"This medicine... I feel like there is something wrong with it.
The first three weeks, I was nauseous all the time. I did have a feeling of euphoria for the first couple of weeks despite the sickness.
The weirdest side effects were the loss of taste and smell.  Seriously weird. I couldn't smell any odor at all and as for taste? Nothing.  I could eat jalapenos straight out of the jar like they were m&m's. It was crazy!!!

I finally stopped taking it. I was still anxious and found myself to be listless and tired, so why bother? Besides the symptoms were too much to deal with.

I have been off Trintellix for almost 3 weeks now. I'd say that my ability to taste and smell are still at 25%.  I'm worried that they will never come back."


"I have used the drug for 2 years and there has been a significant increase in my BMD.  My T score went from 2.7 to 2.0 using the once a month pill coupled with daily Vitamin D and Calcium Supplements."


"After reading many reviews I was skeptical about choosing Mirena. But after years on the pill, and heavy periods, I was ready to switch. I went in to get Mirena yesterday, and was very nervous after reading so many negative reviews about it hurting so bad for people that have never had children. However, it was just a mild cramp, and it was over.  I had more cramps that night, but it didn't last long. Now I am hardly spotting at all, and looking forward to the next five years."


"I have been on and off of this medication since Feb 08. My skin infection keeps coming back."


"I went to the doctor with fluid around my knee.  At this point it was stiff and only a little sore. 5 days later, I have stopped taking it because my knee has become painful and useless.  I also started developing bruises easily.   This is easily the worst medication I have ever taken (along with Clindamycin in a close second)."


"My doctor put me on doxycycline for my mild acne, and I saw very little difference. I was on it for two months, and still had scattered breakouts. I'm disappointed in the results, and the side effects. I got a yeast infection twice! If you take this, take probiotics with it, or you may end up with a yeast infection."


"Awesome! Unlike others I felt no pain! Easy to use and it works!"


"I've been on this pill for 4 months now. It was my first ever so I was really nervous! While taking it everything was normal no side effects which was a plus! Before the pill my period was for 5-6 days and on the pill it was only 2-3 days which was great! In my 3rd and 4th month I was spotting A LOT! On top of that I was getting my period which was a pain! No weight gain and acne, my sex drive increased."


"Helps put my mind in a blank slate. My mind is constantly running all the time, everyday. When nighttime approaches, I can't shut my mind off. I have a fear of initially sleeping. I also use it for nights of when I have really bad anxiety, depression, or panic. It calms me down, and soothes me. I no longer have any worries. It helps me get to sleep easy, and really sedates me. I love those aspects."


"I suffer from mild social anxiety, audience anxiety or stage fright which when put in the spotlight in big groups (church, ministry programs, or work related events) resulted in me being soaking wet from sweating. I had taken myself off of caffeine, and made efforts to exercise for about an hour to an hour and half  before events to practically sweat myself dry. I spoke w/a dr. friend of mine and prescribed  20 mg of propranolol 3 times a day. I have found that if I take it regularly as a daily maintenance drug it is most effective. The last presentation I gave at work in front of about 75 people I sailed thru it w/lots of compliments. I have noticed no side effects either."


"I started this pill when I first had my son. It was great at first and I experienced zero side effects. Then everything hit at once. My periods are almost constant, I've gained a crazy amount of weight even though I do heavy cardio 4 times a week and eat a healthy, vegan diet. I really liked this pill but it's inconvenient for long term use. I really can't wait to discontinue using it."


"This is the most amazing medication in the entire world! I remember back when I first was prescribed it I had so much anxiety that driving home to and from work would consume my thoughts and everything was such a big deal. I feel as though I am able to focus on positive things and do not worry all the time! This medication truly is a life changer! 10/10"


"I have been taking Pentasa for about two months and my condition has improved.  I had to lower the dosage after the first three weeks, but am doing well now."


Acetaminophen / caffeine / dihydrocodeine

"I have been using Panlor SS since it came on the market, needing no more mgs years later than I did at inception, and have been pleased with an almost total abatement of migraine pain and suffering.  For all of my life I have suffered with migraine pain and tried many medications with a laundry list of awful side effects.  Panlor SS gave me my life back and I am horrified that this medication is off the market."


"Dang this word count! I'd love to share my full experience, but here's the quick version. Insertion sucked, but I would do it again looking back. I was prescribed misoprostol and a strong NSAIDS to take prior to insertion. Very bad cramps for 5 to 6 hours.. Think of if you've ever had to go home from school because of bad cramps in your teens. Brownish discharge for a couple days, then clear until my period. First period lasted about 16 days, pretty normal for an IUD. Second period was 4 weeks later for 5 days. Periods are now 3 months in between, only lasting 1 day of light spotting. No mood swings at all compared to pill. More body acne but it's manageable.  Slight cramps are very rare. Overall love it!"


"Would not recommend for anyone that suffers from a mental illness. 5 days after insertion I began to have debilitating mood swings. Crying, panic attacks, suicidal thoughts, anger, and feelings of being completely overwhelmed hit me hard and continued non stop for 3 weeks now. I already suffered from anxiety and depression that I was managing just fine on my own with homeopathic remedies. After having nexplanon inserted all my progress went out the window. To make matters worse, my Dr. refused to remove it after 2 weeks and instead wanted to put me on antidepressants  (which are ineffective for me or have side effects that are not worth it for me). After having it for 4 weeks, I am finally having it removed!"


"I have been on and off Cymbalta for about 3 years. Just today after visiting with my Doctor and with my husbands honest feedback (he was there with me), I realized that I have to go back on it. So I'm going off Wellbutrin, which had worked great in the past. Cymbalta really is the best anti-depressent that I have tried, and I have tried a lot.  The only reasons I ever went off it in the past was the bloated feeling I felt and weight gain.  So I am committing to eating better (watch calorie intake and get off the carbs) and excercising.  Going to go buy a treadmill tomorrow. Keeping my fingers crossed that I'm able to stay on it for good this time."


"I began taking Paxil 'by choice' 15 years ago; when my panic and anxiety was out of control. I didn't realize I had always suffered from depression until I took this medicine.The very fist day I took the 20 mgs. I felt a calmness like never before.The first couple of weeks or so I felt a little zoned out; perhaps more depressed seeming. Looking back I think my depression was left on its own. It took a couple of weeks to improve that but it did. I was on it for 2 years before weaning off due to weight gain and thinking I was better. I fell back into severe depression and panic. Went back on it, tried to wean again. Same response. A third time put me in the hospital. 7 years later I still have to take meds but nothing has helped since paxil."


"I experienced unremittently high anxiety for almost a year before trying this medication.  Panic attacks at least every third day, sometimes more than once each day, so severe that I visited the ER at least twice a month.  Xanax helped for a few days but after that just made things worse and caused withdrawal even when taken less often than prescribed, buspar did nothing at all, and Celexa barely helped.  Finally a nurse gave me a sample of this medication.  It was a miracle drug.  After a month anxiety-free I was able to stop taking it and now feel great.  Side effects were so mild compared to other medications I've tried that I did not even notice them.  It works much better than Dramamine for nausea too though it does make you sleepy"


"This is the worst drug I have ever taken. Two weeks after taking it my breast swell up they wore so painful I can hardly work... I had problems bleeding last night and I feel most of my body itching... my waist hurts... my energy levels are so low it feel like I am so sick... I feel cold and depressed .... I never feel so bad"


"I kept waking up"


"If only I'd found out about this cream earlier! I suffer from dermatitis on my face (brought on by stress) and tried everything else first, but this was the only thing that worked. Took about 2 days for me."


"I was prescribed 500mg twice a day for 5 days. I'm on the third day and I have noticed the smell to not be as bad but I think the medication had given me a UTI. Definitely need to drink a lot of water with this! No other side effects and the taste really isn't that bad."


"This pill caused horrible side effects. My mood swings were so bad I thought I was going crazy. I was angry all the time, sad, depressed, and suffered nightmares. It will lighten your periods, but it wasn't worth feeling mentally insane!"


"I lost 13 pounds in 10 days. At first I was very excited because the weight was coming off extremely fast but my body caught on and the weight loss is slowing down. My appetite is suppressed and I have no desire for chocolate over a healthy salad.

Side effects: On the second day of Qsymia, I noticed my Diet Coke taste like Diet Pepsi (I strongly prefer Diet Coke). In addition, I had the numbness / tingling in the face, feet, and hands. After five or so days, the tingling in the feet remains, but it is very noticeable at times (especially when lying down). About day seven, I started dealing with constipation. That may be contributed to the fact that I choose to eat healthy and foods without fats (to simulate movement)."


"Fantastic product, helped immediately with getting rid of the rosacea bumps, drying them up and reducing redness after the first application. Amazing! I wash my face with a mild cleaner, Cerave, apply the Aczone on my whole face at night and only on affected areas in the morning. Am taking a tetracycline antibiotic but will be off of that soon."


"This medication has turned my life completely around.Depression runs rampant in my family,mostly untreated.I have had low level depression for my whole life,but was very much functioning,if struggling inside.In the past 2 years I had sunk slowly but surely into a very dark hopeless state of mind.I felt deeply,terribly sad,stressed,depressed,hopeless,and for 2 weeks of every month before my period the symptoms worsened to a suicidal state of mind.I eventually went to my doctor who diagnosed premenstrual dysphoric disorder,SAD and major depressive episode.3 months later, 20mgs fluoroxetine a day, I feel 'normal' again for the first time in years. Balanced,happy,content and positive.Not numb or disconnected at all.I have hope again."


"Well girls I absolutely do  not recommend Implanon, let me tell you a little bit of my journey with it. I got Implanon on 8 August of 2016 and today I took it out the 17June of 2017 its been a nightmare. Of course it does what it suppose to do which is not getting you pregnant but on the other side it is the most horrible thing that has happened to me because of the side effects. 1. My period started to be irregular and after 3 months my period just disappeared
2. I am a person that always try to take care of my skin and after one month of having Implanon my skin started to be dry, breakout a lot even on my back "


"I've been on Gianvi for five months now to treat PMDD. The first 3 months I was on Gianvi and I loved it. My only complaint was that I retained water really easily, but besides that I was not as emotional as before. Then my pharmacy switched me to the new generic, Loryna. It made me extremely emotional and I freaked out about everything. So I switched back to Gianvi and feel SO much better. The weird thing is, since switching back the side effects are the opposite of when I was on Gianvi before. My face has been breaking out a bit, I'm "dry",  and I have absolutely NO appetite. I'm just thankful I've been back to my "normal" self emotionally while taking Gianvi again."


"I am 44. My T level last year was 182 and climbed to 222 last month. Decided to try Axiron with the free 30 day trial.  So far feeling pretty good.  Mood is up, libido is up slightly, and it seems my muscle tone has improved. The problem is my insurance doesn't cover it so at around $300 / month this will be too costly to continue.  Hoping for cheaper alternatives - perhaps injections.  I would love to continue using Axiron but it doesn't appear to be in the cards unfortunately."


"Rough side effect profile (nausea, leg cramping, and the injections burn). Have used every day for a couple weeks to shut down a bad cluster. Worked pretty good."


"I had unprotected sex and got the morning after pill from planned parenthood the next day. (It's actually cheaper there vs the pharmacy!)

I can't tell you how many hours I spent researching the medicine, side effects and horror stories. Bottom line is - yes it worked. My period was 3 days late, it's super heavy, and I feel like i want to rip my uterus out - all of which id much rather do then have another baby.

Ladies, use a period app. That is the biggest reason I got the morning after pill is because I forgot to take my birth control pills for 2 days and had sex. When I looked at my period app it showed that I was ovulating that day. That is why I chose the pill. If you have already ovulated, you don't need the pill. good luck!!!!"


"I just got Implanon a couple of days ago. So far so good! I was super bloated yesterday but that's it. This is a super low hormone birth control method which I love. The pill made me sick, I was hungry all the time. Then I got on the IUD and that thing HURT for two weeks after it was put in, it made sex HURT, and it made me have really heavy periods. I am looking forward to not feeling sick and craving food all the time. I would highly recommend this birth control to everyone."


"I've been taking Seasonique for two years. When I first started using it nothing major really changed with my body, but after the first couple of months I started to break out more often and my sex drive was practically non-existent. Two years later, the acne problem isn't as bad, but my sex drive is still gone and during intercourse I am also dry which makes intercourse uncomfortable. This was my first birth-control and I am now switching."


"Tonight will be my fourth time taking Silenor. The last few nights I have not had a solid sleep. No problem falling asleep but staying asleep is still impossible. First two nights I had very lucid dreams. Waking up only after a couple of hours as I normally do. I'm only taking 3mg, kind of scared to take 6mg. I've taken many other types of sleeping pills and so far, none of them work. I'd give anything for a solid 6-8 hours."


"Prescribed for 10 days for a UTI, took about 5-6 days to actually start working for me. Had diarrhea (common side effect with all antibiotics) but went away sooner than expected. No other negative side effects."


"Took this for 10 days during a trip to S. America. No side effects. Realized as the rest of my group experienced episodes of stomach distress and I had none that this anti-parasite was probably helping there too. No complaints!"


"Experiencing horrible nausea/vomiting with Dilaudid for pain associated with Stage4 Breast cancer. My normal antinausea medication was Zofran, but it started to not work. I was given 0.5 mg I.V. of Haldol every hour for nausea. It worked, but did "knock me to nap" for a little while. After I woke up, I did feel groggy and was able to eat and drink without incident."


"I got it for free and it's been amazing. No side effects, and my "period" if you can even call it that, last one day at the right time every month."


"Second night felt like someone kept sticking knives inside me. Pain was horrendous. I am 40 and have had three children with c-sections and never went thru this much trauma. Washed it off the best I could after my husband brought me to my senses then placed an ice pack there that helped me settle down. Literally sobbed for half an hour considering going to the ER before I washed it off."


"I've only been on this medication for 2 weeks and I feel relief already from my OCD symptoms (Pure O). The intrusive thoughts are significantly less already. The only side effect I am having is poor sleep. I wake up frequently or feel half asleep all night. Finally, I slept for a full night last night. Lexapro did not work for me, so they decided to try Celexa instead. Starting at 10mg. I am much less anxious."


"HORRIBLE HORRIBLE stuff!  I barely got the first half down and fought back throwing it up all night long. There was no way I could do the second half the next morning. Thank God the first half was enough to do the trick. You would think that by now, with as routine as this procedure has become, someone would have come up with a prep that doesn't make you wish for death."


"overall it has been good, I'm on oxycontin 3times a day long lasting, then actiq for breakthru, it works much better than oxycodone and I don't get sick or lupey from it, however I do on occasion need to take 2 lozegers as my doctor refuses to up either my long lasting or the actiq, don't understand as I am on very low doses and have been RESPONSIBLY taking pain meds for more than 7 years now. overall a very good pain med."


"I took this BC for 4 months.  The first month was great.  My skin cleared up, I had no weight gain or other side effects.  By the end of the second month however I felt anxious and irritable.  My breasts were painfully tender and I had alot of discharge.  I stopped taking it by the end of the fourth month."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"This is my first colonoscopy prep so I have nothing else to compare to. I followed some suggestions that my doctor recommended which helped. I essentially cut out high fiber foods 3 days before - essentially mostly carbs and protein and no veggies or fruit. I chilled the solution beforehand and using a straw - drank 1/4 of it every 10-15 minutes until it was all gone (per my doctor's suggestion) followed by the 32 oz of water. The taste didn't really bother me but not sure if it was b/c I had a lot of lemon-lime flavored Gatorade right before it and still had that taste from that. Started working within 30 min with no pain or cramping. It's doing its job so I can't really complain. There are far worse things!"


"I have been on 400mg of seroquel for 6 months. It helped me sleep and also took away my voices that I was hearing. It works great but I feel drowsy."


"This product is amazing! So happy to see it available again. Negative reviews seem to be people that weren't given proper instructions (or ignored the instruction given) to say out of the sun or use strong protection when using. Tri Luma is the only product out there that worked/works for me and that has made a huge difference in my life. I have seem amazing results in just a week when I first started using it. I am happy that its available again. Thank you for finally bringing it back. LOVE!"


"I don't recommend this pill. Caused a massive hairloss , I lost my beautiful thick hair , I'm nearly bald.
The biggest nightmare of my life , never again."


"I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and spondylosis a month ago.  My general Doctor prescribed vicodin ES and Soma.  But I was still in so much pain, she sent me to a rheumatologist who after 5 months of tests, diagnosed me.  Yesterday I told the doc that 2 Vicodin a day was not enough because I always run out at the end of the month, but he said I was immune to Vicodin's so he prescribed me tramadol. Today was my 2nd dose of tramadol and I experienced serious side effects. I had facial twitches, a swollen throat, a terribly upset stomach and flu-like symptoms.  And it does nothing for my pain.  I was so hoping this would work because I had read so many good things about it."


"Having burning tongue syndrome is very rare and it feels like you have an electric cable attached to your tongue.  After 3 years and 14 doctors and about 20 different medicines not to mention brain surgery NOTHING worked. One day I had a panic attack and the emergency room doctor prescribed Xanax.  It took me week and half to try it but the result was immediate. For 1st time in years I feel like living again."


"I have been taking paroxetine for about 2 yrs. I had dealt with social anxiety and depression my whole life and I'm 51 now. I could deal with it, but when I got a promotion and needed to facilitate mtgs, training etc. I would have panic attacks and it was horrible. I had tried a couple other meds. (lexipro, Prozac and they didn't help). I feel like a new person.. I actually feel ok for the first time in my life. I don't worry about what people think of me and I can actually be happy. I am so thankful to God and this drug!!"


"I just found out I have bipolar and also maybe skitzo efftive not sure how u spell that. Anyways my thinking process was horrible and I took this medicine and the FIRST day I noticed a huge difference for the first time in a while I felt like a normal person! It was amazing! Side effects I've had were numbness of toungue and bad taste (which aren't bad) but I do sometimes wake up in the middle of the night feeling like my legs are asleep or tingling. But that was the first night I took it and the first time I updosed my medicine I hope that ain't a bad thing and it goes away because other than that its AWESOME!"


"Started taking Brintellix 13 days ago and noticed an immediate difference. It helped with my GAD and depression. I had slight nausea after taking it on an empty stomach so ate a bite of something before taking it until my body got used to it. I've tried EVERYTHING and this is the only medication that did not cause severe side effects. Very happy and the results are incredible. I can smile again! ☺"


"Fentanyl has been a life saver. Started on 25mcg patches/72 hours and over the years have progressed to 100mcg/72 hours. I also have Vicodin and other medications that treat my diseases and also help alleviate pain. However I have been experiencing a lot of breakthrough pain recently so my physician is making changes in my medications and fentanyl is one that he is considering changing the dose and shortening the time to 48 hour patch replacement. "


"I was in hospital for Severe Ulcerative Colitis. I was so bad I was going 20 to 40 times a day. Right now I have no insurance, but can afford Lomotil, and it has me slowed down to 3 to 7 times a day which I love and can more than live with. It does say it can blur your vision but so can diabetes, and I take so much predisone it makes my sugar stay high all day too. "


"Cymbalta is so far the only medication that has noticeably helped with my depression and anxiety. I had more confidence and less anxiety while taking it. I say "had" because I turned 26 recently and no longer have insurance and Cymbalta is extremely expensive, something like $216 with coupon, so I switched to Lexapro. I will write a review on Lexapro once I get experience it's affects. Cymbalta is the way to go if you can afford it though."


"My son was diagnosed at six years old. (ADHD).  He's been on Focalin EX 30 mg for four years.  Works amazing he's able to concentrate and focus in school."


"I was given this pill in hospital and my eczema just disappeared 100%. Pity you cannot take it all the time."


"Okay, first I will say the good. This medicine got rid of my depression for the most part very quickly. I had been cutting myself and was close to trying suicide, they switched my medicine to this and I was MUCH better. However.... every single time I take I end up insanely nauseous within minutes and end up throwing up for about three-four hours.

As much as the medicine helped, I am going to have to change it due to this because I can't spend hours throwing up every day while being a single mom trying to get things done."


Bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline

"Day 7, not so bad for me, the reviews really scared me. Slight headaches, metal taste in my mouth. That's about it, hope it works. Good luck."


"This drug has helped me a lot to improve my grades in school, very much recommended for people with ADHD."


"26 spots came out the first week. A few were very big (larger than a pencil eraser) and they oozed like a greenish pus. but....only a tiny bit of itching during the healing weeks. Seemed to work great!"


"Provigil has worked well at treating my Narcolepsy.  I had to stop taking it when I was pregnant and resumed taking it after my daughter's birth.  If you choose to take Provigil and have children, you need to be driven around for the duration of your pregnancy and up until you are back on the medication."


"My 10 year old son was diagnosed with mild anxiety and depression. He actually took if for  Tics, anxiety and depression  He started wanting to stay home more and more often, got moody where he had always been an easy-going happy kid. He developed a few vocal tics grunting/throat clearing and snapping, it got to be so bad that he couldn’t relax and sleep because he was tics were with every breath. I didn’t want to start SSRI’s so his doctor suggested this, his tics stopped completely within 2 hours of taking this, he slept soundly that night, its been over a year now, I’ve seen very mild tics when he’s really anxious, but this seemed to clear up the tics, anxiety and depression in one fell swoop! I got my happy boy back, no side effects and have never had to raise the dose."


"I had the paragard put in six weeks after my son was son. Biggest mistake of my life. The cramps were unbearable. I bleed for 6 months straight. One week a month I would bleed extremely heavy. For the rest of the month it would be light bleeding. I could never leave the bathroom with out a normal size pad during the light days. I finally had it removed a year after it was put in because of insurance reasons. Well they had to remove it surgically because it was implanted in my uterine wall. It has been five years since I had it removed.I've had 5  surgeries since to remove one cancer cells and masses. Please fully research things before you put them in your body."


"About 3 yrs ago, I was 70 lbs overweight.  I decided, what the heck, let me try phentermine.  I only took 1/2 pill per day.  First week I felt the side effects like a little shaky, etc.  I just kept taking 1/2 pill per day. I did not change my eating habits, the drug did that for me.  The weight started just falling off. I lost 50 lbs in 3 months and eventually got down to my goal of 70lbs.  I haven't taken it in 2 yrs and have slowly crept back up, about 20 lbs and still have about 30 pills left."


"I have been using Ambien for a few years. I have never been able to sleep through the night. Ambien works well. I have had a couple strange experiences however. Recently my wife found out she was a serious diabetic so we have really changed our lifestyle, you know, whole foods, fresh and raw fruits and veggies etc. I have dropped several pounds just eating well and less. The other night I thought I would make a healthy Spam sandwich; I used Dave's Killer Bread, low fat mozzarella and flaxseeds. Wife said I was really proud of my creation; don't remember a thing."


"It helped me a lot. I'm glad I tried it, before I just detoxed without anything at home."


"I started using Voltaren Gel 1% in 2015 and it really did help decrease my pain in my neck, lower back, hips, knees, ankles, elbows, and wrists.  But do need to apply 4 times per day.    I have Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type III hypermobility . My ligaments and tendons are weak and has been affecting my joints, needing to have 2 neck surgeries, bunions, and wrist surgery. I switched over to the generic Diclofenac 3% gel.  Let me tell you it works!  Unfortunately this higher dose costs anywhere from $600.00 - $1,100.00 for a 100 Gram tube.  Downside is that it's marketed for skin Actinic Keratosis."


"Quit smoking with Chantix three months ago.  Didn't want to quit but did it to shut my husband up.  Surprisingly, I don't smoke and don't want to anymore.  Smoked 35 years, two pks a day.  Not sure if this is a side effect but my face seems to feel burny and tingly and extremely dry with little red bumps.  As far as the dreams go, I will miss them once I stop Chantix.  I have shopped in every dream I have had and I loved everything I bought!"


"It's taken me two years to complete, but well worth not being addicted to opiates. I would highly recommend this treatment to anyone who has the disease of addiction to pain killers. Your life is worth it, just stick to it! Next thing you know... No addiction. Stay positive and forget the past and move forward!"


"Soo I have unprotected sex June 25 and immediately took the pill on the 26th but I was suppose to get my period on that day and now it's the 28 and I still haven't gotten my period???? I know I'm just freaking myself out but I think it was just the pill that is making my period late... Hopefully. but I am absolutely having no side affects thank god. Just gotta be patient and stop stressing myself out!"


"I was backed up for almost a whole week after taking a bunch of different antibiotics and every time I tried to go it wouldn't come out or it would hurt to bad to come out. I tried everything and finally a pharmacist offered magnesium citrate and after about 6 hours I was able to go to the bathroom with ease. I've still been going almost every 4-6 hours for the past 2 days. But I feel much better. I would recommend this to anyone having any troubles. I thought I would still be in pain going but I wasn't."


"I'm on my third patch, and so far so good! I love that I only have to remember to change it once a week. The first week, I had a few battles with nausea; every little smell made me wanna throw up! Even woke up in the middle of the night thinking I was going to. But never actually puked, so that's good I guess. The other main side effect I've experienced is very tender breasts. I'm curious to see how my period is next week... But over all, it's been very bearable. My one piece of advice-- don't let one really bad review sway you! Everyone's body is different. You never know what will work for you until you try!"


"With my insurance from AARP, I used to pay $352 for the 3mg using three per day for one month.  Today at Walmart, they charged me $767.76!!!!!  I have been taking Prednisone for the last six months, but do not feel comfortable taking this steroid for long-term since my condition is from celiac, causing my colitis.  The pharmacist informed me that this, along with many other pharmaceuticals have doubled their pricing.  This is absolutely unaffordable for people with my problems.  Isn't there any type of coupons or discounts  that I can get?  Any assistance would be appreciated.  Thank you."


"I've been taking the generic for 3 months. Glad to see other posters talking about the groggyness and sedated feeling the next day after taking it at night.  Just a few breakouts that are gone by morning along with my energy.  The one thing is I take it at night and can't sleep for about 2-4 hours after taking it.  "


"I have been taking Saxenda for 5 weeks now--have been titrated from .6 for 7 days and increasing every 7 days by .6 until I got to 3.0 . The nausea and constipation is AWFUL. The fatigue--walking across a room and back makes me feel as if I had run a marathon! terrible stomach pains and bloating! yuck. But --I will continue taking this as long as the VA will pay for it. I have to lose more weight in order to get my new knees. Does anyone notice if the fatigue and bloating and nausea lessen over time?"


"I've been on Tri-sprintec for about 8 months and it is really effective. So far, I've had shorter periods (4 days) and I don't notice a lot of acne or emotional issues. However, I have had a weight gain of about twenty pounds on this medicine despite the fact that I was actually exercising more than I did previously. I've always had problems gaining weight and had been about 105 lbs for quite a few years so a few pounds wouldn't have hurt, but this weight gain was pretty troubling due to how rapid it was. I wanted to wait and see if things slowed down but I think I am still gaining so I may talk to my doctor about switching to a different pill."


"I had an absence of periods for 6  months, I'd be lucky to get one period a year. I thought something was really wrong with me and I was freaked out. Luckily I did a 10-day hormone therapy thing and then got put on birth control. You will also feel crappy the day after you take your first pill. It's normal, your body isn't used to it so you will feel crappy. I had such a bad headache that I had to leave work early. But besides that, Sprintec has been great for me! I have a period at the end of every month, for some reason it's the THURSDAY I start the white pills. The only side effect I've had is a yeast infection because my body wasn't used to the increase in estrogen."


"I discontinued using this after 2 weeks due to the side effects I felt: nausea, sweating, dry mouth, trouble sleeping.  I think I may have lost 1-2 lbs during that time. I guess it works because you're too sick to eat anything and lose weight that way.  It didn't work for me.  It's also very expensive and most health insurance does not cover it.  One month supply that I ended wasting most of the pills was $92."


"I was put on Lyrica by my anesthetist for post operative pain control following a revision of a Dupuy metal on metal hip.  Has certainly helped the pain in this and the other hip and reduced the muscle spasms I was experiencing.  However side effects have increased with use and I have severe visual disturbance, foggy mind and forgetfulness.  I was on 150mg 3 times a day and tried to stop.  Big mistake severe cold turkey with shaking nausea and panic attacks.  Now trying to come off slowly but really struggling with the side effects."


"I have been on Benlysta for seven months now and it's really helping with the fatigue. I finally feel like I can get up and do something on my days off of work. I'm in the medical field and really don't want to end my career yet. As far as the joint and muscle pain it's still there unfortunately. Maybe it will get better soon."


"This medication has really helped with my psychosis and mood, but only at 148mg. It doesn't take away my delusions and hallucinations completely, but lessens them to the point where I can function. Hardly any side effects compared to other anti-psychotics."


"46 years old and suffered from untreated anxiety since I was 12. Last December had my first panic attack and everything went to hell after that. Doc put me on 0.05 mg Klonopin 1 x a day which I split up and take one half in the morning and half before bed. Also take 10 mg Celexa as well, which seems to work well together with the Klonopin. Needless to say the last week since I've started these I've been better, more motivated and not so anxious, not to mention sleeping all the way through the night. People say don't take Klonopin daily or watch out for withdrawal from long term use? Why stop using it if it has been working for years? Think about what your life was like before using it..cannot have been pleasant. It helps some people live better."


"klonopin was fast-acting and highly-effective for my anxiety. Be aware though! Very bad experiences developed on the few occasions I couldn't get a refill. The withdraw is immediate and the world literally stops. I could not think, eat or breathe properly. Eventually I began taking it just to avoid withdraw symptoms. I took it for ten years and got slowly weaned off of it."


"Been taking Nordic Naturals Fish Oil for over 2 years and it has seriously had a positive effect.

The only problem is, I started to try the Cod liver oil and it makes me feel really dizzy and strange."


"I've been on it for a week...I have a yeast infection and lost ten pounds already"


"Switching to Nuvaring was an awesome decision and I would never go back to other birth control methods. I experienced no weight gain (people blame their birth control for that way too often), my skin was fine, no mood swings, no side effects whatsoever. You can't feel it when you're having sex and it's relatively easy to put it in and to remove it. You don't feel it once it's in. The only downfall is it is pretty expensive (with my insurance $90/month) but there's a 50% off coupon that the company offers so it makes it much easier to afford. I love this birth control and would recommend it to anyone who asked."


"I was on these pills for 2 months. From the first week I didn't notice any side effects, but from second week I started bleeding and spotting all the time. In the first month it was very light, second month a little bit more. In the end of the second month, before white pills, it stopped. I had acne before but I went to salon for facials and my skin was almost perfect, but since I started to use pills my skin became worse. Also in the middle of the first month I was just super mad every day, my husband wanted me to stop using them, but then in a few days I came back in my normal mood. I didn't gain weight, at least, and totally I felt fine."


"I didn't know what to classify my condition because its many things. Birth control, acne, horrible periods, anemia, ovarian cysts etc.
BC has always made me very very sick to the point where I couldn't take it because of all the vomiting & dizziness. I've tried 5 diff ones & this is the best by far. The first month was rough, very nauseous, felt like I was pregnant again. Slowly improved. Then the second night of every pack for some reason, I'd get sick. But kept hanging in there. My face broke out like CRAZY even worse than usual. I  have bad hormonal acne for years. Fast forward 1 yr & now my skin is awesome & periods went from being super heavy for 2 weeks to only like 4 days. Helped with my 24/7 cramps & cysts. Love it. Hang in there!"


"I was prescribed this for 10 days for an ear infection,  my first 2 days I just felt nauseous but I ate a heavy meal and noticed that did help BUT for the past 3 days I've been having severe headaches and I still have 5 days to go. I think I'm going to stop the medicine it's not worth the pain! My ear does feel better though!"


"I am a 41yr old female 5'11 starting weight 354lbs. I have been taking Qsymia since 11/14/12 and have lost 19lbs. The weight loss was extremely fast the first couple of weeks until I switched from the initial dosage to my regular dosage. Then it seemed my body caught up to or got used to the medicine and the weight loss slowed dramatically. It has been 2lbs, 2lbs, 0lbs consecutively. I am hoping that this is not the trend and that I will be able to pick back up the 2lb a week weight loss. I experienced face numbness, headache, dry mouth but they are starting to subside."


"I'm 22, no children. Was on On 4 other birth control pills for the last 6 years. I had all the bad" symptoms" mentioned that Mirena supposedly causes some on ESTROGEN pills. Headaches, dry during sex, acne (on estrogen pill), crazy mood swings and mental breakdowns anytime stress came.

Any form of birth control is going to mess with you! However, with Mirena, it last 5 years, in my situation saves me 300/yr. Take minocycline if you have acne, and only eat 1,000 cals or less if you gain weight. Insertion Hurt me a lot. Sharp cramping and hot burning feeling spread through my pelvic region when she measured and an even sharper cramp when it was inserted. Pain lasted 3-5 minutes. Overall, procedure=10-15"


"It makes me dizzy."


"Having tried several different acne medications, and what seems like hundreds acne creams by brands like Clinique, Kiehls, Neals yard, Mario Bedescu and Clean & Clear, my dermatologist prescribed me epiduo. The 'purge' phase was awful, my skin got a lot worst before it started getting better, so bare that in mind when starting the cream. I am so thankful for this cream, it completely cleared my acne within one month! However, the side effects can be quite painful and frustrating, still after sixth months I experience extremely dry skin and occasional burning of the skin. These side effects haven't gone away for me as I continue using it. Just bare in mind that at the expense of curing your acne, you will experience side effects long term."


"My obsessive compulsive disorder has improved significantly. It has also helped with depression but I just up my doses from 150mg to 225mg to see if I can get more of an antidepressant effect. Almost no side effect. I take it in the morning and I do not feel sleepy. Anger and irritability has improved as well significantly.
For those who share in the future let me know how much you take please. It helps."


"NO. Just don't. I'm sobbing & nauseous from how horrible the burn is...

I explained it to my boyfriend as someone lighting your vagina on fire, then sending in a swarm of bees to sting inside of you."


"I'm on day 10  taking the pylera capsules. I'm counting down till tonight when I finish all the meds. My experience was having mood swings and not liking to take the capsules didn't like how I was feeling. I'm hoping this nightmare is almost over with."


"I am currently on the third month of this birth control, and will be ending it after the pack is finished. I originally went on this to clear my chin breakouts, which would not go away. My chin is now clear (with some scarring), but both of my cheeks have been breaking out on and off since I've started this. I would say the trade off for the clear chin is not worth it. I'm not sure if I've gained any weight, but I did experience some mild nausea. My periods were already consistent, and this did not change that. I would not recommend this to someone, unless they have very bad acne, because the initial breakout (which for me has refused to end) is probably much worse than what you are dealing with now."


"13 years ago I had my first panic attack and it lasted for almost 18 hours.  I thought I was losing my mind and literally was on the verge of taking a bottle full of Trazadone. I was referred to a psychiatrist after my PCP diagnosed me with anxiety disorder and prescribed Valium, which did nothing to alleviate the anxiety I was feeling. My psychiatrist first started me on Ativan (the generic form, Lorazapam) and I would fall asleep almost instantly.  I was sleeping most of the day with a 4 year old son and a new born daughter!  After I complained enough, I was switched to Klonopin (the generic form, Clonazepam) and it was a God send!  I let it dissolve under my tongue and in less than 15 minutes I'm free from anxiety and have a life!"


"I live in northern ireland i have been on tecfidera since 2014 first 2 months hot flushes itchness fine since then 1 of the best slow down tablet or injection every i hate needles super tablet wud recomend thank god i live in the uk as these tabs are FREE i just cudnt afford them "


"I've always had mild teenage acne since middle achool and nothing worked. I finally decided to go to the dermatologist to get rid of my acne once and for all. Once I got the prescription I was told to avoid dairy. I was so nauseous every day throwing up at school for a week straight. But other than extreme nausea and occasional vomiting within 2 months of diligent pill taking 95% of all my facial, shoulder, chest, back, and cystic acne has cleared. Other than take with food and dairy or prepare for some side effects this has worked wonders. Highly recommend."


"I've taken Concerta on and off since I was 9 so 11 years now. I've taken every ADHD pill ever made and this one is by far the best out of them all. It has helped me a lot in life. I was able to focus in school and I always had good grades. If you miss a dose you can definitely feel it both mentally and physically.  I was able to graduate at the age of 16 and start working full time. I'm not sure where I would be In life without this truly amazing pill. I would recommend to anyone who would benefit from it."


"I used this for three weeks....my eyes were blurry, and swollen eyelids, eyes more sensitive to light, matted eyelashes and crusting of lids. Stopped using the drops and now back to normal."


Acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine

"Helped with my congestion. Helped to relieve headache and light headedness, pain behind eyes. No side affects as of now.  Used for 3 days so far."


"Taste is deceiving.  Initial swallow was OK then it was downhill from there.  Had to hold my nose; will try straw with 2nd dose.  Couldn't wait to flush it with the 32ozs of water. Took about 60 minutes to kick in"


"Cool concept, stays in for three years, don't have to worry about a thing. Except that for the first 6 months I had a period every other week. Oh, and I break-out all over my face, chest, and back like a teenager going through puberty. For me, not worth it but I'm not pregnant."


"I've had chronic migraines since 1984, almost on a daily basis. I've used almost every migraine medicine ever made. The "fiorcet", and "fiorcet with codiene" are the only 2 that have ever given me any relief."


"I was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome at the age of fifteen; I've suffered with this for five years taking laxatives, fleet enemas, suppositions. I was recently put on Linzess to help with the pain and discomfort of it all. I have followed the directions and waited thirty minutes before eating. Linzess does work for me; however, it does cause me slight abdominal pain and diarrhea. I talked to my doctor about these side effects and he said, " They will subside within two weeks." He was right, this medication has been a total life changer for me."


"I just left my doctor office and got Mirena inserted. I took 800mg of ibuprofen and honestly you guys, I barely felt the insertion! I swear PAP smears are more painful than what I just experienced! I did feel a teeny little pinch but nothing like the stories I am reading here. Mind you I have two children so I hear its easier if you have kids. So far zero bleeding, zero cramping or discomfort. I should have done this years ago!"


"I have a spine injury L5-S1 area for first 6 months I was on every anti-inflammatory and made me sick.
In addition, I was on heavy dose of Tramadol with no effect on pain what so ever and just made me high, then Percocet and it only made me high and very addictive.
Then I read about Lyrica, talked to my Doctor got some and stopped my flair-ups.
It saved me.
Lyrica cut my pain by about 40% and stopped my flair-ups by about 80%.
It kind of acts like an anti-depressant for me and makes me a bit hyper-(Good thing)
But kills my sex drive and I stopped it for a week, it was hard on me and pain and flair-ups came back.
I built a fast resistance to Lyrica fast, I went from 100mg to now 600 mg.
Gave me back my hunger and I'm gaining weight-(good thing)
You have to realize nothing but hard work and Meds will cut your pain down, nothing will cut your pain 100%
I know its depressing, we all just want our Doctor to put their hand on our injury and be healed.
You have to try some home to exercise, eat well and seek mental help along with Pain meds and help from you doctor.
Chronic pain, you need mental and physical help and most of all its you that has to push yourself to recover."


"I switched to this over a year ago from NuvaRing because my insurance did not cover it. It took a few months for my mood swings to get better (I felt like I was going crazy for about 3 months) but for the last 9 months I feel great. Only have a 2 day period, sometimes some spotting the week prior. But if that happens I don't even have an actual period during my last week."


"Do not drink alcohol when taking this medicine!"


"Awful!!!  So uncomfortable,  The pain is undescribable.  I will never take this product again!"


"So I got the implant in July of 2015. At first I was feeling okay, but after a couple weeks I think I became depressed. I get very moody and very impatient really fast. I don't get as happy as much anymore. I get periods, but they are very light and once a month 4/5 days. I've gained at least six of seven pound from the implant. I also got weird discharge at first I talked to my gyno about it and she said it was perfectly normal with the implant to have darker discharge. The implant works very well. I think I will probably keep the implant in for a couple more months to see if the side effects get better or go away."


"I have had anxiety a lot since high school and it has gotten worse in college. I have taken many different medicines for anxiety and this is by far the best fit for me. I didn't like how I had to take the other medicines everyday whether or not I felt anxious- this one was great for me because my doctor told me I could take it whenever I felt a little more anxiety than normal. I will take it in the morning if I wake up anxious and I have never had an anxiety attack or feelings of being anxious yet. I would highly suggest talking to your doctor about this medicine if anxiety is the issue."


"These pills are amazing!

I've been on them for 3 days and I've lost 7lbs already. My start weight was high - 18.5st :(

Only 2 side effects for me, feeling thirsty more often and one urgent trip to the bathroom after salmon."


"My doctor put me on Hysingla ER 20 mg on a few weeks ago. Hysingla is causing major problems for me at night. I am waking up 3-4 times every night due to pain and sleep walking. I believe I need an increase in the dosage or put me back on my original treatment of Percocet 7.5mg QID (4 times a day). I am scared that I might walk out of the house and into the road because of this medication. In the few weeks of being on this medication, I have left the house twice within three weeks. The last time this has happened was nearly 4 years ago."


"I was diagnosed with Lupus (SLE) in 1984, when I was 19 years old.  I have fought it with other medications (Plaquenil, steroids, etc.) my whole life, but always living with the symptoms.  My ANA Titer counts had never got below 640, and there were times when it was out the roof (when it should be less than 40); and of course, the higher it got, the stronger my symptoms became.  At the time I started Benlysta, my ANA was at 680.  After over 2 years on the infusions, my ANA has been registering 39 and 40 - nearly normal.  My symptoms are all but gone, I function at a much higher level.  Other than an occasional slight "icky" feeling after the injections, I've had no side effects that I am aware of being attributable to Benlysta."


"After suffering from a cold for 8 days, I woke up with extreme pressure in my sinuses and couldn't hear due to my ears being clogged.  I was prescribed  the 3 day Zithromax and after one day felt sooo much better.  The pressure went away and I had a slightly runny nose. One the second day I could breathe without using decongestants.  I haven't had any side effects, but maybe a slight pang in my stomache when taking (I usually eat something right after taking).  I'm usually resistant to going to the dr. but very glad I did this time."


"My acne became worst within the first 2 weeks of using Differin, then all of a sudden it began to get better.  The improvements must have happened at night because I would get excited in the mornings when I washed my face.  I have to strongly agree with the person who posted before me.  DO NOT GET YOUR EYEBROWS WAXED while using this product. My skin was ripped off and immediately turned red. A day or so later it left this large UGLY scar under my eyebrows. About a week later it peeled and was fine, but who wants to go through that."


"Coumadin is very effective.  Home monitoring of INR with finger sticks helped with ease of use."


"so far so good. I have had sleep problems with all the Blood pressure meds given to me."


"I got Dilaudid 2mg I.V. after a painful procedure to relieve my back pain, because I woke from anesthesia with a lot of pain the doctor said give him 2(mg) of Dilaudid and 30(mg) of Toradol I had total pain relief with in 30-90 seconds! "


"i've been on nexplanon for 8 months now, and i really don't care for it. it's made me gain 20 pounds. at first it didn't make me want to eat at all. also the first month i had a period for 3 weeks and i haven't had a period since which is nice but it just doesn't seem normal to me. sometimes it pinches me sometimes n hurts my arm. i personally would rather be back on the pill. going to get it removed soon."


"Been on April for about a year. My sex drive went down horribly low in the past 12 months to the point where it became a problem. Acne is moderate, though a bit worse as it used to be on my previous pill, but definitely better than what I would have without any pill. My weight fluctuated a lot in the past 12 months both ways, but I wouldn't say it's pills' fault. Periods are regular and painless."


"Experienced some dizziness at first, then felt a nervousness or anxiety feeling inside for several hours after the dosage.  First time using this medication, and need more time on it to be sure of these problems. Was taking Advair previously with no effects (except better breathing ability)."


"I've had this since Jan 4th, 2017. It's been almost four months, I've had two periods that have lasted me three weeks. That is the only downside. I've been on many of other birth controls, this is the only one that I have not had any major depression on. I feel completely normal. I've lost 20 pounds since, it's been easier to lose weight as I work out!

I've now recently developed some really bad headaches here and there, I'm not sure if it's from the implant or something in my life.

I recommend, procedure very easy and fast!"


"Once a week is great."


"Once more scan done in the last week of Nov 2017. No changes, it is stable. Hope this continues.

Life is continue without any side effects, all daily work is going one.

Started with some YOGA and breathing excercises."


"Reduced initial pain extremely fast. 3 days later had mildly loose stools, slightly crampy stomach."


"I have used Plan B few times it has worked. I recently lost a lot of weight. I went from being infertile to fertile within 4 months. One night Jan 16, I was very intoxicated and went over to my friends house. Ended up having unplanned and unwanted sex. I threw up 12 hrs straight the next morning so the next day I took plan B between 24-36 hours after. I was due for my period Jan 20 th. ... needless to say my period never came and 3 weeks later I found out I was pregnant by this person. I am blessed with a beautiful child, But I'd never wish this situation on my worse enemy. Every day is a reminder how I have a baby from someone I didn't even  want to have sex with."


"I've had headaches since early childood and I swear I tried everything; OTC medicines, chiropractic, acupuncture, yoga, different diets, physical therapy, ultrasound. Finally after seeing a million doctors, including two neurologists and a pain specialist, I moved to a new state and started seeing a Physician's Assistant, who prescribed me Fioricet. What a diffrence in my life. My headaches go away within an hour or so now, instead of just "waiting it out" for 3 to 6 days. I would tell anyone with TMJ and/or tension headaches to try this. It works best if you take it as soon as you feel a headache coming on. I too tried to use it as a last resort, but I have learned that it's not worth the suffering."


"100% effective."


"Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't, but when it does ...it does."


"I was given this for nausea that could not be helped with zofran. I take it on a as needed bases or when the zofran won't work. I have a lot of stomach issues and I can say this stuff definitely helps. It does make me a little sleep but I'll take that any day over feeling sick and throwing up. The down side is the restless side effect. I feel like I have to keep moving unless I somehow manage to fall asleep. Then I am knocked out. Sometimes I take valium or benadryl to combat the feeling. But that leaves me groggy and unable to function"


"I'm a male, aged 24. I have recently started using the nasal spray "SUMINAT" containing the drug sumatriptan. It has done wonders to me. I have had no side effects till now and my migraine goes away for months after taking 1-2 doses. I have been suggested to take 1 metered spray in each nostril on onset of headache.
my history: since 2003 till 2007, i have tried disprin, med containing diclofenac sodium, vasograin(worst tablet), voveran tablet, voveran injection on hip(instant relief). but my migraine got resistant to these with time.

I strongly recommend to try the drug sumatriptan."


"This is by far the best pill. I was taken off it before but just recently got back onto it. My periods on this pill were non-existent. Also no cramps. Having 4 periods a year is fine by me. I recommend this one to anyone. It is the best!!"


"Dizziness, tiredness, runny nose, sore throat, cough, diarrhea, generally feel bad."


"To posters not getting relief - the manufacturer's recommended dosage for cold sore outbreak is TWO grams every 12 hours for 1 day.  If you are not taking this dose that would be the reason it does not work for you.  Some will heal with less but I suggest that your first time taking it, you take as is FDA suggested.

For me at least (50 years of cold sores), if the sore is already in progress then TWO grams at least for the first dose is absolutely necessary.  I then judge later at the 12 hour mark whether it is already responding and may only take 1 gram.

If I catch it at first tingle then I get by with a single gram every 6 hours for 3 doses only.  Personally I have learned to try and catch  it early because 2 grams gives me a headache."


"A miracle pill. First time in my life I finally feel normal and can function like a normal person."


"I got my Nexplanon inserted in June 2014, I got my period the month after but haven't gotten it ever since. I haven't gotten pregnant either. I'm very satisfied except for the fact that my face has been breaking out so much and gained so much weight."


"I've got to say, that most of reviews are so misleading that its crazy. You cant judge the implant or any hormonal product after few months. It is normal that your body needs to adjust to sudden change is that hormone. Also there are tonnes of information about the fact that for first year your bleeding will change and can be annoying but you shouldn't go and give it bad review after few months ... I had it in not too long but I change from the pill with the same hormone therefore I had same effects as I had on the pill. Good up side of this is that I can eat what I want and my bad stomach won't affect the effectiveness of the protection. So, so far I am happy. I would suggest stick around for a year before u decide to remove it. Bleeds will stop."


"I'm 22yrs old and have been dealing with acne since about 13yrs old. I've been on Tri-Sprintec for almost two years now and what a difference. It has to be the best birth control I've ever been on. No gaining weight, mood changes, and my face stays clear even when it is that time of the month.  Life changing."


"For my Depression, ADHD, fatigue, PTSD Syndrome I take a combination of dextroamphetamine tablets and time release capsules, between 8am and noon. The caps helps alleviate that evening crash I used to get when the tablets wear off pretty quickly. Some days I may take 30mg & others up to 45mg. I choose  depending on my needs for the day."


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"i was offered this by my doctor due to excessively heavy periods(i am 51 and possibly starting menopause) i had tried trans acid tablets  and the mini pill both which did not make any difference. i decided to give this a try on 10/05/2016. i can only say this has changed my life. i have had no period since having the injection i did spot for a few weeks but even this was better than i had been experiencing (they used to last 4 weeks and i had to take change of clothes to work as they were so heavy and sleep on towels in bed) no weight gain no acne and im tired any way this was before the injection . i have just had my 2nd injection and feel fine. i know different things work for different people, wish i had been offered it sooner."


"Started meds on Monday.  My arms and legs hurt terribly Tuesday and Wednesday.  The headache has been the worst I have ever had.  Chills, sweating, nausea, impaired vision, insomnia.  I called the Dr's office Wednesday afternoon and the nurse told me to give it a few more days. Went to different Dr on Saturday and he said bactrim is notorious for headaches and other adverse effects. Off of it now and have to wait 24 hours before I can start a new antibiotic.  I'm praying this headache ends soon"


"I am on week three of the medicine at 1.8mg. I've been feeling extremely nauseous in the evenings to the point of having to take an anti nausea medicine. I started at 215.7lb and I am down to 205.5lb now. That's 10.2 lbs in three weeks. I hardly ever have an appetite. Only thing that is really appealing to eat is fruit and popsicles. I'm eating around 400-600 calories a day because if I force myself to eat when I'm not feeling hungry I get extremely sick and throw up until it's bile."


"I've had the Implanon for about a year and have had nothing but problems. I have bled everyday since I got it.. and when I asked the doctor about it he told me there's nothing he can do. I get headaches all the time which I never got before. I'm going to get it out!"


"The Cymbalta took about three weeks to kick in.  The side effects started out really strong; dizziness, sweating, no appetite, sleepiness, dry mouth.  Now I've been on one month and all of my side effects are gone.  I don't have any sexual side effects.  As far as treating my depression it's amazing.  It's like the light has been turned on again and I can see the good in life.  Advice; if you're prescribed this medication, give it a good try - the side effects do diminish.  From what I see here, it seems like this works for a lot of people."


"I took Diflucan at the same time I was taking Metformin for high blood sugar. I had terrible side effects. Among them redness and burning in my face, terrible joint pains specially in my knees, vomiting, diarrhea and upset stomach."


"I have taken Nora Be 0.35 for 3 months.  I have experienced heart palpitations and heart fluttering in my stomach.  This seems to occur in the morning and evenings.  My periods start on my second week of each new pack.  I have had headaches behind my eyes and some weight gain.  I plan to discontinue this medication to see if my symptoms go away.  I'm 47 and seeking a better form of birth control."


"I started feeling the calming effects of Lexapro after about three weeks. I'm high-achieving, driven, and I love being productive and challenged. Episodes of depression have made dealing with everyday life somewhat difficult, mostly due to the insomnia that comes with depression/anxiety. I was having difficulty sleeping for about a week when I broke down and spoke with my doctor. I was prescribed Lexapro and my symptoms are almost entirely alleviated. I work midnights so I take Lexapro at around 3:00 PM. The first week I had very bad headaches and felt dizzy. I took 5 mg instead of the 10 mg which decreased the intensity of the headaches, and again, the side effects subsided pretty quickly. In addition to this, I lost eight pounds."


"I've had migraines since I was 12 and I'm now 63.  As I reached menopause, they were supposed to go away.  What a shock when the started getting worse in my mid 40- and often suicidal since I was in my 50.

I thought I'd tried everything as I handed my new neuro a double sided list of all the meds I've tried.

I was hospitalized for 5 days of IV DHE along with indomethen and verapamil.

I still had almost daily headaches until about 3 weeks on the verapamil.  It's been an absolute miracle going from waking & going to bed with a headache almost every night.

I weigh myself a few times per week and noticed the scale going up 8 lb in less than a month. I just called my neuro to see if I can decrease from 240/Day or to perhaps an extended release"


"I got this thing in December 2015 and it really sucks I'm always emotional never happy mostly angry I have spells where I don't feel like eating went to c what was wrong and the doctors say I'm depressed on top of that Im having pregnancy symptoms but the nexplanon sucks its ruining my life all the way around been lightly bleeding bout a month it stops until I have sex then its right back this is really stupid I want out...NEVER AGAIN"


"I've started to take Xanax 3 months ago, 0.25 then 0.5mg a day. Experienced a rapid heartbeat at first, but chose to give it a chance anyway and after 2 weeks it was back to normal. Now I take Xanax 0.5 and Bupropion 300mg a day for my depression and anxiety. I can tell it really has changed my life so far, I can feel joy or calmness again (before I couldn't at all). I hope to get back to normal soon. Can't even describe how I'm glad I've started to take these medications. Although I know many people have severe side effects, the thing is - it's very individual, you have to try and find a medicine that works best for you. Many people take Prozac, but I almost died when took it - side effects were terrible, I even experienced hallucinations."


"It worked well, did a course of them over a period of two weeks prescribed by doctor. Swellings went down and red "bite" like rashes disappeared. "


"I experienced severe heart palpitations.  I also experienced a marked increase in anxiety, sleep problems and weight gain."


"Gel was given by my G.P. of 27 years for pain in shoulder that I have had for 5/6 months.  It was aggravated by exercise with weights.  My pain would wax and wane.  Worst episodes included my inability to pick up a coffee cup with my left hand, pain level of 7, inability to sleep on my left side etc.

After 6 months of this, I visited my G.P who x-rayed my shoulder  and found arthritic changes.

He gave me 2 sample tubes and told me to try it.  I did with great results."


"I have been on this patch since February. I LOVE it! My periods start the friday night/ early saturday morning of the week I am off my patch ( I change them on Mondays) and I am off by Tuesday night. My periods use to be extremely heavy and very painful but since starting the patch have been great! The weekend before I take it off for the week I am more irritable and bitchy but not horrible. I have started noticing though in the last 2- 3 months that on the weeks I am off the patch by Wednesday I am starting to get really depressed and not feeling like myself, and this is lasting until Monday when I put the patch back on."


"After coughing for several weeks I went to my doctor who prescribed an antibiotic and Mucinex DM. I took the first tablet and drank a lot of water. Immediately my coughing was very productive. I highly recommend Mucinex DM!"


"I still take ibuprofen daily on top of the Mobic."


"Methadone is great, but going to the clinic everyday is not so great. That eliminates methadone. After 20 yrs of addiction to other substances, I've had enough. After an initial bad withdrawal from my first use of Suboxone, I now feel great. Currently taking 2 Suboxone pills a day (16mg total). I still chip a little, but my life is a lot better. I recommend you take this medication, I've been on it for three months."


"36. Depression on and off since 15yrs old. Tried diff Meds. On Welbutrin for 5 years and felt like it stopped working. About Aug 2015 I was crying constantly so switched to Prisitiq 50mg began Dec'15 and crying stopped. But so did all of my other feelings. I Feel nothing.  Plus zero libido. zero. That is not good for a marriage. Thankfully hubby supportive.  Quit taking Dec 30 Dr warned me cold turkey would not good but trying. Feelings coming back but too bad just sadness right now.  Wish I never even tried this. Tears are better than no feelings."


"I am 35 years old mother of 2 with extremely heavy, long cycles. On the pill prior to children. Decided not to go back on the pill after because I felt mentally better without mood swings. 6 years after 2nd child I had enough of the heavy, long cycles which have given me anemia. I decided it was time to dive right in and give the Mirena a try. I have heard women who love it and those who hate it. It was worth the try to me. But try to stick it out for the first 3 months as your body needs time to adjust. I took Advil prior to procedure. I experienced absolutely NO pain. I was aware my OBGYN was in there, swab, measure and insert but that's it. I did spot afterwards for a couple of days but no complaints. I believe an OBGYN should perform the insertion"


"Been on Mirena IUD now 4 over 5 yrs. I got it for 2 reasons. I'm a kidney transplant patient & was/am anemic and reason two I needed birth control. I would have my period 4 weeks at a time. Exhausted & weak all the time my Doctor suggested this form of IUD. Yes, getting the insertion is not fun, it is painful for all of the minute that it takes to insert it,  I have a high tolerance for pain; it does hurt but, if your a strong women (most of U R -  U can do it.)  U do feel sore 4 a few days. I have in the pass Yrs felt twinge of pain down there (depends on UR positions). I've gotten it check 2x since having it & going in to get it check again & see if its time for a new 1. ,Periods in beginning were lite stopping completely with in 1st Yr. I spot occasionally."


"I was given Nucynta 75mg and at first it was great but after 7 months it no longer worked. I go to see my doctor tomorrow and I will ask for something different."


"I have been depressed for two years, developed illnesses, allergies etc. even asthma due to my depression. My doctor prescribed STALOPAM (same as USA's Lexapro in India). I have been on it for just over a week now. I have noticed amazing changes in me. There have been moments when I start feeling like normal me. Side effects are lack of sex drive, but when I do get going the experience is great. Sleep is disturbed, though I want to get more sleep. Feel a bit of mania, high energy at times. Grinding teeth, etc. Overall the good effects far out weigh the bad ones. My allergies also seem to get relieved with this."


"So I've been taking sprintec for a month now due to different insurance. And I've had two periods within one month, I am very emotional unstable. My ankles are swelling I have headaches. And my sex drive is decreasing. I'm always sleepy, I never want to get up for work, my cervix was really hard and low on my period. And this has never happened before, this pill is horrible for me! I can't speak for everyone."


"STAY AWAY FROM XANAX. Please!! It will help you -- in the moment. But literally hours later, the rebound anxiety and insomnia will hit you and make you regret taking it at all in the first place. And before you know it you'll go from half a bar to multiple bars just to sleep at night. Oh, and the increased despersonalizion and dark thoughts are not potential "side effects" -- they are some of the many very real, consistently DIRECT EFFECTS of taking Xanax. Benzos should be used as rarely and as short-term as possible. Even in these cases the withdrawal is VERY real...it hurts just to live. Please. Take my word for it. I'm going through it for the TENTH time right now. ADDICTIVE"


"Getting skyla hurt, mostly because I never had anything shoved into my cervix so it was a pain I can't compare it to. I wanted to stop her half way but I wasn't going to bail half way in. The pain stopped 30 mins after insertion. I was worried it would hurt to move so I just napped once I got home from the gynos office and didn't have sex for 2 weeks after insertion. I feel fine. Sometimes Ill get a dull pain but its very managable. As for my periods. I had it inserted in January, and I just got my period on February 6th, I am currently still on my period.  It has been 12 days and I'm not very happy about that, but it has been a substantial decrease in the amount of blood. I use a divacup so I know its gone down at least 80%."


"It's amazing. Zero side effects. I feel "Normal". These reviews scared me but my Dr encouraged me to try for myself and see.

Lexapro put 10 kilos on me.
Edeonax made me the sickest I have ever been in my life and was a bloody nightmare. After that ordeal I was so scared to take Cymbalta.

My energy is amazing now.
Anxiety, panic attacks and social anxiety feel mild but manageable- like I have a chance."


"Initially helped me for around 1 1/2 years, then began to lose its potency, and last two treatments had bad reaction night of treatment.  More important platelet count went from normal to around 45,000.  No longer taking Remicade and my platelet count is normal now."


"While on Mepron, I noticed a gradual intensification of depression and psychological manifestations.  At first I was not concerned and just attributed it to temporary hormonal fluctuations or whatever.  As the fourth month approached, it had became much more intense and consistent. I was not making any progress in any other area and I could no longer deny the effect the Mepron was having on me.  Did not help me at all!"


"I have had migraines for about 12 years. Maxalt is the only drug that works and it works fast. Only problem is my insurance will only pay for 10 a month and when my cluster headaches come I eat through them like candy."


"I have anxiety and have had been having trouble sleeping.  I was given this two weeks ago by the doctor and have been sleeping much better.  Before this my bedroom was causing anxiety attacks I was only sleeping on the couch.  I have been only sleeping in my room since the klonopin.  Klonopin has given me my life back because I am sleeping. The one night I tried to stop taking it was a rough night so I have not tried again.  I hope all of you out there find your. relief"


"I loved how the XR worked for me. I was on 50mg at night. Was a 30 day trial to see if it would help me, it did. My GP gave me the XR then my psychiatrist switched me to the IR 25mg so I could take either 1 or 2 pills depending how I felt. That seemed to be working okay but I had another anxiety attack and it has been 5 days since and I am still not recovered. Tonight I am going to take the XR and see what tomorrow brings. Luckily I do go to my Dr. as well. I am sure that I will feel better tomorrow as I felt great the day after my first XR dose."


"Omg I got the 7 day kit (Monistat) and now have the most torturous burns and pains. I'm literally in tears, I feel like after I applied the cream I feel like a swarm of killer bees are stinging the inside of my vagina. The pain is truly horrific! Not sure I can finish the treatment."


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"Disgusting taste.  Prepare it several hours in advance and keep it in the fridge; the colder it is, the easier it is to swallow.  I likened it to a combination of sour milk and fake lemon juice. I'm about 2.5 hours from check-in for my procedure; I began the process about 15 hours ago and the liquid is just now getting to the point where I think they'll say I'm cleaned enough (liquid looks like dark urine, should hopefully be light enough in an hour or so).

I will NOT use this product next time.  I did pills 10 years ago and they were much easier to deal with.  This product was a horror."


"Best and most effective medicine. I was diagnosed with Degenerative disc disease (DDD) and have chronic muscle cramps, soreness, shocking pain at times I lose my breath. Physicians are fearful and forget their duty to treat pain. Seems as if things that work aren't prescribed so you have to continue paying for visits and paying for medicine that doesn't work.  Doctors are suppose to monitor patients who abuse and misuse soma but nope, all of us are now drug seeking. I hate that I'm looked at that way. I just use herbal medicine."


"The medication seems to be working okay, the only thing is that the clindamycin leaves such a bad taste in my mouth."


"I have been on this medication since August when I had to get my Mirena IUD removed. I had never been on the pill before this so I was nervous about its effectiveness, but it has been wonderful so far! I have had no weight gain, no acne, no crazy mood swings... I have had my period regularly when I was supposed to on the white/brown pills. Last month I didn't get my period for the first two white pills and got very worried, but I had a very light period on the two brown pill days. I have slight breast tenderness sometimes, but nothing major. It is great that it is such a low dose of estrogen, which significantly lowers the risk of blood clots.I would highly recommend this medication to anyone looking for a great birth control."


"I used Alli  for about three weeks .  I didn't notice it helping me lose  weight faster than I can with a weight watchers program . It did increase my bowel movements. I did have some stomach discomfort and gas. I stopped using it at the end of the third week because I went out to dinner and took my pill with my meal  and it made me extremely ILL.  Vomiting and  Diarrhoea  for over eight hours !!!  I would not recommend this product to anybody !!!  Weight watchers is working out very well for me .  Eating healthy and exercise is the only way to go, there is no magic pill!!!  I had to find out the hard way !"


"Good for pain. Actavis is a scrappy generic but the others are fine. Do not discntinue too fast PERIOD"


"Helps inflamation but with excessive weight gain 10lb 1 mth."


"Highly recommend it. I am 38 and have had acne since my teens. I have tried pretty much everything including topical, oral, BCP, Accutane. I have become quite sensitive to oral medications over the years and none of the topicals seemed to help anymore ie. retin a, benzoyl peroxide.  I saw a dermatologist recently who suggested Aczone for hormonal acne which is what I have and I was quite skeptical but to my surprise it really did help. After a couple of weeks I stopped having new break outs especially not the major cystic type acne that lasts for weeks and leaves scars. I have not had any side effects. If you have tried everything else this is worth a shot specially if you suffer from hormonal acne."


"I have suffered with sciatica for 3 years and now have pain in my right foot along the arch. I took this medication when I was first diagnosed and it did nothing to relieve the pain. I decided to give it another shot last week because of the foot pain and it started helping right away with both issues. The only problem I have is I am bloated and feel like I have gained 10lbs! This is a huge bummer since I am also on a weight loss plan! But I will keep taking it for now."


"After trying other anti-drepressants with little or no results my doctor prescribed Celexa.  This medication has changed my life.  I take a fairly high dosage (60 mg) and after 1 year the effects have not worn off.  Slight drowsiness has been the only side effect for me."


"I am 19 years old. I have been taking 10mg for 4 years, I recently switched to 20mg two moths ago. Lexapro has been the only thing that has worked for me. I have no complaints."


"We learned that milk of magnesia applied directly to bed sores works wonderfully.  My Dad had a bed sore and a nursing assistant told us to try it.  My Dad said it felt wonderful and the bed sore healed so quickly."


"I started the nuvaring about 3 years ago. At first I had some pretty terrible mood swings and migraines. I did also gain a small amount of weight. Within 3 months of going on it my acne got significantly worse, but then completely cleared up in 5-6 months! The trick with this birth control is to definitely give it time. My headaches and moodiness lessened (now I just get a bit emotional around my period) and my sex drive has returned to normal. PROS: super convenient, light 2 day periods, bigger breasts, helped clear skin. CONS: takes a LONG TIME to adjust, slight weight gain, headaches, occasional moodiness."


"I give Vivarin a seven for an OTC medication. I don't sleep well at all at night and I usually average 3-4 hours. I stay in pain so when my alarm goes off in the morning, it is much easier to put a tablet in my mouth along with my pain medication and reset the alarm for one hour later. When it goes off I feel much better for it has helped awaken me and the methadone had started to work for the pain. It doesn't upset my stomach as much as the No Doz. Then later if I want a cup of coffee and I have time to drink it I can but usually I don't have the time and I have to pop another Vivarin to keep me going."


"This medicine is great at killing infections. I had bacterial vaginitis pretty bad and by day two the symptoms were gone. I'm on day 5 of 7 day treatment of 500mg twice a day and I haven't had much symptoms till tonight. Before I was feeling some dizziness, some fatigue and lack of concentration. I was also suffering from very uncomfortable constipation. Tonight after taking it I've felt nauseous and my stools are starting to get softer. I'm really afraid to take it tomorrow for in fear of how bad it will make me feel. "


"Was prescribed Meloxicam for Siatica and other back issues, stayed on it as prescribed and followed all instructions as described. After about 2 years of taking I had a bad stomach ache and had to hold off from going to the ball game, Went to the rest room prior to going and there was a minor amount of blood in my stool. At the hospital I started getting worse quick, they gave me a small bowl and I said this isn't going to do it, they gave me a larger one and I said I'm going to get sick now and off we went .....flying towards a room, but didn't make it.  I threw up blood and my bowels let go with nothing but blood,  I was bleeding out, I lost 28 units that night. Good thing I was close to the hospital and or in it. Doc says I had 1 min to live..."


"As someone who has chronic pain issues as well as having had A LOT of surgeries I can tell you that I have taken many painkillers. I normally have best results with Lortab 10/500 (hydrocodone 10/500) but I really think for muscle and skeletal pain Vicoprofen works MUCH better. Most doctors these days are so concerned about the Tylenol issues with the liver that they prescribe Norco (hydrocodone 10/325) and it is almost totally ineffective, at least for me. I would highly recommend Vicoprofen as it works very, very well. I even think the Vicoprofen 7.5/200 is working better for my low back/hip pain than the Lortab 10/500."


"Had Hep C for many years but didn't worry too much (except to protect others) until my tests (liver function, Hepascore, etc.) began to indicate treatment was in order.  Admittedly, worried about the side effects I (a bit psychosomaticly) attributed every sound of my body, twitch, pain, rumble, headache, discomfort to the Harvoini.  It became difficult to remember exactly how I felt before the pills and even if I could, was whatever problem I had related to the Hep C?  A bunch of things did occur during the 84 days of treatment including one night of night sweats, some real fatigue in the 16-21 day period, Bells Palsy symptoms (all of them), and a few other things which I recalled also sometimes  occurred before the Harvoni. As to the sweating--You know how when you have a cold, after a few days you sweat during the night and the cold is broken.  Colds are viruses. Hep C is a virus.  I decided to interpret the sweats as a good sign the virus is losing ground.

There’s so much more to say but overall my side effects were minimal and  2 months after my 84th  pill I’m undetected and clearly the Harvoini did that, so thank you Gilead.  My advice is unless the doctor tells you, don’t stop.  A couple of months of discomfort is nothing compared to the consequences of Hep C and we’re fortunate we don’t have to endure the interferon regimen of those who were treated in the past.  I wish you all the best."


"I started using microgestin because Aygestin and Ethinyl Estradiol just wasn't working. For the first couple of months everything was good. Around month 5, I slowly started to have mood swings. Sometimes I cried for the smallest things. Then I started to get depressed. Not too long ago I noticed certain pants started to feel a little tight when I put them on. I completely have NO SEX DRIVE. My boyfriend doesn't understand what I'm going through. I just about done with this medication."


"Abilify helped me at the maxed out dose of 30mg. I noticed that it made my manic episodes be more contained, however, when I was depressed it dragged me down deeper. I actually was suicidal. It was a real painful thing since usually my manic episodes are a lot worse."


"I started a Suboxone Maintenance program the day after I got out of treatment and have been taking it daily for 15 months. I have never relapsed with my drug of choice, heroin. This medication I feel has helped drastically in saving my life. And for that reason I rated it a 9. If I had one negative feeling towards this drug it would be that there is withdrawal symptoms you will experience when stopping taking it but not a fraction of what you would feel if you were stopping opiates."


"Insertion was straight forward. Did leave a little scar, despite being told it wouldn't. It's not noticeable.

The only reason why I would advise the implant is because of its reliability - it lasts a few years and once it's in you never have to worry about it. I had no periods for the entire time I had it in (9 months). Carries no risk of infection like down there but make sure you keep the wound clean and dry. Didn't notice any difference with acne. I actually lost weight around the time I had it inserted.

However, I would say to be careful of a few things. One of which is the mood swings. I was emotional - cried for the first 3 months but it settled. Lower sex drive. Once I started eating refined sugar I put on weight. No more than 4kg"


"Reclast is a bad drug. It made my wife terribly ill! All side effects were devastating! It should be removed from use! She is lifeless in bed. had to take her to the ER for morphine and nausea meds and calcium. This drug is dangerous and the fda should be held responsible for its end results and its allowing of doctors to use in it the USA."


"I have to take antibiotics frequently, so I get YIs periodically. I've always taken diflucan orally or used Monistat 7. I inserted the first dose of M3 last night before bed. I realized about 2 minutes later that I had to pee. After I did, it hit! The burning and itching was so intense that I had to walk around a minute to get myself together. I laid in bed writhing in pure misery from the stinging & intense itching. Burning was bearable, but the itching just about did me in. I finally took my panties off & kept my legs separated so the heat wouldn't activate the yeast, as if it wasn't already activated. I was desperate! Took 2 hours to go to sleep, but laughing hysterically at the other reviews sure made the itching more bearable!"


"My doctor prescribed me 5mg concor. When I started my 208-213 bpm heart rate drops to 70-100 bpm. And also said that if this wouldn't help to drop we can make  catheter ablation operation. I also test to give up the pills for 2 days then it again start to beat at 180-200 bpm. So I am good with 1 pill 5mg for a day."


"I'm only on day 4 but I am in total awe with this medicine. I am in my early 30's  and have a 40 beer a week habit. Worried for my future health I talked to my doc who suggested this. I started with a half dose the first two days in the morning. On my way home the first day I picked up a six pack as usual. I took my first drink and was almost freaked out! The beer tasted almost foreign to me. I never would have guessed so much of the taste was my brain's instant reaction to the alcohol. My cravings are nearly all gone and can easily drink one beer and be done. This makes quitting so easy it almost feel like cheating."


"I've been dealing with migraines nd atension headaches for 21 yrs and now sinus problems. OTC medicines will work for a short time but I'd have to take them throughout the day. Fioricet is the only thing that will help with all types of headaches for me. I've tried Imitrex, Zomig, Indomethicin, Toradol, etc. and Fioricet comes out ahead of them all. Now I'm on Topamax, Elavil, and Fioricet to control my headaches."


"I got real bad eczema shortly after having liletta inserted maybe 1 to 2 months after .... and it has only since gotten worse and I no longer have insurance to get it removed or get on another birth control .... be weary of this because it is no joy ride!! Extremely painful itchy skin!!"


"Don't stress it works, maximum effectiveness under 24 hrs, total life saver, it definitely is worth the $50"


"I just had my second Mirena put in and still love it. I had the first one put in three months after my first child was born. I was a little scared after reading the negative reviews, but I had no side effects and no period after having it in for a couple of months. I had it removed two years later to get pregnant with my second and again no problems.  I was pregnant in three months.  There was a little cramping when it was put in and during that day.  I have recommended this form of birth control to all my friends.  So don't be scared!  As my doctor said people early post the positive but love to post the negative!"


"Started this med on June 2nd 2015  with 75mg no difference a month later, I am up to 150mg no difference scrappy mood no desire to do anything.  I drag my self out of bed every morning I am now on 300mg a month later hopefully some miracle would happen I am going to give another month with the 300mg dose, if there is no change, I am trying some thing else. I am so sick of this drugs that take weeks to work and then no result so you have to try something else.  I'll  keep you posted.  By the he way today July 26  is my 3rd day on 300mg. Wish me luck"


"I started to drink the first batch as directed by my doctor at 6 P.M. Unfortunately, I had not found this site yet. The taste is awful and it took me forty-five minutes to sip it down. The impact was immediate and I spent the next two hours in the bathroom.

My next batch was at 7:00 this morning. I made sure to punch my nose, which helped me down the solution in about fifteen minutes. The prep isn't great, but it is effective. I just hope it is a long time before I have to go through it again. Next time I will use orange wedged between sips to see if that helps with the taste."


"It helped me a lot with akathisia."


"Lexapro is a double edged sword for me. I can finally live, now that I have it, free of anxiety. However, I can no longer live without it. I have tried numerous times to wean, all to no avail. So far after about 6 years of use, my labworks are still all fine and normal. Hopefully this will never change."


"The fastest acting anti anxiety medication I've ever been prescribed, and by far the most effective.  The anxiety I experienced prior to medication was crippling, I would stay in bed all day and not want to leave my house to go to school, or anything that involved other social interaction.  This medicine got me up, happy, and willing/wanting to do the things I could not do before.  However, through prolonged use of this medication I have as a result become addicted, as when I do not receive my scheduled dose I feel withdrawals.  Overall - this medication has done so many good things for me I would be content taking this until the end of time, for the pros outweigh the cons, tenfold."


"I have suffered with Panic Attacks all my life but went undiagnosed until 1989.  I am now 58 and trust me when I tell you that there is no cure.  In my initial diagnosis I was started on Tofranil as an inpatient.  After my discharge from the hospital I went 5 entire years without having a panic attack.  When they resumed I had to be re-hospitalized and it was there I was put on Klonopin, which I have essentially been off of for a year. I am having constant panic attacks.  My daughter does not want me to resume Klonopin as when on it I slept all the time.
I did this search to see if Tofranil is still being used for panic disorder and I see that it is.  I plan to have my psychiatrist to put me back on it as it really worked."


"I'm absolutely DONE taking this horrible birth control! I've  been taking Aubra for a month and a half... I'm moody, irritable, depressed, hungry, bitchy... vaginal discharge has changed  (gross), my urine smells, my acne has gotten so out of hand and it's STUBBORN. Cystic acne all around my mouth, jawline, Chin and neck. After doing some research online, I discovered I'm not the only one. Birth control is different for everyone but this is going in the trash... I will not be taking this any longer. It also kills your sex drive... as for the difference in bleeding, I wouldn't know. I started this pill on day 1 of menstrual cycle last month and haven't had a period yet... have had plenty of headaches though! "


"I started taking adipex 37.5 on 6/23/15. My starting weight was 301. As of 06/25/15 I was at 291! Wow! I am very impressed because I have done NO exercise at all. On the other hand, I have NO desire to eat throughout the day. I eat fruit before I take it and drink plenty of water (helps with the dry mouth too), but today (06/26/15) I am not feeling like myself. I was very jittery and weak. I realized that for the past 4 days I've only eaten 2 bags of chips, 2 bananas, and some grilled chicken. I ate something today and immediately starting feeling better. I think I'm going to try to force myself to eat more because my body is not reacting well."


"I was unfortunately diagnosed in February 2015 with HSV-2 when I experienced my first outbreak. It was horrible and devastating. I continued to get outbreaks monthly until I had enough and finally went to my doctor in July of 2015. He put me on 1 gram dose of Valtrex daily and I have not had an outbreak since. This drug is a total life saver. Couldn't be happier with the results."


"I only took Topamax for a short time, but the side effects were so bad I had to stop. Primarily, it made me feel goofy. I was in a cloud and had trouble remembering how to get places I went to frequently. I lost the ability to taste bubbles in beverages, and beer or soda without carbonation just wasn't the same. In short, the nickname "dopamax" seemed well earned to me."


"Bad dizziness, bad nausea, sleepiness."


"I've had a great experience with this pill! I've been taking this for 7 months now and have seen little to no side effects like others are claiming. My periods are regular, only 4-5 days a month and I know exactly when they're coming! Also haven't gotten pregnant which is a plus. Helped with my acne a lot and although my severe cramps are not completely diminished, Advil does the trick - definitely made a difference!"


"It has helped me. It's a good medicine."


"I'm 6 months pregnant and this is the first time I got an yeast infection. My STUPID doctor didn't give me any instructions I just used vagisil for the itching for a week. Finally she told me to use a anti-fungal cream so I tried Monistat.
After you insert it, the suffering is MONUMENTAL. OMG.
I put it in right before bed and lied on my back with my knees up for about 15 minutes. I swear it felt like my insides were on fire. On top of that the entire area feels SO ITCHY. It's SO intense. I've never felt anything that uncomfortable.
I'm giving it 8/10 because the next day the entire infection had really reduced and it kept getting better really quick. But every night I used it, the intense burning, itching crappy feeling lasted a good 15 min"


"Vary expensive drug ($9000) - only use if covered by insurance.. Kaiser gave me this drug and I have had it in my eye for 2 years and its working. I have had glaucoma eye surgery in my eye to keep eye pressure low. The only negative thing is that it leaves a very small capsule in the eye that does not dissolve. So my Dr. does not think I can use this drug more than 2 or so times. I may switch back to another drug that works  up to 3- 6 months per injection and cost much less."


"I have been taking Aridimex for 4.5 years, coming up on my 5 year post treatment check up. Side effects for me have been; hot flashes, neuropathy, intense joint pain, insomnia and 30% loss of bone density.  I take 2 ibuprofen daily to manage pain and power through.  New clinical data indicate staying on longer may reduce risk further.  I was so looking forward to getting off this drug, not sure how I feel about that."


"At the age of 24, I unfortunately developed severe acne on my lower face. Tried everything the dermo suggested, antibiotics.. Some prescribed creams...then Epiduo. Doctor told me I'd have some irritation/dryness/redness and my acne might get worse before it got better for a few weeks... So for 12 weeks i patiently followed the doctors directions using the suggested cleanser/ moisturizer for the dryness and my nightly pea size application of Epiduo. This product..*sigh*  made my acne WORSE.. For 12 weeks!!! More painful deep zits, bigger pores, more outbreaks... Like i didn't even go out anymore it was so bad. I quit using it from frustration and oddly my acne cleared up 90%. maybe I had a reaction? Who knows."


"I am a recovered IV heroin user. I have tried many other treatment options, and the only one that worked is Subutex. I have been on it for about 5 years now and have very slowly decreased my dosage from 16mg daily (2 pills) down to a very small fraction of 1 pill (probably only 1mg daily). So, I will soon be free from this medicine as well.

I highly recommend this option to anybody that wants to quit using opiates. As the posters have said, you actually have to want to stop using, and create a strong desire within yourself to get clean, and keep a positive attitude and belief in yourself that you can do this, even if you have failed before. Be strong and you will get through the very mild bad part, which is only for a week or two."