"I went to my doctor for Phentermine awhile back and he wouldn't give it to me. He said I could do it on my own and that I didn't have much to lose.  WELL fast forward a year and here I am on Phentermine On and Off since March.  I definately notice and feel a difference. People have noticed a difference as well.  I lost about 15lbs since March.  I did stop it for a few weeks and gained some back but now I'm losing again.  It Definately helps curb your appetite and I may stay on this pill until I get to my goal weight because I notice I eat more when I am not on it.  this is not a quick and easy pill for weight loss. Granted you will lose a lot of weight as it will suppress your appetite but don't think its easy.  Good luck to all I recommend it."


"I'm a Bipolar II with Panic Disorder.
There is a possibility that I'm Mildly Narcoleptic also.

The following Cocktail has me functioning at 100% for many years.

10mg of Abilify once  a week - Increased concentration and did away with panic disorder
1mg of Xanax Every night along with a botanical extract call Lemon Balm- For Sleep
250mg of Nuvigil- Makes me alert and awake and full of energy.

I believe that the Nuvigil works for me as an Antidepressant. If you are full of energy how can you be depressed? I believe the Abilify keeps the anxiety and panic disorder and mania in check.

"


"I have tried and failed so many times to lose weight with low calorie and exercise. I went to a weight loss clinic and they gave me tenuate. I'm always so worried about weird side effects but I'm happy I don't have any with tenuate. I have so much energy and painted almost my whole house in two days. I'm on 75 mg, and have to force myself to eat that's never happened before. It's 2 weeks and 5 lbs off. I'm hopeful. Please post more success stories."


"I'm so happy with Drysol.  About a year ago, I used to sweat constantly under my armpits no matter what I did.  My problem would only become worse when I would go out in public.  I'd be so afraid to lift my arms, lest I show off my sweat, that I would only sweat more.  I developed anxiety of going out even around friends.  My confidence plunged.  I've only been using Drysol for a short amount of time, but I can already see huge improvements.  My confidence is beginning to return, but I still catch myself feeling under my arms to see if there is any dampness.  Nevertheless, I'm still dry. 10/10 would recommend."


"I started using Euflexxa several years ago while training for a half marathon.  Having a previous meniscus tear, I wanted to err on the safe side for the training, especially being in my 60's and overweight.  About a year ago, I experienced another meniscus tear and recovery was difficult at best.  It was to the point I was begging the Dr. for a new replacement.  A second opinion confirmed I was definitely a candidate.  I toughed it out.  Therapy, exercise, losing 40 pounds, continuous stretching, massages have paid off.  Even though I limp a little and stiff in the morning, replacement is off the radar.  I'm now going back for more injections before the end of the year.  They are a little pricey but definitely cheaper than a knee replacement."


"I got on this birth control at 47 because I was tired of having bad cramps. I don't have any feminine problems so I really didn't need a cycle at all. I have been taking this pill for 3 years with no cycle at all. I did ask my doctor can I get off at year 2 but she said if I'm not in menopause my cycle could come down. It doesn't bother me to pop this pill daily along with my other meds. It did what I wanted who wants to deal with a cycle at my age."


"I had been diagnosed with Meneire's disease and unfortunately one of the side problems associated with it is vertigo. I take meclizine every day as a preventative and have been vertigo free on all the days I've taken it. On the days I don't take it, there's generally a 75% chance that the vertigo will come back hard."


"I have been on Vraylar for probably 4 or 5 months now. It has been great. At first I didn't think it helped, then we doubled my dose from 3 mg to 6 mg and it started to work. It keeps my mixed episodes at bay, which are always the ones that get me hospitalized. Any drug that will keep me out of the hospital is a miracle drug for me. Also, I have gained no weight on it (I've actually lost 7 lbs) despite the studies showing quick weight gain. Overall, I'd say give Vraylar a shot if your doctor recommends it. There are very few side effects compared to the other atypicals I've been on, and I've been on quite a few. Also, go to Vraylar's website and get the coupon called Vraypay. It reduced my copay to just $15!"


"Without a doubt Aciphex is the only medicine that stopped my GERD."


"I had no idea that I had the clap because I have not been with anyone for months. I took the 2 pills as soon as I got home from the pharmacy because the pharmacist said there were no side effects. Oh was he wrong. 30 min after I took it I had a sharp pain in my stomach and nausea. It was unbearable. I laid in bed with a headache as well and fell asleep for an hour. I woke up feeling better but now I have started to feel terrible again. Had some diarrhea, but did not feel like throwing up. I am still nauseous and have a headache. Treating chlamydia was so much worse than treating gonorrhea. :("


"Plan B definitely helps with not getting pregnant but the emotional level is TERRIBLE. I react super bad to hormones so this has been a nightmare."


"Chantix definitely stopped me from smoking. Within days of starting the medication, the number of cigarettes I was smoking during the first week dwindled down to zero. I liked that the medication makes the satisfaction of smoking go away and the taste/smell of cigarettes absolutely horrible. However, the only major side effect I experienced was depression. It was getting so bad I had to stop taking Chantix after the second week. Even though I stopped early, I still do not want to smoke and the depression went away. I feel great. Because of the side effects, I couldn't give the medication a higher rating than 8. Instead of thinking about taking it off the market, they should improve it so that side effects such as depression are lower."


"I love how Yasmin clears my acne up without fail (usually within first week). However, second month in and I've experienced terrible depression and feel teary at the slightest things. Feeling down is getting worse and worse as I continue taking it and I'm actually a very happy person which is why I will never touch this stuff again."


Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

"I was concerned about starting Safyral after reading some of the reviews here, but have been pleasantly surprised by how easy my transition onto it has been. I was not on any contraceptive previously, and when I started my Safyral regimen my ONLY side effect was very light spotting for the first month. Not only did I escape mood swings, weight gain, acne, nausea, etc., but my usual menstrual symptoms (bloating, cramps, breakouts) have become almost nonexistent. I am not yet sexually active so I can't speak to Safyral's effectiveness as a contraceptive, but I've been very happy with it in the meantime."


"Every time I'm prescribed Amoxil I have yeast infections for a week or so. Diflucan is also a given."


"I've had the implant for 9 months almost to the day after switching over from the pill which I had taken for several years. I took the pill for three months back to back as recommended by my doctor when I first had the implant put in and only had a light period  (but heavy cramping) in the week I came off the pill. Since then until now I haven't had any bleeding, spotting, or cramping. 2 days ago I started experience sharp stabbing cramps and today have spotted a little. I really hope this doesn't continue/that it doesn't develop into bleeding half the month like it has for other people because up until now this has been amazing. If this continues though I'll probably go to my GP and get it removed."


"I have anxiety and depression. Lexapro is the first anxiety medication I have taken since I've only been diagnosed a week ago. I can tell you that by a long shot this medication has helped me. I have major anxiety driving and the first day I was on it, my anxiety driving was 95% gone. I take 10 mg of lexapro and take 50 mg of Tranzadone to sleep at night. Both are very helpful in conjunction. Plus lexapro doesn't make me feel like a zombie !! Win win."


"I have had depression as long as I can remember,I went to my Dr and he prescribed me Prozac, I honestly vaugly even remember anything about that, which was one of the symptoms forgetfulness it was REALLY bad so I got off of it and got prescribed lexapro all that did was make me sleep 24/7 so again I got off of that and finally was prescribed Bupropion 150mg the symptoms in the beginning weren't to bad and within about two weeks I began feeling like a human being again. It literally felt like a huge weight had been lifted off me. :) The only symptom I seem to have that's really bothersome is it gives me really bad insomnia, other then that it's great. I'm proud to say I've been on it almost a year now & it's definitely improved my life. :)"


"This medicine has changed my life.  I was ready to kill myself, and having terrible situational depressive episodes.  After only one week of Pristiq, I was writing music and enjoying my family again.  My situation has not changed and I still have physical pain, but my outlook on life is a complete turnaround.  "


"This worked great for me! Full 8 hours sleep and woke up very refreshed with no drowsiness.

However it did not work as well when used on long haul flight as i continually woke up. Still not much drowsiness though"


"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 took this medication two years ago, I was on it for six months, I didn't drop weight but I did loose inches. I was wearing a size 26 in plus size and went down to a 22. I just started taking this again two days ago, my current weight is 295, I am 5'5, female, and currently wearing a size 22 plus size. I am drinking premier protien shakes once a day for extra protien and meal replacement since I work over nights. I eat breakfast, have my shake for lunch, and eat a small amount for dinner but keeping my calorie intake between 900-1200 calories a day, I have replaced sweet tea with flavored bottled water, and I'm counting my steps for exercise. I am hoping to get down to a size 18 within 3 months. Wish me luck."


"What a nightmare Chantix has been  for me. I don't think I have enough space to tell the whole story so I'll just condense it.  Eight years ago I believe I started to take it and took it for less than a week, it would show up in Dr. reports but I'd say maybe four days.  I lost my ability to sleep although sometimes it would feel like I was but I was dreaming awake I knew everything that was going on. I quit taking it and went back to my doctor and told him what was going on.  We tried multiple medications to help me sleep. Finally trazodone worked.  I've been taking it ever since and just recently thought that I'd try going  off of it. It's been a nightmare it's the whole not sleeping pattern again living my  dreams while awake in bed. I guess they cut me off I can't write anymore."


"I took Zoloft for a couple of years...it worked great for depression but it absolutely killed my sex drive."


"Having an awful time with yasmin have been on it about a year and a half have gained about a stone and a half l. Have tender breasts constantly. Sex drive is non existant its putting a strain on my relationship. Have increased 3 cup sizes since i started taking it. Cant wa8t to go see GP and get rid of this awful pill once and for all!"


"I've lost weight, and I have had my period non-stop (except for one 2-day break) for almost a month and a half now. I've had a small bout of acne but it seems to be disappearing now."


"I have had body acne for 7 years. Just started my third month of Amnesteem. I have seen decent results but still not 100% gone. I have experienced mild back pain, chapped lips, dry skin, headaches and some stomach irritability. Except for the side effects I would recommend this product."


"I'm 25 with one child & had Skyla inserted about 8 hours ago. This was my fist time ever trying an IUD. I asked the doctor for ibuprofren before the insertion. The pain was barely anything. It felt like a slight pinch and scrape but very tolerable. The procedure took about 1-2 minutes. I've had maybe 3, 4 little cramps at the most since & a little spotting. I've always struggled with acne and from reading some reviews seems as if Skyla might make it worse :( My fingers are crossed that it will actually help it! Haven't had it long enough to fully see how I do with it but so far I'm glad I got it! :)"


"I started to have severe anxiety and panic attacks after a car accident. This drug did wonders! Before the accident when my anxiety was small I took 20mg whenever I felt anxious and it made me feel amazing! No anxiety whatsoever! After the car accident my doctor up the dose to 60mg every day because I was panicking a lot!.... Now that I'm calmer I take 10mg once a day. This drug really makes a difference!! For the better! I shake when I'm super anxious and it also makes you super steady. I felt very confident! It mainly works for physical anxiety symptoms, if I still am panicking mentally after I take the propranolol then I'll take half of a 0.5 Ativan to help...but Its an amazing drug! Try it! I'm terrified of meds but this one is amazing!"


"I am on the third month of this birth control. Since I have started Camrese, my face remains clear and my breats grew a bit as well. And I like the idea of having only four periods a year. However, the spotting has been an absolute nightmare. I had no spotting at all up until the end of month two, and the spotting has not stopped since (I am nearing the end of month three). Sometimes it will seem like it has stopped, but then an hour later I will be bleeding again. It is exhausting. I don't know when it will stop, but I hope it will stop soon, or I'll definitely switch pills again. The spotting is the only negative side affect I have had thus far."


"I actually take it for my  Psoriatic arthritis for neuropathy. Took only 30 for days worked great but  my blood pressure went from 128/78 before starting to 178/116 the day I stopped it . My Doctor told  me it probably wasn't the Trokendi XR because there is no listing of raising blood pressure in the list of side effects, but 1 week after stopping it my BP is back to normal . USERS BEWARE !!!"


"I've been taking Gianvi for about three years, and have never experienced any negative side effects. I've noticed my periods have gradually become shorter and lighter, decreasing from about 4-5 constant days of heavy/moderate bleeding to 2-3 days of moderate bleeding and another day of light spotting. Additionally, prior to taking Gianvi, my periods were fairly painful for the first two days, but this medication seems to have helped dramatically with my cramping. Now I typically only experience one day of cramping, and sometimes it's so light that I don't need to take painkillers. Finally, I always know the exact day my period will begin. Gianvi has made my periods so much more manageable, and as an added bonus, my acne cleared up too!"


"I've had my Mirena for over a month now. Insertion sucked, but I had some kind of small blockage in my cervix that the Dr had to poke through (he said most women don't have that). I bled for a couple of days after, but didn't experience any real spotting or cramping until my first period. I had to call in sick to work one day because of the pain, but it still wasn't as bad as my pre-Mirena cramping. I haven't stopped bleeding since, but it's very light. I know this can happen for the first few months, so I've committed to a full year before I start wondering if it should be removed or not. I'm very hopeful that Mirena and I will have a good, long relationship though."


"Calms and relaxes without grogginess"


"I love this medicine. I am getting ready to go to Hawaii and sure enough, started to get a cold before the trip.  I took this, along with drinking Emergen-C, and it dried up my nose and my cough was gone within 3 hours and I have yet to cough again.  Only downside (and this could be because I'm only 105 lbs), but it did give me the runs.  Fair trade considering I can now breathe without coughing on everyone."


"I am 68 and have been using Avodart and Tamusolin together now for about a month.  A serious side effect suffered is extreme difficulty obtaining an erection and/or ejaculation.  A minor side effect has been light-headedness.  At my age the serious side effect does not really bother me but being light-headed is a concern in my employment as a transit driver.  I believe the Tamusolin is the light-headedness culprit but my doctor does not want me to continue it much longer."


"Even before I got fired valium kept me calm and stress free. You don't have to take to many for them to work. You can skip days and still feel the same affect."


"Started night shift work again after being on days for 14 years.  A friend told me about Provigil.  Asked my doctor and got the prescription. Unbelievable!  No drowsiness during the night, no spike and drop like caffeine or energy drinks, and fall right to sleep when I get ready to.  I'm in the trucking industry and it's great."


"After years of klonopin/Xanax & zolft, MY so-called Dr switches me to Buspar& Lexapro. This is the most worthless bunch of junk medicine ever created. It just sent me into benzo withdrawals !!! Horrible ones that last days. I have to find another Dr that had mercy on me and put me back on Xanax."


"I have been on this medicine for 3 month for my PTSD and I find it has helped somewhat, I can think straight, calm, centered. It's wonderful in combination with Lyrica for my GAD in which I'm in the-4% that gets euphoria from it."


"Was given Cipro for a bladder infection. Took it for 5 or 6 days. Every day I felt sicker to the point that I couldn't even eat. Lost 10 pounds in three days. All I could do was sleep. My wife looked it up and found that this antibiotic has fluoride in it. No wonder I felt sick!  I have never had a reaction to any other medications so this was new for me. Within 24 hours of stopping Cipro, I felt like myself again so I knew it was the medication. Fluoride, really?  Can anyone say "Lab Rat". Never again!"


"Do not get this! I got these in 2008 after the birth of my daughter. From the beginning I had heavier periods and cramping so bad I couldn't get out of bed for at least a day. I got to where I was bleeding constantly for a month or two at a time. I ended up having it surgically removed in 2013 because it shifted and stuck through my uterine wall. I have been TTC since then. Now instead of always having a period, I will go  months without one and still have not been able to carry full term (2 miscarriages)."


"Completely changed my life for the better. I've had panic attacks for as long as I can remember, literally. I should have been diagnosed at a young age and who knows how things would have turned out, BUT it does help tremendously. I get that doctors are hesitant to prescribe it because it is scheduled and realistically you will be on benzocdiazepines forever if you have serious panic problems like I do, and I know many of you know how debilitating this disease is.  But what is better; intractable panic all day with your teeth being ground down and your BP 200/120, or being on a relatively harmless controlled substance that can give you a life? Not a hard choice to me!"


"I am 21 with a 6 month old child. I just got the Mirena today. The insertion was not that bad. I text the whole time she was doing it. It felt just like a pap and took less than five mins. I got it on my last day of my period and so far some mild bleeding and cramping, but way better than going through another labor."


"I have been on this birth contraceptive for five months,  some may say you should wait several months to fully review but I am currently dealing with cystic acne,  that of which I have never ever had before and funny thing is I'm also on an acne medication and it still won't fix anything (been on it for three and a half months). It has not helped my cramps, makes me nauseous and I have developed heavy depression from time to time with no reason to. I'm gonna get off of it as soon as possible but whenever I take the placebo pills is when I get insane acne, gonna have to make sure I use a very strong acne medication when I do get off of it since my hormones are so out of balance "


"I have only taken Abilify for about 2 weeks but it has been the best experience yet with meds. Very mild side effects that only lasted for 2 days. I wake up early with tons of energy and motivation. The thought of leaving the house during the day doesn't make me want to crawl in a hole. I have not had ONE depressing thought or episode and for someone with Bi Polar, that is AMAZING."


"I've been using Levora for about 3 months and finally coming around to reading theses reviews it makes sense why I've been acting/feeling so weird.
I don't recall discussing any of these symptoms with my doctor but it wasn't till with third month that I noticed the wait gain. Through out using this pill I have found myself way more emotion than I usually am.
My anxiety has reached its peak even though I've worked really hard to keep it under control I get irritated for almost anything.
My sex drive has gone from 4 days a week to once every 2 weeks. Maybe.
Me and my partner are both very sad about it even though he hasn't left me. I feel like if we didn't come to this conclusion he might have. Definitely switching to something different."


"When I got my first shot, I bleed for 23 days none stop. Worst experience ever, don't try."


"I had 2 blood clots as a result of a hairline fracture in my ankle.  Consequently, I was given Coumadin April 14.  I started Revlimid May 7.  May 25 I had a new blood clot even though my INR was 3.7 - in range to prevent clotting.  I was hospitalized and missed a Memorial Day party.   The doctors were baffled and thought the Coumadin was not effective.   I disagreed, stopped Revlimid immediately and stayed on Coumadin.  I flew to and from Italy this month with no blood clotting...the food was fabulous although I miss some eating great salads.  (Kidney issues prevent the other blood thinning remedies)"


"I'd rather suffer with the allergies than fight the sleepiness.   My Dr said it would not cause drowsiness,  well that's not so."


"Once I added this medicine to the 2 other medicines I was taking ... my T-cell count went very high and my viral load went UNDETECTABLE..for first time ever. Even though it does take a little time to learn technique it was well worth it. Definitely recommend this medicine. No side effects at all from this medication either 5 years plus and still doing great on it. The other 2 medicines I am on are Videx EC and Isentress. In fact I was in the study for Merck for Isentress."


"I've been on and off different birth control methods for years (since high school) I am now 27 and this is by far the best contraceptive I've used.

Not to reiterate what others have said, but the pain for the first few weeks was rough. But nothing an Advil or Tylenol couldn't take care of. I think of it most like an the level of discomfort you feel after any outpatient procedure.

I was spotty for about 5 weeks after I first got it inserted. After that I had normal periods. Some of the greatest benefits to me were

1. NOT GAINING WEIGHT!  (I actually lost weight, my boobs got bigger, and my body just looked more womanly- including my butt!)

2. No real side effects but a little cramping discomfort every now and again."


"First time I went on Ambien CR, I was disoriented and felt like I was having an out-of-body experience.  I was on it for 5 days.  I decided after trying several other medicines that I would try it again.  Now, I get 8 hrs asleep and I feel better now that I am getting to sleep.  Still am a little tired throughout the day but I don't feel insane from lack of sleep.  Definetly hooked on it because when I miss I know."


"I  am  male,  50 years old and recently diagnosed with ADHD.   Started taking Concerta almost 4 weeks ago, and  much like everyone else, started  at 18mg dosage and now  at 54mg.   I'm not really sure how Concerta has affected me in  my daily life yet,  accept  perhaps helping me getting into deep sleep and dream again.  there are number of symptoms that I like to share with you:

-     I wasn't much of a forgetful person to start with,  but now I  tend to forget things

-      definitely  low libido and ejaculation issue

-      lack of appetite

-       lost interest talking to people  specially woman/ mind you, I'm single

-        no problems sleeping, though I  also take   10mg  Cipralex"


"Synthroid saved my life....been taking it for almost four years now.  I had all of the worst symptoms in the worst way of a basically dead thyroid.  I was feeling better within a week of taking it and continued to feel better and better every day for about the next six months.  That's when it leveled off and I've been happy (and grateful) ever since. It took about a year or so to lose all of the weight I gained as a result of crummy thyroid. The weight just came right off after taking Synthroid. I'm on 225Mcg per day with very minimal side effects...so minimal that I can't recall what they are at the moment."


"I was diagnosed with acid reflux at 14 and always had heartburn. But after a while pain accompanied the heartburn and began to wake me up in the middle of the night and would not let me go back to sleep. My doctor assumed it was an ulcer and decided to put me on Pepcid AC and Nexium, one tablet each a day. I was still in a quite a bit of pain. and when I went to see a specialist they preformed an endoscopy and found that i had a severe case of gastritis. They prescribed me Zegerid and the difference was unbelievable. After about a week I was completely pain free. No more heartburn or pain. But I always have to make sure I take it once a day or else ill pay for it the next day. Overall, I don't know what I would do without it."


"Been using the fentanyl patch for about 6 yrs. now using 2 100mcg patches every 48 hrs. Using 72 hrs, the pain would come back with withdrawal symptoms. The major problem was getting it to stay on, but covering it with a TegaDerm took care of most of that issue. It works for pain better than oral medicines and you don't have to go through the trouble of swallowing pills all the time, just apply and forget it for a couple of days. I would recommend this as a good alternative to pills."


"For anyone setting on the fence about latuda please give it a try. Its new and has least side effects. After trying geodon, tegretol, abilify and others this past year and one other which suddenly made hair loss which was a side effect plus it really wasn't the best, I tried latuda, first week I felt confused etc. So I stopped taking it less than a week. Iam med sensitive big time, everyone suggested to try again for one month and I did and confused and forgetfulness etc passed in a weeks time and a month no side effects and I began to be my old self finally after two years. I'm happy and feel great. No anxiety or depression now. Very clear and focused and not forgetful. Concentration is great.20mg pm. Cymbalta am 60mg. Hope I helped"


"I just started applying the cream tonight and I'm feeling hopeless because I don't feel anything down there. I was hoping that it would burn a little just like how it burns when the doctor applies the wart removal acid. I really hope this is going to work because this has been really frustrating and emotional for me. It started with just one wart outside my vagina and all of a sudden I now have a cluster of warts around my anal area (I don't have anal sex all)"


"I've been taking this for a year now. I am worried that the day I try going off this- I may have an issue. I'm in bed within 30 minutes of when I take this 99% of the time! I take 50mg a night. I've taken 100mg before, and unless you have 12  hours for sleep, I would not recommend it."


"Levaquin is not for me, even though it did help clear up my sinus infection.  The tendonitis and joint pain were just too much for me.  What they fail to tell you is that with lots of people who take this drug, the side effects do NOT go away with discontinuation of the drug. I now feel like I have arthritis in my hips, knees, elbows, and hands that simply will not go away, and I blame the Levaquin for these lingering symptoms.  I would not recommend the drug to anyone unless their sinus infection simply will not respond to other treatments."


"Librium is AWESOME for my alcohol withdrawals. Maybe everyone is different but it works real good for me. I'm up doing housework when I should be shaking on the couch and not being able to do anything."


"Changed my life.  Quiets the irrational fears and depression that accompany anxiety disorder.  Taking 10mg/daily.  Weight gain but could also be because I'm happy and eating again.  Also sleep great and feel calm.  No sexual side effects.  Stay with it for 6-8 weeks.  If it doesn't work for you, try another medication until you find the one that clicks.  Don't give up!"


"Non cyclical breast pain, decreased sex drive, difficulty losing weight, discharge.  Definitely not the worst I've been on but the hormonal effects it had on me were not worth staying on it.  It also did not do a lot to help my bad pms symptoms like others I have been on."


"I'm 18 I got diagnosed with e.coli and this drug is clearing it up but I'm experiencing nausea fever fatigue and headaches.I take it 4 times a day for 7 days this drug Is horrible don't recommend it"


"Have been on it for a month, age 26. Also use Retin-A and Acyanya. Works very well. Very happy with results. No side effects."


"As I have gotten older my eyes have become quite irritated due to dry eyes. Usually they get very itchy and they burn a lot, and I have to scratch them a lot, which is not good for the eyes. I went to the optometrist and he prescribed me Systane which is OTC eye drops. I used them for about a year. They provide good temporary relief and were good for the short term, but they were never a permanent solution, and they made my eyes burn a lot, I saw mediocre result with them. I then went to the eye doctor and he prescribed me Xiidra. He gave me a coupon, so the first month would be free. I noticed immediate results. The side effects were bad taste in mouth and blurry vision, but rarely do my eyes burn with them. My eyes look better also."


"Works much better than the oxy's for my arthritis.  I don't get such wicked side effects, either. The Opana winds me up but not nearly as much as the Oxycontins.  Also, the hot flashes are nowhere close to what they were."


"Went to the ER after experiencing chest pain following advice from my surgery nurse. While being there I mentioned being slightly nauseous. I am extremely allergic to most anti nausea medications going into anaphylactic shock , so I was given haldol. immediately after injection, my heart began beating faster and my anxiety level flew off the chart. Every muscle in my body wanted to move and spasm, I was practically vibrating in the bed seeing as it was only days after having my abdomen cut into it was pretty intense. It was the closest I have ever felt to being out of my mind. I had to be given another medication to counteract the effect of the haldol in my system."


"I started on this medication on March 6th.   To date I have lose 7 lbs, but I have not gone over the 0.6 dose.   I take the injection at night to minimize side effects.  I am mostly more thirsty and some burping and fatigue but manageable.  I will take the next level this week and see what it works re the side effects.   I am keeping to 1350 calories a day when I can as it is unhealthy to eat under 1200.  Mostly veg, protein and carbs.   I am also doing 4 hours of exercise a week.   This medication is not a wonder drug as I worry about continued use and the thyroid issue, it is certainly a jump start to make you more aware of what you are eating and the need for exercise.   With all this combined I aim to lose another 55 lbs."


"Hi , I need info about Effexor [ venlafaxine ] 225 mg . Two weeks ago , i had a drug test required for my job . The result turn out false positive for cocaine ! I am 57 years old male , and totally never took cocaine in my life . I was fired on the spot from my job . I am devastated . There was no way that i could protest this result . I am a pipelines worker , and in my 37 years experience at work , this has never happend to me . This was a urine test .

Please , if anybody here can help with advices , i would be so grateful . This is absolutely unfair , unreal .

Thanks for reading

Peace

Rene"


"DON'T DO IT! I admit after taking 2 separate single pill doses the first day with no relief not even gas, the next morning I took 3 because it says take 1-3! The violent, stabbing, blinding cramps from this stuff is no where near worth the relief of the bowel movement. Along with the pain was dry heaving, sweats, dizziness. It was still horribly difficult to pass BMs and they were rock solid. No softening effects. This should only be prescribed by an MD when a patient is at risk of death secondary to constipation, because nothing else is worth taking these pills. Worst and scariest pain of my life. Can't believe they have the nerve to put gentle on the box to sell it. Shameless. NEVER again."


"This pill caused me to get two periods a month and constant breakthrough bleeding. The worst experience I've ever had on a pill. I took this pill for 4 months and never missed a pill. Switching right away."


"I took Zoloft for 1 year, the first antidepressant I ever was prescribed. I began with 50mg daily and within 3 days I felt like a new person. The only major side effect was sexual, to the point that my doctor has now switched me to Effexor XR in the hopes that it will be better. But I can highly recommend the Zoloft anyway. Every person is different and sometimes you and your doctor have to experiment to find the one that's right for you, but there is something out there for everyone."


"2 and 1/2 months on WB. Quality of life improved significantly. I am more emotionally resilient, have an increase in daily energy and I feel more motivated to do the things that were languishing on the back burner before. I have been on other ADs and this one is different; it didn't numb me, it lifted me up. The range of emotions is still there. But the difference is I can come back from sadness without being a total mess. It hasn't made me a better person, it's just made life less of an uphill battle. I've lost 20 of the 30 lbs I needed to lose so far too. Cons: lengthy start up phase (7 weeks for me) requires lots of patience, plus I couldn't sleep properly on Wellbutrin without my trazodone at night."


"I initially started contrave the last week on August but I got a terrible summer cold and that mixed the horrible nausea from the contrave was not going to cut it. Tuesday 9/8/15 I decided to start again only this time I took my morning dose with breakfast and voila no nausea whatsoever. I do however experience extreme thirst and sometimes I forget to eat so I have a headache in the evening. Other than that i'm pretty great I've had no cravings whatsoever, even when I am hungry its difficult to decide what to eat because I don't want anything."


"It's a shame to see such mixed responses to Melatonin given how much safer it is when compared to other sleeping medication. For me, it's worked perfectly. I take 2mg and strangely enough have no side effects. I don't feel "drugged" like I do when on Diazepam.

I'm a 19 year old, 234 LBS (106kg), 185cm tall. I have diagnosed social anxiety, general anxiety and some cases of depression.

This medication is truly a miracle pill. I'm not sure how the medication works, but boy does it work. I'll take a pill roughly 1 hour before going to sleep and I'll put my put phone down, close my eyes and before I know it I'm off to lala land - amazing!

The brand I take is called Circadin which is a prolonged release version that only comes in 2mg."


"I've taken Ambien for insomnia off an on over several years. I love it! Works great mostly. Sometimes I have the side effects not remembering what I had done while on it. My husband says, I always look at my phone and freak out or freak out about my skin, I tell him it looks so strange. I never remember it of course. I still use it. I wake up rested."


"Effexor XR saved my life!  I had severe clinical depression for one year, and my doctor tried 8 different antidepressants on me, all to no avail.  I sought the help of a psychopharmacologist in Palo Alto, Ca.  He met with me for 90 minutes, did an evaluation, and prescribed Effexor XR for me.  He stairstepped me up to 300mg/day within 12 days, and within 2 weeks I felt like my old self again.  It felt miraculous. I may be on it for the rest of my life, but I don't mind one bit.  I am enjoying life again!"


"Didn't help with my mood swings. I was on 200mg twice daily, switched to Depakote 500 mg twice daily, and I felt improvement in the first 10 days. My mood is stable and my severe anxiety has disappeared. Also I see improvement in OCD and I now can better focus. I'm also on Seroquel 100mg twice daily."


"I've been on Kariva for almost 3 weeks now and the first week or so my body definitely had to adjust to the hormones. I was getting hot flashes, burning up at night, fatigue, nausea and easily agitated/emotional. At the beginning of this week I feel like I'm finally adusting. What I don't like is my vagina is so dry when normally it's wet all the time, and my sex drive has diminished quite a bit. Like others have said, this is taking a toll on my relationship. Guys have to be so patient while we deal with this crap!

Overall though, this is the best birth control I've been on. My skin is looking great too! I'm going to stick this out for a couple months but if my vagina continues to be like the Sahara, I don't think it's worth staying on."


"My wife tried Benicar once a day and her BP came up after 1 hour. Her doctor advised her to take Benicar twice a day (once in the morning and once at night). Now it has got her BP under control, however the Insurance Companby refuses to pay for it twice a day, saying it has no effect. We have proof that in her case it does.We challeged their refusal to no effect."


"I have been taking Prograf for 3 years now. When I first got my kidney transplant, I was taking 6mgs a day. Now I'm down to 3mgs a day. I have had no reactions from the drug. I thank God and my brother for the second chance at life."


"Worked quite well for sometime. Had side effects which were attributed to another medicine I was on at the time. Through trial and error it was discovered the other medicine was not at fault. I was having kidney problems along with frequent edema in my legs and feet. Also constant mucus and tightness in throat. Helped with depression but side effects became serious. Also weight gain. Dr tapered me off this medicine."


"Unbelievable....I tried thru my primary physician viag,cial , and with pump. Nothing was worth the end disappointment. Squeezing and pumping wasnt working. My physician refered me to a Urologist and After a consult he told me he had a med that would most likly pick me up (no pun intended). The injection was amazing. He performerm a test injection, very small needle, little pain ,5 minutes later I was blessing him like Jesus. I hadnt had an erection like that since my 20" s.

Dont hesitate, a new chapter in your life is awaiting......I promise

S.W

FAIRHOPE,AL."


"I got pregnant on paraguard not even 4 months into having it! Doctor told me I was protected immediately!!"


"I started taking Trileptal when Tegretol stopped working for me.  I love this medication.  I developed epilepsy following a head injury (diving accident) when I was 8 years old. I've had seizures (daytime absence, daytime partial, nocturnal grand mal) since then.  Tegretol worked for me for years, then stopped working.  Trileptal has been my only seizure medication for the past 11 years and I couldn't be happier.  I have to add salt to my diet, and I get very flush whenever I exert myself, but being completely seizure free is worth these small inconveniences."


"I have taken oxycodone for 2 years now. I had back surgery to repair a vertebrae that had been destroyed by cancer. I was on morphine for a while, but my wife complained that I was loopy on it. The oxycodone has been much better in that regard as well as pain relief. I take 40mgs twice a day and am very happy with the results."


"Very good in preventing pregnancy. I have had Nexplanon for 18 months. However, it is TERRIBLE for me I have since gained 40 pounds! All within the first 6 months. I was a size 9 when I got this now am about a 12. I am having it removed in two weeks. Mind you that I had a really nice body and now am pushing the scale at 199lbs! I have learned my lesson!"


"Amazing drug. Love it. Makes a gigantic difference for me. No side effects and is short lived 4-6 hours. I have a really messed up back. I need a disc replacement. Until then, methocarbamol is for me."


"Today is my 9th day on Phentermine I am absolutely loving it only have one symptom from it and that is dry mouth other than that I feel better, have lots more energy and am just happy. I do not work out but, I have cut out all carbs and have been mainly eating fruits and vegetables and a small dinner. I started on 8-30-17 weighing 201, today is 9-7-17 and I weigh 191. My goal weight is 155. I lost a total of 10 pounds so far."


"I started Concerta when I was in 7th grade. I am now 14 and I started off with 36mg now I am 54mg at first I had a big boost in my grades! I started getting A's! This year I have been noticing in school that I have been more anxious, depressed, not hungry during the day, and a little bit socially awkward. I am trying to deal with my side effects. I am going to doctor soon about Concerta. You are not alone"


"Recommended to me by gynae to manage pain while on waiting list for excision surgery for my endometriosis.

pros:
Made skin & hair absolutely beautiful, cleared spots up & solved oily skin problem. Body hair  grew in much slower/ thinner!
Only had a period every 3 months - nice break from pain (The period I had was hellish tho ): )

cons:
Severely amplified pre-existing mental health problems. I don't want to scare anyone but yeah it was so bad I had to come off it. I wish I was able to stay on it longer.

So if like me you already have mental health stuff going on I urge u to take that into consideration when trying this medication. I'm not saying don't take it, just make sure u have a support network in place to help you through. Be safe and look after yourselves"


"I have MS and the lowest testosterone levels my Doctor has ever seen, and frankly the first two months I've seen libido increase, mood elevation, even hair growing back where it was receding on my scalp line but nothing super drastic, so don't run out and get it for baldness or nothing like that.

As for applying it, I've found leaning backwards like an desk office lounger like I have in my den slowly under each arm with shirt off and a fan going which I happen to have in the corner of that den, one of those 4 foot vertical Lasko's, and it dries almost immediately.

I'm hoping improvements continue since I have many problems associated with MS, crippled on my left leg and foot-drop. Any improvements are welcomed with wide open arms!"


"Terazosin works well for both high blood pressure and BPH.

One of the better medications for reducing blood pressure, in my opinion."


"I've been taking 10mg for five weeks and I feel nothing but worse - more sluggish, more depressed, more unfocused, and not just depressed as I was but angry and depressed."


"I know better, so of course I got the day after pill. It's been years since I've had to take this but better safe then sorry. Kids are a blessings but make sure your ready and can afford the responsibility that love can bring. I'm a mom, so I know lol anyway - plan B. I'm on day 9 still nauseous, boobs are extremely sore, spotting, heavy cramps, and now I'm spotting. I bought a yeast infection kit which I am now taking as well because it will definitely change your PH balance.

Long story short take the pill - it works and take it right after your have unprotected sex or the next morning. Case in point why it is called the day after pill.

The end!"


"I have been extremely happy with this birth control. After about 3 years on this bc, I had to switch pharmacies and my new pharmacy switched me to Viorele, which led to my absolute worst experience with birth control. I had headaches, felt fatigued, experienced a heavier period with more cramping, and gained weight. Finally I realized that even though Kariva and Viorele should be the same, they in fact are not!! Once I switched to a new pharmacy that would specifically fill Kariva, I lost 10 pounds in about 2 months and all the other side effects from the Viorele disappeared. After a year consistently being on Kariva, my pharmacy just switched to Pimtrea, which really upsets me that they can't be consistent with Kariva."


"Side effects are terrible. They inlcude diarrhea, dry mouth, in my case weight gain, it also made me agitated. I have been trying to withdraw from it and now have neuromuscular symptoms  of cramping, teeth  grinding, eye blinking."


"Hands down the best cough syrup for my bronchitis.  During my most recent bout the doc first prescribed Hycodan (hydrocodone/homatropine) which helped the cough but gave me awful nausea and vomiting.  Zutripro clears my cough with no adverse side effects.  The pseudoephedrine gives me a little extra pep which is badly needed after many nights of not sleeping due to cough."


"I am a very fit and active 60 year old man. My weekly routine involves a great deal of very strenuous cardiovascular exercise. I've been taking this drug for almost 10 years for hereditary essential hypertension. It works wonderfully and I have experienced no side effects whatsoever, and it controls my blood pressure perfectly.  I can discern no negative effects on my athletic performance. I can recommend it without qualification, particularly to whom fitness and exercise is important."


"I have used this Lotion for one week and already have noticed a huge improvement in the reduction of redness, bumps and overall health of my skin. I am very happy with this product and would highly recommend it."


"After an office party, I got really wasted and ended up having sex with one of my colleagues from work. After I sobered up realised he had not used protection and the stupid guy had come inside me, I rushed and bought the pills 6 hrs later and all I kept thinking is -I can't have that assholes baby..... after 2 weeks of worrying and showing signs of implantation I finally got my period. I have never been so happy to see blood in my entire life....."


"Positive and Negative points . Makes you gain weight, feel moody and bloated. Fluid retention is bad."


"Works great. Too expensive. "


"This stuff is great. I have had a chronic cough for over a year following an esophagectomy. This is the first medication that actually works for more then a couple of hours. I can actually make it through the night without having coughing episodes. As a side benefit, it tastes pretty good."


"this   hasn't help me  at  all"


"I take low dose aspirin and after several days on malarone - I developed small bruises all over my extremities.  I stopped taking the aspirin and the bruising cleared up."


"I was in bad shape for 5 and 1/2 years when I was prescribed Lexapro. Uncontrollable crying, going into fits, breaking things. Flying off the handle for no reason. Two weeks on Lexapro and I had everything under control until the day my doctor wouldn't refill my script until I went to see him. I didn't have time for a visit so I just did without it. On about the 3rd day I was feeling strange, off balance, light headed, kind of fuzzy. 4th day when I turned my head I felt like I was in an old time movie, click-click-click. I went to the doctor, told him I wasn't feeling well, he didn't tell me why I was feeling like that but to take my Lexapro and I would feel better."


"I have had the nexplanon for about 19 months. I have to admit, I "loved" it!! No period all this time and does its job.

The bad......the last 7-8 months have been horrible!! Huge mood swings, depression, anxiety, and for the past 6 months I have gained 35lbs!!! I cry every single day about stuff I would normally never cry about. At times it could be just a tear up or could go full blast, enter panic attack type crying spell. I am looking into getting it removed now."


"WOW!  I must admit that I was sceptical, even after reading maybe about a hundred positive reviews.  I had tried herbal supplements, and they worked about 30 percent of the time; but for a married man, that 30 percent can lead to a divorce - and yes, it was the reason for my first divorce.  I'm now married to my second wife of about 5 years and and we also were heading for divorce, because of my inability to perform. I made many excuses for myself.  After trying Cialis, we went from 1 attempt every other month to about 3 sessions per day lasting about 1 to 2 hours each easily.  It's almost like I'm in full control. Cialis, I love you!"


"I was offered gabapentin for nerve pain in my chest. Having had hot flushes and night sweats completely taking over and affectly so many areas of my life, after only a couple of days taking the gabapentin, the flushes stopped!!! I had been suffering for 3 years having gone through treatment for breast cancer at 45. Due to the amount of pain, my GP had me in 1x300mg 4 times aday.  Downside was for the first 3-4 weeks (also because it was a high dose), I felt very drowsy, unable to concentrate, so also unable to drive. I was off work anyway, so was able to cope ok. This only lasted the 2 weeks. My GP had discussed the side affects before hand. I had been on 37.5 mg of venlafaxine 2x1 daily but didn't feel it helped that much. live with in UK."


"I've only been on this medication since the 18th of this month, but one thing that I have noticed with this medication is that it is helping me to not have a constant appetite.  I was not only needing help with depression, but I was also needing help with weight loss and at this point I don't know how the weight-loss will/will not work with med, but I do know that I do not have an appetite like before taking this. And for that I am very grateful. I also understand that it could take 3 to 4 weeks before I notice the effects for the depression.  I am hopeful!"


Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide

"This is my 8th day taking this Med
I was pretty sick
Virus load 300000
Cd4 285
No side effects
I had diarrhea for almost 2 months and my diarrhea stop as soon as I started with this Med
I feel much better, I was very tired now my energy levels are better
I hope I don't get side effects in the future
I am 40 years old I tested positive 4/28/2017
Love this Med"


"My husband and I went on a 3 night Bahamas cruise for a romantic getaway.. I get "sea sick" when traveling at times, but was thinking big ship = less motion? Wrong! I was sick by dinner @6pm and we boarded at 4pm. I was so upset :( crying, nauseous, disappointed. My husband & I went to the gift shop & found Bonine. I took 2 & got very drowsy but no more sea sickness. I decided the next dose I would take 1 pill & see if that went better..it did! So for the rest I'd the trip I took 1 pill every recommended dosing time, and I did not have sickness or drowsiness again. Bonine was amazing for me! Highly recommend it and it was worth every penny."


"180 mg is my friend. When I have an AFIB incident, about 4x per year, I double up the med and I convert soon after. Before I was educated, I ran to the hospital and they gave me cardia in IV form. NO bad side effects at all. Highly recommended"


"I've been using Valtrex for suppression and have not had an outbreak in 1.5 years using it. It's a life saver. Hoping to take it daily for the rest of my life. If anyone has been taking it daily for suppression please chime in, I wanted to know if it has effected anyone in a bad way. I did read one review where someone was using it daily as a suppression for 14 years and it worked and he didn't have an outbreak once but he ended getting allergic reaction and had to

stop using it. What a bummer! But yes Valtrex is a life saver."


"Seroquel is an amazing medicine if you have received a proper diagnosis. Since about age 6, I have suffered with painfully debilitating depression. Most days I could barely pretend to engage and talk to people. I would just sit in my room and cry for hours almost everyday. I also experienced horrible paranoia involving the belief that someone was watching me. My parents were very opposed to any medical treatment for my condition so I just suffered though multiple suicide attempts, self injury, and other serious emotional issues until the age 21. I finally gathered the courage to seek treatment for my condition.

After years of absolute hell on earth my life is back together, thanks to Seroquel."


"I started this prescription on Dec 28, 2015... By January 7, 2016 I had a blood clot that started in my calf. I do not recommend this pill for use."


"Before starting Azithromycin I was using a Nebulizer (4 times / day), Symbacort Inhaler (2 puffs, 2 times / day) and Spiriva, (1 / day), and used xxxxxx rescue Inhaler frequently, but still had difficulty getting enough air. Primary Care Physician recommended 1 pill of Azithromycin (250mg) / day. Immediately, I could breath much better, stopped the Nebulizer treatments all together and use Rescue Inhaler very infrequently. Chest feels much less congested. I wouldn't be able to function without it."


"My husband has been using drugs for so many years that I have lost track. First it was pills, any kind that he could get. Then it was heroin, crack, and cocaine till I gave up on him (it was a nightmare). Then he went back to pills. It seemed like it was never going to end. He began to not want to go anywhere but work. He would lay around the house all day, in a deep depression. He tried to quit almost every other day when he was down and out. I hated it. I then talked him into researching SUBOXONE, we did it together. The following week he went to a very nice doctor who understood about his problem.  It has only been a week that he has been on Suboxone but WHAT A DIFFERENCE. He is like a new man.  He takes 2 daily and is more normal."


"I've been taking Lunesta for almost a year and it has worked wonders for me. I make sure I take it on an empty stomach and I make sure I have at least 7 hours of sleep. I do get that weird taste in my mouth but I don't mind, it's really not that bad. I have a toddler and I am able to wake up in the middle of the night without a problem. If I do need to wake up in the middle of the night I am alert and then I am able to fall right back to sleep. Overall I've had a great experience."


"I began taking Belviq on October 17, 2014 and have been on it for 3 weeks now. I have currently lost 15.5 lbs in 3 weeks. I have had absolutely no negative symptoms and actually had to start halving the pill and only taking it in the morning, because taking it twice a day made me not able to eat anything at all. I still have 43 lbs to go for my goal weight. I am hoping to lose another 5 lbs in the next week. I am eating less, and what I am eating is healthy foods. I've almost gone on an Atkins diet because I've cut out all sugars and starches without even trying. I also am going to the gym 3 times a week and speed walking on a treadmill. I will begin going more frequently to the gym now, as I have shed a few pounds that has motivated me."


"Got Skyla about a year and a half ago. Insertion was probably the worst pain in my life. I have no kids so they had me take pills to dialate my cervix. After insertion I cried hysterically for 15 minutes and threw up once. I then had a period for about 6 weeks. Then my gyno said they put it in there crooked and they couldn't feel the strings. I get spotting once a month. My cramps are insane to the point that I've schduled to get Skyla removed. Litterally get them randomly all the time and it's unbearable. I have also gotten a cervix infection and a cyst on my left ovarie. Before I had no history of cystS or health problems related to my downstairs before.
I'm getting mine removed, not everyone reacts the same though."


"I hate the Liletta. First I was not informed by my doctor all the possible side affects and second if I was I would never had this thing in. I had it put in May 2016. I have not yet stopped bleeding. Heavy with clots and can be extreme sometimes. I went to the doctor because I was very concerned that is when they informed me that the bleeding could last a year. This IUD is causing more issues than positives. I went out last week. I changed my pad right before leaving the house and not an hour later I was rushing to find a place to get new clothes and more pads. It only lasted  30 minutes and I went through 4 heavy duty night pads. I now want this thing out and planing on making that appointment tomorrow."


"After the initial, hard to get through side effects. I stuck with the Geodon and it has helped me greatly. I'm not as moody, and like some other peoples' reviews I saw, I'm not as hostile. I'm taking 160mg/night and due to severe stress my doctor added another 60mg in the morning. I'm over the sleepiness, but do get restless at times. I keep reading about the horror stories about this medicine, but for me it works well in conjunction with my Lamictal and Klonopin and Prozac."


"I took subutex after my breast cancer surgery along with a 800mg  motrin, worked very well, pain level got to around a 2 on the pain scale. I'm presently on it now, I have 3 crushed l vertebrae  along with CA.,I'm comfortable. I only wish this had been around 30 years ago. Thanks"


"I have been on Humira for over 1 year.  I was originally on Entocort and Pentasa and it wasn't helping.  My doctor suggested moving to Humira rather than more pills.  I started feeling better just a few days after the initial dose.  The injections do hurt, but for only about 10 seconds.  Way better then being in constant pain!  I was a little concerned about all the warnings, but I figure I am going to die someday so I might as well feel good.  I have not had any side effects.  I am so grateful for Humira!"


"This medication gave me my life back.  I can not get through the day with no cramping, no bathroom runs hoping to make it........I highly recommend you at least try this medication.  Made a world of difference for me with absolutely no side effects.  YES!  THIS IS A GREAT RX FOR IBS!!"


"loss of sense of smell"


"I smoked for thirty years. I thought I'd die with a cigarette in my mouth. If tried everything and I still went back to smoking. Zyban was my last chance. I smoked at first and started to taper off. If there were side effects I don't really remember them. It took three weeks before I had the guts to not smoke. I list the cravings rather quicker than I thought possible. I haven't smoked for 12 years now. I still can't believe I'm a non smoker. Even at the worst time in my life I still never felt like a cigarette. I can honestly say I'm not a reformed smoker. I  truly a non smoker."


"Serious chest & joint pain. Headaches. Leg pain"


"Have been taking Ranexa for 6 months (as of 10/29/2015) - 500mg twice daily. Pretty much worthless. Still have chest pains; still using nitro pills"


"I am a 56 year old RN, have smoked a total of 30 years with a 15 year break before starting again 5 years ago. I love smoking, so this has been difficult, but due to a strong family history of cancer and COPD, I am going to try and stick with the Chantix regimen. So far my side effects have included vivid scarey dreams, gas and bloating, distractibility/difficulty concentrating, irritability, and a 10 lb weight gain in 2 weeks on the medication. The weight gain bothers me the most, as I have gone up 2 jeans sizes in that time period, but quitting smoking highly outweighs the side effects. My goal is to quit by my son's high school graduation June 10th. Good luck to all who are pursing this goal!"


"I used this b.c pill for month and suffered from a lot of side effect. Being extremely emotional and cry for no reason. Heavy bloated and abdominal pain that I couldn't realized if that is a symptom of endo or what? Headaches, difficulty sleeping at night, shortness of breath I stopped after a month and most of symptoms are gone never going back on this pill again. Now I'm using visanne just for 3 month as per my GP to see if endo is shrinking. Much better choice so far."


"Progress so far:  I started phentermine on 1/7/2014 and weighed 185.  I took the pills every day for the first week, then gradually decreased the number I took until now I am only taking them as I feel it is necessary.  As of 4/29/2014 I weigh 157lbs.

Diet and exercise: I ate about 1400 calories a day and on top of a job in retail (I am on my feet all day) I work out for at least a hour 5-6 days a week.

Personal Suggestion: Only use phentermine as a tool to help you change your unhealthy lifestyle.  It is NOT a miracle weight loss pill, but a useful tool.

Side Effects:  Other than occasional irritation (often if I forgot to eat for a while) and mild insomnia during the first few weeks I have experienced no negative side effects."


"After the initial phase I got very sick and my psoriasis has not improved at all.
Runny nose ( like really bad) chills, hives, plenty of pimples everywhere and really tired . Hair Follicles infected. Bad medication"


"I got the bar in late last year. I since put on 10kg in 6 months and had major mood swings. I got all the pregnancy symptoms other than a belly. I only just got it out about 2 weeks ago and I lost 3 kg in one week. But now my body is messed up and isn't coping well. I didn't get my period the whole duration and it still hasn't come. I cannot control my mood swings.

About a month before I got it out I was experiencing anxiety and depression.

The bar impacts everyone individually, but my experience was really bad.

My hormones are still trying to adjust.

Over. It."


"Do not take this medicine unless you like heart burn , vomiting and diarrhea terrible product......."


"I am much improved on my Fibromyalgia which I have had for 35  years.  I have taken all of the drugs mentioned plus more.  I have had a spinal fusion and have have other discs that are deteriorating.   So I continue to take pain and muscle relaxing medicines, primarily for those.  The only side effect is that I have had mild constipation. I use Hydro Therapy at my local Physical therapist facility.   This had been a big help in many ways.   I have only had two days when I thought my Fibromyalgia was back.  I say thank you, thank you to the makers of this medicine."


"I have hypertension. I have been taking a combination of Amlodipine / benazepril. While this has been somewhat effective. my doctor also prescribed 50 mg. of hydralazine twice a day. This medication has shot my pulse up to very high levels three times, most recently from 77 to 105 this morning. While it has reduced my blood pressure slightly, it is not worth the shaking, difficulty urinating, feelings of anxiety, and headache side effects. I almost checked myself into the emergency room two nights ago. I tested withholding the medication and I am sure it is the hydralazine. I checked, and many people, especially men over the age of 60, suffer side effects like this."


"I got my Skyla put in today. So initially I assumed I would have a check up before I even got it put in so I haven't taken any pain medicine before. The Dr. putting some numbing stuff and then gave me a PAP. After she stuck a clamp and tried to stick the IUD In but my cervix needed to be  dilated  because it wouldn't go in. That pain of the  dilation  definitely hurt and putting the actual IUD hurt. But not like intolerable pain. It felt like the worst period cramp I've ever gotten +1 for like 30 seconds. And I usually get pretty bad period cramps so it wasn't anything new to me. (If you don't get bad period cramps it will definitely hurt) Walked out on my own and went home and took ibuprofen. I'm slightly cramping and no bleeding yet."


"great treatment"


"Not sure why you all have had issues. Mind us not taking it correctly but I have never took BC before so....I have been taking this birth-control for nine months now with no side effects whatsoever. I take it for three weeks, get my period on Monday and start taking another pack the following Sunday (only 3 rows). I don't take it as regularly as I should, I skip a day or two and then take the two that I missed. I've been doing that the last 3 to 4 months. I started spotting but I have another week left of birth. I know this happens but hasn't with me missing pills. Should I be worried that I have not gotten pregnant (I have never been pregnant before and worry I may not be able to) or is this just normal."


"I have been on this medication for 5 years. I take one 10 mg pill probably 3 times a month. I get 5 hours of  sleep. I have never experienced any side affects, I only wish I could get at least 7 hours. My new insurance does not cover it without prior authorization. More paperwork,or phone call for my Doctor."


"Works well for my nerve pain!"


"This medication worked wonders for my shoulder muscle spasms. However it did make my hands break out."


"I've just started taking Lexapro 10mg 4 days ago.  I have the normal headaches, some nausea, but I also feel restlessness.  I do not feel like I'm crawling out of my skin, but I feel like I can't sit still and I have some odd pain in my legs.  It isn't cramping or sharp pains per say. It almost feels like a warm sensation.  I also feel maybe a bit more anxiety as of now.  Is the restlessness and feeling in my legs normal.  I wouldn't say it is intolerable, just annoying. Should I continue through the first week? I know I can call my doctor and I plan to, but I would like to see if anyone else has experienced these side effects and if they subsided."


"this medicine will for sure work . many people have different reactions , but for me , this is slowly , and i mean slowly clearing my skin up . i have a weird type of acne : raised bumps . they look like a rash and the puss does not come out on the surface . i have it all over my face and I've tried everything to make it go away . i am not sure what this type of acne is called . i am still on doxy , and a good amount of my acne has cleared up , and I'm waiting until its  all gone . if you are deciding to take this medicine it will push all of the bad stuff out . be prepared . also be prepared for the side effects ; i get terrible stomach pains sometimes when I'm on it . but other wise , i recommend this medicine for everyone !"


"I've been through a lot of loss in my life. Not quite sure if that's why but all of a sudden horrible panic attacks ! I also have equilibrium problems I can work and do most normal things but it's still a pain. My primary care prescribed this to me about 4 yrs ago. I love it. It definitely helps but now instead of a half milligram I am taking a whole once a day. But I guess my body has built a tolerance. "


"Cymbalta has really helped with my bi-polar/panic disorder. I have been looking for the right medicines for a long time and since I was put on Cymbalta I have seen an improvement. I'm very happy with how I feel lately."


"Best if using to think that this medication was bumped to schedule II on October, 6th 2014!
It helps with pain. But must see the doc every month, which is a painful journey among other daily activities that can burden those who have permanent back damage, or Chronic (close to permanent back pain) ~back pain.
Best to get 10mg dose, then able to break and take less or more depending on the day, pain, movement anticipated, etc.
"


"Have used the product faithfully each day for about 71/2 months. May have slight improvement but not much. Will finish the 3rd bottle and move on. Certainly not worth the exorbitant price even if covered by insurance."


"I'm in my 40`s. I grew up in an abusive alcoholic family.  My dad was the alcoholic and my mom a crazy liberal. I developed PTSD, social problems, and severe anxiety. I set a new year resolution to try to resolve my issues.  I'm not at all depressed or unhappy but the anxiety was overwhelming me to a point where I could not sleep. I finally caved in and went to a doctor and was prescribed Sertraline 25 mg.  For about the first 3 weeks I felt like a new man but I think I need to increase the dosage a bit because I still feel a little jittery.  Overall this medication has helped me tremendously!  I feel much better and I'm not bothered by stress any more."


"Having severe muscle spasms and pain in my shoulder after ACDF neck surgery.  At first I was on methocarbamol and Percocet for post operative pain. That went away in about a week but 4 weeks post op I'm still having spasms and pain in my shoulder trapezoidal muscle.  I found that I didn't need the Percocet anymore, the methocarbamol alone does the trick without any noticeable side effects.  It had the additional benefit of relieving my low back pain that I have had for decades. Obviously some others do suffer side effects but it is worth a try, for me it works better than any anti-inflammatory."


"So I have been taking this for about 5 days now and I felt compelled to write a review.  I have taken tons of different birth control methods consisting of both hormones of estrogen and progestin.  I am pleased to say that so far this has been working well for me.  I think it is worth a shot to try but as you know every woman is different.  I am still thinking this is too good to be true, but it has been a blessing so far to not wake up dizzy, fatigued, headaches, or nausea.  The only things I have noticed so far are some bloating, light spotting, very little fatigue (nothing compared to other birth controls), and a slight stomach cramp before my alarm goes off to take the pill (perhaps when its almost run out?).  Worth a try."


"I had unprotected sex the day after my period ended (12/07/16) and took not one, but two Plan B pills to ensure that I was safe. I then bled from 12/15-12/18. Today is 1/19/16 and I haven't started my period since then. I have taken three pregnancy tests, all negative. The pill has prevented pregnancy but definitely destroys your cycle."


"One day picking up my prescription I noticed the bag said "different name same drug" that couldn't have been more wrong. After starting this pill I gained 10lbs, on my smaller frame it's insanely noticeable to the point I'm afraid someone will ask if I'm pregnant. Went up 2 pant sizes which is completely out of character for me. Not only was I am emotion mess during my period but all the other days as well. Tired and fatigued constantly. Not good at all, terrible experience. Absolutely had to switch."


"After failing all other RA treatments, I was high-dose steroid dependent and running out of options.  I'll admit, the PML risk had scared me off from trying Rituxan sooner; however the increasing (and very real) risk of becoming non-functional scared me more.  I began infusions about 4 years ago. While most patients receive concomitant methotrexate therapy, I do not, due to liver damage from previous methotrexate use.  Rituxan has improved my quality of life physically, mentally, emotionally.  My advanced RA will never allow me to live "normally" but I am the best me I can be with this treatment.  Side effects are minimal for me; nausea for a few days after each infusion.  That's my story!"


"Rated 8 on the scale of 1-10.."


"WOW, I just blew $350 today. I have Advanced Sleep-Wake Disorder. Fall asleep early, wake up before midnight, say 3 hours sleep at best over one year. SO, doctor said Belsomra was a good med so I got my 30 day supply.  Well, asleep at 7PM and awake at 10:25 PM... Couldn't tell I even took the pill since I have no trouble falling asleep, just can't stay asleep and wake up like somebody slapped me... Geesh, I don't even have some of the silly side effects mentioned either... I'll try it for a week, then my wife says out comes the skillet.  I don't see this medication doing anything, probably end up making me more awake...."


"Movantik works.  Its somewhat inconsistent.  Most days I can count on it.

On an occasional day things don't move as well.  On those days I supplement with a dulcolax suppository. Be advised that it may take 2-3 days for your system to get used to it.  I felt a little tired and edgy. I think that's because it may induce some opiate withdrawal effects.  It was only temporary and tolerable.  These are all minor issues.  Like I said, it works and that a big relief for an opiate user."


"Pain from surgery use of gas. Gas pain excruciating. Naproxen best for control of pain without side effects of narcotics."


"Bought dulcolax pink today because i will be having a colonoscopy tomorrow so doctor recommended this laxative as the best clear out pill to take. Took 2 as recommended on the box around 8:00pm it is 2:00 am and i am in the most excruciating pain i have experienced i am very high tolerant to pain and this here topped it all, cold sweats , throwing up, back cramps , you name it. It is torture to have to wait till it is over , never ever in my life will i take this laxative again and i highly do not recommend it to any one ! I hope this torture ends soon ER worthy pain."


"I have always had painful and heavy periods, I mean soaking through 8 super tampons AND 8 super pads a day, I was often dizzy from the pain. I have had cysts on my ovaries and my uterus for as long as I can remember. About a year ago my breasts became extremely painful, there were really large masses that would hurt so  much that nothing could make the pain stop. In 2 years I had 3 mammograms. I figured it was just something I would have to deal with the rest of my life. I got a new Dr who diagnosed me with Fibrocystic Breast Disease and started me on this medicine 4 months ago. It has helped me SO much! I have lost my insurance and can't seem to find anywhere that assists with the cost of this medicine. It's expensive."


"I was prescribed flexeril to take at night before bed for my TMJ  as I usually wake up in the morning with my jaw way out of place due to clenching and grinding plus my TMJ on top of that. I gave a 3/10 because it was only effective the first night I took it. Any other time after it never worked again. I  even tried taking 2 and still nothing happened."


"150 mg per day has left my knees completely pain free! Unfortunately, now my dr. wants me to take less, to avoid doing damage to my stomach."


"My neurologist used Lamictal effectively for over eight years for a diabetic seizure threshold. After one episode when my glucose was brought down too quickly, I had one seizure. To prevent another, he put me on low dosages until I received a pancreatic transplant and no longer have diabetes."


"I suffer from both severe emetophobia (fear of vomiting) AND a panic disorder which causes nausea and gastric upset. I spent many years trapped in a horrible cycle of panicking any time I felt the slightest twinge of nausea, which in turn, induced intense stomach upset, sometimes to the point of heaving. I've tried other anti-nausea medication in the past (Phenergran, Compazine), with so-so results, and the annoying side effect of extreme drowsiness. Zofran has been a real lifesaver for me. Within minutes of taking a pill, my nausea subsides. The only side effect I've experienced has been constipation, but I'll take that over vomiting any day!

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"Exceptionally good product to relieve mild dermatitis symptoms. It has come in 2 part: a large bottle of liquid and a capsule of the active ingredient. If you are not going to use the product immediately, tell the pharmacist to NOT mix the products for you. The solution is good only for 3 months from the date of mixing."


"I have had past drug abuse problems with Ritalin and adderall. My doc started me on 50mg of Vyvanse because of less opportunity for abuse.  It works well and is nearly impossible to abuse.  If you take more than the prescribed dose, you don't get the euphoric high that Ritalin and Adderall provides so there is no use to try to abuse it."


"Well I was diagnosed as being positive for about 5 1/2yrs now. No biggie, I didn't/ no one deserves it, but I was unintentionally asking for it. Anyways I first found out my viral load was a 50,000 and my Ts were 540. Clinic didn't want to put me on meds right away, but anyways... like 4ish years later my viral went from 50,000 to a million something and Ts dropped to the mid 20s. Several tests here and there, I went from a million back to a 50 and then my Ts went from 20s back to the 500s. Now got results, my viral went from 50 to the very low teens and my Ts went from 500 to mid 750. Stribild I love you."


"I've been on Pristiq for about 2 yrs, started on 50mg but after a couple of months I started feeling very moody, Dr put it up to 100mg, again a few months later same thing happened, had it increased to 150mg, I've been on this dose for over a year, Dr. never thought I would take this dose as I am small frame and only 55kg. I started taking it at night and found that my mind was going at a million miles an hr, did not sleep for a week, changed to the morning which works well. As others have mentioned, if I miss a dose I get dizzy. Pristiq has helped me, saved my marriage, and my life, I am calmer, anxiety gone, mood swings gone, suicidal thoughts gone. Give it time and if all else fails get help. Good luck!"


"Heartburn has interfered with my life for years and I can now honestly say Nexium has transformed my life. What an astounding difference - I could not believe it. My daughter recommended I try it, to say I was sceptical is an understatement. I think this is a wonder pill. No more waking in the night and taking antacid liquids or tablets. No more popping antacid tablets numerous times a day. What a fantastic relief. Brilliant really isn't strong enough to explain the difference."


"I had a heart attack at 48 in May of this year, got 5 metal barrier stents and was placed on Effient. I am now dealing w/ excessive female menstrual bleeding to the point I was on the CCU floor for 3 days and came a hair from having to get a blood transfusion. For a young female still menstruating I do not recommend this drug, unfortunately there does not seem to be any studies in regards to cases like mine. I have since been taken off due to the female complications."


"This is my third month using Nuva ring. I'm on the three week cycle. It's very convenient, I don't have a consistent work schedule so I never have to worry about missing the pill. HOWEVER, this thing makes me sweat SO bad at night, I keep my bedroom in the mid 60's while my side of the bed is closest to the vent and I sleep nude. I will shower the night before and wake up covered in sweat and smell terrible! And that has NEVER been the case. I've been a very competitive athlete all my life and even in my sweatiest games I never had BO. I've also noticed extreme mood swings that third week it's in. Intense vaginal irritation to say the very least and no change to my acne, it's been bad for as long as I can remember."


"I have had three surgeries for stress and urgency incontinence and I kept a diary as to how many times I had to go to the bathroom per 24 hour period  as my Mayo Doctor requested.  14 plus times per day !  I started on Detrol and had depression symptoms so I was switched to Vesicare.  100% better !  I would recommend this to anyone.  I feel like I have my life back."


"I'm feeling weak and a bit dizzy. I feel lucky after reading some reviews here. The side effects I'm experiencing aren't that as bad as some people here. The medication worked instantly. I'm taking 400mg tablets 3 times a day for 7 days. The smell is gone but I have 4 more days to go."


"I have been taking Dilantin for about two weeks and so far no problems, hopefully I won't have any."


"Offers temporary relief, no sting."


"I have been taking Contrave for 1 month now.  I started at 176lbs and I'm now down to 163.  I am happy with the 13 pound lost in a month's time.  I still have 17 pounds to go but this is a good product.  I only got sick 1 day.  It has really helped to control my over eating and has made me more of aware of what and how much I eat.  I try to walk up to 30 mins per day but also I watch my carb intake.  I don't eat over 1200 calories per day.  I dream a lot but they aren't nightmares.  So far so good with the side effects.  I highly recommend this drug!!"


"I had the depo shot in September of last year and have been bleeding ever since I went a month from approximately form the end of January until the beginning of March with no bleeding or spotting and now I have been bleeding again for 18 days it started out light and then slowly has become very heavy. Before depo I have had bad experiences with birth control so I was very hesitant to take it and this has just turned into a night mare, to be bleeding 6 out of 7 months has taken a tole on my relationship and a tole on my self-esteem. Best advice encourage your partner to wear a condom instead of facing these horrible horrible side affects."


"I started using this product after my 1st child was born at age 19, at first I was a bit nervous about the side effects and all but after a few months of using it I was relieved of how awesome it worked.  I had no side effects, no weight gain, my periods where regular, except that my partner was able to feel it which was no problem. Anyhow I'm going to 4 years of using the NuvaRing and I've started to get many side effects, from many headaches to low sex drive and a lot of Breast tenderness. I'm really disappointed in having to change my birth control because it was so easy to use and I never had a problem with it at all."


"I started taking Pristiq a little over a month ago, and it took over 2 months for the company to accept me into the program. Im only 18 and don't usually prescribe this medication to people who are around 18. But since I am younger, the medicine is completely free which is nice. I took a DNA test which tells you which medication is most efficient  and this was the 1/3 on the list for antidepressants. Haven't had many side effects, but over the more time I take it I feel more numb. However, I didn't take the medicine for 2 days and the withdrawal is horrid."


"I started taking this vitamin because my hair was rapidly falling out. Two weeks I have been on the vitamin, and for the entire two weeks my stomach was extremely upset. Diarrhea, upset stomach, sore throat, and skin rashes occured. I have never had any allergic reaction, or even side effects to medication or vitamins, until this. To top it all off, I have noticed not a single change in hair, skin, or nails. Be wary of this product, and at the very least, keep an eye out for symptoms."


"i was suppose to take it for six months but i did stop using it after two months as i suffered from strange dreams, paresthesia, numbness, fasciculations, sleep jerks and panic attacks. my symptoms did not disappear but they did improve with time. i think the reason was using other drugs while using mefloquine such as tramadol for migraine."


"I got Nexplanon in August of 2014. All around its effective.  My only issues are with occasional nausea, increased appetite and weight gain and horrible headaches. I am a little worried about the fact that I have zero libido and no desire to be intimate with my husband.  I can deal with the rest but that's a little nerve wracking. And it's really annoying because he reminds me of it every day. Anyone else have this problem?"


"I only took this for about a month but had to stop because of insurance issues (it being a brand name pill) however I had very minimal side effects. It was the first month of taking it for me so the most blatant side effect was all the spotting, and having 2 periods in 1 month (and then getting a wild rage moodswing on the 2nd one that lasted about 2 days lol). I did feel a bit tired around the 2nd period as well but I can't tell if it's just because I'm getting on the pill after a 2 year break or the pill itself. Regardless, compared to other 21 day pills I took in the past this one is a lot easier on my body. I had my leg go numb from other pills I took so I actually think this is one of the better ones."


"I have only been taking Lexapro for about 3-4 weeks but it seems to work for me so far. I started this medicine due to very bad panic attacks and depression. I have only had one very minor panic attack since and it was within the first few days of taking it. I find it a lot easier to calm myself down now and my panic attacks don't spiral. I used to have crying episodes that would last hours and I have not cried once since I started Lexapro. Side effects- I have had some headaches and muscle tension and I can feel quite dizzy and foggy sometimes but as long as it keeps my panic attacks away I really don't mind. I felt nauseous the first few days but it went away quickly."


"I have benign recurrent vertigo and migraine-associated vertigo. Both are a source of extreme anxiety for me, and that anxiety makes the spinning worse. Valium (2.5mg as needed) calms the anxiety within 15 or so minutes, and the vertigo tends to leave soon afterwards. I have had no side effects, save for being very hungry the day after I take it. It gave me my life back."


"I have seen a difference when I changed from Prozac to Cymbalta and out of both of these I will choose Prozac."


"Very expensive, they say the bottle last 100 days but only lasted 30, At 500.00 a bottle... well you do the math. Did not see any change after using it for 3 months. Total waste of money"


"This medication has changed my life.  I have never had a problem falling asleep.  But I wasn't experiencing restorative sleep.  I have been chronically fatigued my entire life.  This medicine has almost completely resolved my cataplexy.  I still have an occasional episode.  No stimulants ever helped.  I could take Ritalin, dexedrine and go right back to sleep.  I've never known what it felt like to get stage 4 restorative sleep.  It has helped my mood disorder and chronic pain as well.  Never underestimate the value of a good nights sleep.  This stuff has worked magic.  I don't know what will happen when the coupon expires as my insurance company has balked at paying the high price for this."


"Had to use this 3 times per day at least. It wasn't working and I ran out of it in 2 weeks. I gave it another shot but then doctor switched me to Lastacaft, which is working better at once per day."


"Girlfriend and I had a condom break on us. Clearly we panicked and ran to the drug store to get a plan b pill. after her period being late over a week we became worried but sure enough it came and everything was fine. Don't worry! It works!"


"I've been taking venlafaxine 150mg xr for nearly 3 years along with an antipsychotic to treat bipolar 2. Having tried all kinds of anti depressants this is the one that's worked for me. The down side is the withdrawal symptoms should you miss a dose but these go away as soon as you take it again. Dizzy spells/feeling drunk is the only way I can describe them. It has a short half life of 7 hrs which indicates that they have these symptoms.  I've had no side effects & would recommend venlafaxine over other antidepressants inc citelopram &  mirtazipine."


"Very good medicine. Blood pressure is down and no side effects. Also, sex is much better now."


"Loestrin was the first birth control I used. I've had minimal problems with my period before and was using it purely as a contraceptive. Unfortunately, I was quickly disappointed with it. My emotions were all over the map and it didn't help that I had a period for 12 days straight. This wasn't a nice, light period like I was expecting. It was about twice as heavy as it normally is. My breakthrough bleeding was almost daily as well. I have now switched birth control (to Portia) and am very satisfied. Plus, Loestrin hurts the bank account! There is no generic alternative. "


"I've been bleeding for 50 days and counting because of the shot. It's helped a lot with my period cramps but the non-stop bleeding probably isn't worth it."


"June 8...start med at 247 lb. Added  exercise and healthy foods...not a fast food restaurant ever! Today...Dec 15 I am at 167 lb. ...it works."


"Finished taking this about 6 months ago, still only get a pimple on RARE occasions."


"I wanted to share a review since I was really nervous about going on this pill, especially after seeing all the horrible reviews. My doctor put me on Taytulla because I was borderline hemorrhaging with my periods, bleeding 8-16 oz/day On my heaviest 2 days.

I am just starting my 3rd month. Month 1 was awful, as I spotted almost every day because of the hormone change. Cramps have been the worst cramps I've ever had since I started. No breakouts though. Month 2 my period was so light. Bad cramps, but still no breakouts. Overall I'm happy with how this has flipped my periods around, but hate the cramping. Give it a few month adjustment period before you listen to all the negativity. I will take the cramps because of all the other benefits"


"When taken as prescribed and with proper diet its very effective. May cause heavier menstrual cycle, however very effective with weigh loss. Most sicknesses due to obesity eliminated. Again, very effective."


"Since I have started using this, I get angry for no reason. Have been off for week and a half and my husband who does not want kids has asked me not to go back on."


"My son began this drug at 13 and stopped growing around the same time. His endocrinologist wanted to give him growth hormone. I took him off this crap and his levels went to normal. do not take as a kid."


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


"My doctor prescribed Contrave for me after my annual visit early April 2016. Prior to this appt, I've been trying to eat healthier & exercise more. When I started, I weighed 264 pounds. Following the prescribed directions, I felt good the first 3 weeks with little to no side effects. On week 4, when the prescription changed to 2 pills in the morning & 2 in the evening, the side effects came on & it didn't feel right. I chose to lower the dosage on week 5 & only take 2 pills in the morning. Since then, it has been great!  As of 08/01/16, I have lost 25 pounds & feeling great.  I'm glad that I made that change and continued.  I'm very pleased with my outcome with this medicine and I love the ScaleDown program & daily weigh ins."


"I will NEVER take this antibiotic again! I took one dose and four hours later I was throwing up to the point of dry heaves! I was so extremely nauseous that I was miserable! After I was finished throwing up for three hours, I proceeded to have the worst watery stools ever! (Just keeping it real, people!) I had to go to the ER because I started to feel weak and weird! I passed out as they wheeled me to a room where they thought I had appendicitis! Did blood work and CT! Nope, it was the medication! I was severely dehydrated and they told me by the time I had left that I looked 100 times better than when I went in! I haven't had anymore of the medication and I've been just fine. I'd suffer through a sinus infection than go through that again!"


"Worst decision ever! Everyone I had talked to had good experiences. So I decided to go ahead and get it, despite my gut feeling and all of the horror stories I had heard. I have been bleeding for almost three months now and it is heavy. I have no energy, no sex drive and constant stomach and head pains. I spend a ridiculous amount on pads and tampons, have destroyed all of my underwear and to top it all off, can't afford health care, despite working 40+ hour weeks. PLEASE DON'T GET."


"I will never take Humira again! I strongly believed in it for the several years I took it, but now I've developed an allergic reaction to it."


"This medicine has changed my life I've been suffering with chronic  migraines since I was 2 years old all the females in my family suffer with them over tired every  Medication But finally my nuro finally put me on this  I have been on 50 mg now for 3 weeks and it's the first time in 23 years I have gone this long without one migraine !! I do have some weight loss a plus for me and some tingerling in my feet but if you eat at least 2 bananas a fm day this really helps and make multi vitermins"


"Like others, I'd been on Paxil and Lexapro before.  Lexapro helped for a few months only.  I've been on Effexor XR for a month now and what a difference.  I have more energy and I'm thinking more clearly.  Thank God for this medicine. I have an active 5 year old who now has her mommy back."


"I got this about 6 or 7 months ago & they did not tell me about any mental side effects . I was aware of the bleeding situation but I never stop, it'll go from light to heavy out of nowhere. I am always having mood swings , and angry over the littlest things in the world with my , now ex. I feel like I'm going crazy with this thing and I realized it's from it because of all the other reviews . I have become highly depressed as well , more suicidal thoughts have been coming through my mind. I finally decided this is what is causing my wreck of a behavior and I am getting it taken out. I do not wish for anyone to go what I am going through because of this stupid implant. I'm horrified I ruined my shape and my loving self."


"I have now been on Trulicity about 18 months. When I started injecting Trulicity my sugar levels were between about 15 and 27 (old units) for which I also used 80 units if long acting insulin in the morning and 80 units at night. Plus Novarapid which I had with lunch and my evening meal. I felt so ill that if I had carried on I would have got some serious complications with my life. Trulicity is hard at first for me especially the nausea and the stomach pains but you have to persevere for a few months until your body gets used to this drug. Anyway skipping forward 18 months I am now 2 St 7lbs lighter my sugar levels are constant at about 7/8 plus I don't take any insulin at all now. I am very careful what I eat I would recommend Trulicity."


"I've been on it for more than 3 months. It's been really great; and is great for "first time" birth control because it's easy to use and a very low dose - less than 1/3rd of a normal pill dosage. While on Nuvaring, I've experienced:
Effectiveness, no pregnancies - even when used with any type of lubricant. Able to use continuously to skip periods (which I love). Larger breasts (went from a C to a full D)
Light break-through bleeding, typically for one day when I change the Nuvaring. Cramping, which can be very painful. Personally I think it's linked to constipation, which can last a few days. Taking a cheap OTC laxative helps relieve both constipation and cramps. Small weight gain, mainly in breasts and hips. My waist is the same size."


"This medication is kind of cool. A tablet that can stick on your gums? My only complaint is that it takes a LONG time to dissolve- over 12 hours. If you've ever had braces, it's nothing, but just annoying especially when you try to eat, brush your teeth, or drink water. I'd recommend doing it right before bed if at all possible. Unfortunately, I took it a couple days after I got a cold sore since it's a prescription and you can't see most doctors immediately. I will say, I can tell the healing process happened quicker with this medication. The above comment is false, as several insurance companies will cover the majority of the cost. I paid $35 for two pills... (Not like that's cheap but definitely better than paying $300 or w/o insurance)."


"It makes my skin really dry as well as my hair. My acne has become a real problem and I haven't even been on it for a whole year. I don't have any problems with my period because I don't get one. I have little energy to get anything done during the day"


"Used a number of times over the years and always found it to work better than anything. 250mg capsules (6), 2 to begin then 1 per day, 1 hour before, or 2hours after eating. Lots of coughing up phlegm but clears the chest so can breath properly.

Keep lots of tissues handy.

It ought to be available over the counter, as in some foreign countries."


"I must be the small percentage who seems to suffer all side effects. I have had the diarrhea, sweats, insomnia, stomach pain, weight loss, and the list goes on. I'm on 1.5 pills per day and have to find a way to work myself up to 3 pills a day. I suffer from polycystic ovarian syndrome and endometriosis and am hoping this will help with that and my infertility."


"So, I've had the patch for 6 years and a half now... I remember my first month with it.. it was crazy! I had some mood swings and terrible headaches, but I decided to be brave and just give it a try since it was my very first birth control, and after 4 weeks all the symptoms went away.... Ever since, I've been super happy with it and I jut love it, I never gained a pound with it, never had mood swings with  it, never had a baby hahahar... I wear it on my back swtiching from side to side every week and never had irritation of the skin, it has never fall off in 6 years either.. The only issue is now, after 6 years of it, I'm starting to get some spotting. So... Don't give up so easy on the patch!! haha it's not for everyone but it might be 4U"