"This drug was the best one I have ever taken for overactive bladder.The only other drug I have taken was Vesicare.  It helped some  the side effects. The effectiveness of Vesicare was marginal at best.  However  the side effects of Oxybutynin for me were intolerable.  It made extremely sleepy,  had difficulty driving, no appetite and fatigue beyond belief. I was only on this drug for one week. These side effects lasted a little over a week but are now very slowly going away.  I am switching to generic Detrol and hoping for the best."


"A couple of years ago, I was introduced to Victoza and had a horrible experience with it and stopped taking it.  During this time, my doctor instructed me to take it with my Metformin thinking it would help me lose weight.  A couple of years later,  l found that the Metformin was causing me complications. I changed doctors and my new doctor recommended Victoza again.  This time without using Metformin or any other diabetes medication. Reluctantly, I tried it and to my surprise,  I have had great results.  I no longer have cravings for sweets and my appetite has changed drastically. I have zero side effects.    In 3 weeks, I have lost nearly 15 pounds.  In September 2015, I will have my a1c checked again and praying for better A1c."


"I have disc disease. I take 4mg only at night. Knocks me out. This is the only medicine that has helped with my pain and my muscle spasms. I sleep well all night and lasts through until next day. Only been taking it for 3 days. Finally found a good muscle relaxer. Only side effect I have noticed is dry mouth. I think it is great. "


"I have been on Victoza for approximately 3 months.  It has brought my A1C down from 11.7 to 5.8.  Had headaches and nausea the first couple of weeks - that has passed.  I used to wake up with sugars in the 300s (dawn phenomenon) - now my sugars are stable at 100-115.  I also lost 17 pounds in 2 months so far.  This drug works but unfortunately my insurance refuses to pay for it because it is too "new."  I am using up my last sample pen and then will probably go back to using Symlin."


"I've been diagnosed with pcos amd currently proud mamma of a 18 month old son but not because of BC. Before I had my son I used a few methods and the pill was the worse but only because I'd forget to take it. Now after having him all BC has made me sick. Except nexplanon. It's been 6 months now, and I'm happy. Everything is the same. Sex drive and all. However, I'm noticing mood swings. More frequent and a little more hostile but I snap out of it quick. Also, Im starting to mildly break out and my skin has been dryer but the drynrss could be weather change. No weight gain. Weight loss at first but 15 pounds was all but after beginning my new serious relationship we kinda junk (food) out and do the wine and dine. 2 thumbs way up."


"I have had nocturnal seizures since the age of 7. I am now 35 years old I have been on every medication I can think of. I even had a VNS put in that did absolutely nothing for me. I have been in Vimpat for a year now is like my little blue magic pill add soon as I started it my seizures went away. I'm also on Carbamanzepine and phenobarbital I'm slowly weaning off of the phenobarbital. I have had weight gain but that is it , lately 2 nights if sleep loss but that could be due to some other changes. I've always had memory problems like going into a room and forgetting what I was getting so that Doesn't bother me at all to me this is a life saver. I have been seizure free for the longest time in my entire life."


"Effexor XR did it's job in balancing me out. I had a significant anxiety and depression problem. I started out with 75mgs, moved up to 150mgs and tried 300mgs. In the end, I settled with 150mgs. At 300mgs, my dreams at night were very, very vivid and real like. They were too much to deal with. And mentally I felt bogged down. I did too with 150mgs but not as much. I didn't notice much in side effects when I started taking it. However, it is true it does affect your sexual drive and experience.

The prescription is fine if you have health and prescription insurance. The drug itself for a 30 day supply is about $180. The company does not offer you any helpful programs to try to reduce the cost. The company no longer offers free samples to my doctor so if and when I might need it due to a lack of funds, I can't get it from them.

I'm trying to come off it and have buzzing zaps dominating my head. As time goes on without the medicine the body feels like it's shriveling up and deals with other irritable side effects. During the time of coming off it, you are very irritable. I have followed my doctors orders of dropping the mgs down to 75 for two weeks. And then taking one capsule every other day after that for two weeks. It's the day in between that is awful, if I don't  have one a day. "


"I've been on it for almost a month and also am using the scale down program along with my fitness pal, i started out at 5'11 and 232 lbs I am now down to 215 lbs. If you change your diet, stick to your calories ( I started out 1500 calories a day and stopped all soda) I am not consuming no more than 1430 calories a day and as I lose it changes my calories to less and less, I recommend this for anyone that has willpower and the desire to have a healthier lifestyle. I'm fixing to be getting my second bottle filled. I'm so excited."


"This is the only medication that help me.  When I don't take it, I can definitely tell.  I just wish it was covered by my insurance.  The cost is ridiculous!"


"It took me 1.5 mos to work up courage to take Lamisil because of all the horrendous side effects I read about. I finally took it for 90 days with no horrible side effects. If I took it too close to drinking coffee or eating my beloved chocolate it made me nauseous. So I took it right b4 bed. Near the end of the 2nd month I started itching in various places really bad. I finished treatment wondering why I was so scared. Now just waiting for slow toenails to grow out."


"So I took Ellaone when I wasn’t quite sure if I was done ovulating or not just to be cautious as I wasnt on the pill this month trying to get my hormones straight. Only reason I chose this over plan b was because it’s what planned parenthood was giving out and I was a bit tight on money.

I’ve taken Plan B which essentially makes your uterus inhospitable. Ella however is made to delay your ovulation 5 days. But then remember the ovulation is DELAYED...therefore your period may be too. Not to mention you will become super fertile after - anyway that is what I was I told.

My period was 2-3 days late. However my symptoms which I never have were horrible and I can only assume it’s because of Ella."


"I bought this twice in a three week period hoping it would cure a yeast infection i had twice. The first time i took it nothing happened. There was nothing that happened to me. So i thought i should see my obgyn in case it was bacterial vaginosis. The doctor said it was a yeast infection and they gave me 150mg  flucanozole. Which is diflucan!! And it worked. Next week later i had a yeast infection again! I bought diflucan again thinking it would work. But guess what??!  it did not work! Why the hell did the one from the doctor work. But the one from the store is rubbish. There was more then a week in between taking the first diflucan and the one the doctor prescribed. So it wasn't the two working together. diflucan is a sham!"


"Overall I'm sure this medication is very effective but after taking it a week I started getting nausea and stomach pain, especially after I ate. I'm sure some of this has to do with the fact I ate cheese sometime. As you have to be careful not to have foods high in Tyrasine. But I started to have general stomach pain, cramping and tenderness. So my doctor said today that I have to stop taking the meds. Now I'm going to the infectious disease specialist."


"I was very sceptical when my doctor recommended Pristiq, mainly because I read many very negative reviews on a lot of sites. As a result my prescription sat in my draw for 2 months. Then one particularly bad day I decided to try it, best thing I ever did! I felt better after 3 days, after taking it now for 5 months, I feel like my old self again. No panic attacks, no molehills feeling like mountains. Just calm & at long last peace. But the best thing is I lost 10 kilo's, I can only put it down to Pristiq, because I'm certainly not on a diet.

I just feel as hungry as I used to when I was depressed, then I just ate to feel better, not that it worked. But for now I am feeling very happy & blessed."


"I'm taking these pills for almost 2 months and I have spotting almost non-stop. Other than that no side effects. I will stop taking LoLo if my spotting will not stop by the end of second pack"


"Didn't do anything except make me very tired.
, aching joints, slightly incontinent so abandoned it ."


"100% effective. Nobody wants to have sex with a moody miserable sad person covered in cystic acne! You will most definitely not get pregnant using this...."


"Gabapentin has relatively few side effects - I can be a little dizzy - not much, plus it makes my eyes a little puffy. But it does take the edge off anxiety and can be taken as need, unlike so many other medicines. I take 600mg twice a day."


"Imatrex has helped me 100% with my cluster headaches. Certain foods trigger these painful headaches and even though I know most of the triggers and even though I try to avoid them its impossible to eat and not have at least one or two of these triggers in my food. My doctor tried me on several pain meds for these headaches but nothing worked. The headaches got so bad I was literally pulling my hair out and was thinking about suicide. Then my doctor gave me Imatrex. As long as I know I have access to Imatrex I am fine. I finally went to a wonderful neurologist who has been very patient in trying other meds to work with the Imatrex. I do take the generic of Imatrex."


"I took acarbose for 2 months. It did nothing to lower my blood sugars.  I had diarrhea severly and bad gas all the time.  I  had to stop going out in public and a restaurant would of been rude.  My husband moved out of our bedroom and my family complained around me.  Stomach pain was very strong and felt weird.    Since I have been off of it for 1 month my colon seem painfull and having trouble getting back to regularity."


"I've been on 50 mg of Topamax for a month now and it's changed everything for me. I went from having a headache every day for the past 2 years to not having a single one. I was skeptical at first because of the possibility of weight loss, as I am already very small. So far I have had no side effects. It truly has been a life saver."


"I had the worst anxiety imaginable that manifested to agoraphobia and I was a prisoner for years. It's a long story but Xanax saved my life or rather gave me my life back. In any event, those that suffer daily anxiety or GAD (general anxiety disorder) are better off using an MOA inhibitor as a maintenance medication and Xanax as an emergency medication. I'm on effexor daily 150Mg. that took about 10 weeks to start working but when it did is too was a miracle. I did have side effects when I started but my doctor told me to "hang in there" because the side effects are usually just temporary and they were with the exception of weight gain in which I control with exercise and diet which gave me another side effect, better health!"


"I love the Depo shot.  No side effects at all.  I read so many negative reviews before I took my first shot.  I have experienced none of the side effects I read about in the reviews.  I have not had any break through bleeding as many people described.  I have had no periods after the first shot.  Before Depo, I had painful cramps before and during my period.  No pain and no weight gain.  I am so pleased with this form of birth control."


"I have been using Junel FE 1/20 for six years and LOVE it. I have never experienced any side effects and am able to skip my period every month."


"my doctor change albuterol to breo ellipta 200/25 i used 6 months. It help but it design  for that, i have lot side defect, blood pressure  go up  from 145/155 to 165 then gain weight from 180 pounds  to 190 pounds  + start getting  boils left and right usually  between  4 to 6 weeks  on my face 6 times and on my but 4 times  .I do not recomended  this medication  is very expensive  then i stop used 2 weeks and i will  like proof my doctor those boils is becouse i used thic medicine  ,according to my doctor it's not from breo ellipta"


"Works really GOOD and FAST!"


"I've been taking 150mg samples for almost 2 weeks.  The medication (Avapro) increased my tiredness levels which are quite high with the Fibromyalgia and Sjogren's day-to-day.  Normal anxiety is heightened also and is almost unbearable in its severity.  I am experiencing no lessening in my BP readings.  I plan to discuss this medication with my PCP during my scheduled follow-up visit.  It's quite expensive, too."


"HATE IT! I've been in this medicine for 3 months now and I've balled like a baby everyday. I feel like I have no control over my emotions. I do not recommend to any female!"


"Been on this pill for about 6 months.  Went on it for two reasons:
1) Irregular/missed periods
2) Contraception Purposes

It has been very effective in regulating my periods.  I get them on the third placebo pill, every month, like clockwork.  They use to be horribly painful, and I now only get occasional moderate or light cramping, with much lighter and shorter periods (3-4 days).

So far so good as a contraceptive.  I am in a monogamous relationship, and therefore this is my only means of protection.  The only issue I've had is that it caused some nausea, particularly when I haven't been RIGHT on time with it (few hours late or something).  Overall, a very good pill."


"Lyrica was my miracle drug for the first few weeks. I've been living with Fibromyalgia for over 5 years and have tried everything. Anti depressants, exercise, narcotics, you name it. So I was excited about the dramatic pain reduction from Lyrica. But now I have developed severe muscle weakness, headache, abdominal cramping, blurry vision, bad judgement which causes accidents to my fingers and toes

 I have recently had difficulty thinking clearly. I can barely hold myself up and I can't lift anything over a few pounds. I have asked my doctor if I can safely stop taking it. She said stop daytime and only take at bedtime. every other night till I ween off. My quality of life has worsened. I have started Chondroiden, MSM powder and ALpha Lipoid"


"It works really good. I also have anxiety and for the most part it helps. I still get anxious but that's just a part of life.

Only thing about this medication I don't like is that it's very addictive. Not in the way you need to take it and take more of it like pain pills but rather, if you miss a doss or run out and are unable to fill it you will go through withdrawals. Neurological withdrawals, which are awful.

So always make sure you get your refills on time!"


"I have taken Prednisone for asthma it seems to be working for now but I'm still having problems I'm wondering should I take something else with it because after 5 days still I have to go to the ER what else could help "


"I have been on Pristiq for five weeks and all I can say is - yes you need to give it TIME.  The first few days I felt worse than ever but in time it gets better.  As far as withdrawing from the medication, I think increasing the dosage is best....that's what I hear anyway."


"I've been taking this medicine for almost 30 yrs for migraines; It is the only medicine I can take and still function at work; usually it completely relieves my symptoms but even when it does not completely remove the worse of my migraines, it takes them down to a level I can manage and still function in my intense job."


"I've suffered from severe major depression for over a decade with little to no relief from countless medications at a variety of doses. I've been using niacin for two months now and I feel fantastic, it has been a trial and error kind of deal but so worth the effort in finding the balance. I recommend this to everyone suffering it does take research and some effort to find what dose will work no two of us are alike so I don't see how what works for someone will work the same for another but it is in my option a cure for depression. I believe our creator created our earth with all the ingredients we'd need to take care of ourselves and niacin is just more proof of that for me!"


"I had a cervical (neck) fusion about 20 years ago then in 2004 had a road traffic accident fracturing 3 of my lower spine traverse processes. The accident exacerbated the old neck problems. Could get through the day, but began to dread bedtime because I knew I would be sleepless and in pain. I tried everything. Ibuprofen, diclofenic, cocktails of Paracetamol/Co-codomol. Even getting up at 3am for another dose.  I now take a 100mg Tramadol each night, and it seems to be working. I get a decent nights sleep, but am worried about getting hooked on it."


"Had a dry hacking very painful deep cough.  Kaiser prescribed Tessalon, coughing stopped within 20-30 minutes.  Has not started back up. I've been using it for 24 hours. One pill every 8 hours."


"Well I got mines on August 11th and well it was great at first until that second month then I bled for 3 and a half weeks then it stopped for a few weeks then came another period lasted for 3 weeks as well.  I have been moody and sad not feeling like myself. I don't like it that much but this period is very annoying because I can't be on my period for months ugh never"


"My current dosage to treat ADHD and depression is 37 mg slow release twice daily, morning and noon.

Although the medicine does not completely relieve my ADD behavior (distraction, sillyness, loud speaking, impulsive acts, lack of sustained focus, poor listening skills) it does permit my mind to focus better and to self regulate my actions. I am also doing therapy and my wife spends a great deal of her considerable intelligence and thoughtfulness to improving my mental health and in consequence, our married life.

The medication certainly helps to motivate for work, meeting and talking with people, and generally feeling a sense of my ability to function."


"I have been on it for 5 days and have lost 6.8lbs"


"I am 20 and started taking TriNessa about a month ago. It's my first time using birth control and I wanted to get on it to help regulate my periods and to help with cramps. I'll admit after hearing about some awful reviews about this specific birth control, I was a little worried. Especially about the mood swings and what not because my boyfriend and I were already having problems with me freaking out about the tiniest things. After about a week of being on it my mood swings got a little bit worse and I would cry about anything, but it went away quickly and I mean they WENT AWAY. I am completely chill now. I haven't had weight gain or any other side effect. I love it."


"I have had GERD for years. I tried everything available and nothing helped until my doctor prescribed Aciphex. No more pain. It is the best thing on the market. I do not know why it is not over the counter. My insurance has tried to have my doctor switch me to a less expensive medicine, but they didn't work and I had to pay the higher copay for Aciphex. It is a God send. I do wish it was cheaper and over the counter."


"I started taking this medicine in September or 2010 and am stopping May of 2011. I had no problems with it until the last few months I have had four periods in two months. I have also gained weight since on this birth control with no changes to diet or exercise. I would recommend this if only concerned about birth control. I had very bad, heavy periods but only lasted 4 days and cramped constantly."


"There are alternate drugs listed by brand names and a generic name.  There are no generic anti-hemophilia recombinant clotting factor products.  The brand names are not similar drugs."


"Aromasin is a walk in the park after using the other aromatase inhibitors."


"Experienced headaches, exhaustion and uti symptoms while on this drug.  Also several areas of psoriasis seems worse,  redder and painful. Did help slightly with accompanying joint pain but not enough to warrant tolerating the side effects."


"Deplin has saved my life. For two years I have struggled with debilitating depression and anxiety. I have been on every anti-depressant and anti-psychotic, and went through sixteen sessions of ECT. A fourth visit in the hospital landed me under the care of a psychiatrist who finally ordered genetic testing for me, and we learned I have the gene-mutation that impairs folate production. Started Deplin 15 mg eight days ago and I feel absolutely wonderful. Mood is great, anxiety has improved significantly, and I feel so peaceful. My energy level is up, and I feel hopeful and full of life again. I am so relieved and happy I could cry."


"Ever since I was taken off Metformin and was prescribed Glipizide ER my A1C has drastically gone up to 8 and I've gained weight and my abdomen is huge as if I am 9 months    pregnant."


"I'm a 20 year old with severe acne on my face. I took 40 mg for the first two months and am currently on 60 mg. I am on my third month and am starting to see great results.
Some of the side effects that I've had are very dry skin near my mouth and nose, chapped lips (especially on the corners), and sore shoulders.
(All of which I've found relief for, thankfully. Clinique Dramatically Different Lotion for my skin, Vaseline for my lips, and the occasional Advil for when I am sore).
I still have a few cysts on my jaw and lower cheek but they are slowly disappearing.
I have a lot of hyperpigmentation and scarring from years of severe acne but I am hopeful.
This medication is very expensive but I really feel like it has been worth it."


"I've been on a couple of birth control pills since I was 17. I'm 24 now and I just started Portia. I've noticed bad bloating and weight gain. I workout a lot and I've felt HUGE over a week now. I've also had mood swings and BAD acne."


"Got rid of my very bad case of bronchitis in 4 days.  I was given a 5 day treatment plan.   So I took all the antibiotic pills
My Dr also gave me just 1 anti fungal pill because I get Thrush in my mouth and/or a yeast infection.  I took that on the 3rd dad of the antibiotic pills.  And it worked!"


"I was taking Adipex for a 1 1/2 months. I lost a total of 18lbs. The only problem I had was acceleration to the heart so I had to stop."


"Ella gets it done. The side effects are minimal overall."


"I have taken Miralax since I was 3 years old due to a medical condition. The product does what it should, but after about 3 years it acquired a flavor that I can't stand. I mix it with other drinks and over time it ruins those drinks for me also. If you can get past the flavor it is a miracle product."


"Works super fast and well. Gets rid of my migraines fast when I take with a Motrin 800, BUT......it makes me sweat buckets. I took it at work before my shift and 2 hours later my migraine was gone but I had sweated through 2 shirts and was visibly dripping. It was pretty bad. It does it every time I take it so I try not to use it if I can help it."


"Have leg pain from a pinched nerve and it's not helping much. I also have nausea, headaches and dry mouth from it. One Benadryl usually knocks me out so I would think this would work better but it doesn't."


"I just started taking this pill for heavy very crampy monthly periods.  I am on my second pack and I've had my period for 12 days but no cramping which is great. It has made the bleeding a lot less but longer. Some days all I need is a panty liner which I could never do before this pill. Other than that, I have had no headache, acne or weight gain."


"I have taken Mobic sporadically for the last 3 years.  I only take it when I'm really in pain and cannot manage the pain through natural methods.  It helps me to sleep, and it helps the pain in my hands and hip.  I do not feel groggy when I wake up, but sometimes I am stiff and hurting from sleeping so deeply."


"I had a hysterectomy in 1980 and have been on Premerin 1.25 mg for 33 yrs and have no problems at all. I love my Premarin. I hope I can keep getting Premarin because there have been times Drs. give you hard time and I need to keep taking it. I have terrible withdrawals. So I need it. I get awful headaches and pain. "


"I feel compelled to share my experience because I know there are others out there like me.  I have suffered with panic disorder with agoraphobia for the past 10 years.  It has slowly taken my life from me.  On top of it all I have a huge pill phobia. I tried Prozac, made it 2 days and tried Zoloft, made it one day. Therapy alone didn't help.  I decided I had to do something.  I tried Lexapro.  Yes, there are side effects in the beginning.  Yes, the anxiety gets worse (take Xanax).  Yes you feel nauseous (try Cola and crackers). Yes there's trouble sleeping (watched movies).  Yes, theres a headache (took Tylenol). After six days the side effects began to lift.  I know its a long road to go but I'm feeling better.  If I can do it anyone can."


"My experience with Nexplanon hasn't been the greatest. I got it inserted in August 2014 and had my normal period at the end of that month. It lasted about 10 days and then stopped. I then started back again 3 days later and it lasted a further 3 days. I then didn't start back until the 27th of September 2014 and have had constant bleeding since. I decided to go to the doctors on Jan 6th 2015 because the bleeding was becoming a hassle. She prescribed me Loestrin 20 pills to take to stop the bleeding. I started taking them that day and my period stopped within a week...FOR ONE DAY! My period started back the very next day(15th Jan) and is getting heavier rather than lighter 2 days in (17th Jan). Prolonged bleeding is the ONLY side effect I had."


"I have been taking trazodone since 1999, to sleep. Due to my panic disorder and depression that is caused by my panic attack I could not sleep. Went to hospital in 1999, was admitted and my life changed. I was put on Paxil 30mg, Xanax 0.5mg 3 times a day and trazodone 100mg at night. I have had no problem with this drug at all, no side effects. Tried to sleep without it a few times and I could not. It works great for me and always has. At night before I started trazodone I could not breath cause of my panic I would lay my head off the bed just to breath now I take one at night and I am asleep within a half an hour and I sleep for 8 hrs."


"Helps decrease the amount of nerve pain but does not eliminate it completely.  Decreases about 50%.

Side effects noticed: blurred vision and constipation."


"Everyone has different reactions to all different birth controls. I have been on the pill and I gained weight and got depressed. Since being on Nexplanon I have lost weight, have had no periods, and have been pregnant free. Instead of reading reviews people should try things for themselves. Nexplanon has let me live the life I have wanted too. I never have to worry about taking a pill everyday and I don't have to worry about my period. This has been perfect for me"


"I've been taking citalopram for over ten years now.  I still have very low periods that can last for a couple of weeks. I rely heavily on my family telling me if I have been a pain in the ass to live with because I'm not always aware how low I get. I have been told that I will probably be on it for the rest of my life. I was 30 when I started and I'm now 42.  I have only attempted suicide once and that was at the beginning.  It's not something I can talk about to work mates and I don't go to a shrink anymore ( hate that word but can't spell psychiatrist) anyway the citalopram has certainly helped me."


"I have a failed fusion the hard ware broke in my back a couple yrs ago but i injured my self in 2008 dead lifting. Ive been on every pain pill known to man. Here the Facts takes 35 min to kick in will give 4hrs of good relief after that its down hill. 8/10"


"For me it's better than taking nothing."


"I have had dry sticky eye's for 4 months no relief from anything over the counter.
Doctor prescribed xiidra 4 days ago my eyes feel so much better."


"I've had mine in for 2 years now and I have had no issues, besides the period pop ups, but thats maybe every 3 months and its last between 1 to 2 weeks. Other than that I love it, nothing else has worked for me. I have read horrible reviews about it but its not for everybody. I would suggest this over any IUD, shot, or pill."


"So, like many here, I decided if plan b worked for me, I would share my experience to ease any worried minds.

Had a bit of a slip up and had unprotected sex the day after my period finished.  The sex occurred on a Friday and I took plan B two days after (Sunday).  I didn't feel any symptoms until a few days after taking the pill.  Honestly, I think the anxiety of potentially being pregnant really made any of my symptoms feel about 100 times worse.  I felt nauseous and had sore breasts for a few days after the pill.

I got my period two days later than expected. Just try and stay calm and let the pill do its work!"


"I am very pleased with the results of taking Lamictal for my BP2. It definitely stabilized my moods. I felt better within weeks of starting this drug. I take a high dose (400 mg) without side effects. My irritability has been reduced and I no longer have to hide myself, as my depression has been lifted. I take Paxil for my anxiety issues. I recommend therapy to go along with the medication, as awareness can be an important part of treatment."


"Consistent reduction of trigs, been very happy with the initial results so far."


"I was taking Yaz for 3 years. My Ob/Gyn took me off and put me on this one. I have been taking it for 2 months and until I came across this site I wondered what was going on with my body! I have gained 15 pound, no periods at all, bigger breasts, very bad headaches, anxiety, leg cramps, insomnia and very moody. I feel like a whole different person and I don't like it. I loved YAZ. I was taking a birth control to help my never ending periods but have decided I don't like what this pill is doing to me and I don't plan on taking it anymore."


"I have tried just about every erectile dysfunction remedy available over the last few years none of which did much for me. My erections just were not strong enough to facilitate good sex for myself nor my wife and I was loosing any sensation. My urologist suggested I try MUSE and I did. But only a couple of times. The feeling I got was like being kicked in the groin. I thought the first time was possibly only a fluke for some reason but I was WRONG! The second time was just as bad! I have NEVER felt anything like the aching and discomfort I experienced possibly outside of being kicked in the groin. And my erection was just as weak as ever and my penis was so painful sex would have been impossible anyway. You can HAVE this stuff."


"I just got mine today about 2 hours ago and I felt NO PAIN WHAT-SO-EVER.  I had read all of these reviews a few days ago and wasn't to worried but was expecting to feel some pain.  Apparently the Doctor expected me to be a little uncomfortable as well because he kept asking if I was doing okay, and when it was done he said I did wonderful.  Of the whole process the only complication was that the Doctor dropped the betadine and spilled it all over himself..LOL. I actually laughed most of the way through the procedure while discussing the bad case of the "Dropsies" he was experiencing that day. Still at this point I am not having any problems or cramps that would make me uncomfortable.  Hopefully it will be this uneventful for the duration."


"This medicine changed, on a fundamental level, my quality of life.  I went from nearly always being out of breath due to asthma to practically never needing a rescue inhaler.  It made my asthma vanish."


"I've been on the patch two weeks now. The thing that's changed is I had spotting instead of a full period. I so recommend this. I tried mononessa the side effects were instant and horrific. I'm falling in love with the patch"


"It seemed to help but I have lost all sense of taste and smell. If I had known this was a possibility, I would not have taken this medication. Not happy."


"I hated this more than anything. Old style daily pill birth control made me throw up constantly, but at least I didn't gain weight or bleed constantly. This has made my life inexorably worse.

1) Your hormones will continue to cycle, including constantly being in PMS while you bleed every other week at some points.

2) You may gain weight. I work out and still gained 10 pounds.

3) While gaining weight, I feel almost constantly nauseous.

If my doctor doesn't take this out on my next visit, I will cut it out in my own kitchen. I have never been so miserable on a medication and it is absolutely not worth the gamble unless you always respond beautifully to medication. If you've had side effects from other birth control in the past, don't do it"


"If you have mild back pain then this drug works well. I am 16 and after 8 months on Norco 10/325 I am now moving to schedule 2 drugs which are oxycodone but for the 8 months this drug worked very well."


"I have been on this medication for about a month now, tried pretty much all ssris for depression and over time found out i had bipolar 2. This medicine work fairly well, helps your memory, and keeps your moods at a fairly stable place. I'm on 300 mgs now and I was on 150mg, all in all pretty good medication."


"I have been on and off Zoloft (Lustral) for about 8 years.  My usual dose is 200mg but every time I try to come off them depression comes back with a vengeance.  I have severe treatment resistant depression and have had over 60 ECT treatments. Zoloft has been the only antidepressant which has helped me in any way and believe me I have been on them all. But as everyone is different I can't say it will necessarily be the one for you but in my experience of all the tricyclic antidepressants, SSRIs and MAOI's, Zoloft has far outweighed the others.  As I'm here just thought I'd mention that I am also on a new antidepressant called Valdoxan which is very new and also very good. It is available in Europe but I'm not sure if its available in the United States yet. Good luck. "


"Trazarone 50mg works for me great! I wasn't getting any sleep and was going thru anxiety, panic attacks and depression. This medication works wonderful."


"Well after I was told I needed mirena for heavy bleeding and being anemic I was scared to death. The reviews of this medication can scare anyone out of trying it. I had my tubes tied 8 years ago and did not need birth control but was told by my obgyn that it was less invasive than an ablasion which I really did want. I decided to give it a go! My OB said not to be scared. That every woman will have different reactions to this! I needed to have day surgery to have this inserted as my cervix was closed up too much to have it put in the office. Well it's been 6 weeks and it's been great. I spotted for 10 days after the procedure and nothing since. I was scared of weight gain, hair loss, and acne but nothing has changed!! Please give it a try!"


"First off, it tasted awful. Secondly, I thought I was dying on my bathroom floor an hour after taking it. It gave me chills, extreme nausea, diarrhea and dizziness. Double checked the expiration date to see if that had something to do with it, nope. My cough is calm but it's not worth fighting nausea and dizziness four hours later. I will never take this medicine again."


"So far light bleeding for two weeks then no bleeding but cramps"


"This medication made me feel like my brain was fried it was so hard to think and it made me feel hyper on the inside but made my body feel tired and lazy it was a horrible feeling and it made my schizophrenia worse!!"


"Been on 10 mg for 8 weeks. I could sleep all day and all night, my house is a mess, and I don't care much about anything. It makes me itchy and I've gained weight. I feel like I might as well take nothing. Will be seeing my Dr about switching in a week."


"I am  on day 10 of Pristiq for severe anxiety from PTSD. I have been on Lexapro off and on for 10 years which works wonderful for anxiety but caused me to gain 30 pounds and made me feel so tired. After adding Wellbutrin to the Lexapro with no success we tried Effexor XR. It made my heart race.  After 3 days on Pristiq I felt wonderful but by day 9 was experiencing severe panic again which could be due to the switch from Lexapro to Pristiq without weaning off the Lexapro.  My doctor wants me to stick with it for a month so I'm taking 1 mg of Klonipin 2x a day to try and keep from having panic.  My appetite has decreased but I love it.  Lexapro made me want to eat everything in sight. I just hope this works."


"DONT USE THE CREAM UNLESS YOU WANT TO BURN!

The suppository is amazing, it has been clearing everything up great! I got my period the day I started using it, so things have been a bit messy but other than that it's amazing!!

However right after putting the cream on after taking a shower and laying in bed the burning started, I've been a bit red and irritated down there(from all the wiping...) so I figured it would help with that and the YI, but oh lord was I wrong. It's hell. I had to go to the bathroom and take another shower just to get it to stop burning. Never use the cream."


"I am Diabetic and after my insulin shots, i feel Nauseous and dizzy because of Hypoglycemia ( a condition where my Blood sugar level drops ). I always carry Glucorade energy shots in my pocket and chew on a tablet if I feel Dizzy. Each tab is having a precise quantity of Glucose and gives almost instant relief. Glucorade is a life saviour."


"This pill works!

I decided to share my experience with you because when I had unprotected sex I was searching like crazy to find out a solution.

Firstly, I had unprotectes sex august 20th, and the next day I swear, I was extremely anxious and nervous, I was about to die.. I took Ella 30 hours after, and after some days I decided that what I could do, is wait... so I stoped worrying and became comfortable, and I was waiting for my period.. finally it came a week late.

So, because I know the struggle, DO NOT PANIC, this pill is very very effective because you dont get pregrant immidietly.. but remember to always have PROTECTED sex...in case you dont ..there's ella xx"


"My husband and I experienced a broken condom mishap. I took it an hour after the incident.This happened 3 days before I expected my period. My period finally came 5 days late, but it was effective. I did not experience any side effects."


"Cmc jt arthritis...not sure if helps..pain same at thumb joint"


"The first week I took this med it kicked my butt. My symptoms were fatigue, nausea, headache and insomnia. I then started to drink a lot of water And I was feeling so much better (fatigue here and there) but nothing you can't handle. Totally worth it!! Drink lots of water to stay Hydrated!!!"


"Zomig is effective, though I occasionally require a second dose. After taking Zomig, I experience stiffness and achiness throughout my body. Warm water feels very hot on my hands and if I drink tea, it has to be barely warm or it feels like it is burning my mouth. Sometimes after several days of migraines treated with Zomig, I am so sore all over that I have trouble walking or doing anything physical. I have fibromyalgia and it seems like Zomig makes it worse- more painful."


"Slow but good progress.  Has definitely improved the head hunger and cravings which in turn helps with food choices, amount of food and cravings.  Down 20ls in 4 months without extreme dieting, just cut back and count calories"


"I am a 30 yr old disabled army veteran. Got my prescription of Viagra in the mail today from the department of veterans affairs medical system. Took it around 10.45pm and around 11.30pm started to become flush in the face and a slight head ache. But when it came down to do business it works great I stay harder longer and don't go soft as quick can satisfy my significant other with great pleasure now.  I am glad I talked to my doctor about my erectile dysfunction. I never would have thought that the VA system would ever give the pill to veterans who have erectile dysfunction. But they do."


"I was diagnosed with idiopathic intracranial hypertension in the early summer of 2013. I was put on 1000mg of Diamox at the beginning of November 2013 to keep the fluids from damaging more of my vision through swelling of my optic nerves. Felt the side effects within the first hour. Tingling in my hands and feet, some days my face. There were even days when my eyes and lips would twitch. All carbonated drinks taste like drinking battery acid. The first few weeks sucked, but it gets better with time.
I just saw my eye specialist yesterday, 6 months of being on the miracle medicine, and the Diamox (and shedding a few pounds) has done it's job and not a trace of swelling! I'm able to come off it in a few short weeks. Thank God for good doctors!"


"Have been on zoladex once a month injections for a year now. Awful side effects for the first 8 months . Terrible joint pain, hot flushes, bowel habit changes, bad mood swings, complete lack of sex drive, depression that drive me to contemplate my place on earth, lethargy . Also massive weight gain ....Over 2 stones. The plus is I now am free from periods and the horrific pain I endured. Prior to zoladex I had an ablation where they burnt off my womb lining. This was unsuccessful . Make your choice as the side effects are really awful but the pain I suffered was so life limiting . I would be screaming out in pain unable to move a muscle. Now I am pain free."


"Wow. I've had mild rosacea for years and had heard about this medication but was unable to take it because I was pregnant then nursing.  I saw results in just over a week. I don't even need to use the Metrogel anymore. I take it at night with a glass of water and have never had any side effects. I definitely recommend this. Luckily my copay is only $25 month. I was told to be careful with sun exposure while taking this but it's winter so I'm hoping this isn't a problem in summer."


"Xanax XR (2mg every morning) has controlled my anxiety and panic attacks since 2008. One of the SSRIs I tried worked (Zoloft), but the side effects were unacceptable.  The XR does not have those side effects and keeps working at a constant dose, though I occasionally need .5mg Xanax PRN. Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy and Mindfulness Meditation have helped, too, but they are not enough."


"Been on Cymbalta now for approximately 1 year. My moods are stable, less pain, generally feel better. However, one side effect is unacceptable. On this medication, I feel like I am no longer male. Less desire, followed by greatly reduced sensitivity, as well as inability to maintain an erection longer than a minute make married life most difficult. I tried to come off the drug. It is extremely difficult. Dizziness, light sensitivity, horrible headaches, and extreme irritability."


"This medicine has been life changing. It is the only medication that I found that has managed my headaches."


"Had the Paraguard in for 2 & a half years now with zero issues or side effects. I recommend it to everyone"


"Initially I started on citalopram 20 mg once a day. It was great for anxiety and my depression but I had no sex drive at all. My doctor changed me to Effexor 75 mg once a day for long term and was taking lorazepam 1mg as needed. My anxiety was not controlled. I had to take my lorazepam up to 3 times a day. Spoke to my doctor and I stayed on the Effexor but he switched me over to clonazepam 1 mg twice daily as needed. Lorazepam has a short life but clonazepam stays in your system way longer. Ever since I started on the clonazepam I feel so much better. There are days I only take 1mg at night and that's all I need."


"It always helps my mum."


"I got the implant put in mid September and had it taken out in February five months later. The insertion was fine in the doctors office and did not hurt at all. Major bruising and tenderness was the only side effect. My doctor told me a few side effects and that most women get used to the implant within 4 months or less and bleeding goes back to normal. However I was on my period from the time I got the implant until the day I got it taken out. It caused me to have horrible mood swings and it made me very short with people. I noticed I got mad at little things and just was moody a lot. No other side effects. My doctor recommended it be taken out because I had not stopped bleeding. A great birth control but just wasn't for my body."


"Noticing symptoms of heart failure."


"Took two pink pills after being told that I had chlamydia. They told me no sex for 7 days and to not eat greasy food the rest of the day. As soon as I got home I had watery diarhea & a little tummy ache, nothing major. It's been three days since and nothings happened, just hoping the infection is gone outta my body."


"So far so good. No major problems.  Minor stomach irritation but that's normal for most antibiotics. I took it 2 a day with food and a full glass of water. My sinus symptoms cleared up very quickly. Be sure to take a few high dose probiotics while on this medication . You can pick probiotics at any drug store. Make sure your probiotics are 1 bilion count or higher to be effective in keeping the natural flora count. Taking the probiotics a few hours before I took the antibiotics worked best for me."


"After having asthma for 23 years, using my inhaler four to eight times daily, and no preventative inhalers ever working, I was given Symbicort.  At first I thought it was just another expensive inhaler that wouldn't work, but I was shocked.

After one day I was using my inhaler twice a day, and after the first week I went over 24 hours without using a rescue inhaler (the first time in 23 years!).  While I still carry it around, I used it 0-2 times daily (a big improvement!).  Inhalers that lasted two weeks now last six weeks, or longer.

I have noticed that I get a chest pain (like soreness) when I first started, or restart after forgetting it for a week or two.  It eventually goes away."


"I thought that this would clear up my face, (was hoping at least), and it didn't. I mean I break out just like I did before and it's annoying, however if you don't have acne and you want a good birth control I highly recommend this because it really does do it's job. My periods are always on time, and they aren't unbearable at all. I think I gained weight, but then it went away. So it didn't affect my acne, and I think it's a good birth control."


"I am 47 and was having some really good hot flashes throughout most of the year, daytime/night time - hubby would say he could fry bacon on my butt  lol, went to doc and I am taking 1 in morning 1 before dinner, and I am back to normal now  :)  maybe the odd HOT one sneaks out but happy to feel great again."


"This is the only thing that helps me fall asleep and STAY asleep, and I have tried everything.   I started out at 15 mg, but then cut back to 7.5 which worked fine.   I highly recommend this one."


"Have had 4 Remicade infusions in combination with MTX and Plaquinil. The 1st infusion was great and all my pain was gone. I thought OMG a miracle drug! Then 2nd infusion I had a reaction which felt like I was having a stress test performed, a bit scary and then the hands and feet broke out with a horrible psoriasis type rash which I have never had before (and still can't seem to cure). 3rd infusion with Benadryl injection was 6 hours of slight reaction and then little or no relief from the pain. 4th injection with twice as much Benadryl prior to the injection and 10 hours of reaction while being infused and zero relief after. the fact. I gave up on Remicade. "


"I was having severe migranes and eyes would be sensitive to light, could not tolerate noise.  I found myself laying down most of the time in a ball with a headache.  I finally was sent to a Dr. that prescribed this medicine for me and what a relief.  My heachaches are under control but every now and then I get a flare up, but this is one of my preventive med's that I've been receiving for years.  It works for me."


"It works well for me. No side effects"


"I've been on this for 4 weeks and have dropped 14 pounds. I am so happy. The worst side effect for me has been the dry mouth. I've been chewing a lot of sugar-free gum.  It's worth it to me, though.  It has suppressed my appetite.  The world doesn't revolve around me stuffing my face now. I have more energy to take the dogs out for walks. Just can't see me dragging all this weight around for the rest of my natural days."


"I'm on my 3rd month of Claravis 40 mg. I take 2 tablets once a day. I have had acne since I was 9. I have tried every cream, pill prescribed by my doctor, and various facial treatments. Claravis is the only thing that has ever worked for me. I am on month 3 and the only time I break out is at the end of the month when I start my period. The pills are worth the side effects. I do have chapped and bloody lips, Vaseline is my best friend,and I have had back pain in my lower back since month 2 of Claravis. I don't know if it's related to the pills, but I did notice several folks on the board had the same pains. Still for a person that's had blackheads, whiteheads, scars, and pimples all over my body since I was a kid, it's totally worth it."


"I rarely ever write reviews, but I felt compelled to share my experience because Acne has been a very traumatic part of my life. I have ALWAYS struggled with Acne. I got it when I turned 13 and it was pretty sever during my teen years. It subsided during late-teens and early 20s, but it made a comeback just recently now that I am 25.

When enough was enough, I went to my doc and he prescribed me this. If I could marry this product, I would (lol!). It worked instantaneously on my skin. I barely had a "purge". My skin literally cleared up within a few days. It was red/dark and really dry for the first week, but after 5 days of using it.. i kid you not, all of my acne disappeared!!"


"I have taken Lexapro for 10 years. I had severe depression/anxiety and was put on Lexapro and xanax-(initially). If I skipped or I didn't take my Lexapro on time, I would have a bad bought of anxiety within a day. Too much or double up, and my brain was on fire and severe anxiety. But, it has been a life saver. I am totally myself with no weird thoughts or dreams and am happy! Your body will let you know when you should lower your dosage, but that will take a while, like years (headaches were my symptoms). Note for women, I still felt off right before my period. My doctor added the mini pill for the estrogen and now I am 100% all month. P.S. watch some of the generics, some have bad side effects!!!!"


"I HAVE CHRONIC ATRIAL FIBRILLATION (CONVERTED ONCE), WHICH ONLY LASTED 1O DAYS. NOW TAKE 100MG A DAY. RATE 70-85 BPM. Side effects-some drowsiness and fatigue."


"I've been on Loseasonique for about 2 weeks now, and so far I love it. Before I started taking it, I read through some of these reviews and was very hesitant to take this birth control. I asked my doctor about it and she told me to try it, and if I experience any symptoms I could stop taking it. The only side effect I have is spotting that started a few days ago, but its not bad at all. I have not gained any weight, lost any hair, or anything else.

In the packet of information that comes in the box with the pills it says that if you take the pill at the same time everyday you are less likely to have symptoms. So far so good."


"Mobic changed my life. I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 2 years ago. My good doctor was willing to let me try different medicines I had heard about but nothing was helping. I was ready to file for disability it was so bad. I read about Mobic here at Drugs.com the day of my appointment. We talked about it and I have gotten my life back. I can walk after sitting. I'm even hiking again. I can actually play with my children and let them on my lap instead of having to make them sit beside me. I highly recommend you talk with your doctor about trying Mobic."


"Olux has been the only topical medication I've used that has been able to control the psoriasis on my scalp.  Over the past few years, my condition has significantly worsened.  However, since beginning to use Derma-Smoothe and Olux, I have been able to maintain a very healthy scalp.  The Derma-Smoothe is fantastic for removing the initial buildup from psoriasis, while the Olux is a great for preventing its return.  I only have to use Olux about once every 2 weeks, or at the first sign of any symptoms.  Only downside is the high cost (since we have a high insurance deductible).  However, I personally find it to be worth the money."


"I am at the end of my first pack of Lo-Seasonique. I am contemplating restarting another pack. I saw no improvement..I would bleed for 3 weeks straight. So much for my sex live. On the 5th week I started a flow like a regular period which lasted for 2 weeks. I am getting the exact opposite of what the pill is indicated for; which is supposed to give you a period at the end of the pack making it 4 periods per year. Instead I have more than tripled that, if I continue taking it. Everyone is different. It might work for some and not for others. I am still bleeding and cramping. I quit, I will go back to my old birth control."


"I had some minor itching and then soon realized it was a yeast infection. I've had one before, but I had prescribed medicine for it.  This time I decided to try the over-the-counter monistat and oh gosh was I wrong! Immediately after inserting the cream I got the worst sensation ever.  It felt like I sat in a fire ant pile!  I tried walking it off. After that didn't work, I tried everything I could to get the cream out.  Sitting in a warm bath was no help.  A cold bath is what eased the pain, but as soon as I got out the pain started again.  It had me in tears.  I wish I could get my money back for this horrible product."


"THIS WILL WORK. DO NOT STRESS. I cannot say that enough.

I have taken Plan B twice. Both times I took it because the condom broke (without us realizing) and my boyfriend came inside me. Also, both times were during the portion of my cycle when I was pretty fertile. My advice: take it as soon as possible! I always took the pill within 3 hours after the condom broke (24hr pharmacies rock lol). However, manyyy of my friends have taken it a day or two after and they have all been fine too. But save yourself the extra stress and just take it as soon as possible! :)

Ignore the negative posts. The people saying it hasn't worked are probably lying pro-life wackos or people who took it like 5 days after the incident. You'll be fine!!"


"Cymbalta has been a lifesaver for my Diabetic Neuropathy.
In just a few days the pain and discomfort went away. The only problem I am facing with Cymbalta is insomnia even in combination with Xanax 4mg and Vistaril 150mg."


"I'm 34 years old with 2 kids. I had the Paragard IUD inserted 3 & 1/2 yrs ago shortly after the birth of my 2nd child. The procedure was quick. I experienced a little discomfort but nothing unbearable.  Fast forward to 2016, I requested my GYN remove the Paragard IUD today. It took all of 30 seconds to remove  but did leave me spotting. My reasons to remove included the following: 1) shortly before my period I would spot for approximately 3-4 days and then proceed to bleed for a minimum of 9 days 2) constant vaginal discharge which resulted in me having to wear a panty liner daily and 3) since it's insertion, my cravings for sugar have tremendously increased. After 3 years, I finally just had enough of dealing with these side effects."


"I'm 18 year old and I have suffered really bad constipation for the last year. I have tried lactulose and sachets filled with water but none of them seem to help anymore. Reason I did not give 10 stars is because I experienced some pain and discomfort as it has woke me up a couple of times. However would recommend bisacodyl as a last resort though you don't want to become dependent on them!"


"Taking this medicine is a challenge. The metallic after taste can drive you to overeat just to get the taste out of your mouth. That being said it is the most effective antibiotic for me as I am allergic to penicillin & z packs just don't do the complete job. I have been struggling with a sinus infection for 16 months & have been on antibiotics 6 times.  I am a voracious reader & researcher. I am now in my 4th week of clarithro & am having success. What made this round different was learning that most of the vitamins taken inhibit the effectiveness of clarithro. No supplements for the month. Pain control is with naproxen & benadryl. Flucanozole 2x a day. Ear issues, bend at waist & do the spray for eustachion tubes. Helps move the crud out!"


"Worked great. No side effects."


"If you are taking Synthroid and you are still depressed, overweight or losing hair (all symptoms of hypothyroidism, which this drug treats) then your dose is still not high enough. If your doctor tells you that you are "within the normal range, "switch doctors - if you are still having symptoms then your dose should be higher. I have been on this medication for several years now and as long as I'm on the right dose, I feel fine. I know I need an adjustment when I start to get tired and depressed. Those are the two most obvious symptoms for me (as well as hair loss). I have used low-carb diets effectively (New Atkins for a New You is good - has a section for vegetarians) to lose the weight I had gained when my thyroid became inactive."


"I was unable to sleep and was relieved to find I had some Zantac. After an hour symptoms had absolutely no change and I felt like I was just swollowing more glass."


"I use Breo with Spiriva once per day.  Haven't used rescue inhaler since I started taking the Breo.  Love it!"


"it worked!"


"I started this birth control about 3 months ago & I personally think it's awful ! The first month, I had really bad nausea, car sickness & breakouts. I still continue to break out all the time, randomly have nausea, especially in the mornings, & being out in the heat makes me nauseous and  gives me migraines (not sure if that's from the medicine, but started about the time I started taking it). I also have lost 10 pounds & can not seem to gain it back, which is abnormal for me! I absolutely hate this medicine & will be switching here soon !"


"I have been on Nuvaring for 6 months now and I love the ease of it.  I recently got married and tried to lose weight but ended up gaining 10 pounds and have noticed a decrease in lubrication.  I have not had this problem with other contraceptives, so I think this will be the end of the Nuvaring for me."


"Have been on Victoza (6.0 for 3 months) and 1.2 for last month.  Have lost 12 lbs.  Take 750mg X2 of Metformin.  Unable to exercise though from weakness and slight headache.  I can go swimming twice a week but that's about all the energy left.  Wonder what the long term effects would be since this hasn't been on the US market for too long. Hope for the best for all of us Type 2's."


"I'm 32 weeks pregnant and I had an absess and really bad infection in my mouth. I was put on Clindamycin 6 days ago and had 2 of my molars pulled 3 days after I started the meds. I feel a million times better, but I've had diarrhea a couple times and very mild heartburn once. I already eat yogurt twice a day so I don't know if that helped me out with some of the side effects. I'm on 300mgs 3 times a day. I do get a bit nauseous. Even though these side effects aren't fun I would rather deal with them any day than the pain I was feeling from the infection. It was unbearable."


"I have been on this medication overy a year now and it has done wonderful things for me. Before I was on it I had my first episode and was in and out of the hospital 4 times in 5 months trying different medications and being unstable. Now I'm going back to school and I have no symptoms. Side effects are minimal, a little tired the day or two after the shot and I've gained 15 pounds or so not too bad. This medication gave me my life back. I just hope my new insurance will cover it."


"My experience with Actiq was like a miracle.  I get many, very severe migraines, especially when I am in a stressful, rushed situation.  Some of these occasions are holidays, birthdays, etc.  I would try to prepare ahead of time, but frequently I would get a migraine.  When a bad migraine doesn't abate after the usual rescue and pain management medicines, I would take Actiq, without it I can't participate with my family to help with any preparations, spend any time with them, and can't even sit down to have a meal with them.  After several times of a ruined holiday or special times with family, they either forget you or resent you.  Children don't understand at all.  So, the next time there's a special event, you get nervous thinking of it."


"I was taking Diamox twice daily for two weeks to reduce eye pressure before
cataract surgery.
Very effective in lowering pressure but side affects were trouble some.
It makes you very tired, contiptated, dizzy, lack if appetite, some temporary
hearing  issues in one ear.
A few days after stopping pills everything was back to normal."


"Just started sovaldi/ribavirin. I've been through 3 courses of treatment for hepcg2 since 1992, interferon alone, peginterfon ribavirin, the same again but increased doses. In each case viral load was undetectable for 3months but then reappeared.
Each time the viral load increased from 3m to 8m to 12m to the present  22m. And each time the percentage for a successful completion of the course of treatment go down. I hope this time will be different, but not confident it will.
      As for side effects, they've become old friends. (the kind your glad to see go)
Hang in there."


"I have battled stomach issues for 9 years now (I'm only 26). No doctor has found the problem in the past. I've tried many different medications, every diet known and still received no relief. I was in the bathroom with diarrhea 10+ times a day and that was on a 'good' day. My doctor prescribed Viberzi 2x a day. I took my my first pill in the morning and by the evening my diarrhea had completely went away. However, I do have side effects: gas and bloating, the feeling of being loopy, dry mouth, loss of appetite, and now constipation. I'm trying some stool softener to see if it'll help but, I'm going to keep experimenting until I find something that works. It's been extremely nice not having to run to the bathroom 10 times a day though!"


"Solodyn is great, but unfortunately, the side effect aren't. This product has cleared up my skin, but I had to stop taking it due to its side effects. It made me really itchy, gave me yeast infections, and hives."


"Started taking on 2/7/2016 as well as vitamin shots from a weight loss clinic and a 1200 calorie diet. Starting weight 243lbs. I am 5'5 and 30 yrs old. Since starting I have experience more energy, less hunger and I have lost 6lbs in 3 days. It is hard for me to get 1200 calories in. I do a meal replacement bar at breakfast with the medicine and a shake at lunch. dinner is my only real meal. I have yet to find the time to get the gym (I was going prior). I am extremely thirsty all day my intake is in excess of 130 ozs daily. prior I was at 60oz. my heart rate has increased but not to an alarming level.  Will update after full month"


"I was birth control-less for about one year prior to trying Nexplanon. During that year I struggled a lot with acne, it just seemed to keep getting worse. My doctor suggested the implant because it steadys the hormones instead of having that spike of hormones before my period. Reluctant at first, I finally gave it a shot. It's been 4 months since the implant was inserted and I have very few complaints. My only complaints would be that my 3rd and 4th period have been 1 full week to 2 full weeks long, but very light bleeding all throughout it and I was severely emotional the first week of my first period. Since I've started using Nexplanon my acne had cleared and I have had hardly any breakouts. I love it."


"Sexually frustrated me and I was a little bit aggressive coming onto it. EVERYONE has a specific anti-depressant that will work for them. It's all trial and error. However, even though it didn't work for me, I'm a fan of the medication. Prozac, however, did the job."


"Got this prescription about 2 months ago, just in case I felt a cold sore coming on. We'll this morning I finally got to try it, and as far as I can tell it seems to be working as well as past reviewers have posted. I felt it getting itchy for a couple hours (I always have an itchy nose so I just monitored it). I went to the bathroom at work about 2.5 hrs after feeling initial itching and noticed it turning red.. (my cold sores come around the lower part of my nostril and partially inside my nose). I took 2 pills and after about 30 mins the itching and slight throbbing went away. Its now been 11 hrs since I took the first 2 pills and the redness does seem to be retreating (but time will tell, different lighting in my home than my work)."


"Since I cannot choose more than one option for condition, I will post both reasons here: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Birth Control.

I first started with two other different brands of birth control before getting on Ortho Novum 1/35. The other two brands make me extremely moody and my periods were out of control.

Once I got started on Ortho Novum 1/35, my periods started evening out, lasting 3 - 5 days out of the entire placebo week. The only downside I've noticed was a little bit of weight gain and vaginal dryness during intercourse. I'm not overly moody or irritable and I can actually do activities that would leave me curled up on the couch."


"Lost about 8% of body weight (20 lbs) initially. I'm going into month 3 and I'm not sure this is reducing my sugar enough. Big issues with various infections, like 5 in the past 2 months. It does also seem to CAUSE sugar cravings, as the last reviewer mentioned."


"Been on Lortab for severe nerve pain after trying Cymbalta & Lyrica. Works well."


"My face was breaking out so badly that I didn't even want to look in the mirror, blAvk heads horrible cysts I tried using a homemade mixture for my face which did nothing. My doctor later prescribed onexton and ziana gel onexton in the morning ziana at night I had no idea that after applying the onexton and the ziana to moisturize my skin, So after two weeks of use my skin was red peeling n painful, so I decided to stop using it for a week and get m skin hydrated, than I went back to using the products, I've been using it for about 3 months now and it's cleared all the acne away and all the excess dead skin is gradually coming off. It takes time to see a major difference but I seen my difference within 1 1/2 months . I would recommend both."


"I have tried everything from Proactive to Skin I.D to Murad and nothing has worked for my acne until I got on YAZ. However, don't be discouraged because it does take a couple weeks to months for your body to adjust to the hormones and essentially your skin may worsen. I was on the pill for about a year and literally never had to worry about a breakout. I got off for about 8 months and just started back on it a week ago because my skin started to get really bad again. My face is the worst I've ever seen it right now but I know sticking with it will be worth it. It is so hard dealing with acne and there are nights when I just cry to my mom because I don't even want to show my face in public. But trust me YAZ is worth the wait so stick it out."


"I've had the Implanon for just over a year now, and it's been very effective in preventing pregnancy. I originally went on it because I kept forgetting to take the pill and was always paranoid. I get spotting often and light but frequent periods, which is annoying. Also, my skin isn't good these days and I believe that it's due to the Implanon. I did not gain weight, actually lost 5kgs, however I've been eating well and exercising. I can't imagine weight gain occurring if a person is active and eating well. No change in moods - I was already irritable prior. Think I'm going to have this taken out to balance my hormones."


"I am currently finishing the titration packet. I have four days left. 50mg twice a day. Yesterday started having terrible stomach cramps right after I eat and have diarrhea. When I don't have that then it's constipation and really bad gas pains that makes me feel like I have to go but of course nothing happens, so I have to wait it out. Also not sleeping well at night. Wake up all hours and trouble getting comfortable. My legs which have always been my worst symptom, don't feel any better yet. Also I have a terrible pain in my neck and shoulders which ironically didn't start until three days after I started the pack. Anyway, I will try to keep taking them for a least a month and pray for some relief."


"No significant weight gain, No cramping during period, Period lasts for a shorter amount of time, No heavy bleeding (no spotting, either).

Overall, I'm very happy with Ocella. I'm 24 and have been taking it for 5 years. At this point, I'm not even sure how my body would react to not being on birth control since it has been so long."


"Cymbalta for me has been very beneficial in treating the anxiety/depression periods of Type 1 Bipolar Disorder.
Some say antidepressant medicines can cause adverse reaction in Bipolar patients leading to Manic episode, but it didn't with me. It worked better over a long period, the negative effects when first starting the medication, and when stopping, can be quite bad (head spins, nausea, dry mouth, very tired, etc.) and can take a while to subside. I experienced many positive effects after being crippled with depression/anxiety for sometime. Biggest advice - DO NOT STOP TAKING SUDDENLY and DO NOT MISS DOSES. Decrease dosage slowly (speak to your Doctor)."


"I've been on Kariva for 7 years now and have loved it! I used to have the worst periods ever, going through tampons and pads every hours, but now my periods are light and less painful. Sure, I get moody once a month, but I am a person, right? But everyone is different, and this pill has always worked for me."


"Interferon was the worst experience of my life. The side effects were so horrible and it never did anything good for my Hep C. After each 6 month protocol my blood work showed no effect on the  Hep C so at that time the only option was to do it again. But it never worked for me. Also I never had body pain before injecting Interferon and I still have it even after all these years later. I do not care for Interferon at all and looking back at when I was taking it, I really don't know how I did it."


"On January 13, 2008 I had my Mirena inserted.  It was painless and I had no cramping in the days to follow.  What I did have was 8 SOLID months of spotting.  Enough to need a light tampon while I was awake and a pad while I slept.  All the while my depression got worse, my face broke out, I lost my libido, I gained weight and my stomach bloated. I gained a total of 30 pounds between 1/13/08 and 8/09. July '09 is when I started lactating...a new side effect of the Mirena.  On 8/16/09 I had my Mirena removed and it was the best thing I've ever done, painless and within a week most of my symptoms were almost totally gone.  I'm still lactating and have to lose about 10 more pounds.  At least it did it's job preventing pregnancy."


"I'll just discuss the repercussions of this OTC medicine. Without doing any research I purchased Monistat 1 ovule & I regret making such a big mistake. Twenty four hours after using, I had severe swelling, soreness, itching and irritation of the entire vulva. Indescribable pain when I urinated bc my skin had ruptured in certain areas. I thought that I just had a resistant yeast infection, but after seeing my OB/GYN I came to the realization I had an allergic reaction. She thought I had herpes based on my symptoms & an examination, but it's not possible bc I'm married and my husband and I have been faithful. I was basically bed ridden for three days, in debilitating pain. It's been almost a week now and my "lady business" is still healing."


"Hello everyone.I was prescribed this medication,for neuropathic pain,widespread head to toe muscle and skin pain( allodynia),and vulvodynia this medication did nothing to ease my pain it just made me feel horrible, my hands and feet was burning with pain just as bad as before the medication and remained as sick as i was had disturbing nightmares with it every single night, and daytime fatigue,then was prescribed Imipramine 50mg similar medication also a tricyclic, and Wow did it take a lot of my pain away..feeling like a human again,also i sleep like a baby without having to worry about nightmares,and my bladder burning pain and urgency completely diminished.I highly advise anyone with severe pain to try Imipramine.It saved my life big time"


"I took 2 Advils without feeling any better whatsoever, I realized I needed to try something else and took 1 Aleve (Naproxen), and literally 15 minutes I was feeling much better."


"This medication always takes my migraine away.  It is the only medicine that has done that for me.  Sometimes I do get rebound headaches from the medicine, but I am pleased that I have finally found something to take the migraine away. I just wish I could find something to alleviate my migraines altogether because I get them way too often."


"I am in my last week of the 2nd pack. 1st my period this month was only 3 days which was awesome. I've never had a 3 day period before, EVER! However, the next week I had break through bleeding for 11 straight days. The cramping was bad and I had acne like crazy. I was supposed to have gotten my period yesterday and it hasn't came yet and I am never late. I know I'm not pregnant because I couldn't have any sex since I was bleeding nearly the whole month. I know I have to wait another month for everything to get normal. So lets just hope and pray for better results 3rd pack. Will update soon."


"I use this medicine for weather allergies and allergies to medications when I need it. It does help greatly but does not last long and my burning sensation comes back into my body and the hives start to show. However a lot of people say that this medicine makes them feel sedated. I have the complete opposite I take 1 before bed and I will not sleep."


"I started the patch a few months ago from my high school's health center and it was completely free! Since I have started it, I completely forget that it's even on me. It's like a little sticker, and I have reminders to change it every week. I'm forgetful, so the pill wouldn't have worked as well as the patch has. I would recommend this to anybody!"


"I have suffered with cervical dystonia for over ten years I am now having botox every 2 months and now the amount has increased, I wouldn't be without it, but feel now that it isn't working as well as it used to.  Have a fantastic Consultant Neurologist."


"I had protected intercourse a day before my scheduled period and the condom broke. I freaked out and it was the 1st time it have ever happened to me. So within a hour I took Plan B One Step and later on that day I experienced nausea, tiredness, a little diarrhea and tender breasts. So within 5 days (my period came on 5 days late). I had bleeding and cramping, the bleeding lasted for 6 days (I'm guessing the 6 day bleeding will be considered a period). It have been a month since the mishap, now I'm waiting for my scheduled period for this month(December). It says it will cause menstrual changes, so now I just have to wait."


"Smoked 1.5 to 2 packs a day for 30 years. Loved every minute of it, but the cost was getting out of control thanks to the liberal wacko's on the left. Used Chantix for a month and it was easy to ignore the smoking urge from the first week on through. No side effects to speak of from the Chantix, Chantix really worked great for me."


"I have been taking generic eszopiclone 3mg for several years and haven't had a problem until I the pharmacy changed manufacturers to Orchid. The Orchid pill does not put me to sleep. I have had no problem with Teva manufactured eszopiclone. It works just like it's should. Within 30 mins of taking it, I'm asleep.

A year ago I was given Dr Reddys manufactured and it did not put me to sleep either.

So far the only generic that works for me is Teva. I have a flag on my account at the pharmacy that I prefer Teva but they apparently ran out of it last week!!? They gave me Orchid and I haven't had a good nights sleep since.It's really crazy to have an approved generic that doesn't work!!"


"I was EXTREMELY nervous about taking this bc. This is my first bc pill I've taken and it's been great. I just finished my first pack and all I can say is I weigh less and my period was SUPER light! Before bc, my periods were like 4 days long. On birth control, it was literally a day. I didn't have any mood swings or depression. I do feel like it increased my anxiety a tad bit. Always remember, when looking for the right bc for you, never put too much into these reviews. Try it out for yourself."


"I have had reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome for 11 years and I now take 2400mg of Neurontin a day with very little side effects. I would rate it a 6/10."


"I would give it a 10 but will err towards conservative and give a 9; only because it has a high abuse potential and humans are inherently prone to some type of addiction.  It has pretty much NO side effects if taken as directed for adult add and after 5 years on it, I feel it has stabilized me more than any others.  Adderall is second place for me but it is more likely to make me irritable after therapeutic effects wane for the day.  I have taken Desoxyn before and fell asleep!"


"I am preacher( 3 speches a week) after one bad speech and criticism I have developed bad public speech anxiety .....This medication  gave me back my self confidence!!!"


"I was taking Seroquel XR for 5 months and was doing fine.  Then my insurance switched me to Risperdal and I don't like it one bit.  It doesn't do anything for me.  I'm going back to the way I was before the Seroquel."


"On Trulicity for 2 months now, haven't lost weight even though appetite has decreased, and I get frequent heartburn (bad) unless I eat something, definitely seems worse when stomach is empty.  Did some research, don't think I want to stay on this stuff, will see my Endo next week."


"I've been on Aviane for a little over a year. It works great as a birth control and is pretty inexpensive. I have gained weight, but I attribute it to the fact that I am no longer walking to school, and work a sedentary office job. My periods without birth control lasted only 4 days, but now they last a little more than a week, so that's no fun. My sex drive has decreased slightly but not too bad. Overall I am glad I chose this product."


"I got the Implanon at an early age of 17, in December of 2008. I had zero side effects and zero periods. It was awesome. Towards the end of the four years, however, I started having severe breakouts that my dermatologist attributed to the birth control as it was ending its cycle. After it was removed I started a simpler form of birth control (a pill) and I hated it. I just had another Implanon inserted last week."


"I had the Nexplanon inserted in the beginning of May 2016. About 4 weeks later I started my period and it hasn't stopped for more than 3 days since! I cry all the time and feel like I want to rip everyone's face off When they even look at me funny. I'm actually crying as I write this because I feel So guilty about my attitude. It's like I wake up and cannot get into a good mood no matter what I do. My doctor put me on Estrogen to try and stop my period and that worked. Except I cry even more than normal now. I decided to go off of it for the day to see how I felt and I felt great! First time I've felt myself since I had it in, but then my period starting almost immediately. I cannot WAIT to get this out of my arm and be normal again!"


"I personally was very pleased with the enbrel pre-filled syringes. They were very convenient to use. For me, initially, my psoriasis cleared up about 90%. I was very happy. I have a severe case of psoriasis. I was totally miserable with it. As with other medications of this sort, there is no guaranteee of 100% effectiveness, and also the results diminish with time. I am personally very very thankful that I was able to use the enbrel pre-filled syringes."


"I had bad reflux, night nausea and heartburn for nearly 7 months before being diagnosed with an endoscopy. Only on Day 3 of therapy (Amoxicillin, Clarithromycin, and Omeprazole). Side Effects : Mild nausea, no strange taste, but I do get thirsty and I have had quite bad stomach pain (bloating, gas etc) and back pain. I was also very scared to take these meds after reading all the comments but so far so good. Most annoying thing is having to take so many meds at one time! Hoping I have no new side effects. I do take a probiotic and anti nausea pills twice per day with the antibiotics and I do take the antibiotics with food. I really hope that after the 14 days I am cured as I don't want to have to do this again!"


"This is my third day using this pain medicine. It works great.  I have tried Tylex, and other codeine related medicines in which I would take up to 5 to 6 pills a day.
I have been able to use only 2 a day without any depression.  I suffer chronic ankle foot pain from weighing over 300 pounds, and cannot sleep at night. Now I am able to get the rest that I need without feeling terrible in the morning. It has a very positive feeling. I did notice a loss of appetite."


"I've been diagnosed with bipolar 1(Runs in family)borderline personality, gen anxiety and epilepsy. I take 400 XR mg of serequal at night with 1mg lorazepam,60mg mirtazapine(SNRI), 10mg lexapro(SSRI) in the morn, 1000mg of depakote in morn and 1300mg at night, 100mg of lamotrigine in morn and 200mg at night-before seroquel I still had the mania and depression although less intense due to my other med levels finally correct, but once on seroquel the length between phases has been much longer, and to a point even lessened the intensity of the highs and lows more ,
Between phases I've felt more life, calmness, happy and much more. I totally recommend this drug. It's only major side effect for me has been weight gain(a lot of)"


"I started taking this medicine for its obvious indication as birth control, but also wanted to get on it for it's anti-androgenic properties.
I've noticed crazy mood swings; I've had several anxiety attacks, and depression that has become out of control. I haven't really noticed a decrease in acne (although I never suffered from it to begin with, I still have the occasional couple zits on my chin). However, I have noticed a decrease in speed of growth of unwanted facial hair.
Decreased sex drive, nausea, and weight loss are also a side effect I have experienced. I am just now getting over the nausea. Also--I had breakthrough bleeding for about 2 1/2 weeks. I'm going to try it a couple more months to see if I regulate the hormones better."


"I have struggled with insomnia for years. My biggest problem is either staying asleep or falling asleep. I worry a lot at night as well and can hear a pin drop when I'm asleep. I was taking benzos but found that I needed them almost every night and that started to worry me so my physician gave me lunesta to try. (I have tried Ambien and Ambien CR, both did the opposite for me and kept me up all night). I love Lunesta. Not only do I fall asleep comfortably, I stay asleep. It feels natural, not like I am drugged. I wake up refreshed and ready for my day. I don't even need to take it every night, I found that if I take it a few nights, I don't really need it the following nights. Also I have not had the metal taste at all."


"It worked but the first day of taking after my vertigo issue I slept all day & all night. Took second day and all I did was sleep, I can't take it and function and definitely go to work and take it. I walk around in a fog even if try to keep busy while taking during the day."


"Maybe its just me but I ABSOLUTELY LOVE MY Mirena. Some cramps and minor bleeding in the beginning as expected, no complaints, no side effects, my sex drive is way up (which I very much like) and was not the case when I was using the pill. Love it."


"Took two 10mg tabs twice a  day and found it to be effective for relieving muscle spasms in my back.

When I first started taking it I had wild, vivid dreams and would often wake up at night confused as to where I was. Sleeping with better illumination help a little with this.

Things have settled down recently."


"Had been struggling for about a week to go regularly so I decided to try something new. I took 3 pills  @10pm  with a 16oz bottle of water and woke up @3am with horrible cramping that lasted about 3hrs but  overall it got the job done. I would definitely recommend this just not the dosage I would start with one....good luck"


"Plate in my neck. Bulging disc L-4 and L-5. Not as good at relieving pain as Vicodin but helps me cope without having another surgery."


"My blood pressure was not controlled sufficiently with amlodipine 5mg. I take Exforge 5/160 and my pressure has never been better. My blood pressure was averaging 140/90 with amlodipine, and now with Exforge, my pressure is 118/72."


"I've been taking Jolessa for 8 months. My first 2 months went great after that everything went downhill. Acne on my face, itching in certain areas and I've been having abnormal cycles. My cycle would come on TWICE a month and lasted about 10 days. Cramps were horrible and it was heavy flow for EVERYDAY. It was some days I would just spot out of nowhere. This is one type of birth control pills I don't recommend."


"I started this birth control my freshman year of high school (15-16) due to ovarian cysts. I absolutely adored this medication until about six months ago. Six years on the same pill is pretty impressive! I knew exactly when my period would start and end. Friday at three gone by Sunday at one. About six months ago I started feeling v mood swing, sadness (for no reason), crying out of no where, weight gain and inability to loose weight (which in fairness could be caused by my ovarian disease). All of those symptoms are also what people with Thyroid issues have. I had my thyroid checked and it turns out it was an abnormal hormonal level due to long use of this birth control! Other than that i have had absolutely no problems at all."


"I had five toenails affected with nail fungus. My Podiatrist put me on Jublia 15 months ago. I have had 4 laser treatments and have faithfully used Jublia every morning for 15 months. I have kept my nails clean and short. At the beginning of my treatment I was getting a bottle of Jublia delivered to my home at no cost for about 8 months. One bottle would last about 3 weeks. Then suddenly I wasn't getting refills. After several phone calls I was told I needed to pay $40 per bottle. I was ok with that as I really wanted to continue the treatment for one year as recommended by my Dr. After I began paying for it, I noticed the bottle was actually full and lasted about 6 weeks. I have only seen a slight improvement. Didn't work!!"


"I have been taking diazepam 5mg tablets daily for about 1.5 years, alongside various painkillers dependant on my pain levels, the strongest of which is oramorph. I have a genetic condition called Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. It presents itself in many ways but the symptom I'm explaining today is frequent joint dislocation. I dislocate various joints 20-30 times a day, bigger joints esp hips require morphine and diazepam. The diazepam works well for the spasm that surrounds the affected joint, meaning I can relocated it easier. The sedation effect goes away after a few days. I've never felt addicted to this med but I know it is addictive for others. Sometimes I will take 10mg for a bad dislocation. I highly recommend it if you stick to the dose."


"I'm using this pill for the second time -- for the last few years, I didn't need birth control as the man I was committed to had a vasectomy. The first time I used Ortho TriCyclen I was 18 and continued use until 21. Now I'm 25 and have been using it again for 2 months now.
I love this pill!  The only negatives I've experienced have been very mild and include slight weight gain (5 lbs), but mainly in the breasts and hips (and whoever complained about looking more like an hourglass??), and I've also, after two periods on it, have noticed that my periods are more painful. It's not awful in my case, I never really had a problem with cramping anyway without the pill. But, my periods are very light, short (2-3 days), and manageable. No complaints!"


"Took a ten day dosage for urethritis (similar to UTI) and it did not cure it - though some symptoms went away. My friend also had it, though, and it worked fine for him.  I recently changed to Ciprofloxacin, so hopefully that will have better results."


"Felt a cold sore coming, went to pharmacy and started treating it. Thank God for Abreva, it's definitely sped up the healing process!"


"This medication has completely changed my life.  I was on 45 mg. MSContin and 10mg. Percosets for breakthroughs and was breaking through every day, multiple times a day.  Then my doctor put me on Fentanyl patches (generic Duragesic), 25 mcg/hr., changed every 3 days.  Literally, my life changed overnight.  Pain is now down to "noise" level--yeah, I'm not 100% pain free, but no pain med can do that.  Now, I breakthrough maybe once over the 3-day period."


"Because of my adhd I couldnt sleep at night. With this medication I get a full night of sleep and I can finally enjoy daytime. It's amazing. I use 12.5mg."


"Hi, this is an updated experience.

I have now been on Vraylar for just under 2 months.

Once the side effects (PAIN!!! Lack of sleep, blurred vision) wore off, it really became a miracle. Even other people notice a difference.

I did have to increase my dose, which caused severe tiredness and restlessness for a few days, but all in all it wasn't horrible. If you've been on stuff like Geodon, the tiredness isn't even comparable, but definitely tired.

My biggest issue is the weight gain. I have BED on top of Bipolar and this has made my BED rear it's ugly head BAD. But, my doctor wants me to keep with the meds because he feels it's a side effect that will wear off.

Overall, very happy with my improvement."


"After having arthroscopic knee surgery, I developed a persistent skin infection (cellulitis) at the surgery site. I spent a month on different antibiotics that didn't clear the infection (cephalexin, clindamycin, and ciprofloxacin) and was finally admitted to the hospital for another surgery and treatment with IV antibiotics (vancomycin, zosyn).  Zyvox has the same coverage as vancomycin but can be taken orally, which allowed me to leave the hospital after a week.  I'm about finished with a 15 day course of Zyvox and the infection seems cleared.  I haven't experienced many side effects - I've had a headache and felt a little tired and dizzy, but that's it."


"I'm on my second week of Claravis 20mg, 29yrs old. My first week was okay, until I get my period, and now I'm breaking out again. I always breakout around my period. I hope it gets better. Maybe birth control pill will help my acne, but I don't want to take any birth control pills."


"I'm 18, no children but sexually active with my boyfriend. I have had Skyla for 3 months now and I only have positives. Insertion was uncomfortable, it didn't hurt. My face is clearer, I have less appetite, my periods are getting lighter and best of all Im not a teen mom!"


"I've tried multiple birth control pills and the mirena, all of which either gave me horrible acne, mood swings, constant bleeding, or abdominal pain. I've now been on the generic of generess (kaitlib) for 4 months and have had a positive experience. I no longer have the horrible mood swings or extreme pms / pmdd symptoms that I did without birth control and on the other brands. No pregnancy, and I do take other prescriptions with it as well which have so far not interfered.  The only side effects I've had are a higher appetite, slightly increased hair growth where I don't want it, and now that it cleared my facial acne, I have it on my butt.. never had to use face wash on my butt before now.."


"Is expensive but takes the edge off. I use for L-spine DJD and combine with 300mg Neurontin for best effect. Less problems with gastrointestinal upset without hassle of narcotics. Some skin irritation (ask for a sample if you have sensitive skin). Some trouble keeping in place."


"I've had high blood pressure for years, on Thursday my blood pressure was 206/102. Started this on Friday and the following Thursday got rechecked and it's was 132/88. I was in tears, my blood pressure hasn't been this low in years no more headaches, dizziness, blurry vision. I'm so thankful for Azor, it just might have saved my life."


"I was given m367 for 2 months now and they dont work. Very little pain relief.  I took another brand 7.5 which worked 2 times more than the 10 mg m367"


"I was initially given two Lo Loestrin Fe samples and had no issues until making the switch to Microgestin Fe 1/20 a few days ago. Due to breaking out in a rash (which zigzags across the top of my thigh) and nerve issues (numbness/pain/tingling that's made it difficult to walk) with my foot, I had to stop taking the pill after 6 days of use. I'm relieved to know that it works for so many. "


"I have extensive sinus disease and so many polyps that a CT could not pick up if part of my sinuses even existed anymore. I've also had 2 surgeries with no relief. My quality of life has been VERY poor. My ENT just put me on Veramyst and after 2 days I noticed a big relief. I don't feel like a colony of giant polyps are invading every orafice in my head. I haven't had a migraine, earache or retro-orbital headache in over a week. I haven't regained my sense of smell, however, I'm still discovering the pro's and con's of Veramyst. My neck, back and other body pain is worse but I don't know if that's because the focus has been taken off my face and head. Right now I'm just thankful for some relief and delaying frontal sinus obliteration."


"I have used Imitrex by autoinjection since it first came out. After years of migraine taking my day away, this tiny injection allows me to take it back.  Unlike the other medicines I take this at first onset and 30-35 min later continue my day on schedule.  No nap, no regrets, no nausea.  After initial prescription met with the manufacturers rep who helped with dosing.  I was pioneering any new products when this came out.  Wegmans Pharmacist and my MD and the drug rep were great help.  Now 2 shots, 1 in each leg right away. I'm 220 lbs."


"Lithium was a God send. It elevated my mood to prevent suicidal thoughts and prevented manic episodes. I had to stop taking it because I had urinary problems unassociated with the lithium, but which were taxing my kidneys and my doctor suggested I stop taking it to prevent further damage.  It was hard to stop taking because it worked so well for me.  I miss it.  I had no other symptoms except I liked water a lot more."


"I've been using Ortho Novum 777 for about 6 months now, I switched from the Xulane patch that I had been using for 6 years. I thought the side effects from the Xulane were just me until I switched. On Xulane, I was experiencing heavy flow, migraines, mood swings, and a crazy sex drive, and was really hard for me to lose weight. Now I no longer experience ANY migraines, mood swings and my sex drive seems a lot more normal. I also have only a 2-3 day light period. The first couple of days taking Ortho Novum 777, I experienced light nausea but after that no more. I am not sure if this pill had any effect on me losing weight since I started exercising and eating healthier at the same time but I've lost 27 lbs."


"I had to quit this medication because it made me agitated and very paranoid.  I was to the point that I was going to quit my job and was convinced that my family was turning on me.  I stopped and within 1.5 months everything resolved. I am now on Ocella and it works great."


"I have interstitial cystitis for 15 yrs now. I have tried everything. Lyrica worked great for pain but too many side effects.  I am back to amitriptyline.  Works really well and very inexpensive versus thousands for Lyrica.  I even took it during my three pregnancies. All my babies healthy.  Dr said this medicine has been around so long that he was comfortable giving it to me during pregnancy for my pain."


"This review is premature as I am on day 4.  I awoke on day 3 with a peaceful mental outlook and very little anxiety, which is most unusual for me.  I have a lot of work-related reasons to be anxious.  I am very happy and look forward to continued improvement with Cymbalta.  I feel hopeful, not hopeless!  Only side effect has been a mild headache that went away with NSAID."


"5'11 and  255 lbs started three months ago. Early days seemed like my weight loss was minimal but once I stuck with my diet and cleaned the cobwebs off the bike. Then the weight came off 3.4 pounds per week average now 212 pounds and going strong. Side effect a little dry mouth the rest of side effects never happened to me. It cost 75.00 and I would have got more if I knew this was going to happen."


"Taking contrave for 3 months. Lost 20 pounds. Side effects cotton mouth, jitters, irritable, twitching, stomach cramps. All went away after 3 weeks except the cotton mouth. If you pay full price they have a program where you pay $70 for first 3 refills then $60 after that."


"I started using Sprintec after requesting a pill that helped reduce acne. 1st month I was on the pill I was extremely nauseated without vomiting during the day. It gradually decreased and I currently experience no nausea at all in my 3rd month. Literally the only other con of this pill is that I have gained about 5-7 lbs. which is significant for me because I am 5'0 and have always maintained the exact same weight. On the bright side, my skin is MUCH clear with very few breakouts (they are somewhat more frequent when I am on my period). I have NO cramps which is huge for me because they used to be almost debilitating. My bra cup size has also increase from a "B" to a "C", and I feel less moody while on my period."