"I switched onto this pill from orthotrycyclen lo. The reason I switched was because ortho was making my acne increase and started making my periods very very painful.

Minastrin started off okay for me, If you despise having a period this is for you, This pill was fine until about 6 months in. It started to make me nauseas and moody and SO anxious. At first I was worried I was pregnant and ended up going crazy and taking about 10 tests. I'm switching to another pill, but basically my biggest issue with this pill is the side effects I got at the 5/6 month point. I never had a period after the first pack which also added to my constant anxiety & paranoia. It was brown the first period and then nothing."


"I went through a bad period of depression after a job loss, and I tried Lexapro first for treating it. The Lexapro made me extremely tired all the time so my doctor switched me to Zoloft. Zoloft ended up being much better for me. The main things it has helped me with are getting back to actively participating in life and being able to be more level-headed in stressful situations. The side effects I have had are reduced libido and slightly reduced appetite. Also, the first week or two after I started and after a dosage increase I had more significant side effects, like being more depressed and anxious than usual and being angry. But once I got through that I started feeling better than I had felt in a long time."


"This medicine works every time I take it - zero bad side effects.  The downside is the cost.   And that cost means that some of my migraines must drag on and on."


"One of the worst birth control on the market. Stay away from it. I have gain about 15 pounds on the BC. Terrible side effects. Nausea, vomiting, back ache, weight gain, bloated stomach,  pain in the incisions site, etc. Not good I will not recommended this to even my dog."


"Seriously listen to the posts, I had a YI once before and used this cream there was a slight sting last time but went away in a flash. I wonder if the changed the formula because this time it burned, it burned so bad I started trembling from the pain. I was in so much pain I started trying to get it out. It made the irritation so much worse. I tried it again and it burns so bad. It just hurts I can't walk, I can't sit.  Please no more. Please just go to your doctor this stuff is painful"


"Seems to be helping. I get thoughts of drinking but the cravings don't seem to be there."


"Went to the doctor for fever, severe dizziness, and some sinus drainage and sore throat. My flu swab came back negative, so she labeled it as acute pharyngitis, prescribed 5 day Z pak. Less than 2 hours after my first dose, I had horrible, painful diarrhea. I also began to experience severe stomach pain even though I made sure to take it with plenty of food. My symptoms did not improve,  and I began having headaches as well. It is now the day after my final dose, and my sore throat is back, my fever is still high,  head hurts, and I'm dizzy as ever though my stomach is finally feeling better now that I'm out of this useless medicine."


"I'm not 100 % sure if it's the Yaz, but I've gone from being a very happy, upbeat, outgoing person to an irritable, slightly crazy person.  Everyone keeps telling me that my symptoms are related to situations that have occurred over the past few months (I lost a friend, both of my grandfathers and my job in the first 9 months of this year) but after reading other people's reviews, I'm starting to think it's the pill.  I have been taking Yaz for about a year now and my mood has completely flipped upside down.  My boyfriend has pointed out that I haven't been myself.  I'm constantly tired.  I always slept easily but haven't woke up feeling rested for quite some time. "


"I started to notice that I sweat a lot so I went to the doctor yesterday and she prescribed Hypercare. When I got home I put it on and about 30 minutes later my under arms started to burn and swell and was red. I was up all night long in pain and couldn't do anything about it and I'm still sweating today."


"i have anxiety induced high blood pressure. At first it didn't do anything for me,  however I wasn't taking it at the right time of day. It works wonders when taken at night before bed.  Extended release takes 4-5 hours to start working and much longer for peak levels in blood.  I now take it at around 10PM and am really calm the next day."


"Pros: insert once a month & forget about it
Cons: little to no sex drive, anxiety, mood swings, anger, depression, dryness, burning during and after sex, bloating, slight weight gain near stomach..
I've been on and off of Nuvaring since 2011. And it wasn't till this last time that I realized that it is what's causing or atleast helping all of these negative things. I've now been on it for 10 months straight and I am taking it out tonight and saying good riddance. I love the idea of Nuvaring but the side effects made my life/ my boyfriend :/ just a little bit more miserable than it needs to be. But I also know it really does work for some people, just not for me!"


"I tried taking 1 tablet once before, and got cramps. I though  it was a coincidence, and that I was just really sick.  Tried it again yesterday. Same thing - just one tablet.  PLEASE, drink water with the pill.  I now know water is the key.  I didn't read the directions this last time, since I had taken it before.  I swallowed it with a mouth full of water and stopped my water intake.  My cramps were so bad. Even my hands were cramping up.  I couldn't spread my hands out to even hold a glass of water. I would sweat, take clothes off, then get cold. I was in so much pain I even considered calling 911.  Yes this drug works, please don't ignore the water part of it.  I will try it one more time, while my husband is home, with tons of water."


"I really wish I could rate this drug lower than 1. The absolute biggest draw back to this drug is that once you have injected it into your system you cannot stop taking it. I would strongly, strongly warn anyone with a history of mental health or mood issues to stay far, far away from this drug. It has turned someone I know into an absolute monster.
When first asked to consider this drug they were told that poor reactions were rare, but now they are being told it may take several doses, months for this drug to start working properly. As for the constant bleeding and uncontrollable mood swings... the doctors only advice is take another shot and wait and see. It is ruining their life."


Dexchlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine

"My 2 year old had a bad cough, sinus infection, we just couldn't get it to clear up, the Doctor gave us a sample. Loved it."


"Great, the only medicine that got me under control, no more bathroom mapping while leaving the house."


"I just took the first puff,  15 minutes ago. I don't want to chant victory,  but I am breathing much better!  One thing I need to tell anyone who's using asthma inhalers, that after using it, you always have to rinse your mouth, to avoid oral thrush.

I got this medicine from a pulmonologist I was referred to, after I couldn't control my asthma, and went into acute bronquitis, three months in a row.

Ten more minutes passed,  and  I'm actually breathing!  No shakes, no fainting,  no shortness of breath...I feel like I'm calming down.

The one thing I'm always afraid, is corticoids, because of their side effects, but if I can feel this well, I  will try to watch my weight, and take more calcium, for osteoporosis.

OMG! I feel so good!"


"I have severe allergies indoor and out. I cough constantly due to post nasal drip and irritated throat. I took Xyzal and within hours the coughing stopped! I ran out of pills and took Allegra. The coughing came back the same day. The coughing doesn't go down well with everyone being fearful of the Swine Flu! I am so thankful to have found Xyzal."


"Terrible option. I had it the full three years 2012-2015 and I gained 30 pounds on it. And lost a ton of hair. I always thought it might have been my stress but it wasn't; it was this rod. I was moody, sad and always depressed. In the three years I had it, I had exactly 2 relationships because no one wanted to deal with my moodiness. These guys thought I was insane. I did wait the 3 years because it was so convenient but convenience is not always smart. Now that I'm off this, I've lost weight and feel much better. Everyone is different but this did not work for me"


"I've been on this drug for two days for anxiety. It's helped me tremendously already. I've never taken anything else and I've had anxiety for 10+ years, until this last serious episode that developed into panic attacks, that's why I finally decided to try something. After two days I already feel way more control of my thoughts. I'll still get anxious but it's way more manageable now. I've also noticed on this site that the negative reviews seem to be people who have already had xanax or something prior to this drug. If your thinking about this before anything else I recommend trying it. I had the prescription for two weeks before my Dr. convinced me to try. Wish I had two weeks ago."


"Jumping in here to mention a symptom I don't see listed. Backstory quickly: I had the Mirena IUD inserted a little over 3 months ago. Insertion and cramping not that bad and everything was great up until my first period came about two weeks after insertion (this is where the strange symptom came into play). On top of bad cramping and heavy bleeding, I had terrible colon and rectal spasms (Sorry for the TMI). It ranged from uncomfortable to extremely unpleasant, like lightening bolts going through my body. The period lasted for almost three weeks but the rectal spams lasted consistently for another month and still happen every few days (on top of almost constant brown discharge). Overall, not happy but also not pregnant. Win some, lose some?"


"Omnicef worked but it took until the 5th day on it to finally feel a tiny bit better. I had some side effects and my throat hurt so bad I couldn't sleep for three nights. I saw no visual difference until the 9th day. It almost looked as if on my third day it had gotten worse."


"I have been on Mybetriq for almost 4 years now, and it has been a life saver.  I tried many other overactive bladder drugs on the market with no success.  I even had an interstim implant to control my bladder.  The Mybetriq worked better than anything else and I even had my implant taken out.  The Mybetriq has everything under control and I am so thankful to have found a drug that finally worked.  I have had no side effects that often come with other drugs.  My insurance will stop covering Mybetriq as of Jan. 2017, so I am not sure what I am going to do.  Mybetriq has been my guardian angel for my bladder - I don't know where I'd be without it."


"I actually really enjoy my IUD. I have had 2 for a total of 8 years now. 5 years for my first and now I'm 3 years into my new one. This format of contraception is such a liberating thing for women. It allows me to not worry wether or not I have my period, or when I'm choosing to be sexually active with my partner, you should always use a condom but I have that extra layer of security that I know I am safe. I am in control of my body and my choices. So it takes a certain comfort and peace of mind. I find it great for me, but that being said it is not for everyone.  And you should always speak with your doctor and do lots of research. Also, iI did want to say the one con I had was one of my partners feeling the strings and it hurting him."


"I took Plan B on August 23 exactly an hour after the incident! I was freaking out that it didn't work because I wasn't experiencing any symptom. A week later I had major cramping. Then on Sept 3 I started to spot and on Sept 8 I finally got my period. I was a week late. The pill works ladies so just be patient. The anxiety will make you think the worse so relax!"


"Slight loosening of bowels"


"I am a self-employed landscaper who relies on my body to make an income. After taking many types of medicines for the chronic pain in my lower back MS Contin 60 mg has been by far the most effective. I have been able to work now on this medicine with very little side effect. What I like the most is only taking one pill every 12 hours. I can concentrate more on my life/work and less on the amount of pills I need in a day."


"I had Skyla for exactly 1 year. Starting with how painful the insertion was, I had hoped things would get better. I didn't have a period 3 months into it, but still had crippling cramps and aches like I was on my period at any given time. I waited it out and ended up gaining over 30lbs in the last year. I recently went to my family doctor and expressed that I wasn't happy with the weight gain, my mood swings (random crying, anger fits) and I said I wanted to take it out. So she took it out right then and there. Best decision I've made. Removal was a breeze."


"Zocor worked to lower my cholesterol from 288 to 150 with exercise, but the side effects became progressively worse and worse until I had to choose not to take it.  I wondered if I had developed lupus because my entire body ached. My hips, my ankles, my wrists, my entire shoulder joints.  I felt exhausted and had no energy.  I stopped and could tell a 90% change in 48 hours. My joints and muscles are back to normal and my energy level has increassed."


"I have been on  mirtazapine for a while now and my anxiety was mostly kept in check until I had a pulmonary embolism which can cause anxiety, then the anxiety kicked into high gear. The Dr increased the dosage from 15mg to 30mg. Hopefully that will provide some relief, so I can rate the drug as a 10"


"I just used this about an hour ago & I have to say I'm feeling immediate relief. I was a little skeptical after reading reviews but tried it anyways. I have to say so far I'm happy I went with my gut instinct, I'll update if anything happens"


"I've had back pain for almost 3 years now, sometimes to the point of tears due to simple actions like walking or bending. After being put on this medication 3-4 doses daily, I have had the pain relieved, and my actual mood and focus has increased at work. My previous evaluations and reviews were below average and now after being put on this treatment my last two reviews have increased to above average. It takes effect quite quickly and lasts for the directed amount of time on the prescription. The only con I have for this medication is that it affects myself in a negative way during intercourse. I have found when on the medication my climax takes 3-4 times as long or not at all during that time. Quite frustrating."


"Been taking 25mg zoloft for 2 weeks. Due to non stop over thinking, paranoia and constant checking up on suspected cheating partner. This drug has enabled me to think clearly again and be able to end an unhappy relationship that I could not end before. I don't react or panic at the thought of being on my own anymore. Its great to feel balanced and even keeled with my thoughts. No real side effects, although I am more motivated at home and don't seem to have a huge appetite so lost some weight. I like this drug, its given me some sanity again however I am worried about the symptoms returning if I stop taking it."


"Well I got my skyla IUD put in yesterday I cramped the whole day I was bleeding for about 2 hours when I got it in it didn't hurt "


"I used this for sciatic pain.  The first few times it worked.  Pain was reduced.  Then about the 4th or 5th time I experienced a burning sensation.  It was so strong that I had to wash off the medication to get relief."


"Paxil CR helped control the anxiety and panic attacks.  It did allow me to live my life normally.  However, I have had one big side effect.  Since January, I have gained 35 lbs.  It does not matter that I workout four or five days a week for 1 1/2 or two hours, and try to eat a healthy diet.  No matter what I did, I continually gained weight.  My doctor has now taken me off of it, due to the rapid weight gain I have experienced.  She felt that the rapid weight gain was not healthy, and could lead to obesity if I did not quit taking the drug.  So, I am going to come off of Paxil CR, hopefully drop this excessive weight, because I have never had a weight problem until now and I am 31 years old, and just go from there."


"I got one impacted wisdom tooth out and another regular tooth out and I must say it doesn't help at all. Regular Tylenol usually doesn't help at all either. This stuff is useless, I'm still in agonizing pain"


"I have been on Savella for only a few days so far.  I had taken Cymbalta for a while and it helped but not significantly.  My main symptoms are insomnia, fatigue and pain and the Savella has helped with my fatigue more than anything I've ever taken before.  As someone posted earlier I feel like I can actually plan ahead a little for the first time in a while.  My pain is still a major problem but I hope that will improve as I have been on Savella longer.  I have not really had any side effects at all.  I am tired of my illness controlling my life and I will not give up.  Hopefully Savella will be a real factor in getting my life back.  Good luck to everyone out there deaing with FM."


"I received this injection last night at VA hospital in Philadelphia. I just couldn't deal with peripheral neuropathy pain anymore. I hate narcotic medicine. So this was a great alternative it took a lot of pain away, I still feel light tingles but nowhere near what is was feeling prior. I have MRI done to see where my nerve is trapped. I hope it's something I can resolve permanately, My girlfriend ask to describe pain, I told her basically it's a never ending root canal, and she immediately felt horrible for me. I urge people who have this don't delay treatment it jus gets unbearable, but this shot does work decently. However, it won't last more than couple days so make sure u get scripts for meds needed until u get MRI done."


"Loved this medicine at start a month ago. Lost 9 pounds.  I am not obese but after a hard year and surgery I had to give up exercise. I gained almost 20 lbs in two years and I was miserable. My doctor realized I needed a kick start and prescribed this... I LOVED ... I have been more attentive and energetic and not eating just for the sake of eating or being bored. After a month I feel like my body is too used to it and not the same as day one ... But I am going to keep going and try to lose 10 more pounds... However I will say that I have not had bad side affects at all ..."


"EXTREME nausea and vomiting after only one day."


"I take Elavil for migraines and have not had a single headache since starting it. Elavil also makes me sleep wonderfully. I (and everyone in my family) have always had trouble sleeping, and I didn't think there was a medicine out there that would make me sleep on a reliable schedule. This is amazing.

Negatives: Miss a dose and you'll have a bad migraine. It makes you extremely drowsy for the first week, but that will pass. I keep a bottle of water by my bed because of the dry mouth. Cravings is a side effect so if you get them you should monitor your diet to avoid weight gain. Also I drank half a beer after taking it and felt like I'd drank 15. Approach alcohol use VERY carefully."


"I've been on Paxil for almost a year now. My panic attacks where so bad, as soon as I wake up boom panic attack almost all day! It was bad guys Paxil is a God send."


"I have been on this medication for 1 month , and it DOES take away hunger. I take my pill around 10am because I'm more of a late night eater. I have had the headaches the first week taking the pills but they have slightly gone away. This pill does make me feel a bit of the rapid heart beat but only for a bit. I did feel a bit of depression the first week taking it and its not like me at all but as my body is getting used to it that feeling went away. I have tried Phentermine and that gave me crazy energy. BUT
I was still able to eat on it, it did not really take my hunger away like Diethylpropion. I'm on the 75mg ER so it releases slower for the whole day. I exercise 5 days a week for 1hr and 30 min lost 12lbs and exercise and eat right."


"This was a miracle for me!  I was taking alprazolam 3-4 times a day for about 4 years. With the crackdown of controlled substances, my PCP decided to wean me off. I have terrible anxiety. SSRI's do not work for me (too many side effects). After reading the reviews of gabapentin, I asked my PCP if we could try this. AMAZING!!! I no longer wake up shaky and anxious, I don't get that "feeling"  I used to get when the alprazolam wore off, and I sleep better than ever! I take 300 MG 3-4 times daily. This truly is a life saver for me!"


"I was prescribed Proglycem at age 15 months and I am now 18 yrs 6 months. I have recently been told that it is likely that I must use diazoxide tablets because Proglycem is very expensive. I have tried to do so but I get bad symptoms like headaches, nausea etc. I do not know how my condition will be controlled if I am unable to continue with Proglycem. Prof. at Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital, London,  initially prescribed the drug and I am sure, for me, it as been a life saver.
Health professional in the UK cannot tell me why Proglycem works for me and the much cheaper diazoxide causes side effects. The use of all forms of diazoxide seems to cause excessive facial and body hair growth."


"Lithium did well for me for more than 15 years, but then the creatinine levels went up and I had to switch. Eight years later now, I have hyperparathyroid symptoms, at least that is what it looks like. That is a long time after stopping it to see elevated calcium levels, etc.  But I have no regrets. The last 30 years have been stable. Depakote keeps me well. Just be aware that this could happen."


"Using this product completely changed my life. I used nicoderm CQ exactly how it stated on the directions. I haven't smoked in 7 weeks. I knew I couldn't quit with out help and after reading all the reviews decided on the patch. I started by cutting back each week the amount of cigarettes I smoked. Finally I was down to one a day. I smoked one a day for 10 days on the 11th day I put on stage 1 of nicoderm CQ. I didn't like the patch on my arms so I put them on my thigh alternating each day. The cravings were less and less each day. I found that drinking ice water through a straw everytime I had a craving helped so much. It kept me hydrated (which eases the amount of cravings) and the straw acted like a cigarette with the sucking."


"I primary start taking Zoloft for panic attacks. But I also suffer from PMDD. I stopped being crazy prior to my menstruation cause of bc and zoloft.Until 6 months ago EVERY two weeks I was breaking up with bae. We get along on my period and one week after and then it will usually start. Third week of ciklus we didn't seeing each other and after that I usually get period and calm.It is surprise we didn't break up for good and I can't even describe what that does for our sex life.I had terrible fights with my mom and I felt like I'm most miserable person in world. Not anymore. I was scared when I stop taking birth control that I will again start acting nut but now is Zoloft taking care of that."


"It works but definetily makes you feel like youre pregnant."


"I was on Paraguard for about 3 and a half years.  Insertion didn't hurt at all for me.  I had it placed after my second child was born.  Everything seemed fine for a long time, except for the super heavy periods.  I accepted the periods in exchange for convenient BC.  However, the periods got worse.  I was starting to lose my hair, and I had no energy.  I got blood work done and my ferretin levels were crazy low.  Doctor told me to take heavy duty iron supplements.  That helped my energy levels, but the hair continued to fall out.  I also had a huge increase in anxiety, panic attacks, heart palpitations.  I never had these kinds of symptoms in the past, and I'm starting to wonder if it was all related to the Paraguard.  Just had it removed."


"I went on this pill so that I didn't have to have my period every month, but within the first 2 weeks I gained 10 pounds. I've been on it for 4 months now and for 2 months straight I was spotting every single day. I tried absolutely everything to lose the weight including dramatic changes and nothing has worked. I am now having a full period so I am going off the pill because it doesn't seem to be effective. My face did get better while on it, but nothing is worth the emotional unstableness and weight gain I am experiencing."


"I started Lexapro 10 mg while my mother was terminally ill - very high stress period. It was like a miracle. Totally relaxed me and got me through a rough period. I only experienced two side effects - weight gain (10 lbs) and zero sex drive. Because of the weight gain, I decided to wean myself off a few months after my mother passed away with no problems at all. Then, six months later began suffering the worst anxiety with severe panic attacks. I immediately got back on Lexapro and will try to combat the weight gain with diet and exercise. It was a good drug for me."


"I suffer from chronic migraines. More than 15 days a month of constant pain where more than 4 days are full on migraines. .Toradol is one of the drugs in a cocktail I take through IV all at once. Combined with the other drugs it is amazing..alone Toradol, even if I wait the 1 hour, has not successfully reduced my migraines."


"I find Maxair to be very helpful for my asthma."


"After treatment for 48 weeks with Rebetol combined with PegInteron I no longer have virus in my system.  Side effects included extreme fatigue toward the end of treatment, along with flu-like symptoms every weekend after administering the shot of PegInteron on Fridays."


"I had this inserted three days ago and I have to say the actual insertion was very painful but only lasted for a couple of minutes so that was fine.  What I am having difficulty with is are the horrible cramps I am still having four days later.  I want this to work and it to have a positive experience but this is worse than cramps before."


"This medicine works to get me to sleep and stay asleep. HOWEVER I quickly become dependent on it and cant get to sleep without it so I can't take it as needed. Also I noticed that I seem to need larger doses rapidly. My insomnia issues are generally manageable if I avoid caffeine and don't eat too close to bedtime."


"I had sinus congestion often while growing up.  This continued even as an adult.  In the late 80's I tried Drixoral.  My sinus congestion was cleared for at least 6 months and rarely needed Drixoral only once or twice a year when I got sick.  I considered it a cure.  I found out a couple years ago about them discontinuing it as I haven't needed it for a couple years.  I do believe it was a cure (for me at least). "


"It was helpful to my condition; pain. I would use this again for the same condition."


"This was prescribed for hypertension, and so far as I can tell I have had no problems with it. I cannot say whether it helps with anxiety, although my doctor said to take one when I felt as though my heart was racing. It seemed to help, but I do not know whether it was because of the Tenormin or the placebo effect."


"Kineret works great for my Schnitzler's Syndrome.  It can hurt when injected but if I warm it up to room temperature by letting it sit out for a while or hold the syringe in my hand to warm it up, it hurts A LOT less."


"Lumbar, 3 level fusion with hardware. Cervical, 3 level fusion with hardware. Take 200mg every night. The best pain medicine ever taken. After 4 years on same dose, fighting with insurance company for higher dose. "


"I am 24 years old and was perscribed doxycycline and epiduo 6 weeks ago following a long history of moderate acne. After trying all the skincare and natural options in the books I really wanted something to help quickly before my wedding. During the first 1-2 weeks my skin was SUPER dry and sensitive, however, it shortly sorted itself out and is only dry in small areas now. I saw the results within 2-3 weeks. By the third week I had smooth skin for the first time in years and have yet to have one pimple since that time. I was initially very reluctant to go on a antibiotic for such a long period of time, but this definitely has provided me with the result that I was after for such a long time."


"I never had any problems with depression until I got hurt at work in 2009. Since then I've lost 5 homes, 2 cars and have been completely stressed and severely depressed. Most days I didn't even get out of bed. I became very anti-social. I was prescribed Prozac and am only on day 5 and I can already feel a difference. I'm up and out of bed. I have more energy then I've had in months and I don't feel like everything is hopeless anymore. I'm still having issues with irritability and severe mood swings, but hopefully my doctor can treat that with something else. Overall I couldn't be happier with this medication. So far so good, not even any side effects to speak of. It's great. "


"This, by far, this is the worst tasting stuff I have ever, ever, ever tried to ingest. It tastes like somebody had dumped a box of salt in water w/a little grape juice. I squirted lemon in my mouth after each drink. It took me nearly one hour to get 16 ounces down. Drinking the 16 ounces of water later was so much easier. I gagged and gagged and gagged! The straw did not help, so little by little I drank it. So, I'm waiting for it to work. This is the first time I've used the liquid prep. I usually use the gigantic pills, and while they are huge, it is so much better than this liquid stuff. I cannot believe that the drug companies can't come up with something that is tasteless. Or, leave out the flavoring.."


"This is my absolute favourite for colds with runny and partially blocked nose, itchy and watery eyes and sneezing. This antihistamine does make me drowsy a tiny bit but I can go to work as normal and don't really see any difference. I tried combining some other antihistamines and phenylephrine but I keep going back to good old Actifed.
The only downside - it really makes my mouth and throat dry, so I guess I might try taking half of the tablet instead."


Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation during Pregnancy/Lactation

"My baby is healthy as a bull thanks to my OB/GYN cares, myself and this prenatal multivitamin."


"I wish I could give this a ZERO star. They warned me that I could have some abnormal bleeding.. but, nobody warned me that I'd be bleeding enough to support the Red Cross. My blood count is low - which it never has been before. Not to mention the acne, the attitude, the sore breasts, and the emotional instability to go along with it. The REAL reason this works as a birth control is because nobody on this medication is doing anything even remotely related to sex (oh yeah, I forgot to mention - no sex drive). Even if you had a sex drive, it's a bloody war zone!! Nope! Hopefully someone, anyone really, will read this and think "nope, I'll go a different route", and I will have saved someone some MAJOR heartache and struggles."


"The only disappointing thing about this drug is that is starts chewing your body up if you take it for more than a couple of weeks. If it wasn't for the risks that long-term prednisone treatment causes, I'd take it every day. No asthma, no allergies, no inflamed skin or excessive mucous production, and my ears can finally drain like they're supposed to. Prednisone is pretty cheap, too, and the only side effect it gives me are a bad case of the munchies."


"I've been on Sprintec for a few months now, and for the most part I find it to be a pretty decent birth control pill after having tried a few other brands previously. My biggest issue with Sprintec is that is has caused my skin to become more irritated and I have started to have issues with break-outs, which is something I have NEVER had an issue with before and I always had clear skin in the past. This is frustrating, but something that I can manage as the break-outs aren't too awful at this time. I thankfully haven't noticed any kind of significant weight gain or mood change...although at times I may tend to be slightly more overly-emotional, but it isn't severe like it was in the case of some other medications."


"I have to say this pill has been a miracle for me. I was scared reading some other reviews of what people said but take everything with a grain of salt because everyone's body is different. There will be a right pill out there for you! I wanted birth control to regulate things and clear my hormonal acne. I got prescribed Sprintec and got the Mononessa. After one month things are great. My acne is cleared just left over marks healing. My moods have improved. I feel happier and less anxious. Sometimes a little hungry and sore/bigger breasts but my breasts were small so that's a plus for me. Light flow and little cramping first day. Never felt sick and no headaches at all and no weight gain."


"I took Alesse for 1 month and 1 week. After the first week I broke out with the worst cystic acne I have ever had in my life. I tried to stick it out to the three month mark to see if it would clear up, but it was so horrible I decided to stop 1 week into my second pack. I'm giving it 5 stars because I didn't experience any other side effects whatsoever, which I have gotten on other pills."


"I received my 1st Euflexxa injection today in my right knee. I'm only 30 but have had knee problems since I was 9. I'm now bone on bone in that knee, and my left isn't far behind. I can't have my Fulkerson until the last shot  6 weeks, so it's either do the shots or live with my pain. I must say, this 1st shot has left me in a world of hurt. The shot itself was pain-free (having used ethyl chloride numbing spray) and I walked out perfectly fine. Here it is, 8 hours later and my knee hurts worse than it has in a while. I hope after I hit that 2 day mark it will get better. Only time will tell though. I just wish they'd tell you the '48 hour pain' could be this severe."


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"I started Loestrin and within two months I experienced close to a 10 pound weight gain. I also became extremely emotional and tired. My libido was nonexistent. Just switched to Beyaz"


"I was given a 15 minute infusion of Zolendronic Acid for post Menapausel Osteoporosis which I had had since 1984, I was diognosed with Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis and was taking large doses of Prednisilone and Imuran.  I started to have stress fractures in ribs and the Vertebrea and lost 5 inches in height. I was given all the Bisophosphates and had many episodes of reflux and had dreadful backpain,
I was asked by a  British consultant to try Zolendronic Acid which I have found wonderful"


"I started taking this and am now three days in. I was first given a course of amoxicillin. It didn't clear my chest or my sinuses.i then phoned 111(uk) and their out of hours doctor prescribed me with doxycycline. Immediately the tension in my head was alleviated and the pain in my sinuses are gone. Stupidly this morning I took my tablet on time and went back to sleep please don't do this. I ish I saw these testimonies but I have now and won't make the same mistake. Other than that the medicine is good and I believe I should have been prescribed this first and not any other wishy washy antibiotics."


"My BV started after unprotected sex with a new man, (more fool me!) My doc gave me 2g metronidazole as a single dose, which cleared up the BV but then it came back. Twice. I wasn't having any sex at all, never douched, no semen involved...plenty of journal articles suggest that BV can be caused by bacteria that are sexually transmitted, I think so too!!

My doc gave me the 7 day course 400g 2x a day, symptoms cleared up, got a yeast infection, that's cleared up, now everything has been better for a month, so hopefully it's all behind me now, it was horrible!

2g single dose didn't work & made me feel awful for 48hrs: headache, dizzy, tired, nauseous. 400g 2x day for 7 was ok, I took it with food, avoided alcohol & felt sluggish."


"in april/may of 2011 i my right foot kept falling asleep over a 3 day period & i had a tingling sensation creep across my groin after 3 days of my right foot falling asleep & the tingling sensation creeping across my waist i was numb from the waist down for 2 weeks since then my feet fell asleep & NEVER woke up i finally got on lyrica & and it has help some with the tingling sensations but it has me feeling oh so stoned thankfully i get my lyrica through the county health department and it doesnt cost me"


"I've been using Ziana since May every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and there are no results. It is now the end of July and my acne is worse. I read on the website,just today to apply it every night, nothing on there says every other night like my doctor said. I have been battling acne for 17 years and this is getting stressful. I have gone through every treatment you can think of and now I'm starting to give up. I've even looked this bad."


"I started with microgestin seven months ago to help with periods. They were heavy and incredibly uncomfortable and the microgestin just wasn't working for me, and I'd been on it for six months. Then I switched to amethia and things were weird for a little due to the hormonal changes, but after a month, everything leveled out. I haven't gained any weight, my skin is still relatively clear. The only thing I've noticed is that my breasts are very itchy. I then noticed that I was having frequent allergic reactions to *something*, so my doctor reccomended I stop taking this for two weeks. Turns out I was just allergic to my body wash, but the breast itching went away, but has since started up again. I've been back on amethia for two weeks now"


"When I took this, I think the infection went away for a while. I ate plain yogurt with it .  I think I was on 2 pills for a week.

The reason I am giving it 5/10 is because the taste was terrible. I don't try to taste pills, especially tablets. I try to down them as quickly as possible, but as soon as this anti biotic hit my tongue, it began dissolving and I was hit with a taste from hell! I had to stop myself from crying when I took it in 'public' in a car. The taste is really hard to get rid of, too! It is literally the worst thing I've ever tasted! Anything but this in pill form.

That was the only "side effect" apart from looking pregnant (bloating)."


"I have been on Prozac for approx 25 years. Whenever I try to get off of it I never feel as good as I do when I take it. I recommend this medicine to treat depression, anxiety, bulimia, obsessive compulsive disorder and stress."


"I was treated with this twice on it's own and a 3rd time with a 3rd drug added.  I have I have Hep C Subtype 1a.  None of the treatments helped me, but the side effects were devastating. I became anemic shortly after taking the treatment.  I was sick, exhausted and almost glad when the doctor told me that  that it wasn't working and they were taking me off it. I'm now on Harvoni.  But my girlfriend had Hep C Type 2, it worked for her, but she suffered bad side effects during the treatment"


"My doctor does not like this medicine, although she had no problem until she had a patient with a bad experience, etc.  I know that Klonopin has done many things for me, including helping the anxiety and panic attacks.  It also soothes a lot of the side effects of my other seizure and neuropathy medications, while it does not mask the effects totally.  This is good because you always want to be aware of side effects other medications have on you.  I had the perfect balance of medications and was doing very good.  I have read some of the ratings and I agree.  It helped when nothing else could.  The withdrawal symptoms are not good, but, they go away.  The problems is that all the bad things about my disease are coming back since I stopped this."


"I haven't been using this very long, but I am already amazed at the results. I started on 3/25/2016. I do an injection first thing in the morning rotating my upper arms and thighs. I'm still at 0.6 of course. Today is 3/28/2016 and I've lost 6 pounds already. The side effects are mild head aches and severe fatigue. It's hard to wake up and hard to stay awake during the day. This could also be because I completely cut out my caffeine intake from 5-6 daily to 0. I have no nausea or vomiting. I have NO appetite. I forced myself to eat a sandwich and drink a protien shake this morning. I only ate once yesterday too. I make sure to drink plenty of fluids. Also I haven't had constipation like some have had. I love it so far!"


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"I am a very nervous person I don't like to put drugs in my body, so I was not sure I wanted to take surprep.  I read all the reviews looked at the side effects and was very nervous and was not sure if I was going to do it.  Well I sucked it up and it wasn't so bad.  Here is what I did I chilled the medicine in the fridge added cold water and mixed it up, I chugged half of it, then sucked on a lemon slice, chugged the other half and sucked on another lemon slice and I was done ( I did this for both doses).  The stuff worked in about 30 minutes and was on the toilet for about 1 hr.  One thing I did do was limited my food intake 3 days before and a liquid diet 1 day before.  The surprep taste isn't as bad as people say, just chug it."


"I chose to get the Mirena to help with the symptoms of my period and naturally having 5-7 years of birth control was also attractive. I found the pain of insertion was not unlike some of the cramping I usually experience during my period, except it was one big one versus twenty minutes of painful contractions. Following the procedure, I had very mild cramping. I have had some mild spotting, but nothing a panty liner can't handle. I am now on my period and my flow has already seemed to have lightened and my cramping is less severe. I am not currently sexually active, so I can't say much about effectiveness as birth control, but stats say over 99% effective, and condoms can only get it closer to 100%. Very pleased so far."


"My doctor prescribred me TA for my heavy periods.I am taking it for a 3 months now and I must say that my life is much easier. My period last for 7 days but I am taking TA for only 4 days as I figured out that taking them only 4 days is enough as those days are the worst anyway. My dosage is 2 tablets 3 times a day(500mg each tablet).
Only difference I noticed is that my period each month is slightly late, for example this month was late 9 days and previous two months was late for 5 days .I am married and I have never been pregnant. I don't know if TA has any impact on your fertility but I can say that it might make it a little bit difficult to trace ovulation days because you cannot be sure how long your period will be late."


"I had swollen tonsils but no clear diagnosis (I think it was tonsilitis). This medicine brought down my swelling by day 6, which was nice. I am in my early 20s and had side effects. My chest hurt bad, I was extremely tired, on day 9 out of 10 I had very bad lower stomach pains. This medicine also made me very anxious and gassy. I wouldn't reccomend it simply because of the side effects."


"My doctor prescribed Klonopin for anxiety and it has worked...like a warm comforting blanket wrapping around you. This is only my second day on the this new medicine but it has lessened my desire for the opiates I was on, or at least made it a lot more comfortable and I can function without feeling so many of the discomforts of withdrawal coming off Vicodin. My doctor prescribed 1mg 3 X a day. I'm taking as directed and with prayer and faith, I'll not only get through this but the more important issue is going to Duke University Medical Center because my husband is at risk for a massive stroke unless they perform a surgical procedure that only a few doctors in the world can perform..two are at Duke. "


"Female 31 been taking Bystolic 2.5 mg for a year. It works great with your blood pressure along with heart rate. No major side effects on me. I say give it a try."


"Extremely effective. I have had horrible allergies for years, and this was the only thing that worked for me. Make sure you take it an hour or so before you go to bed though, the drowsiness side effect is huge if you don't. After my allergies were under control, I was able to switch to half a pill and that helped with the morning grogginess a lot. But it gave me my health back, so I'm grateful!"


"In June 1999 I had a triple bypass.  My cardiologist, knowing of sleep problems with bypass patients, prescribed 100mg Trazodone at bedtime. I went to sleep within 5 minutes of lying down. After 5 or 6 years we doubled the dose. There have been a few nights when I forgot to take it and lie in bed tossing/turning until I realized what had happened. I get up and take it and am asleep within 15 or 20 min. I can't imagine life without Trazodone."


"I have been on Bystolic for about 10 months now.  I have been on 15 different blood pressure medicines because I am allergic to everything under the sun.  I can tolerate this medicine and it is great at keeping my blood pressure down to 123/80 but it slows my heart rate way down and my body does not tolerate that well.  After taking it for a while and now exercising by walking every other day I have had to decrease the amount of it I take because my blood pressure went down to 93/50.  It also gives me awful headaches and causes balance problems for me.  I guess I have to tolerate the side effects because I have had so much trouble taking other medicines.  "


"I'm a 40 yr old male and started taking Phentermine 4 days ago. I weighed 234 day before I started taking pill and exercising.  Now, I weigh 226. I take one pill at 6am and 4pm. I've exercised three times by walking on a treadmill for 30 minutes. I have been restless at night, super dry mouth but more motivated than ever before. I love food and beer... hate exercise.  Now, food doesn't even look good, I only have desire for water and I can't wait to get up early and get on the treadmill. This sounds crazy but it's absolutely true!  41 to go."


"It has given me back my life. I am going to school, am happy and doing things I never thought possible."


"I had twins on April 8th. On the 11th of June I took my children to the doctor my 9 year old and the girls. The girls were receiving their 2mth old shot. All three kids left the doctors with a clean bill of health. Well that night my Autumn Rose passed away. I can't even describe the pain me and my husband and family are going through. Today is my 4th day taken 150 mg of this medication. I have noticed that I am becoming very angry for no reason at all. Last night was terrible I was freaking out throwing crap @ the house all because my husband and son woke the baby and she wouldn't go back to sleep. I don't know what to do it has only been 4 days and at times I feel so much better. I'm not walking and crying but I'm scared that the rage will not subside."


"I got skyla thinking it would be the best birth control not so much. The insertion was painful and went home with slight cramps. Spotting only lasted for 6 weeks but within the last 4 months I have gained 15 pounds which is very bad. But not having to worry about taking a pill is good. But before you make the decision on this birth control use some other options first because this should be the last option. Will be getting this removed very  soon not liking my weight gain."


"It works great for anxiety.  The 2 major downfalls I've noticed, is 1) I built up a tolerance FAST, so I need a stronger dosage quite often, and 2) it sometimes takes up to 2 hrs to kick in!  but its a good pill I can take to get me through stressful classes. "


"Did nothing to help my depression. Made me feel suicidal and zombie like"


"This topical ointment is amazing.  It produced outstanding results for me within a few days and after about 2 weeks I had several spots that were completely clear.  I have had psoriasis for over 20 years and this is the first drug that actually produced any clearing at all.  My lower legs and torso areas are completely clear and the more difficult areas to control, the outer thighs, buttocks areas, are now about 80% clear.  The more difficult areas have never responded to any drugs.  I have tried several through the years and had given up on drugs and relied on tanning lights or sunshine for my treatment.  But with this one I hit the jackpot."


"I've been taking Effexor XR for about two months now. I was in the hospital after a suicide attempt when the psychiatrist there put me on it. At first I had the worst side effects. I was super tired, couldn't concentrate on anything, and got dizzy all the time. After about two weeks those went away. I have moderate anxiety and it's helped a lot with that. I still get nervous a lot but I haven't had an anxiety attack since I started taking Effexor. For my depression though it hasn't helped at all. I still find it hard to get out of bed, can't sleep at nights. Also, I missed a dose once and it was not good at all. I was miserable. I was tired, had the worst headache, and I was about ready to jump in front of a train."


"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."


"This medicine gave me the relief of symptoms of pain, urgency and frequency I needed quickly but I felt bad otherwise with overall fatigue and joint pain everywhere.  Seven Days of that was worth it to me to rid me of that infection.  But I worry if those side effects could worsen if I use it again in the future."


"I am taking this pill from last 2 months, and this is really helpful in getting a sound sleep. Only side effect I have noticed so far is haziness in morning hours, and at some odd hours of day."


"As mentioned in other reviews Deplin is designed to augment other medications to increase their efficacy. All Deplin is is L-methylfolate packaged as a Prescription medication by Drug manufacturers to make money on a supplement that is readily available for much less cost. If you are paying more than $30/month check out other brands It sells L-Methylfolate 15 mg 30 capsules for $30. They also have 7.5 mg capsules. Methylpro is not a generic Deplin. Methylpro is L-methylfolate. Deplin is L-Methylfolate. No difference. Naturopaths and savvy Doctors (not the medication only white coats) have been using L-methylfolate years and years before it was packaged as an expensive prescription "drug". Do your homework, save money and stick it to the man"


"I'm 16 and have taken this pill for seven months. Pros: increase sex drive, little acne, not pregnant cons: slightly moody, period twice a month, bad cramping"


"I had a decreasing interest in sex, difficulty getting an erection, was gaining weight. All the Dr wanted to do was give me a prescription for Viagra and I did some research on my own. Found the symptoms were those of low testosterone and I scheduled a doctors appointment and asked for a blood test.

Result were low...202 and I started Testim. The stuff is better than Viagra....increased sex drive, lost 50 lbs, feel and look 20 years younger.

In my opinion every man should have their testosterone checked after age 40. I know that my wife appreciates my new attitude and performance."


"Presented with sever pain in my left rib cage. This pain started after I bent over to pick up something out of the ocean. Felt a pop which caused sever pain under my left rib cage. Breathing, moving, walking, getting up and down all caused sever pain that made me cry out. On the forth day I finally went to see if a th was broken. The Doctor ordered X-rays and gave me a shot of Toradol in the hip.  Also gave me a script for Percoset which I have not taken yet. Within an hour I had some relief from the pain and was able to breath with only moderate pain. It is now 8 hours later and I still have only a little pain.  So thankful for this medication."


"I'm on day 11 of taking Zoloft 25mg. Thus far, I hate this drug. Put on it for anxiety and panic attacks. Doc wouldn't prescribe Xanax as I have an addictive personality so wanted to avoid benzos altogether. I've experienced all the side effects of this drug within the first three days. Headaches, dizziness, diarrhea and anxiety seems worse than before I was put on this. I keep reading that it takes four to six weeks for the drug to take effect and that it gets worse before it gets better. Is this true? I'm supposed to try to stay on it a full month and go from there. I'm 41 and female. And thus far, hate this drug."


"I've been on this medicine for 2 years now and have not had any negative side effects. For those of you reading this you shouldn't let somebody else's review determine what her or not you take this medicine, that should be decided after a long talk between you and your doctor. Every body's body is different so these reviews can not give a completely accurate description of what's going to happen to your body. I'm my experience I had irregular bleeding for about 4 months but that is the time it took my body to adjust to the medication. If you have irregular or constant bleeding for more than six months, which is two cycles of the medication then you may want to talk to your doctor because the medication might not be the right one for you."


"I have Bipolar Disorder II, diagnosed 4 years ago. I've taken a wide variety of medicines during that time. In my experience, many medications are good for ending a manic episode, but nothing has ever helped me with the ensuing, longer-lasting depressions.  3 months ago my psych suggested Latuda, and I agreed with zero expectations of success.  The result has been miraculous.  Within a week of starting, all negative feelings were gone.  I experience nausea when I take it, but that is a small price to pay for such a major shift in my well-being.  My appetite remains normal, and I've lost 5 pounds since starting Latuda because I have motivation to exercise again.  Highly recommended to anyone who is BP II and wants to break out of depression."


"I have been on amitrip for a few years now. At first, perhaps for 2 years, my migraines were less and I slept well. Now I'm not sleeping well at all and often take a sleeping pill at 2 to 3 am. I'm on 20mg but cut down to 15mg before Christmas. I was ok for a month then had 3 migraines in 3 weeks. So now I'm back on 20mg but going to start on a course of 400mg ribiflavin hoping that will help the migraines and I can finally give up the amitrip.
Don't pay for medication. I'm 70 this year."


"I'm 19 and have been on this pill for two months now, and I do not like it at all. It has been very effective in regulating my period, and making it much more bearable, but the side effects make it not worth it at all. My skin has been out of control with painful bumps since I've started it, I've actually LOST weight from being nauseous all the time, and my mood swings have been absolutely awful. I break down over every little thing, and often for no reason at all. I am changing as soon as I can find a better, still affordable alternative."


"I have been taking dramamine for years (since I was a child) to prevent my terrible motion sickness. It works incredibly well at keeping me from getting nauseated. My only problem with it is that it makes me so drowsy! If it is a shortish flight or bus ride, I still get nauseous but don't always want to take a dramamine because I'll be so drowsy once arriving at my destination. A 4+ hour flight/bus/boat though, and dramamine is for sure the way to go, particularly if it is overnight travel and you will be wanting to sleep anyway."


"Everybody reacts differently to medications, especially those used to treat psychiatric disorders. Unfortunately for me, Trintellix caused major side effects, including a ridiculous amount of unfocusable energy that channeled itself into restless leg syndrome and extremely bad anxiety. Due to the energy and RLS, sleeping was very hard to do, and when I was able to get to sleep, I had the most unsettlingly terrifying dreams. For me, Trintellix was not a fun stop on my journey to find the correct medication(s) for me."


"I was prescribed Xanax by my psychiatrist because of severe anxiety.  I was started on 1 mg to be taken at night. It has been the best medication prescribed for my condition as it also helped slow down the suicidal thoughts which were on a daily basis.  I am still taking Xanax under GP supervision, as it helps relieve the level of anxiety tremendously.  It is the best medication ever made for people who are born prone to anxiety throughout their childhood/adolescence and extreme shyness, yes shyness.  I also take it in conjunction with antidepressant, Aropax, which helped with my depression but also with my unfortunate disability of extreme shyness which was a constant problem for me as an adult basically all my life."


"This does not work for me.  Must be a placebo.  Did not alleviate symptoms at all."


"I had fibroids & ovarian cysts and the doctor said the only way to prevent painful periods was to go on the pill I was horrified. I had been on the pill for 10 yrs previously and 3 years clean. In those 3 years I finally felt free.

Junel seemed okay at first, no side effects. But now I am on my 10th month and slowly figuring out that maybe this has to do with my 10lb weight gain since I started taking it.

I cry easily and am way sensitive. Not sure if its the pill or weight gain but I have absolutely no sex drive. "


"I've been taking Concerta XL for around 2 months after finally being diagnosed as and adult. I started on 18mg, and within half an hour, I felt able to concentrate and focus on tasks for the 1st time. A couple of days later, I had crippling headaches but everything settled down after that. My resting heart rate has sped up by 10bpm whilst the medication is in effect. I'm currently on 54mg and the therapeutic effects are great, but I feel dehydrated no matter how much water I drink, and I have developed sinus problems. It's worth it though."


"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 on Cymbalta for two years.  I had no side effects and it worked really well for my anxiety.  I had no sexual side effects which was great.  I decided to go off of it thinking that I didn't need it anymore.  I thought that I tapered it by taking 20mg for a month.  Once I started taking 20mg every other day it was like experiencing the withdrawal symptoms over again each time.  I finally just stopped taking it and had awful withdrawal symptoms.- more monitoring would have helped."


"Helped with nausea and vomiting I'm 7 weeks pregnant but made me very anxious almost to the point of not being able to function!!"


"Hooked on heroin for 5 years. Never thought I'd get off of it.  Now, I'm a mother and a teacher because of suboxone. It saved my life."


"Had Mirena Coil fitted on Sept 10th as my cycle was very unpredictable ranging from 16 days to over 2 months and heavy bleeding when it did arrive. Insertion was painful and almost took my breath away, had stomach and back cramps for first 5 days . Now on day 37 and have bleed or spotted for 29 of these days, having it removed on tuesday......... roll on menopause !!!!!"


"My first colonoscopy was yesterday.  I am glad I found this site beforehand as I used several suggestions.  I. Chilled the solution, mixed it with room temp 7Up, divided it into 3 cups, drank with a large straw and sucked on a lemon slice between each drink.  It did work very fast.  Went through the same procedure next morning.  I had no issues with chills, nausea headache or cramps.  The hardest part was drinking the additional water after the first round of the solution."


"I am 61 years old I started smoking when I was12 I was up to3 packs a day chantix saved my life I have been quit now for almost 4 years chantix did it for me have even went through death of our son recently and did not go back to smoking .Thank you chantix - you save my life!!!!!!"


"I don't have trouble falling asleep, but if I happen to wake up between the hours of 2:00 am and 4:00 am, for some reason I have a hard time falling back asleep. I give myself about 10 minutes, and if I am still awake I take one capsule. Seems like it works within 15 minutes and there is ZERO morning grogginess. It is a short acting medication so it really isn't designed to be taken right when you go to bed. Sometimes I will take a Sonata and then check my email while waiting for it to work----big mistake, as I write some very loopy, misspelled things which I have only the vaguest memory of doing. "


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"Because I'm currently being treated for depression, anxiety, compulsive habits, and insomnia, my doctor didn't want to add ADHD medicine to the mix. I've had horrible anxiety along with my ADHD my whole life. Not to mention my insomnia, so it was very hard to tell whether the Vivarin worked for me. I would take it occasionally, and when I took it, it just made me even more anxious and jumpy. It could be the way the medication is realesed. But I must say, one cup of coffee or one monster, bam, I instantly have an elevated mood along with increased attention and concentration. I do get shaky but very minor. For anyone out there who is concerned about their ADHD, I definitely recommend experimenting with caffeine, it is very helpful."


"My doctor started me off with 10mg then two weeks after I went up to 20mg. I feel great and my depression is gone. However, ive been on it for a month and a half and find that I can't sleep. Before celexa I was sleeping too much and now I cant sleep unless I recreationally take xanax. Now my anxiety is high because I can't sleep and when I do sleep it's because of xanax which makes me sleep for 12 hours and then I wake up late and I'm unmotivated to do anything. Should I see my doctor for this? I love xanax cause it makes me feel better for my anxiety a night but I'm scared I'll start abusing it especially since I don't have a prescription."


"I'm a 46 year old female.  Over the past five years or so, I developed acne around my mouth an chin.  My old derm said it was hormonal, and for years I used Finacea (and tretinoin for wrinkles).  It just got worse and worse.  I switched dermatologists.  The new derm prescribed Azcone.  Within about two weeks I saw HUGE improvement.  Its been 5 weeks now, and the acne is completely gone.  This is a miracle!  I can even eat chocolate now without breaking out, which ALWAYS caused breakouts before.  And I have had zero side effects."


"I have been taking Junel over 2 years now to help regulate my PMS and periods.  I only do a seasonal period 4 times a year. It has really helped with me cramps and mood swings. I did gain some weight though...
My doctors are taking me off of it now. They want to see if the Junel is causing my high blood pressure or not. If it isn't the culprit I will be going right back on that pill. It worked for me."


"Anyone else have trouble keeping their hand out of the refrigerator?After several months of taking this stuff the hunger pangs are getting worse, not less."


"Today is day 14 on Zoloft. It's been a rough 2 weeks with the only side effects being heightened anxiety & panic. Now I'm past the first two weeks I should start to feel some improvement right?? I'm currently relying on lorazepam to function."


"Absolutely horrid. Had this for over 2 years and could not take it anymore. Hair loss, weight gain, acne, depression, mood swings, dry skin, bloating, no sex drive.. The list goes on. After going on Skyla I got horrible stretch marks all over my butt, thighs, boobs, and hips. I am 20 years old, 5'10 and weigh 136 pounds WTF!! I want to cry just thinking about birth control. I will never take birth control again. Look into charting and temperature reading. Been off skyla for a little over a month now and I already feel better, have lost some weight/bloating, hair stopped falling out. Maybe it works for some women, but it's not even worth the risk in my opinion."


"I've been on this pill for a WEEK and I've had to stop taking it. I had to swap from Noriday to this as I was having irregular bleeding and very bad cramps. First day no side effects as expected. But from the second day onwards my period disappeared, I started to experience horrendous dizziness to the point I would class it as vertigo, and at one point I was sure I was having a heart attack because I had a very dull ache in my chest and my blood pressure was 172/151! Not to mention my moods are all over the place!"


"My doctor prescribed trazodone for sleeplessness and anxiety. I did sleep, however over time, I had daytime hallucinations, bad dreams, loss of memory, trouble talking, loss of focus, anxiety, swelling on the back of my head, ringing in my ears, and insomnia. After six months, I weaned myself off of the medication and felt horrible. It took me 3 weeks to get back to normal. I slept only 2, to 3 hrs per day over a week and then 4 hrs, then 7. This medication was bad for me, over time. I taught myself to sleep without medication."


"I am laying in bed, vag on fire, can't sleep because of this horrendous medicine. I am on day 3 and I will not finish the full regimen. It is absolutely shameful that the company is marketing and selling his product as is. Clearly there's been a change in the formula-- something's not right."


"I am 19 years old. I suffer from chronic hypertension. Mirena was my only resort after the birth of my son. I must say when I got it I never felt a thing. I didn't know it was in. Since then I been having mild cramps and breakthrough spotting but I wouldn't trade it for none. I would recommend it to anyone."


"I've been on camrese for about a year now and it's the best birth control I've had yet. All the others I bled for months and had super crazy mood swings. The only thing that really sucks about it is that I have NO sex drive. But the fact that I only have a period every 3 months makes up for it. Every so often i'll get some really light bleeding but its not even enough to validate wearing a tampon for."


"Immedietly stopped my mood swings, one of the only mood stabilizers that helps me!"


"I was on Keppra (500 mg/day) since Jan 2010, due to grand mal seizures from a brain tumor. No more seizures until Jan 2013, then another one. They added Vimpat (50 mg, 3/x day) & upped the Keppra (to 750 mg/day). I know the side effects are due to Vimpat- I never had them before, even on higher doses of Keppra. Extremely itchy skin- itching at my face and scalp constantly. Severe dizziness the 1st month, but that went away as I've adjusted. My vision suddenly got bad; like blurred/double vision. My vision was always 20/20 before this. Constipation which I've never had, but that's okay. Overall irritation and snappy moods. Overall okay."


"So I have had my implant for a little less than a year. I love it but hate it at the same time. I haven't had a period the entire time I've been on it which almost out weights the other symptoms I face. My doctor told me nothing could completely fix the horrible periods and cramping I was going through. But then I decided to give this a shot and it has worked miracles. I have never had acne and I did not develop acne so that was great. The one thing that is the only reason I would get it out would be the amount of weight I've gained. I've gained about 40 pounds. And I haven't changed my diet, if only it's gotten better. It's been hard especially already having self esteem issues. Other than that I highly recommend it!"


"Seroquel is amazing for me, gave me good nights sleep, calms me down. I take 800 mg along with Tegretol 800 mg."


"I sweat mostly everywhere. Pits aren't the only place. It's my face,  chest, back of my thighs, groin area, hands, feet... you get it. I've been like this since puberty n it got a lot worse (of course) after I started working out regularly. I use Drysol mostly on my armpits maybe twice a week n I don't sweat at all. I apply it very lightly n only directly where I actually perspire from (the center of my pit) n then rub it around a little by doing a circular funky chicken-like movement. For everywhere else I only use it maybe once a month, it's effective for a couple of days. For my face (forehead, nose, n very lightly above my upper lip), I use a cotton ball as the applicator dispenses too much at a time. The itchiness is killer tho!!!!!"


"This medication works amazingly for ear infections. I have had more ear infections than I can count in my life both as a child and an adult. I have had ruptured ear drums, double ear infections, tubes, and surgery to repair my ear drums. This medication has always relieved symptoms. For mild to moderate infections it starts relieving pain in 12-48 hours (but finish the whole prescription or it will return) and for severe or ruptured ear drums it can take up to 5 days but hey it does the trick. Just take ibuprofen around the clock too as it will speed up the process due to anti-inflammatory properties. I get nausea with this medicine but only when I haven't eaten or am very overtired & always get yeast infection. Dr. can prescribe medicine in advance for this."


"I have been taking 6 grains of Armour Thyroid for almost two years.  I had thyroid cancer about six years ago.  So nice to be on natural medication THAT WORKS!  I feel so much better since switching to Armour.  I hope more doctor's will understand that this is a viable, wonderful option for their patients."


"Had Skyla inserted a year ago when I was 18 and remember the pain being awful . Bled for about 5 weeks after and still get a 5-7 day period every month with terrible cramps for a week before my period comes . In the past 6-7 months I've bled and had bad cramps after having sex . Don't recommend this as it seems there's many complications ."


"I had a Mirena inserted two days ago, and it was the worst pain I've ever experienced in my life. I'm 23, with no children and never cramp, which probably had a lot to do with the pain. The insertion itself hurt a lot, but the cramping that came afterwards was absolutely excruciating. My pulse dropped so low they had to put me on an I.V. My doctor said I was the worst reaction she's had to a Mirena, and she's been inserting them for years. I was given a shot of gravol, a vimovo and a tramadol. Once I was able to leave, I went home and napped for a few hours, and then I felt fine. Two days later I have slight cramping (I've been taking vimovo) and very light bleeding. Hoping it was worth the pain..."


"Taken it for a long time. It is the only thing that works for me."


"Amazing. Using less and getting more than I thought. I was prescribed 5mg 'daily' tablets with the advice I could break them in half as 2.5mg daily has also been effective. At $144 for 30 pills this would offset the cost but I am finding an even better sequence as others have indicated.  I found a 5mg pill at noon, Monday works EASILY into the evening of Wednesday. And another from Wednesday evening to Friday... maybe longer.  The stuffy nose ends after a couple hours so noon is great time to be over the side effects.  Good balance between a daily low dose and a high dose intended to be ready asap.  Only problem is now that I can at any time. I think I want to all the time!"


"I don't understand people staying on this medicine for years. 2 weeks should be enough, It gets you through the withdrawals without causing another addiction. If your really ready to stop using an 1/8 of the strip or pill will be enough, 3 of those should get you off the hard stuff. If your not at a high dose in your addiction, if you swallow your medicine and don't use needles, you can use less, it will make you sick if you are not careful. This is a great way to end your addiction, but be wise, don't start another one."


"Use this for severe back pain. So far this seems to help, but have to take 2-3 to feel a difference. The 750mg alone isn't enough."


"When I started Trintellix 2 years ago, within a couple days, my mood and energy improved and the physical side effects were tolerable.  As time went on my energy level went down and I started gaining weight (15 lbs )   My muscles were always aching and I couldn't feel joy or sadness.  I was numb.  Don't ask me why I stayed on it for 2 years.  My cognition was so sharp though.  Maybe that's why.  Trintellix made me a bit paranoid and socially uncomfortable ..  Anyways to make a long story short, I switched to Pristiq 50mg and I'm doing better socially and I'm sleeping through the night.  On Trintellix , I was up at 3 or 4 every morning.  I think I would try Trintellix again if I ever went into a severe depression again.  Take care"


"Mirena has been a brilliant alternative to taking the pill for me. I had it inserted 4 months ago and have experienced no side effects or problems since. I love the fact that you don't even need to think about it. I am a 26 year old with no previous children, I say this as it is often recommended for people who have already had kids. I am married and I plan to stay on it for about three years.

The insertion process was a lot like having a Pap smear. It did not take very long however it was very painful (9/10) for about a minute. Afterwards I experienced a lot of cramping and discomfort for the rest of the day. I feel like although it was an unpleasant experience in the long term it is totally worth it. I never had major problems with the pill either however I did experience mood swings and a low libido. I also didn't like the fact that I had to remember to take it daily and I would often fail to take it at a consistent time.

Since being on Mirena I have rarely gotten my period, (it has been nice not to think about tampons!) I did occasionally have some very light spotting in the first two months. I have been meaning to write this review for a while as I have been very pleased with my experience. I highly recommend it to others my age, it is a sensible, convenient option and I have been a much happier person ever since."


"5 weeks on Prozac. Have lost ten pounds (and needed to do so).  Appetite remains but I finally know when I'm full.  Cannot drink more than an occasional glass of wine, do not feel like drinking any longer. Energy up, anxiety down.  I have agitation that I didn't have before, however sleeping 9 hours per night, but I always did that anyway. But sleeping more soundly.  Sex drive is down (am female).  Strange, detailed dreams.  Feeling benevolent, but oddly detached and very happy.  Still laugh a lot, but not interested in being creative very much."


"I have had 3 major low back and neck surgeries within the past several years.  I have excruciating hip and low back pain and can never get to sleep. I wake up several times a night putting ice packs on my low back and hips. I went to see a pain doctor today, and he has put me on Neurontin, gradually increasing it to 300mg 3X a day.  I have to say that it hasn't done a whole lot for me.  I woke up at 3am this morning hurting.  I am feeling highly agitated, so not sure if its the medication or just me being in pain.  I am manic depressive and take Seroquel, have for years.  I am just not getting pain relief.  Does it take time with Neurotin to work?"


"I have been suffering from anxiety for 3 years now, was on citalopram for 2 years and slowly came off them up until a couple of weeks ago where my anxiety came back with a vengeance, my doctor recommended Escitilopram and apart from the first week of the drug getting into my system and causing a sicky feeling and a empty head, once I past that feeling after a week or so my anxiety had disappeared and is now non existant, now I can move on with my life"


"I am only on my 3rd day of contrave, but since I was already taking half of the med, I was able to start at week 2. First evening, right away I noticed no desire to eat, no preference for food. I've been eating only because my stomach growls, and I am eating very little. I only had upset stomach.
My situation is special circumstance. I am not overweight. I cannot exercise due to chronic pain condition. And that is why I have to stop. As noted, the naltrexone's primary use is to block opioid receptors to help people with addiction. It's blocking my pain meds, so I'm in excruciating pain. Contrave seems to work, but kind of scary, if something happens and you need pain meds at a hospital, contrave blocks a lot of the pain med relief, for me."


"If I could give this cream a negative rating...I WOULD!! About 2 mins after application my itching and burning got WORST! Never again!

I have 2 words for you ladies...PLAIN YOGURT! Make sure it has lactobacillus acidophilus. OMG...WORKS WONDERS and it's inexpensive. I used a needless syringe ( of course) as he applicator."


"Great."


"trintellix is awesome. Prior to trintellix, I was feeling empty, disconneted from my body and not wanting to do things. With trintellix, I am more motivated, happy, and outgoing. It has also improved my cognition incredibly, like as if i am on a stimulant. AWESOME DRUG!!!!!"


"Has worked very well for months but with recent recurrence of spasms. Never totally alleviated small amounts of leakage but made a huge difference. Possible breakthrough spasms are from caffeine intake (which is maybe 1 cup per day.)"


"I was so hopeful for this to work but I had an allergic reaction after 18 days, face tingling, agitation, chills, fever. Had to discontinue and now feel terrible withdrawals fever, chills after stopping. I hope others have phenomenal success though. I'm just sensitive to medicines."


"Hey everyone! I posted on 03/24 and thought I would give an update. Since 03/12 to today 04/09 I am down 17 pounds!! I do not exercise any. I no longer have dry mouth like I used to either which is great. I'll update again in about a month when I go back to the dr. Side effects at this time is 0."


"I use naltrexone 50mg/ day for amphetamine dependence. I am 120 days abstinent of amphetamines after taking Naltrexone. I am noticeably less impulsive, and no longer feel dominated by an out of control libido. Naltrexone has offered me new breath and a chance to be and feel like myself as though I had never taken amphetamines. I have abused amphetamines for many years and I can confidently say that Naltrexone continues to show great promise."


"My first pack was a nightmare. Horrible nausea, zero sex drive & I felt so bloated all the time. After my first pack, things went smoother. I've gained about 15 lbs in the 8 months I've been on it but that may not be the pill's fault. The worst part is how this pill has changed the way my secretions smell I tried everything to change this thinking it was my diet. I'm now off the pill and everything has gone right back to normal. I will probably stay off now for this reason."


"Great medicine. I used Symbyax 3/25 before for depression and it helped a lot. I am taking it now for bipolar it has helped a lot really. The bad thing is the excess appetite, weight gains. But I don't care about the weight as long as it helps me out."


Acetaminophen / caffeine / isometheptene mucate

"I have used Duradrin, Midrin and Isometh which was very effective on most occasions in past for migraines.

I was given samples of Prodrin and had to use it today.  I woke up with the headache full blown so I didn't take it, since in the past my experience has been take it when you feel it coming on, works good. I was getting desperate, so I tried the Prodrin. IT WORKED.
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"My colitis had been in remission for about 10 years without any drugs. 2 years ago it flared and we could not control it with Colazal as we had done last time. I was using prednisone with other meds that did not work. I was bleeding constantly and losing weight. Finally he prescribed azathioprine. It took several months to build up in my system but I am in full remission. I also take azacol HD with it.  My daily pill intake is 9. All my blood tests have been normal and we are now slowly reducing usage. As far as side effects go its difficult to identify them vs aging (57). I do have strange joint pain at times but I had multiple sport injuries when I was younger.  Cancer runs in my family so I want to get off this asap. I would use it again"


"Amitriptyline helped to get rid of depression, insomnia, anxiety/stress and tension headaches, at 75 mg dose. I've BPD and I also take Depakote and Fluanxol to stabilize my mood swings."


"I went on this medication as a last resort, I was at a point I couldn't leave my house, I cried all day and I had anxiety 24/7. I have just started taking the medication, the first day was terrible, cold sweats, brain zaps. I found I could not sleep. Now 3 days into the medication, I find I am much happier, perhaps I'm being optimistic but the constant torture of obsessive thoughts and not being able to let the little things go has gone down. I would recommend this if you are at a last resort.  The past 2 days have been days that remind me of how my life was like before the year and a half of constant agony."


"I had my first experience with this today. Took 20mg 2.5 hours before and 20mg 1/2 hr before. I weight about 130lbs. I have avoided all occasions where I had to speak in the past, it's inavoidable at this point in my career. I would wish for awful things to happen so I wouldn't have to speak....not healthy. Results: I can't believe how I handled it today-no anxiety. Zero signs. I felt on top of the world after. Tomorrow is the big one, please please let it go as well!"


"I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 6 years ago after a toxin exposure. I recently had some flare ups so bad the pins/needles were back in both arms and legs.  Finally they gave me Neurontin yesterday.  Other than really knocking me out it relieved 80-90% of my pain.  I did not take it this morning and am hoping by weekend to be on the 2x a day as doctor prescribed.  I had the first full nights sleep in over 3 years.  First time I could walk without pain in the morning.  Did anyone else get really tired when first taking this?"


"I was given Reglan pre surgery last month. My daughter was with me and warned me that she had a bad experience with the drug; made her anxious and weird feeling. The nurse said that the chances of me experiencing any symptoms were very low, so I went ahead and let her administer it to me. Bad decision! The side effects were  horrifying. I felt the need to leave the hospital and felt super anxious. Luckily they were able to rinse out with saline and the effects subsided. If my daughter wasn't with me to explain, I would have thought I was losing my mind! Never again!"


"I had taken many antidepressants and they never worked. I finally had such a severe depression I was debilitated and would cry for hours a day so I finally went to a Psychiatrist and was diagnosed with Bipolar II and prescribed lamotrigine (generic lamictal) and within a month the severe depression had lifted and it's been gone ever since, that was 10 years ago. Of course I still have lows being bipolar but it is no where near what I had experienced prior to lamictal. My depression and bipolar is manageable with lamictal alone except when I get hypo manic and even then it's manageable without additional meds. It saved my life and I will take it forever."


"I have noticed such a difference on this medication. I feel more calm about life in general. Social situations used to be extremely difficult for me and now I can be in a room full of people and not feel overwhelmed or anxious. Anyone who struggles with anxiety needs to give this a try. Social anxiety / GAD is a terrible thing to deal with but I feel betteR and now I wish I had this  medication sooner."


"This drug only "numbs" you. My anxiety is not better or worse. I have been taking it for maybe 2 years"


"Ladies, let me tell you my experience. So on May 25th I had unprotected sex while I was fertile according to my period tracker (I know dumb right) but he did pull out, but still I was sacred, so I rushed after to get the Plan B Pill at Walgreens and it ran me about $50 which is expensive but it worked. So I took the pill and I felt fine for a few hours then the fatigue started to kick in. I was so sacred like you guys are reading the Internet, crying just and emotional break down. I am only 20 years old and I do not want kids now. I had a lot of side effects which were fatigue, EXTREMELY bloating, nausea & loss of appetite. But finally my period came 4 days early and I couldn't be so happy. Just relax your period will come."


"Awful drug , mess you mind up.  Pain or sanity you choose"


"I have been taking clonazepam for ten years. I have Menieres and TN. This is a wonderful medication that has saved the quality of my life. Thanks for good doctors."


"Been on it for 2 years. I don't get acne, right before my period I might get a pimple or 2 but very minor. Helps decrease the intensity of my cramps. Regulated my abnormal period (I would go months without having one) I only bleed for 4-5 days. Period is lighter. I get emotional and very ill before my period but I did that before I was on BC. It works. Not pregnant and happy :D"


"Remeron helped my anxiety, but came with side effects. The worst was an uncontrollable appetite and subsequent weight-gain. But everyone is different."


"Worked for everything but my neck"


"Well after trying a few medications to help with my insomnia this one worked. About 15 min after taking it i got bad dry mouth. And this continues every time I take it. But it works. It works very well. The only bad thing is I wake up shaky and I have this awful rash on my face that goes from the middle of my forehead down the mid cheek area on both sides of my face. I have never had acne so I am assuming it is a side effect. I will find out tomorrow when i go see my doctor about it..I hope it is not though since this medication works."


"Hi I just start taking Valtrex and has been working great. Just contracted HSV2 in Dec. 2011 its now Feb. 2012.. Went to hospital day after I saw all the lesions and was on famciclovir (Famvir).. Didnt really seem to do my for the lesions. I only had one week's worth of Famvir and was off antivirals until 3 weeks ago and had 3 mini outbreaks since then with 1 lesions each. Got on Valtrex haven't even had itching or tingling since. Thanks Valtrex."


"I finally saw a neurologist after years of headaches.  I have taken Topamax and Neurontin as preventatives.  Zomig, Imitrix, Maxalt, and with stress seem to never go a week without a headache.  I was started on 25 mg Elavil with no relief, it was increased to 50 mg at bedtime and I have been nearly headache free for 3 weeks.  I did miss one dose and had a headache the next day but not the rebound headaches that I was experiencing.

The side effect that bothered me most was the dry mouth and I did experience fatigue.  I am a RN and work 12 hour shifts, there was no way I could work with a headache and would subsequently miss work.

My fingers are crossed and I am hoping this is my cure. Yay!"


"After the 5th pill side effects were horrendous.  Slight right side facial weekness, shaking, confused and nearly paralyzed from the right shoulder thru my neck. I asked the pharmacists if there was anything I should know before taking this drug, he told me no."


"My wifes eye trouble began over 5 yrs ago...after 2 specialists basically telling her nothing was wrong the 3rd one informed her of her anterior uveitis. Pupil crazy shaped, severe pain, severe pressure and very light sensitive. Ketorelac, Durezol, and another! Using for almost 5 yrs and iris has been stuck to lens entire time never releasing! Recently removed 2 and tried Combigan and Durezol together! On day 1 pain was the worst its been out of all this time..today (3rd day) she woke, I asked about her pain and her reply "the best its felt since this happened"! I checked it and for the 1st time in 5 yrs her pupil was actually round again and reacts to light...just left doc and the blockage (stuck iris) was 50% released!"


"I have suffered from migraines for over 15 years (I am 28), and I have tried EVERYTHING, from heavy drugs, to Advil, and nothing has worked for me. I actually fit into a small percentage of people whose migraines worsen when taken medications. Relpax has been the only thing that has given me relief. It is expensive, but on the same my neurologist gave me, there was a coupon to get my monthly prescription for only $10; (I got 6 pills for $10, instead of $50)."


"I had such a severe reaction to my hayfever I ended up in hospital. When I left I was given the Kenalog 40 injection and I had a summer like never before. I was able to go outside and enjoy myself."


"I was a big time researcher of Latuda before, so I thought I'd add my two cents. Latuda is the only antipsychotic that ever worked for me. I was so depressed that I was in pain and the other atypicals didn't do anything but make me feel like a weird zombie with other movement side effects. Latuda works. I have to be on 3 other meds, but this is the backbone of my treatment. Finally they developed what has been a true miracle antipsychotic for me. I cannot say anything less than it saved my life."


"PLEASE, NEVER TAKE THIS. I am a petite 22 year old ,130 lbs. I took 2 tablets which 3 is directed around 10pm before bed. I woke up at 4am dripping sweat, with the most EXCRUCIATING stomach pains I have ever endured in my life. I was sooo dizzy . I was in such pain running back and forth to the bathroom that I woke up my parents. I was screaming and BEGGING to go to the ER. Because it was worst pain than the stomach bug. I could barley even speak. This medication should be BANNED from all stores that sell it . PLZ TAKE MY ADVICE. I was at the point where I was about to call out of my 8am shift. But I curled up in the fetal position crying myself back to sleep."


"DO NOT TAKE THIS!!! Have been taking it for a year and now I find out I am PREGNANT! Took it everyday at the same time. DOES NOT WORK!"


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"I began the first prep at 6pm.  I mixed it with ice cold water and lemon Crystal Light.  Not too bad.  I finished the first prep within the allotted one hour.  The worst part was cramping, bloating and chills.  Everything that came out was solid waste.  I began the second prep at 2am.  This one took almost three hours to finish (drained).  But everything that came out was mostly water-based.  Also, no cramping, bloating or chills.  The colonoscopy was a total breeze.  My gastro called me a lovely patient.  The key I believe is to have as little undigested food in your GI tract as possible prior to the prep, which is where fasting for at least one day comes into play. (Worked for me)"


"Honestly I LOVE this birth control! I am very sensitive to birth control and this is the first one that has helped me. First off for anyone who doesn't have insurance GO TO THE WEBSITE! There is a discount card there that you can sign up for that works for 12 scripts. My monthly script is $30 now. First off my periods were AWFUL. I had cramps so bad. This has increased my breast size by a cup, cleared up my acne, haven't gained any weight (I am a very healthy eater although) my periods are light maybe lasting 3 days my cramps are very mild if any (Aleve liquid gels are the best). Be sure you take this at the SAME TIME everyday! Stay safe and healthy!"


"I have been taking Avaine birth control for a month now and so far so good. I had to switch birth controls because my last birth control caused me to have break through bleeding almost every other week. It was horrible. But now I am no longer having that problem, no skin problems, no weight gain, and no mood swings.  I just hope it stays this way."


"This medicine makes me feel horrible.  I get horrible depression and anxiety, sometimes I cry for no reason. Mood swings are horrible and is affecting my relationship. I don’t want to do anything other than be in bed and cry. Cramps are horrible, I get really bad migraines and lost of appetite. For me is been the worst experience ever. I gain some weight I just feel worthless"


"Hi all! No history of any acne during my teens. Started bcp when i was 17, now at 26 I went off (ortho tri cyclen) to try the Mirena IUD. I went from having not one pimple a year to about 5-6 large cysts a week. I had the IUD in for about 5 months and started breaking out almost immediately after i got it. I got the IUD out about three weeks ago and started taking Zarah (generic for Yamisn). My insurance will not cover Yasmin and I can't pay for it out of pocket. I'm finishing my first pack this week, I've seen no improvement. Will continue to take it until I get used to it and I'll report back to you ladies. I hear month 3 is the charm. Wish me luck. I hate make up and can't wait to go back to my clear skin again. This sucks!"


"I have taken phentermine for 6 months. My starting weight was 327. Iam a 45 years old woman who is not in bad health only very over weight.  In the first three months I lost 50 lbs.  I ate fresh vegetables and cottage cheese drank water . In the next three months I have only lost 24 lbs. So in total I lost 74 lbs in 6 months . No strong side effects."


"If you are like myself you just took this medicine and are now freaking out reading these comments. I am happy to say that my experience was amazing with this medication. It had been around 4 days with little or no bowel movements. I took 1 5mg pill at 12pm followed by 2 16 oz bottles of water. Also I had lunch as normal avoiding dairy. Within an hour and a half I was relieved of that difficult stool and felt amazing. 3 hours later had a looser bowel movement but no diarrhea. Although the pill suggests taking at night I feel like during the day is a better option because you can eat and drink while the pill is working, rather than just sleeping. The more water and food in you the less cramping the medicine causes. I would  use again."


"I was skeptical since I have tried every possible remedy out there. I was simply amazed that I actually have been sleeping 7 to 8 hours straight without any nasty morning hangover like I had experienced with the others. I can't believe that I could actually take this every night. No addiction!"


"It works good."


"I have had a chronic headache for ten years, as in I have not gone one single day without a headache in ten years. I get terrible terrible migraines, but also have advanced arthritis from C4-C7 with 3 bulging discs. (I'm 23 years old). I've been on everything under the sun that is non-addictive for migraine treatment in addition to Demerol, codeine Lortab, Percocet, Stadol, Nubain & Pentacozine. I was on 40mg hydrocodone each day which was effective but also took Excedrin, Midrin and Cephadyn on occasions so the acetaminophen effects worried me. My doctor switched me to Dilaudid 4mg four times daily and it works wonderfully without being so harsh on my liver. VERY effective at pain relief. Doesn't seem as habit-forming as the Lortabs-for me"


"So far this medicine seems to be working. I'm only up to 100mgs x3 four times a day but I'm noticing some results. It gives me some mild anxiety, but nothing some Klonopin won't clear up. I wish it did a better job for the pain, but hopefully when I titrate the dose up I'll be getting more relief, better sleep, and have more energy during the day."


"I have been on nadolol for 6 weeks now and I am still getting headaches. My dose is now 80mg but I am afraid.
I feel a bit winded and short of breath, has anyone felt like this before?"


"Relieves the indigestion & esophagus contractions, Side effects are disastrous!. And this is with me taking it only twice a week!
1. Irregular heart beat
2. Stiff painful knees
3. Extremely sore, tender feet
4. Hair loss
5. Blurred vision/ dry eyes
6. Insomnia
7. Swollen legs and feet
Podiatrist was alarmed at my swollen feet & ankles. He immediately recommended tests/MRI to find out why. Heart/vein problems were suspected. Conclusion- arthritis.
Nope- I discontinued Zegerid and ALL of the above problems are gone, most within 10 days. Baking soda is also a culprit.
Solution for GERD? small meals w/out grease or cooked tomatoes(for me). Small adjustment for so much relief!
I FEEL SO MUCH BETTER! I now RESEARCH ALL MEDS!"


"I have been venlafaxine for the last two months. All I can say is: wow. This medicine completely gave me my life back. The first week or two I did experience a few common symptoms, noticeably the insomnia. Also in the first week I felt a bit "off," like everything was a bit surreal. However, two months into this medicine and I feel fantastic. Today I was blissfully happy for the first day since I can remember. As cheesy as it sounds, this medicine has definitely given me a new lease on life."


"Prior to Subutex, I was taking Norco 80mg every 3 hours while awake. I eventually told my doc & he put me on Subutex 8mg 3 times a day. I had NO withdrawal symptoms when I switched. One day, done. I had been taking the Subutex for over a year with some annoying side effects.. sweating & restless sleeping. One day..on my own without my docs approval..I just stopped taking the Subutex & decided I was done..well a little over 24 hrs later I went through the roof! I realized this was a mistake. It was over the weekend so my husband ended up taking me to the emergency department to explain to the doctor. I then started A tapper schedule. All in all..it was really HARD to get off Subutex, the symptoms were horrible & lasted weeks."


"Been taking hydrochlorothiazide/triamteren for 10 days. My blood pressure is 106/66 now. I take my BP twice a day. It sometimes runs as high as 160/90. I only take BP med Benicar when BP is high. Also take atenolol 25mg -1/2 tablet twice a day for fast heart beat. I feel good but am wondering if the low BP is ok. Female 71 years old 140 pounds 5'3."


"My first dose was perfection, but it soon stopped working. Dr. upped the ante...2 to 3 pills a day, but I'm not reaching that 1st dose perfection. =( I'll give it more time."