"I really don't understand the negativity this birth control has. I started this in July 2016 and have had pretty much a standard experience in terms of taking bc. This isn't the first bc I've been on, but it's definitely the best. I suffer from PMDD so this bc is a life-saver. No longer am I on the floor in crippling pain, unable to move and/or walk. My periods are a lot lighter, as is the cramps/back&breast aches associated with it. & I don't understand 'this birth control made me gain weight!' It's been proven that birth control isn't the cause of weight gain. I'm still the size I've always been. I did, however, gain two cup sizes but shopping for cute bras is okay with me. It does it's job; unprotected sex with the fiance & not preggo."


"It's been helping me a lot for my awful pure OCD, intrusive thoughts. I'd rate it a 6 out of 10. However, I 've just recently increased the dose from 150mg to 200mg so I might feel even better. Bad side effects: low libido, nausea and drowsiness. Hope they will eventually subside as im taking it for less than two months (nausea is already subsiding )"


"I used Yaz on and off for several years and the first month was always the hardest: fatigue and extreme irritability. Your energy reserves should not be spent trying to keep rage in check. Nevertheless, after that adjustment period, I leveled out somewhat and experiences some pro's: clearer skin, fuller breasts, no noticeable weight gain (though I diet like a jockey) and of course no babies. Period was mercifully light (2-3 days) and PMS was slightly minimized (but still acknowledged by boyfriend). My libido slowly started to ebb.
By the 2nd or 3rd month, moderate depression. By the 4th, severe. By the time I started having suicidal thoughts, I decided to switch to a less psychologically harmful method of birth control: abstinence."


"I'm 33 and started having acne and needed to go back on birth control. The great news is, my skin cleared up completely within 3 months on Beyaz.  The bad news is, I've been taking the pill for a little over 6 months and I'm still having my period twice a month (each lasting between 6-11 days).  Definitely not ideal, but they're usually pretty light. I haven't noticed any weight gain (but I do work out intensively 5-6 days a week).  Lately, I've been noticing a lot more mood swings, low self-esteem/poor body image, and I have a tremendous amount of guilt about everyday things and a bit of depression.  I increased my anti-depressant and that has seemed to help with the depression aspect, but not the other symptoms."


"It works most of the time.  I developed epilepsy when I was almost 60 years old and the first medication I took gave me horrible headaches.  This works, but it also can give me diarhea and when that happens and the medicine doesn't stay in my body long enough to work, I can have mild attacks.  Sometimes I have the mild, brief attacks even when the medicine stays in me."


"I had some extremely unpleasant side effects (skin peeling, decreased night vision, increased sensitivity to light, in-grown toenails that required numerous painful surgeries, etc), but it was worth it. This medication is absolutely amazing. The only downside is that some of the side-effects appear to be permanent."


"After the OTC medications did not work on my daughter AT ALL, we finally went to the doctor. He suggested two "no nit-combing" medications, Natroba and Sklice. The reason I didn't take her to the doctor in the first place was because I care very much about the safety of chemicals I put on my little girl's skin, so unapologetically, I put this doc to the test with 101 questions about the two. Fortunately, he seemed very knowledgeable about them both (as he should) and I learned that Natroba is the ONLY prescription out there that is not systemically absorbed in the skin and is safe for mothers who may be pregnant applying the product (which I was at the time) so this was huge to me. I went with Natroba and will never use anything else."


"It does help so many people, it helped me. I'm clean now. Be cautious when detoxing. Please do it slowly.  And after you detox from methadone, you will not feel normal right away. It takes a good two weeks to get your normalcy back."


"Aged 54 with no kids and premenopausal. Had my period for over a month with heavy bleeding and cramping. Went to ob/gym for consult on possible uterine ablation and she suggested Mirena 1st to stop the bleeding. I have a retroverted uterus and because this wasn't a scheduled procedure I was not told to take any pain meds beforehand. It was the most excrutiating pain ever, however, I also had cervical biopsies done just prior to insertion. Not sure which hurt more but I layed on the table for a good 15 minutes after in tears. So far it's been 2 weeks, heavy flow has slowed to constant spotting and bloated like a blowfish !!  So hoping that things get better so I don't have to do ablation vs hysterectomy. horrible panic attacks :-("


"I have just started taking paroxetine. I'm on my 8 day suffering some side affects such as mood swings nervousness hopefully it will get better soon, I'll let you know."


"This medicine was an extremely horrible experience for me. My doctor prescribed it to me for anxiety and day one sent me off the edge. How I felt during anxiety attacks was how this medication made me feel but fifty times worse. I felt like I drank a million milligrams of coffee and was on pins and needles for 8 hours. After reading these reviews I hate that it didn't have the same affect on me as it did the majority. I hate anxiety but I can't see myself taking another one of those pills EVER."


"This medication works well if taken as directed for your insomnia and for no longer than about 1 month.  I began taking 1-50mg twice a week which worked very well but I continued to increase the dosage every 2 weeks.  It did make me tired enough to fall right to sleep after about 45 minutes of taking it and with no drowsiness the following morning. "


"I have been on Byetta for 4 months and saw my Hgb A1C go from a 9.0 to a 6.6 in a 3 month period. My A1C has never been this good since being diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes 12 years ago. I can't wait until month 6 to see if my Hgb A1C is still normal."


"I left a review a couple months ago completely happy with this non-hormonal form of birth control. I thought it was perfect. Then, on October 27, 2015 I thought I was having a very bad period and suddenly I started having a miscarriage it ends up. The IUD was in place and  I am just very disappointed that not only did I get pregnant while on the IUD but it is most likely the reason for losing the baby (according to my doctor). Birth control not working is one thing, but birth control causing you to lose your baby is something else. Be careful with foreign bodies in your uterus, because I didn't think it would happen to me but it did...I am married and we would have certainly kept and loved this baby :("


"I was given this for my sinus infection. But I threw up immediately after taking it. So my husband suggested that I should try drinking milk, that was the best advice he gave me. No more sinus infection."


"I have been on this pill for 3 months now & I have to say it has been awful!! I do not feel like myself, I'm really irritable, angry, depressed, & my sex drive is GONE. I've been working out daily & eating right & still gaining weight. I've also got awful period acne breakouts on Cryselle. The only positive things are that the pill does it's job and my periods are 4 days max (they're also light)."


"Very effective for severe Rheumatoid Arthritis pain."


"I began on 5mg in the morning and at night. I became extremely dizzy, flush, and sleepy. I lowered the dosage and got tingles all over my body. I would touch something and the tingles would run up my arm and then up to my head.

After a few weeks I became enraged and could not control my anxiety. I stopped using the drug and got a few migraines but the rage is gone."


"I am absolutely in love with this pill. The best part for me is that I have truly learned new habits. I feel so energized. I am not hungry but I don't fast. I can be surrounded by people eating my favorite foods without struggling. I am not looking for a quick fix- I need to keep the weight off, but controlling myself in the beginning is tough. This pill has helped me develop the habits and mind set that I need to be successful in changing my eating. I can say I experience severe dry mouth (which is okay) and for one week while I was off the pill, I struggled with hunger and I was extremely moody. I cannot determine if this was because of my period or AZ heat or not having the phentermine."


"I've been on Belviq for just under 3 months.  I started out at 211 lbs (5 ' 6") and I'm down to 191.  It definitely helps reduce appetite.  Recently unemployed, I was petrified I would be sitting at home stuffing my face.  But not with Belviq.  I don't feel hungry.  One thing to note, if I ignore that lack of hunger and eat (i.e. for emotional/stress reasons), the medicine won't stop me from over eating.  This medicine isn't some sort of replacement for a stomach reducing surgery but it is a very good tool.  It's been the jump start that I needed.  I also workout 5 times a week at a gym, which I did before but I increased my workouts, adding a class here and there.  Ladies beware a possible side effect of Belviq is urinary tract infection, which I've had."


"Respirmat has been a bad replacement for combivent. It has a short time relief for breathing."


"I have tried what seems like every medicine for my depression and have only experience temporary minor relief of symptoms.  My psychiatrist wanted to try ECT because nothing else was working and I was tired of being in the hospital, but I refused.  She then mentioned that MAOIs(monoamine oxidase inhibitors) can sometimes be helpful for those who don't respond to other medicines so I agreed to try it. It has been a miracle worker for me! I have been on it for about 10 months and I have not had any severe depressive episodes and find myself going through the day without all of the terrible thoughts and cravings that used to haunt me.  I went from extremely suicidal to functioning normally.  I didn't even know I could feel this way!"


"I had severe upper back pain. I took this tab, one a day for a week. I would'nt say it's works great but it surely makes your pain bearable!!."


"After the birth of my daughter my epilepsy came back full force. Just like it did when I was 15 years old in high school. I was extremely upset since my daughter was barely a month old and I was trying to figure out how to stay seizure free again. I started with Keppra 500mg. Then needed to raise it to 750mg for a year it was twice a day. Stress was a big factor that would set my seizures to join my life again. Started having seizures at work and ended up on keppra 1000mg twice a day. Still could not get the seizures to stop. Wean off the keppra and to vimpat 100mg twice a day. So much better but feel like I am not all the way recovered after all I went through. Did have weight gain and hair loss but way better than keppra for me"


"I have used this medication for about a year now. I have had migraines, but I have them in my genetics so I am not blaming the pill! As far as I know, it has been 100% effective in preventing pregnancy. I have not had a baby grow inside of me lol. My periods have gotten lighter and the start on about the Wednesday of the placebo pill week. I just chalk this up to when I used to be on Minastrin and that's when my period used to start on that pill. So all in all, I love it. Safe, free with my insurance, great option."


"First I'm going to begin this by saying it works. I had unprotected sex on the 29th of September. It was my first time and he did not go all the way but I was still scared! I took the pill 25-28 hours after and didn't notice any pain or anything, only brown discharge which freaked me out thinking it was implantation bleeding. Also, just so you know I took the off beat brand of plan b, which scared me even more that I thought it wouldn't work since it wasn't the correct brand name, lol. Until the 4th night after taking the pill. I went to lay day to go to sleep and was up almost all night with cramps and achy legs. I woke up on the 5th day after taking the pill and notice blood dripping down my leg! Don't freak out like I did!"


"Unfortunately is not working on me, a little bit disappointed, I can't even compare this to adipex, but good luck to any one!"


"I was in agony for 11 days after my doctor prescribed a muscle relaxer for intense lower back pain. A friend gave me sample packs of Bextra and the pain was gone within a half day of taking Bextra."


"I had Mirena inserted in February while I was on my cycle. The insertion wasn't killer, the pain came after when I was leaving the doc. Felt like pulling over & crying. The next day was all good. I bleed through April. It stopped for about 3 weeks & now the bleeding is back with a vengeance. I'm bleeding like crazy. I hope it quits soon."


"I took Armour for 12 years and it worked great.  Then they pulled it off the market for several years to reformulate it.

It costs about 4 times as much and doesn't work for me at all.  Hair loss and makes me extremely agitated.

I switched to Nature Throid but now Express Scripts is out of that.  I am hoping NP Thyroid works.

Maybe Big Pharma be taken down by good government regulations so they can't  make all the rules for those of us who need medication."


"Relieves chronic back pain faster and lasts longer than most other pain medications."


"Got Liletta inserted May 24th 2017. Had originally went in on May 23rd but after 800 mg of ibuprofen and 30 mins spread eagle in the terrible clamps of vaginal agony my physician told me that my cervix was 'too tight' and that she was 'getting a lot of resistance' when trying the procedure, which she showed me and was admittedly small. So I was rescheduled the next Monday. I went with a different doctor and prescribed Misoprostol to take that night and dilate my cervix. And T3 for the pain. And thank God! Lol it was over in 30 seconds but it brought tears to my eyes. Cramped pretty badly for the next 6 hours. Then mild cramps and low back soreness for a day. Day three has delivered me terrible acne. But no crazy spotting or pain. Will review as I go."


"I have suffered from cluster headaches for over 15 years and have tried almost everything offered by hospitals and over the counter. I recently was given Imitrex in a nasal spray by my doctor and as long as your nasal passage is clear I have found that about five to ten minutes after you taste it in your throat the headaches go away. It is the best medicine I have ever come across for cluster headaches and my days and nights are much better because of it."


"I am 40 with 4 kids. I had my tubes tied but have experienced week long heavy clotting periods for a year. So my gyn talked me into the Mirena iud. She told me I would have no periods after the 6 months mark. Well I have had it now 9 months and I haven't stopped bleeding. I would have maybe one week of spotting and then back to full blown heavy bleeding. It's awful!!! I have been bleeding heavily for 3 weeks now with clots and changing a super tampon every hour.  Getting this iud taken out !!!!!! Hate it! My fiancé and I have gotten use to the mess of trying to have a normal sex life with all this bleeding but it sucks!!!!!"


"Side effects hit me so hard and fast that I had to stop taking the medicine after half a day."


"Horrible horrible headaches.   Have taken nuvigil for years insurance would only cover armodafonil so tried it.   The headache was debilitating and I was still sleepy.    Back to Nuvigil thank the lord"


"I take 3mg of Lunesta before bedtime. I have no bad after taste. I wake feeling refreshed. I awake some nights but I'm able to fall back to sleep and still feel refreshed when I  awake. I do wish the price would come down."


"I have been on Abilify for almost a year now after having a starting to go into a manic episode. Abilify helped very quickly for me and kept me from going full blown mania. It also has stabilized my moods very well, however the down side is I have gained tremendous amounts of weight while on this 50lbs in the first 6 months with 34 more lbs in the following months. My regular MD told me it was the Abilify after doing some test for other things, and advised me to get off this. I can't afford to gain anymore weight and I am hoping that getting off this takes care of that, but I also hope I will remain stable. Good luck if you need this take it, but be aware of increased hunger and weight gain."


"I have been taking Inderal since I was in my early 30's, 29 years ago. No problems whatsoever and it controls my premature ventricular contractions."


"After a successful surgical removal of kidney stone, it felt like I was urinating pieces of glass. This medication was a God send in pain reduction and fear of urinating. Motrin worked and I didn't need narcotic pain relievers at all."


"I switched from Suboxone 16mgs to Bunavail 8mgs and I have to say that it hasn't been a great experience for me. After adhering the Bunavail buccal film to my cheek, they curl up and leave an unpleasant sticky substance all over my mouth. Now, just the sight of the Bunavail packets make me  feel like I want to gag. The half dose rule also really feels wrong to me. The first week took a lot of work to get used to. I am getting the Probuphine implant soon and can't wait until I don't have to get scripts filled anymore let alone use this cumbersome medication that is Bunavail."


"I use to have the mirena for 3 years but during the 3rd year I started having side effects so I got the Lyza pill because I have migraines. I started in October 2016 and I'm always bleeding I'll stop bleeding for a week and then start bleeding again my cramps are worse I get really depressed idk what to do -  I don't want kids right now I'm married "


"Since taking campral I have had no cravings for alcohol"


"Not very happy with what this is doing to my body. I was prescribed Reclipsen and I'm now in my second month and symptoms have gotten worse. These include: Swollen, tender breasts (which I wouldn't mind except for I have fibrocystic breast making even hugging my husband painful), severe fatigue (I thought it might have been the Texas heat but it's gotten worse even since it has cooled down), SUPER decreased sex drive (I guess that's a good form of birth control), and hard to lose any weight! These symptoms maybe be magnified since I have a preexisting hormonal problem. Hopefully I can get on something else soon!"


"Immediate lifting of depression; gave me my life back. Best to take 1/2 of 250mg very early on empty stomach with lots of water. I find it best taken around 5 am, go back to bed and wake later feeling great. Take another half before noon if needed, but, again, have an empty stomach and big glass of water. After a week or so, effects not as strong and can make you feel paradoxically very tired. Take 2-3 days off, and it will resume working. Be cautious and mindful of how your personality may be affected; reduce dosage if you're getting "too happy" overly friendly and too talkative. Also, it really focuses you and its good to make an effort to "break" the hyperconcentration by taking a break, a walk outside, hot shower. I've been taking 4 yrs"


"I don't recommend this medicine to anyone unless you enjoy horrible itching, burning, pain, discomfort and irritation. I used it about an hour ago, layed down... starting feeling the itching, and burning right away ran to the bathroom and tried flushing the medicine out. OUCH! Horrible. Do NOT buy!"


"One year using this crap. I'm a little overweight and it takes 4 or 5 attempts to finish the injection. Tonight it took six and then I hurled it across the room. The  oversized, painful needle clogs with fat and stops up. NO MORE!"


"Bentyl is a lifesaver. As soon as I have a IBS spell

coming on I take my Bentyl and within 15 to 20 minutes I can feel the relief from my symptoms.  Its great. I don't like taking pills everyday unless needed and

this pill does the trick. I have been using Bentyl for

about 7 years now and have had no side effects from it."


"Only the brand name version of Effexor works for me.  Luckily my medical insurance agreed with my doctor and authorized me to continue getting the brand name version.

I have found it to be very effective.  An Interesting "good side effect" is it helps with my serious face pain. A win win medicine."


"I've had back pain on and off for years.  I'm a nurse and I am always hurting my back at work.  When an urgent care Dr. prescribed nabumatone for my back, it worked better than any narcotics I've ever tried.  It was amazing!"


"After 5 years on Cymbalta, I cannot say enough about its effectiveness. I really can't speak to the claims of pain relief, but as far as depression and anxiety, it's the best I can recommend. The insurance has tried several times to get my Dr to prescribe Celexa, or Effexor, but neither work like Cymbalta. Initially, I was a little spacy, and jittery, but those went away with time. I'd hate to have to pay for it as is. But, overall, I'd rather not take anything than to have to switch."


"I've only been on it for a month, but I'm really liking it so far. I haven't experienced any noticeable side effects. I have trouble with irregular & painful periods, acne, depression, mood swings, insomnia, etc. So far I've noticed that I haven't broken out since I started this birth control. I also have felt less depressed. I've had 1 period while on this birth control and it was just as painful as usual, but the bleeding was much slower and much lighter. (I go through 2 tampons every 8 hours as opposed to 2 every 1 hour) I haven't noticed any mood swings and my insomnia has definitely improved. Overall I really like this birth control. The only thing that could make it better is if it made my periods completely pain-free."


"While effective in decreasing my depression, I developed almost every side effect listed, (including anxiety, muscle soreness, unbearable joint pain, excessive sweating, severe memory loss, GERD, dysuria, brain shivers, hypothyroidism, loss of menstruation) and found myself on medications to treat each of them, ultimately using 19 prescription medications to deal with the side effects.  If I could have anticipated the side effects, and the expected difficulty of weaning off this, I would have continued to search for a better alternative.  "


"I fell thru the ice and drowned ( obviously resuscitated  )  at the age of 17.  In College I started getting terrible panic attacks that had me going to the ER sometimes 2 times a week.  I was put on Buspar and they might as well as given me a TicTac and told me THAT was a Miraclel Drug as well is would have probably been more effective.  Prozac,  Xanax , Valuim ALL seemed to make it worse Clonazepam is THE ONLY Med. that has worked it's been a life saver."


"Norvasc caused extreme leg and ankle edema and did not improve hypertension much. After 6 weeks of use I was put on lisinopril and within 2 days had no more leg swelling and blood pressure lowered greatly. So far so good on new medication."


"I've used sumatriptan for about 2 years to treat my migraines that I've had since I was 10. They're mostly period and stress related headaches. Nothing had ever helped and I'm excited that I can finally get on with my life without laying bed for days suffering in pain. It works pretty quickly- 10 or 15 minutes after I take the medication. It's a life saver.
It does make my extremities tingly and sensitive to heat and cold. But overall I'm thankful to have an option."


""I've had Nexplanon since September 2014, and let me say it's been bad. I was getting my period and it was lasting about a month, when it used to be only a week. The nurse had told me that after the one year my period was gonna be gone for good. Lies ! It's March 2016 and ive been on my period since December 2015 non stop! Worst birth control ever. I was on the depo and it was the same was on my period for a month. Im going back to the pill it always worked for me. I wouldn't recommend Nexplanon.""


"Started Belviq a little over 4 weeks ago.   Tried Phentermine in the past and I would lose weight but also not sleep.
Belviq has been awesome.  I have lost 10lbs in 4 weeks.  I have Hashimoto's disease so even at that slower rate I am elated!  I can diet for months and not lose any.
Do get dry mouth and a little sleepy at times but I am usually not hungry and have to remind myself to eat.  I am full with less food and don't have the "I have to have right now" cravings.  Pretty awesome."


"My experience with lexapro has been overall well, I suffer from a severe depression ever since I smoked a very potent strains of cannabis which triggered me to get severely depressed and anxious, I didn't take lexapro until about 6 months of it sitting in my drawer after manning up and growing the courage to take half of 10mg for a week until the side effects subsided and raised it to 10mg, I felt less anxious at first then after 2 weeks I raised it to 20mg and felt less depressed and that's what I'm currently on.
I'm waiting till week 8 too see if it gets better to know if I should keep taking it."


"I've been on Alprazolam (Xanax) for over five years now.  I take 2mg four times a day.  Xanax is the only medication, when taken as prescribed, that allows me to manage my anxiety and panic disorder.  I have my Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), My Severe Panic Disorder, My Antisocial tendencies, My Social Anxiety, My insecurity's and even my Agoraphobia all to a tolerable level. Xanax has greatly improved the quality of my life. If you can't find anything else that works, ask your doctor about Alprazolam."


"My pressure was reduced from 43 to 12. Fantastic and so far after 6 months use no side effects and long may that last!"


"It makes my stomach cramp and haven't lost as much weight as I had hoped"


"ENT prescribed me 1 x 25mg daily for 10 days to treat tinnitus, in case it was caused by a blocked Eustachian tube.  I had a very bad reaction to steroid.  I suffered from severe insomnia, depression and anxiety.  Psychologically, it caused me a lot of pain.  I started tapering off the Prednisolone after 7 days.  My ENT advised to just stop and not taper which concerned me as I was told to definitely taper so I tapered on my own by going down from 25mg -> 12.5mg -> 6.25mg.  I still suffered from the same psychological issues for 10 days afterwards.  Eventually my GP prescribed me Valium.  After taking 1 x 10mg valium, I found I returned to a normal psychological state (no anxiety, no depression and sleeping fine).  Tinnitus was not helped."


"Great sorce of birth contol"


"I've been on it for a month and I'm up to 3ml. I had a lot of trouble during the month with eating, and I was very nauseous in the beginning. I was eating about 1-2 times a day but that started to wear off the 2nd week at 3ml and I'm back to 3 meals a day. I've lost 12lbs this month and I have to admit I was not as diligent with my nutrition and exercise as usual. If this works as well with partial doses and a diet not nearly as clean as usual, this gives me hope. Looks like I can finally reach my weight loss goals!"


"I'm 23yrs old have I have been pregnant twice. After my last pregnancy I've been struggling to get the weight off and nothing seemed to work. I've been told by many of my friends how great Adipex works but now that I've tried it myself I have had great results. Weighing in at 257 on September 13,2010 depressed me, 3 days later I lost 8lbs. It suppresses my appetite and gives me energy but I get dry mouth a lot but drinking water to stay hydrated helps a lot. Overall I am happy with my results."


"Now that I being told by my primary care Dr. And an ENT that this drug I have taken for three years is the cause of breathing difficulty, a chronic cough, hoarseness, and extreme fatigue, I should be relieved but I am really angry.  I've been told my symptoms were those of a panic attack twice. I have had numerous tests, prescriptions from several different doctors with no relief only to find out that I have diabetes II and should never have been put on Micardis HCT to begin with. Trouble with sleeping was caused by severe sleep apnea...
I could go on and on, but the cough and hoarseness is still a big problem.

How long will these symptoms continue?"


"I've been taking Ritalin for about 4 months now and it has helped me immensely. I'm a college student and suffer from ADD, Major Depressive Disorder and OCD. I was put on this during a hospitalization because in the past I was on Concerta and it worked wonders. So being on this medication I have been able to concentrate better on my schooling and other tasks. The downfall with this med is that it lasts for about 5 hours before it wears off. The other downfall is that I am recovering from an eating disorder and the loss of appetite makes it hard to want to eat."


"I have polycystic ovarian syndrome and absolutely love Gianvi. This is my first birth control and I've been on it for almost a year. I was diagnosed with PCOS and my gyno put me on the medication. For me, I was getting periods every 9 months which to some people is a dream. But not for me. Now that I've been on the pill I do get it monthly and it lasts me about 4-5 days. And its done wonders for me. I've lost weight, my blood pressure has decreased. Used to be in the 160's and my breast have gotten larger. I don't suffer from mood swings but I do get terrible cramps but easily taken care of. And for acne, my skin has always been somewhat dry so I haven't noticed a difference. I would recommended this for people."


"Works very well for treating the cellulitis I got from an insect bite. But don't drink alcohol while you are on this medication. I had half a beer and started feeling really nauseous, had a migraine and my stomach hurt."


"Getting ready to ditch Linzess’s crazy priced  self! It works but it’s expensive. If your insurance will even cover it....

I have tried it all!!!!
800 mg of  Mg citrate  per day will clean you out per day ! I’ve been searching fo an over the counter solution. Gobbling Exlax works too but just ain’t right!"


"My anxiety is much more acute than before starting this medication."


"I've been on Effexor-XR for around 6 months now.  My dose is up to 300 mg, and it will probably increase to 375 mg next visit.  I was in an extremely deep depression and was initially prescribed prozac.  That was a mistake for me.  Affter a 2 week washout I was switched to a low dose of efexor, and it was gradually increased.  It is helping with the depression.  I have feelings again, and I can talk to people and meet their eyes.  It's not so good for the generalised anxiety.  Side effects at the start were lack of appetite and insomnia.  Only the insomnia remains, and has got worse as the dose has increased."


"I took 2 teaspoons of this cough medicine because I have been bothered with consistent cough due to virus that has overtaken my family. Anyway, I fell in a twilight sleep where I could still hear the T.V and could hear myself snore. I was having scary dreams. I couldn't urinate when I went to the bathroom. Going into the 3rd or 4th hour after taking the medicine, I woke up with nausea, dizziness, and headache. I ended up sleeping on the bathroom floor with a pillow. That kind of reaction is not something that I want to experience again."


Esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone

"Intense hot flashes all day and night. By the time one started to go away another started."


Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

"Love BEYAZ.  I was taking YAZ and LOVED that too.

I do have breast tenderness with this pill and haven't with other pills in the past.  I still give it a 10 because I feel great on this pill."


"I have taken Relpax 3-4 times, and strangely enough I have had extremely vivid nightmares.  This is very unusual for me because I'm not the type to have nightmares.  Normally, I might have one per year, and suddenly as I have taken this medication I've had nightmares each night that I have taken the medication.  I think it's not a coincidence since this has already occurred 3-4 times in less than 2 weeks."


"Works okay after a couple of days with no side efects, but everybody is different."


"I have been taking this medication for a week and feel so much better. Had a car accident over 20 years ago and I suffer from chronic lower back, and hip pain. I take 25mg. However it has made my hot flashes worse."


"Nothing else helps to survive my yearly Bronchitis!"


"Causes Constipation."


"I never write reviews for things online because I usually feel like it's a waste of time. I got a yeast infection about a week ago (Monday 2/1/16) and finally went in to my doctor to get something to treat it on Thursday (2/4/16). My doctor gave me the one time pill Fluconazole and I went online to look at reviews. I was TERRIFIED to take the Fluconazole because there were so many bad reviews! People saying that they had terrible nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.... I prepared for the worst.

But the worst never came! I might have had sliiiiight nausea after about 24 hours but that's really it. Instead, it started to take effect and the itchiness began wearing off. Today, 2/8/16, I am completely free of itching. Fluconazole is GREAT!"


"With irritable bowel syndrome and fibromyalgia, I try and take as few medicines as possible. Tramadol works great for me. Sometimes I will only take 1/2 a (50mg) pill and it will make a difference - less pain, a slight mood elevator, and NO irritable bowel problems."


"I have taken Metroprolol (Beta Blocker) for years for high blood pressure caused by renal FMD. The negative side effect was primarily on cognitive function plus cold hands and feet. My short term memory really became poor. i experimented by taking myself off it for a few weeks and then putting myself back on it. I was able to measure a clear difference in cognitive function. I decided to refuse to take any more Metroprolol and my doctor found me Felodipine which is fine."


"I love this medication. Im 16 and had major anxiety. I used to not wanna be around people at all. I hated so many things. Now that I'm taking the medicine I realized I also had depression. I'm a whole other person. I'm so happy and my anxiety has lessened greatly."


"I am prediabetic.  My Doctor started me on Tanzeum and so far I have been nothing but sick! Body aches, diarrhea, and vomiting for 6 days and counting!"


Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation

"I was prescribed this drug after my third stroke ,after one week I found severe joint pains, knee, elbows, shoulder, after another week the aches spread wrist, ankle and spine.I stopped taking it but after a further two weeks my symptoms persist."


"My fiancé started with cluster headaches about six years ago. At first he was misdiagnosed by two doctors. We had to relocate due to work and found the best neurologist at Hershey Medical. He was diagnosed within seconds as having cluster headaches. It was explained that these headaches are usually misdiagnosed. The doctor put him on verapamil 120 ER and sumatriptan nasal along with oxygen. We had to increase to 180 but my fiancé has finally began to live a more normal life. He still gets the episodes but we are learning to adjust his meds as needed. THANK GOD AND HERSHEY MEDICAL"


"One 60mg tablet made me so sick. I threw up all day. When I wasn't throwing up, I was sleeping. "


"I had a yeast infection for the past 3 days, went to my doctor and be gave me the one time pill that usually relieves symptoms in 24 hours. It didnt so I bought monistat-7. I did exactly as the instructions said and waited to insert before bed. I layed down immediately after and instantly the itching was intensifying by the second. I had a burning sensation. I'm in tears rolling back and forth in bed. I took a shower and tried to push the rest out and it helped but it definitely didn't go away. I work at 6am and it's almost 12am. Wish me luck! I am never using this product again if my life depended on it."


"I was prescribed Qsymia back in January but did not start taking it until 3/23/14 starting weight 292 I am now down to 228. I have never felt better my A1C was 6.6 in January in July it was 5.6 hoping when I go on November to be completely rid of this diabetes nonsense. I feel fantastic. I had minor side effects tingly toes and dry mouth but that went away after the first week. Hoping my doctor will keep me on until my goal weight of 180/190. Since she said I could be on it for a year.  I only pay 10 dollars for 30 pills which is great but with my old insurance it was 80 that is why I took so long to start it."


"Had 2nd degree burns on face from overheated, exploding coffee."


"Less obsessional thoughts on this!"


"I'm 27 and have been on Lexapro for 8 months. I take 10mg/day (5mg in the morning, 5mg in the evening). I've been depressed since I was 14 and as an adult started having severe anxiety. I was in therapy for 10 yrs but still having a lot of trouble functioning. Lexapro has really made me FUNCTIONAL and happy, I enjoy my hobbies/friends more and I no longer obsess about things until I break myself down. MAJOR EFFECT FOR ME IS REDUCING OBSESSIVE THOUGHTS, cycles of worry/loneliness. I'm so happy with this medicine and want to be on it the rest of my life. My friendships, work, and romantic relationships are healthier. Only side effects are drowsiness (fixed by taking 2 small doses instead of 1 big one) and vivid dreams (awesome)."


"I'm 31, married with 2 kids and was looking for a more permanent form of birth control. Overall I've been satisfied with the Mirena, I've had it almost 3yrs now. I didn't have too much discomfort with the insertion, just some mild cramping. The first 6 months my period was very irregular, a lot of spotting but not heavy and now it's more regular and has remained light which is nice, no cramping. My only compliant would be an increase in acne, that's really been my only side effect."


"I'm at my 12 week mark. My doctor said I can be done now if I wish to be, but I'm going to go one more month just to be safe. My face, chest, and back are completely clear of acne. My side effects have been the normal: chapped lips (use aquaphor), dry eyes (eye drops), and just recently- joint pain. I've always had some joint and back pain but it's gotten much worse the last couple of months. It may not even be related to the medication. However, I am getting an MRI just to be safe. I love the medication this far. I've heard horrible stories about people having bad side effects for years and years after, but I wonder how much of that is really related to the medication. People naturally get joint pain, etc. as they age."


"I started taking Effexor at age 19 after about 2 1/2 years on Prozac. The reason for the switch was that I developed anxiety problems at that age in addition to depression, and the Prozac was not treating the anxiety. Effexor works very well to treat both anxiety and depression but if I stop taking it for even 1-2 days (which is often because I am very forgetful) I become extremely depressed for the next 1-2 days. Right now I am in one such down swing after taking my Effexor for the first time in about 5 days. If you avoid doing that though you should be fine, the medication does help a lot."


"I hated this method. I've been on it for two months and I've bled every single day since. I would not recommend it at all! I was so disappointed not to mention how it totally ended my sex life."


"I have been taking Keppra for 4 1/2 years, after head trauma from an auto accident caused me to have a seizure while in hospital.  I have experienced some minor occurances of side effects, but nothing compared to the problem I experienced while taking Dilantin, which caused me to lose my ability to reason, and to express myself, i.e. Dilantin made me an apparent idiot.  My greatest annoyance with Keppra is the rise in cost- 46% over these past 4 1/2 years."


"I am almost 43 and started having hot flashes a year and a half ago.  My daytime hot flashes were terrible.  Talk about embarrassing.   I looked like a sweating tomato.  Everyone was always asking if I was ok.  How do you tell perfect strangers to back off politely.   I was 'slightly'  irritable. At night was a thousand times worse.  I felt like I was trying to sleep in a puddle.  Tired of washing my pillows and linens everyday..   Started 0.1 mg twice a day today hoping it works.  I am tired of living in a sauna.  It's hard to even stay hydrated this way.  It has to stop."


"I used Saxenda for 6 months with little or no side effects. I loved it...then my insurance decided it wasn't going to pay for it so ...off I went.  Now I am just trying to maintain the weight loss...25lbs...I gained back 6 right off the bat...huge appetite the first couple of weeks off drug.."


"I have osteoarthritis in my right knee and fingers foot and ankle. I was also diagnosed with a 5th metatarsal stress fracture. Apparently I had the stress fracture for at least a year but thought it was arthritis.

I was prescribed 15 mg of mobic daily by a podiatrist for the stress fracture. Within 1 hour of taking it the pain was almost gone. I had been taking 600-1200 mg of ibuprofen on a bad day of flares, sometimes having to take naproxen instead

Mobic allows me restful sleep but it does make me drowsy...I need 10 hours of sleep to recover. However I can take it every other day and it still works on both sharp and dull pain. This in the only NSAID that has worked this well for me and I have taken them all for the past 10 years"


"I am a Derm nurse. I used the coupon, got mine free plus got samples from office. If you use it at first sign of a flare it's great. It is kind of messy and I had white medicine on my teeth. 1 pill better than taking Valtrex up to 5 days."


"My grandmother was suffering from back pain from many years. One of my colleague suggest to take the treatment from Delhi Pain Management Center. After that, we visited over there. The back pain specialist treat her very carefully. Within 10-15 days  my grandmother get rid of pain."


"After taking the zosyn for 10 days I could hardly hear.  It has improved somewhat but not like it was prior to taking the medication."


"Has not helped with anixiety at all. Just makes me terribly sleepy, so I cannot take it during the day"


"I took this medication when both of my parents died within 2 weeks. It worked really great for about a year. now I feel like it doesn't work like it used to and maybe my body's gotten used to it. But if you ever miss a dose you have extreme nightmares. So I am scared to go to sleep without taking it and thinking about maybe trying something new."


"First infusion  - experienced swelling everywhere (inside and out), two days after infusion. Day 1 had a migraine like headache (Light sensitivity), fatigue, some heart rhythm issue (temporary) and temporary voice changes. I was pre-dosed with Tylenol.
Second infusion  - pre dosed with Benadryl and solumedrol, very slight swelling, headaches coming on now (I was told: Literature says these headaches will improve with subsequent infusions), less heart involvement, I tried to sleep through most of the infusion time (1 1/2 - 2 hours with prep). I was blessed to be accepted by the HEALTHWELL FOUNDATION where I applied for co-pay assistance.  "


"Very effective for cough but did have the side effect of diarrhea...if I had to be out of the house or had to go to work,  I would think twice before taking Delsym!!"


"I think every diabetic should be on this. In a normal individual it is produced with insulin and released at the same time to keep sugar from rising too much after a meal, to keep the food in the stomach longer, give a feeling of fullness and control appetite, and keep the liver from producing too much insulin. Type1's and 2's both benefit from Symilin's action of blunting that peak of glucose after a meal, taking less insulin (because of its synergistic effect and preventing the liver from adding to the problem by producing glucose on top of it all. For those who are overweight, it controls appetite so you can get your mind off of food and eat normal sized portions."


Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome

"Rash, goosebumps even when hot, odd blood pressure swings, scalp tingling and other problems.  Was taken off it fairly quickly."


"Due to my genetics and hormone imbalances it is really hard for me to lose weight no matter how hard I try. My dr prescribed me saxenda and I was hoping this would help. It does, but looking at the studies people only lost about 20 lbs in a year. That seems pretty useless. Though it does work by killing your appetite and pretty much turning you off from food. So I did lose 10 lbs in a week but mostly bc I wasn't eating. However, it is not worth the god awful side effects. The injection stings and left little bruises. The first few days I was just a little queasy, then the nausea got worse, the stomach cramps and mix of constipation and not. Then came the awful sour stomach and reflux and the vomiting. After 2 weeks I'm done."


"26 yo, no pregnancies. I had my Skyla inserted about 1 month ago because I was tired of remembering to take my OCPs. I took 2 ibuprofen the morning of my appointment. Insertion definitely hurt, but to me it felt no worse than having a PAP done. Very tolerable. And it only took a couple of minutes.  No cramping or bleeding the day of or day after. Mild spotting since then, but no period. It's been about a month and I've noticed a few side effects: occasional terrrrrible cramps & my acne got worse-- however, both of those side effects could potentially have been from me going off of my OCPs and have nothing to do with Skyla, but who knows. Would definitely recommend & Medicaid covered mine-- as they should cover any form of birth control."


"My husband and I had sex without protection (drunk) on04/06/15. Took levonelle (1st time) 12hrs later and pretty sure I ovulated on 06/06/15 (very sensitive to my cycle). No nausea or cramps after taking MAP until 08/06/15. Lower abdominal cramping since then (6days now) and moderate nausea (on and off). Had brown discharge yest (13/06/15) and thought period coming but then it stopped. Had a little brown discharge earlier today again and then this evening I am so bloated, have a pinchy, crampy feeling (like ovulation pain) and had a yellowish discharge. Just took paracetamol as I feel so awful and can't get to sleep. Am I pregnant or has this pill just seriously messed with my hormones? Anyone else felt like this??"


"After three weeks on Copaxone, I broke out in hives."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"I tolerated the Suprep better than the Moviprep. The taste was much better. I mixed it with Sprite then drank the 32 oz. of water after. Moviprep made me sick for 3 days after the procedure and I wasn't cleared out good enough, so, my gastro gave me the Suprep and it worked much better. I have to repeat it in 5 years, so, I am going to ask for the Suprep again."


"Self medicating currently at around 150mg daily in 3 doses. Sometimes depression hits me hard and I bump it up to 200mg. Crushing depression makes me want to give up everything and makes me hate everything but Tramadol makes me calm and I can do things again."


"I had side effects from these drugs but found when I did not take them at the same time it wasn't as bad. In States where it's legal, THC help with the diverticulitis as well as the side effects of flagyl and cipro."


"Amazing effects. Up to 48hrs effective. Penis remains hard. If u herpes positive then it did trigger my herpes in 12 hrs....this is a big issue."


"I use it for Osteoarthritis of the knee and shoulder arthritis from torn rotator cuffs.  It has helped me alleviate the need for surgery for many years.  It is very effective."


"I have been administering Egrifta now for 2 1/2 month's, with absolutely no reduction of abdominal fat. I am a thin person with my abdominal fat causing me to be unable to close my buttons and zippers of my clothing. Then I heard of Egrifta thinking it was the answer. Wrong! No results, just a painful irritated, scar tissue in my abdomen now. "


"Within one week of taking this medication my pain started to abide. By the end of a month the pain that I had been suffering from for years was gone."


"I had Paraguard implanted in June 2016. I immediately got a yeast infection; which I hadn't had one in about 10 years. After that, it seemed to cause yeast infections almost monthly. The worst part about having it was that it caused longer periods and very heavy bleeding. My periods went from about 5 days to 8-9 days. It was heavy bleeding all 8-9 days. I use menstrual cups and before paraguard, I never leaked even on my heaviest days. I had to change my menstrual cup 3-4 times a day and wear a panty liner to prevent ruining my panties and pants from embarrassing leaks. I felt the heavy bleeding was holding me back from things like working out. Had it removed and went back on the mini pill. Periods are normal again."


"Strained my rotator cuff, MD acute care practice prescribed 4mg. I asked both doctor and pharmacist if it was okay to take with Allegra D. Both said yes. Luckily I was safe at home. It was scary how sedated I was. I had set an alarm for an appointment 2hours after taking mess. I got out of bed and could hardly make it to the restroom. Needless to say I cancelled the appointment. Next time I took the Medicines separately and broke the 4 mg table into 1mg. I'm no lightweight but this was too strong for me."


"I have had no major problems except for insomnia."


"I was diagnosed with BV 2 days ago and had had this issue with my lower bits for over 3 weeks and thought it would possibly go away but had went to a doctor and got tested. 2nd day of taking the meds my symptoms went away and I love it. No more foul discharge and fishy smell. I am required to take 2 pills per a day for 7 days. Even though I see results and its day 3 I will take them all for the 7 days just to be sure."


"I have been on Bydureon for just under a week.  I have not been able to eat very much.  I am nauseous every day and no very little energy.  I've been considering going to see my doctor to see whats wrong with me but I see from these messages that it's probably from the injection.  Of course, I've lost a few pounds because I cannot eat anything.

I HATE HOW I FEEL!"


"Prescribed Metronidazole 200mg three times a day for 5 days alongside Amoxicillin 250mg same dose. After 24 hours the horrific pain in my tooth has gone and aside from a dizzy spell yesterday have not noticed any side effects. Also taking ibuprofen for the pain but have cut back on that now that it's gone. So glad to be feeling normal again! Have not drunk any alcohol as advised by dentist."


"I took Cymbalta for the first time last night. Within an hour I was falling asleep on the couch, which I never do. Usually I have insomnia, but I slept through the night. However, when I woke up I was violently nauseous and had to take an anti nausea medication (which I sometimes use when my anxiety is really bad cause it makes me sick). I attempted to go about my normal day, but found myself having to take two naps because I was excessively tired. I've been watching and reading about this medication all day and I am terrified to take another dose because of the side effects and ultimate withdrawal I'll experience if it doesn't work out. I noticed today, through my headache and tiredness that I felt more calm. I'm praying it works for me!"


"I LOVE this product. I have been using it for about 3 months now and I didn't experience any of the issues others have been posting on here. From the day I started using it, my skin has gotten continuously clearer, I didn't have that "worse before it gets better" phase. I have fairly oily skin and used to get huge, obnoxious "under-the-skin" pimples on my chin and forehead. I would also get tons of blackheads around my nose. Now, I put Epiduo on every night before I go to bed after washing my face with Neutrogena Ultra Gentle cleanser. In the morning, I wash the Epiduo off again and put on Neutrogena face cream with sunscreen in it.  My skin has never been so soft and clear. I don't even have to wear makeup to cover my face anymore!"


"Chantix worked and I am sure I would have been a non smoker if I could have finished the treatment. Stomach pain, nausea, and screwy sleep. But, it did take the desire away. Fast forward eight years. Decided to look into what makes chantix work. Cytisine compounds. I ordered tabex (cytisine) from Bulgaria. Three days smoke free. No cravings or side effects! If one doesn't work, try the other. My problem was I could never get my mind set right about quitting. I'd want to, but as soon as I tried... I let my thinking trick me back into smoking. Am doing really good on the tabex. Ps... Been smoking since 13. Turned 40 this year. Got tired of this battle. But needed help to let it go!"


"Been taking Doxycycline for about 6 weeks, 2 x 50mg tabs daily. Definitely seen improvement in my Rosacea, inflammation to face and eyes decreased quite significantly Was taking Oxytetracycline prior to this which was less effective."


"Effective. However, because of issues with possible Bladder Cancer reports, my new Endocrinologist immediately took me off Actos. Also, nausea and vomiting side effects."


"At first, Viibryd was God send. I was always happy, no sexual side effects, no fatigue: it worked absolutely great. I went through the trial pack and forgot to get a prescription. About 2 months go by (because I'm lazy) and I finally go to the doctors to get another trial and a prescription. This time around of starting up, there's major side effects. The medication SOMEWHAT helps with my depression now, and I still get a strong sense of paranoia and hopelessness. The medication has STRONG sexual side effects now, and all arousal whatsoever is gone now. The insomnia is TERRIBLE. I get maybe 3 or 4 hours of sleep now. And might I mention I'm on the low dosages; I haven't even started the 40mg yet."


"This medication, when used properly, does help with generalized anxiety.

The only problem is I was never told how to take it properly. I became addicted, and a bit suicidal. It wreaked absolute havoc on my life and the lives of my family.
Name the side effect - I had it.  It caused depression so bad, that I couldn't get out of bed. Insomnia to the point of where I was convinced I was losing my mind. Looking back now, it's hard to believe I ever felt the way I did, but I did.

Please do research on the drug before taking it."


"I have a condition that weakens my immune system, so I get yeast infections couple times a year. This medication has been the best over the counter treatment for me. It's more of an ointment than cream and I think that's why it works so well for me."


"Ever since I've been getting my period I've had dier cramps to the point where id have to miss school for 2 days each month and take sleepy medicine to knock me out. Minastrin absolutely releaved my cramps. I will occasionally feel a discomfort but not bad enough where I have to take pain killers. At first when I got it I barely got my period but now I've had it for close to 3 weeks. I'm not sure if this has to do with the birth control but probably. If I wasn't continuously on my period than I would rate it at an 8 because sometimes it gives me mood swings as well."


"I started off on 100mg for anxiety for 6 months now my doctor bumped it up to 600mg a day....
It doesn't work for my aniexty
It works good for my nerve pain in hands, legs, arms....
It's not a good Medicine for anxiety"


"This product definitely works! Please be forewarned that the pump style tube may stop working. Since mine stopped working before I could use it a second time, I decided to take it apart to pull out the medicine. What I found was a small pea sized amount within the overly long casing. Don't mistake the outer case as the amount you get because you are being ripped off! I bought the tube style & it has 3x more product even though both styles claim to have the same amount."


"I have been on this for over 2 months.  On max. Dosage.  Nothing.  Has not helped with my depression  at all. Going to call my Doctor today."


"So I took plan b less than 12 hours after sex and I ended up pregnant . I am not sure what the chances of this happening are but it definitely happened to me. Expect the unexpected. If it happened to me it could happen to anyone, anything is possible... I took it for a reason and now I have to face something life changing."


"After doing a lot of research and talking to my doctor about my options (she recommended an IUD but after looking into IUD options the pain of insertion didn't seem worth it). I had nexplanon inserted in February of 2016. The insertion was literally painless. I am a big wimp when it comes to shots and needles in my arm and I couldn't feel the numbing shot. I had a large bruise afterward, and my arm was sore for the following week but manageable. Over the following months, I definitely gained weight, but I attribute that to bad eating habits and lack of exercise (lost all the weight pretty quick after resuming a healthy diet). I never experienced any heavy bleeding, just skipped a month between menstrual cycles."


"Before taking Amitizia I had stomach pain every single time I ate, suffered from severe constipation, have gas and bloating. I take 24 mg twice a day and my pain has completely diminished, but I still have severe constipation and still get bloated every time I eat. The medicine does help, but not completely. "


"At first I felt better, but eventually depression was MUCH worse.  (FYI~ do NOT drink alcohol on this med~ the next day I was almost suicidal). The side effects were terrible, ranging from random weird twitches, insomnia, over-eating, diarrhea, to exacerbating my original condition in the first place. Glad it helped some people but it was not for me."


"Never had any allergic reactions to medicine before but after starting this for an infection on my foot, over the course of 7 days, I had severe headaches (which I almost never get), fever, chills, body aches, insomnia, dry cough, loss of appetite, nausea. Was meant to take this for 3 more days but after calling my doctor they okayed me to stop. Been off it 12hrs and am already feeling better."


"53 years old and have tried it twice. Cialis 10mg didn't do much.  20 mg worked great.  I could really tell the improvement.  No side effects other than a little flushing.  Very Happy."


"I was diagnosed with stage 4 endometriosis at 17 years old. After being on Lupron for 6 months, my doctor proceeded to put me on Depo for the rest of my life until I decide to have kids, and then back on the shot afterwards. I am now on my 5th shot and I've had horrible endometriosis pain(not cramps, very different pain) and have had my period for 2 weeks. I am not sure the Depo is working correctly with my body but other than that, the previous shots have made almost all pain from my endometriosis go away."


"Took 8 weeks to improve depression minimal side effects"


"I have been seeing a counselor regarding some personal issues going on.  She thought I was mildly autistic or had some sort of social disorder because she couldn't read my body language.  I am in my mid 40s and work in PR.  Nobody has ever brought it up. She said to go to a behavioral specialist anyway to see what they says.  The Specialist diagnosed me with Cyclothemia, which seems to be bipolar light, or rather just moody.  Certainly the latter is true.  I'm not a fan of meds but this has really changed me, for the better I believe.  If I forget to take it, boy can I tell.  Not sure if it's withdrawals or how I used to feel.  If I lose my insurance I can keep taking it.  It's cheap thank goodness."


"I have tried a few types of birth control pills before this, but Lo/Ovral has been very effective as far as period control is concerned.  I usually skip the week of placebos and jump straight into the next pack to avoid having periods altogether, and this is the only birth control pill that doesn't cause breakthrough bleeding as a result. It has been an effective contraceptive."


"I am a victim of bad diagnosis my brain scan has revealed a normal brain I have suffered from concussion which has led to irritable behaviour nothing else.
My medical practioner is not honest as I am 62 years old and this drug is not indicated for my age
I have had differences with my family and disputes in property which has led to unethical relations to force this treatment on me.
It's voluntary to go to psychiatric institutions but I have been forced into it.
In the past I was treated with clozapine which led to tumors in my stomach and bone pain. I have also been treated with olanzapine which caused insulin resistant diabetes
I have treated side effects with citrus peels and high doses of vitamins for diabetes and tibetan medicine for tumors"


"Normally I would get my script for 90 40mg Oxycontin and 60 Ir 30s they would all be gone in less then 2 weeks then the withdrawals would set in and I'll be looking for pills everywhere even stealing to get anything to stop the pains from withdrawals, until I found Suboxone. I can go from taking tons of oxycodone to 2 x 8mg Suboxone a day at first then 4mg a day and no withdrawals. It's my MR. NORMAL PILL as my wife says. This pill works and I have helped out several of my addict friends get off there pain killers by sending them to my doctor. This is definitely a miracle pill. I can work and play with my kids like a normal dad. Again try it, guaranteed this pill works!"


"I've gotten cold sores for a few years now, usually one small one every few months maybe. As soon as I feel the tingle I put this on and it shortens the healing time to just a few days (2-3) and keeps it looking skin toned rather than that gross red or white. Also I load up on L-Lysine which has really helped reduce the frequency of outbreaks. It's now been almost 6 months since my last visible cold sore."


"Tramadol gave me moderate pain relief, however, it was EXCELLENT for my depression/anxiety. Lost 2 kilos in 2 weeks, which is great too, because I was a little overweight due to amitriptyline, and extra pounds is always bad when we are talking about pain...

@atualization
Stopped working after 2 months"


"Hi All

Im a young man 24 years old, I have several issues with my brain since many years ago.... I have a Major Depression, GAD, SAD, OCD, and Panic Disorder.

I've been tried many option, i tried Hypnotherapy, Emotional Therapy, CBT , also I been to some psychiatrist in Indonesia and Singapore.

Finally I met the best psychiatrist in my country, and with him I found best med and finally cure my problem. You all have to try this too and talk to your psychiatrist to ask for prescription.

Every Morning I take 1mg Ativan
and
Every Night I take 5mg Zyprexa and 150mg Zoloft

Please try this, please.. Enjoy your life..
Also CBT is good as well..."


"After years of asthma I actually have thrown away full expired bottles of my fast acting inhaler because I DON'T NEED THEM NOW THAT I HAVE ADVAIR. I tried  to stop it once and noticed the difference, one dose first thing in the morning and I am good for the whole day."


"I've been on Lunesta for 3 years and would sleep 8 hours exactly every night..Cost went to $125 a month (New Insurance) and then switched to Ambien but only slept 4-5 hours a night. Tried Silenor for the first time last night and slept almost 11 hours."


"It seemed to work for me okay. Then suddenly my already thin hair started falling out by the handful."


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"Trinessa was an awful experience for me. I wasn't on it very long until I started having bad side effects. I had vaginal itching, mood swings, depression and increase in acne. After experiencing depression I soon quit taking it and my period started. Trinessa had also caused my period symptoms to be much worse."


"I was prescribed this drug for anxiety I took it home and managed to take it for 2 days but immediately noticed severe insomnia that after two days made me stop taking it. On top of the inability to sleep despite feeling tired I had absolutely zero appetite. In the little over 48 hours I had only managed to eat a handful of cherries...
However when I was on the drug I did notice less irritability and increased fatigue which I attributed to not sleeping or eating."


"Okay so I was PRAYING this stuff worked. I'm going to be very detailed bc some people aren't and I needed details. So I got my last period Nov 11th. On the 25th (I googled after and it was legit the peak day for ovulation for me) the condom broke and everything happened inside me. No "pull out" bc we legit thought the condom was on. So IMMEDIATELY after we went to Walmart and got plan B. I took it within the hour that it happened. That night I felt hella bloated and gross and that weekend I was a tad nauseous but it wasn't too bad. 5 days later I got my period (started with dark discharge and now blood) and it's two weeks early but many reviews said this happened to other people so no need to freak out!"


"This medication is amazing, but after 2 months I gained 20lbs. :/"


"Ditto on rebound sleepless when discontinued. I have done very strange things with no memory including taking additional Ambien. It has helped me sleep when under extreme stress but watch out. Now I am trying to learn how to sleep naturally."


"I'm a 61 year old man, I took Inderal LA 60mg for a year. For about 8 months it worked well, migraines would start and then go away after 5 to minutes. It caused me to gain 15 pounds even with dieting and exercise, it also causes ED but I was able to fix that with 5mg Cialis. In the last 2 months It has stopped preventing the migraines and causes problems with fatigue and at times shortness of breath, and the Cialis is no longer working (a big problem as far as I am concerned and my girlfriend too). It never stopped migraines caused by food triggers of which I have many."


"I take this medicine for the treatment of chronic pancreatitis.  Its a good medicine and works well."


"I've been on this shot for a little more than a year, and at first it was fine but about halfway through my year I began having random periods of spotting. I noticed it usually began after (and sometimes DURING) sex. I haven't gained much weight or anything but bleeding during sex is NOT fun. I would recommend this form of birth control but something must be done about the irregular bleeding."


"I have been taking this medication for 2 years now. First year, it worked like a wonder pill. Minimal side effects such as nausea and drowsiness after in jesting it. Some times I would have a feeling of impending doom like if my life was going to end after I took the pill. Later this medicine turned out horrible. I don't know what a night sleep is. It causes me severe insomnia. I feel always tired even after sleeping 15 hours.  I'm suffering from a severe depression from this medicine. It makes me irritable and angry. It drains me of motivation.  The only thing I can say good about this medicine, is that it has caused me no weight gain whatsoever. This medication drains me from being able to live life."


"Did not help even a little for my panic attacks and anxiety. In fact it caused my depression to relapse after years of being ok."


"Idk what everyone on here is complaining about I've had Mirena for about 7 months. Yes I've suffered the hair loss, but I'm not tired and I'm definitely not bleeding anymore. I had 2 regular periods since insertion and I spot a very light pink blood for about 1 day every month. I was bleeding nonstop for 2 months before this device was inserted. You can't start a medication and get upset after 4 weeks because it's not working. Things take time. It took 8 weeks for my cycle to regulate and 12 weeks to lose my periods all together. Chill out. It's not magic it's medication and it takes a while to work."


"I was caught in a vicious cycle of soaking wet hot flash after soaking wet hot flash which caused me to become agitated which caused my heart to race ALL NIGHT LONG which then caused me to be irritable and I could barely focus during the day.  My doctor started me on the estradiol patch .05 mg and within a few days I felt like a new person.  I now go through the entire night maybe one minor hot flash and the resulting anxiety is gone.  I sleep now better than I ever have.  The only side effect I have noticed is that my breasts are a little tender but not enough to make me stop.  If I wind up gaining a few pounds who cares I am a human being again."


"Been taking for about two days and it seems to be working, but the side effects are terrible I feel tired and have a headache and pains in my chest area. Make sure to drink water and don't lie down for 10 minutes after taking it."


"I was prescribed Effexor XR for anxiety and it has worked wonderfully. I have NO panic attacks, my constant level of anxiety is gone. However, I think it has worsened my depression slightly. Everyone responds to this medicine differently I guess, and I am more than willing to deal with minor depression if it means my anxiety is gone. This medicine has been great."


"I find in combination with the lasix and potassium pills and with a heart healthy low sodium diet I feel absolutely great! And exercise helps a lot if your able..  good luck to all! I'm one of the lucky ones I guess? First time I used lasix was in the emergency room they gave me a huge shot of it and when I left there three hours later my ankles and feet were totally back to normal! I probably lost three to four pounds in 3 hours! and my breathing was not labored any longer! Thank God for lasix!"


"Lysinopril only put a dent in my elevated hypertension. My doctor took me off lysinopril and now I'm on this medication.  I'm still monitoring my blood pressure daily but I already feel a difference in my mobility. I'm able to walk better. I've passed enough fluid to be able to stand comfortably. Maybe I can do physical exercise now. I have fewer headaches. I'll know if this medication has worked favorably in a month or so when I go back to the doctor for a follow up checkup. I do feel better."


"This medicine isn't working for my sciatica. Makes me irritable but no other side effects or relief from pain. "


"So I started Enbrel two days ago and I feel exhausted , nauseous, and have a strange metallic taste in my mouth.  Has anyone ever experienced this?   I am told I should feel like a new person but I feel uncomfortable."


"I would recommend Accutane to almost everyone who suffers from acne. I've had acne since I was probably 12, I am now 15 and on my 4th (and last) month of Accutane. I also suffer from asthma, so my lungs were dried out more then ever since I was taking Accutane, but with drinking tons and tons of water and Gatorade I've been doing better then I ever thought I would. I've been able to handle our volleyball conditioning over the entire summer. I carry chapstick everywhere and I've experienced that when I scratch my arms, they would just look terrible and scab up and my skin was super sensitive and cut open for almost everything."


"For the first few months everything was ok and I had no symptoms at all. The past few weeks have been bad though because I've been getting spotting, nausea, vomiting, cramps, and mood swings. My friend has been taking this birth control for 6 years and has recently stopped taking it due to similar symptoms. Not quite sure what to think of this bc anymore."


"I experience sinus problems frequently, mostly from allergies probably. I have headaches and stuffy nose etc. This medication is wonderful. I should receive money for how many times I have recommended this to people. I feel like I can even think clearer when I take this. I rarely experience side effects. Maybe one time I had dizziness. Great product."


"Absolute worst. Dizzy/nauseous for a month. Migraines...it was hard work . Finally realized it was those pills. After being off of them a week, I feel better."


"I had a severe side-effect of naproxen. I had some inflammation in my left knee and it was bothering me with sitting down, so I showed it to the doctor. I was prescribed Naproxen 500mg twice a day for 5 days. I took three tables in 36 hours (making sure after lunch and dinner and with plenty of water) and after taking second pill on the fist day, I had terrible time. I couldn't sleep, have severe funny feeling in my stomach, right under my ribs and just above the stomach. I had strong empty-stomach feeling all the time. The feel for my whole body was terrible and I feel super-sick. I didn't throw up or had loose-motions but had lots of stomach pain and extreme heart-burn.

I stopped taking medicine after 3 pills and informed my doctor."


"My neurosurgeon prescribed this medication for me after having a lumbar fusion. I was in so much pain, I wanted to cry!"


"I took Macrobid for a Bladder infection, no real side effect other then exhausted all the time. Finished the 7 days on the 8th day symptoms were back by the 9th day."


"I'm in my mid 30's & was diagnosed with ADHD approx 4 months ago. I started on 10 mg 2x a day & am currently on 20 mg 3 x a day. I tried Daytrana, the Ritalin patch, but it made me aggressive & hungry! In less than a month I had gained 20 lbs. I'm back on the pill & so far I love it! I wish I had this back in school! Unfortunately my mom wasn't a believer in ADHD. I am calmer, can think rationally vs going straight off emotions, the racing thoughts have ceased & I can complete tasks I start now. It's also given me more motivation in my life. Before Ritalin I was ready to give up on life & did nothing. I can now take care of responsibilities! My mood has even improved & my patience with my children & people in General has vastly improved."


"This is an amazing contraceptive. I love it. I have been using it since last year and I haven't had any problems. My boyfriend rarely notices it, and I never feel it. It works well for me because its just enough hormones for my body and its released at a steady amount everyday and I dont have to remember to take a pill every day at the same time. That makes it so convenient for me."


"Wish I could say it was effective, but I could not get past the side effects within the first week. I was light-headed,dizz, faint and did not feel much like myself. The doctor told me I needed an adjusting period. By the second week, it was too much and I stop taking the pills. So now I'm wearing a nitroglycerin patch and carry Nitro pills with me at all times. I'm  on an EECP machine which dilates vessels and supposedly  encourages new vessel growth. This treatment is 5 days a week, 1 hour per session for 7 weeks."


"I have been on Nexplanon for for about 2 years now. I was given the micro pill to try out before getting the Nexplanon rod put in which is the exact same thing as the rod, but in pill form just to see how I do with the side effects. Immediately 3 days on the pill I started bleeding non-stop until the day I got the rod put in. 1 week after having the rod put in I bled for 1 month straight non-stop. Extreme moodiness. I felt I was getting depressed and extreme cramps. After about 6 months the mood swings went away and I would still bleed a lot. I would have a period ever other week and sometimes I would skip 3 months. It all depends. Other than that I LOVE this birth control because of how less likely it is to get pregnant!"


"I've had several surgeries and was administered Dilaudid and had horrible side effects during and after use so for my most recent surgery I asked for an alternative and the surgeon gave me Toradol which enabled me to get out of bed with no pain and walk hours after surgery. The use is limited due to risk of liver damage but it is a good alternative to opiates."


"I had an attack of shingles last December. I experienced the typical symptoms: rash, burning pain, itching etc. After the scabs had dried I was put on Lyrica to ease the nerve pain. Have to say that it worked for me. I am a healthy 46 year old male. The side effects were some fuzziness and weight gain. This may have been due to lack of movement and also the Christmas eating but I put on 3 kilos in two weeks which is a lot for me. I am feeling that I would like to come off it so will reduce dosage and see what happens. At first I was nervous about taking this but it has notably reduced the pain to practically nothing."


"I found trulicity to be very effective in controlling my blood sugar., appetite and cravings. Unfortunately after 2 months I was still having such severe constipation I had to stop. I increased my fiber, water intake, exercise -everything possible to deal with the constipation, but to no benefit. It's too bad because otherwise it was a very effective medication for me."


"I have had hypothyroidisim since I was 10 years old. I am not over weight, I do not eat red meat but my cholesterol is close to 300. I have used 5 different statins, they work but I am left with cramping in my thighs or my gut and therefore I can't take them.

Omacor lowerd my cholesterol to 212 without pain of any kind. It is a more natural approach to cholesterol. managment."


"TALWIN NX is the only drug which relieved the pain in my upper spine. I have been taking two a day for 12 years and have not needed to increase dosage. To me it was a miracle drug."


"I took one 140 mcg capsule and within 20 minutes got cramps. I had severe watery diarrhea that literally shot out of me for almost 2 hours. It scared the hell out of me. I would compare it to the bowel prep before a colonoscopy. Never again."


"Within 3 minutes of inserting the 7 day cream, I started to experience burning. It increased by the minute until it was unbearable burning. I took a shower trying to get all of it out, that didn't help. At this point it was 2 in the morning and I was experiencing one of the worst pains of my life. The extreme burning was actually causing pain. I ended up going to the ER. Not ever using Monistat again. Really recommend researching before using any topical cream."


"It works well as a maintenance medicine. I take it morning and night but it doesn't replace your emergency inhaler."


"Worked better than expected by a long shot."


"Got it in 4/11/14. 1st 2 wks couldn't keep anything down. Dr tested and gave anti-nausea pills which worked. Period started 3rd week and seemed normal. Everytime boyfriend and I get intimate I start bleeding again. I have gained 35 lbs the last 3 months and have not changed my eating habits or lifestyle. I am nauseated ALL the time and sick ALL the time. Find myself running to bathroom few nights a week. Feel pregnant. More irritable. Boyfriend and I have discussed things and we both are not happy with the way it's making me feel sick all the time. Getting this thing removed next Tuesday morning!"


"I have had a less than par experience from this drug, but if you have been recently diagnosed with PTC, I would highly encourage you trying this as your course of treatment. Everybody reacts differently to medications and has different limitations in how far their willing to go to get help. I was diagnosed in April of 2015, but have had it for 4 years. Nothing ever showed on MRI's so they kept giving me migraine medicines but nothing ever worked. Once I was diagnosed and took the medicine the pressure went away, but the side effects started. Tingling and bad tasting carbonation is something that you can deal with when the bowling ball size pressure in your brain is gone. The worst side effect for me was the spacey and droggy-ness I felt."


"Amazing product. I've only been using it for two days now, but already I'm hardly sweating at all under my arms anymore. Yes it burns, but it's so worth it. If it continues to work for me, then this is literally a life changing product."


"I was given the depo to slow the bleeding of my heavy periods because I am anemic.  I have only taken one shot and am due for the second in a week or so, I will be refusing to have it. I have been bleeding for over a month non stop. Horrific cramps in my abdomen, extremely heavy bleeding, and blood clots almost the size of golf balls. I am suprised I still have a boyfriend considering the mood swings and lack of b attention he gets since I've been on the depo. I DO NOT recommend this product."


"I have been on Zoloft for almost two years. It has done wonders for my anxiety. I used to have horrible panic attacks that would make daily things hard and nearly impossible to do. The first week I was on Zoloft it was hard. It makes you feel like crap but after the meds get in your system you start to feel better. I was first on the 25mg but had to get it raised up to 50mg. The side effects do come back when you raise the medication but it helps more than the 25 so I am glad that I raised the dose. One more raise and it should be perfect."


"This drug is the devil. It destroyed my life. It took everything that made me who I am away from me & locked it in a little box. I didn't notice my personality changing, I didn't notice how heavily I'd started to drink because it was creating more symptoms than it was treating. My partner, also on Cymbalta for slightly longer than I (probably still on it) also changed... He went from kind & considerate to selfish & cold. He avoided conflict at all costs when I met him, when we parted ways he would happily start arguments.

Yes, Cymbalta helped me for about 2 months, but from there it was all side effects (apart from the aforementioned) of uncontrollable sweating & mood swings on top of the depression & anxiety it was supposed to be treating"


"I started Harvoni Feb 2 with a viral load of 8,230,000
 After 1 month now it says. Hepatitis C Quantitation
HCV Not Detected. Two more months This medicine is a miracle drug.
 Thank you for Gilead"


"I've had very bad back and butt acne for 14 years.I have always put off taking accutane as I heard of the horrible side effects. I went to the doctor for a bad spot of acne that needed to be cut open. He said I have to go on accutane and explained the side effects. Lets do it cause I can't carry on like this any more.The pain ,the bleeding and the fact I haven't taken my shirt off in public for 14 years. I was very worried about taking it. Started in December 2016. I've been on it for 4 months already and its made a huge difference to my back and butt. My butt is taking a bit longer and that was explained to me before taking it. I have had very little break out on my back and its almost cleared. thou I have dry skin and very dry lips so far but worth it."


"I have a blown out knee and major back issues needing surgery on my back and a knee replacement also two out of four left shoulder ligaments are torn in half. If not for Vicodin I would not make it through a day. Only side effect I have once in a while is constipation and upset stomach. I've been on this pain regiment for four years. There are good days and real bad days where nothing helps."


"Taking 7.5/325 for Shingles pain across back and chest, going into 3rd week post-diagnoses. Takes the edge off but comes nowhere close to relieving the pain. Nothing does so far."


"I was prescribed Effexor for menopause symptoms and it treated my undiagnosed depression! It completely changed my life. I was an angry, laughing/crying mess and Effexor turned me around and put me in a good place with an excellent attitude. Cons are brain zaps and sweating from the forehead. I was weaning off of it when I couldn't take it anymore and went back on it. I started crying and felt horrible. Night sweats were miserable too. I'll take the zaps and sweats over depression and night sweats any day."


"I started taking Yaz in 2007 due to extremely long periods. I was not sexually active when I first started taking Yaz. After about a year, I was switched to Ocella, but it was still basically the same thing. I Ocella for just under 5 years. I stopped taking it one month ago. I had ZERO sex drive, very poor natural lubrication, and cramps that had me doubled over every few months. I never really got pimples, so that's a plus. But I still had longer periods than I would have liked. "


"I take citalopram for PMDD.  I only take it when I have the PMS symptoms and it works great.  I haven't had any side effects.  I just had the doctor put my daughter on it because the medicines she was on was not helping her anxiety or irritability related to her Autism.  She's only been on it for 5 days and we noticed a difference in her almost immediately. It's amazing! She's smiling and hugging me and telling me she loves me.  For one Autistic kids don't hug their moms at least without you asking first and now she wants to hug me.  I love her cheerful mood.  It's been tough lately with her attitude and now it gives me hope that we've found the right medicine to help her."


"I was on levo first for about 3 months. Blood test came back with good numbers. Only I still felt like crap. Doc changed me to nature throid . I felt sooooo much better.  I needed the T3   ( levo was not converting the T4 ) I take 195 mg a day. 2 pills in morning. 1 mid day ... My insurance does not cover. But $40 gets me a 3 month supply"


"I was prescribed Fluoxetine 20mg for 2 weeks of the month and it has changed my life. The first week I had some nasty side effects - kept waking at night, nightmares, nausea, generally spaced out and tired - but also some more welcome ones - loss of appetite and really wanted to exercise. I barely noticed my period coming that first month. For the first time in as long as I could remember I didn't hate everyone or want to cry, and I was able to have normal social encounters without complete paranoia setting in! It was like I had got my old self back. 9 months in now, I am quite happily still taking them. Definitely worth trying if you do get really bad PMS."


"Very sexually active until severe abrupt menopausal symptoms at 55. AV symptoms the most bothersome as overnight I shrunk up, dried up, itched, burned and  tore. Intercourse was out of the question.

Dr. gave me a sample of Estrace Vaginal cream. I admit I was afraid to use it and had little faith that it would help so I used only a pearl size amount on clean dry skin every night for 2 weeks. That ammt. Is sufficient to cover all the external parts and more, it emulsifies.

I am COMPLETELY healed as far as pain with intercourse and also pain upon urination. It was a MIRACLE for me.

Side note: If you stop using it (3X a week after the initial 2wk nightly use) you'll be back at square 1.  I give Estrace  a 10+ rating C:

A tube lasted 6 months"


"I have been on NR for over a year. I absolutely love it and plan to stay on it until we're ready for children. Virtually no side effects except for a little dryness/itchiness at the beginning. It stays in place. I only have my period every three months or so and its very short. (My physician recommended that I leave it in during the "period week"). My migraines are much less frequent. It stopped my ovarian cysts. My fiancé tells me he can feel it sometimes but doesn't bother him at all. Easiest birth control I have ever been on. I feel great and it works."


"I've taken several birth controls and this is one of the best ones. No nausea, bloating, or water retention. The only downside is the breakthrough bleeding half way into week 3. I'm hoping that goes away with time."


"I switched over to taytulla from apri because it promoted to have lighter periods, but this pill has caused more problems in my life than I could have expected. In just the first month, I suffered anxiety, mood swings, depression, nausea, cramps, and a huge cyst on the side of my head. We've been cautious in bed so I don't think I'm pregnant, but I haven't gotten my period yet, which has caused my anxiety to skyrocket even more. Being on this pill has made me feel less of myself than any other medication. I'll be switching back to apri next month as I'd rather have heavier periods than all of the above!  That all said, this is my experience with Taytulla; other women might have a different, more positive one."


"I had been taking Provigil for the past 4 yrs. Two years ago I was in a car accident and have been suffering back pain, which would not even subside with percoset. After reading some reviews I learned lower back pain is a side effect from Provigil. I was taking 400 milligrams daily into separate 200 milligram doses while working graveyard shift. Provigil has worked great however I just switched to Nuvigil today in hopes that my back pain will go away."


"I think its a double edged sword, apparently I had some stomach flu or food poisoning, Symptoms were heartburn gas bloating and constipation. Took a few tablespoons of MOM. It did help with the constipation and gas,  initially, unfortunately the side effects are gas and nausea. I have experienced gas and nausea from magnesium supplements before. So while it did help with my condition, I don't think overall its worthwhile for gas and heartburn, as it can irritate the stomach! At least mine anyway."


"At first I didn't have any side effects but the longer I have taken this medication I have been experiencing headaches. I never used to get headaches before and I have had bloating in my abdominal area.  "


"My son is 7 and was diagnosed a few months ago.  He started with the 27mg Concerta and that didn't seem to help at all.  Moved him to 36mg and he's doing a little better.  There are a few concerns though.  Around 5:30, 6;00 in the evening he will have emotional meltdowns.  Cries at the drop of a hat.  Also I pretty much have to bribe him to eat and he has lost so much weight.  I am thinking about trying to switch to something else but not sure what to switch him to."


"I have the 2.5 version.  It works well about 90% of the time, while Zofran, works about 50% of the time for me.  However, I don't like taking even one because of the hangover the next day.  Further, it enhances the chronic pain, making the pain worse, sometimes.  Never know when that will happen.
"


"I have been using Pradaxa for a few months after years on Warfarin. It's much easier without the weekly blood tests but I have noticed a few side effects. I have gained weight, 4kg, with the same food intake, get terrible stomach pains about once every 2 weeks, and have had increased reflux even though I take Nexium tablets. Overall the benefits outweigh the problems."


"After 4 known grand mal seizures, my doctor put me on phenytoin 2 months ago. Do not have to many complaints except my head feels like something is crawling in it sometimes, forgetting things, like common names for things, peoples names and being tired. I am 48 yrs old, never would take aspirin but want to be safe for myself and others. My last seizure .... there was no tell tale sign before and I was just moments from getting into my car."


"Insertion was painful. I was bloated for a month. But, I didn't bleed at all and then everything was fine after a month. I love Mirena. No side effects. You cannot get pregnant. You don't need to get Plan B. It is a miracle for me. I'm getting a new one put in because my boyfriend felt like the strings were razors so my doctor is putting a new one in with long strings because mine were cut. Also, if you want to get pregnant just have it removed and within 2 weeks you can get pregnant. I would rate this an 11/10."


"Used along with Prozac (Fluoxetine) helped Anorexia Nervosa symptoms."


"I have been very happy with my Implanon so far. I have had it for about 3 1/2 months. I didn't feel any pain when it was inserted; only a slight sting when they numbed my arm. I did have a pretty big bruise for about a week, and now I have a very small scar. As far as side effects, I haven't had any noticeable side effects. My biggest complaint is that I have had longer than normal periods. My first period after Implanon was right on schedule and lasted it's normal duration. My following cycles have lasted about twice as long as they should. However, I don't have any spotting in between periods; my period is just extra long. I feel like that is a fair trade off though for not having to worry about birth control at all for 3 years."


"Fantastic

All I have to say

I have bad anxiety since high school.  Had social issues in school for as long as I can remember and it affected me severely even into the college years.

Should have had it prescribed years earlier, but it has worked incredibly well for me since 2013.

I ONLY take AS TRULY NEEDED.....this can be very addictive, so one MUST USE RESPONSIBLY.

P.S. Xanax sucked."


"I have social/general anxiety and insomnia. For the first week 50mg of Hydroxizine knocked me out at night for 10-12 hours.  Now it is not working as well as it is causing restless legs AND arms. I've been able to take less Prozac (from 20mg to 10) and less Trazodone(100mg. to 50) without side effects, I hope to discontinue those. I am allergic to most everything, hydroxyzine helps with those (even cat allergy!) I'm not energetic but will discontinue other meds as they add to that in combination of all. Wasn't nervous at husbands large family holiday get together which was REALLY NICE! (50mg) Also most importantly, completely fixes the inability to achieve orgasm noted from Prozac "


"I've been taking Effexor for about 20 months and it's my MIRACLE! I'm 34 and began taking an medicines since I was 18. I tried Paxil, Zoloft, Buspar, Wellbutrin and finally Effexor. I am so genuinely happy and jubilant I just can't believe it. I'm sure part of it is maturity, life experience and such but WOW. I plan to continue taking it forever as my anxiety is not situational as in some cases. I have a chemical imbalance that will require a medicine forever so this is the one! I've never bee happier!"


"So far so good. We've been using the patch for a year now and are still baby Free!!!!"


"Good for eractile dysfunction in long term I take 5 mg every alternative day"


"I have been taking this pill for 3 days now and my starting weight was 304.5lbs and I just weighed myself today and it has gone down to 300lbs. I'm super excited about this. I want to lose at least 100lbs. I don't eat very much, I have to remind myself to eat something. I walk at least once a day and do some other cardio. SO HAPPY."


"My son (ADHD) has been on Vyvanse for about 3 years now, and I love it. He is 10 years old now. He started out on Focalin which he took for about 3 months and never seen a change in him. So his doctor switched him to Vyvanse and the very first day I noticed a change in him. Calm and relaxed, but not a zombie like I heard a lot of ADHD medicines do. He always made A's & B's but since on Vyvanse he has made all A's, I believe it's due to he is able to sit still in his seat and concentrate more.  The only side effect I have seen in him is his appetite.  He does not have one and is on the skinny side.  But we found a way to get him to eat so hopefully he will gain amlittle.  Other than that this medicine its WONDERFUL."


"I started taking Prozac about 2 & 1/2 years ago after having a horrible bout of dry mouth with Celexa. Did some research and asked the doctor for Prozac. I felt much the same as I did on the Celexa without the side effects. No weight gain but no loss either. As one of the other reviewers stated I felt "neutral" (neither happy or sad). It did help with anxiety and stress but after about a year and a half I once again developed severe dry mouth. I started taking my 20 mg dose every other day to reduce the side effects but ended up with swelling of my face and tongue. I am no longer taking this but would still recommend trying it. Thought I would do ok without medication but will be making an appointment tomorrow to get something new."


"Day two my kidney is not killing me .Able to go to the bathroom no burning feel so much better. 7 day supply Macrobid 100 mg one every 12 hours no side effects just a bad taste in my mouth"


"I started on Victoza 0.6 for the first two weeks experiencing some nausea and diarrhea about every 4th day. Week three upped the dose to 1.2, for the next two weeks, again experiencing the same issues but not quite as bothersome.
My appetite is definitely diminished, and at times I will feel queasy before eating. I have lost 7 pounds in the four weeks. My energy level is good, I continue to workout 6 days a week and my blood sugar readings have dropped significantly. Going into week five (started on 1.8 this am) my morning readings are averaging 127 and that's down significantly from my average of 163 before starting this medication."


"I have been taking 25 mg of Vistaril once per day for about the past month. I take it at night. I have depression and anxiety pretty bad with the anxiety being the stronger
of the two issues. I can't handle stress very well at all either. I am taking 40mg of Prozac a day also. The Vistaril at first, made me drowsy and lethargic. It took me about a week to adjust. Now I feel much better. I can sleep at night and feel decent when I wake up. It's not perfect but I am not getting any side effects and it's improved my life. I would recommend trying it but I would only take at night and do not drive after taking it until you get used to it."


"Just started about 10 days ago up from 25mg evenings to 50mg after a week which is intended final dose. Much lower doses prescribed in Europe to limit side effects listed in some cases here. Seems to help getting to sleep and sleeping through night, wake early though with less of that anxious feeling in stomach. Take 10mg escitalopram (should be on 20 but want to limit the cocktail). Focus here is to be less dependent on benzos which seem less defective. Feeling quite spaced out and not quite myself being used to high energy and nervous (positively and negatively so) though there is a more general sense of calm which may just be such a distant feeling from the norm I had gotten used to. threads on withdrawal not that encouraging.."


"Worked for me! Five years of GP prescribed acne treatments did nothing but make me more and more frustrated. I went on accutane, despite being dubious due to the severe side effects I'd read about. Did nothing at first, but gradually after maybe three months, less and less spots were appearing. Now, after 5 months and with 1 more on accutane to go, I have maybe one active spot, compared to a face full. Symptoms: I found it pretty easy. Dry lips were an annoyance, but just got into the habit of always carrying a lip balm. Dry skin was there but resolved by a good moisturiser (cetaphil is good). My main issue was regular nose bleeds, I got one nearly everyday which was very distruptive. This was sorted though by slightly reducing my dose."