"Flonase is the biggest waste of money I have seen in a while.  Doesn't work period. Nose just as plugged and maybe more so, after squirting Flonase as before. High priced sewer water in a fancy squirt bottle.  Afrin works like gangbusters. Just one squirt up each nostril and it works like dynamite, exploding congestion and opening nasal passages.  Six might be greater than one but Afrin works and Flonase is a waste of time and money."


"For a couple months I had these stubborn hard, small bumps in my t-zone. I tried to do everything to get rid of them. Nothing seemed to work. I finally went to my dermatologist and they prescribed me epiduo forte and sulfate face wash called avar. After I wash my face with avar, I apply ponds cold cream which is a great moisturizer, then I apply a thin layer of epiduo forte. And sometimes I apply the epiduo first then I apply my moisturizer. It’s only been a week and my skin is clearing up already. My skin has not peeled, been dry or anything. I can feel a slight burning sensation on my face. But thats it."


"I have been on pretty much every anti-depressant out there for the last 7 years.  The last few were Lexapro 20 mg, then switched to Zoloft, which made me feel like I wasn't on anything at all and I began having anxiety which turned into panic attacks. I was put on Ativan 1.5 mg a day and 20 mg Paxil, which was raised to 40mg.  This past year I was diagnosed with ADD, so Adderall XR was added....can't remember the dose because I had an allergic reaction, and moved on to Focalin XR.  I thought they both worked very well.  I was totally on target, focused and awake. However my jaw felt clenched a lot which gave me headaches. I saw a new PCP last week who put me on Pristiq and took me off everything else. It makes me so sleepy, but so far so good!"


"Started Atripla 4/12. VL >300,000 CD4=54. CBC, Optical, Pulmonary, & Endocrine systems in very bad shape. Shingles x 2 & MRSA over a 7 year period of time. Exhausted, sore all over, falling asleep at work & while driving.  Chronic Sinusitis & Tonsillitis. I was 'Wasting'. Severely depressed. On and on.  IDC Specialist said that I was 'End Stage', and that there was a good chance that I could die soon without a miraculous recovery. After 3 weeks on Atripla & Septra VL <100 CD4=124.  All internal systems normalized. I started getting my energy back and gained weight. I have resumed a normal life.  It turns out that I did get my miracle and a second chance at living. Thanks to God, an incredibly supportive medical staff, and Atripla. Hope."


"I just started this medicine a matter of days ago. I am so happy to read all of these reviews. It gives me hope. I have been suffering from depression since I was 16. I am now 24. After meeting the love of my life. He took on me and my two girls from a previous relationship. He is everything I could as for. But I still was not happy. I sit around and eat. I have gained so much weight. All from my depression. I have such high hopes that after trying, Paxil, Prozac and a couple others..that this will work for me. And give me my life back. My girls nor my boyfriend deserve the person I have became. Thank you everyone for sharing."


"Takes away swelling from knee post-surgery."


"I am an embarrassed overweight person, having gained many lbs over the years. My insurance covered SOME of the cost and with the discounts offered I have been able to afford it.

I went to my doctor and started using Belviq 10 mg twice a day at the end of September. My starting weight was 326 lbs; I am 5'10". My doctor was amazed that at my last weigh in I had lost some 57 lbs.

My husband was SO proud of me, my doctor was also and he told me he was going to start prescribing it to each of his overweight patients that fit into the criteria indicated.

Thank you Belviq."


"I've had the Implanon put in 2011 and taken out 2013. Then the Explanon put in 2014 and taken out today 10/19/2016. As far as preventing pregnancy and no period (for me), it's exceptional. BUT I've gained 40 pounds over the course of 2 years and it's nearly impossible to lose weight while on this birth control. Also, I did get break outs on my face from bad acne from time to time. Now, I'm currently getting ready to try the "mini pill"."


"I have been on it going on 2 years now. The first month I had a light period for 2 days and since then hadn't had another one until now. No weight gain or mood swings extremely sore breasts with period. Would definitely recommend this birth control to everyone."


"Works quickly and I sleep well. Fast acting. Amazing."


"I took Spiro for a total of 6 months for moderate hormonal acne around the jawline.  I started off taking 25mg for the first 6 weeks, and had a bad break out, than I increased to 50mg and had another bad breakout.  My skin only got worse using this medication and scarred easily and I got acne in places that I never got before.   Also in the beginning I felt very tired and in a brain fog but got used to it I guess, since I have been off the medication for only 5 days I feel so much more awake and without it.  I was wondering why I was getting so forgetful, and now I realize it was the brain fog from the medication.  Also made my skin very saggy and since being off it for only 5 days it has already improved.  Only plus for me was I lost 3 poun"


"I have had HIV since Nov.2002 I was taking Viread and Triziver and my Doctor decided to put me on Triumeq back in July 2015 I have been having almost all the side affects, I wish I have never started taking this and just stayed on my old meds because they were doing great for me!"


"I got this rod in Feburary of 2015. The first 3 months I had no problem. I ended up bleeding every single day after the first 3 months. I never went one day with out bleeding. I also developed horrible acne after never having acne in my life. I ultimately did not get pregnant but sex became very unpleasant to the point I was disgusted by the idea of sex. My uturian wall became so thin I would have pain and bled every time I had sex. Not for me"


"I have been taking Ritalin for almost 3 years & it has been great. I had ADHD in high school & college. I couldn't focus, listen to lectures, read well or study. I saw a doctor during college & he prescribed me Ritalin 20mg 3x/day (I had long days in college). I was finally able to read well, study & focus. I love learning now, I'm motivated & my mood improved. Now I take 20mg 2x/day (I graduated & go to bed earlier). It lasts around 4 hours. I never experience withdrawal or major sleepiness when I don't take it. Side effects: Difficulty sleeping if taken too close to bed time & appetite loss (minor). I highly suggest an eating schedule and drinking lots of water so you don't eat too little. I would often forget to eat in the beginning."


"I have treatment resistant major depression.  I was already on Zoloft 200mg and Wellbutrin 300 mg.  Still cried all the time and had the sense of despair started Abilify 2mg and now I don't cry for no reason and the sense of despair has been MUCH less often. Also, it got rid of my anxiety almost completely. At first, I had major gas, but that went away. I also sweated like crazy and that has gone away. I would probably be dead if I didn't have this medicine."


"Been on Pristiq for a month now changing from Cymbalta. Cymbalta did nothing for me, Pristiq is starting to help. Have had unresponsive major depression along which chronic anxiety for 5 years now. Have tried so many antidepressants of which none were effective for the depression and anxiety. But had a huge serving of various side effects as most mentioned.

Now, Anxiety under limited control, depression is lifting but is hard to say how much. I had forgotten what "normal"  feels like. So far P is helping but a long way to Go."


"I've been taking 100mg for over a month and had quite the reverse of increased appetite or weight gain, although this could be due to the low dose. But also I feel my manic behaviour is not necessarily under full control whilst the tablet also makes it near impossible for me to get up before 7am on consecutive days. All in all though I do feel more balanced, productive and a better sense of self purpose and an ability to plan realistically on this drug. Although at this stage I am keeping a close eye on feelings of paranoia creeping in. It can be hard to tolerate the side effects of this drug though."


"After having developed neuropathy post surgery I was suffering daily. I had tried Neurontin with little relief and was prescribed Topamax initially at 25mg. Over the last 6 years I've been titrated up to 300 mg and can tell you that this drug has helped tremendously. Initially I had common side effects, difficulty finding words, I lost weight about 20 pounds, and found that I had some tingling in my hands and feet. These issues generally resolved in time or I have just grown accustomed to them. For anyone who initially has issues with the side effects try and stick with the medicine for a little bit unless totally intolerable, it gets better."


"Discovered rash on a Thursday, prescribed Valtrex on a Friday. Woke up Saturday and rash was still spreading but stopped by that night and began to dry up by Tuesday- no blisters ever formed and itching/pain was very minimal! Side effects only the first day or so, but not positive it was from Valtrex- the sickness/headaches I felt could've easily been from my anxiety. By the third day, any side effects subsided completely and had no issues finishing the medication. After reading stories of shingles sufferers who did not take anti-virals, I am so happy my doctor prescribed this medication. Also, a suggestion, Burow's solution (sold as Domeboro in most pharmacies) helped soothe and dry up my rash quickly! Keep your head up! :)"


"I had Hep C for over 45 years. I got it from IV drug use. Harvoni is a miracle treatment for me. I took one pill a day for 12 weeks.
After 4 weeks of treatment it was non detectable. My blood work is exceptional and I didn't experience any side effects that made me want to stop treatment. I got a few headaches but they were mild and I took 1 or 2 Advil for relief. No big deal really. I had some stomach problems but once again very mild and manageable. My stools were often loose but not diarrhea. You do have to be careful not to take anything that might affect the medications strength. Simple things like antacids can lesson the effectiveness of Harvoni. I was taking Prilosec for acid reflux and was told that this medication would also effect it"


"I have been on pristiq for approx 2 weeks for anxiety and dizziness and disequilibrium. The first week was rough with sweating and a little nausea but no tiredness.

From day 9 I have noticed a good boost in energy and a change in how I have been managing my anxiety with increased confidence and reduced dizziness.

I will keep taking it but won't be looking forward to coming off it when the time comes. It has given me a new out look on life which is a big positive."


Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infection

"I got a breast infection that was found to be mrsa.  I was admitted for IV antibiotics.  I was exclusively nursing a 6 week old.  I continued to nurse my newborn with the infection and on the medication.  My baby or I had no side effects.  (no yeast, digestive issues)  It cleared up my infection fast.  I got 3 days of IV and 7 more days of oral medication."


"When I first took Seroquel, I had the side effects of a type of motion sickness, as my head would whirl about, and I never knew if I was whirling or the surroundings were.  I didn't want to stay on it, but was advised to give it longer. And to change from XR to regular.  I did,  and after about 6 weeks (from memory) I adjusted to it.  Yes, I was so tired, went to cut a 300mg into halves, then to 200mg's, now to 300 mg again.  Seroquel works for me, I've been on it for approx 18mnths or so.  I sleep, my mind doesn't race or think or roam.  I get a deep sleep.  I was advised to get up early and it will wear off- yes, that happens. But it's not easy."


"I feel better. I like it. "


"I tried the 3 mg dose last night. I slept worse than when I take nothing. I felt so agitated and miserable. Tossed and turned all night. Will not take it again!"


"Great medicine. I suffer minor depression and anxiety. Have my whole life. I been taking this almost 2 years. If you want to stop taking this medicine, lean off it really slow.
I'm taking 20mg in the morning and at night."


"I have used it since 1998. It is the only product that works for me ....now they discontinued the product and use respirmat. The drug does not work for me at all. I sure wish combivent was back."


"Worked very well."


Bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline

"I am on my 5th day of this drug treatment and it has been hard. People say don't read the negative reviews before you start the treatment but for me it was helpful to know what to expect. The first 2 days were ok. But from the day 3, I have been experiencing the most of side effects. Nausea, vomiting, loose stools, stomach pain, bitter and sour taste in my mouth, chills, fatigue, foggy head, and bloating. I am sure only some people experience these symptoms but I wonder these side effects are after all just effects, not side effects. Sort of like going through chemo.

For those who start the medication, please make sure to get off work and stay home!!

5 more days to go and I will stick to it."


"I've been using this birth control pill for about 5 months now and it's great! I do get the occasional discharge and sometimes moody. It made my breasts bigger but kind of sensitive. My acne has really cleared up after using so many different things out there to treat it. I recommend Ocella; it really gets the job done."


"At first I thought Sinemet was the greatest thing ever.  I took it for two years and began to suffer all sorts of odd side effects which I didn't at first associate with the drug.  But the worst was one that nearly killed me.  I didn't even realize it was happening at first because I was having brief periods of blackout.  I'd be walking and suddenly feel as though the earth had shifted under my feet.  It finally happened while I was driving.  I snapped out of it, fortunately without hitting anyone or anything, but didn't know where I was.  I stopped taking it and all the symptoms I'd experienced disappeared."


"I've taken Xanax for years for occassional insomia. For the past year, I've been battling with high blood pressure along with some new health issues that popped up. For the last two weeks, my heart has been racing and my stomach has had butterflies.  I really felt like hiding under the covers and didn't know why. I kept wondering why am I SO afraid lying in bed watching TV?  I felt as though my heart was about to just rip itself out of my chest.  So I decided to take a Xanax during the day and it was like a miracle cure.  Hopefully, the panic attacks wont last forever, but thank God, I had something to help."


"This is my second time on Ortho Lo and I have to say I am unimpressed again. I gave it a 5 as it does protect from pregnancy well, but that's it. This pill makes me feel crazy, have racing anxious thoughts, worrying about lots of things including death, like crying or punching someone in the face, and very tired. My face breaks out painfully. My breasts are so sore I can barely move. My periods are heavier and more painful. Also, my hair is thinner and comes out in clumps. To whoever wrote they had that happen and heard going off it makes it worse: go off it! I was on this for a year, and when I went off it, my hair grew back in and the thinning spots went away. Coming back on it, I already feel my hair thinning."


"I have been on it for 4 months now and I lost 44 lbs so far. It makes you eat smaller portions if you try to eat more your stomach will hurt. I'm sweaty and dry mouth all the time which makes me drink more water. I still eat what I want but I try and stay away from soda and sweats much as possible."


Atropine / hyoscyamine / phenobarbital / scopolamine

"Better than anything else I've used."


"I have hated every second of it more than any other form of contraception (which includes a bad experience with a coil) I have gained weight, I am hormonal and emotional most of the time and I have severe headaches. Like the worst pms for the last seven weeks and I booked to have it out after five weeks because it was that bad and had to wait three weeks for an appointment. It's coming out next week and I can't wait. Nor can my partner as he hates how it's affecting my mood and my self confidence due to the weight gain. Also I train in the gym every day and I feel it stabbing into my skin with every session - like it's going to piece through my skin. Hate hate hate it. Back to the coil next. Can not recommend anything less than this!!"


"Stelara's been a great for me. I'm 64, have had Crohn's for 50 years and undiagnosed for 20 years until my mid-30's. I'm now in the best shape I've been in decades--no cramping pain for 3 years since starting injections. Been biking 30 miles a week, playing flag football and basketball, working with weights and a trainer 3x weekly. No side effects--yay!"


"I tried so many acne medications, but none of them did the job as well as Accutane.  It's been about 6 months since I finished my cycle and I haven't had a problem with acne since. I had bad cystic acne that I hated and it made me never want to go out or do anything for fear of people seeing how bad my face was.  Initially I was scared of using the medication because of all the side effects, but they were really not bad and I survived it with barely any issues except the dry skin.  Your acne will get a bit worse before it gets better so be patient and stick with it."


"After years of being on depression medication and mood stabilizers my body stopped responding to my typical medications. My doctor called me in Remeron to try out. I took this drug for 2 days and had to stop due to extreme anger andk dar thoughts  that are not typically me. My other half also went on this drug for a very short time because of the same issues. This medication is horrible"


"Intal is currently available as a CFC-free inhaler from Sanofi Aventis. I have taken it for 40 years. It has no side effects and helps you to get through colds very quickly."


"I have severe fibromyalgia and possibly still undiagnosed endometriosis. I'm currently in the hospital (admitted) and they have been giving me 1mg of dilaudid every 4-5 hours for pain. It helps so much but eventually it wears off within the 3rd hour. This is through the IV. I have been sitting up and getting back to my self. The 2 cons: super drowsiness and it is addictive. I worry becoming dependent on it but at the same time it relieves my pain better than Norco."


"Because of the effectiveness, I give the Nexplanon a 10. But overall, I would give it a 7. I got the Nexplanon in Sept. 2012 a couple months before I got married and here we are in 2015 and its still just us 3 ( we have a 4.5 year old). The first year of marriage we were having sex 1-3 times a day. After that and since then it's been like 3-5 times a week. The side effects however suck, I was and still am always nauseous, very light random spotting, still feel myself ovulating resulting in cramps, some minor breaking out (I'm 24 so it's not puberty lol) nothing too horrible though, and major mood swings ( thanks hubs for understanding). Side effects are different with everybody though. So bc of the effectivness, I'd go for another 3 years!"


"I was put on this birth control to prevent ovarian cysts, as my last one wasn't effective resulting in my ovary twisting. In the beginning I felt the same but suddenly began having extreme nausea. Ive been nauseous for about 4 days and it just has not let up. The pill also has been affecting my appetite immensely resulting in weight loss, which I'm not complaining about. So far I've had no issues with ovarian cysts, but it is early."


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


"I have been on Tegretol for only 2 weeks and it gave me much relief.  Neurontin and Topomax did not work for me.  Only side effect of Tegretol is sleepiness.  I sleep very well at night.  I was prescribed 200mg twice a day, but only take it once a day.  Sometime I take it twice a day if pain in morning is constant."


"This medication saved every aspect of my life! I am so thankful I took the steps necessary to get treatment. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to get off of opioids and get their life back! Truly amazing stuff! Thank you!!!"


"Many more side effects than usual. (875 MG for 10 days)

I always ask for this, and I normally give this antibiotic a 10/10 because it cures anything for me by the morning of day 3. I'm on the morning of day 4, and I only feel slightly better because of the side effects I've never had:

Too much fatigue
Complete loss of appetite
Lightheaded in the sun
Noticeably unfocused
Cramps so bad, that I'm too afraid to eat solid food.
Canker Sores healing too slowly
Poor sleep.

Will be going to back to Urgent Care if I still feel this tired by day 5."


"I was prescribed this medicine back in the late 80's for seizure control. I recently stopped using this in 2010.
It controlled my seizures well, but I did not realize the side effects of it.
Side effects were irritability, anger, increased depression and behavior.
Because I literally grew UP with this medicine, I can now see these issues after changing the medicine. My brain was built to use it during puberty/young adult.

This does control seizures, and actually suppressed anxiety by slowing down all brain functions.

Be aware that epilepsy is cor-morbid with depression quite often and this medicine may enhance/increase depression symptoms."


"I started Contrave 6 weeks ago and my side effects were  I was very angry, easily frustrated, lightheadedness and headaches  I could not get pass the two pills 1 in the am and 1 in the pm. I started noticing after the third week. I became easily frustrated and very angry. I can almost feel the muscles ready to bust out of my skin from the tightness in my neck. So I backed down to just one pill in the am. Then after two weeks increased the dosage. But I have also been very tired after I take the pill. I could sleep all weekend. Which is not good for a wife/mother of 3. So I decided to just stop taking contrave. I've have to take some motion sickness pill to help with side effects."


"I've been on this medication for about two weeks, I take  150mg twice a day so 300mg a day. At first I slept a lot! but it really does help with my generalized anxiety."


"I had a bad chest infection and even after potent antibiotics took care of the

infection I had a rattling cough and low grade fever

My doctor Rxd Mucinex and I could not believe how well it broke up the

congestion in my chest, made it easier for me to cough it all up

As a result I finally got rid of the low grade fever also

Finally, Guafenesin has been around forever as a remedy for fibromyalgia"


"I took Nardil from '88-'98 and it worked well. Then I was switched to Paxil, which had a lot of side effects (weight, sexual, tired, sense of not really being there). Paxil was probably better for OCD but I came off it (had shocking withdrawal symptoms)."


Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation during Pregnancy/Lactation

"This prenatal vitamin made me sick! It made me vomit day and night. I took it for over 2 weeks with no improvement! Luckily, my Doctor took me off this prenatal vitamin!"


"Klonopin helps my anxiety, panic disorder, and insomnia... I take it on an as needed basis and it's one mg tablet"


"How many mg are people taking? I have been on Oxy and Morphine for 15 years. I take 3-4 30mg Oxy and 2 100mg Morphine a day for back pain and Fibromialga. I want to wean down, but my dependence just isn't allowing it. Sweating, cramping, anxiety, relentlessness and everything else. I have a bunch of Clonidine I used to take, but it is .1mg. If I want to use it to wean myself off these meds so they are all I can think of instead of the pain, how much should I take? 6'1" 300lbs.

Thanks all."


"The first few months being on this drug, it did not work at all. Before taking the drug I would get approximately a headache every other day and a migraine once a week. This continued a couple months after starting the drug at 10 mg. Now, after being on it for 6 months, it is working wonders. I have only gotten 10 headaches in the past 90 days and 1 migraine."


"I usually get 2-3 sinus infections a year, usually starts with a cold then comes the sinus infection. Azithromycin is a miracle drug for me. I was seen by Dr today and the pain was so intense it caused my blood pressure to be high, she prescribed me  zpack and within hours after taking the initial dose the pain is 50% less.  I do not have any side effects from the medicine and it is the only prescription drug that works this well on my sinus infection"


"I had a terrible  out break. My chin felt red and swollen. I had sores and pus really bad. As soon as it was healed I would break out again. This lasted for six months. I had been to my family doctor  and several dermatologists, finally I met with a dermatologist  who prescribed valtrex. What a life saver. With school starting again Monday I was stressing out . I could feel my chin start to swell and so I decided to get a refill and try it. It worked! Yesterday my chin felt swollen  and sore and I was starting  to get red bumps under my bottom  lip. I took 2 in the afternoon  and 2 more when I went  to  bed  and this morning  it seems to be gone! No swelling  and no red bumps!! Thank you to who ever invented this miracle  drug!!"


"I had many symptoms at first, especially imbalance, and drowsiness. I could never drive my car during the use of this medication. But overall, it helped with the sharp needle-like stabbing pain all over the area in which my shingles spread. I was worse case my doctor and neurologist had ever seen.  When the shingle scabs had fallen and my doctor said the episode was over, I had no pain. Then suddenly from nowhere terrific pain began to increase to the point where my doctor had to prescribe this medicine. I've only been on this medicine since June. It is now September and dosage has only been increased once ( to 1800 mg per day)."


"I really like this patch. It took about 4 months for my period to be normal, because I would have spotting in between. Now I just have my regular period on the patch-free week.

I noticed less cystic breakouts. No weight gain/loss, or drop in sex drive. I definitely cry a lot more about random things. There is a sticky dark residue after you peel it off due to lint and stuff. Just peel it off before you shower and scrub the residue off.

I prefer to place the patch on the left or right of my stomach, just cause I feel it's more secure and less likely to peek out.

I never tried Orthro Evra, because it is no longer offered, so I can't compare. Overall, this patch really works for me, and I recommend you give it a try for at least 6 months."


"I have struggled with moderate insomnia for years (can't fall asleep, wake up 3 hours later unable to go back to sleep, etc).  Although some nights are better than others, it has always been a major influence in my life.  Lunesta worked well, allowing me to get about 6.5 to 7 hours, but it costs a FORTUNE.  Just started clonazepam about a month ago and WOW!  I only take it 3-4 nights a week to avoid dependency and my life is a lot better.  As a side note, I do not suffer from anxiety or depression, I just can't turn off my brain EVER."


"I've been on this pill for 2 years. Prior to this pill I had the Implanon in my arm that worked well but I was unsatisfied with occasional irregular bleeding. MOST doctors, like mine, will tell you that there is nothing "unhealthy" with not having periods (google it) and that's what I wanted without getting my tubes tied. I skipped the inactive pills and have been doing so since beginning to take it. Two years later I couldn't be happier. I experienced NO weight gain, NO breakouts, NO mood swings, NO cramps, but I never had bad cramps anyway. The only way I can even tell I'm taking it is because I haven't had a period which has been AWESOME. Don't let negative reviews scare you away. It depends on the person!!"


"I got the Nexplanon 6 weeks after I had my daughter. I've had it about seven months now & I absolutely love it. I know every women responds differently but I have had zero problems. I was breastfeeding when I got it but I haven't been for two months now & still no period. I'm not sure if I will end up having a period or not (It could take a few months after BF). I am actually thinner than I was pre pregnancy, the best sex drive I've ever had & no mood issues. I get a zit every now & again but that's probably unrelated to the BC. Also, I previously took a few different kinds of birth control pills & always ended up with a low sex drive & depression."


"I have been on many different pills, and never had side effects until the last couple and would bleed for 2 weeks. So I went on this one to help with that. The first 2-3 weeks, I was kind of a monster. I did have 2 jobs and school with no day off, so that may not have helped. But the symptoms subsided. Now, my breasts are very tender and are growing (at age 24). I haven't had other weight gain. I am loving this BC with hardly any bleeding. 4 months in, and I love it so far. Just not covered by insurance. But the manufacturer has something that helps make it more affordable, the pharmacy just has to run it through a different way."


"I've been on TriNessa for about two years and I love it. My skin is clear, my periods are usually only 4 days long with no severe cramps, and I haven't had any noticeable side effects like mood swings or weight gain. In fact I've lost almost thirty pounds in recent months through diet and exercise, so losing weight hasn't been an issue either. I've tried so many kinds of bc (the shot, the ring, other pills) and so far this one is my favorite."


"I love it!  I have only been on the product for about two weeks now.  I had an upset stomach for a week initially; which is now a mild ache.  It has curbed my snacking which may have been from depression, but no weight loss (yet).  A side from that, I have no anxiety or it's very minimal.  I am taking 50mg and don't feel doped up.  I even rose my hand and asked questions during a meeting which I never use to do without severe stress and anxiety.  I don't have the "what if" in traffic and have more confidence in myself.  It kills anxiety if you are a true sufferer, but it also kills your libido."


"I have never posted a drug review online, however I felt I had to after my positive experience with the IUD. One of the things that dissuaded me having an IUD was all of the negative online reviews, especially those concerning the pain of the insertion process. I am 25 years old, healthy and have not had any children. I just had my IUD inserted and I feel obliged to say that the whole process was uncomfortable, but 100% bearable. I had some minor cramping during the sounding process and again during the insertion process but it was all more uncomfortable than painful. The whole process only took about 2 minutes. My IUD Was inserted by a RNP with lots of experience, and according to her, MOST women have a similar experience, so give it a go!"


"I have ben taking Aptiom 800mg once daily for 2 months. So far I experience headaches and dizziness but I know it's the medicine so I live with it for now hoping that will all go away. I also take Vimpat 150mg twice daily with other problems that may or may not be associated with that medicine. Aptiom is great so far. It controls my Grand Mal seizures better than anything has in 35 years. My family tells me I have turned into Mr. Nice Guy over night. I'm having a good experience so far."


"No issues at all here. People said it hurts getting it in- didn't hurt me. People said it caused them heavy bleeding- not me. Severe cramps-nope. Spotting/bleeding between periods- no. I'm also sure that what you "experience" with Paraguard may depend on how your cycles were before getting it put in. I love it."


"Olux is a mousse that is massaged into the psoriasis on the scalp.  After using this 2x per day for approximately 3 wks I no longer am using T-Gel 3x a week.  I'm back to using my old shampoo.  No itching or flaking of the scalp.  It's so easy to use, too."


"Improvement was immediate upon starting Monopril!"


"I'm 17 years old and i have been taking vyvanse for 4 years now and i take 70mg. It works so well but the side effects are awful. My back, neck, and wrists hurt and i can't fall asleep and i have killer head aches and i have shortness of breath and i become socially awkward. Like typically im a very sociable person but when i take my meds i don't talk."


"I have been on the NR for a few months now and I love it! I have HSV2, and so some birth controls can make my breakouts more frequent, but NR does not have that side affect. I have noticed that i'm a little more hungry, but that is something I need to consciously control. Other than that is has been wonderful."


"My acne was not terrible but I had it for ages. My chest acne and back acne were very distressing to me. The doctors tried everything before the oral isotretinoin, including the cream and antibiotics.I went on different pills to see if anything would work. Then the dermatologist agreed to let me have isotretinoin tablets. It was the best thing ever!I was on a low dose over a long time (apparently they found this way to be safer and just as effective). My lips and eyes were a little dry but that was seriously the only side effects I had .I am prone to joint pain and did not notice increased occurence of my normal pain. No depression at all! one year later and the effects on my back and chest are still perfect but I get the odd pimple on my face."


"If I had seen this site before taking Nitro, I'd have chosen to avoid it.. However I'm glad I didn't. I get UTI's without fail every time I have sex, sometimes I just got them for the sake of getting them, or drinking too many fizzy drinks, it got to the point it was almost constant. I thought I was just cursed and that there was no escape and was debating urethral dilation with my Urologist. However, he recommend I try this before going any further. It has changed my life. I have no side effects and am free of UTIs as long as I take a pill post coitus, the hassle of doing so doesn't phase me as it is nice to be able to enjoy my life with no risk of UTIs. I recommend this to everyone who struggled like I did."


"I have frequent upsodes of dysuria, either due to bacterial UTI or of unknown origin. Phenazopyridine (Azo) gives me rapid relief."


"I changed to this birth control at the advice of my gyn to try to treat my menstrual migraine headaches after being on tri-sprintec for almost 10 years. It did what birth control is supposed to do;prevented pregnancy and regulated my period but the side effects were AWFUL! I gained over 20 pounds in less than 6 months, had really really bad mood swings, and the medicine caused me to have bad headaches and migraines at least once a week. Even with dieting and exercise the weight isn't coming off and it's so frustrating. I never had these problems in my 10 years prior on birth control. It has gotten to the point now that I  have discontinued the medication because of the side effects. I hope others have better luck than I did!"


"I started taking Mononessa around 3 months ago for irregular periods and for birth control. For the first 2 weeks I had stomach aches and changes in appetite. One day I would want to eat everything in site and the next day the thought of food made me ill. I gained maybe 1-2 pounds but after a few more weeks it went back down to normal. My periods are so regular, I know EXACTLY when they'll start and stop. I've had sex without condoms and haven't gotten pregnant. It's very easy to remember, just set an alarm and keep track."


"My skin became bright red when this leaked from my eyes."


"I'm currently being treated (with Ceftin) for a chest infection. I had been coughing & try as I might, couldn't bring up all the stuck mucous in my chest & throat. After one pill, the phlegm was loosened & there was a dramatic decrease in my coughing. Plus, I've had ZERO side effects!   : )"


"I've had panic disorder with agoraphobia for years now and have been going through medications, trying to find the right medicine and dose.  Zoloft (the generic of Zoloft) was the third medication I've tried.  I started at a lower dose and went up to a dose of 100 mg daily.  I had no significant side effects on the lower dose, but experienced bad side effects at the higher dose, such as night sweats, very dry mouth, and issues in thought (such as losing my train of thought fairly frequently).  I weaned off slowly and experienced flu like body aches for a couple of weeks as I came off of it.  I don't recall any benefit that I got from being on this drug.  Unfortunately, this medicine did not work for me."


"The best ever."


"It's now Day 168, a little more than 24 weeks since I began using Epiduo Forte. My last review was ~5 weeks in and I was miserable. The purge stage lasted 2-3 months for me and I honestly never looked worse. But my skin finally showed real improvement about 6 weeks ago and I'm happy I fought my way through the beginning. My skin is still red and I still have issues with occasional tiny whiteheads on my inner cheeks, smile lines, and the sides of my nose, but the texture of my skin couldn't be softer or smoother everywhere else. My forehead, chin, jaw, and outer cheeks are perfect. I've managed to cut back on makeup, and have hope that in another 6 months my skin will be 100%.

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"We have used this for poison ivy.  It's great.  Stops the itch and the spread."


"I was diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis, had severe baldder pain and pressure for a couple of months. I used OTC meds and even low dose hydromorphone, but it did not help. My doctor prescribed amitriptyline 25mg, however told me to cut it in half and initially use 12.5mg to see if it helps, if not, increase to 25.

I took the half pill in the evening, and in the morning I woke up with no bladder pain, first time in months. During the day I still had some bladder pressure, but no pain. After 2 weeks on the amitriptyline my pain and pressure are all gone. Have not noticed any side effects, perhaps An occasional constipation, so I started taking fiber."


"I've taken this as needed over the years without any problem.  This time I had nausea, diarrhea, and dizziness.  Our pharmacy gives a print out of all the possible side effects, and it says you can be allergic to it (as most drugs).  I guess it just depends on the person on how much you need and how your body will react.  It takes more than one dose for me.  "


"I've been using Loestrin 24 FE for almost a year and couldn't be happier with it. I'm 18 and it's the first pill I've tried, so I guess I got lucky with it.

I experienced no side-effects, even during the first pack. The main objective is always not to get pregnant, and obviously it's doing the job it should in that respect. However, it also completely eliminated my periods. I'll get a small amount of bleeding every few months (maybe half a day's worth of spotting), but that's all.

The only downside is that it's expensive but worth it."


"Coming on to the third month of wearing the patch and I loved it but now I am so depressed- I have never had depression before.. But I can't stop crying, like four times a day and I am experiencing such bad mood swings.. Really not great"


"I'm a veteran birth control user 6  years and this one is so-so. I was on Seasonale for about 3 years. I had to switch to this one because my insurance didn't cover it anymore. So far I've been on it for 1 month and if you have normal skin *not* prone to breakouts, - do not go on this pill. It will break you out bad. Even down there! Which never happened to me before. It does the exact opposite of Seasonale. Seasonale dried the vaginal area and this pill makes you discharge so much it's never dry hence the breakouts. Moods are pretty normal. Sex drive is a little bit better than Seasonale since you don't have to use lube. Overall it's okay. I'm going to switch though as soon as I am done with the 3 pack."


"I've had it in for about 2 months and has been more or less very efficent. I got on it because of heavy bleeding and I'll say it works very efficient for that but....The mood swings are horrible like nothing I've ever experienced.I've gained around 5  pounds so far that I just can't keep off.So it works for what I got it but the side effects are pretty bad."


"Please give this medicine a try. I have had some mild anxiety since my 20's, and after I had a child and now I'm in my 40's it got pretty bad to the point where I would have a panic attack in my car every day and I developed a fear of driving. I also had very bad health anxiety and ended up in the ER for a panic attack. I was very scared of taking any prescriptions because of all the horrific reviews, but panicking in my car was no way to live either so I decided to try Zoloft. The first 2 weeks the side effects were rough: nausea, loss of appetite, dizziness, dry mouth, but the anxiety was getting better from day one. I started with 25mg and worked myself up to 50mg. The side effects pretty much subsided after week 3 and now I feel great."


"I have taken many different pain relievers since a gunshot wound in 1995...OxyContin, Morphine, Dilaudid, Fentanyl, and Norco. I have finally found one that works perfectly for me. Zohydro ER 40 mg, with Norco 10mg for breakthrough gives me excellent pain relief. Although the Zohydro DOES NOT last for the entire 12 hrs, the Norco steps right in there and does the job. I am able to work, eat, drive, and sleep. I wouldn't trade it for the others I have taken because their positives do not outweigh their negatives as with the Zo's. I started on the Zo ER 15 mg about 2 yrs ago, and have gradually been upgraded to 40 mgs. I'm satisfied, so no need for 50 mg as from now."


"LOVE IT! No complaints."


"Took this medication for two weeks.  Did nothing in reducing OAB.  Had horrible reaction of severe DROWSINESS!   Was so bad I almost went to sleep in traffic a couple of times before I realized what was causing me to feel that way.  Lost all my energy and gumption to get anything done.  Just wanted to sleep.  Then week two I got to where when I went to the restroom, I would just sit there.  I could not start a flow without thinking about it for what seemed like five minutes.  I stopped taking and called my doctor.  Calling in another medication to try.  I pray it works without all the side effects!"


"I had the mirena inserted after having my daughter in 07 wasn't painful AT ALL, no side effects barely had a period. After 5 years had it reinserted in 2012. To remove and reinsert the new one was the most painful experience ever. Since than my period lasts 3 weeks straight very heavy & right when I think I'm done with my period (lasts maybe 4 days) it will start AGAIN &  I'll continue to bleed the remainder of the month till my next period. I'm very agitated easily, I'm very tired never had I tooken a nap & now that's all I do. I'm always bloated I've gained weight, I always have lower stomach pains I don't know if it's because I didn't give my body a break before inserting another one but I'm taking this one out & never doing it again"


"I've been fighting Cellulitis in both legs for 2 years! After 2 hospital stays & several different Dr's my newest put me on 500 Mg 4X daily. After only 3 days my legs look & feel better than they have since I first got it! Also I've been taking 5 or 10 Mg of Oxy every 6 hours to ease the pain.I took 0 the last 24 hours! The only side effect is diarrhea which is a pleasure after being constantly constipated from the Oxy!"


"I checked with my doctor and she said I have high blood pressure. I have taken losartan for about 5 months, and now I have regular 110/70 blood pressure each time."


"First night of store brand 3 day miconazole and let me tell you ladies... I  just want this to be over. This is my first YI ever by the way. My vajayjay feels like it's been through the pits of hell. Inserted the cream and thought everything was fine but when I stood up the burning and itching was killer. I was begging for it to be over. Mom told me this happened to her when she used it too. The burning and itching died down after an hour but still persists. I will try to fight through the rest of the applications but this treatment is horrible."


"I have been using Axiron for 3 months and have experienced no noticeable positive effects. Still have low libido, no morning erections, lack of penile sensitivity, weak orgasms and lethargy. Going to try injections ASAP."


"Had a wisdom tooth removed . Was in severe pain until I took one pill and it worked effective and quick. No longer in pain and feeling better"


"Great as a pain reliever but major, major problems when I contracted Legionnaires disease and had to be put on strong antibiotics, Biaxin and E-mycin. These made my whole system go into meltdown until I removed the patch and went back on MS-Contin. Be very careful of drug interactions."


"I have had Chronic Constipation for over 10 years, I would only go once a month usually the first day of my period. I have tried all types of medication and had procedures done because I thought something was wrong. I spoke with my doctor and she prescribed Amitiza to me the price was crazy even with my insurance but I was willing to try anything I took it for 15 days.  I am very active and drink water like crazy and did not have a single bowel motion during that time. I am disappointed, thought I had found a solution to my problem. Back to the drawing board."


"I am allergic to steroids and we used this once in my first flare up after a year of relapse.  The initial results were great, but the episode returned in less than two weeks after the treatment ended.  Worse side effect was a huge increase in blood sugar.  The cost of the medication is outrageous even with great insurance.  "


"Everybody's personal experience is different. For me this was the most horrible pain I have ever felt in my entire life. I almost threw up as soon as they clamped my cervix. And I had to lay at the doctor's office for an 60 extra minutes. They could not give me pain medicine. And I also felt like I was going to soil myself and they had to bring in the ultrasound to make sure  nothing has gone wrong. Since then I've had horrible mood swings and a weird period that has pretty much lasted for three months and have gained about 15 pounds. I am probably going to get it removed but do not want to go through the pain and still have not done it yet."


"I was on the shot for almost 2 years since my doctor didn't want me on the pill because I have high blood pressure due to my first pregnancy. Well it backfired, I gained 30 pounds after starting the shot, became extremely depressed, mood swings, and my sex drive completely gone. Also I am blonde and my leg hair turned brown. I have been on the shot for almost 4 months and have started spotting very little and acne on my back, migraines and wicked cramps. "


"When I returned from my second tour in Vietnam in 1971, I was a "mess" mentally.  My diagnosis was/is Generalized Anxiety Disorder.  After trying various medicines, my psychiatrist settled on 10MG Valium three times a day.  Although certain circumstances will still make me anxious, they are limited and my normal life is fine.  Has worked for 41 years! Thank you Valium!"


"I feel "checked out". I'm on week 3 and just can't get over the feeling of staring into space. Asking for new Med today."


"This drug has side effects but benefits is much more.
If you suffering from depression and anxiety try it."


"I quiet smoking in March of 2007, in 8 more days I will be 70 years old. I had smoked for 49 years. I had tried everything under the sun to stop and nothing worked tell my Doctor told me about Chantix, it save my life. I don't mean to scare anyone but I lost my late wife from smoking for over 30 odd years. it took me 2 month of the meds and keeping my hands busy and my mind. Good luck to you"


"I'm taking Lamictal for bipolar type 2. I have been mentally ill for years and only started getting help recently. I've tried Prozac, Wellbutrin, zoloft within the last year and none worked. I started taking Lamictal about 4 months ago and have been on the dose of 300mg a day for about 2 1/2 months. It has made me feel much more stable, not perfect… But much more stable. My stable mood is depressed, so I still am adding an anti-depressant to my list of medications. I'm 25 years old."


"I have been on opioid medications for 7 years for sensory neuropathy. I took Amitiza for one month and no effect.  when I took movantik and Amitiza together 9 weeks now I've been almost normal in bowel movements it's tremendous."


"The geodon could only contain the racing delusional thoughts and this medicine seems to balance the act out."


"It worked when I was in the mental hospital but not in the real world."


"This birth control I do like but it's not made for the weak. I've been bleeding since the SECOND week of having it, I got it in September it's now almost December. My obgyn prescribed birth control pills which she said I can only use for a MONTH! The cravings are crazy & I'm also so much meaner than I was before. I've gained weight, which is a plus for me but may not be for someone else. I now get acne that I didn't get before and my breast are always tender (they've grown but they HURT) I feel the rod release the hormone too, which is painful but other than all that it is effective and unlike depo, I'm not as weak and tired anymore & my headaches aren't as strong and my bones don't ache nor does my joints anymore."


"My GP thinks the symptoms of what I thought was Parkinson's is in fact side-effects of Lithium. I take 1200 mg of lithium daily. I gave it a low score for the side-effects, the shakes and poor balance. It's very effective in preventing clusters. I took a chance this fall and quit all my medicines. The day after I did this I got slammed by clusters. Clusters are too painful to live with so it's better to live with lithium and its side effects than with the pain of cluster headaches."


"I have anxiety disorders and depression and have been suffering with it for years. When I first started taking this at 25mg the first week I felt sick but that subsided as my body go used to it. Then it was upped to 50 mg and it helped me function better but it changed the way I dream. Doctor still wanted more results so I went up to 100 mg. Ever since then my anxiety and depression have worsened dramatically and it's like going back to a really bad day with no meds, but every day. I'm most likely going to be taken off of these.
TLDR: this med helped me at a certain dosage but at a higher one caused more anxiety and depression. This could definitely work for someone if they found the right dosage"


"I have difficulty falling and staying alseep. Rozerem actually increased the time it takes me to fall asleep from about 3 hours to 6 hours."


"I am 24 years old and have a 14 week old son. I have fought with depression most of my life due to childhood and what not. After having my son everything came crashing down. I was on the brink of a divorce and suicidal. So I ask my Dr, he put me on 50mg of Zoloft and I'm now on day 4. Side effects for me are headache, tired, dizzy nausea. But I'm sticking to it hoping those will go away. My mood is so much better."


"Nuvigil worked great at 150 mg for a few months, then I needed to supplement with a quart of coffee in the mornings to keep me going until 1 pm.  Bumped up to 225 mg.  Not much better.  Very expensive, $90 per month ($3 per pill).  Aggressiveness, headaches, and thirst until I got used to it.  No side effects now."


"By far the best (and only) medication to ever help my cold sores. I would get large painful blisters at the center of my upper lip that would stretch out to below my nose. They would take a week to break open, and at least a week but usually two for the scab to heal over and after that I would deal with a large red patch of skin there for another several weeks before fading back to normal. With my last outbreak I had Valtrex on hand and took the first dose within a few hours and two days later it's almost completely healed and no one has even been able to tell I had/have a sore. I will always have this medication on hand! I've been dealing with these for 10  years, not to oversell it but this medication has changed my life!"


"Just started taking gabapentin.  Nervous about taking it .  Have been taking it for one week.  Currently taking 100 mg 2 x daily. Not sure if it is working.  Reassured by positive feedback on this site but part of my problem is fear about taking pills.   How long before you start to feel comfortable with this med?"


"I have been off of Micronor birth control for a little over a year now and I still do not have regular periods. I had to go off of it because it was giving me headaches, gained a lot of weight on it (even though my eating habits stayed the same), I was extremely forgetful while taking it. It's heartbreaking for my husband and I as we are TTC currently but I only get me period maybe every 4 months since stopping Micronor."


"I took this as directed for about 3 mos., and it was ineffective. I was still constipated. I stopped using it.  Then I used it every 3 days when I needed to go, and it helped. Now I am taking it as directed and it seems to be working this time. So, inconsistent results. Stool is still hard and somewhat difficult to pass. Slight uncomfortable feeling when I am nearing having a bowel motion.  Some nausea."


"I've been prescribed it off and on over the last 9 years and it didn't change my pain at all!!!! Ibuprofen works way better then naproxen. Naproxen was like taking a pill that was made of NOTHING!!!!!"


"I'm about to start my third pill pack, and I love this birth control. Both months my period started the third day of the placebo pills. I have little to no side effects. Sometimes I feel a little nauseous, and my appetite has gone down. But the effectiveness is great! My boyfriend and I have had sex a few times without any other protection. The pill really does work, and I'm so thankful it's so reliable. I do take my pill right to the second at 1 o'clock everyday. My experience with Sprintec is wonderful, and I plan to stick with it as my birth control."


"I took it at 9pm.  It's 6 am now and I'm very disoriented. My stomach is upset. I did sleep through the night but because of how I'm feeling now, I'm done with it."


"Ambien is the best ever."


"It has no side effect, I take it in combination of Bystolic 5 Mg and Fish Oil"


"Belsomra, for me, is the worst sleep aid I have ever taken. It seems to have the opposite effect on me, I can't sleep at all. Took it with a benzo after a couple of nights with Belsomra alone, worst sleep ever."


"Some of these reviews had me worried because I hate side effects, but the throat was so painful I had to try it. Glad I did, I'm now on day 9 of two times daily and infection is gone, no pain. No side effects at all. No nausea, no diarrhea, no headaches. Worked well."


"I have really, really bad insomnia. I'm up for 3 -4 days straight and after my doctor prescribed me a combination of zopiclone and amitriptyline I'm able to sleep 4-5 hours but your body can become tolerant after a while meaning you may have to increase your dosage. I've had to do this but what I've started to do is try to keep really busy throughout the day and IF needed at night I'll take a smaller dose than prescribed to me or try to go a few days without it then take my regular dose.  "


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"I've been taking Levora for 2 months now. The first few weeks were AWFUL...I was an emotional wreck with severe mood swings. Also, would feel very nauseous the majority of the time, especially immediately after taking the pill. Had bad breast tenderness but within a few weeks this subsided. Only had a few days of irregular spotting but this soon subsided as well. On the second pack, I really had hardly any problems with this birth control. However, I am planning on switching pills because the one MAJOR problem I have with this pill, which is a serious deal breaker for me, is that ever since starting the pill I have experienced TERRIBLE acne...large, painful, under the skin pimples and also many tiny pimples on my forehead. Hope this helps!"


"Got this as a prescription from my doctor, after spending endless hour doing research on this medication I decided to give it a try. I was on celexa for almost 5 months. During this time I felt like a cloud has over my head the whole time, my brain did not function and I felt like life was absolutely unbearable. Might work for some people but It did more harm than good while I was on it. Had to stop.  I've found that what got me my life back was an alternate method that came as a lifesaver for me that didn't involve medication. It involves steps to being more motivated and accomplishing things daily.
http://happylifeengine.com/archives/30
I am back to being me and I feel hopeful about the future. I just needed ti be shown how to get my life back on track. Hope you all get your life back as I did .
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"I am on month 5 of it about to be on six and my skin feels a lot better, the only downside is your skin with stay tinted red even without actual zits or bumps until the medication is out of your system, my acne was cystic and now my face is very smooth but red. I Highly recommend not drinking alcohol on this you will get the worst hangover of your life, carry a travel size lotion and lip balm with you 24/7 as your skin and lips get extremely dry. I use cetaphil lotion everyday on my face and elbows so i don't get that "flakey dryness" look. All in all amazing product bad side effects i.e, abdominal pains, headaches, nose bleeds, blurred vision and depression "


"When I first started taking phentermine I was 192lbs its been 2 months and 1 week and I am now 158lbs. This pill makes dieting extremely easy. It gives you energy throughout the day and I definitely feel like I get the best out of my days now. I go to the gym 3 times a week and I follow a diet. I don't eat bread, cereals, pasta and I drink nothing but water. I would really recommend this to anyone who wants to lose weight. The first 2 weeks that you take it you do feel a little jittery and anxious but after like 2 weeks it goes away."


"I had a triple bypass surgery 23 years ago.My SVG is wearing out.Had a blockage in it 3 months ago, had a cath and a stent put in. 3 days later had an MI caused by a complete block in the SVG. Had another cath and 2 stents put in.2 months later started Cardiac rehab. Started getting angina walking and stress. Went on Ranexa 500mg twice aday. After the first day no angina. Went to the gym after 7 days on med and did 15 mins on treadmill, 15 on bike and 10 on eliptical. No angina pain. Only side affect I noticed is right below my sterum, I occasionly have a slight spasm..See the Dr. in a week to discuss. Slight hard bowel movements, need to drink more fluids and occasional stool softer. But worth it, with no angina pain."


"I have been on 200mg/day of Topamax for about 6 years along with a bunch of other things and it seemed as though my headaches were worse.  I kept begging to increase the Topamax as I had stopped having any side effects.  Finally I fired my pain doctor after he told me just to go "cold turkey" off of morphine (I wanted to stop taking it, but not exactly that way!).  Life is so much better without daily pain medicines and I found a neurologist who took me all the way up to 400mg/day on Topamax.  I did start to have some more weight loss and taste issues and sleepiness, but my migraines became much more manageable with Imitrex and much less frequent.  That is down to maybe once a week from near daily."


"I current take this medication to stay calm. I have bad anxiety due to some ptsd related issues.  I've tried em all from Ativan-Xanax, and this medication works well. I currently take a generic brand. The brand is TEVA. I did not like the Mylan brand, for it was chalky and was weak. TEVA is a great generic Valium and it helps very well for people struggling from anxiety disorder. I hope this helps somebody."


"Two weeks and no side effects! Will post my numbers when I get them from today's blood draw."


"Better than any other NSAID but when you have serious pain you will need something a little stronger."


"It's been a blessing since being on adderall XR. I can think better and focus so I can succeed at a lot of things. Everyone with ADD should be on it."


"I started taking bupropion about a month ago to treat chronic mild depression. My depression was generally manageable but I had periods when it became debilitating, keeping me from performing daily activities, etc. With bupropion, so far I feel great. It's amazing to see the person I am without the constant weight of depression bearing down on me. It feels like I've gone from dredging through deep thick mud to running free through thin air. The only negative side effect I've noticed is dry mouth which for me is nothing in light of the positive effects. I feel more energetic, motivated, and capable. I haven't seen any effect on my weight or appetite, no change in libido, and no jittery or aggressive feelings."


"Lithium has worked very well for me for many years. No adverse affects. "


"Don't believe this bs marketing,  "serotonin modulator and stimulator" its action is like an SSRI, just on different 5-HT receptors.  Took 5mg at night and the 2nd day I already noticed the side-effects. Slight dizziness, more tired than usual, rumbling and upset stomach,  a vomit taste at the back of your throat, a sharp pain in my leg (like someone put out a cigarette butt). That scared me, but not as much as the tracers I was seeing. IMO do not take a compound that has not been on the market for at least 7-10yrs(you are just a pharma rat). Sure... you "may" feel better after two, three weeks, maybe... To me it seems just not worth it."


"Female 21yrs old. I have had severe anxiety attacks for the past 2 years, OCD since I can remember, and feel like I can't breath when I think about the what-ifs. I was on Prozac for a few months and absolutely loved it until I started grinding my teeth in my sleep. I tried the Buspar. I've been on it for 2 1/2 weeks. It took most of my anxiety away. But I got so dizzy I couldn't stand it (15mg). Started halving the pills, still makes me dizzy. Gives me headaches and doesn't help with the stress or obsessive compulsive disorder. My doc is adding Paxil to the Buspar and hopefully it'll help more."


"Like most of you, I just could not go, and when I did I was stranded on the pot wishing for a quick death. I tried everything, but I am taking Morphine, muscle relaxers, neurontin and more...nothing worked. Finally I asked my doctor about Movantic. He wrote me a script immediately, sent me home with samples too,

Mind you, I had not gone for over a week, day one with Movantic and I had a religous experience on the pot.  I did have the cramps and lots of gas but the trade off was worth it.

I am on my second month with Movantic, and can say it is truly a blessing to poop again.

So sorry most of these posts are such bad experiences. I have nothing but happy feelings for this super pooper drug."


"This is my 1st month taking the pill. I don't know why people are saying that their sex drive is gone. It has not affected me that way at all. The only problem for me is that it makes me have more discharge. After researching, the pill does this to make it harder for sperm to reach the uterus which is fine by me! I have cramps for about 2 days, and my periods are short. No weight gain at all, no bigger boobs either but it beats having babies! I also used to feel sick but I don't know if it's because of the pill."


"My thyroid was removed in 1978 due to cancer. I started out on Armour but was eventually switched over to Synthroid. I have had no side effects from the drug and my doctor and I have been happy with the results.  Frequent blood monitoring dictated that I alternate between 175mcg and 150mcg doses per day in order to fine tune my "numbers.""


"I've been on trinessa for a year now I've never experienced any weight gain or nausea also it's done a good job preventing pregnancy for me. What I like most about it is out of the 10 different birth controls I've tried trinessa has kept my skin the clearest. I've had no bad experience with trinessa I do have slight mood swings here and there but Nothing too extreme."


"The taste is awful.
I was fine on my pap, I went in for STD check, and a pap since my discharge was yellow green ....I was normal on pap negative for any STD
Gave me some vaginal gel because my doc thought it was for some reason a yeast.  It worked for a week then I had sex with my partner for 3 yrs and the discharge came back and worst....went back the next day got another std check to be sure negative again. He said it was BV I  took this medicine still taking it as well so far I see no results. Still have discharge now I'm spotting and extremely itchy down there.. I'll update this once I'm done with the meds."


"Vancomycin did not cure me or help my condition. I went four or 5 rounds (the days ran into each other) paid $600.00 every 10 days to get another round of pills. Could not sleep. Frequently went 2 days without sleep. Cried, cried, cried, lots of depression. Ended up getting a stool transplant (something that I wasn't told was an option until this drug didn't work and we had thousands of dollars wrapped up in taking it. Stool transplant worked, no problem, I got my life back."


"Now in my late 50's, I have been a lifelong migraine sufferer. My new neurologist  recommended Topamax (FDA approved for migraine therapy). I am going on week 3 with promising results...for the first time in years I am waking up to no headaches and am not getting headaches as the day wears on.  I'm sleeping better. I am experiencing a slight problem with focus/concentration but am  told that this side effect should subside over time. Providing the side effects are minimal and non-intrusive, I can see staying on this medication-I'm hopeful."


"DONT LET THESE REVIEWS SCARE YOU! Every one is different 9 times out of 10 ppl who like this pill won't even share their experience its just the ones who don't like it! It's great I'm 24 and have had no period no symptoms what so ever. I'm already on anxiety meds but I don't take them and this doesn't change a thing in my mood I'm fine 100% I love this PILL-no weight gain either. Happy pill hunting!"


"I has sex a day after my period was over, and the condom we used broke and he didn't notice until we were finished. (Thank God he noticed!!) I went to the store the next morning when they opened and got the Plan B pill and took it about 14 hours after the accident. I started bleeding about 5 days after taking the pill, and i just had my period a week ago, so don't panic of this happens to you too. Anyways, I killed myself with worrying, probably gained like 500 pounds from stress eating, but I got my period todaaaaaay!!! Its all okay, thank you plan B. I will not be hooking up anymore, that was just way to scary to go through for any guy."


"My six year old daughter is an asthmatic and the coughing she does while having a cold/flu tend to trigger it. I wanted to try a cough medicine just for bedtime to help her sleep comfortably without coughing spells. Sure enough Delsym did the trick! I had tried Mucinex and several others for children but felt they only made it worse. Within 35 min. The couching had stopped. I give Delsym an 8 out of 10 because it doesn't last the full 12 hours but close to it. My daughter had no side effects as far as bowel movements, gas, or hives. Just a cured cough"


"I balance my sugar  also with metformin and exercises....

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"On this for 6 months now, and I've been in remission for the last 3 months."


"Im on day 20. And every day has been a struggle. I have noticed a decrease in smoking. From a pack to half pack. But im so over being sick all the time. Even with food, I feel headaches and nausea.  No weird dreams, but I am sleepy all the time. I would like to stay on it because the urge is going away, but I also want my life back. With my physically demanding job, I can't be sick all the time. I dont know what to do :("


"I'm 23. I always had small mostly unnoticeable blemishes. Just before my 21 birthday I got pregnant. So my hormones must have changed. I started getting larger pimples with redness, and the breakouts seemed to itch. I went to the dermatologist and she put on a regimen that includes Aczone 2x a day, along with Differin gel after at night, and ampicillin 2x a day, and I wash my face with Cerva. Though I'm in the "worse before better" stage I have to say I like the Aczone. I have extremely sensitive skin and I have tried many things that result in dryness, redness, peeling and burning. With Aczone I don't get anything like that. There's a slight itch that lasts for about a minute. Just remember only a pea size amount. Cerva lotion is good at night."


"This did little for my cough - still waking up in the middle of the night with coughing fits. Even when I take another dose at night, it doesn't help. In fact, I've now woken up every night while I've been taking this so will stop."


"I've been on Clonazepam since March 2014 after being violently attacked. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, is a new experience for me & I am so ready to get off the ride. Anyhow, I have issues going to public/crowded places & pretty much grocery shop at night to avoid people. I've gone from spontaneous extrovert to complete in-hiding introvert. I started Lamotrigine 3wks ago, after 2wks they upped dosage to 2 pills in the a.m. from 1 (25mg).  Within a few days, I started noticing I'm not needing to smoke as much (Ironically, non smoker until my attack). I'm not feeling as anxious/on edge, moody as I have been since the attack in Feb. I think this stuff is awesome. I'm hoping that it will help me get my life back. I've had no negative side affects."


"I was just started on this medicine on February 13th, 2009. 25mg a day then after one week to increase to 50mg. Read some of the side effects here figured they must surely be on someone who is definitely on a higher dose.  Anyway, I am a person who is highly addicted to drinking coca cola. I drink like a 2 liter bottle a day.  Well, not any more.  This medicine has cured me of that in 2 days. All carbonated beverages taste flat like Robitussin cough medicine. Good side is that'll help me lose weight and the better side is I have yet to have my headache."


"Had severe bloody diarrhea for a couple months, went away for two years then came back worse. I was then diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. My Dr started me on 6 pills a day of Asacol. Within two weeks I was having completely normal bowel movements again with no pain. I then began decreasing my dosage (doctors orders) and now I am currently on 2 pills a day of 800g. My life is completely back to normal. The only side effect I have is slight dizziness during more stressful times. I have had a couple minor minor flares. I do miss my dosage once in a while but it never seems to affect me as long as I take my next dose. Would recommend Asacol in a heart beat!"


"For about a year I experienced a lot of my teeth needing root canals so about 6 months ago 4 teeth needed root canals the dentist couldn't understand. They looked further the nerves were dying so they root canal all 4 I started to experience pain that you can not describe. Was put on carbamazepine 400mg a day which was helping.  "


"It all makes sense after reading some of these reviews. I haven’t been the most active person, but I did gain close to 20 lbs which happened once before on the same medication. I’ve notice my mood being all over the place, rather inpatient and emotional at times. I also get headaches and now lower back pains. I think it’s time to break up with Ortho..."


"I started taking Zoloft and now use the generic sertraline, for two reasons, one was for depression with both of my parents being sick and having to move out of their home and into an assisted living and the second reason was for the "flu-like" symptoms and bad moods that I would have with my monthly period.  I hardly know when I will be starting my period because I don't have the cramping and mood swings as I had."


"I've been on this medication for about three years now. The first few months were terrible. I broke out, had severe mood swings, I'd cry for no reason. After month four I felt completely fine. No more mood swings or acne outbreaks. My period got lighter, I stopped cramping as much. The only problem I have now is that I don't get as wet as I used to. But that's what lube is for. And hey, I'm not pregnant. So it's doing its job."


"I have been on Paxil for about 6 years now and it has really helped lower my anxiety and elevate my mood. When I first started taking it, I noticed I felt calmer and in a better mood within the first 2 days on 10 mg per day. After a couple of months on Paxil, I felt a lot better, but was starting to build up tolerance so my doctor had me increase the dosage to 40 mg/day. The side effects were mostly sexual (decreased sex drive and harder to reach orgasm). I also have experienced weight gain, increased appetite and sleeping more while on Paxil. I highly recommend this drug but make sure not to stop cold turkey because the withdrawal symptoms can be severe with Paxil."


"I would say that this isnt for everyone. I gave it a shot in September 15, since with regular pills I was forgetting to take them and having something in your arm and not having to worry about, seemed fantastic. I have constant spotting. Nothing bad but would like to not worry about ruining underwear. My mood has been a little more "sassy" as my boyfriend class it. My acne though has gone down a ton, amazing on that part. Sadly, I'm hungry more. Eat a full meal at 7pm then 30 min later
I'm starving again, makes no sense since I'm not gaining any weight either. I'm even hungry now typing this. I'm so so on the nexplanon."


"on day 6.
So far so good, the only side affect that I seem to be having is disturbed sleep. This is relative to other factors as I've had a few ridiculously early starts for work. My weekly average is about 10% less sleep than normal (fitbit). My dreams are slightly more vivid but not nightmarish. Grumpiness seems to be underlying most days, but I work with the general public that could just be normal and I'm suddenly more aware of it due to keeping an eye on my mood because of the tablets.
I cut down from 20 a day to 10 after 3 days. Yesterday 7 smoked. Today the smell of cigarettes and smoke is noxious. I'm at the point of washing everything I own just to get rid of the smell, luckily I never smoked inside my home."


"Hi,

I have had hep c for at least 25 years would not take the old treatment. Now I'm taking Solaldi /Daklinza my Geno type is 2 A and 2 C - my viral load was

28 million when I started meds ,after 4 weeks viral load was undetced.

Just finished my 6th week today. I'm going thru the County Hospital in Dallas,Tx Had no problems getting my meds as Medicare just approved  them. So keep trying to find help.

I have had very few side affects mild headache for ten minutes not even enough to take a Tyanol the 1st few days. I did itch at the start took allergy med a few days and every so often. I feel better taking the hep c meds my brain fog is better and I sleep like a baby! I take my meds at 7pm on time every night & have to go to bed by 9 pm"


"My doctor prescribed me Topamax as a preventative measure for my common migraines.  It helped with my headaches really well.  I used to get migraines at least a dozen times a month and this medicine allowed me to only have 2 headaches in the month that I took it.
I stopped taking it, however, because I felt so out of it.  I felt like a space cadet.  It also made me very moody.  Everything irritated and bothered me.  I didn't think those feelings were worth continuing with the prescription.
I would suggest trying it, as those effects, from what I understand, are rare.  And, I have to say that I didn't get migraines for a few months after I stopped taking it.  So that was a bonus.
As a side note, it does make soft drinks taste 'flat'."


"I had the Nexplanon for 11 months and got the thing removed today! It worked great for its purpose but honestly I couldn't wait to get it out. My cycle became so sporadic. Sometimes lasting for 2 weeks then it goes away for a week and then comes back. At times I wouldn't see it for almost two months and then bam for a few days and then it went away again. My period has always been every 21 days and last for 3 to 4 days.The joint pain was one of the more painful things. I got migraines about 3 or 4 times a week and fever blisters regularly (a few a month). Not to mention I couldn't lose weight. I'm super elated right now that I got it removed today. Everyone is different but I wouldn't tell anyone to get it."


"I was prescribed this by my doctor for my swollen knee after receiving my first cortisone injection. I started noticing I was always dehydrated. I was ok with that cause it relieved the swelling in my knee, but then the headaches started. It was dull at first, but always in the bottom right side of my head. They progressively got worse. Within a week of my first dose, I had to stop taking it. It took 3 days before the headaches stopped. Never will I take that again."


"Unfortunately I get UTI's more often than I should.  I have taken a 10 day prescription of Cipro, 500mg every 12 hours for a bad UTI, and I couldn't get past 5 days of it.  I was just prescribed Cipro, one 500mg pill (because my doctor believed that this medications side effects were too common and powerful).  Within 24 hours, my UTI symptoms cleared up BUT, in the past two nights, I have barely slept.  I have bad stomach cramping and diarrhea.  And headaches.  Not fun to say the least.  It will do a good job knocking out the infection, but the side effects are just crappy.  I also learned that with this medication, some times less is more."


Conjugated estrogens / medroxyprogesterone

"Excellent medicine at treating hot flashes, vaginal dryness and night sweats but I had a significant weight gain (12 ponds in three months). In addition I had infrequent bowel movements, larger breasts, bloating and painful though predictive periods."


"I've seen people on here say  , this is NOT an over the counter medication where I live. Also this is nothing like ambien -  ambien is a benzodiazepine medication, so if you're expecting that then don't! Works good for upset stomach as well as mild sedation, don't expect a "xanax" effect, but they will help with your appetite,  and allow for some rest, also works good  to help nausea if you take medications that make you sick, like morphine for example. I am NOT a professional or even in the medical field, there are way too many "shadetree" pharmacists out there so consult a real one for a real diagnosis or answer, its just they won't tell you what you "want" to hear like people on these forums will."


"I've only been on this birth control for about 12 days and it is the worst experience I've come across. I thought the depo shot was bad, but I am already experiencing depression, nausea, headaches, and insomnia. I got on this bc to clear up my acne and it may be to soon to tell how it really works, but based on the side effects I'm already experiencing I do not think I will continue suffering. It's too much letting this bc control all my emotions. I do not recommend it, but every female is different so it may be great for the next person."


"I have been using guaifenesin to treat my fibromyalgia since 2001, strictly following the book "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Fibromyalgia" by Dr. R. Paul St. Amand.

Initially it was all by prescription, then there was otc Mucinex which didn't seem to work as well.  I have since been on the plain white Guaifenesin 600mg tablets sold under different brand names such as CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Target manufactured by Perrigo and they have been most effective.  I now run a support group in Hawaii and have seen 100's get well by using guaifenesin. Please check into it: www.fibromyalgiahawaii.com  Don't let an old flawed study of over 25year ago stop you from looking into it. You only have your life to gain back! We are proof!"


"I've also been trying different preventive medication for migraines with my doctor and so far Depakote is working the best. I started with 250mg a day for the first week, now at 500 mg a day. Before this medication, I would wake up daily with chronic head pain in the neck or behind the eyes. Now I wake up almost every morning with a clear head. I haven't seen any side effects yet at this dosage and I've even lost weight since I've been proactive with daily exercise. I started walking 2 miles daily since taking this medication. With proactive exercise and eating habits, I think anyone can keep potential side effects at bay. Previously, I was on Topamax and had to stop taking it as the nausea/head fuzz was too severe for my line of work."


"I started taking Pristiq a year ago.  I am 57 year old female that went through a devastating divorce after 20 years of marriage.  The worst part was that he left me for my best friend.  They both work at the same employer that I do.  So it was very hard for me to return to work and see them both there.  I was severely depressed and really didn't want to be on this earth.  I have never taken antidepressants before.  My doctor put me on 50mg of Pristiq to help me through this time.  The first 3 days were great....someone could have died and I was smiling for the first time in a long time, and I wanted to be here!  I am just now weaning myself off Pristiq slowly with my Doctor's blessing.  So far no side effects."


"works better on a mostly empty stomach. Took 2 bonine 25 mg pills an hour and a half before my flight, felt virtually no motion sickness on the initial flights or connections. It works!"


"I had been feeling very bloated and had a lot of pain over the past months. So much so it landed me in the ER. Xrays showed I was backed up. So much my Dr said flat out I was full of $h1t. She perscribed this stuff and it made my stomach growl and groan. Several hours later it hit me. It was like a freakin soft serve ice cream parlor. The smell was something wicked. All in all it worked. I will continue to use this miracle powder."


"I've had chronic insomnia most of my life, I took ambien 10mgs for 6 yrs it helped me so much to lead productive life, sleeping at night waking up in the morning with really no bad side effects, I don't live in the US anymore and ambien isn't available I think due the bad rap it gets by complainer"s, while people like myself who have benefitted from it aren't as likely to review a drug, they haven't had a problem with - just human nature. I've tried a whole host of anti-depresents & other sedatives 7-8 none are as effective and have more side effects than ambien"


"I am 25 and have had acne for 10 years and since I worked maybe because of stress it had become really bad.  I decided at 23 to try Roacutane who is supposed to end acne forever. After a year of hard treatment I was having almost no acne but was left with lot of redness.I was told this would take a least one more year after end of treatment to get better. It barely got better, the acne is now coming back. And each time I have a new pimple it leaves a new mark and takes forever to heal.

My skin is never clear and nice and I can never stop using make up :( I wish I had never done the treatment. Now not only i have acne, but also marks, redness and scars. ITs terrible what it did. :( I m wondering if I should try contraception."


"This is a great medication that is non-narcotic so you can get pain relief and still function.  Works well for cramps as well as back pain."


"Ok, I've been on benzodiazepines for over 3 years.
Including Xanax, Ativan, Valium, Klonopin, and Restoril.
I was Rx'd Xanax 1mg 3x daily for 8 months, worked great, but tolerance builded rapidly and I DIDN'T want to raise my dose. So then I got Rx'd Ativan 2mg 3x daily, for 9 months same situation. Then I got put on Valium 10mg 4x daily for a year. Valium worked the best because of the extremely long half life. Then I wanted to get off BENZODIAZEPINES completly. My doctor said you can't quit cold turkey, So I got Rx'd Klonopin, started at 3mg, went down .5mg every 2 weeks. Now I'm Benzo free, Thank you Klonopin!"


"I've had chronic constipation since I was four. It was so bad that I literally had to see a "poop doctor" until I was about 7. I started using Miralax whenever I was constipated at that point, and never once has it failed me. I once had a 2-week period of constipation, my worst period of time ever, so I began taking one capful twice a day. Two days later, I produced two toiletfuls of stool. It ached a bit afterwards, but the process was very, VERY quick and you could NOT believe how relieved and relaxed I felt afterwards. I'm in my late teen years now, and I still take it whenever I haven't gone for at least 3-4 days. It usually takes a day or two to work, but it's completely worth it."


"So I've had YI in the past and they always cleared up on their own. This time after my system was all messed up from food poisoning I felt a YI coming on and tried the good ol' garlic and yogurt natural remedies first. After 5 days it was slowly getting better but I wanted to make sure it was all gone. I spent $22 on Monistat 1 and withing 3min of inserting and applying some of the topical cream my body was convulsing from the itchy pain! 4hrs later I went pee and put a little more of the the lotion on (stupid!) and the fire is back with fury.  At this point I'm using a pair of chopsticks over my undies to help the itch. It's uncontrollable with muscle spasms and I have now thoroughly frightened my husband."


"It is the only medicine that helps me sleep on time and for 7 to 8 hours."


"I started taking Qsymia on 10/20 at 263lbs and I'm down to 256 as of today, so far so good, I will update every week with my progress. Not really experiencing any side effects as of now."


"Love this medicine!  No side effects for me.  Anyone having obesity issues which USUALLY means you will end up as a diabetic, should give this medicine a try.  It will change your life for the better."


"I've been taking this pill for almost 6 months now after switching when my insurance no longer covered the birth control pill I had been taken previously. I decided to try this pill for quite a few months because I know side effects can subside after the first few months and I wanted to give it a real shot. Unfortunately, after 23 years of minimal to no breakouts, this pill has given me extreme breakouts on my face, shoulders, and back. I've tried several types of skincare to control the breakouts to no avail. I have also suffered from anxiety and depression in the last few months, something I thought was work-related, but have decided this pill is no longer worth the risk. I will be switching pills starting next month."


"I been on this med for 3 weeks, and feel much better but in constant fear of weight gain ."


"Works well for me."


"I started taking this drug last Tuesday for a possible Gastrointestinal bacterial infection. When I started taking it, I was suffering from diarrhea which then became bloody diarrhea Once I started taking the medication, the bloody diarrhea stopped but I continue to have loose movements, nausea and sporatic bouts of diarrhea. One of the things I can't stand about this drug is the sharp, overwhelming metallic taste. This medication should be coated to make taking it easier."


"Takes away all pain. I was told that this is a drug that works differently for people. I am one of the lucky ones. Very quickly takes away all pain. I was given it intravenously immediately after surgery, first for a hernia and second for a cat bite that had resulted in a septic joint. My partner will not take it because it made her feel nauseous. I have no nausea.
Interestingly, morphene had no effect on me despite being supposedly the more effective medication for pain. The lesson is that different people's bodies respond differently."


"I am 57 years old and have had some version of narcolepsy since age 30 or 35. I tried Nuvigil and then added Adderal  but still had breakthrough narcolepsy and cataplexy. The cataplexy broke my foot a year ago and my wrist six months ago. This is the most amazing medication! I would go to bed at midnight and awaken at 10 or 11 in the morning. I would fall asleep for a cumulative 2 to 3 more hours during the day. I awaken between seven and 8 o'clock bright eyed and bushy tail to use my parents phrase. I am fully alert and have no further problems with sleepiness throughout the day.  I am still experiencing occasional morning nausea and inappropriate  diaphoresis or sweating for no reason. An ice pack at the back of my neck will break it."


"I get severe migraines and was given this in the hospital instead of traditional nausea meds. It work well and I now use it at home and actually works better than Zofran or Phenagren."


"Relieves most allergy symptoms."


"After many trips,to the GP and hospital with stomach pain and severe toilet issues I was prescribed Questran light being a ground worker sometimes no toilets close by is not a problem anymore. A great medicine. I have no side effects."


"T.D. reared it's ugly head on approx. 7 weeks ago...at one time, in addition to antidepressants, I was taking either Reglan or Metoclopine...over the years I had some tell-tail signs that were either dismissed or thought to be something else...I have a particular difficult and severe case of T.D. and it effected me and the people around me so much that the personal devastation is incomprehensible...given the rarity of this disease, I find and have resigned myself treatment can be difficult and realistically I most likely will never regain my life as it was...additionally, when I first show the symptoms, I ended up in the back of an ambulance with was thought to be stroke...the symptoms I had at the time mimicked a stroke..."


"Seems effective. Second use with diverticulitis. Both times combined with Cipro. Had some side effects but not sure which medication they came from. Plus the diverticulitis itself  causes gas, bloating, diarrhea, headache, nausea so how do you know what was meds and what was the illness? I experienced urine discoloration-slight rusty tone.
 I can say that the taste of the Flagyl pill is horrible. Also, after starting the meds I became over sensitive to smells and everything I ate or drank, even water, tasted disgusting. (Not so bad as I'm not supposed to be eating foods). I found that if I swallow the Flagyl with a sip of a  smoothie (from supermarket) it slips down easy with no sticking and no bad taste."


"I'm on 300mg 3x a day. It's my lifesaver for neuropathy and restless legs.  It allows me to sleep at night.  I find the only side effect is increased appetite."


"My gynecologist put me on this for PCOS. I took it for two years. My periods are few, random and unpredictable. I didn't have regular bleeding at all. I had one or two periods a year on it. The periods were much less uncomfortable, and my PMS symptoms were a lower severity.

Didn't help with my high insulin which is my big problem. Didn't help with my ridiculously bad adult acne big problem. It went back to before. For a short period, I think it decreased my acne by 10%. The only pro I can think of is that it dealt with my higher risk for developing endometrial cancer due to lining buildup from unopposed estrogen.

If I miss a dose here or there, I have awful mood swings.

I'm going to a new gynecologist because I need better management of my PCOS."


"I would recommend always using the Extended Relief formula. It causes less side effects. Also be careful and monitor your blood pressure."


"I was receiving Avastin for Diabetic Macular Edema in both eyes, with left eye being the worst of the two.  After 4 injections, no improvement, and left eye significantly worse!  I was so upset.  My doc recommended Eylea to try first in the left eye.  It's amazing.  Just had second injection today (yeah, they are no picnic, but worth it to see!), and this stuff is awesome.  I was reading 3 lines better than with the Avastin!  Also, Regeneron has me on a program where I pay only $5 for each injection, so I am mightily happy!"


"I had my husband purchase monistat 7 for me due to a mild  yeast infection that started  after being on antibiotics.  I also have used this product in the past without any problems. This time the burning and itching was so intense I felt as if I cut my lady parts with a razor blade then poured hot sauce and alcohol on it!! I literally was in tears. I literally poured cool water on my lady parts for 30 min or so to get some relief. This product is absolutely horrible!! I thought I was going to die. I wouldn't even recommend the product to an enemy!"


"If I could give this more than a 10, I would. Over 15 years of more than inadequate sleep and headaches, I've tried everything. This lets me sleep straight through the night and not wake up at all!!!! Unheard of for me. Also my headaches are gone!!! Awesome. I know there are a lot of negative reviews but for me this has made my life turn completely around for the better.thank you."


"Excellent experience so far. Quick insertion, minimal bruising, some soreness. My periods, if they come at all, are just a couple days of light spotting. My sex drive has been a little low (I think because there's no ovulation with this form of BC), but other than that it's been amazing."


"The insertion was incredibly painful. And while it is very effective for a very long time I wouldn't recommend it to any one because it caused me terrible pains during my cycle and occasionally off cycle of have very strong and painful cramping. I could only stand it for 1.5 years before having to get it removed."


"Spent 6 years in the Marine (Iraq 2007) and 7 plus years as a Narcotics agent with law enforcement. I take 25-50 mg at night and I sleep like a baby now. Before, I would sleep approximately 2 hours a night. This pill has helped me and my family life is better now. Definitely recommend for PTSD."


"I've been on the shot for about seven months now, and haven't experienced any of negative side effects that I'd heard horror stories about (no weight gain, no unusual acne, no unusual hair growth, no significant appetite changes, etc). I did have pretty irregular spotting and bleeding for the first three months, but now I can't remember the last time I saw any blood, which suits me just fine! Overall the drug has treated me pretty well - I like not having to deal with my period each month - the only downside for me is having to schedule regular Dr.'s appointments to get the injection."


"Generally has been effective in treating osteoarthritis pain/ inflammation. For me it worked noticeably better than meloxicam. I have taken it on an as needed basis for at least 5 years and have had no appreciable side effects."


"Prescribed this for sinus and double ear infection which was not cleared by a 3 day course of Zithromax 500mg. After 2 doses of one pill per day I had SEVERE stomach pains and was told by doctor to discontinue use. "


"I've been taking lunesta 2 years and I love it. Does exactly what it's supposed to 6 hours of restful sleep no hangovers

Like some people say it has a horrible taste if it stays in your mouth..pop it in the back of your throat and swallow. It's a very small pill."


"I was prescribed Paxil 10mg for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. I've been taking it for two weeks and I feel so much better! It also helps with my social anxiety as well. I feel calmer, centered and more assertive. It makes me less emotional and somewhat experience "flat effect" which could be bad in certain situations. In first two days I felt very nauseated and couldn't eat and lost 5 pounds however I noticed my appetite has increased and I'm watching my weight! So far so good.
(Note: SSRI's works differently on pre-menstrual women and improvements is seems in the very first cycle at least in my case)."


"This medicine caused me to have very high blood pressure over a period of 10 months and even though it helped with some symptoms of my Crohn's Disease, the disease itself continued to progress and led me to my resection surgery. "


"I switched from combinations pills to this birth control because the estrogen gave me migraines. It has helped my cramping and I no longer have periods. At first I was skeptical cause I had a period that lasted about a week but after that they went away..I've experienced a little weight gain and tender nipples but for the most part I no longer have cramping and periods so it's all good :)"


"It consistently provides long lasting relief for my headaches, compared with Tylenol."


"The first day I tried Zoloft, I sat and looked out the window all day, watching it snow. All I could think of was how pretty it was. But it also made my heart beat VERY hard. I could feel my blood pounding through my head and neck harder than I'd ever felt before.  My doctor had me try smaller doses, but even at 25mg the same thing happened. So no Zoloft for me. Which is a shame, since it really did show promise."