"I had been experiencing probs with high blood pressure and melazma from the birth control patch. My doc advised me to use mirena. I am 30 and have 3 children, my doctor told me implanting the IUD would be uncomfortable but since I had kids it shouldn't be so bad. It was the most pain I have ever been in. Worse than my labor with all 3. They said it wouldn't last long, but I had to lie down in the office for 2 hours, until the office closed. The cramping continued for a couple days. I had stuck with it for about 6 months, but my face is breaking out like I am 15 (which I have never had a problem with) and I have had an awful discharge since I have had the IUD. I have had very very mild periods which is nice, but I plan on having it removed."


"I have been living with chronic fatigue for over 9 years now. I have gone to so many different doctors and have been put on so many different kinds of medicines that never worked. I finally was put on Vyvanse 30 mg. I can not tell you how much this Medicean has changed my life for the better. I would have to force myself out of bed in the mornings and come back home after taking the kids to school and tell myself I would just rest for 20 mins and then get up. I would fall back to sleep for hours and could not figure out what was wrong with me. I hated feeling so tired all the time. I've been on vyvanse now for 1 week and it is a miracle drug for me. I have energy and my life back. I only wish I would have known about this 9 years ago."


"I have been on Tri-Sprintec for about 4 years and overall would recommend it to anyone. I have had some moodiness and 'depression' but only certain times of the month, and nothing I can't deal with since I know it's not REAL depression and it doesn't last long. The worst thing about it is occasional nausea. I think taking my pill right before sleeping is the best, and that way I am only nauseated if I wake up really early. I consider these side effects minor after some of my friends experiences of switching pills and all kinds of worse problems."


"I have been on nevirapine along with two other drugs for almost 20 years.  I have had *no* side effects from nevirapine.

I would rate it 5 stars except for having to do the lower initial lead-in dose, which is VERY IMPORTANT to prevent an allergic reaction to this drug."


"Difficult personal situations caused my Ativan usage to creep up to 3-4x/day. When I started being perimenopause, I was also suffering with terrible depression, which I have never had before. My GYN prescribed Lexapro, and I've always been against taking an SSRI because of the side effects and feeling like I could just "work through" the anxiety, but the depression was debilitating. I forced myself to take the first pill, and the next day, I realized I wasn't under a cloud of stress anymore. It worked well for about 3 weeks, and then I was irritable and the anxiety was back. I just started on 20mg and feel optimistic. Only minor side effects: headache, some nausea the first few days, insomnia. I've lost weight, which is a plus!"


"I was put on Wellbutrin for smoking cessation, I had zero personal or family history of any mental health issues.  The Wellbutrin did not work for smoking cessation, so my doctor took me off it abruptly.  I suffered from the common on the Internet, but completely unheard of by doctors, Wellbutrin withdrawal symptoms of "brain zaps" or "brain shivers," odd sexual side effects, and powerful dreams.  These adverse withdrawal effects from Wellbutrin were then misdiagnosed (according to the DSM) as bipolar.  So in my case, Wellbutrin withdrawal effects were the etiology of a bipolar misdiagnosis."


"Stelara is a life saver.  I have psoriasis for over 30 years. I have tried creams, PUVA, Vit A meds, Fumiderm, Otezla nothing has worked. My last med Otezla didn't work for me and made things much worse. I had my first Stelara injection on May 7 2016. After about 10 days I could feel an improvement. After 4 weeks there was a dramatic improvement and I was almost clear.  It is 9 weeks since my second injection and my life has changed in so many ways for the better thanks to this medicine.  There is a slight redness where some of the patches were but the dermatologist assures me these will fade. I have no side affects whatsoever. Thank you for this life changing medicine and for restoring my self esteem after all this time"


"Before I was using parlodel which is the same medicine for reducing prolactin. My prolactin is 49 and facing irregular periods. Previously I faced horrible side effects but with dostinex I am very happy no side effects just feel sleepy some time."


"So, I have had nuvaring for a one 1/2 months now and so far it's been 100x better than nexplanon (in terms of how my body has reacted). No acne, no mood swings, no weight gain. However, one thing that has happened to me since almost day one is a massive growth in my breasts and they are beyond tender. I can't even gently bump them without there being soreness. At first I was worried I was pregnant, but nope! It's just the birth control. I'm hoping it will stop or go away, I don't have bras that fit me since they've grown 2 cup sizes, and well they hurt too :/ another thing is bloating, my weight is the same, however I never have the normal stomach that I've always had, it's like I've eaten a loaf of bread always. I hope it goes away!"


"I have had 2 kids and knowing I don't want anymore any time soon I wanted a long term contraception. I was shocking at remembering to take the pill ( hello baby number 1 ) so decided to try the mirina. I got it fitted 7 months ago and I love it! The insertion was more uncomfortable then painful and was done within 90 seconds for me! I got a bad kidney infection after insertion but other than that I love it. I've no periods and other than tiny cramps every now and again I have no complaints! No weight gain, no mood swings, no acne. I'm glad I got it inserted "


"I really liked that this medication did not burn, itch sting, etc. It did not feel like something was in my eye. My only concern was that some pale yellow gooey stuff would collect in the corners of my eyes. I couldn't feel it but I needed a Q-tip to get it out. Other than that it was perfect."


"Stopped my periods all together.  It is nice, but my doctor didn't mention it when she prescribed it.  Was a little stressful the first month when you skip your period and no one has an explanation.  Turns out it is a side effect."


"Paxil is better than other medicines I have taken for my anxiety by far. But, there are flaws with it. Being forgetful, I forget to take my medicine sometimes, and if I forget, I will get sick due to withdrawal. I am also a very skinny person and a picky eater already, and with taking Paxil, I have an extreme loss of appetite. Eating to me is now a chore and my body will not tell me when I am hungry until I go into shock due to malnutrition. But, all of this is worth it to get rid of my terrible anxiety. It is extremely worth it."


"I am on week three of contrave. I've had some side effects with the drug including feeling short of breath and a little ore anxious then normal not all the time but more than normal. I had nausea the first day. I have had headaches off and on. I have lost 7 pounds but with the side effects I've been experiencing I'm no longer going to continue the drug. Feeling anxious and short of breathe is just not a good combo .. If I wasn't experiencing these things I would applaud the drug for it has stop my appetite."


"For the past few years I have been suffering from severe anxiety and depression, when my Doctor put me on 0.5 mg I didn't know if it would help or not, but in just a month or 2, my life has changed a lot for the better. I've been more self confident, and going out more. It really does help. As people have mentioned before take the lowest dosage that suits you. It really is a great treatment for anxiety. Though everyone is different, if you're running out of options you should definitely ask your Doctor about it!"


"I wish I didn't even have to rate this terrible medication. I asked my doctor to put me on a birth control to help with my periods. This birth control has been the absolute worst. I have had every terrible side effect from stomach cramps, severe depression, insane mood swings, nausea, feeling lethargic, I mean...just the worst I've ever felt. And all because of a medication... Yeah, no thanks."


"I had Liletta inserted earlier this month. It was the worse pain ever. I had Mirena prior to this and my nurse practitioner reminded me of that procedure. There is no way I had this type of pain with Mirena. I am sure that if I did I would not have agreed to this. There were problems with the insertion and I was told thankfully this device was reloadable. I had cramping days later as expected but weeks later I am still having cramping. I am certain that I will opt to have this removed because it is very painful."


"Stopped periods completely by 3rd month; has side effects of tender breasts, making me sleepier after taking it (take it before bed, no problem). Caused the WORST acne I've ever had in my life. Used it to skip periods since mine are very heavy/bad, did that just great. No side effects I couldn't deal with/live with, other than the acne. Deep cystic types, white heads, oily skin - switching since I'm not looking to prevent pregnancy, just to manage periods & I can try a different hormone composition. Missing a pill in the first 2 months caused spotting, after that, missing one here or there didn't do much."


"I made a previous post right after I started Aviane. Now I'm a month in and back to review how things are going.

I've been spotting since day 3. I've been trying to live with it in hopes things will get better, but 3+ weeks of this is really wearing on me.

My mood has been normal. Nothing out of the ordinary, except some obvious frustrations regarding constant bleeding.

Sex drive (which has been an issue on previous pills) is good. I'd say it's the same as without the pill.

I've been having more breakouts. A couple huge, painful zits that won't seem to go away. I've never had issues with zits much at all before, but not a huge deal.

I may be slightly more bloated and hungry than before I was on the pill, but nothing major."


"Aleve-D works for me every time. I have chronic sinus infections. I take Aleve-D for the symptoms and let nature take its course, generally. Aleve-D opens up my sinuses and stops mucous production. This is important, especially at night, because drainage into my throat causes problems in my throat, especially concerning my voice. This is unacceptable to me, as I sing publicly on a regular basis. In addition to the fact that Aleve-D works for me, in my experience, it last twice as long as other similar products. I'm sure this is a result of the quantity of medicine that is in each tablet. I highly recommend Aleve-D."


"In the summer I often have severe allergic reactions to things like horse hair, cotton, and cut grass.  Those reactions swell up my eyes like a tennis ball.  Prednisone really helps tame the swelling and stops me from sneezing.  To bad it's very unhealthy, or I'd take it more often if I could."


"Started Phentermine on July24,16 first week tons of energy also made my mood great! Didn't loose nothing first week! Second week lost energy tierd alittle dry mouth don't feel like eating! Went to my Drs my following week. Things seemed different this second week she explained this was normal to continue with the Phentermine and take a mild sleeping pill at nite. I also increased my water intake also walking! By end of week lost five pounds! Keeping up my journey dry mouth is ok with me that's why you drink water! Also try get a good healthy high Protien shake in take vitamins very important part for me hopefully this may help!"


"Had gallbladder removed on Tues. It is Sun. Went home an hour and a half after surgery. Got Nucynta. Felt invincible. Made appointment to get more tests and surgeries same day, went flea marketing, etc. I actually picked up grandkids and wrestled with them, etc. I feel the burn. Back hurts. May have torn surgical sites a bit. Nucynta made it so I no longer faced extreme stress incontinence, halted my 12 year battle with GERD, cured chronic cough. Very good product."


"I started using the patch around 2 months ago. I loved it at first. I needed the hormones because I have hypothyroidism and I needed more estrogen. I mainly took it because my health condition caused me to have acne all the time, 2 periods a month, & I started growing facial hair rapidly. I tried this and at first it was pretty cool, my hair stopped growing so fast, my periods were predictable, my acne was gone, and my small boobs grew. But all of a sudden after 2 weeks I started getting crazy mood swings and sad.  I was snappy and had so much attitude. Then I started noticing that sleep was getting difficult. And I ended up gainingweight like crazy the last 3 weeks on it. itchy everywhere. Took it off today, & very nauseous. Not worth it."


"Plain and simple, this medicine has been a life saver. Been taking 100 mg for a few years. If I forget to take it, I am wide awake after 3 or 4 hours. When taken, 7 hours is generally the minimum. Side effects are FAR outweighed by the benefits. Going to begin coming off of Cymbalta completely. I attribute that to having a better outlook on things due to being fully rested. It is amazing what a good nights sleep does for the mind! I actually enjoy my occasional movie like vivid dreams."


"Was getting head aches/migraines 4-5 times a week started this pill at 10mg and head aches went down to 1-2 a month and very mild. Amazing pill.. life changing for me! Be careful if you change your dose.. went up to 20mg a day and headaches came back so now back at 10mg and so far so good! Amazing amazing amazing!"


"I took otezla for about 5 months for psoriatic arthritis.  I experienced headaches and upper respiratory infections almost the entire time. I saw little, if any, improvement to my arthritis pain and inflammation."


"I have smoked for almost thirty years and I was able to quit with the gum. I started out by using the 4mg gum and chewing two pieces at a time but I finally got to the 2mg and I'm still chewing two pieces at a time. It's been 2 yrs now and now I'm losing my wife over this gum. My sex drive is gone. "


"Wow. Cymbalta changed my LIFE! Prozac made me a zombie, as did Paxil, Xanax & Klonopin. I have depression & anxiety. Prozac seemed to have made my depression worse! But then...Cymbalta saved me. I'm so happy to be able to actually GET OUT of bed, not yell at the kids, etc. I experienced a mild euphoria at first, now, (it's been a week) I just feel happy and energetic! I really hope it keeps working!!"


"I cannot tell you how pleased I am to have found epiduo. I had horrible acne all throughout middle school then I finally cleared it up by high school. I was happy with my skin for about a year...then I got on birth control which broke me out horribly. My acne was just as bad as it was in middle school, except now I was 18 years old. I went back to the dermatologist and tried everything. Nothing worked. I finally switched dermatologists and they immediately put me on epiduo. Within two months my face has cleared except for the occassional one or two pimples around my period. I've never been happier. Dried my face out a little at first, but all acne medications do. It's well worth it - a life saver."


"My Dr prescribed me flector patch for a disk herniation and disk bulge...he gave me a sample...it does absolutely nothing!!!"


"Leg pain & back pain, constant: relieved somewhat with Aleve due for repeat Dexascan next month: will not continue this medication regardless of results of Dexascan!"


"I have been a migraine sufferer for over 30 years, and several of the "triptans" have proved to be effective as I've found out as my insurance has dictated, but Zomig continues to be my go to remedy.  Over 10 years ago I found that if I took a triptan and lit a cigarette, my heart would race.  That was probably a very good thing, as the choice between getting rid of the migraines or getting rid of the cigarettes became easy.  Zomig allows me to function even when I wake up with a full blown migraine.  I count on it!"


"7 weeks on Celexa and still suffering side effects and increased anxiety."


"It really did not work for me. My eyes itched a bit less, but my nose just kept itching and running. Also sneezed multiple time after 1st dose. Tried a 2nd tablet 4 hours later with no noticeable results. This may work for some people but I get  better relief from Benadryl, which works well but causes drowsiness."


"This medicine barely touched my pain."


"I can't speak for long term however I just had the Kyleena inserted today. I took 600mg of tylenol before my appointment which helped a lot. The insertion didn't hurt as much as these reviews led me to believe. It was just uncomfortable and a little crampy but not bad at all. I've had it placed for about an hour and I just have minor cramping, I will update after I've had it some time longer. I would recommend this birth control method."


"After having trouble with the first birth control I tried, I switched to Mononessa and have been on it for 3 years! I love it and it's been a really easy birth control to take, so much so that one pharmacy didn't have it so I switched pharmacies. I can't remember any adverse side effects and I will continue to take this birth control"


"I am thrilled with this medication, I enjoy exercise but have an insatiable appetite. This medicine has eliminated my constant need to eat, it's just not on my mind like before. I have been on it for 7 months and have been losing approx. 5 lbs per month. I hit one plateau after 20 lbs but got through it. This is awesome."


"After 3 doses of 75mg, my knee and ankle swelling and pain have nearly completely gone."


"I have been on this medication for about a month and I am so thankful for it! I am on another medication that causes me to sweat excessively; so bad that it was interfering with my daily life. My doctor wrote me a script for oxybutynin 5mg and it has worked so great to help me not sweat so much. I don't have bladder issues, but its great for people who have major sweating problems!"


"I was put on the Nuvaring after not having a period for 8 months (which I have equated to marathon training). My period began as soon as my first 3 weeks were over. I thought everything was great, but it is now 9 months later and my emotions have been out of control. I cry and just in general freak out over NOTHING! I have definitely gone up an entire cup size, but my breasts are ALWAYS sore/tender. I am a non-smoking 30 year old and my blood pressure has been elevating. Finally, lately at the gym I have been having difficulty breathing. I am going in to my doctor to discuss all these concerns before I put another one in."


"This has been a miracle for me.  I had a bowel prep for a colonoscopy and endoscopy which cleared my system.  My doctor started me on 290mcg of Linzess the day after the procedure. I have gone to the bathroom everyday since, sometimes more than once. I have little or no reactions to the medicine other than when I need to go, I need to go now. I keep it by my bed and take it with a glass of water first thing in the morning. No more bloating or gasiness.  Cost is the only draw back.  Expensive if you do not have insurance. I have suffered with chronic painful constipation for about thirty years. "


"I tried Junel after trying a few other bc pills. I had a bad reaction to Apri 28. It killed my sex drive and made me crazy. I stopped taking bc for 3 months after being on it for years. I finally felt like myself again. I went back to my GYN for advice since my husband and I don't want kids. She recommended a low hormone pill. I tried it for a month. My sex drive tanked from almost day 1. The headaches started around week 2. The depression came around week 3. I didn't know the person that I had turned into. Crying at the drop of a hat. No motivation to get up, go out with my husband or friends, to go to the gym. Stopped taking it a month ago. I still don't feel like myself. If your body is sensitive to hormones STAY AWAY!!!"


"For the most part I would have to say that Paxil saved my life.  I suffered from severe panic attacks, several a day, for years.  I've been on every anti-depressant and anti-anxiolytic out there but none helped like Paxil.  I have been on it for 12 years now.  The side effects that I have dealt with are an 80 pound weight gain over the period I have been on it, I crave food and carbs constantly, I yawn often throughout the day and experience fatigue that can get drop dead tired around the time of my menses.  I too have tried to get off of Paxil many times only to suffer severe withdrawal symptoms."


"Ambien does not do a thing for me. I started taking 10mg before bed and worked up to taking it 5 or 6 hours before bed without any change. I even tried taking 10mg in the afternoon and 10mg in the evening and still no help with sleep."


"I was taking Yaz for almost 7 years and I loved it! My weight never changed, my skin was beautiful, normal sex drive, no cramps, 3-4 days periods. In 2013 I saw some weird spots on my face, after the consultation with a doc it turned out to be Melasma (nothing dangerous but it doesn't look good) . One of the most common causes is oral birth control. It wasn't the Yaz, just birth control with higher amount of progestin. I switched to Mirena and that was the worst decision ever! Acne, mood changes, gained 20 pounds in 3 weeks. I'm going back on the pill this month and we will see how it goes, I will post about it in about 6 months."


"I have suffered from irritable bowel syndrome-constipation for 16 years and I had tried just about everything on the market. I finally gave up and after a few years of having nothing my new doctor gave me Linzess. I was sure it would be like most of the others but it worked right away and has continued to work for 3 months. I love it. Thank you to the pharmaceutical company for this product. My bloating and bad cramps have gone away. I did have to change how I take it, it says to take 30 minutes before I eat but I take it after I have eaten some of my meal because it seems to work better. I will say that you must be near a bathroom when the urge to go hits because you can't hold off."


"This product is the real deal. I lost 20 pounds in 1 month. The first week I felt weird, like I was high. The energy is great.I never exercised because I was over whelmed with my job & school. And I ate what I wanted to. I only drink lots of water and sometimes with Crystal Light, no sweets. Everyone wants to know what I am doing. I recommend this to everyone that needs a boost to drop the pounds. I started 188, today I'm 162. That's a lost of 26 pounds in 5 weeks. Next week I will start exercising."


"I've been taking Exforge for more than 5 years and it's kept my BP down.  First I used Exforge that has the diuretic in it and since the doctor changed that, I need to use an over the counter diuretic. I haven't experienced any side effects that I can definitely say are related to use of Exforge.  It has doubled in price this year with the release of the generic which did NOTHING for me."


"I switched to Lutera from Tri-Sprintec on my doctors reccomendation. Everyone reacts differently to birth controls, and my body did not like Lutera. I've gained about 15 lbs in 2 months of being on it, I'm extremely moody and borderline depressed, always tired, feel spaced out a lot and I don't have much of an appetite, ever. Which made it even more frustrating that I was gaining weight.. planning on switching back to Yaz, I've never had side effects with that one, it was just more pricey."


"This was the key to me losing 50 lbs in less than 6 months.  I have kept the weight off for 2 1/2 years.  I highly recommend talking to your physician about Adipex."


"Been on it for three day, and feel like myself again. Decompression, fusion, injection therapy, muscle relaxers, opiates, nerve blockers, NSAIDs. Nothing has given me long term relief the way Ultram ER has. Aside from the dependence issues, I think I found my wonder drug. I have degenerative disk disease and spinal stenosis."


"I started taking BuSpar for my anxiety and it made me very dizzy and tired. It also made my arms tingle and I started getting terrible headaches every time I took it. My anxiety just got worse while taking it because I was worried about the side effects it was causing."


"I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia when I was 14 and I have taken a myriad of medications to help with the pain. Lyrica although it does help with the pain, the side effects are just too much for me. I have been on it for over 2 years now and the water retention and weight gain is great. I weened down and stopped taking it a week ago and have already lost 10 lbs and the edema in my legs is gone.  If I could take the Lyrica without the weight gain and water retention I would in a heart beat. Hopefully something else will work well for me."


"I have been on Silenor for 6 months now. I have a ton of medications that I take for my Bipolar Type IIA with a Panic Disorder. They help, but my mind would never stop so that I could sleep well. I take Silenor with a couple of medications (which I will not list) at night and sleep fine. No side effects noticed, but I take so many medications during the day that I might not notice it. I have been dealing with my illness for about 20 years now, so side effects are not a huge deal to me because most go away after 30 days. Now, if they are too severe, then I will consult my Doctor. You have to give these types of medications a chance. It's not like taking a Tylenol for a headache."


"I've been prescribed amoxicillin many times for many different infections. Most recently, for strep throat. I'm on day 2 of my 10-day treatment, and I've never had a problem with side effects other than a little drowsiness. Works like a charm any time I have strep, an ear infection, or UTI. Just wish I could still get it in liquid form as an adult!!"


"I smoked for 8 years anywhere from half a pack to a pack a day, I started Zyban, gave myself 1 week to tapered down then stopped smoking completely. I looked into many options and decided to try Zyban as it appeared to have less severe side effects. I wasn't even sure I wanted to quit smoking and definitely thought I would struggle and just keep going back to the excuse "well I tried". I took the medication for 12 weeks as advised by my doctor and have been smoke free ever since. I know some people have side effects but don't let that put you off, everybody reacts differently to medication so why not try it, as a smoker what do you have to lose. I am so happy with the results I have achieved and would recommend this to anyone."


"I was diagnosed with UC in my late 20s and never had to take anything heavy like Remicade. In my late 40s now and for the past 3 months, I've been upgraded to severe UC. Was put on Remicade and just finished my 2nd round. So far, I have not seen major results. Very discouraged! I want to change my diet and I'm trying but I also have 3 kids and its hard to change everything completely and have them eat what I eat. Does anyone know if this medication works? How long should I give it?"


"Lesion on elbow, area of rough scaly skin, itchy. Doctor didn't know what it was, but had lesion surgically removed. It returned even bigger, about 20mm diameter. Saw specialist who did biopsy. Non malignant. Treated with Solaraze. Lesion changed to open sore. Stopped treatment until sore healed. Used Paw paw ointment to soften it. That worked. Resumed Solaraze. Other smaller lesions have appeared close by. Will see specialist soon for assessment."


"It helped me fall asleep and get a full night of sleep. It was not hard for me to stop taking it. I did not wake up feeling grogy."


"Gave me bad gas."


"Only allergy pill that worked for me!  Tried other medication, but they do not work as well.  Very disappointed that it is no longer available."


"I do NOT recommend this birth control to anyone, I have had the implant for a little over two years now, and I'm going to wait out the 3 years because it has been so effective at preventing pregnancy...however, the side effects such as moodiness, depression, and constant bleeding are causing me to switch my method next year. I have periods that last for months on months, and my sex drive has gone down so much. I feel so awful for my spouse because if and when we do have sex it's during a period which is pretty gross. :("


"i have been on this med for just over two weeks my head is clear my thoughts are better my communication better my partner cant get over the diffrence no anger no depression in fact i laugh and sing now my partner and i dont fight any more i actualy went for a walk this morning instead of hiding at home this is great my choice of food is better healthier so hoping to loose wieght since i put so much on on the serequel now all i have to do is talk my partners case worker to put him on it he has scizophrenea and struggles day to day with all sorts of side effects love this stuff there is a light at the end of the tunnel"


"I was diagnosed with Narcolepsy about a week ago. I started taking Nuvigil 150mgs and at first, I felt as though I could see life with clear eyes. Colors were also brighter. But then, a day or so has passed and I am completely exhausted.  I had a sleep attack at work and I didn't fall asleep, but I felt very weak and could have easily gone to sleep.  I hope this improves. I know I need to give this medicine a chance though."


"I AM 87 AND HAVE BEEN TREATED WITH LUPRON FOR ABOUT 6 YEARS. I JUST HAD A CHECKUP AND MY PSA LEVEL WAS .430, MY LAST SHOT WAS IN APRIL.  It is hard to tell when i will have another shot, i will check in with my doctor in four months,  So far the only side effect is the hot flushing.

It is fairly regular, last about 45 seconds or so and is a bit annoying, but considering it is keeping the cancer at bay i can live with it,"


"I went on this last year for PMDD, like severe PMS, and did fine the first 6 months. I'm not sure why, but suddenly my periods are 2 weeks long instead of one. I'm also having the same severity, if not more, of cramps that I had before I started. I think the issue was that I might have already had estrogen dominance, and the lack of ovulation made it even worse. (No ovulation means no progesterone to help your periods be lighter.) Also I have zero sex drive. Seriously, doing dishes has been more appealing lately. It has made my mood issues improve, though. I don't feel nearly as depressed as I did before taking it."


"I have taken this medication for severe sciatica nerve pain and neuropathy and over all it has been the best pain reliever I've ever taken. Far better than lortab that really does nothing for this type of pain. I also have degenerative disc disease and it helps with this also."


"17mo old w/ presumed localization related focal partial complex & secondary generalized tonic clonic seizures replaced Keppra w/ Trileptal. Seizure characteristics changed/worsened, frequency & duration increased from every 4-10wks to weekly & from ~10min to ~15-45min w/ severe respiratory distress leading to numerous ambulance transports & hospitalizations. Though not ill, chronic respiratory distress developed such that O2 supplementation was required at 0.5lpm awake & 1.5-2lpm asleep. After >2mo of regular dosage increases following seizures, she was admitted to prolonged Video EEG following transport. Trileptal was weaned & in 3 days no O2 was needed, nothing was captured in 5 days & she remains Trileptal/seizure/O2 free weeks later."


"I took this pill for almost 9 months and out of those 9 months I had constant bleeding for 8.5 months. It totally messed up my system. Before using Seasonique I was on the generic Quasense and I loved it. But due to circumstances I was given Seasonique. "


"I started Doxycycline December last year and initially it broke my skin out horrendously as it has a "purging" effect. The spots will be red and quite painful, (I found using Ice soothed them down quicker). After about 3 weeks my skin started to clear, and after almost a year I had stopped taking them. Recently I began again after breaking out more than usual, after about a 4 month break, and my skin has had that same purge experience. It seems that these do help but once your skin clears I'd avoid going back on them and find other ways to fight the light break outs. I use it in conjunction with Isotrexin gel."


"I have used this drug for over 15 years. I have asthma triggered by inhalants and the original version has totally controlled my symptoms. I used the generic when it came out because of cost. I started having mild asthma symptoms within a few days. When my local Target switched to another generic I developed hypersensitivity pneumonitis which was diagnosed after over $20,000 in lab work and a bronchoscopy. Back on original singulair..and no problem again. It really controls my asthma and allergic reactions."


"I have been taking Lyrica (pregabalin) now for only three days but I felt the effects immediately upon starting, and not a week later like is assumed. I am trying it for GAD (general anxiety disorder) after trying antidepressants; I tried SSRI's like Paxil and Lexapro and these were horrible failures. The SSRI's made me suicidal BUT Lyrica seems to really be doing the trick! The weight of anxiety is totally gone, and I feel somehow stronger and more self confident, although the feeling is a little manic at times and irregular, like feeling quite drowsy, then quite manic, in a short period of time. But I am assuming that this might stabilize after a few more days. So far I feel like a new person!"


"I was nauseous after taking it on my second week so I discontinued it. Breast was so sore."


"Although the induction period is rough and can last multiple weeks this medication works well for me. I've been on mylan citalopram for 3 months and just switched to name brand with no noticeable difference. I am more easy going, positive, sociable and have a sense of well being that was lacking and as a result debilitating me before this medication. So far so good, I am also on Wellbutrin which I only started 2 weeks ago after abilify triggered me in negative ways. I get through my incredibly physical days of construction and renovation with emotional ease."


"I take this for the severe cramps I get once a month. It works wonders. The pain is gone within 30 minutes of taking it."


"I first got Nexplanon May 2014 and my arm was pretty bruised after, as expected, but I had no pain otherwise. I had no periods (except for light spotting twice, both lasting less than 24 hours). I had no weight gain and no mood swings, but the first few weeks I felt so tired! I was very apathetic and exhausted for no reason - I never adjusted my eating or sleeping habits so I had nothing other to attribute it to than the implant. So July 2015 (14 month in) I had my first full blown period. Then a week later I had another and then a week after that I started spotting. It's now Sept 15 and my marathon period is still happening. I saw my gyno and I've been taking estadiol daily which is only slightly helping. Gonna give it thru the month :/"


"I just started it , but felt it working already. Compare to Citalopram that I used before. I'm excited cause I have hope that Cymbalta will help with my depression and my back pain"


"Was on Effexor, Seroquel and Prothiaden but could not shift the constant thoughts of killing myself. Driving became a night mare, just leaving the house was impossible as my thoughts kept telling me to walk in front of a bus etc etc. Anafranil literally saved my life and gave me back the wish to live. Most effective drug I have ever used and gradual withdrawal worked really well. Thoughts not completely gone but no pressure anymore, they just drive on by."


"This medicine helped me sleep. I felt tired most of the morning hours. I've tried varying doses. Now I'm trying to get off of it. I'm taking 5 HTP, which seems to help me. But it didn't do anything for my fibromyalgia."


"I was diagnosed with a muscular neurological disorder of unknown origin - SPS - with both my legs becoming stiff and my feet cramping a lot, with no control over lower bodily functions. I was given an Rx @ 20mg X 2 daily and was told to watch gastro for side effects. Didn't really have any problems there but the Rx worked at getting me ambulatory again. I tried to up it to 40mg X 2 daily but it made me sleepy and the Neuro told me better to take the 20 3 or 4 times a day rather than 40mg all at once.

As with all Dx and Rx some collaboration with the doctor and experimentation by the Px is required to  find the right Rx dosage for the symptoms. I am able to ride bike, walk and drive, get around, but no quick reflex activity."


"I have been on Cymbalta (60mg) for several years now after trying out several other drugs - none of which worked.  I am also on Wellbutrin and the combination seems to work well for me.  However, I am on a new insurance plan now which is denying coverage for the Cymbalta - insisting that I should use a generic in the general family of anti-depressants.  Cymbalta is prohibitively expensive - my parents are paying for my health insurance - how can I expect them to pay for this medicine too.  When will the insurance companies be held accountable and why do drugs have to cost so much?"


"I started on this after failing treatment with two other injectibles. At 4 weeks I felt great! Like I had nothing wrong with me. Now at three months I still feel better than before but I definitely begin having pain for a couple of days before my injection.  This is better than any other medication I have been on for this."


"Had swollen joints in hands, knee pain and neck pain. No real skin issues other than 2 small spots. RA was inconclusive, so PsA was the diagnosis. Doctor gave me a choice of Humira, Enbrel or Otezla to try - I picked Otezla. On week three and the results are quite good. The pain and swelling is greatly reduced and the side effects of Otezla are very minimal. Very happy so far."


"I started taking Topamax in January of 2012 for migraines, I was getting one a day. I did experience the brain fog at first, but I found that after about a month or two, I was mostly back to normal. I have experienced the weight loss and loss of appetite, and I'm also lactose intolerant, so I'm trying to work on eating a healthy amount. I have found that drinking a lot of water really helps with the tingly feeling in my feet and hands!"


"This is the only birth control I've ever been on and I've been on this pill for almost 4 months and it is so great. No periods, no cramps, very little acne at the very end and beginning of packs but that is about the only negative thing. I got an antibiotic shot today and I guess this medicine doesn't mix with that shot because I've felt sick ever since I took my pill tonight. So beware when you're on antibiotics and taking this pill it's a little icky feeling. Other wise I recommend this to everyone who is just starting on birth control"


"I really didn't notice much difference after 6 months on Lyrica - still had minor headaches, but apparently swelling went down (MRI). I DID notice the sleepiness at first, followed by insomnia and 30 lbs weight gain in that 6 months and swollen fingers and belly area."


"Never use this for yeast infection. It burns worse than any yeast ever will!!!! Get the Diflucan if you can afford it and take it prescribed. These chemicals are not intended for the vagina!!!!"


"I only had 2 shots then stopped but about 2 months after stopping, I started having constant bleeding and its been non-stop for almost 3 months and for me it's way more of a hassle than it's worth."


"Day 8 and increasing dosage slowly. Foggy brain better. Some areas of pain are better, but hands/wrist are at a 10 pain level now. Swollen and tender.  Not sure what is going on but hope it tones down soon.  It feels like the hydrocodone is not working as well now and little pain relief.  Nausea and hot flashes are the main side effects so far.  I noted others were taking night dose early in day to help with not sleeping at night. Will try that since I am still awake half the night."


"I have been taking this for several years for a tremor and anxiety. I take it 3 times a day, it works so well, but lately Doctors are giving me hard time filling it because it's considered a controlled substance. I have tried other medications and this works the best for me."


"The first day I took alesse I felt perfectly normal. The next day I instantly felt nauseous and tired. The third day and 3 days after I had severe migraines that never seemed to go away even after taking 2 400mg advils. The migraines went away for a week but came back this week for another dreadful 4 days. Couldn't handle it anymore and went to my doctor who advised me to stop taking the pills and wait a week to see if the migraines continue without the use of alesse. Hopefully I just need to change brands of birth control to better suit me! I'm sure it's a great birth control just wasn't for me!"


"Any benefit that this drug may have offered me for depression was overshadowed by the side effects, particularly intractable insomnia. I became more depressed from the lack of quality or regular sleep.  Discontinued it after 10 weeks and still not sleeping normally one week later. Wish I had never touched Wellbutrin."


"I had a colonoscopy and the anesthesiologist used Propofol. When I woke up I wasn't groggy and my mind wasn't fogged. In less than an hour after the procedure, I was able to use the restroom, get dressed, and walk out of the hospital without assistance. We went to a restaurant, went to the mall to shop, and I was so clear I couldn't believe it. This would be my anesthetic of choice."


"I have been taking Avaparo 300/day for 8 years and it has consistently controlled my blood pressure within acceptable ranges with minimal side effects. Some light-headedness after taking first thing in the morning. Overall I rate it great."


"I've been on lexapro for almost a week... I've been through hell within these past few months with trying to get help. Finally got in with a new dr. & My dr. prescribed me lexapro & adderal. The lexapro I take at night, because it makes me tired. It has eased up my depression. However I have an upset stomach all the time now. But my anxiety is bad again. Uncontrollable crying episodes are back. Not sure if it's the adderal making me anxious... but it's hell. My clozapine isn't even working anymore like it was. That medication made me feel normal. Now it's not working. I was told lexapro would help my anxiety, & it hasn't."


"This bc pill is awful. Horrible headache that stayed for the entire time on the pill. Horrible stomach pains. Had to quit it. Not the same as Lomedia 24 FE!"


"I have battled perioral dermatitis / papopustular rosacea for over 10 years and tried countless treatments from oral antibiotics to topical clyndomycin to tea tree oil to light therapy to immunosuppressant creams and absolutely nothing worked until I tried soolantra.  After using soolantra for a month my skin cleared up 100%.  I am writing this review because I used to scour the internet for information about how to treat my skin and I want people with this problem to know that I finally found something that has worked for me."


"I was diagnosed with severe clinical depression and anxiety. I was placed on Paroxetine and have been on them between 20 and 30mg for the last 6 or so years. Along with others here I found it to help out heaps after a period of months, you could not measure the change from this week to last week but rather this month compared to 3 months ago and there was a noticeable positive difference in my mind. The last 6 or so months however I feel like I've plateaued and don't feel as they they are helping me with my inner struggles as much anymore. Definitely saved my life though as I was in a bad bad way. A bit of weight gain but if that's the price for getting better I can handle that :)"


"i had this in for 3 years as it worked as a contreceptive it was affective. i had no periods for 3 years. i wanted the implant taken out but i had to wait 12 months. side effects were sweating problems and loss of sex drive. once i had it taken out i felt emotional for a few days, had a period and felt human again."


"I am 53 years old. I took this for the first time last week....at around 2:00 pm Thursday to see if it worked and if to see if I would ecperience any of the side effects prior to the weekend.  I was sceptical at first. I noticed that I achieved an erection fairly easily about an hour after taking the medication. During the night, I woke up a few times to rock hard erections (this is something I haven't experienced in years). After work that day, I was still able to achieve rock hard erections as though I was still in my twenties "


"I've been on Concerta since I was about 13 (I'm 22 now).  When I first started the medication I experienced a fair amount of weight loss. Overall, Concerta has truly changed my life and made me a more focused student.  Since I've been on it for so long, I have learned to manage side effects but some that have been ongoing are: upset stomach right after taking the medication (due to the stimulant effects and lack of food), slight headaches, jitters, binging when the medication wears off, and occasional paranoia.  When first beginning the medication, remember to force yourself to have some caloric in-take even if it is just a smoothie.  This has been life-changing, but please remember to balance out your diet."


"I was on Topamax for almost a month, but I had to stop because of the painfully tingly feet.  It didn't do much for my pain overall either.  I was also taking it to curb my appetite and for PMDD, but my appetite was the same or worse and it did nothing for the PMDD (might have actually made it worse!).  We tried this because Geodon worked well for my PMDD but suddenly stopped working after 4 years (and gave me tardive dyskinesia)."


"I have such a hard time with motion sickness, so I am always sure to bring Dramamine along with me for flights, cruises, etc. I do not recommend the non-drowsy formula, however because it does not work for me. I will take drowsiness over nausea any day!"


"My son got the Flumist and was a little tired for a couple of days and loss of appetite. It's now day 4 and he has a fever of 100.5, not too high.  We will see how long it takes for it to go away.  My 6 year old had tiredness, sneezing and stuffiness and keeps taking her temperature but seems to be okay.  My 9 year old just has some stuffiness.  I wonder if body weight has anything to do with it since they all received the same dose.  Maybe the dosage should be tailored to body weight."


"I am male aged 55. Suffered from anxiety my entire life. Had been addicted to Ativan 3mg for 30 years. Suffered depression 6 years ago and tried Wellbutrin, Prozac, Lexapro & Buspar. I stopped taking Ativan (on my own) by tapering over 4 months. Then panic attack - fear of heights, and insomnia struck. My doctor prescribed Mirtazapine after hearing my story. Started on 7.5 mg, then 15mg and after 30 days, increased to 30mg. This medicine has worked extremely well for me and that's why I am sharing my story. SSRIs failed. I have been on 30mg for 45 days now and I sleep 8 to 10 hrs, depression gone, and my confidence is back.
Main side effect is lack of energy during the day and anxiety is not completely gone. Give Mirtazapine a chance."


Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome

"I developed a rash and after testing at the NY Medical College and Vanderbilt Center for Dysautonomias, we found my blood volume was not low (often the case with POTS patients) and the mechanism that florinef acts upon."


"I was finally diagnosed with PCOS about 3weeks ago after going through years of irregular periods and horrible nausea problems I finally went to a obgyn because it was getting out of control and she prescribed me with metformin and birth control (microgestin) my period started within two weeks I have experienced extreme nausea mainly and I feel sick constantly and throw up at least 1-2 times a day this is only my first week on it but I have already lost 5lbs and feel more energized hopefully the nausea will go away soon"


"I was on this for about 5 months. I would feel very out of it and confused for 3 out of the 4 weeks on this pill. I have PCOS and my acne cleared up a little, but I gained 10 lbs. I did not get pregnant. I would not recommend this pill."


"I have had 9 colonoscopies over the last 15 years, and of all the preps I have used, I dislike this one the most.  It is very effective at it's job, but it is also too effective, for I have had loose bowels and watery discharge for over a week.  I will report this to my doctor, who I hope will advise his patients to use some other form of prep."


"I used have been on birth control for four years now- 2 years on Yaz and 2 years on Gianvi. Both pills work really well for me. My sex drive wasn't affected, I haven't had a zit in years, and my periods are light and regular. However, my breasts got a lot bigger over the 4 years (great for my boyfriend, not so much for me) and I have gained weight. It also has made it harder to lose weight. I went off the pill for about three months in the first year of using the pill to see if I wanted to stay on it and I lost a lot of weight right away but everything else was irregular. However, I haven't been pregnant once and that is the main reason I take the pill, so it's been a good and reliable method for me."


"I took Yaz for 3 days and stopped immediately after that.  On the 3rd day of taking Yaz, I experienced numbness and tingling in my left arm and hand.  I felt some heart palpitations, but then it stopped.  On day 4, I woke up still feeling that numbness and tingling, and started to feel my heart race so quickly, I also got shortness of breath. I felt sick, so I went to my pharmacist who told me to stop the pill and see a doctor.  At this point, I started to feel a little better. I went to the medical clinic and saw a doctor who checked my heart rate, which turned out to be elevated.  The rest of the check up was ok, said to go to hospital if Inhave bad reactions again.  So sorry that I took this pill in the first place."


"After my first initial starter dose my my affected areas (back, rear end, hips, front legs, hair line, and behind the ears) were almost totally clear. After my next shot to present my skin is totally clear. I only have one issue (possible side effect), raising LDL (bad) cholesterol. My Dr. did not think it was the cause. Had a regular liver enzyme test ordered by Dr. I used another facility for the labs as I have no insurance. This test came with a full liver profile and my total cholesterol was 350. It's never been over 220 and that's when I drank, smoked, overweight, and ate terrible. All of those are now null. We tested it again a week later and it was 344. I waited 2.5 months and retested and it was 285. Nothing has changed, except time."


"I have been taking Buspar and Celexa and as far as the anxiety it has helped me a lot..I was having bad heart palpitations and it's gone..no more headaches either..what I did was I started talking Celexa at night and I take Buspar 2-3 times a day.

I can't say I'm completely ok because the Celexa needs to be in your system at least 6-8 weeks before you start feeling better....I'm feeling a little better. And not having Anxiety truly helps. I'm still haven't been able to go to work because of how scared I am to get an anxiety attack but I'm already starting to consider it. Believe me when I tell you I was on the verge of being committed...give it a chance not all our systems are the same.

Good luck"


"I have been using this for about three weeks now. There was a big initial "boost" in my energy levels, mood, work performance and all across the board things seemed to get better, and depression seemed to lift quite a bit. It does not stick for me if I delay putting on my shirt for 10-15 minutes and letting it dry. If you're sweating it wily I noticed the smell at first, but now I don't smell it anymore. The only person who noticed was a woman who said she liked the smell. Hmmm. The initial "boost" phase seems to be wearing off now. I am a bit out of shape and am exercising hard - it could be that, or the common issue with the body lowering T in response to an external source increasing it."


"Have had a Diabetic Frozen Shoulder/Diabetic Complication - Adhesive Capulitus  for about 8 or so months. Have been on Norco 7%u2019s for a while, but Flexeril seems to work better for me right now , NOTHING helps Frozen Shoulder.

%u2026 FYI, do NOT do any Physical Therapy in the initial or
%u201Cpainful%u201D stage, I made that mistake and made it worse. My Orthopedic specialist even told me the same thing at our initial visit last week. Wish I would have seen him first. My GP put me in Physical Therapy and wondered why I got a lot worse. Admittedly, doctors have no idea how to treat a Frozen Shoulder, especially in Diabetics as the scar tissue is much more dense. They suggest surgery on most websites online.. on something they know nothing about? No thanks"


"This is just horrible! I applied the Monistat 3-day prefilled applicator last night and after 20 minutes ran to the bathroom in an attempt to flush it out. I let cold water run down there for about half an hour before I felt temporary relief...enough to go to sleep. I just woke up a few hours later and felt like stuff was oozing out so I flushed it again with cold water for a minutes. after getting dressed to go out for a walk, I'm feeling the intense burn again. Not even sure I can make it out for the walk. Just sitting down writhing in discomfort. The only thing keeping me sane is the idea that maybe my post will help someone else make the right decision. Please see a doctor first! NOT using this for the next two nights!!!!!!"


"I was diagnosed with Graves/Hyperthyroidism in Feb 2014, I was given 1 mg of Lorazepam on one of my trips to the ER because of my Hyperthyroidism. This medication is the best in it's class, I also occasionally take propranolol 10mg for heart palpitations, they both work perfect together. Already had RAI 4 weeks ago but am having bouts of hyper till thyroid is completely off. The 0.5 mg doesn't do much but the 1 mg is Excellent."


"18mg dose, day 1. Was hungover so took paracetamol, had taken ritalin as a kid and this is the first time I had meds in years, had a migraine, was irritable, tunnel vision, extreme anxiety almost brought to tears, slight suicidal tendancies, hallucinations relating to anxiety and had a hard time articulating myself as my memory was shot and my thoughts were rapid and I felt impulsive and dehydrated very easily, however I feared worse effects from withdrawels so I took it again the next day and I played abit of guitar and that set my mood for the whole day, constantly euphoric. ive just passed day 3 and hardly felt any effect off the drug, overall remained productive and achieved everything I wanted even on worst day. Will see how it goes."


"I used it about 2 months ago for bacterial vaginitis and it went away but came back now. Bacterial vaginitis is horrible. This is the only thing that cures it."


"I started on this medication just 3 days ago at 2 mg. In conjunction with celexa  40 mg and 90 mg cymbalta. I have noticed some mild nausea but nothing else yet. To the 12 yr old girl, my doctor and pharmacy said this medication abilify should not be taken by anyone under 18 years."


"Effexor was better for fibromyalgia when you could control dosage and take more if needed."


"This medication gave me STEVENS-JOHNSONS SYNDROME"


"I have been using Pregabalin for about 6 weeks and I have found it highly effective with my anxiety. I have had very little side effects. I have found that as my anxiety is worry,overthinking and my mind constantly racing. It has slowed down my rate of thinking and worrying, whilst I am aware they are there I find I am able to process them easier and thoughts become less irrational. Coupled with some CBT therapy I find this medication highly effective. The only thing to be wary of is on higher doses (I'm on 75mg) they can have a drunk feeling effect and so I asked my Dr to prescribe me with a lower dosage for daytime (incase of driving or working etc) so I take 25mg in the day and the 75mg at night and find this works for me."


"Hey it worked for me with no side effects at all"


"I started taking Paxil about two and a half months ago after many different antidepressants. I was extremely fatigued until the exact 2 month mark then it was like a light bulb went off. I no longer felt exhausted or depressed. The social anxiety no longer plagued me though I don't feel it has been a total cure. But overall, I feel really good. Strangely enough, I have no side effects. No sexual side effects. No sleep issues. Nothing. Paxil is my top choice for the antidepressants I have tried. I am diagnosed bipolar and ADHD as well so I also take an atypical antipsychotic, stimulants, and Xanax strictly for panic attacks. Paxil has really softened the edges for me in combination with everything else I take."


"It's really good when it comes to pain. The only thing I did not like how sleepy it made me feel. But it is a good medicine to take for any type of pain."


"I DO NOT RECOMMEND Zepatier because of its long-term side effects. Before starting the medication, my father was able to walk around and care for himself and get things done.

During the 12-week course of Zepatier, he reported extreme fatigue among other side effects. He would often have to nap after waking up mid-morning, then again after 3 or 4 hours. He is an avid cook, but did not have the energy to cook, and experienced a decrease in appetite.

3 weeks AFTER he completed his 12-week course of Zepatier, he is worse than he was before starting. He is still unable to stay awake throughout the day. Every little task exhausts him before he can complete it."


"The brain chemistry is altered and the brain takes a long time to right its self again back to as it was, in my case two years. So my advise, if you think you wish to withdraw, do it very very slowly i.e. over 4-8 months, expect withdrawal symptoms to last for months %u2013 maybe 3-4 before you feel okay, not 2-4 weeks, and most of all learn to accept yourself as you are. "


"My husband loves that I take Ambien.  He's never been happier.

The amnesia that accompanies Ambien really works in his favor, if I wake up in the morning and he's smiling I know I have forgotten something (something really important :)

But for me it's the best night sleep ever. I do have Ambien amnesia so I have to be careful.

The Ambien CR has a two hour hole in the middle of the night for me.  For two solid hours I'm wide awake.

Zolpidiem is the generic form and I have found I have to take a higher dose than the name brand. Insurance demands generic.

I have been taking it for 10 yrs."


"I Have been on this medication for 2+ years. I would not recommend a dosage higher than 37.5MG a day at 200lbs male. It keeps me awake and not having ADHD type symptoms throughout the day if i take it in the morning. I have tried Prozac and it only made my symptoms worse not better.

As a night person who had sleeping cycle problems from a young age."


"Though I read so many negative opinions about it, I decided to try taking Cymbalta. After two months I decided to stop taking it. First of all, my relationships got bad, I was careless, and numb. I also had a very strange feeling from time to time, like i was dreaming. Sometimes was anxious, and couldn't sleep, and had very vivid and bad dreams, and panic attacks. It had immediate effect on my libido, which got so low, it almost disappeared.

The main problem with the drug was, that i felt good, even tempered most of the time. This state always took my mind of the very bad side effects of the medicine, and i was so relieved from the pain, i set aside all the negative effects of it. It's day 1 without it, and i feel dizzy and so tired, i..zzz"


"Cleared my cough and allowed me to rest. This liquid must be taken exactly as prescribed. I experienced a slight feeling of lethargy the next day. Given that as the side effect, I would take this again for any of my severe coughing spells."


"The trade off is a few hours of real pain for 3 years of not having to worry about birth control. I have never had children and I'm 22 years old, so my cervix is really small according to my doctor. That's why the insertion, and the few hours after, hurt so very badly. However, since then I have felt no pain. I can't feel it ever. The best part is that my periods are incredibly light and only last one or two days! I am really glad I did this, and in three years I'll probably get another one."


"This med. is a double edge sword. My Dr. prescribed VISTARIL for my anxiety. It took 3 weeks to wean off Clonopin----never stop cold turkey. By the 3rd. week I was only on Vistaril. At 4 weeks the Vistaril was working better than anything I have EVER taken for acute anxiety. I was truly amazed and happy. So why did I only give it a 5 rating ? ? ? A DRAMATIC increase in appetite and a even more DRAMATIC weight gain. 13 pounds in one month. As good as Vistaril works I am going to have to go off of it. In 15 years I have gained no weight and I have not experienced hunger like this in my life. So, I will ween off,  then work like crazy to shed this weight...not looking forward to that.  I am sad :("


"I have severe RA and was started on MTX about 6 months ago already maxed out and pain and inflammation was doing major damage.  Two years ago I was running a mile several times a week and when the RA hit  I could not even open my bedroom door.  Recently was started on Embrel.  After the first shot I noticed a 25% improvement with pain and stiffness.  I did not find the shot painful as some describe, but I had already been self injecting the MTX.  No other side affects thus far.  Looking forward to my second injection this week and continued improvement."


"I am on the 3rd week of Champix. I was smoking 15-20 p/day for over 30 years.

I have not quit yet but ciggies taste so bad that I can only have a few drags before I feel sick. I have read a lot of comments about people giving up in the 1st week. I feel weak because I still give in to cravings but tell myself that 3-4 p/day is better than 15-20 p/day.

Nausea is pretty bad but I am persevering with it, taking with food doesn't seem to make any difference.

I have heard about other side effects - restless nights, weird dreams, feeling high etc -I have experienced none of these.

I shall continue on with tablets until the end of the first pack and see what my doctor says about going onto the next stage."


"I have suffered from car sickness (all of my life) and vertigo and motion-sickness for about 10 years now. The last two are  triggered by my seasonal allergies. :(  Most OTC medicines make me sleepy, but the patch worked great on our 4 day cruise. I was not sick on the 5 hour drive to the ship either. I was even able to look over the balcony at the water!! It also did not make me tired and I plan to use it again on our upcoming cruise!!  My husband used Dramamine and was not sick, but had to take a nap after each dosage. Due to his medications, he was not able to use the patch. My teenage son will be using the patch on his first cruise with us because he also suffers like me.  I pray his results will be as great!!"


"Hi everyone! I had Skyla put in at the end of May this year & I am very happy with the results. The insertion process was painful, but seriously only for 3 seconds. Very quick & I was able to drive right after. I felt some cramping that day but it was nothing a little Tylenol couldn't fix. I would highly recommend this type of birth control to everyone, now that I have had it for a little while I can't believe that I was taking regular birth control pills for years before. I can just get up and go now! Don't let the bad reviews scare you, because Skyla is so worth it! You should expect some cramping while your body becomes accustomed to it, remember the uterus is a flat cavity so there's gonna be some getting used too. Give it a chance!"


"I  had   tried   this   product  in   2005.... and   it   was   not   effective.   So  I gave  it   another   chance   to   so   call   redeem  itself.   Well,  this   is  definitely   not   for   me,  it   made   me   feel   worst,  I  developed a headache"


"Just finished my 1st month of Lamisil and have had some side effects but I'm going to try and continue to take it. I'm so ready to be able to wear any shoes I like. I've dealt with this fungus long enough and really want this gone. I already can see a big difference."


"Noticed a significant pain reduction caused by endometriosis in 3-4 days."


"Scalp psoriasis spread uncontrolled for over 2 years, it was unbearable!  Less than a week on this medication, and it's almost completely cleared up.  The price is high, but the results are worth it.

No negative side effects."


"I absolutely hated this drug. My thoughts cycled so fast and I became 100 times more paranoid than I already am. I wouldn't leave the house and even preferred my closet. It multiplied my OCD as well."


"I had a panic attack and my doctor diagnosed me with GAD ( General Anxiety Disorder), and depression, so he put me on buspirone 10mg twice a day with Xanax twice a day too and worked well, then stopped buspirone and put me on Effexor 75 mg and Wellbutrin 300. Effexor was ok for 2 months then didn't work, then placed me on Ecitalopram 10mg/ day, worked for 3 days then made me very angry, so he stopped that too, and don't know what is next!"


"After I had been on this medicine for 6 months (only 20mg as I am quite petite) I was still breaking out, frustrated and over having cracked lips and dry skin I asked him to up my dosage. He did not want to due to my weight but agreed to let me take 40mg every second day. He told me I had to stay on it up to 8 months! I was devastated! After another month I had some improvement but still breaking out. I gave up as it was coming into summer and I live in a very warm, beach side place and stopped taking it. After about 3 weeks my skin was clear! I have been off it for about 4 months and my skin is 100x better! I get a tiny pimple once in a blue moon but that's it. Guess it's different for everyone but my best results came after I finished!"


"My doctor recommended this product for my acid reflux. I took 2 pills twice daily for about 6 days and was super disappointed in this product,  not only did this medicine not help at all I feel like it made it worst. I would. It recommend this product from my experience but I know everyone's bodies are different so maybe it works for others."


"I am just beginning to start my second week, and its going great. I don't have the urge, just habit. The worst thing is my husband is still smoking so it causes some issues. Sometimes I want to go outside with him but when I do, I can only smoke maybe half of it. The only thing I can think of that has changed while being on these pills was always being thirsty. But no sleep problems, no dreams, no depression or anxiety. I love how my life is changing. One thing that I do notice makes me angry and emotional is smelling someone who just smoked. But they don't get it because they don't smell or realize it. I have been on it a full week and down to 3 1/2 a day. I was smoking close to a whole pack a day. Hard to get over how easy it is, Good luck!"


"My doctor gave me a grocery bag full of samples because she said it was expensive. I never took them. I am bipolar with also anxiety. Depression will get very low spontaneously but is much more controlled with my seroquel and fluoxetine and xanax if needed. I had an appointment  recently and she reminded me that I need to take the Deplin as it augments my antidepressant! I didn't realize this so I made sure to take it. Now I don't remember the last time I felt this good and functional. She gave me another grocery bag of samples. Deplin absolutely is great for me."


"I am borderline average/overweight for a 5'3 woman just wanted to lose about ten pounds.  Extremely effective but as the other reviews state two for me was way too much! Uncontrollable shaking but the heart pounding was nothing less than frightening."


"Well I've had excessive sweating for years. I had gone to my doctor and was prescribed Drysol and within twenty minutes of applying it my skin broke into an extremely painful,  bumpy rash. I followed all the instructions, no shaving before putting it on, just a thin layer not to rub it in etc.  I'm sure the product works, I just have extremely sensitive skin so I'll just need to continue looking for a product or medical procedure that works."


"I am on this medicine and it IS HORRIBLE. I am 23 years old and have ADHD. I just got retested for it to make sure that I hadn't grow out of it. I was put on this medicine because I hated taking Concerta and other stimulants. I couldn't eat anything while taking them and they made me really crabby. This medicine made me fall over while walking to my kitchen a few days after I started taking it. I couldn't drive my car because I was scared I would get dizzy and crash. I was only put on 1 MG. Whenever I got out of bed I got so dizzy that my sight would go away and I would see black for the entire walk to my bathroom and keep seeing black until after I washed my hands and went to the bathroom. I have been on for 3 weeks. Stopped taking yesterday."


"Been on Paxil since 2012. All in all there has been good and bad like any medication.  Some side effects people complain about like tiredness and appetite increase for me have been to my advantage. Anxiety robbed me of my  appetite and sleep. It has helped me with my social anxiety in ways other media didn't. It actually made me want to be more sociable and made me finally see how small my fears were which I made out to be so unreal. Anyways now I don't fear public places or people anymore I feel normal as I would call It!"


"I am only 20 and have had Crohn's for about 3 years. I tried a lot but seemed to not work every well. I have never had a bad flare up, but Humira has made me feel almost completely normal again. It's a great drug and even if you are scared of needles it's worth it!

ask your doctor about it!!"


"This medication did not work for my anxiety.  BuSpar actually allowed my anxiety to increase with severe insomnia and vivid dreams.  It also caused severe stomach and intestinal problems.  I also experienced dizziness irritability and incoordination.  There are other symptoms from BuSpar these are the main ones that caused me to stop  taking the drug."


"My son was prescribed Emend for his fourth round of chemotherapy after having severe nausea after the third round. He had a three day course this past Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and tonight Saturday he is out with his friends. He has eaten a healthy meal every day of his chemotherapy and has just been a little extra tired. What a difference?  Thank you Emend."


"I have had 2 episodes of vertigo that were 9 months apart. The 2nd was worse than the first, in that it had vomiting accompanied with the vertigo. I must say though that in both times, meclizine helped to relieve my symptoms. I hope this is the last time I experience vertigo. I do not find that it makes me unable to function."


"I have grown up my entire life not knowing how to talk to people, being told I was shy, sweating, and getting red faced whenever I would talk in front of people. "I would never try anything new and would get nervous and upset when I would have to change plans or be around people. I have been on Paxil for over a year and I tell everyone how it has saved my life. Now, I do not think that Paxil completely changed me, I have also been going to school and building up my confidence. Paxil was the push I needed to get out, be social, and network. As I become more educated I am more and more confident and I thank paxil, and God, everyday. I wish I could be a Paxil Spokesperson!!! It has literally changed my entire life and helped me branch out!"


"52 years old and was having problems keeping an erection or getting hard enough for intercourse, for about 3 years, although I could have a partial erection.  Doctor gave me 5mg Cialis daily and it works like magic.  I find it lasts about 36 hours.  I am harder than I have been in years and wake up with a really strong erection.  I have had zero bad side effects.  Before if could get it up for sex, I was definitely done for the day after one orgasm and sometimes the next day couldn't get hard at all.  Now I can go twice or three times in one day, if only I could keep the wife that interested!"


"I had used this before about 5 years ago when I picked up a lawn mower and brunt my hand on the hidden exhaust in the front. 2 nd degree burn in the entire palm of my hand. Healed like Christ himself returned and healed it.

Therefore, last week when I took the Harley out for a quick run to the store, while parking it my leg hit the pipes! (my other 2 bikes that I ride regularly don't have the same pipe structure and are impossible to lean our leg on them as there's no cross over pipe to burn yourself on)  I didn't even panic, I called the doctor, asked for this cream, he prescribed 5 big tubes and in 45 min I was feeling no sting and applied it on thick. its been five days and the burns are healing well and I expect no scar as before."


"Causing horrible headaches and nausea."


"I have taken Accutane twice. It cleared up my face and body acne. I had severe cystic acne. I took Accutane for 5 months the first time and 3 months the second time. I have had clear skin for 2 years. Drug changed my life and helped with my self esteem tremendously. I had very bad acne. I do not recommend this drug if you have mild acne."


"I have been using Lastacaft for about two weeks.  My ophthalmologist  said to try an over the counter medication called Zaditor when the sample he gave me ran out since it is expensive even with insurance.  So on Monday I started the Zaditor and my eyes starting burning once again.  I gave up today and bought the more expensive, but better working, Lastacaft."


"I was prescribed this medicine when I was a young child for ADHD. I took it all the way though my high school years until I decided I didn't need it. I backed this theory by saying "It made me feel funny and zone out". I stopped taking it and since then I dropped out of school, picked up a drug problem and have been in and out of jail. I know I can't blame this on not taking medicine but I do know I didn't do any of that stuff when I was taking it. I was a pretty good kid. I recently got my G.E.D and am going to be attending college in the fall. I am actually trying to get back on this medicine so I can stay focused. I am excited to see whats in store in the future. But what I am really trying to say this drug works wonders."


"It took doctors years to diagnose me with moderate to severe Crohn's.  I've been on Humira for 8 months now and I feel the best that I have ever felt.  I rarely get sick and I have more energy to keep up with my active lifestyle.  The only side effect was that I got two very small marks of psoriasis which were gone within a couple of days.  So far so good for me."


"I started Effexor after the birth of my first child due to post-partum depression. I have never been severely depressed prior to this. My doctor first prescribed Zoloft which did not help at all. After two weeks, I was put on Effexor and started feeling better within a few days. The only side effect that I ever noticed was having no sex drive at all. I stopped taking it after a year (I tapered so I did not notice any withdrawal symptoms everyone talks about) and was recently put back on it due to some family issues pushing me back into a depression. The first few days are rough but I've been on it for a week now and I do feel a difference. My anxiety and mood has improved and I can actually function. This medicine works great for me."


"I am young and considered Obese. I am a healthy individual though and just wanted to shed a few pounds. This pill is what my doctor prescribed. I read through all of the side-effects and decided to give it a go. I lost 8 lbs in two weeks but I don't think that was from the pills. I stopped taking them after the first two days. I was so nauseous that I couldn't stand without falling and vomiting and my headaches are so bad that it affects my vision. It is unbearable. I may be fat but now I am happily so if it means never taking these pills again. They literally steal all of your energy and make you miserable."


"This medicine does not work. I used it for a couple days and my cough kept getting worse, I finally just threw the rest of the pills out. It also made me feel like I had trouble breathing. Would definitely try something else before going on this."


"Brilliant now. It just needs time, mine was awful at the start, headaches and stomachache and arm pain and bleeding but 3 months later I have nothing at all. It's worth that wait."


"Strattera definitely helped my adult ADD, and increased my focus. However, it does have a downside, a few actually. Male erectile dysfunction, sweating, rage (but I think now that I'm bipolar, depressed which may be causing it).
You will definitely be able to focus better if you have minor ADD, but you will find that you can't sleep at night without a sleep aid (on Lunesta now). So the side effects are there, but it does do what it says it will. I'm going to try combining it with Pristiq and Lamotrigine to see if that is a good combination for the ADD/Bipolar/Depression."


"I was put on Elavil to treat sleep deprivation and for pain relief.  Took it for four days.  It did not help with the pain and it kept me up instead of putting me to sleep. For the first two days I slept for maybe 3 hours total (slept for one hour, woke up for about an hour, fell asleep for an hour, up again, etc.) then the last two days I went for two days straight with no sleep.   Very frustrating."


"Hi. I'm a 22 year old black female. I have this BC. I had my insertion July 1 2015 so I'm almost to my 1 year mark. I would give it a 10, but the pain of insertion and the length of my period stop that. i was crying and squirming on the bed because they numbed not a large enough area and the damn woman was moving it around in my arm. UGH. But my mood is great, except when I PMS or have my own problems, no weight gain or loss. More like weight retention. I've been at 113 for a year. My periods are progressively LIGHT, MINIMAL cramping, but  just last 9 days >:( but i get one every 45-60 days. After I got it at the end of July, I didn't have a period until the end of sept, which was scary. But I'm used to it. No hair loss, acne, etc. I love this!"


"I just had surgery to correct a deviated septum yesterday and have found that Darvocet does help with the pain however it only lasts about two and a half hours meaning I am only able to sleep for a few hours at a time. I get terribly ill to my stomach with codeine and Vicodin and have not experienced this with the Darvocet which is a huge plus."


"I switched to Cryselle after a terrible experience starting birth control with Junel. On that, I bled without break for months. So Cryselle seemed like a God-send when the bleeding stopped and I had no spotting between periods. Minimal side effects besides increased acne. My skin was fine before, but I've been on this pill for just under a year now and in recent months have developed horrible, painful cystic acne. I am looking into a new pill now."


"I have been 20 years trying different medications and combinations of them. As with any medicine review what works well for someone may have the opposite effect for another. Latuda has literally given me my life back with such debilitating depression I was starting to give up hope!
I knew within one week of starting Latuda that I had found the right medication for me."


"My daughter has just been diagnosed with Epilepsy.  She started with Keppra but had a seizure while on it so her doctor added Vimpat. He had given me sample packs at first to see how she did.  She has been taking it for 4 weeks and seems to be doing well.  My main problem is that for a 30 day supply it cost me (with insurance) $774!!!!!!!  I was told that there is no generic available.  It just amazes me that drug companies can do this to people."


"I used to take the Advair in Diskus form. I couldn't breath in fast to get enough med so they switched me to the aerosol type Advair. This one works well for me. The thing is, some Drs do not tell you you MUST rinse your entire mouth and gargle after every use. It can cause thrush, which is awful, and voice loss, hoarseness, coughing, and mouth sores too if you leave residue within the mouth or throat. This has a corticosteroid in it so please rinse well! Avoid side effects. It will help you breath because its a beta antagonist blocker or something, which relaxes the lung muscle. Take care of your mouth! I have dentures so I must rinse even MORE but never had thrush in 9 years over it and can breath easier now."


"I was on Synthroid and Cytomel for many years but my symptoms were never alleviated until I started Nature-Throid.  I'm most pleased that my depression and foggy headiness were gone shortly after starting it.  I continue to see improvements in my energy levels and weight loss."


"IC nearly drove me out of my mind.  I had it for years......even underwent an experimental surgery to increase the bladder neck.  Worthless. Considered DMSO infusion, but did not want to put poison into my bladder.

Finally found a urologist who prescribed Elmiron.  At that time, it supposedly only worked for about 1/3 of patients.

Elmira totally totally worked for me.  Also:  never drink cranberry juice and stay away from all acidic foods.  One of the worst for me is watermelon.  No alcohol, citrus fruits or tomatoes.

It's so worth it."


"Worked well, had attacks 4-6 times a year, bad ones. Haven't had an attack in 2 years but really messed with my mind. My dreams became so vivid and colorful, fall asleep too quickly now. Hard to wake up. Starting to worry about memory loss so am going to switch out for awhile. (doctor agreed)"


"VESIcare seems to be helping.  Took Detrol LA for 2 months with some improvement.  Changed to VESIcare for a month and went from going 18 times a day to 10 to 12, and only getting up once most nights.  I am only 36 and still active and the only side effect I have noticed is I have stopped sweating.  Real pain with my job (I'm a firefighter) but just try to think ahead and take measures to cool off as quick as I can."


"First of all, I am an MD and very familiar with the meds in Contrave. I was actually prescribing it before I decided to try it myself. I have been 20-30lbs overweight for as long as I can now remember (at least 20 years). I had developed mild type 2 diabetes, elevated cholesterol and hypertension. I was taking a handful of pills everyday at age 45. So I started the medication 24 days ago. My weight was 184. On some of the early days I had some nausea but it always went away. I was irritable at times, and some days when I literally forgot to eat I would get jittery and feel bad (but not hungry) because I'm sure my blood sugar was low. So my results so far: today I am 165.8. I am down 18 lbs in 24 days. BMI down 3 points. this is no gimmick!"


"I am taking Saphris 10mg for bipolar disorder with manic episodes that turn into schizophrenia. I have been taking Saphris for 8 months. It has been the most effective medication so far for my symptoms. I take the dissolvable tablet you put under your tongue at night. After I take it I can fall asleep within 20 minutes which has been a godsend. During the day I have no drowsiness and sleepiness. I have to stop taking Saphris though because of what it is doing to my tongue and under my tongue. Four months ago I started getting white soars and skin peeling under my tongue where I put the Saphris. Woke up a month ago with white sores all along my tongue. Hasn't fully healed. Plus deformation of my tongue. Very sad bc now I have to go off it."


"I was a heavy smoker and ate all the 'bad' foods and then, one year ago this month (April 2011) I had a heart attack. Now, one stent later, and after one year of Plavix, I have had no recurrence. Of course, I also quit smoking (hard to do but I figured my life was worth it), changed my diet (also a hard change to make), and started exercising. I guess I will be on Plavix for the rest of my natural but, thanks to the Plavix, that natural may just be a lot longer than I had hoped for last year. As for side effects. I feel the cold a little more due to the blood thinning properties of Plavix but I don't think I bruise any easier than I used to, and I am not a 'bleeder' so all in all it's good."


"I went on this pill to help with the cramps I had, lasted two weeks long sometimes! Made it impossible to run. I've been on the pill about 9 months now and I absolutely love it. I don't have a period AT ALL and I feel like myself. I used to have constant mood changes, but the pill helped a ton with that. I would recommend this pill for anyone wanting to prevent pregnancy and never want to have a period again."


"I have taken just one 75mg yesterday afternoon. It did not take long at all and I noticed a difference in my pain. I felt good. When I went to bed, I drifted off to sleep and woke up this morning feeling refreshed. It was a wonderful experience."


"I was in the hospital for intense vomiting and stomach pain. They gave me this drug and I felt better within 2 minutes."


"So it tastes pretty terrible its salty and fruity just terrible but it worked in under 30 minutes I didn't have any cramping or pain just very full , so that's good because I was starving lol so it's not bad , not great but not bad , I would use it again because it was pain free for me :) and I have issues I have ulcerative colitis so I'm sensitive and I would use it again !"


"I have been taking Trazodone for a little over about 2 months now. I had been having trouble going to sleep at night and my doctor recommend Trazodone.  I am 26 female, probably 98-100 lbs. My doctor put me on 150 MG. This medicine worked out great to begin with. But then one night I had a really bad episode. My blood pressure dropped dangerously low. I had went to the kitchen to get myself a drink to take back to bed with me. And I couldn't even make it back to the bedroom. I dropped my drink on the floor and became real weak , light headed dizzy and hot. I was so weak I had no control over my body. My legs wouldn't hold me up. I even blanked out a few times."


"Relieved my swollen and extremely itchy eyes right away. I've been developing conjunctivitis during the worst pollen seasons--very relieved to have a fix."


"WEIGHT LOSS GREAT but hair loss is not worth it"


"I have fatty liver and was 16st 7lbs. Been on Orlistat for almost 2 months and have lost 1st 7lbs. Totally cut out all the crap and eating healthy now. So used correctly Orlistat really DOES work."


"I've been on testosterone injections for about a month. I can't begin to describe how much better I feel. I went to my doctor, an anti aging specialist. These doctors are the best for getting testosterone. My test level was 305..my previous doctor from Kaiser said 305 was normal..But actually, I find out from my new doctor that 305 is normal, but for an 90 year old man! So now I inject every 3 days and also take Arimidex to keep man boobs from sprouting and to keep the excess test from converting to estrogen..taking every 3 days prevents emotional roller coaster effect. All my body hair is growing back that I lost and I have a lot of energy!"


"I got my first shot April 28th 2015. My period was supposed to come May 10th and didn't.. It was a week late and I've been bleeding and spotting ever since. I have bad mood swings and get mad over absolutely nothing. I get cramps all day every day and it's it so horrible. It's been almost 3 straight weeks of bleeding sometimes heavily and other times just spotting. I don't know if it even protects against pregnancy because you can't have sex if you're constantly bleeding! I would NOT recommend this to anyone, ever.  I have an appointment with my ob/gyn on Tuesday so I hope there is some kind of solution since I have to ride this out til the end of next month!"


"PCP (primary care physician) put me on Metoprolol ER Succinate 50 mg after Atrial Flutter of 136 bpm.

After on it for 16 weeks, I developed heart block (a side effect). Heart got screwed up and pulse went down to 40 bpm. Had to get a pacemaker. A totally risky drug."


"I took it for over a year for depression and mood swings, but it didn't help me much. The mood swings were a little less, but I felt very empty and like a zombie. No happy feelings and I still felt depressed/empty. I felt much better when I stopped taking them. I did have withdrawal symptoms, I was extremely emotional the weeks after stopping. But after those I felt happier, less depressed."


"I am 16 and I have been on Solodyn for about a year and a half. The first month I started taking it my skin cleared way up, but then it got bad again. Now, if I stop taking it, I breakout worse than before so it is really just keeping my acne somewhat controlled but it had NOT cleared up my face at all."


"After my 2nd child we were pretty sure we were done. But getting fixed, was too permanent! I've had paragard for 6 years & overall I'm happy with it. I've tried every kind of bc pills from low to high hormones. I also used nuvaring & the depo shot. My body can't handle any kind of hormones! For me the insertion was not painful. First 2 yrs was heavy bleeding, spotting all the time & bad cramps with a period of 10-14 days. It's a little better now but I still have 7-10 day periods, 4 to 6 days of heavy bleeding. But for me the cons are worth not getting pregnant!!"


"I am 28 years old and started breaking out severely a few years back. I tried every OTC acne medication and cleanser. I finally went to the dermatologist and was diagnosed with hormonal acne. I was prescribed Ocella and tretinoin cream. I've been using both since April 2015, however I noticed that as long as I take my Ocella everyday I do not need the tretinoin cream so I haven't used it in a couple months. My skin is such much better and I have to remember to take my pill every day because the hormones wear off after 24 hours and I'll break out if I miss it two days in a row. Otherwise this medication has been heaven sent. "


"Nucynta was prescribed by my pain clinic a few months ago. Despite my complaints of severe anxiety, restlessness, elevated blood pressure , restless legs, my skin turning blue, inability to sleep, they continue prescribing it. I am losing my mind. I have  spinal stenosis, DDD , RA and OA with cervical fusion surgery, two total hip replacements and one hip revision. My life is governed by pain. Since I started taking this horrible rx I am losing my mind. I am 69."


"Be advised that any medication can have averse reactions on anybody. My experience with Malarone was when I traveled to Cambodia for 2 weekw. It took about a day before it started but Malarone completely incapacitated me with a constant level of nausea. I could not eat nor was it worth leaving the hotel because I was weakened by it. l, too, had to discontinue its use for the entire trip, completely soaked in deet instead. It would be advisable to try malaria medicine several days before you leave for a  trip to any questionable location. Ironically, in the middle of 105° F temperatures,in November, in full sleeves and pants, I never encountered a single mosquito."


"I took Plan B on the last day of my period, 3/13 (first day was 3/9), 16 hours after the incident. I am not on any birth control so I didn't know how it would affect me. On 3/15-3/18 I had some light bleeding from the hormones and this was pretty painless. I also was very fatigued and my breasts were sore the week following Plan B. 4/4-4/8 I had some terrible cramps and back pain and sore breasts that I convinced myself was early pregnancy, but I took a test and I'm baby free! Plan B definitely works before you ovulate, and make sure to take it as early as you can.  Be safe, and be protected. The worry from this was NOT worth it! If something does happen, this is a great back up plan."


"I was taking Tenormin for about 3 years before I had an episode of chest pain. After tests it was determined that I have a myocardial bridge. At that time, I asked the doctor to change from Tenormin to something else, as I had frequent strange dreams. I now take Tiazac, and while my blood pressure seems stable, I have spells of tiredness, migraines and less frequently than before, strange dreams."


"It was helping with the frequency l still have bad days. Started it in March 16.I also have a problem with constipation. I don't eat or drink enough have lost 2 and a half stone. As I live in the UK I don't have to pay full price just a prescription  charge. I find I have become obsessed and anxious about it not continuing to give me some relief. I will be going back to the doctors for more help with distressing condition."


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"This is the second time i have been on TriNessa and it is not working for me. I regularly get very moody and overly sensitive to everything followed by crying for nothing. I have had blurriness in my right eye and severe migraines almost everyday. I originally went on Trinessa for acne, it didn't help at all, it actually got worse. And I noticed that my periods are longer and cramps are a lot worse."


"The only thing good about this product is that you don't have to remember to take it... You only have to remember the day you put it in... lol, which I forgot the first two months. I've been on the ring for 4 months and I HATE IT. I have never had acne in my life, and I now have severe acne along my jawline and hairline, and chest. It gets pushed out of my vagina daily, I don't think I'm able to push it up far enough. I've never had sex with it in, I always take it out, and it burns really bad during intercourse. I've hardly had sex since I've been on it because I have no sex drive. I'm disgusted by the thought of sex, and my vagina is painfully sensitive to the touch. I'm also really moody.... This birth control is terrible."


"I have been taking Loseasonique for 3 and a half weeks now, and for the past 2 weeks or so have been experiencing what I think is spotting? I really hope this goes away soon because it defeats the purpose of taking this pill. I would rather get my period for 4 days like I usually do than to have "spotting" for 2 weeks. I Also have mild acne increase, along with some abnormal emotional sensitivity. I'm going to try to stick it out for another 2 weeks or so at least but I don't know how long I can handle the "spotting" , and I'm afraid of possible future side effects."


"I found this medication helpful with reducing hypomanic symptoms - mainly I took it to control episodes of violent rage which it did. It gave me tachycardia so I had to discontinue.
My PROBLEM with this medicine is that it has changed my body permanently (so far - it's been 3 yrs). I was one of those people who could eat whatever I wanted, exercise, not exercise - I never gained weight. Now I'm carrying an extra 10 kgs which I am NOT happy about. I can't get rid of it.
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"I'm really hesitant to go off of Lo Loestrin after 5 years because, for the most part, I've loved it. I used to get crampy periods and since I've been on it I get no cramping whatsoever, barely-there periods (I spot just a tiny bit and then that's it), and no weight gain or moodiness. However, I've had such issues with dryness (I can get wet but can't stay wet during sex) that I think the time has come for me to try a different pill."


"Wellbutrin has helped me a great deal. In response to one person who said they are having trouble sleeping...after 10 years on this anti-depressant with doses going up and down by 100 mg a day.  Difficulty sleeping has always been a  sign of a dosage that was too high.  If I have trouble sleeping, and headaches that feel tight in the back of my head, and feel easily irritated, lowering my dose by 50mg usually fixes the situation within 3 weeks."


"What in the world is in this ? Holy water ? Godlike energy ? Santa's magical christmas stardust ? I don't know but it completely obliterated my acne; honestly  "


"My migraines are primarily abdominal, but I get daily 'tension" type headaches as well.   But my nausea "attacks" are totally debilitating and the headaches get more so every day.  I took Topamax starting at 25 mgs then increased. I noticed it really helping my symptoms, way less nausea, headaches stopped and I could sleep well.   Unfortunately, I am one of the people who react with a rare side effect of an acute onset closed angle glaucoma attack and my vision got very blurry and got so bad I could not see anything but blobs if it was more that 12 inches from my face. If you get blurred vision go to the ER and show them the letter from the Topamax website, because ER had never heard of that reaction.  I gave it a 5 because it worked until then."


"I've been on zyclara close to a year. Only off of it for about 3 weeks in a year. My limbs are covered with hundreds of actinic keratosis and I also have had squamous cell carcinoma removed.    I am now experiencing swollen and tender lymph nodes under my arms and in my groin.  Is this aside affect of the zyclara or is this a sign that the cancer squarmous cell has spread.  Any info would be appreciated"


"I've been taking Xanax for 7 yrs. Been taking Xanax XR for the past 2 years. It's great. Before I started taking the XR I was taking 2mg bars 2 or 3x a day and would start to have panic attacks after taking one in about 5 hrs and would always wake up around 4:30-5:00am in severe panic heart pounding, shaking uncontrollably vision distorted sweating and totally paranoid. After taking the 3mg Xanax XR once in the morning all that stopped. "