"I have used them on each of my previous four cruises. I am going to use one Sunday for my wedding cruise because they work so well.  I had suffered with motion sickness since my childhood and these things really work!!"


"I have had my IUD for three years now. At first I had no problems. It was wonderful. Now, I haven't had a period in 3 years. My mood swings are out of this world (my poor husband doesn't know if he should talk to me half the time). I have hot flashes all the time, I am getting migraines everyday for the last two months. I am scheduled to get my tubes tied September 21. I can't get the IUD removed until the day of my surgery."


"I honestly don't remember how long I've been using NuvaRing - at least 5 years or more.  I could never remember to take the pills and didn't like what I heard about the shots.  NuvaRing is so convenient, I mark the calendar so I know when to change it.  I rarely have issues with it coming out, if it does it's always during intercourse and we make sure to find it so it can go back in!  I am naturally a moody person and I love food so I can't say my mood swings or being overweight can be blamed on NuvaRing.  If you want something convenient and you're comfortable with your body, give it a shot.  My insurance covers 100% otherwise it can be expensive."


"Do not take this pill. I am in the hospital because I have a blood clot in my lung. The doctor says its from this pill. They do list blood clots as one of the side effects."


"I am taking Zoloft for social anxiety, depression, OCD (27yo F). I have to start out by saying I had TERRIBLE side effects for the 1.5months (nausea, dizziness, migraines, panic attack) to the point where I almost stopped taking the tablet.

I persisted and 7 months on Zoloft has completely changed my life. I have had depression and OCD for years and anxiety had started to take over my life.

After the initial symptoms subsided, I feel like a better, confident and much happier version of former myself. Like many others it's hard to explain what I mean. It's the best thing I've ever done!

Please try to persist!"


"I have had my Mirena IUD for 2 years now. The insertion was something I was not prepared for. I wish I had been sedated. Heavy cramping and bleeding that entire night and next day. I am a RN so I wish I'd have been forewarned because I had to work the same day I had it inserted. Word of advice take the day off, rent a movie, and vegetate on the couch. I had to have an ultrasound because the strings vanished into thin air. But other then that no issues. I love it. I no longer have the crazy mood swings that I had with the birth control pills. I have no children. No weight gain I can associate from the IUD. I will occasionally have periods of spotting. No side effects. Worth it."


"I have tried Qsymia now for 3 months now. I have been let down a bit as I expected to lose more weight. I am paying for this out of pocket and cannot afford to lose just 1 pound a month. I am on the lowest dose but still feel some side effects like heart racing at times. I am scared to go higher actually. Back to Weight Watchers for me."


"When I first got Mirena, I thought it was a HUGE mistake. I was 28 and childless, so insertion was extremely painful. The first 3 months were AWFUL--I spotted and had terrible cramps the entire time, and I was extremely irritable. Also...my breasts changed, my nipples became thicker and my areolas got larger (the same way that a woman's nipples change after breastfeeding). I would have had it removed only after the painful insertion I was afraid. However...IT WAS WORTH IT. After the first 3 months, ALL of the side effects (except for the breast changes) lifted. The bleeding and pain disappeared and my temperment went back to normal. 3 years later, I rarely menstruate and never get cramps! It's extremely effective and requires no effort."


"I have been using Yaz as birth control since 2012, yaz is working so well on me, no side effects, everything is good. "


"Also want to say, most people are likely to complain than compliment. Reading this beforehand scared me and I was sure I was going to feel worse. Nothing has happened so thought I'd come and let you know. I'm not a one in ten."


"Extremely helpful when used as needed for extreme rage or fear, it re-balances my perspective and helps me keep in touch with reality. However when I used Zyprexa daily it did not help as much."


"My Reumatologist recommended this medication for nerve pain that shoots from my neck to my hands due to nerve damage in my neck following cervical spine surgery. I was skeptical about using it at first, however during an intense flare I could feel the tenderness along my arms to my hands and fingers and tried the gel. It definitely dulled the pain and helped to relieve the tenderness and tingling shooting to my fingers. Just one tool in my arsenal and a great help."


"I delivered my first child at 36 weeks after having preterm labor at 29 weeks. I had a partial amniotic rupture with that preterm labor and I was dilated to a 4 when they finally stopped the contractions.

I am currently 28 weeks pregnant with my second child, and I have been on weekly
Makena injections since week 16. I began having closely spaced contractions yesterday and went to my local hospital. My cervix was still closed, but the frequency of the contractions and the lack of their response to the Magnesium bolus caused them to send me by ambulance to a more prepared hospital in a larger city.

I'm home today and not in the hospital. I know it's because of the Makena shots! Without them my cervix would have been dilating no doubt."


"I am one month in take this pill 0.5mg every 3-4 days and I feel extremely dizzy, more dizzy than before I took it, it's hard to focus but I also feel it is doing its job and lowering my prolactin levels to where they need to be. I'm stopping the meds for now because the dizzy is to much, I take anti nausea meds and antivertigo meds and they work for a bit but they wear off and it comes back more intense I'm going this week to check my levels again, the pills works the side effects are rough."


"The beginning was horrible, it didn't work and I was miserable. Then we got to the right dose and life *finally* made sense for once. I have been happily functioning and holding my job and overall excelling at life for the 3ish years I have been on lamotrigine. It is seriously a life saver. It does take a significant amount of time to start seeing a difference, a few months at least. Also, any amount of alcohol makes me fall asleep almost immediately. But it's a small price to pay for sanity."


"I take dilaudid for a severe kidney stone condition.  I take the pills at home (4mg), although I start by cutting them in half and only take 2mg to start.  If 2mg don't help, I take the other half of the pill for a total of 4mg.  I take the dilaudid in combination with MS Contin.  Like many others have said, I have tried many other pain medications and dilaudid is the ONLY thing that helps me with my pain.  Morphine does not help (it makes me very sick - although the long acting MS Contin is ok).

When the pills are not able to control my pain, or after surgery I take IV dilaudid, and this is the best pain medication.  There have been times I've been curled in a ball in tears the pain has been so bad and this works instantly."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"This stuff tastes terrible! Works quickly, but I'm dreading the second dose!  They need to improve the taste!"


"I am finding it VERY hard to believe these bad reviews of Macrobid.Im thinking these are the apple cider vinegar, D-Mannose and cranberry juice people, NONE of which cure UTIs. I have been battling reccurent and/or relapsing UTI's for a few years, despite being celibate. Up until now Bactrim worked, yes, it gave me a headache and made my heart race, but it worked. Then I tried monurol worked a few times, expensive beyond, then stopped. yesterday I tried Macrobid first time..no side effects. Had I listened to these reviews, I would have killed myself before taking it.. It seems to be working. It doesnt kill your gut flora Its considered one of the SAFEST of the UTI drugs. All I can say is do not be afraid to try it!!"


"I was diagnosed with endometriosis and polycistic ovaries when I was just 16 years old. I'm now 22 and I've gone though 9 birth control pills and 9 different gynos. I had a laporoscip surgery when I was 17, which removed scar tissue and large cysts from my ovaries. After the surgery I was on birth control (seasonique which is wonderful for endometriosis) and up until a year ago I haven't had many issues with pains. I started to get the pains again, along with bleeding for 3 months on birth control, so I went ahead with Lupron. After reading up on it, I was hesitant, but moved forward. It stopped the bleeding, but the pain is still there and now my joints ache every day and also depression and suicidal thoughts are always there. Do not do it"


"When I started on Vyvance at the lower dosage, the binges stopped for a few days, but then started again. When I was increased to 70mg, the binges stopped for a week, and then came back. After being at 70 mg for two months, it does nothing to stop the binges. It does, however, increase my alertness and improve my social interactions, and for that reason I rate it a few stars."


"Not good at all"


"I have MS,& suffer from chronic pain. I have been on & off oxy/condone/contain for the last 20 years. Currently I am taking 300 mg oxy codons and 80 mg of. OxyContin a day to manage my pain- do to the tolerance I've built up over the years. My doc unilaterally decided that he wanted to lower my doses- I asked him why, & he had no answer- without them, I'm a bedridden man , and am unable to function- in one visit he cut my dose in half- very dangerous for my MS- so I went to my neurologist, who understands more about the illness.  He took over my care- I'm not talking to you abusers who take them to get high with no medical reason.  It is  because off you , that it makes it difficult on us who actually need them for pain"


"I'm 16 and I started taking yasmin in August for polycystic ovarian syndrome. My acne was quite bad, mainly on my cheeks and chin where I'd get big clusters of spots. I also had many small bumps on my forehead.  In the first month there was no difference skin. By the third month I could start to see some improvement to my skin and the severity of my acne had gone down. By the fourth month I was amazed!! It took about a week into the 4th pack before I only had a few spots on my chin left and no new spots were forming. I'm on the 5th month now and only have a small spot on my chin and have been left with scars which are healing. I'm so happy with the results but I experienced terrible mood swings, which are improving. Overall very happy!"


"No problems at all, the experience was quite satisfying, had to take some breaks!"


"I have experienced 1 cold sore ever two years, this year I've had 1 already due to a lip burn, just recently I had another burn to the lip from food, I went to the chemist to see what was available for fast acting treatment (I normally use Zovirax ointment which is fabulous) but I thought there may be something else. I was recommended famciclovir. The second day after the 3 tablet once of dosage I had extreme gas pain in my abdomen. It was the only thing I feel could have caused it. I took the dose on the first day I noticed the cold sore, it's now day 3 and it's simply a dry red patch. Amazing medication, of course I was using Zovirax too. But I recommend it!"


"I have had to take this to keep from being sick from vertigo caused by Multiple Sclerosis. It has worked very well if I catch it before it gets to the point of actually vomiting. A little dizzy means, "OMG! I HATE throwing up! Dive, dive, DIVE!" All while I throw myself at the bottle like I'm throwing myself on a live grenade to save my platoon. The ONLY reason it does not rate a ten is what I feel to be too long of a lag between ingestion, of a tablet, and the beginning of efficacy."


"following 1g oral dose A headache was experienced at T+1:00, ibuprofen 200mg aleviated the headache. No gastric distress at all.

Maybe its a female only thing."


"Much lighter periods. Hardly any cramps. Effective as birth control. Fast hair growth everywhere. I wore a size 12 dress comfortably when I started Lutera three months ago. I'm now struggling  to fit into a size 14 and I've been more active than usual. I guess it's pushing me to exercise regularly so that's kind of a plus."


"I am 44 and started taking Requip 1 mg on 4/06/2016 and it has been absolutely wonderful.  My quality of life was so poor prior to this and wasn't getting but 2 hours of sleep a night...if that.  I call it my miracle drug.  I haven't had any side effects.  The Doctor put me on it because I have a sleep study coming up and the last time I went to the sleep study, I didn't sleep.  I was surprised that it worked for me the first night I took it."


"I'm 29 years old and just had my 4th child. I got it inserted 7 weeks after having my 4th child. Insertion didn't hurt, just a little cramping. I felt dizzy for the 1st 20 minutes. Went to work and had light spotting. Now on my 4th day with the Mirena and I still have light cramping and spotting is now turning into regular bleeding. So far so good!"


"6-8 years ago, I used to have a UTI every other month. Cipro was my go-to because I'm allergic to most others. It always worked. Haven't had an infection for at least 2-3 years until now- Cipro took care of it 100% in 3 days. It isn't easy on the digestive system, and definitely have to follow all instructions on bottle (don't take with calcium, or before anything fortified with vitamins &minerals and stay out of the sun!), but it works! The things I did to stop getting uti's: no baths, only showers; urinate before and after sex, lots of water and not too many caffeinated drinks, don't  try to "hold it" (if you gotta go, then go!). Taking cranberry daily is helpful also."


"Read these reviews ...  "I will be fine.  These things won't happen to me ...". Horrible tasting !  Got 1st bottle down.  Put some lemon juice I. It.  Boy, you had better be agile, after u take this.  Took an hour to start, but THEN .. hardly any warning and then run to bathroom. This is way it continued for 1.5 hr and then pretty much let up, so I guess that part good.  And after 1 bottle it was 90% good.  Managed to get 1/2 bottle down in morn. BUT, could just not do any more ..YUCK "


"I was on this medication for about three years to prevent migraine. It decreased the amount of migraines I would have each month but I still got them.  I did experience side effects such as tingling in heels, constantly tired, diarrhea, weight loss and change in taste (specifically with carbonated beverages).
I was recently hospitalized for a separate issue and the doctor's would not let me take topiramate. I ended up discontinuing it all together to see how I would adapt. I noticed that the diarrhea I was experiencing was not IBS like I had thought, but because of topiramate. It was terrible and I had   previously been taking an anti-diarrheal about 5 days a week. I feel like I've got my life back since discontinuing."


"I had mirena inserted Sept 23 2015. I have given birth full term 7 times, and the discomfort for me was definitely comparative! I wanted mirena so I could have sex without worrying about another pregnancy, but due to bleeding heavily for 3 out of every 4 weeks (to date it is now January 1, 2016) I have not even had sex because of the mess! I even have some spotting during the "week off"!!
I always had regular periods with 7 days of heavy bleeding, I'll be happy to go back to that. I haven't gained weight from it, but I fluctuate about 5-8 lbs from week to week. My hair was already thinning, but that seems worse, the texture of my hair is more fragile."


"I have recently began treatment for PCOS with metformin and i love the fact that I am now able to lose weight with medication and am watching what I eat. I have not yet had any side effects. I go back to the doctor soon to have more blood work, hope it is working well."


"While it helped some, I experienced  abdominal pain  which was significant and heavy not normal bleeding. The moment I stopped taking it the symptoms stopped"


"I have found its good and reduces them but I also have to take pitxophiren and sumatriptan unfortunately I still get 3/5 per month but better than one a day ! Plus this is the safest one to use I recommend it. I have to see a neurologist and it takes 12 months"


"I am on my second Implanon. I first got it after my second child was born which was a surprise. The first six months of the implant my body was adjusting so there was bleeding and moodiness because of the adjustment period. Too many people want instant results with everything. Our bodies have to adjust. The second time around was just a poke and insert because they have to remove the first one so my arm hurt for two weeks. But I'll take that two days to two weeks of pain to live without worries tampons pads and not having to remember a pill or an appointment. I love this birth control."


"I am a 54-year-old man and have suffered from chronic stomach problems for more than 7 years--the worst in the last 3.  I went 6 months gluten free with little help.  Six month ago I started taking Nature's Bounty Priobiotic 10 (bought at Costco).  I would say that it improved my condition by 25%.  Two weeks ago someone recommended Florastor.  I tried it and my churning, gassy stomach went away in the first day.  BUT...I started feeling by the end of the first day a bloating of my upper GI that got increasingly uncomfortable with each passing day.  I reduced the dosage from two caps a day to just 1 cap a day.  No change.  Bloated upper GI still.  I'm on my fourth day back on Nature's Bounty Probiotic 10.  No more chest pressure."


"I have lost 60 lbs taking 1 injection each week for the last 9 months. My A1C is best since 2012. Has helped decrease my appetite immensely and is main reason for the weight loss. Once I started seeing some results it was easy to moderate intake and start to make better food & beverage choices. It has been a life changer for me. I am hoping to drop another 20lb by Nov 1. Was 365lb 2009 now 242lb. Good luck to all!"


"For the most part it's been good -- no nasty side effects. However, if you smoke, take caution. Since I've been taking this and have been trying to quit smoking (as birth control increases your risk for heart problems), I've acquired an occasional fluttering heart beat that at times is a bit freaky -- not painful, but certainly something that if it happens often to tell your doctor about.

Also, coming up on a year of taking it, it loses its effectiveness. For the past three months I will take it regularly (at the same time every day), and by the third week, I'll get my period. For this reason I plan on switching to something with a little higher of a hormone dose. "


"I am 40 years old, have never had any kids and have had Mirena for 10 months now. Insertion was uncomfortable but not painful.  Cramping after wards was only slightly more than past period cramping.  Periods are now light spotting but almost non-existent. I was a moody person before but do not feel as if I am even more so now.  I did not experience the acne and lost my job last year so contributed to the weight gain since not being as active. I wanted to try this birth control since I am an on/off again smoker and do not plan to have any children. I would recommend it to women to try and see how their body reacts to it. Other reviews helpful especially the ultrasound tip before re-insertion."


"I've taken both Norvasc and it's generic, amlodopine. I am taking amlodopine 10mg now.

No side effects, just does what it does, and I love it.

Just wish it did all of it. It only brings it down to around 160/90- down from 230/150. Too bad I can't just take more. Everything we've tried to add, headaches and headaches, and aches and pains.

I don't get symptoms from from my BP. More like a rush, if anything. Why would take something that makes me feel that way? Quality of life, you know?

I'm a 50 year old woman in reasonably decent health but for this"


"Stay away from this garbage. I was stupid enough to try it for 3 days 10mg before bedtime. All those days I was like zombie. Dry mouth. Crazy dreams. Constant nausea. Stomach stabbing pain. No energy at all. Sleepy during day n crazy at night. I don't know who's writing positive reviews maybe pharma ppl lol. Do your research. Stay away from this drug!"


"Horrible! I took it before I went to be around 10 p.m. Bad cramps all night, even worse in the morning. Had diarrhea all day! I will never take this again."


"I've had this form of birth control for almost a year now and I am not sure if its worth it for me personally. I have my period for over two weeks and get the most horrendous cramps and pains during this time and sometimes randomly experience the same pain even when I'm not ovulating. I just worked out and got the cramps again. My OBGYN said it's a normal thing within the first 6 months but I've have it closer to a year and the symptoms still exist."


"This isn't a miracle pill but it does help. I'm a bigger girl was very depressed wasn't focused, couldn't and wouldn't do nothing lazy but this has helped me with my depression helped me lose weight and helped with my feelings. Love this I'm so clam and happy."


"Treximet is awesome.  When I get a migraine, I can take it and it's gone in 20-30 mins.  It is very expensive but it works great."


"I am 56 years old, female weighed in today at 160.  Just started phentermine 37.5 mg today, 1/6/2017.  I also got a B12 shot.  I'm hoping to lose at least 15 pounds!  I appreciate everyone that takes time to post here because it's encouraging!"


"I had suffered with acid reflux since childhood. I would wake up in the middle of the night, vomit, and go back to bed. This continued off and on for years. In my late teens and early 20's, it began to get worse. My doctor told me about Prevacid being OTC, and I should give that a try. It was getting so bad that no matter what I did or didn't do, ate or didn't eat, I would have heartburn. It used to be just certain foods triggered it. As time went on, anything and everything gave me heartburn. I started taking Prevacid, and now I take 15mg daily, and have for the last 5 years or so. Since taking it, I am almost completely heartburn free all the time. Occasionally, I have to take 30mg. But I couldn't live without it! It has changed my life!"


"Used 3-4 mg dose for autism related meltdowns during teen years.  Made my son very irritable and agitated.  Did not notice sleepiness.  Just an overall grumpy, agitated attitude towards everything."


"Prilosec replaced a treatment that consisted of 800 mg Cimetidine about a week ago and seems to be doing the trick nicely."


"I have Narcolepsy with Cataplexy and am currently taking Provigil during the day when I first wake up. I have noticed that my Cataplexy attacks are fewer but it doesn't stop them all. I still have at least 3 big attacks a week. I have found that I am more alert taking Ritalin but have more cataplectic attacks. I am currently working with my doc to up the dosage because the 200mg are not enough. I have had some side effects with the medicine. Mood Swings, becoming fixated on a task or project, confusion, headache and some depression. I am currently a full time student and for me taking Provigil to prevent attacks vs being more alert is the best option for me at this point."


"I have been taking Citalopram for about 2 months now. I was in a horrible state of anxiety, depression and de-personalisation. It had completely taken over my life. This medicine has been a life saver - however it only started to work for me after the first month of taking it. I want to encourage people to persist with it like I did, and hopefully you will experience the same benefits. Good luck to all."


"After finally dad was diagnosed with Dementia/Alzeihmer's he went through aggressive behavior, tried to hurt himself. Risperidone helped with aggression but the constant yelling and crying started. After lots of trials the doctor prescribed Nuedexta, which took away most of the yelling and crying. He is more alert and thinking clearer. We are truly happy to be able to visit and enjoy the time together."


"I have been on Sprintec for about six years now and for the most part it has worked well. I have had no pregnancy scares, no hormonal mood swings, and very little spotting in between period weeks.
However, recently, after period week, I have become extremely nauseous in the mornings. (And no I am not pregnant). Also my cramps have worsened."


"I had a great experience with Ativan.  It does a great job of heading off a panic attack when you feel one coming on.  It works very quickly (5 minutes or less).  It doesn't make you feel drunk or high, but more just kind of relaxed and mellow (a bit sleepy).  I took a very low dose, as needed, and it's just nice to have something in case I need it, that wasn't real addictive or habit forming.  Like having a spare tire.  You don't have to use it very often, but it's comforting knowing you have one, and it will get you through.  I didn't notice any side effects at all to be honest, except for feeling sleepy when I took it sometimes, but that's not always a bad thing."


"Had this before surgery. True it knocked me out and I wasn't aware of proceedure. However the after effects have made me feel totally helpless, in so much pain. This will be added to my list of never use this drug on me again! This feels like I have been body slammed over and over. Every part of my body hurts."


"I don't care for this medicine I developed a rash on both my arms and was so confused I don't suggest adults use this for adhd"


"I just started taking this pill to stop menstrual migraines. Well all I can say I want to get off. I'm a 7 day bleeder and it's been 10 days and I'm still bleeding heavy. I've had more headaches, and migraines than usual. I want to stop but I'm going to give it 1 more month hoping that this will all subside. Fingers crossed."


"I only took this medication for the first month, but I refuse to continue with it. The first week everything was fine, but over the course of two weeks I've had extreme mood swings that just kept progressing to the point that I couldn't stand to be near my two year old. Every little thing she did set me off and that terrifies me because I've always had so much patience with her. I was having horrible vivid dreams and the last day I was on it I had been having suicidal ideations. I'd rather just risk getting pregnant than to risk feeling like that ever again."


"This is the only medicine that works for me.  I have tried many many others with no effect. I have MS and in pain all the time.  Arthritis in my spine is very painful, and this really helps me."


"I took this tablet 2 days ago as I had a terrible pain that was keep coming and then going then coming and going I experienced this pain for 1 1/2 days and I tried to lie down , take some paracetamol , sleep but that wasn't working . I decided to take some dulcolax as I know I've taking this before but it was a while back . I took the tablet and about 6 hours later I started to feel like the pain in my stomach was going to be relieved . After 12 hours of taking the tablet I finally went to the toilet and I must admit the tablet is very harsh and made my stomach go in to cramps and also I didn't eat for 2 days as it made me be sick and made me feel like I was just about to die . This tablet I wouldn't recommend to anyone as it is very harsh"


"Absolutely hate it had it put in in Nov 2014 and by March 2015 I was 85 pounds heavier .I had bad breakouts to the point they became open sores. I was retaining water like crazy and my hair is falling out to the point that I have a patch on the back of my head about 2inx 1inch that is completely bald and smooth like it won't grow back in. Just got it cut out today and was told that it could take another 9 months for my hair to. Start growing back in. Also so irregular with periods I would never know when to carry tampons with me and the one time I don't it comes full force.Do not get this unless you want to go from a size 8-10 pants to an 18w... :( hoping the weight comes off so I can go back to normal)"


"Medication started May 1st. I take 30mg in the morning around 7:30. First couple nights I couldn't sleep and I had headaches but both subsided. I have changed everything. I'm 5'9" 333lbs to start. Today I weighed in at 317. I decided while taking this to get a grip on snacking and eating etc. I'm eating healthier still the same stuff I would normally eat but now I'm eating 1300 calories a day with the help of my fitness pal. I'm also exercising 30-45 minutes a day. I rotate workouts, I'll do aerobics, use the treadmill, ride a bike, or go swimming. Swimming laps is my favorite because I feel less tired after. But even if I use the treadmill at night 9pm, when I get done I still have so much energy I tend to dance to to continue my cool down"


"On my fourth day now taking this and I feel so much better. The first 2 days were hell for me. Side effects just like everybody else says. I felt like I was dizzy, nauseous, and had diarrhea. It just made me feel strange. But by the third day I felt amazing. I still felt a little weird at first but the side effects wore off quickly and then and began to stop overthinking things so much. It's almost as if I just started to feel at peace with everything like I was just laid back which is not how I ever was. No more of that chest pain or heavy breathing or sickening nervous feeling. Even my girlfriend could notice a difference in me as I was not so wound up about everything. just happy I can feel normal again"


"Works. I had unprotected sex one day after I stopped menstruating completely. And I thought I would have to wait longer than mentioned on the reviews here to get my period. But it started in 6 days, and I could never be more relieved about a second period in the same month. Until I got my period I didn't have any side effects except extreme sleepiness. During my period I am feeling weaker than usual and no cramps yet. The bleeding pattern seems different (amount, colour ) But I presume that is one time and to be expected."


"I have had a Mirena for a little over a month now. I was very scared about it after reading negative stories online.  However, my experience with Mirena has been mostly positive.  This past month I have had off and on light bleeding, my actual period lasted a couple days and was way lighter than I am used to.  My acne has improved a great deal (which is a huge positive).  My partner can't feel the strings. I did experience some occasional cramps, especially the first couple days after insertion (For Your Information insertion pain was minimal).  So glad it's working out because I paid hundreds of dollars out of pocket, since my insurance didn't cover it."


"First I was afraid to start on this drug, I tried respiredone it was horrible - I had nightmares and fatigue, and  I felt verry foggy. Doctor put me on abilify 2.5 mg in addition to effexor 300mg it works very well it gave me stability never been stable for long, no ups and downs it made my days better and really lift my mood! When I tried to stop I went into anxiety and depression so now I decide to go back on it. It really worth trying! No side affects except little fatigue. Life savior. No mood swings"


"Oxycontin has really helped me with pain."


"Took this medication for a chest cough before I went to bed. Woke up in the night with severe nausea and felt dizzy. Tried it again a week later and same happened. I know other people who swear by it."


"My doctor added 1 mg Abilify to my Wellbutrin (Name Brand, not generic).  About two weeks later, a huge difference in the way that I feel.  I have struggled with depression for many years.  This episode started in March and was extremely stubborn.  Tried Lexapro for six weeks and Pristiq for six weeks.  Abilify has been extremely helpful."


"My tummy has been bloated to the point that I have the same appearance as I did when I was 22-23 weeks pregnant. Also, I have had persistent gas (which is very uncommon for me). I am wondering if the side effects will subside because I am happy with the birth control quality/convenience of the Mirena and the lower amount of hormones released."


"I found that this cough medicine did not work at all. In fact, I woke up several times during the night still coughing; and coughed throughout the day."


"I've taking dramamine a couple of times with good results however the other day I took it and it was a disaster.  I usually experience agitation and dizziness while being a passenger in a car and it usually dulls it but, this time... it made my symptoms substantially worst I developed sensitivity to light , sound , and even temperature felt more intense and that was in addition to the agitation and dizziness.  Please use with caution."


"I've had a doctor prescribe the oral medication with a prior YI but because it was the beginning of the weekend I knew that I wouldn't be able to have it called into the pharmacy. I couldn't deal with symptoms of the YI any longer and decided to drive to see what was available over the counter. I purchased. Laid down and propped my lower half up to insert the medication as deep as comfortably possible so that it wouldn't drain quickly and further aggravate the skin that was already irritated. I read the reviews and was petrified at all of reviews of women claiming to have felt the ring if fire lol. I woke up feeling peachy. 90% by morning and felt better as time elapses thought the day. Great product! I would definitely recommend!!"


"Regarding my peripheral neuropathy: Had reached max daily allowable level of Neurontin and was put on Tegretol, 200mg, 4 x daily. Brought it down to one tab daily and have not looked back. Never any side effects. Condition greatly improved! Cannot remember my last "attack"."


"While on abilify I felt normal and happy.  Although I did gain some weight, I was still happy with the medicine.  I am having to go off it though due to history of diabetes in family and the doctor has told me that my sugar levels are getting high and going towards diabetes.  Also I am not sure but I have developed a swallowing problem which I never had and I know that if you have a swallowing problem before starting you should discuss with your doctor so I am just thinking that this has caused it.  Still looking into this though.  I do recommend this to everyone who can try it."


"I was very hesitant to start this medication because of all the warnings I came across online.  After 4 months on this medication I can honestly say it has 100% improved my life.  I had hives and angio edema covering most of my body.  The pain and hives would come and go and change from day to day but I was for the most part  homebound because of it.  I was taking Benadryl (like tic-tacs), Zyrtec, Singulair, Fatidomide and Prednisone for the really bad breakouts.  Within the 1st week after the 1st shot saw significant improvement.  Now I only have some breakouts right around the 28th or 29th day of the next shot that is due.  I would highly recommend this medication for chronic urticaria."


"I opted to get the Paraguard since it is hormone free.  The doctor told me to go when my period is its heaviest and to take 2 Advil beforehand.  He also mentioned it would most likely be painful since I never had kids before.  I waited two months for the device to be shipped.  Paraguard has to call you twice to confirm you want it shipped.  I don't answer strange numbers on my phone, and they did not leave a voicemail.  I had to call them directly to get it straightened out.  The day that it was inserted, I was in a lot of pain.  I almost blacked out and I felt nauseous for 2 hours afterwards.  I fell asleep for 2 hours when I got home, and when I woke up, I felt like I was having bad period cramps.  I felt fine the next day."


"So far I have no complaints.  Easy in easy out. I take mine out befor getting busy ;-)but thats just me. No side effects yet. I am breastfeeding a 9 week old and havent seen or felt it decrease my supply or put baby off nursing which is a huge plus for me. I have forgot to put it in within 3 hours but since Im still breastfeeding exclusivly Im not to concerened. Id definatly say try it out. You have total control and dont have to think about it another BIG plus for me, I dont have time to rember BC till its to late.  ;-)"


"When I was on the pill, I had a hard time remembering to take it. My Dr. told me to try the Nuvaring since it was easier to remember. I have now been on it for a year, and I must say; it is a LOT easier to remember to change once a month instead of taking a pill everyday. What makes my score not a 10 is the fact that it has dramatically killed my sex drive. I am at the point where I don't want sex at all and that is affecting my marriage. It has also messed with my energy; it has made me tired all day. I go to bed beyond exhausted and wake up tired. If it wasn't for those two side effects I would stay on it. I am about to make my yearly "check up" and my going to ask my Dr. about the patch....I've heard good things about it."


"After major surgery in 2010 my doctor told me to start using Miralax. I have used it daily every day since then. I was told to never strain during a bm again. Along with is this I eat 25 grams of fiber in my cereal every morning, a serving of prunes (7), one 5 gram of fiber protein bar, 2 fiber capsules, and drink 6-8 glasses of water ever day and finish the day with an apple for the pectin. And I cannot stop any of these items or I have problems. I do not have any blockages and have a colonoscopy every 3 years. Miralax places an important part and my doctor has no issues with me continuing to take it."


"So i apprehensively opened the 1st pkt of M prep at 7pm the night b4 my procedure, .. After reading the reviews on here .. I was anticipating the gip factor of the drink , and true to the reviews it was top scale rank ..
Seriously took all my swallowing efforts to the hilt .. I mixed in some lucozade to alter the taste .. But still ended up with a fizzy, thick , salty , slimy mess that made my head hurt and my stomach retch on every mouthfull .. My eyes watered and my sphincter tightened lol
Not from the anticipation of what was to follow .. But the bodily reaction to the chewy thick substance that was globbing down my aesophagus .
Ffwd 2/3 hrs - i was on form -with the toilet hugging my behind I'm sleep inthe bathroom
All done for morning"


"I think it helps take the edge off my anxiety disorders..plural. More of an addition to my other, more powerful meds than a "stand alone" medicine."


"Worked well to keep me stable but caused significant weight gain 50 pounds."


"I take my medication  (40mgms) in the evening. It works great for me but I am so slow to get going in the morning and am a bit wound up (even though I am very tired ) in the evening. What time do other people find works best for them?"


Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

"I have been on Beyaz birth control for about 5 years now, and I have never really had any serious problems with it! As a birth control, it seems to be working great no babies here! I've never really had any acne, however I used to get random pimples on my thighs which was so strange to me but when I started Beyaz they quickly disappeared. My breasts have grown a substantial amount, but I do not have bad bloating or weight gain in other areas which is awesome. The only downside I have noticed to this medication, is that my mood swings were terrible the first couple weeks. This is normal when you give your body any extra hormones so I was not too worried about it. The mood swings stopped about 4 weeks in."


"In remission all labs and inflamatory markers normal. No side effects other than a headache once in a while."


"If you're one of those girls who wouldn't stop bleeding with the depo shot, then I suggest you don't get it. I have had my period for the the last four months and I don't see it going away anytime soon. This wouldn't normally bother me, but recently it's been affecting my sex life. My boyfriend wants to wait for my period to go away. Unfortunately, that may not be for the next 2 years and 8 months when it's time for me to get this removed. It's a great strategy for preventing pregnancy. Except, for me, it's also preventing me from even having sex. This was suppose to let me have sex without worrying about getting pregnant. I don't have to worry about getting pregnant because this also seems to prevent sex."


"My osteoarthritis of my left hip and lower back was so bad yesterday morning that I could barely walk and was having awful muscle spasms, but after taking 200 mg of celecoxib my pain virtually vanished within two hours = this is a miracle drug for osteoarthritis ... so far no side effects. I will be taking 200 mg each morning for prevention."


"Been taking celexa for 6 years now. I used to have such severe panic attacks I was afraid to live on my own, go grocery shopping, social gatherings, daily activities, etc.  I would constantly be in emergency thinking I was having a heart attack. It took a few months for me to feel the effect. My panic attacks are so rare to none now. It also helped with my mild depression. Only bad side effect is I lack energy and am very tired. Celexa has changed my life, I'm so thankful for this medication."


"I was diagnosed in April 2010.  My CD4 count was 10, yes 10...I know, not good.  I had been researching the multitude of HIV antivirals for some time, knowing my test results were going to show I was HIV positive.  Decided Atripla was likely to be the best for me.  My doctor put me on it right away and within 1 month my CD4 count was already up to 134.  VL is also coming down quite rapidly as well.  You can't beat one pill a day.  I take it at bedtime and have not noticed any serious side effects.  I will occasionally wake up in the morning feeling as though I had just fallen asleep, even though I've been in bed for 8 hours and totally out."


"I have taken Loestrin 24 Fe for the last four years. Because of its discontinuation, I was told by my doctor to begin taking the chewable contraceptive Minastrin 24 Fe instead. After taking this pill for 3 months, I have found myself irritated and miserable over the smallest  inconveniences. The acne that I had treated and somewhat cured is now back and annoying as ever. I am switching pills ASAP. I want Loestrin back!"


"I have been on Lyrica for 3 years. It has really helped with my pain (dulls it). However, I am now wanting to switch to Neurontin because Lyrica has caused me to gain over 40lbs. I also have had to raise the dose to 150mg 3 x daily. It really helped with the insomnia that I had suffered with for 10 years. If Lyrica did not have the side effect of weight gain, I would stay on it. Would I recommend this drug, yes I would."


"I was prescribed this for chronic pain. It did relieve the pain but made me groggy and nauseated, so I did not continue it."


"I was prescribed meloxicam for pain in hands, feet, back, and shoulders.  It worked well, the pain wasn't completely gone, but I feel 70% better.  I was really excited until I realized I have had a sore throat and dry mouth for over a week.  I will see my doctor, because I'm afraid that my constipation along with these symptoms may make this not the medicine for me.  If that's the case, I will really be sorry.  I've enjoyed such a substantial reduction in my arthritis pain."


"This is the very best drug I've found for frequent attacks of runny nose and sneezing.  As an antihistamine, it's very fast acting.  It can be scored in half or used whole."


"I got mine in April 2013 and it's now November. I've had no mood swings, no acne, I've gained about 7 pounds but it's in the areas I want it so I'm not complaining. The only thing I'm confused about is that they say once you have had it about five months you shouldn't have a monthly  period at all, is that true?"


"I feel that this medication is causing pain in my legs when I walk and as a result, I can no longer play golf or walk very far."


"This drug was really effective in getting rid of my infection but the side effects were difficult to deal with. The tablets made me so exhausted I really struggled to stay awake all day. My eyes would droop at my desk and I felt lightheaded and dizzy. I found it extremely hard to concentrate. I had to leave work early taking this tablet because I could not focus and many times when my colleagues helped drive me home, they had to help me walk to the car because I was so weak and unfocused I couldn't walk in a straight line. I also felt nauseous for most of the day and had mild stomach cramps. It was wonderful for the infection I had but was the hardest week coping with the exhaustion and drowsiness."


"AMAZING! Got rid of acne I've had for 5 years in only 6 months. Perfect skin."


"My daughter is 21 now, but when she was about 1 or 2 years old, she was prescribed elocon and it permanently stopped her eczema in a few days. I was trying to remember the name of this prescription to recommend, and it just came to me out of the blue. I am so glad I remembered the name; I'm hoping it helps."


"Day 5 of trial dosage. I'm doing Weight Watchers too. I see no benefit in terms of appetite suppressant. I have not noticed it making food taste different. I do feel it helps a bit with cravings. It's making me jittery, causing monster headaches and making my blood pressure spike. Not sure if it will be worth continuing. I'll continue the trial if my doctor okays it and post again in the future."


"For years I was prescribed Diflucan for frequent recurring yeast infections, it did relieve my symptoms, but the infection would come back. I started doing my own research and found that some woman are sensitive to soaps, body washes, shave creams, etc and that those can cause problems with your ph balance and cause some women to have frequent infections. I started using Vagisal ph Balance wash. This product has changed my life! In the last 5 years since using this product I have maybe had 3-4 starts to yeast infection and mostly caused by antibiotics. If I feel like I am starting to get a yeast infection (which is rare now) I start taking RepHresh Pro-B (probiotic feminine supplement) and that will help take care of the infection."


"I have been on Latuda for over two years. I feel a lot better,  though I am somewhat apathetic and don't want to bathe, cook, or clean house. I have to eat a large meal to stave off the nausea. When I have nausea,  I eat saltine crackers until I no longer feel sick. Other types of crackers work too. I take benztropine to prevent unconscious chewing. It doesn't stop the fidgeting and restlessness that I feel."


"Clonazepam helped me a lot with my oxycodone withdrawals, except it did not help so much for the severe pain but it did relax me some, so it helped with the psychological part of my withdrawal."


"I'm surprised to see so many people having sleep issues. I spent two weeks on about three hours of sleep before I started taking the drug (that's three hours total, not three hours a night).  Now I take it at bedtime and I have a hard time sleeping without it."


"I was having bad anxiety for a couple of months.  I was unable to sleep, and was pacing the floors a lot. I got on a low dose of Effexor (37.5mg), and my anxiety disappeared within a week.  I did not have many side affects.  I got a little sweaty the first week, and felt a little foggy.   That went away quickly."


"I was given Loryna for the first time a week ago. I used to have Gianvi and I enjoyed it. I just started birth control again after having my son and done with breast feeding. And so far it's been great. The first day or two I felt a little nauseous but not too bad. And I haven't developed any new pimples since I started the pack. My sex drive seems to have gone up! Surprisingly. I like that. No side effects for me yet. So far so good."


"bought dulcolax and took it last night, preparing for my colonoscopy tomorrow (today I start liquid diet). I took two before bed because thats the directions my doctor gave me, and the back of the dulcolax box says take 1-3 for adults, so I assumed I was taking a pretty average dose. I took them at 11 pm with a full glass of water and went to sleep completely prepared to get up and work the next day but woke up around 6 am sweating with intense stomach cramping and horrible pain. I threw up twice before almost missing the toilet and practically spraying watery diahrea for 30 minutes, all while shaking, and having horrible pain and nausea, even after vomiting and going to the bathroom. Wish I would have read the reviews first on this drug."


"I took all sorts of meds to test with most horrible side effects.  Finally one day my doc had me try Trin 20 mg and my life changed. I read negative reviews and was scared but I have had no side effects except for some weight gain. I had a family member that got severely sick and I was by their bedside for 3 months though I would get depressed I never had a dark dip (you know what I'm talking about) I bounced back quickly. I recommend trying this. Just try and in a week u will know. Drug is super expensive. Use coupon. Call the Pharma company.  see what happens... it may just change ur life. Oh... forgot to mention that I just started my own business after years of working for idiots getting fired. I doubt I could do this without this med."


"Neurologist reduced medication from 250mg per day to 125mg daily. Reduction has increased headaches, anxiety, delusional and partial seizure. Sleeping patterns has changed.  Feel increased heart rate, cervical headache."


"I have suffered with reoccurring bladder infections or symptoms of bladder infections for the past 7 years without any relief up until this past April 2014 when I was referred to a specialist by my urologist who himself could not help me.  I was prescribed Keflex by this specialist and it has seemed to be the miracle I have been needing up until a month ago when my symptoms reappeared.  Not sure if my body has become immune to the Keflex but I am back suffering with on again off again symptoms making my life miserable."


"I'm quite pleased with the effects of this medicine to ease off my pain. You must be careful to take them as prescribed ONLY. They are very strong medication for such a small pill."


"I was told that birth control can take up to 3 full months to start working for acne & 4-6 months to see full results. I started to notice my skin clearing around 2.5 months. It's been almost 3.5 months now and my skin is 99% clear of active breakouts. This is the first birth control I have ever used and I have not had any negative side effects from this at all. The only reason I am not giving it a 10 is because it has not helped regulate the oil production on my face at all, but you can't win them all. Overall I am very happy with this pill and can't wait to see how my skin continues to improve."


"After 10 years of being miserable on Celexa and then Lexapro, I was switched to 40 mg of Prozac along with 400 mg of Wellbutrin. Within a week, my mood lifted greatly. It's like the world is in color again and I've actually got motivation to do what I need while feeling enjoyment in the things I like. I've also stopped some compulsive habits I had, such as picking at my skin. It's been almost a month and so far no untoward side effects."


"This medication has worked to control my symptoms for severe restless leg syndrome far better than any medication that I have tried since I was diagnosed.
 The only time that I have breakthrough symptoms are if my patch came loose, or did not stick effectively, or if I was late changing patches.  Side effects -minimal. The only issues that I have with the medication is itchy, skin irritation at the application site. I have a sensitivity to latex and to some adhesives. The site after the patch is removed tends to be very angry red in color, & slightly raised. The irritation & itching may last for  1 to 2 days, up to a week.  I do wish that the patch came in a non-latex fabric vs the mylar. It would help w the irritation & flex on skin."


"I have interstitial cystitis and also just finished a Z Pack for a sinus infection.  I got a yeast infection and was in desperate pain, extreme burning , swelling etc. I took a 200mg Pyridium pill and cut in half, as I remember how nauseated it had formerly made me. I weigh 110lbs and I am sensitive to most medicines, so I like to start smaller. I suggest you take it with food as it says that it doesn't interfere with the affect it has.  Will make your urine bright orange, so watch your white clothes."


"I tried this as an alternative to other opiates for long-term pain management (I have very severe orthopedic issues and have for many years). It worked ok for pain management at the max dose except that I couldn't then take any other opiates for break-through pain control (only tramadol, which is useless to me, and even then my insurance company eventually stopped allowing the combo), so I was stuck with lowering my activity level so my pain would increase as little as possible. I also developed a whole host of side effects, the worst of which was probably horribly dermatitis on my face. I also found out after the fact that taking suboxone forever labels you as an opiate addict who needed it to help stop your addiction, which isn't my case!"


"I got switched to this because I get auras with my migraines.  It gave me menstrual migraines, and periods every other week. My periods were heavier, longer and a lot more painful.  I don't really have PMS, but on this drug, I get mood swings, painful constipation, acne and a sore genital tract.  The menstrual migraines went away after three months, the first month the period pain went away.

Over the course of 18 months, my vaginal discharge disappeared.  It made sex so painful that it's impossible.  It also cause stress incontinence.  I've been off it for six months and the lack of discharge still a problem because I'm apparently not allowed to have any type of estrogen."


"I really like NuvaRing. It's my first experience with birth control, and I've found it pleasant. For the first month, I got a pimple or two (which was likely unrelated). I also would suffer from a sense of anxiety before I fell asleep. However, my skin became PERFECT and anxiety went away after a month. The NuvaRing makes me a lot oilier than usual, but I actually prefer it; I usually have very dry skin/hair, and now it's more normal. Further, I've been able to lose like TEN POUNDS!
I deducted two points out of ten: one for the ring sometimes slipping and causing irritation, and another for the overall awkward experience of your partner finding a plastic ring inside."


"I am 20 years old, 5' 4". Got it placed August 2016, and removed January 2017. Had it for exactly 6 months.

This devil stick gave me the most physically and mentally challenging 6 months of my life.

Pros:
-unlike most reviewers here, I only got my period twice during the 6 mths I had it in. They were extremely light (the brown stuff rather than real blood) and lasted 1.5 weeks.

CONS: most severe to least severe side effects:
-WEIGHT GAIN. I weighed 142 lbs at the appointment during which I got the stick inserted. At the removal, I weighed 160 lbs. did not change my diet or exercise habits
-MOOD! Anxiety, depression, anger
-insomnia
-lethargy, ZERO energy
-CYSTIC ACNE
-hair loss"


"I tried Buspar for three months and it did not work at all for my anxiety."


"I am on 4 different seizure medications (now 5 with this) and suffer from Startle Seizures which come on from any frights (horns, bangs, example. music) and anxiety is a big trigger of this as to be as calm as possible really helps.  Since being put on Clonazepam my anxiety is so much better therefore so are my seizures.  I can also vary small amounts when needed for example if travelling.  Now aiming to drop slowly some of the other."


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"This is my first day taking Nuvigil 200mg.  I felt jittery for the first 4 hours after taking it.  Got a pretty severe headache around that 4 hour mark.  Took some tylenol which relieved the headache and I felt great the rest of the day.  Worked a 10 hour shift in a physically demanding job and I still was able to come home and stay up a few hours before going to sleep.  I will keep posting my continued experience with this medication.  It really helped me out to get on here and see what I could expect with this medication.  Thanks to everyone. Oh yeah I take this medication to help with the fatigue caused by MS.  I was taking amantadine.  Which kept me awake but didn't help my body from feeling completely exhausted."


"Great results on this medicine. The first couple of days I was a bit tired but that went away quick. My doctor prescribed it to me for general anxiety and not depression. So no crazy thoughts or ideas. I take it in the morning and that's it. No disruption of my sleep patterns. Actually I sleep like a baby. Very positive experience."


"My husband had PLMD and Restless Legs for decades and it continued to get worse.  He was given Mirapex and the first night it was if a miracle had happened.  It completely stopped all the crazy movements that we both had endured.  Life changing."


"Started nifurantoin on Friday. After fifth dose started headache, chills, flu like symptoms. Then severe low back pain and I thought, this moved to my kidneys. Took two more doses and went to my Dr. on Monday with insane low back pain, and joint pain down my body. I thought maybe I had the flu. When I told the nurse my symptoms she said "it's the medication, your urine shows no infection now. "  Dr. confirmed and changed the medicine after telling me her patients that react this way look and feel like they have the flu. Today is day five and I still have bad low back pain. I wonder how long it will last because it's horrible. Dr's should warn their patients."


"Very positive only 5 days into the 3 capsules per day I have not felt myself and since I stopped drinking 4 years ago after drinking for 20 years very heavily. Since then I have had a relapse around about every 4 months. Since taking this  I feel much more, less anxious and more positive about life and feel more switched on and welcoming with phone conversations and also in person. Did I save the best for last? Yes I have zero cravings !!! The feeling of this reminds me of my first drink but with no negative at the end of it. Highly recommended and as other reviews on here have said I'm sure this drug has the potential to close down many rehab facilities."


"I was put on this pill to hold endometriosis at bay. 7 weeks into taking the pill I got my period. It has been 9 days so far at the regular flow of my period. On my old pills, I was lucky enough to only get a period every 2 or 3 months.

I am going to switch. At least on my old pills I know when I was getting my period."


"It definitely makes you go but omg the nausea is awful. I didn't throw up but I couldn't even talk or move in bed because I had to concentrate so hard not to throw u . The stomach pain is really awful. Comparison is to like the stomach flu. I've been taking laxatives for years and never have I felt this before. Especially after reading all these reviews I know I'm not the only one. Too intense. Like....damn I wanted a BM but not to get the flu with it geez"


"Having been diagnosed with degenerative lumbar vertebrae-- this medicine is AWESOME. It works very well. I've used it on my sore feet (lucky me with bunions! Too many years in high heels) and it works very well.  Also, I work at a computer and drive for work a lot, it really works miracles on tight/sore shoulder and neck areas, as another poster has mentioned.. you do feel more "loose" after you use it.

Finally, it smells pretty decent.  I was concerned that I'd walk around smelling like Great Auntie Momo...  It just has a light, semi fresh smelling scent--not medicinal."


"My lungs felt stuffy and a lot of nasal congestion. This had become so severe that I almost went to the emergency room on a couple of occasions thinking I was having extreme allergy problems."


"Nausea on taking first 50mg then again when increased to 100mg. Slight dizziness at times and prolonged lethargy with excessive sweating when exercising. Sexual function impaired slow erection and very slow or impossible orgasm."


"Started on 25mgs and had a tough first week with all the side effects. My doctor told me to stay on it for 2-3 more weeks and I did - and I must say, it have effected my life for the better cause. Went up to 50mg and have been on that dose for a while. Works great and feel that it is easier to do things now than before. Think it is important to say that there are no wonders drugs for anxiety. You are the key to deal with it - not the medicine. I still recommend Zoloft for those struggling with panic attacks."


"I'm a 31 year old male who has been on Axiron for a month. I noticed I was feeling tired and moody, but had no sexual side effects. I had my doc check my T levels and it came back at 179. He sent me to a urologist who checked my T levels again and it had dropped 10 points in 2 weeks to
169. He started me on Axiron with 2 pumps under each arm. This made me feel like I was going to come out of my skin, much like how ephedrine makes you feel.  I called my doc and he said to go to 1 pump under each arm. That seemed to work fine with no side effects. After 2 or 3 days my energy levels and mood had improved. I went back to the doc after 2 weeks on Axiron to get my T level checked and it was at 1300! I go back in 3 months to get checked again."


"Hot flushes and sweating are the worst aspects, especially as I have thyroid issues. Otherwise not as bad as I thought and what really helped with joint pain is taking Omega-3 fish/krill oil, calcium, Vitamin D and Biotin for hair thinning. Biotin stopped the thinning completely. If I forget to take it for a day or two the hairs start shedding. I was told quitting caffeine might help with the sweating, but that's not happening so I guess I'll have to deal with it:) Exercising regularly also helped a lot with the joints."


"For 4 years I was on Yaz. I stopped when I got pregnant and waited over a year to get back on the pill. I couldn't handle even general PMS: bloating, cramping, achy body, emotional roller coaster, break-outs, not to mention feeling tired and irritable. So I went to my OB-GYN to get back on Yaz, but she prescribed BeYaz instead. "


"I had my gallbladder removed in 2002 and have been dealing with IBS after eating for 14 years and thought I had to just live with it as a consequence of surgery! I have had high cholesterol for years, so my primary care physician prescribed this drug. It stopped my IBS and will lower my cholesterol, it  also helps with my hypoglycemia. win,win,win.... im 57 and before using this drug I wasn't enjoying life much worried about toilets and heart disease or expecting to live a long full life.
Now 3 less thing's to worry about : )"


"I am 65 with osteoarthritis in both knees. My orthpaedist gave me a round of cortisone, saying if it helped, the Euflexxa most likely would as well. Luckily the cortisone helped; I proceeded with 3 sets of injections. Both the cortisone and the first 2 sets of Euflexxa were excruciatingly painful, all  administered by different people with scan guidance.  The 4th set (3rd Euflexxa) was absolutely painless due to skill of person administering. I almost didn't finish the series because of the pain of injections.  However, in the long run, the Euflexxa gave me 5 months totally pain free.  One knee has started to become painful again but the other is still great at 8 months. Time for another round of Euflexxa!"


"Stabilized my periods and stopped the night sweats.... YES!"


"I have been on Linsess for about 3 years and that I am only the only way at time that I can go to the bathroom is taking this medication because at times I only go maybe 2 or 3 times a week without taking it. Is this Dangerous? It'seems like I strain all the time without it? Does anyone have any ideas?

Thanks"


"I just started taking buspirone again so I can wean off of Ativan.
( lorazepam).
I always had headaches and migraines but when I take buspirone it helps to combat my headache.
My anxiety is decreased , but I'm in a cranky mood but that could be due to withdrawals from lorazepam.
I totally agree with the fact that a negative review of this product could keep people that desperately need it to not even try it.
Like the medic said, no one knows why a medicine especially in this class, works like a wonder drug for some and not for others.
I've tried many and I hope this is my last one.
I also take Effexor everyday along with some other non controlled meds for pain and arthritis."


"So far so good. Helps with ADHD but less side effects .. Gonna keep using it"


"No negative side effects as of yet. On the other hand, not very many good ones either. It seems to have only worked the first time I took it and it only made me slightly sleepy at best but did make my heart rate go down and it has helped with my withdrawals from benzos."


"I was diagnosed with HSV2, three years ago.  I've never had an outbreak but my gyno prescribed Valtrex as suppressive therapy. "


"I suffer from chronic back and neck pain and I find that it works as well as Vicodin or Percodan. The only big side effect that I get from this medicine is the fact that I am sleepy the next day. I don't find it addictive but then I only try and take it when I can't sleep because of the pain"


"Was on Ambien for almost 3 years because of insomnia due to overnight shift, fibromyalgia and depression that got really bad the last 5 months. Started with 5 mg 2-3 days a week and it worked really fast. I would have to be in bed in 5 minutes after I took it otherwise I would start having weird hallucinations but that was a sign for me to jump in bed and I would sleep fine. But had to go up as I build up tolerance and the last couple of months had to take 2-3 10 mg pills and would wake up 2-3 hours later and needed to take another one to get more sleep, again I would only get 2 hours. Obviously it stopped working so tonight I go the first time in about a year without it and so far I haven't been able to sleep in yet, been up for 26 hours."


"Just got prescribed busbar I take 30mg x2 daily (60mg) I'm 26 suffer from panic attacks and ptsd. For the short time I been on the medication it seems to cut the edge when taken with xanax 1mg 3x a day. Hope to the person reading this it will help. Panic can ruin live's an it's crazy to see so many doctors on negative about benzos. "


"This has been one of the best birth control pills I have ever taken. I have a little break through bleeding from time to time but it is usually because I have taken the pill earlier in the day than normal or vice versa. When I take this pill around the same time every day, I do not have any break through bleeding. Periods are light and average 3 days. My periods used to last 7 to 8 days and were very heavy. Bleeding is only heavy on day one. Some months I do not have a period. I did not have any issues with nausea or headaches. I did gain about 5 pounds. Cramps are minimal."


"Good drug not many side effects was the only one that worked for me and I reckon I've tried every antidepressant on the market. Took 60mg for 2 years didn't find it to hard to come off was a bit grumpy for a couple weeks thats it. Also helped with my neck and nerve pain."


"I was prescribed 500mg of flagyl 2x a day for 7 days to cure my trichomoniasis. I can't tell you how happy I was to have the week over with. It made me depressed, anxious, and I was on vacation, which meant no alcohol while abroad, as alcohol interacts with the medicine severely.

I should mention that I had researched the "no alcohol" warning quite a bit before my trip; I'm also on an anti-depressant, which is also contraindicated with alcohol, but doesn't actually cause a reaction in my experience. It would appear that some people can tolerate modest consumption of alcohol while on flagyl while the large majority fall ill. I made the mistake of ordering a glass of wine. Huge mistake. HUGE. The sickness wasn't worth it. At least I'm cured"


"Went to the Little Clinic in Fry's. I went in with severe sinus pressure. I hadn't had any fever or body ache's so they prescribed me Prednisone 30mg once a day for 5 days. I did feeling anxious, but it only lasted about an hour. They also prescribed Advil & Sinus and Mucinex. Within an hour and a half of taking the first dose, I felt releif. It has been a 8 days since I finished my last does the sinus pressure did not return, but I have post nasal drip which is causing a sore throat and coughing. This is my first time taking Prednisone. For the most part, it did its job."


"I love Traodone. I take 1 to 1-1/2 50mg tabs 30 mins before bedtime, watch the late news and I'm done for the night.  It's just enough to take the edge off and give me a great nights sleep with  absolutely no side effects. Occasionally I might wake up in the middle of the night, but it's super easy to go right back to sleep.  Regarding dreams, I have them whether I take Trazodone or not. It's just so nice to be able to get right back to sleep if they wake me up. Highly recommend."


"It worked wonderfully for several years until I got a tooth infection.  I had to go off Arava for the antibiotics to kill the infection.  Sadly when I returned to Arava it no longer worked for me."


"Darvon was only one of two medicines, which didn't really help. Sedating but no real pain relief, sort of a distraction from pain. I was being treated for prophylaxis of tuberculosis with Isoniazid (INH), so my options on pain medicines were a bit limited to "nothing with acetaminophen" -which mostly left the strong painkillers - finally MD found some Vicoprofen, which worked well but not "too well"."


"My acne got worse and so did my moods.

The only thing that was good about it is I was less hungry. I wouldn't recommend it for acne, but for birth control I would."


"Completely helped me with pain from endometriosis."


"My neurologist decided to try lamictal with me because of the inefficiency of topamax. As I was weening off topamax, he put me on 300mg of lamictal XR. After a few weeks, I was solely on lamictal and no more topamax. Yet, the first two weeks I had two seizures, so my doctor decided to put me on 1000mg of Keppra. I've had a few more seizures on lamictal and it was very random. I believe that lamictal is not beneficial by itself, but combined with another drug, it seems to help out. Although it helps a little bit, the side effects are fatigue, weakness and low appetite. These side effects weren't as bad as topamax, but they weren't the best. In the end, I've been seizure free for the last six months on lamictal and keppra."


"I'm 21 years old and got the Skyla IUD put in four months ago. Worst pain I've ever felt. I don't get a period at all, but I randomly get crampy/moody. My doctor told me if wasn't supposed to affect my mood because the hormones only release throughout the uterus. I recently started researching common side effects (something I should have done before) and discovered that depression is common. I'm more depressed than I've ever been -- no appetite, often tired/lathargic, etc. Additionally I have absolutely no interest in having sex. The past four months have been really rough. I'm looking to get this thing removed. :("


"I just started taking Invokana exactly 2 weeks ago, I have lost 4 lbs so far (great).  My fasting sugars went from 274 down to 206 (nice improvement so far).  I still need to get them under 100 though and I feel the longer I take this medication - the more improvement I will see.  The only side effect so far is the frequent urination which is caused by the dehydration. This makes me drink more water of course - but since that is the only issue I have I really can't complain. I personally think this new medication is a "winner"."


"Got Implanon in December and had it removed a couple weeks ago. I'm back on the pill and my hormones are still fluctuating so I'm waiting until I'm normal again. HORRIBLE side effects. Do not recommend!! I had it in for about 5 months and got my period twice on it (more like spotting for a week). It gave me insane acne on my face and back, terrible breast pain and swelling, the most extreme mood swings, increased my depression and anxiety x1000, gave me headaches at first, and completely wiped out my sex drive. Had pretty much every side effect except weight gain and never ending spotting. Removal was horrible, took 2 incisions to remove the stick from hell!!! PROS: never had to maintain birth control (like pills, nuvaring) and not pregnant"


"So today is my first day taking Lexapro, my psychiatrist instructed me to take half of a 10mg daily.  I took the dose today at 4 pm and already I feel different.  I bursted into laughter and caught myself laughing at the silliest thing, but I feel so much better.  I felt light-headed for the first 15 minutes, now I feel okay. I just hope this medicine helps me like it has helped others. I can't say I recommend it yet because its my first day. However I do see a very slight difference in myself. I rated a 7 because anything that makes me laugh instantly more than likely is a pretty good medicine."


"Nuvaring worked great for me for 6 or more years.  The only side effect was my cycle went from 8 days gradually decreasing to none at all and that is when I took it out for a year.  I just need to know that my body is cleansing itself although my ob/gyn said it was perfectly okay.  I had a hiccup and used the morning after pill within 3 hrs and as a result I have a 16 month old son now that I love to pieces.  If you use Nuvaring it works no pregnancies for 6 years! I'm going back on Nuvaring after reading up on Paragon, Mirena and Implanon."


"Waste of 75 bucks. My mood only increased slightly, and in exchange I got terrible bouts of dizziness and vertigo. Most of the time I felt like I'd been shot with a tranquilizer dart. Horrible experience. After only a week or so, I started to get nausea as well, so I had to stop. I regret spending money on this med."


"Oh my godness this sucks.
I have delusional disorder and this doesn't helped me with my paranoias nor with my depression."


"Hey everyone. Taking this pill saved my life. Im 18 and just started college, i had sex with condoms but it was my first time and I heard a pop (=didn't know what it was). I felt like being pregnant would be so unfair, especially since we did use contraceptives. My boobs hurt a lot thoughout the process, i had severe back pain, i was tired, really moody, and freaking out for 3 weeks because i thought i was pregnant. I got my period 2 days early, thought it was implantation bleeding, but took 4 tests and they all said negative. I'm telling you this messes up your hormones big time. your period is not gonna be the same most probably, and that's normal. Just relax guys, this works. stress makes it worse!!!!! and it could push back your period!!"


"Went to the doctor yesterday due to muscle spasms from fibromyalgia. She put me on Skelaxin and it's WONDERFUL. I actually felt half way decent for the first time in forever, even able to get some much needed household chores done."


"This is a very helpful medicine. I have used it for 3 years and found a great amount of relief."


"My insurance wouldn't cover this medication but it's not very expensive,... And it works wonders. Worth it for sure!"


"Doesnt work"


"It's very effective against pregnancy but the side effects have been horrible for me. I got it installed in June 2014 after having my baby. In August I noticed 2 patch's of my hair gone and severely thinned out in the front of my hair. I just thought this was due to postpartum hair loss which typically happens 3-4 months after you have a baby. However it is now January 27th 2015 and the hair loss has continued and now has spread to my entire front head around the edges. Also since I have had it, I have had no desire for sex. Nothing gets me aroused at all. My sex drive is nonexistent. I am going to get it removed soon because the side effects are unbearable. I am most upset by my hair loss."


"Worst drug!!Save yourself by not trying this poison. Had serious lung injury."


"This medication saved my life. I'm not diagnosed officially with bipolar II--I just have a tendency to have pretty bad mood swings. My psychiatrist put me on lamictal a LONG time ago but for whatever reason I never took it. Finally in 2012 I decided to give it a shot and it turned my entire life around. I used to blow up about the most irrational things. My family was afraid to confront me with problems because they knew that I would blow everything out of proportion. Since starting on this medication I am so cool, calm, and collected. Nothing really rattles me. I am able to see life clearly. I get along with everyone. It's all thanks to lamictal."


"Thank you all for the hope you've given me with Pristiq.  I've just started taking it
(Day 4) and am grateful for no side effects yet. Had some success with Effexor and Cymbalta in the past.  I will write back on my progress after a few weeks."


"Diagnosed 1.5 years ago. Was on Mobic for a year until it became somewhat ineffective in my left hip to the point where I could barely walk. Switched to Celebrex which is doing a lot better.. have been taking it for 6 months but I know long term effects of NSAIDS are damaging so trying no starch diet to get off NSAIDs..so far little success but need to stick to it for much longer."


"I'd heard terrible things about prednisone and elected to not take it when it was prescribed last year for a running injury. I injured my back last week and could not move without shooting pain. I was prescribed 60mg of prednisone for 5 days as well as a muscle relaxer and hydrocodone. I was very apprehensive because I'm prone to anxiety attacks and had heard that prednisone can make you anxious. I was in enough pain I was willing to try anything and in the five days I took the prednisone I had zero side effects. None. I wasn't hungry all of the time, or emotional, or anxious. And, I felt great after two days and stopped taking the muscle relaxers and pain medication."


"I get blurry vision and mild headaches when I take cephalexin. But I get golf ball size cysts on my face and cephalexin really helps. I just had one developing and started taking it before it got out of control; helped so much. I can at least still go to work."


"I'm 18 years old and I've had bad side effects with EVERY hormonal birth control I've tried over the years. (Since I was 14) which included horrible mood swings, severe acne break outs, decreased interest in sex, and even hair loss! Getting the copper IUD in was the best decision I've ever made. Getting the IUD in was uncomfortable and there was cramping afterwards but nothing I couldn't handle and I have a low pain tolerance. I recommend this IUD to everyone!"


"I have had Migraines for 45 years,and have taken many medicines to treat the headaches. This has been the MOST effective ever. "


"I've been taking Belviq since March7,2016 and today is the March 30th I've lost a total of 12 pounds, had no side effects what so ever. I love Belviq it's changing my life . I'm also working out 3x's a week and "TRYING" to eat better .Yet it's expensive but I look at it like this I would pay a lot of money on fast food so I might is well use my money on something that's helping me change my life."


"This works ! so let me just tell you my story. Me and my boyfriend had sex October 9 which was the day after my ovulation I took the pill 8 hours later October 10. Then when I was taking the pill it fall in the water bottle so I had to drink the whole water bottle.  For the whole October I didn't have a period. It was so stressful but I didn't want take a pregnancy test. And BAM today my period comes on. So don't worry it took almost a whole month for my period to come and don't listen to people who say if you are ovulating it does not work because it does."


"Implanted June 2013. Experienced no pain inserting. My arm was numb for a few days from Lidoderm. I spotted for about a month and a half, which I expected. It's been 8 months now, and I seriously only bleed once every few months. I'm surprised to see so many reviews of non stop bleeding. I've had nothing like that.
My only side effects I notice are acne and night sweats. No mood swings or emotional thoughts.
Love this birth control!"


"This does the job quite nicely!"


"I was prescribed Tussionex for a cough associated with viral pneumonia. It was excellent for suppressing my cough.  However, I felt as if I'd had a couple of Margaritas, so I was only able to take it before bedtime instead of every 12 hours or I couldn't have functioned at work. On the positive side, it did eliminate the constant cough and allow me a good night's sleep.  As another reviewer noted, I also found it extremely constipating.  I advise increasing your liquid intake and possibly taking an over the counter stool softener while using Tussionex."


"In 6 weeks from first using Axiron, my levels went from 236 to 375. No bad. To the people talking about testicular shrinkage - ask your doctor about HCG shots. I start them on Monday and they are supposed to totally alleviate that issue. I will report back after a month and let you know the results. Supposedly 30 days (once a day) is all it takes for most people to get them back to normal. You give them to yourself in the stomach. It isn't hard, I tested it with my doctor using some vitamin B."


"I took Norco/Vicodin for 3 years and was terribly addicted to it.  The doctor helped me get of of those medicines (took about 4 months).  I swore I would not take addicting pain medicines again.  So after about 1 year of just dealing with my lower back and leg pains I went back to the doctor and asked what he could do.  He prescribed Tramadol 50mg/4-6 times a day.  I can honestly say the pain definitely was decreased, enough to where I can function at work and not think about the pain.  I've been taking it for about a year now.  It's so hard to get off the Norco/Vicodin/opioids but it can be done with the help of family and friends.  "


"As I posted last September 25, 2017 being worried of getting pregnant coz I took the pill during my ovulation day and do our lovemaking again the next day.
 Well, Plan B saves me. I'm not pregnant. I don't feel any side effects.My period came on the same day as I expected and complete the 4 days cycle, its lighter than my usual menstruation but I did not have bad cramps, headache and dizziness.
Everything is fine. And Plan B  really works. Girls don't panic just take it as early as possible wait and relax. Be smart and be safe."


"I have been on this drug for 2 months. It has definitely brought my blood pressure down to where it should be. Unfortunately, it is cost prohibitive because it is not covered in my plan D formulary.  $5.00 per pill is hard to swallow."


"The first day of using the pill I got very dizzy, threw it up and the experience was horrible. The first month of using this pill I was craving pizza and chocolate. My first period lasted 3-4 days and I did experience some cramping on the first day. On the first month and a half my breasts where really swollen. The second month on the pill my period came on the exact date as last month which I was happy about because my period was so irregular. I was not having craving anything and I did not and still have not gained weight. The pill hasn't really given me any side effects other than that. I really like this pill a lot. "


"excellent"


"I wasn't gonna write a review as yet but I needed to. This is my 9th day on Chantix for the first week of taking it. I smoked to the second day on the third day it was Ewk for me the smell the taste everything . I'm a 8yr smoker 32 yr old female never thought I would quit smoking this is a miracle pill. The side effects I hate is my sleep messing up I was ok wen I was on the 0.5 mg but once I hit the 1 mg it's a total wreck. I wake up I'm the middle of the night and can't go back to sleep. I work in the morning think I'm going to cut the pill in half and see what happens over all. I'm ecstatic, I'm 6days smoke free and I will never ever look back to cigarettes. They make me sick to my stomach thanks to you Chantix."


"I have officially stopped smoking today after 11 days on chantix. The first week I noticed a small reduction in my urge for a smoke and started to smoke less, then when I started taking 1 mg twice a day it started to be more of a reduction. I am very happy to say that chantix has helped me succeed in my wanting to quit smoking, very happy about it. I have had no unpleasant side effects, no vivid dreams. I noticed at the beginning it made cigarettes taste bad which is great with helping to not want anymore of those icky things. If you are on the fence about it I recommend doing it, it works."


"Have taken parnate for 5 years. Tried 5-10 other medications before trying parnate. Had bad reaction to most of these - worsening depression and anxiety.Currently taking 80 mgs of parnate, which is above the normal therapeutic range. Have a few side effects that still come and go including daytime fatigue/some tachycardia right after dosing. Take 30 mg in the morning, 20mg in the afternoon, and 30mg in the evening. When started taking it had pretty bad orthostatic hypotension for a week or two. Medicine works well. Depression and anxiety have been kept at bay for 5 years. I can enjoy life. Highly recommended"


"Saphris seems to really calm my manic symptoms. Especially the racing thoughts and restlessness.  My doctor gave samples of the new Black Cherry Saphris and the taste is 1000 times better!  It's almost pleasant tasting.  And to top it all, I've only gained 3 pounds the 6 months I've been on it."


"Have been taking Norco for pain associated with surgery and chemotherapy. Original dose worked for a few months but built up tolerance.  Doctor increased dosage to two 7.5 with Tylenol every 4 hours which has worked great.  Don't usually have to take more than one but if I need two I can take them without worrying that side effects will cause a problem when I work."


"I am getting married in a few months and at my last GYN appt I discussed not wanting to be on my period during my honeymoon and if I had any options to avoid that total buzz kill. So, I began taking Microgestin 1.5/30. In the first 10 days of taking it I broke out in severe acne that included cysts, I became so moody that it can only accurately be described as a bipolar roller coaster, and I started spotting. After 10 days I quit taking this medication. I have taken several types of birth control pills in the past and have never has side effects like I did while on this pill. The only reason I didn't rate it lower than a 2 is because it could have done its job and prevented pregnancy but I didn't take it long enough to find out."


"Works great."


"Effective use on 3 separate cases of suspected flu - the last of which also had augmentin for secondaries."


"Just started looking for advice"


"It works wonders. I like it."


"I have suffered from migraines for many years, but menopause has made the headaches both more intense and frequent. The only medication that helps is Sumatriptan. Typically the headache is gone within 30 minutes although it usually gets a little worse before it gets better. There are side effects, most notably jaw pain, difficulty swallowing, and a "spacey" feeling, but honestly these are minor compared with the agony of a migraine. I love this medication and do not know how I would manage without it."


"I have had the worst cough for over a month and after going without sleep from coughing so much I was beginning to think nothing would ever make it stop! I was wrong. It has been a blessing and has stopped the cough almost completely."


"I tried Prozac, Paxil, Cymbalta and Lexapro before I was put on Pristiq. The Lexapro helped but left me a sexual zombie. So my psychiatrist started me on 50 mg of Pristiq. Within days the sexual interest and feelings returned. After two weeks, she upped it to 100 mg and I've not had to take any anxiety medicines.
Negatives: Nausea, upset stomach. Very vivid and sometimes very frightening dreams. A lot of tossing and turning. Fortunately, I have a very patient and loving partner who has been with me through all these months of depression. I will say that the medicine has made me much more positive and outgoing, and it is amazing how other people respond."


"I am now on my eighth day ,and besides the slight nausea and the frequent bowel movements throughout the day (it's not affecting my working and taking care of my son's needs),I think that I'm going to stick it out. I  was on the Enbrel sure click last year and because I caught an infection and my system was severely compromised, I was admitted to the hospital, in serious condition; so, no more Enbrel. I stayed clear for a few months after being taken off of it, but once the psoriasis came back ,it went rampant....please check back in a few weeks with an update"


"Great medication as a precursor to surgery.. Takes the edge off, and puts the patient in a great place."


"I have chronic Hepatitis B I believe since I was born. Last several years, I have been very tired to the point I was depressed, my levels were high. My doctor recommended viread. I have been on it since last 2,5 months. I am not sure if it is doing anything or not but at least this winter I am not depressed and I have a normal life. The only thing is my legs and random body parts hurt. I am type of person would not care or realize if I am hurting or not but I am not sure if the medication is related or not. I will get checked soon."


"I had my first ever seizure on 8/4/93; one day before my 24th birthday, out of the 'clear blue.' I was first prescribed 400mg of Dilantin daily. I experienced muscle spasms/twitches, sleeplessness at night [and] sleepiness during my waking hours. I was switched to 400mg of Phenytek daily. At first the same symptoms persisted, but subsided over time. I have been on both Dilantin and Phenytek for 22 years; currently on Phenytek and my seizures are controlled, with minor/minimal side effects; occasional muscle twitching and/or headaches remedied with Tylenol. I hold down a full-time job, and I drive, so my #1 priority every night is to take my meds. So far, so good....."


"In the first few days of taking Lipitor I was unbelievably tired, weak and dizzy. I had muscle aches,dry mouth and a headache. I felt on the verge of having a heart attack. I felt nauseous and these symptoms just got worse the longer I took it. It got to the point where I was so dizzy I couldn't drive my car . I had to get off it immediately"


"So I got the copper iud paragard 7 months ago. I remember the insertion hurt like a bad cramp with a shooting pain down my leg for all of two seconds and bam done. I got up right after and walked out. For a couple of weeks I think maybe it was all in my head but I felt like I could feel it in there. And I was paranoid. But forward to now..I don't even think about it anymore. Just check and make sure the string is still there and that's basically it. My periods are longer and still harder then most periods. I was on birth control pills for awhile though and I would have like 3 day periods with barely nothing so it's very different in that. But other then that it's been great. Especially knowing I'm not on the pill anymore with its risks."


"Started taking Zoloft four days ago and can already tell the difference.  I was having trouble driving because I had several panic attacks while doing so.  I have driven every day since starting the Zoloft and it hasn't bothered me yay!  The only side effect I notice is it upsets my stomach, but I have found if I take it with a smoothie it doesn't."


"I have all day sickness. I started taking it around 9 weeks, after 24 hrs of straight vomiting, and when I woke the next day, I was able to keep something down. Initially, I was sleepy, but I started taking 1 pill every 6-8 hrs and I usually have no sleepiness issues and I'm able to eat throughout the day. I'm 16 weeks and still on it because without it, I still have times/days where I feel sick. When I forget to take a dose is when it doesn't work - I think each person will need to figure out the best times to take it."


"I was reckless my heart pounded and nose bled every day worst antipsychotic I have tried"


"I wanted to write something here, because after reading all the bad reviews I almost didn't get Implanon. But I am so glad I did. I have had Implanon for four months. The first month I did have three weeks of spotting, which was rough. But after that I have only had very minor spotting once a month like a period. I don't have any of the period pain I used to (Headaches, horrible cramps) and I am much less moody as well (I used to burst into tears on the spot). I haven't gained any weight at all, although the doctor did say average weight gain in the first year in one pound. I can handle that after being on Natazia and gaining 30. I LOVE Implanon. It's easy and I barely have a period at all. Don't shy away because of bad reviews."


"I've been taking clonazepam off and on for 20 years at the lowest dose: 0.5 Mg. The script is take 1 up to 3 times a day, as needed. I take lamotrigine, 100mg twice a day as my primary mood stabilizer. But there are times when stress starts to overload my already noisy brain and that's when I take the clonazepam.

There are side effects. If I've been taking it on a more or less daily basis for a while I get constipation, dry mouth and lack of coordination (I get wobbly a d bump into things or list to one side like a boat in a swell. It's momentary, though!

Despite these side effects I continue to take it because it really helps me. Bipolar disorder is bad and this helps me function "normally"."


"First time taking medication for depression, and so far it has helped. Had some minor symptoms such as diarrhea in the first few weeks, with an occasional restless night but other than that it is fantastic. One word of caution though is seriously don't drink too much while on Viibryd. I went out for a friends 21st and I was the one who ended up in the hospital after only a few drinks. For depression though, this medicine works miracles!"


"I was extremely nervous to start this Tri-Linyah but now I have to admit it was the best decision EVER. I love it. I have been taking the pill for almost 5 months now. I have not gained any weight, I can tell when my period is going to start down to the hour. I used to have extremely irregular cycles and horrible cramps but now all of that has been fixed. My sex drive is amazing and my mood is the same as it usually is. Everyone is different but if you’re as nervous as I was, you should definitely give it a try. It might or might not work for you but trust me when I say it has worked wonders."


"I've been taking this for a month and I can't stand it. I was on Loestrin for 4 years and switched to Minastrin (same thing) and my breasts were insanely sore to a point I couldn't wear a bra. My insurance also stopped covering so I switched. Noticed an IMMEDIATE difference in my attitude. Also my sex drive is completely gone. It's impossible for me to self lubricate. Absolutely impossible. They thought I should give it more time to get my body used to it but sex is so painful and unsatisfying I can't even deal with it. Never had this issue before Junel."


"I just took my first dose of Topamax last night and have already started to notice some of the side effects. I normally am ADDICTED to Red Bull. Now I can't even stand the taste, just after one dose. My mouth has also been tingling all day and I ate just one pop tart and got extremely full. Reading every one else's reviews is comforting. I am also still on propranolol because my migraines were coming back."


"I love this drug. It's the only one that really works."


"I have only started taking this medication.  I have severe Chronic Venous Insufficiency.  I am having removal of the incompetent veins, but am hoping I can have improvement in my remaining vessel structure with this medication and reduce the current inflammation."


"Effexor XR worked great at treating my Postpartum Depression - within 6 weeks of taking it, it was gone.  I did have a lot of problems eating on this, though, which was the reason I stopped taking it."


"I have been suffering and nothing else has worked. So I tried this and initially no pain but then it became so painful I had to remove it immediately.  I will NOT be using this again.   It caused me to have to urinate a LOT and a lot of pressure.  Don't waste your money or time."


"I switched to this from Loestrin FE 1/20 and got my sex drive back, acne cleared up, and I barely notice that I am on this pill. No longer dizzy or hormonally sad, or feeling like everything is cloudy. I also actually have a noticeable period and no longer spot throughout the month. I do have bad cramps again, but I've always had cramps. Best switch!"


"Was given Zofran tablets that dissolve a few months ago for the stomach flu and it worked wonderfully.

Now, they gave it to me in an IV which worked for a few hours, but the tablets they sent home didn't help me with the nausea, only stopped the dry-heaving. Also, didn't last 8-12 hours, only lasted about 4."


"I was put on Ortho Tri-Cyclen because I have been struggling with bad acne for a few years and my dermatologist asked if my periods are regular and they are not because they come a few days late every time so she told me in order to fix your acne I need for your hormones to be normal and all. I was put on this medication and this medication worked really, really well. My oily skin was GONE and my acne was also completely GONE. I couldn't believe it. BUT one month into taking this pill I noticed my hair thinning I thought it was stress. At the end of the 3rd month of taking this pill I realized it wasn't stress its the side effect of the pill. So I stopped taking this pill."


"This medication didn't agree with me. Dr had me on it to see if it help my plm and restless legs. Didn't help with my symptoms plus it made me unbearably drowsy to the point I fell asleep on the toilet in middle of nighttime. At the same time I never felt as if I were sleeping well. I wanted off of them quickly."