"I have had fibromyagia for about 10 years. I had got to the point that I was in so much pain that I was considering going to a pain specialist for more medicines for pain.  My doctor suggested Savella and I have finished the two week pack and I feel great!  A lot of people who have such side effects need to check what medicines they are on and make sure they do not interact with this drug. I have severe dry mouth, constipation and some twitches. But I am on a pain level of 3 or 4. My thing was when I was sitting I had throbbing pain and now I notice that I have no pain at all while sitting still and was amazed and so grateful. I have been going out with friends and walking and even walked to my mail box which is a good way away. I love Savella. "


"I have been on this drug as part of a trial with my derm for a couple of years now - I had been on about 4 other Psoriasis drug trials - all reduced the symptoms but didn't clear them. The same was apparent initially with this, and then about 18 months into the trial the drug company moved us from monthly to two-weekly doses - the residual Psoriasis was gone within weeks of the dose change. I went from a PASI score in the mid 20s to zero."


"I suffered from toenail fungus on my left big toe for ten years. After having no luck with over the counter medications I went to my dermatologist who prescribed a pain on one. I went through several months of using it and had zero improvement. My dermatologist then prescribed a 3 month treatment of terbinafine. I am now done with the treatment and my nail is about 75% clear! Had all of the blood work done and everything came back fine. I thought I was experiencing side effects the first few weeks but I think it was mostly in my head because I read all of these awful reviews. All I can say is that this literally has changed my life and I am so mad I didn't try to get prescribed to it ten years ago!!! 10/10 would recommend."


"I have been on this pill for about four years.  My Doctor took me off of Ortho-Tri Cyclen because of ovarian cysts.  My only compliant is the EXTREME swelling in my ankles and when it's really hot.  I was recently put on Yaz and had to be taken off so they put me back on this.  Otherwise, it would be a great pill but the swelling is getting old and I am sick of dealing with it."


"No menstrual at all. No cramps or bloating. Works really well for me."


"I was on Gabapentin and there was 3 other medications that caused some of the same side effects and after a few years it stopped helping.  I stopped it for about 2 months and now the pain in my legs are back.  I started taking 2 capsules a day and the pain in my legs are a lot better.  Problem is the unsteadiness, can't hold things and drop them, This is after I took it for one day and this is happening on day two. May just take it when the pain becomes unbearable.  I get it from the VA so I don't know if they have any other medication that treats the same problem and if so will ask to be given it for awhile to see if it works.  VA covers my expense after billing my outside insurance first then cover the rest for service connected."


"It works well. Benzos are very helpful if used appropriately. I take 1-2 mg twice a day and I have my life back. Everybody is different. I'm a male in my 20's with a family history of anxiety, and I prefer Klonopin over Xanax for sure. Dosage is relative to the specific individual and their symptoms. My pdoc was not willing to prescribe this long term or at the dosage I need. Thankfully my psychiatrist has a clue and has helped me enormously."


"The withdrawals when coming off Norco's is the worst feeling ever. Severe anxiety, hard to sleep. After about 7 days the anxiety was less and less, but then I had to get my energy back. I had a hard time walking around the store, very weak. I was on them for my knee for 6 months. Be careful coming off."


"Paroxetine worked absolute wonders for me when I first started the paroxetine 6 years ago.  My mood elevated so high to the point of work colleagues questioning my 'nightclub activities'. The 'serotonin high' also made me aggressively confident and involved a few flashpoints including a physical fight- my first for 15 years. While it worked it was GREAT.  However, it lost it's efficacy suddenly a few months ago and I was prescribed sertraline/Zoloft which was a disaster.  Headaches, Nausea and insomnia was my bodies reaction to this medicine.  Have now been put on citalopram and hoping this will be effective.  My doctor suggested I may try paroxetine again if I don't respond to citalopram."


"I've had panic attacks in the past, are far back as age 5 or 6. I had a couple in my my 20's, and from 1999 to 2008 I fought a child support case and spent alot of time in jaiil over that period of time. In 2007-2008 I spent 11 months locked up in Detriot, Mi. where I finally beat the case by DNA and was freed. A month Later I began having regular panic attacks. I now have Chronic Anxiety associated with PTSD/Agoraphobia/and Chronic Panic Attacks. I started taking Xanax in June 2008 until March 2009 where my doctor then tried every drug under the sun on me outside of Benzos, and nothing worked. In January 2010 my Mother passed and the attacks became frequent after 11 ER visits and a doctor change I'm now on 0.5mg Xanax x 2 day."


"It made me very tired all the time. I was still having panic attacks and got diarrhea with it. It did not work for me. Time to try something else."


"I had a pacemaker installed in December 2006 for a very slow heart rate but had constant Atrial fibrillation so the doctor started me on Sotalol in 2007.  I did not notice any side effects and have not had an atrial fibrillation attack since then. I no longer worry about my heart and it beats nice and steady.  For me it was a miracle!  My sister tried it for her heart flutters and could not tolerate it so I guess it would depend on your condition."


"This is amazing diclofenac really is, got it from my doctor. Have a muscle disease that effects my back as well. Always seem to be hurting somewhere all the time, as well as really bad headaches. Couldn't take the pain any more tried it. It was wonderful so fast 30 to 45 mins. I was so grateful I cried out of relief. Finally took care of all of it...you got to try it. Thanks so much for this medicine."


"I think I read every single review and watched every single youtube video on Accutane before I finally decided to start taking it. Every time I looked in the mirror I hated myself because of the way that I looked. I was embarrassed to be seen by anyone and I wore tonnes of foundation to try and cover my acne, which probably made it even worse but having acne made me crazy insecure about myself. Taking Accutane was the best decision of my life. I feel like a different person and not only has it made my skin 100 times better but I am far more confident too. My lips got quite dry but apart from that everything was great. My only regret with taking Accutane was that I didn't start taking it earlier. It is genuinely a miracle!"


"First of all, if you think that the prep is going to taste terribly, then it will taste terribly.  You MUST put a positive thought in your head that it won't be too bad.  It's amazing how your mind can take over the rest of your body.  I put the first 6 oz. bottle in the refrigerator over night to chill it.  Poured it in the plastic cup the next day, added cold water from the fridge to almost the 16oz. line and added cold ginger ale to the line.  Drank it through a straw and you know what?  It wasn't bad tasting.  Drank two 16oz. cups of half cold water and apple juice through a straw.  The whole thing took about 10 minutes.  Gonna do the same thing tomorrow morning for the 2nd bottle.  No lemons or anything else."


"I was prescribed Zoloft many years ago and after only taking it once without any instant results I stopped using it. I was on active duty and had been deployed several times by then. Years went by and a new physician urged me to take Zoloft and I used it this time to ease me into a restful night's sleep. It worked wonderfully and the following day was easy going. I was a little hazy the following day as a side effect and my tummy was griping loudly. I lost weight and am still losing which will have me call the company and back the truck up to my house! No complaints here! I feel mellow but still connected to what is happening. I don't feel "high." Each person's experience will be different for sure and I am hoping for the best results for all."


"Was prescribed Augmentin for sinus and upper respiratory infection and within 48 Hrs I felt remarkably better. Before taking any meds I felt as bad as I have ever felt with any type of cold related illness.  I will now request this Med next time I have any similar illness. I did not experience any side effects except maybe a little thirsty. If so it was minor enough that I wasn't 100% sure that it was even a side effect."


"I first started Junel for my periods because I experienced heavy bleeding that would last for days. I never had awful acne but my skin was not super clear, with the first months of being on it my acne was so bad! But now after 11 months my skin is super clear and smooth! Even though my periods are less bleeding and less days, I have had a lot of side effects! I work out regularly and eat healthy yet I have gained over 10 lbs from when I first started talking this, my mood switches too often and I usually feel mad a lot of the time, and my face and hair has became extremely oily and greasy within the last few months. I do not think it has been worth it!"


"March 2010-2014 Poor concentration & spelling, can't do math in head. Tingling feet, twitches in fingers and lips. In a daze like Ozzy Osborne. BUT Avg weight loss 2-3 lbs/week no lifestyle changes. Dr gave Adderall for concentration helped but needed Ambien to sleep. Was thinner than in highschool, got annoyed with relying on pills gained my 38lbs back & 25 more. I do recommend the medicine, make sure it doesn't effect your work life, and use vitamin B12 to get rid of the tingling  I'm starting the meds again, the side effects are worth it to me! ;)"


"Although I'm paying a kings ransom for this thanks to my garbage insurance, this immediately improved my asthma. I'm not sure why so many people seem to have a problem with it but I'm having great success. I'm actually sleeping now, and I'm not rasping all the time. I'm not even kidding it made a difference after the first dose. To be fair I was also enjoying good results with advair, but this seems more effective."


"Lamictal rocks! Been on several different meds for bipolar and was beginning to feel hopeless. But doctor changed me over to lamictal and after two weeks I feel like a new and normal person! No more manias and only slight depression episodes rarely! Love it!!!"


"I developed severe acne in August of 2016. I had many different types and I had it everywhere. I saw a doctor in October who prescribed me minocycline (antibiotic) and gave me a referral for a dermatologist that I saw in November. I was prescribed Tretinoin (Retin-A) that I use at bedtime every night. For a while, I saw no results. My acne had even gotten worse. My skin was also very flakey so it looked terrible when I tried to cover with make up. Finally, about 3 months in, I am seeing big results. Everything has healed and is starting to fade. And I still have another month before I see my dermatologist again, which is supposed to be the "peak" of my treatment. Don't get discouraged.. this stuff takes time, but IT WORKS"


"Great experience on Effexor. Was very anxious; maybe a little depression. Panic attacks, etc. Effexor gave me a great bump within 3 days at each dose. Ultimately, went up to 225mg (2 years). I was a new person; no worries, loving life. Went down to 150mg (2 years), and then down to 75mg (2 years). No problems. After 7 years, went off. Then I started to feel very badly again, went back on to now avail. But the 7 years I was on it, I felt tremendous. Great med for me."


"I've been taking Vicodin or something like it for years. First for migraine headache and occasional back pain. Total of maybe 30 pills a year.

My most pressing need were bouts with cellulitis. If I were to describe the pain, think placing you leg in a bucket of scalding water up to the knee. I took it round the clock for a few weeks.

I now take it for chronic knee and hip pain. The dosage is 5 mg 3 times a day as needed. I rarely ever take 3 doses. Most days maybe 1 or 2 and if the pain is manageable, I don't use it at all. I'm averaging 60 pills every 4 months.

The talk of addiction precludes me from taking it when I (or even my wife) feel I should. I've never felt high or drugged. The only side effect I see is less pain."


"Best pain medicine on market for relief for around 5-6 hrs."


"I have pretty much constant allergies - all year I'm sneezing and clearing my throat. That has completely stopped by taking this spray twice a day. I cannot say enough good things about it. I initially had the bad taste and minor stinging. The stinging went away after a few uses. The bad taste was due to me not reading the directions! It clearly says to tilt your head downward when spraying. I started doing this and have had zero aftertaste. When it is severe allergy season, I use this with Nasacort. Works like a charm. If you're on the fence about taking this, give it some time. You'll be glad you did."


"During school I struggled with learning, despite hard work I barely graduated. By the time I reached High School I wanted to give up. As an adult I experienced the same difficulties in employment. I became depressed, almost gave up. Fortunately I was tested for ADD. Diagnosis revealed severe ADD.  Within an hour of taking first dosage, my brain seemed to turn on and function at it's optimum potential. I felt truly alert, focused and clear headed. I found I could complete tasks competently. With out Adderall I'm useless. Adderall has improved my focus ability and competency in every aspect of life. It's a battery for my brain. I am dependent on Adderall for full functioning capacity. My well being and livelihood is compromised with out this medicine."


"I'm on a cocktail of mood stabilizers and an antidepressant to treat the depressive phase of bipolar. Lately, I started getting dysphoric manic phases. If I take 150 mg once a day, I feel so much calmer, thoughts don't race, dysphoria disappears. I don't feel groggy or slow. I think I tried a higher dose & it didn't agree with me. I took it, then stopped it, and now on it again. I saved it for acute mania and it helped me come down when I was worried I could not. It worked right away. Calmed my agitation and did not cause a crash. Improved my sleep too. I'm also taking 150 mg of Lamictal, 80 mg of Latuda, and occasionally 1 mg of Xanax as needed."


"Pristiq seems to be the medicine that works the best for my fibromyalgia.  I was taking 100mg awhile and felt great except for not being able to sleep well, so I went back to 50mg.  I may go back to 100mg and take something for sleep.  God Bless all of us with this disease. I have had this for 9 years and have tried everything."


"This drug was the worse form of treatment for my multiple symptoms - Daytime hot flashes and steady period was not worth it. I was administered this drug in 2008 and since then my life has never been the same. Forgetfulness covered in laughter by co-workers; poor cognitive skills, no sex drive & no desire to be touched. Headaches, blurred vision; quick weight gain and most of all I quit my job and I'm still try'n to figure out why when I was financially stable. Who was I?  Something in my brain is out of sync, I was not a person that took medicines. The Male-doctor pushed this on me & I was a patient with that organization for over 10yrs and I was the only 32yrs old & super active!"


"I was prescribed Lyrica (pregabalin) about 6 months ago. I was so shocked by the feelings of unreality it initially caused that I quickly stopped taking it. My fibromyalgia got so bad at the end of the year, that I decided to try it again.

I take low doses, 25 mg 2x a day, sometimes a 50 mg. The effect sets in within hours. My fibromyalgia pain is almost completely gone. A late evening dose allows me to sleep longer.

I do feel strange when I take it and my intellectual capacity is quite affected, but the lack of distraction by the pain and a better social interaction with increased confidence levels makes up for that.

I have to make sure that authorities and decision-making bodies are aware of my reduced competence."


"I started Latuda 20mg 5 months ago with no results until a few weeks later, increasing dosage to 40mg. Felt pretty good, the depression & anxiety improved, but still not "balanced". 6 weeks ago, I increased my dosage of Wellbutrin from 150mg to 300mg and finally felt really good for a change!
But now the past 3-4 wks, I feel I am in hypermania, as all the signs are there... I'm talking fast and a lot, making purchases online, which I don't normally do, and sleep is sketchy!
Since I, like most, prefer mania over all other moods, I haven't contacted my therapist yet, because I know more changes to medications is imminent, before I crash and go into deep depression.
One last try with Latuda, increasing the dosage to 80mg next week."


"I have been on 10 mg of Lexapro for about 6 years.  I am so thankful for this medication.  I am a crying weepy mess without it!"


"I was on this for over two years and loved it! It made my skin look great, my periods were a breeze, if I got one, for prevention it was fabulous. The only reason I was switched off of it is because my insurance changed and no longer covered this, as it's $56.00/mo, it was a little pricey. I've since switched and I've tried two different pills and they're horrible. One gave me horrible acne, the other migraine headaches so horrible if I didn't lay down I felt faint. I'm actually going back to my Dr. and will ask to be put back on this again."


"I've had Mirena for 4 years now. I have managed to have one if not two periods every month. I spot for several days every time I have sex. My PMS has gotten worse. Thank goodness my fiance loves me because I flip out on him once a month. I accuse him of neglect, cheating, lying, etc. And I know better. I do not recommend this product."


"I actually want to die right now. I took 3 of them at 8:30 PM last night and I woke up at 6 AM with shivers, and intense stomach burning. As I'm writing this I've been sitting on my toilet for the past hour pooping my brains out. Does this medicine work? Yeah. Is it worth it? Hell no!"


"Depakote worked for me as a mood stabilizer, but caused a lot of side effects. Weight gain = 30 pounds in 3 months and pancreatitis. Doctors didn't realize the pancreatitis was from the combination of two of my medications until I had it three times - pancreatitis is excruciatingly painful and lead to me losing my job from losing so much time at work. I'm giving this medication a low rating event though it worked well for my mood because there are so many other medications out there for bipolar that are weight neutral and don't cause organ damage."


"After applying the eye drops I experienced burning and itching in my eyes that lasts for about five minutes and then subsides. I don't know if this is something that should keep me from using it or not. I use it in the morning about 30 minutes before putting in my contacts, (Only when I need it though)."


"34 day in a row bleeding... Only had it for 2 months and I heard it settles into your body for first 3 months. Ill give it one more month, but I cant describe how its been ontop of work and exams and practicals at school. It's different for everyone"


"I used to take Nifedipine 10 mg plus Metoprolol Tartrate 25mg (twice daily) to reduce my blood pressure. Nifedipine's effect caused fluctuation of blood pressure each day. A doctor recommend me to replace by taking 5 mg Amlodipine Besylate and 80 mg of Diovan (Valsartan) once each day. I took Metoprolol for couple of years already. The recent changes reveals two things, by stop taking Metoprolol, my heart beat is faster (new 68 and previously about 60) and I felt irregular heart beat. Now I doubt if I should discontinue Metoprolol as this medicine put my heart at ease. "


"Increased depression causing extreme irritability, excessive muscular spasms with cramps in lower limbs."


"I've been prescribed several anti-depressants throughout the years, many being SSRI's and they've had little to no effect, or even the opposite effect but this medication works so well I can't even believe it. I'm so happy I was prescribed this medication for depression. I have been on it for 3 years now and my life is changed dramatically. I suffer from major depressive disorder and SAD."


"This birth control made me have no sex drive at all. I was disgusted to look at my boyfriend! I didn't really notice any difference in my acne but felt like I had morning sickness  every day when I woke up, and dizzy for the first hour after. Bled for a month after I stopped taking it. Not good for me."


"I have been taking Saphris for the last week and I have to say that I am impressed. Before this I tried Abilify and that was a nightmare. I was sick for three days off one 2mg dose. My whole life I have had huge amounts of anxiety and racing thoughts. I was diagnosed with anxiety disorder not bipolar disorder until two weeks ago. Saphris has destroyed my anxiety, my racing thoughts, my negative attitude and my aggravation at everything and everyone in sight. My family notices a difference like night and day. The only side effect I've had is a touch of Restless Leg Syndrome and for the first few days sleepiness but that went away. I use a heating pad on my leg to stop the RLS and otherwise side effect free."


"I have been on Belviq 8 days and was 293 pounds. Now I am 282 pounds. Side effects early I was a little tired and headache.

Will keep you posted.

Sam"


"I took this for six months, I felt great, then my doctor took me off it because he said I shouldn't take it for too long, this was 4 years ago, now for the past year my anxiety is horrible. I wish he hasn't taken me off out and now I'm going to talk to my new doctor about it."


"I've finally found a medicine that helps. I can move about so much easier."


"I was prescribed clonidine .1mg to help with blood pressure and insomnia. Unfortunately for me it hasn't helped with neither. It worked the first week with helping me fall asleep but I still woke up about 2 hrs later in same situation.  As far as blood pressure every reading still remains dangerously high."


"This medicine is AWFUL.  Feet, ankles, bottom of legs & hands are swelling.  Did not have this on Benicar..Calling Dr
tomorrow for change"


"All I felt after taking this pill was drowsy and like my legs had blood pooling in them. I fell asleep shortly after taking it and woke up with just as much back pain as I had the night before. In addition, I've felt like a zombie ever since taking it 20 hours ago. I feel like I'll never be the same again. I feel like I'm underwater and neither my eyes nor my brain can focus on or react to anything. Events are just passing me by and I have no reaction. I don't care about anything, I just want to sleep. This is awful and it didn't even relieve my pain."


"I have had FM for 20yrs, been on morphine,anti depressants, Fentanyl patches - you name it I have tried it, but thank the lord for Lyrica which I started in March 2008. It has made my life worth getting up for in the morning. I can do things I was not able to do for so long. "


"In my opinion, mirtazapine makes me fall asleep quicker, but quetiapine makes me sleep for more hours straight on end.
Overall I think 25/50 mg Seroquel/quetiapine IR is the best sleepaid out there. Even after months or years of continous use, it doesnt loose its strength and is still nowhere near as addictive as benzodiazepines or barbitrates, while still being sedative."


"I have been on this prescription for 5+ years.  I have never had any issues.

My pharmacy tried to change to Mylan - Ethinyl Estradiol which made me very moody and anxious.  I tried Teva - Kariva and couldn't sleep.

I really like Azurette but hear its being discontinued."


"Bad side effects."


"After my divorce I was depressed and having anxiety attacks, I went to a respectable Doctor but she prescribed me Wellbutrin, after taking it for awhile I felt numb (mentally). I tried a 1mg Xanax and it was perfect! I slept great, but when I first started taking them I would wake up groggy. I would get a shower and that would wake me up. I've been taking them for about 7 years. I am currently cutting my doses down to try to ween off them! I do not have an addictive personality but after a job loss of 10 yrs I tried to quit cold turkey! Not a good idea at all! I can only say use as prescribed and less if possible! Don't just pop one because you are stressed out! Take a walk, talk to a friend, please use with caution."


"I have been on Pristiq for about 3 weeks steady. I feel so good but my moods have come back. When I get angry I still get the sudden urge to yell, scream at my kids. I have to tell my doctor this.  I have been embarrassed and scared to share it with my doctor but my kids are now 13 and 15 and they are suffering as well, watching me go through these mood swings. I think I need an increase in the dosage. I know I have the minimum dose right now. Overall Pristiq saved me and my children."


"This drug had an very unpleasant side effect noticeable four days after my operation for a total hip replacement. First I had burning in the esophagus and stomach, followed by soreness around my mouth and lips, then burning spread to my back from my stomach.  Six days after the operation, I went out to eat, put an olive into my mouth - the experience was like throwing a match into a lighted fire.  Literally, my esophagus felt like it was on fire.  Doctor recommended taking Omeprazole.  Four days later, it was making no difference, I was being kept awake half the night with the burning.   I told my doctor I must stop Pradaxa (Dabagitran) - she prescribed Apixaban instead.
Burning reduced 1 day later, still sore inside, hope nothing lasting"


"I have a crushed unhealed ankle for nine and half years. I feel everything in my bones. I've taken morphine sulfate all this time because it's the only thing that works. Everything else makes me dizzy."


"Yasmin is a life saver. I would honestly recommend it to anyone with persistent acne. My acne came back when I was 20 after my skin had been completely clear since I was around 16. My GP didn't feel like it was severe enough to put me on strong medication again like I was during my teen years so he prescribed me Yasmin. I have been taking yasmin now for around 8 months and my acne is completely gone.  I stopped taking it at one point for about a month because I was away and unable to get a prescription and my break outs started to come back which definitely proved to me that Yasmin actually works. I still get the odd spot here and there but they are always small and easy to get rid of I no longer get cystic spots at all !!"


"Gave me terrible urinary retention and the worse migraine ever"


"I've been prescribed this medication a few times now for my Strep throat. I am allergic to penicillin, and the little blue pills you take 4 times a day did not clear up my infection after the first time I used them. When I go into the doctor I now request Biaxin, even though it is a bit more expensive.
The positives:
Has always completely cleared up my infection.
Easy to take

The negatives:
The metallic taste
I also experiance "vaginal discomfort" When I am on this medication. It feels very similar to a yeast infection, and usually starts 2-3 days after I begin taking the medication. A little topical cream works fine to keep this under control, I use Canesten.

Overall I would suggest this medication if others have not worked for you."


"I switched to Orencia couple months ago. I have had 5 treatments so far.   Since I switched to Orencia, I noticed that there has been significant improvement with my Rheumatoid Arthritis.  I am able to sleep well again at night.  I wake up not feeling tired, achy and stiff. In comparison to the other rheumatoid arthritis medications I have taken, Orencia seems to be working more for me. I am no longer sleep deprived and am able to do some chores that I have not been able to do such as opening a jar, door, etc.  I experience tiredness after my treatment for one day, then up until the last few days of my next treatment, minor aches and stiffness are back.  I am hoping that Orencia will the wonder drug for me and everyone."


"I have had severe acne for years. I finally found this topical, and am extremely happy. I have been using it for almost a month. I don't get any severe drying, but it does keep my skin less oily looking (it's usually very oily), I don't have any peeling, redness or sun-sensitivity. I also have a marked reduction in the inflammation of nodules/cysts. It literally shrinks them after application, so I use it before I go out if I have a noticeable red bump or big cyst. I am really pleased, and just hoping it gets better from here. It has also improved the texture and look of my scars, so much so friends and family have commented without me asking! I would definitely recommend this, especially if you have severe acne, adult acne or scarring."


"For the last four years I have been taking Spiriva before bed. Recently I switched to morning. What a difference! My daytime breathing has really improved. "


"When I first started taking this I was hoping this would work good for me as I've read a lot of reviews and heard mostly good things. The 1st 3 wks were good. I was starting too feel that it was starting too work but after that..things get horrible. I had anxiety and panic attacks all day. So bad that I wouldn't leave my house. It took me a few days to realize that it was Viibryd. These panic attacks were bad. Woke up with them, went to bed having them. I didn't want to stop taking so next day took half..20mg..and they stopped. My Doctor wants me to just stay on the 20mg but I didn't think its doing anything. I'm on my 4th to 5th week. Things almost seem to go back to when I started."


"I have been on this medicine for about a year. Great medicine. Blood pressure went from 160/94 to 110/72 also lost about 25 pounds."


"I did so well on this medication!  But I can no longer afford it. The generic version I was paying $280 a month. I have since changed to Effexor, and now on Zoloft and neither one works as well.  I had been on this since 1986, but had to change last November because of the cost. I miss it so much"


"I have been using Atripla now for about three months. I haven't gotten my second blood test. However, when I began taking Atripla my CD4 was 386 and my viral load was 85K. I was experiencing acute respiratory problems. As soon as I began taking Atripla within several weeks my lymphnodes began to shrink and the respiratory issue (persistent cough) went away.

Side Effects:
Severe Drowsiness ("Drunk Feeling") - 24hrs
Severe Nausea - 24hrs
Vivid Dreams - 2 weeks (Mostly clowns and snakes)
Sleepiness - 2 weeks ... I still only take Atripla at night, but it no longer makes me as sleepy as it did when I first started taking it

I do not yet know how my numbers have improved. I'll report back in a few weeks with those."


"I use Ambien CR 12.5mg (strongest), and I still wake up at 3am.  Can't take another Ambien. To avoid any risk associated with driving to work and then dealing with the drowsiness while at work, my doctor put me on Sonata.  Even if I wake up at 3 or 4, I am able to enjoy the rest of my night in restful sleep with no morning drowsiness at all.  "


"Had shoulder arthroscopic surgery for a bone spur and tear four months ago.  Pain was bad with little improvement the past 2 months, even with rehab/exercises and Vicodin and later Mobic (Meloxicam) and finally Motrin.  Nothing worked. Couldn't sleep, constant ache from shoulder into my bicep.  Rather than get a Cortisone shot yesterday, the doctor suggested I try a sample of the Flector Patch.  I wore it last night and finally experienced some relief.  I'd say the pain is about 75% better, and I managed to get some sleep.  "


"Effexor XR didnt change my life... as much as it made me "me" again.  Previously i was on Paxil which "kind of" worked, but not enough.  I started small on the effexor, and i gradually worked my way up to the point where i take 300mg a day and i've been taking that dose now for years.  I can now drive a car, hold down a job, hold a conversation, be in a relationship, etc.  I was scared of everything... living really.  Not a drug to stop taking suddenly.  Bad bad bad idea.  I get "the sleeps" still, and if i am lucky enough to get them when i dont have to do anything else... best sleep i ever had.  I'm a 37 year old male, sex drive is still pretty decent.  Only side effects that i feel are vivid dreams, and the sleeps"


"I am a 64 year old male and have been using Rythmol since January 05. I started with the standard Rythmol 150mg 3 times a day. This was inconvenient so my doctor put me on Rythmol SR 225mg twice a day and I have been on this regimen for three years with absolutely no side effects and no recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation.
My concern is long term effect. I am at 4 1/2 years on Rythmol and see one person on this site with 13 years. I would like ot know if there are any other long term users and what their results are. Do I need to try ablation?"


"I was 7 or 8 when I started this treatment. My bone age at that time was of a 10 year old. Now at 18, I have gained a lot of weight every year after stopping the medication. Although I don't seem like a person that weighs a lot, my BMI is on the higher end of normal. In addition to that, while on the treatment, I had a lot of acne. Apart from that, my periods are extremely irregular. I guess everyone handles medications and treatment differently. However, I would not recommend this drug at all. Firstly, it's extremely expensive if you do not have insurance. Secondly, people are supposed to grow by themselves. This drug has more negative side effects than positive ones."


"Lost 8 kilos in the first 4 weeks and then slowly put it all back on over the next three months. Still taking the medication but about to stop because it obviously does not work for me. Chronic side effects of nausea, diarrhea and extreme fatigue!"


"I just started with no side effects. The injections are quite painless and very easy to do. I'm hoping this will help my hips. Only 51 and really need this medicine to help me. Good luck everybody with these. Get strong and healthy bones."


"Excessive eating of chocolates  and other sweets can lead me to have a sore throat. I asked my friend what to take and so she adviced me to take nexium. After a week of taking this medicine, my sore throat was gone. It was so amazing. I just love it!"


"Works very well with clearing up my nasal congestion but I took it at night and I am sleepless and jittery."


"Only positive: I have PCOS & this pill cleared my acne up nicely. This pill made me feel like an absolute raging psycho. I am angry, irritable, depressed, tired, and just absolutely so miserable on this pill. I've also gained about 15 pounds (lots in my stomach) in the last 7 months since I started it, and have developed melasma. I've been on numerous birth control pills and this is THE WORST. Changing pills ASAP. I'm tired of feeling this awful. Hope your experience is better if you're reading this."


"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."


"This pill took very little of the pain away. "


"Highly recommend, no weight gain or mood swings compared to other birth control pills I have taken. Everyone is different but I give this birth control an excellent review because of the experiences I have had with others."


"I am going on 3 weeks of using the generic citalopram and the side effects are awful. I have major migraines that make me dizzy. I wake in the middle of the night covered in sweat, hot and cold chills, excessive tiredness even if I get sleep. I felt better for a short time but now I seem to have to talk myself into doing anything that requires me to leave my house, and I get shaky."


"I started off on the Wellbutrin 150 mg XL twice a day and I was exhausted everyday, not to mention the nausea was so bad I had to stop taking it. Just started on Wellbutrin immediate release at 100 mg once a day and it is a complete difference. I have so much more energy and focus, so far I love it. I do get a little headache by the end of the day but its not a big deal."


"I write this to help others. I actually had the hiccups for eight straight days...yes 8!    I couldn't eat without hiccuping, and sleep with out hiccuping. I had no health insurance, which is why I waited so long before seeking professional medical advice/treatment. On that eighth day I went to a "Doc-in-a-Box", and the Doctor prescribed "Thorazine", only ten! Within 30 minutes of taking the first one, the hiccups were gone! I had nine more pills (low dosage) left. Each time I took one, it was like I was the "King of the world'! I had a constant smile on my face and wanted to hug everyone, but I could still MAINTAIN.  "


"I'm 22, no children. Was on On 4 other birth control pills for the last 6 years. I had all the bad" symptoms" mentioned that Mirena supposedly causes some on ESTROGEN pills. Headaches, dry during sex, acne (on estrogen pill), crazy mood swings and mental breakdowns anytime stress came.

Any form of birth control is going to mess with you! However, with Mirena, it last 5 years, in my situation saves me 300/yr. Take minocycline if you have acne, and only eat 1,000 cals or less if you gain weight. Insertion Hurt me a lot. Sharp cramping and hot burning feeling spread through my pelvic region when she measured and an even sharper cramp when it was inserted. Pain lasted 3-5 minutes. Overall, procedure=10-15"


"After having scripts for lots of different benzodiazepines and sleeping pills, I still rely on this a couple times a month. The ONLY problem is after a couple of days it loses it's effectiveness. It is perfect for sleep and not feeling drugged."


"I have taken this medication many times before. I have asthma so I am prone to infections in my lungs. I get prescribed this medication often and it clears it up in the 7 days. The only side effects I get is the metallic taste, I just take it a night to avoid it."


"I'm 18 this is my first time using any method of bc and I'm half way through the 2nd week and as soon I started this it's been hell. I have stomach and back cramps 24/7 everytime I eat I want to vomit I've been very moody and feel more depressed than usual. I started birth control because I would have my period for 3 weeks straight and very heavy bleeding I'm not sure if sprintec is going to work for me but from what I've read the majority of the reviews seem to like this method, personally not a fan"


"I have had migraines for over 20 years. They were always debilitating and would last for days. I would literally pull my hair to relieve some of the pain. I went to all kinds of doctors to find out the cause, none took me seriously. Finally one doctor did and prescribed Maxalt as needed. She is my hero! When I feel a migraine coming on, I let a Maxalt melt in my mouth and in a few minutes, the migraine is forgotten. I have not had ANY side effects!"


"I suffer from severe panic attacks. This medicine left me on the couch for a week because I felt so dizzy. My vision is also "snowy" from this medication and still has not went away 2 years later. "


"I took this after my breast reduction surgery for lingering pain. I can say that aside from serious constipation, this works great. I'd describe its effect as "doesn't really lower the pain level, but makes you not care that you're in pain". I definitely didn't want to take too much of it -- the constipation sucks, and feeling that "two drinks in" dizziness isn't exactly fun times -- but for what it was, it did the job."


"I'm twenty years old and was prescribed Aviane for my anemia. I was so low in hemoglobin because I had heavy and frequent bleeding (2 heavy periods in a month!) It's only been a month, but so far, ZERO weight gain (I'm a model! I take my body image very seriously), no breakthrough bleeding, no nausea, no breast tenderness and my skin is so much clearer. My period lasted 4 days and was manageable for the first time in my life. I'm hoping that I don't develop side effects later on. I'm very satisfied and I'd like to stay on this product, I don't want to switch!"


"I have got to just say this pill hasn't worked for me. I was given this pill because I have a small fibroid. My doctor just said let's try this and see if this works. Even though the fibroid is small it is very painful at times. I have been on this pill for about two months and boy does it have me going crazy. I haven't gained weight or had any acne problems but I have had so many extra cycles and I'm not talking about spotting. It's like when I take this pill I start my cycle all over again everyday. I have also been VERY depressed and moody which is usually not me at all. And last but certainly not least my blood pressure has been through the roof! I have decided today I am going to stop."


"I just turn 18 , never been on birth control before and I started taking the pills the first day I got my period. Aug 7. I've been taking the pills everyday around 11:30pm and Im still bleeding August 20th. The m period changed from light to heavy , dark brown to red with blood clots . It's completely horrible"


"I have been on 3 month birth control for 8 years. I have had various brand based on availability at various pharmacies. This is the first time I've had this brand I will specifically ask to never get it again. The packaging is HORRIBLE. It doesnt stay folded or compact (god forbid anyone on this pill travel or have to pack it away discreetly). I have never had this problem with any other generic brands.

The pills are also hard to get out since there is no firm leverage against the cardboard. One would think that for medication costing $200 (if no insurance) a reasonable package could be included. Lastly, the package says 'keep out of sumlight'. Well that is difficult when there is no way of folding the package and keeping it compact."


"This was my third colonoscopy in 15 years - the first time using Suprep - and by far the best experience.
My colonscopy was scheduled for 7 a.m. on a Monday. I ate normally through Sat evening. On Sunday, I only had black coffee, lemon water, and chicken broth.  At 6 pm I began drinking the first mixture as directed.  I used a straw, took a deep draw, and followed it by sucking on lemon wedges.  I then started drinking one of two 16 oz water bottles.  I accidentally spilled about 1/4 of the mixture, and finished it all by 6:15.  By 6:30 I was in the bathroom and everything began pouring out. No cramping, no violent discharges, just a stream of poop.  I had the moistened wipes which I just dabbed, and A&D ointment.  Cleaned out by 11 pm"


"Aviane made be feel excessively fatigued, and I still got the migraines. However, I started feeling nauseous, which is extremely uncommon for me. I decided to try to stick it out for three months to see if my body would adjust, but after a month and a half, I started vomiting and having such terrible nausea that it interfered with my daily life. I decided to quit this pill midpack because it was having such awful effects on me (in addition to getting sick, my heart was racing and I was very OCD). Last night, a few hours after the first dose I missed, I started having stressed breathing like I was having a panic attack, and I had to lay completely still on a couch for hours waiting for the nausea to subside."


"I took two pills. the second pill seemed to have been stuck in my chest about three hours after I took it. I had heart burn like I had never ever had before. Then started nausea and vomiting for about 24 hours. Went to ER they said my esophagus was swollen and inflammed and gave me meds
Two days later went to digestive doctor he said that pill is common for this.  It has caused people to go through same thing. It has been almost a week, with two visits to ER and now a appointment set up to see esophagus specialist. I am finally getting  better. Hopefully this night mare will be over soon. Just be cautious, this has been a bad experience for me."


"Cymbalta didn't much help me, other than making my mind a bit clearer, but I hope it helps you."


"DO NOT USE THIS DRUG!!! I was prescribed Lavaquin for a sinus infection over 2 years ago & I am still suffering the side effects. The tendon pain was SO severe during & many months after finishing this med. Now, 2 & 1/2 years later, I still have severe tendon pain, stabbing, hot pain mostly in my wrists, hands & arms. I do not sleep through the night, due to the horrific pain & it persists constantly throughout the days! I have Achilles problems now & can not walk or stand up for any length of time. I am sure I have permanent tendon damage from this drug, which my doctor denies can be caused by this drug & wants to do further tests for autoimmune disease! Stay away from this drug it is poison and ruined my quality of life!!!!!!"


"I took one dose and within about 3 hours the blood started to clear from the urine and pain lessened; however, soon I got a bad headache, nausea, and chills.  Within about 12 hours from the first (and only)dose I was in the hospital--vomiting and feeling miserable.  Was there for 3 days taking a different antibiotic and fluids by IV.  One week later bad diahrrea, and pain in knee joint.  Must be allergic to Cipro--will remember that for sure!"


"Good efficacy."


"I have to take the injection once a week. This medication drastically changed my condition from bad to great in March 2004. I am stable most of the time and to consider what my life would be like. The progress of the damage is very slow and that I appreciate fact."


"I took my first one tonight, only 10 mg but it has been good on my severe lower back pain. I was on Transtec 50.5 mg patch. But these were not working in the right way or long enough. I hope this new medicine helps."


"Much better than vyvanse. A lot smooth and MUCH more consistent."


"I am 1a genotype. This is 4th treatment and the last being Peg Interferon for 18 months  with Ribavirin  and also injecting Neuprogen and Procrit as the Interferon and Ribavirin destroyed my white and red blood cells. Even had a blood transfusion. Responded but no SRV.

After  4 weeks on Harvoni with zero side effects i went from 7,350,000 to undetected  with normal AST and ALT. Today is Day 52.

 I am doing 24 weeks even tho i am not cirrhotic ."


"Was having to use my ProAir all the time.  I did my pulmonary function test and came back with a combination of Asthma with mild COPD.  I knew I was having difficulty breathing and boy did this help.  I use a spacer with it and it really helps to keep it from hitting my tongue or areas of my mouth.  It really helps it to get into my lungs.  I do wash my mouth out afterwards to.  I was using my ProAir without a spacer until my pulmonary function test until my pulmonary doctor recommended using both this and my ProAir with spacers to ensure most of the medicine gets in the lungs instead of the mouth.  It's amazing what the spacer does instead of just using the MDI by itself.  I can still carry my rescue inhaler by itself when absolutely needd"


"Was on Effexor for years.  Learned that Pristiq has less side efect on sexual dysfunction.   After being on Pristiq, I felt it was effective, gentle and my sexual issues improved."


"This is the best medication I have ever taken! I am a 18 year old College student, suffering from Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Mood Disorder, and Depression and I cannot fathom as to how much this medication has helped my life. The first two weeks of taking it I could notice differences in how I socially interacted with people (much more out-going and easy-going). Now I've been on the medicine for two months and I will NEVER stop taking it! I have absolutely no problems anymore, I still can sometimes work myself up every now and then but I'm prescribed to 0.5mg of Klonopin for onset anxiety. The only thing I can say bad about this medicine is that I crash at the end of the day for about an hour, and then have disrupted sleep."


"Have been on Victoza for 5 days, have noticed drop in blood sugars gone from 9-12 to 7-8 only on 0.6 dose. Also taking Actos. Haven't heard of anyone taking Actos with Victoza. Would like to hear from some people who are. Have noticed extreme fullness. Have been eating 1 meal a day most days and this may be causing the low blood sugars, so I am trying to snack a bit."


"I decided to try this to put on weight. Its only the second day and I've noticed an extreme increase in appetite!!! The only bad thing is it makes me soooooooo tired does anyone else get this?? Shall  I take it before bed then?"


"While on Xarelto I experienced a stroke.  Partial loss of vision.  I have atrial fibrillation. Initially, a few years ago I was put on Coumadin.  That was a hassle. Then I was very glad when Pradaxa came out and it was prescribed.  But it caused such stomach pain.  I was then put on Xarelto. I took it faithfully as prescribed.  I had no discomfort or side effects, but then in December of 2016 I had the stroke.  Now I am on Eliquis."


"Have just finished 12 weeks of this for Stage 2 breast cancer.  After my first chemo I was told to go and buy some gastro stop for the drive home but I have been very lucky.  The only side effects I have had is some aching in my thumbs but I can live with that.  I am now about to start Femara for five years and reading some of the reviews and side effects a bit worried."


"I had bad osteoporosis and the doctor put me on Boniva and 2 years later the osteoporosis and osteopenia was almost gone! In some places it was.  I loved this medicine but since I lost my job and my insurance and can no longer take it.  The discount insurance I have doesn't cover brand names or even anything similar. I am a couple of years away from Medicare so I hope I can start back again then. I had absolutely no side effects other than it cured me!"


"I've been taking meclizine 25 mg for 3 months. I do cut my in half can't function on a whole. I've been trying to come off them slowly. Im in Neuro vestibular rehab to help retrain my brain so I don't have to live on these pills and can try and live a normal life. Dr thinks I have Ménière's my balance is a big issue. Hope is all we have for this out of control vertigo."


"If you can't remember to take a pill every day this is for you. I put it on my butt and you have to bend over when you place it on to make sure there are no wrinkles. Sometimes around the edges it gets dirty from wearing black pants/jeans. Not sure if low sex drive is attributed to the patch or not?? But that would be my only complaint. Way better than pill and the IUD proved to be super problematic for me so this is best."


"I'm taking Monodox and using Tretinoin. I've only been using both for a week now, but I can say I'm already seeing improvements.  I had initial breakouts which is normal and I used to get really nauseous and throw up from taking Monodox, BUT I guess I completely forgot that my dermatologist told me to take Monodox with food. Trust me, that makes a world of a difference. I'm really excited to see where my skin is going to be in a few weeks, because my acne is really clearing up and all that's left are the red spots. REMEMBER: take it with food"


"It works but is hard to regulate dose. I always eat a lot fruits and veg so sometimes I cut down dosage then stop going. Some others have results in a day or two, takes at least 3 to 4 days for me. Eating the way I do its hard to regulate especially having to wait for result. I really like the product, just sometime it works too good!!!"


"took 2 pills around 10 p.m. continued to drink around 4 water bottles before falling asleep at about 12.  Woke up at 5:15 with some pretty harsh pain and cramping in my stomach along with nausea. Went to the bathroom and sat on the toilet for a couple hours with diarrhea, in the end it did exactly what it was intended to. Stomach pain is harsh but it gets the job done."


"Let me first start by saying I was supposed to take this medication long before my Acne got worse..
 I had cystic acne that would stay on my face and back for months on end.  I literally had zero self-esteem and felt so ugly and that everyone was staring at my huge pimples.  Even when I put make up on it wouldn't cover up it would make it worse because it looks like mountains.
 To make a long story short,  The treatment was difficult only because the chapped lips and getting bloodwork every month sucks and it took a while for the results to show.  Honestly, I didn't see it working at all until the last month of treatment and then after a month I was off of it.
 If I would've done it sooner I would've been better off. It was a lot of money"


"Added Viberzi to 300mg of Wellbutrin. Out of the gate, Viberzi worked very well.  But, the positive results started declining after about 45 days. After 4 months, I'm not sure it's working at all."


"It's my first day taking the first two pink pills. It took away my ear infection but my throat still hurts when I swallow and about 2 hours after taking the pills I had watery diarrhea"


"I had a Triple Arthrodesis (triple fusion in my foot), and because so many nerves had to be cut, my foot was on fire. I was originally given Nuerotin, which I took, and it bottomed out my blood pressure, I was rushed to the ER unconscious, and kept there until I was okay. Needless to say, I discontinued it, and was given Lyrica....but that made me nervous as well. With my pain over a 10, and the inability to sleep, I decided to try it. I slept well, my pain is decreased some, but isn't gone. I'm only at day 3, and I'm pretty dizzy, sick to my stomach, and sleepy, but that's all so far. I do hope it helps my pain a little more, it's about an 8 now, so we shall see! I'm glad to hear some good stories."


Brompheniramine / codeine / phenylephrine

"Great results...non sedating, stopped cough. Helped with watery, itchy eyes and nasal congestion. The taste and consistency was the best I have ever tried."


"Took Med for six months, decreased appetite and lost 50 pounds. But then it stopped working on me.  Tried it a year later and not working.  If you get the savings card on line at the official Belviq web site and pay cash drug is only $75.  Even if your insurance covers the drug copayment may be more than that."


"Latuda, mood stabilizer (trilleptal 300 twice daily) and anti depressant (Effexor 150 once in morning) have helped so much. I've felt like a Guinea pig the last two decades with different drugs and different Drs telling me conflicting things. The one thing they all agree on is I'm bi polar II, PTSD disorder and borderline personality. What they couldn't agree on is what to give me. I've been on more medications than I can count and the only one that ever has not only WORKED for me but has little to no ugly side effects (for me) has been this combination which was stumbled upon one of the many times I've been hospitalized for despression or suicide attempt. Ever since then Latuda has been a must in my daily life. 40mg once at night."


"I have congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy. This medicine works properly.  Helps with potassium regulation during Furosemide therapy.  HOWEVER, it is too hard to take.  Makes me gag.  It's like swallowing chalk.  "


"I have had hives since 1997 on a daily basis. I have tried every drug and combination there is. The only thing that ever worked was prednisone and we all know how hateful that stuff is. My doctor told me about Xolair a while back and we waited on my insurance to approve it. It has been the best thing that has happened to me. I started 1 1/2 years ago and havn't had a hive since my first injection. My injections were every 4 weeks for a year and now they are every 6 weeks. I do get all over muscle soreness for a week after injections but that goes away and its far better than having hives. I finally feel normal again!"


"My name is Sydney and I'm 17 junior in high school. I started Vyvnase in Feb. this year. I started out on 30 mg, then went up every ten mg and now im prescribed 60mg.
In the first week I was using Vyvanse I noticed a huge difference in everything. I could focus so much more on every thing. Comparing my 1st semester and 2nd semester of high school last year, I had an F and failed one class and had mostly B's and C's. My second semester of last school year when I started taking the Vyvanse my grades increased amazingly. Almost all A's and B's.
Since I suffer from ADD, Vyvanse has made such a great impact on my life."


"I took this pill about 10 pm and by 2 am I went to the restroom. I had cramping which was normal but I had threw up while I was doing the restroom then I was jittery it even lowered my blood pressure and I wanted the horrible feeling to go away I felt like I was about to pass out!!  Won't ever take it again!!"


"I had been on Kaletra & Epzicom for years, then Isentress & Epzicom for about 2 years. Always undetectable, Tcells 800 to 900 range.  I started Triumeq and my Tcell count bounced up to 1100. I've had some 'side effects' listed, but I don't attribute them to this medication as I've had them before I went on Triumeq. Since prior medications had similar side effects (insomnia), they may have either transferred or more likely they are not related."


"When I first started taking Maxalt MLT several years ago it was a wonder drug; my headaches were gone within minutes with no side effects. Lately I've noticed that I get a little groggy after I've taken it, and it also takes longer for it to work.  Sometimes I have to take a second dose after two hours before it works.  That's still better than having a migraine, though!"


"Horrible. Absolutely horrible. I do 40mg weekly using the prefilled syringe & oh my god. It's the most horrifying pain I've ever felt. I would tell anyone considering going on Humira to strongly reconsider & rethink your options. It may only be 10-30 seconds but it will make you cry, no matter how tough you are.

It's also not helping with my Crohn's disease at all, 0 change in inflammation.

Do not use this."


"I was on Junel for almost a year. Had no problems with it whatsoever. Decided to go off of it and experienced SEVERE anxiety/depression and panic attacks for a month. It has now been 4 months and I am still experiencing anxious symptoms daily. Plus I have outrageous emotional PMS before my period each month..crying spells, deprssion, etc. all of these things i had never had before."


"My husband has been on the 25mcg Fentanyl patch for almost 5 yrs and it has been a life saver for him. The main problem for him is the constipation, which if he drinks his Smooth Move senna tea daily, it relieves the constipation. Also, for people who say the patch comes off, first use skin prep wipes by Smith & Nephew, apply patch and then apply a Tegaderm Film cover over the patch. If you use products like this your patch won't come off and it's waterproof too. Even when you get the 'sweats' the patch will stay on. Most of these products you can get at medical supply stores or ebay."


"I got my nexplanon inserted April of 2015 it is now August of 2015 and I will probably get it out soon. I was so excited to get this for the obvious reason... My gyno told me the facts: that eventually you won't get your period anymore and that you won't be able to get pregnant for 3 years (which is great when you have a boyfriend). Unfortunately nexplanon didn't live up to my expectations at all I bleed for the first 4 months straight, heavy spotting type of bleeding, and it was miserable!!! I haven't gotten pregnant which is a perk but that's probably because I rarely have sex because I'm always bleeding. It's been a miserable expirence which is so dissapointing but hopefully I'm getting it out soon."


"After taking mefloquine I suffered from "sleep starts". Although I stopped using it, a new symptoms a rised like anxiety, parasthesia, hyper-reflexia, muscle twitching. It has been two years now but still having these symptoms but to a lesser extent."


"I am 5'3" tall and weigh 94lbs. I was prescribed several different antidepressants over a span of ten years along with Klonopin 1mg tid and Remeron 45mgs at bedtime for anxiety. I finally decided to see a Psychiatrist and she put me on 2.5mg of Zyprexa at bedtime. Just one dose and I was a completely different person! I woke up rested, smiling, happy, energized and a sense of well being again! This drug was like night and day for me! I am now on day 5 and I just keep feeling better! I am doing things I never dreamed I would and was able to get the job I've always wanted! For me, Zyprexa has truly changed my life and I hope it helps others the way it has helped me! The only side effect I've had is increased appetite (which I needed). :)"


"Provigil gets 9 out of 10 ONLY because of the extreme headache I get when I don't take it A--with lots of water (and a little food in my stomach) and B--before 10am.  I've had Multiple Sclerosis for 7 years now and have been on Provigil for the last few years to fight the fatigue and lack of focus associated with MS.  And it even has the "bonus" side effect of making me HAPPY again.  Most people who have MS know that depression is also a silent struggle that never gets acknowledged.  Provigil makes me physically less "worn out", makes me mentally alert and makes me emotionally just in a better mood. I guess I can't say enough good things about it.  If you can tolerate the headache you might get, this medicine is WORTH IT."


"So I found out Friday that I had Chlamydia, I was proscribed two pills (500 mg each) of Azithromycin. I didn't eat all day so I took them then had a slice of pizza. TOTALLY BAD IDEA. About 20 minutes later I felt dizzy, light headed, and ended up puking everything. Today is now Monday, I had the prescription refilled, ate a meal first then took the two pills. Felt fine for about two hours then suddenly my stomach started hurting. I was so afraid I was going to end up pining so I forced myself to eat bread. Two and a half hours later and I had to run to the bathroom, ended up having diarrhea but felt so better after. My stomach doesn't hurt anymore! So gross, I know! Just make sure to take these while at home!"


"I saw my Dr for bad sinus infection. He prescribed cefdinir. I took the first one and within a short while was violently vomiting, sweating profusely, very weak. Called 911 to help get me off the floor into a chair to be wheeled to the car. Went to the emergency room. ER doc said nausea & vomiting due to the serious upper respiratory infection, but I see here it may have been the cefdinir. If any of the future doses make me sick, I'm going to ask for different antibiotic."


"This is by far the worst medication I've ever been on! I basically got 30 more problems to attempt to "fix" one problem. I've been on it for a week and a half and have had a horrible rapid heartbeat, feeling like I can't breathe, increased anxiety, a rash covering my whole body, and a distended stomach that makes me look 4 months pregnant, not to mention swollen hands and fatigue (which isn't a big deal) but the other stuff honesty makes me sick. My mom is on it too and has had bad side effects. We both really want to stop taking it but apparently it's really dangerous to get off of it. I feel like I was totally trapped. I hate it! Seriously consider everything before taking it. I wish I would have."


"Took 25 mg yesterday AM and slept for 5 hours.  I am also a spinal cord injured person and that plays a big role in bowel incontinence.  Will speak to pharmacist about lowering dose.

Also some reviews insinuate they dropped methadone because of Movantek.  Would appreciate comments from those who have done this."


"Was informed by my doctor, desonide thins the skin and to be careful.  It was a frustrating process of a couple of months, several visits to the doctors office.  Been using for 2+ years now, sparingly on my face (T zone), less than a dime size.  Use daily moisturizer to spread evenly across my face.  Found this was the best remedy to manage my eczema."


"I have battled acne since high school, and it is one of my biggest insecurities. I try to stay away from harsh drugs and topical treatments, so when my doctor prescribed spironolactone, I went for it. My experience with the drug was not great. It did not improve my acne in the slightest and it caused me to lose 10 pounds without any change to my diet or any increase in exercise. Overall I would not recommend this, as I saw no change in my skin. I took this medication for 3 months."


"Took for mastitis. Have felt ongoing stomach pain and nausea. I've followed the directions, have been drinking plenty of water, not laying down, taking with food and eating yogurt but still feel gross all the time."


Neutropenia Associated with Chemotherapy

"I received the Neulasta after my chemo on Thursday.  It blinked away for 27 hours, sounded its 2-minute warning, and dispenses its medicine all as advertised.  I took Claritin and experienced no bone pain.  By Monday I developed a fever, and by Wednesday my white cell count hit ZERO. I think the Neulasta failed and am curious about other patients with NO white cell count improvements from Neulasta.

Also, the commercials really bother me because all the actors have hair.  By the time you're on "strong chemo" you have no hair, eyebrows, or eyelashes."


"As a mom of 5 I put my life into my kids. Never have experienced addiction,  no smoking, no drinking...I started taking hydrcodone 10mg for a herniated disc. After a while my tolerance grew so I started taking more than prescribed, buying more from friends of friends. What a LOW for a mom, right? Clonidine, 0.5mg, has saved me. It was so hard to go and admit to my doctor (who delivered my kids) that I was doing this. It was so worth the embarrassment.  Withdrawal  symptoms are I would say 80% gone with clonidine. I feel like if I can do it, anyone can. You're not alone!!!! Stay strong!!!"


"I was put on this after they discovered an ovarian cyst on my right ovary a few months ago.  I haven't noticed a change in mood or sexual desire too much but I've had such irregular bleeding I'm not sure if its the pill or the cyst. Otherwise, I have not gained weight though I have had chest pains. I'm only on month two."


"I was diagnosed with Barrett's about 3 years ago and went on Nexium. I take 1 x 40mg pill a day. A year ago I had a gastroscopy and my Barrett's was gone. I will continue to have a scopy every two years to monitor it.  I will probably be on it forever. I have no side effects from taking it either."


"Great medication. I would recommend to anyone who want to lose weight the safe way. If there was ever a miracle pill for weight loss this would be it. It curbs your appetite without any side effects."


"I have struggled with opiate addiction my entire life, methadone is the only thing that's helped. I'm now going to try to slowly titrate down; I feel like I can be successful now that I've been clean from all illicit drugs and haven't experienced any cravings in so many years. I've cut my dose by a third and feel fine so far - will stay where I'm at for a couple of months, then begin titrating down again at a very slow rate. Methadone has been instrumental in my recovery."


"Was given Xarelto in hospital and released. Two days later I was back in the hospital with lung pain and more blood clots. This medicine did not work on me."


"Purchasing the 1 day maximum strength Monistat treatment to relieve a yeast infection  may have been the biggest mistake of my life!!!!  Like many others, I used this medication before bed and I was awaken from my sleep in a pain and discomfort like no other! The burning and itching is absolutely unbearable and I'm no baby when it comes to pain. If I could remove my vagina from my body right now, I would! It's now been 5 hours since I inserted this darn thing and I cannot wait for the relief that some reviews say is coming. For now I'm laying in bed trying not to scream, I have a cold towel between my legs and the fan blowing on me just to help me deal. Please heed the warning "


"I developed terrible seasonal allergies when I hit my 40's.  I tried oral meds but most of them aggravated my benign heart arrhythmia.  My allergies are so bad in the spring I would end up sleeping upright on the couch and STILL wake up gasping for air - airway totally blocked.  My husband did some research and found Nasacort.  It's really changed my life - I can enjoy Spring again!  I love this product."


"After having Feraheme IV the only side effect I experienced was a little itching on legs arms here and there and slight dizziness which I was feeling already from anemia."


"Diagnosed in 2010 at 46yo - I have been using Mirapex Er .75 1x day for several years with minimal issues/problems - It can have a lot of side effects so it is not for everybody.  Ok.. so I've seen a few ghosts along the way... (at the time was at a higher dose of 1.25mg per day) - I haven't seen any since lowering the dose to the current .75 level.

Although you can get the fast acting non ER version - you really need the ER version to keep it in your system longer to receive the benefit of it.  For me it helps to minimize the cramping I get in my right foot.

My insurance will not cover this drug.  I ran across this Mirapex assistance site (Eagle Pharmacy / Lakeland FL) where I can get Mirapex ER for $30 a month without insurance."


"I had the implant put in a year ago. Everything was fine that day my boyfriend an I were joking around having an awesome day and a few days after that he says something in me clicked. I was lost, depressed, no sex drive at all, I would pick fights, was even suicidal. Nothing in my life had changed. My hair started thinning. I had long luscious beautiful hair. Had to chop it off. Had it removed only after a month. I couldn't take it anymore. After a year now of having it out. My mood has elevated, sex drive not so much an my hair is still pretty thin. This was a terrible experience. I will no longer be a lab rat for these companies pumping artificial hormones in my body."


"I've been using this product for a little over a week now and already my skin is clearing up! I've dealt with acne and post-acne scarring for about 3 years now. I am 16 and I'm so glad i found something thats working! I used it along with finacea (azelaic acid) and my skin just keeps improving!"


"I am a 33 year old female recently prescribed 20mg of Cymbalta for Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and PTSD. This medication has rapidly stabilized my condition and greatly contributed to better mood regulation. In less than a week, Cymbalta alleviated suicidal thoughts and my level of distress in response to triggers. Intrusive memories and fearfulness have been very minimal. Daily crying episodes are significantly reduced. Short term side effects included nausea, sharp decrease in appetite, and fatigue. Ongoing side effects are dizziness, afternoon drowsiness, loss of appetite, and weight loss. Dizziness is manageable if I drink water throughout the day. No sexual side effects experienced while on this drug."


"This is a real lifesaver (literally). I can´t remember how many times this has eased my breathing"


"I have had weight loss success with qysmia that I have not been able to achieve before, 60lbs in 7 months. I have had some uncomfortable side effects, but nothing to the point where I have felt the need to discontinue the drug. These include tingling of feet, dry mouth & constipation. I did experience extreme vaginal dryness and an overall feeling of aggitation on the highest does 15+, so went back to & stayed on the 7+ & added exercise ."


"The pharmacist, physician, nurse told me Augmentin could or may give me diarrhea. So I started eating the BRAT diet and yogurt and drinking a lot of water. Mild/dull stomach discomfort with mild cramping on days 1 and 2. Day 3 is when diarrhea started. On the 7 days order."


"My body responded very negatively to this medicine and I had to be pulled off of it. I had a lot of side effects with no relief for my generalized anxiety disorder it was prescribed for. Side effects: tremors, blurred vision, ringing in ears, constipation, irregular period, insomnia, nightmares, light headedness, coldness in extremities, suicidal feelings, murderous feelings, cloudy head, weight gain, nausea, metallic tasting dry mouth."


"I absolutely love this birth control pill, worked great for me. I had no weight gain, I had regular/short period with no cramps! It also helped a lot with my acne, while on the pill, I had no acne and very clear skin, but now that I'm off I wish I was still on the pill just for that reason."


"I guess hormonal BC isnt for me. I switched to OTC Lo after being on Alesse 28 for 3 months. I was beginning to get acne on Alesse and it was impacting my mood. My GP recommended I try this BC because apparently it's good for acne.

Well...this Bc made my acne worse. Literally ruined my chin with painful zits and now horrible scars. My depression has gotten worse and my anxiety is through the roof. I have an appetite that is endless and gained so much weight. Also my period happens before the placebo week which is odd. I absolutely hate this pill and wish I never started birth control at all. As far as Birth control it does its job but the side effects are not worth it."


"I had to stop taking Cymbalta because my insurance would no longer cover it.  After 2 months of increasing pain to the point I cried all day my Dr prescribed Lyrica after my suggestion. I think after about the 3rd day my pain had decreased dramatically.  On the day I went to the Dr, my pain level was 10 and after 4 days of 75mg in morning and evening I would probably rate my pain level of 2.  I hope this continues."


"From September-December 2014 I was having unprotected sex with my partner. In January 2015 I got the implant. I bleed for weeks at a time or just on and off. After about 7 months everything had calmed down. I go about 3-5 months without a period. If I even get a period I spot for a few days like I'm currently doing but sometimes it's heavier for a few days then some spotting. I personally love this birth control I just had how much more easily agitated I am and the mood swings that come with it. They tell you to give it about 6 months for your body to try to get used to it before you decide if it's for you or not. The implant is the ONLY precaution my partner and I take since January 2015- up until present(6-28-2016) still no baby"


"This medication helped me so much no side effects. But if your struggling with anxiety like I was please check to see if you have food allergies struggled with anxiety for more then 5 years switch doctors found out I've had a gluten allergy that cause's anxiety and other systems. Please check it out I wish I knew sooner! Best of luck!"


"Of course my partner doesn't pull out on ovulation day, took "take action" 24 hours later, 4 days later I have a massive period with worst cramps ever!! Very tender even to touch my lower abdomin. Dispite the bleeding I still have worry. :/ won't do that nonsense again!!"


"I have had both bronchitis and pneumonia at least every other year for the past 20 or so years. Out of all of those illnesses I was given Levaquin twice and can not understand why it wasn't perscribed more. I didn't have any side effects at all. In fact, my recovery time with this medicine was marked in days and not weeks like the other perscriptions! One year I actually lost 3 weeks of work (could have actually used more time but I didn't have any time left). I'm actually battling bronchitis right now and when I asked why Levaquin wasn't prescribed since it has worked so well in the past, the doctor just looked at me and said he prefers the Amoxicillin. Fine for him....he's not stuck in bed coughing up lungs!"


"Did not work at 2mg. Cut another pill in half still not working"


"Have been in chronic pain for years, due to head, neck, Ts, Ls and S, damage, This is one of the most annoying delivery types ever thought up by the ever failing pharmaceuticals.
Gross taste and yes to much ends up swallowed, as all pain patients have dry mouth due to everything we've had to take. Fail! It works only on some of my pain, it aggravated headaches to full on migraines daily, and did nothing but inflame my worst area. Nausea yes, bowel pain and dis function miserable for anyone with a intestinal issue.
Why is this being pushed so soon, we all know new meds are never safe, would love for the big 3s to get out of my Doctors care. I'm going to fight back and insist my Doctor be smarter then this save me side effects yet to be seen"


"Chronic binger for  37 years. Cramps and diarrhoea for a week. Neither anywhere near as bad as after 5 or 6 litres of vodka. For the first time in my adult life I don't want a drink as opposed to wanting not to drink. Difference is the complete absence of underlying anxiety. It's gone. Feels as if I have joined up thinking again. I think I'll keep taking the tablets."


"I smoked for 34 years. Thanks to Chantix I quit seven years ago and haven't had a cigarette since! Before Chantix I had tried to quit 3 times (hypnosis, the patch & gum, and cold turkey) and could never make it more than a week before I started smoking again. I was so physically addicted to cigarettes that I would get violently ill (vomiting & diarrhea) when I tried to quit; but that didn't happen with Chantix. I used Chantix according to the directions and never had any side effects. I did chew a lot of gum when I first quit; and I admit, you never quite get over the association of having a cigarette with coffee or after eating etc. But Chantix works if you want to quit - I could never have quit without it."


"I had been taking Allegra and Nasonex for years, but still did not have good control over my allergies and asthma.  I used Benadryl as needed when my two prescription medicines were not enough.  The pulmonologist told me that Benadryl has an intense drying effect in your body and that it makes your mucous more viscous (thicker).  Within 2 days of starting Xyzal (and stopping Benadryl), I definitely had thinned mucous and my skin was much less dry.  My asthma was much better controlled and I had less sensitivity to environmental triggers.  Unfortunately, I also started experiencing moderate-to-severe headaches along with a feeling of depression/anxiety.  Without Xyzal, I get pneumonia.. with it, I feel crazy.  Works, but bad side effects."


"I have been on the patch for almost two years and
I have found that it is extremely effective if used properly. I love it and I don't even remember that I have it on most times. I want to have a child next year so as of December 2012, I will no longer be on it. After I have given birth, I will be back on it as I find very it difficult to take pills and I have a phobia for needles."


"I been on this medication successfully for over 15 years in regards to trichotillomania. I have to say I do have my ups and downs and am not 100% pull free. But this medication has allowed me to have more control and actual hair long enough to live with my tiny occasional outbursts"


"I told myself I would review this pill if it worked. I was freaking out because it was my first time taking the pill and first time a condom ever broke on me. The time it broke was near my ovulation date too.  I was trying not to freak out but my symptoms didn’t match too many people on here. A week and a half before my expected period my breasts became swollen and tender (much more than usual) and my nipples were extremely sensitive. I was breaking out like crazy too. I’m not sure why I had such intense side effects, maybe because I’m just over 100 lbs.  My period ended coming a couple days earlier than expected thankfully :)"


"I took Topamax for a while and it worked wonders but the side effects were insane. However, the zonesamide works very well for preventing my migraines. I take 400 mg a day. Word finding and memory, I don't even know what those are anymore. However, I was living in constant pain. Nothing was working for me. This is the only thing that has done anything for me in years."


"I had side effects beginning Seroquel which subsided after 6 weeks, I grew to appreciate this drug it did wonders for my racing thoughts, plus sleep. BUT now need to come off it after many years omg- even tapering its horrible, I'm off it now and I’m suffering withdrawals. So extreme lethargic, depressed, fluey, had 2 weeks of random vomiting plus still had  nausea and can hardly look at food. I used to call Seroquel my friend and smile but now my light headed ness is back. I wish I had energy and could eat well. 2 weeks this could last or more. Just putting this out there, I was a fan and still am I guess of this drug, but coming off is hard. I hardly ever get side effects and have gone off quickly with some, but this - this is hard, this is"


"I took Soma for muscle spasms, pain, and stiffness due to fibromyalgia and previous injury for over 3 years. My doctor recently switched me to another muscle relaxer, and my sleep has suffered horribly. At 21 years of age I am already very affected by my condition on a daily basis. I can't depend on my body at all, and because of that I myself am very unreliable. I can't sit for long, I can't stand for long. Soma made me extremely sick to my stomach, but when I needed relief Soma took the burning away and was more than worth it. Also made me feel light-headed and made me zone out quite a bit. I couldn't take it before school or anything that required me to be even half alert. Overall great medication for relief of severe muscle pain."


"After years of misery; then numerous tests by neurologists and sleep studies I was finally diagnosed with severe sleep apnea and a form of narcolepsy in 2005.  I was prescribed Provigil, 200 mg twice a day and given the okay to take another 1/2 tab if necessary.  It was a Godsend and changed my life for the better.  However, now Doctor wants me to "try" Nuvigil and gave me samples and prescription.  It DOES NOT WORK for me but insurance company is demanding I stay on Nuvigil. Provigil will cost $1000 pr/mo! "


"I had been taking Remeron for about 4 years for severe anxiety

and insomnia. It works great and gets you back on a normal sleep

patern right away. Yes, the side effects do get less and less after a few week. I have stopped using it now."


"I'm a healthy 44-year old with no major physiological conditions, but have been under tremendous stress for more than a year. This made getting and maintaining an erection difficult, because I was worried about whether I could perform, even though my wife and I have always had a great sex life for nearly 20 years.

My doctor wrote a script for the 5mg daily dose at my request and all I can say is "wow"! My only qualifier is I seem to be having more frequent heartburn, but that could simply be a flare up of an existing condition due to my holiday season diet of fattier foods. Enzyme supplements, acidophilus supplements and yogurt are my standard regimen to treat this, and I may cut my dose to alternating days to see if there's any change."


"I've been on Belviq for 5 months (including 5 weeks of travel surrounded by very yummy foods) and I've lost 25 pounds. This is NOT a quick fix!  You still need to monitor your calorie intake and you still need to exercise. I'd been around 200 pounds for the last 15 years and even with lots of regular exercise I was never able to lose weight. For me, Belviq just gives me the ability to pause and think about what I'm eating. It's not going to eliminate the desire for a cupcake if it's sitting right in front of you, but it will make it easier to walk away.  I'll stay on it for a while and see if I can lose another 10 pounds. Good luck!"


"I'm on my 6th year taking Tamoxifen. I was on it for 5 years, and stopped - at that time it was thought I should only take it for 5yrs. A year after being off and the new research came out that I should do it another 5 years. I've been back on now for about 6 months and I'm seriously considering stopping. Side effects are so bad that I'm having a hard time getting through life. Mood swings and bone pain are my 2 main issues. The thing is, I'm cancer free and of course want to stay that way. I think that if my Doctors were more realistic (honest) about the side effects it would be a little easier to deal with them. Reading some of the statements here is helpful actually - I feel a little less alone."


"I've been on Yaz for about 8 months now and I have not one thing bad to say about it. I've lost 10 pounds on it, I no longer suffer from PMDD, my periods are short and regular, and it cures my headaches. I don't know how I'd live without it. The only days that are hard are the days when I have to take the sugar pills- I love this birth control."


"Very slow to see results. Have been on Xenical for 2 weeks. Only lost 1.5kg. Taking Duramine as well. Been going to gym daily for pilates,  yoga and circuit. Cut out wine totally..only have whiskey at night. Results seemvslow"


"I found this very helpful to help me quit smoking. I have had some strange dreams and my kidney function may have been affected. I'm not sure if that is related to the drug yet. I've been taking it for about 5 months and will be tapering the dose now that I'm comfortable with being a non-smoker. I would suggest that people have baseline kidney function tests prior to starting."


"I took minocycline for acne in 2007.
In the first week I felt itchy all over, then quite quickly I started to develop a rash. I was taken off it straight away but unfortunately it was too late.
I have now been living with Lupus/SLE for 10 years. Some days I can't walk due to pain, swollen joints and weakness. I have a rash all over my skin that sometimes blisters & I've had mild spasms after which I can't feel my face or my legs for up to 12hours."


"I take two 20mg a day (one in the morning and one in the afternoon).

Details:
-20 y/o female
-diagnosed ADD for  4 years
-tried Adderall (worked decently, bad crashes) and methylphenidate (nausea, motion sickness, didn't help ADD)
-other conditions: severe depression, OCD

PROS:
-extremely helpful, like night and day
-no jitter, tremor, etc
-no crash

CONS:
-reduced appetite
-*have to special order through Target pharmacy because most places don't keep it in stock"


"I first took doxy at the age of 16. I took it for about 4 months and after those 4 months my face was stunning. My perfect face lasted for a year and a half with the occasional period breakouts(which only consisted of 1 or 2 pimples). Then my face started going crazy again I decided to take the pills again. This time I only took 3 months worth of pills but, yet again, when I stopped taking them my face remained flawless again for 6 months! A couple months ago (dec 2016) my face was starting to show signs of acne. I was prescribed only 1 month worth of doxy this time (by family doctor and my face was becoming clear once again. Yet when I ran out of pills my face took a turn for the worst. 3 MO. MIN FOR THIS PILL OR HELL BREAKS LOOSE!!!!"


"I was not sure about botox in the bladder but thank heaven I tried it.  I had given up going out , walking, sleeping and even visiting people.  I am about to have my third treatment.  I still do my exercises regularely and find that it now lasts me well over a year.  I had given, up until my specialist recommended it for me.  I sure am happy I  listed to him. I had been told that there was nothing else that could be done by two other specialist.  For anyone out there that is not sure please try it.  It only takes 10 minutes in the office and then I am ready to go.  You do not feel a thing.  I am 73 yearsold."


"I have been taking Buspirone for 6 months. Before taking it I had mood swings, hot flashes, chronic anxiety and many other symptoms. I take 10mg 4 times a day. One first thing in the morning with food and the next at lunch then after work and before bed. I feel better than I have in 4 years.  I suggest it to anyone who was in bed and unable to work due to anxiety.  I now am focused and my mind is clear. No side effects at all."


"I had Hep C G4 2 for 40 years. I am into my 8th week of the 12 week Epclusa treatment. I'm having terrible gas pains. My viral load started at 90,000+ and was down to 20 as of my last blood test. My next blood work is this week. I still have no energy. I was disappointed since my viral load is so low. I thought I would have more energy by now but I  the medication is causing fatigue. I’ve been through chemo so these side effects don’t seem so bad. I've no nausea. I had headaches and gas pain since day 1. I've been chewing Gas-X and also using Digest Zen essential oil but nothing is working 100%. I have had skin issues inside my right arm along the vein. It was swollen and itchy. I had to get a grant to cover the co-pays."


"No pain with actual injection or at the injection site.  Heart palpitations, severe leg cramps, bone and joint pain (not severe)."


"Best thing I've ever done. Im 47 yrs. old and smoked for 32  yrs. This medicine did exactly what I thought it would.  1st week smoked as usually. 2nd week I started noticing a decrease in the amount of cigarettes I was smoking and I wasnt even trying. At the end of the 2nd week I didnt even want one so I stopped completely on the 14th day and it's been 1 month exactly without a single cigarette. Some side effects were great dreams, slight headache once in awhile and waking up 2 -3 times during the night.  Started taking Benadryl at night and slept great.  Would I recommend this medicine YES!"


"Accutane made my life better!!! I went on it twice, the first time didn’t really have an effect, but the second time worked. I have been off of it for several months and my face has no zits or blemishes. I still have scarring though but it is going away over time. The dry skin and lips is all worth it in the end."


"Do not use this product. I used the one night generic monistat version from Target and as soon as I inserted the medicine i was uncomfortable. Ten minutes later I was in agonizing pain and crying, writhing in pain on my bed. I then tried to take a bath to get some of the medicine out of me and couldnt even sit still in the bathtub. I finally woke up my roommate to get her to take me to the hospital. I was crying and in agonizing pain for FOUR HOURS. My room-mate calmed me down and convinced me that I would be alright, and i used yoghurt on my vagina and colloidal silver. I then took some pain medication, strong stuff, and had to use an ice pack between my legs to get myself to stop crying. Do not use the one night products! EVER!!!"


"I'VE taken Xanax prescribed by my Dr for almost 2 yrs and I think its great for nerves, anxiety and good sleep. I take it at night and sleep sound all night and in the morning get up refreshed. I'm an insomniac so the help sleeping is amazing. I give it a 10, just stick with the dose the Dr. prescribes."


"Recently given this medicine by my neurosurgeon. I am fused in my neck from C-3 to C-7. I get SEVERE headaches in the back of my neck down in to my shoulders occasionally or daily if my discs are herniating again (have degenerative disc disease).
These help me very much, sometimes it just takes the edge off, then with a second dose I am able to function again. More effective than Oxy and non-drowsy as well. Definitely worth trying."


"I find this a great form of contraception !! Ive had it in for 4months and ive had minamal bleeding since. I use to get the worst period pains, sometimes had to take the day of work as i couldn't move. Not even a issue anymore!. my skin has probably got better as well and I use to have terrible acne. The best and most obvious thing about it is i don't even have to think of contraception now its in. No running out of the pill having to get repeat prescription , no danger of me forgeting to take it! Its brilliant, its one less thing to worry about,  and about the "mood swings" I use to get really bad PMS but thats really not a issue now ,im probably a little more tearful and sensitive in then i was before i had it put in but its manageable."


"I am the mother of an adult son that has been taking this medicine for over 2 years.  It has done wonders !!!  He has remained stable on this medicine.  He takes 2 10 mg doses at night with trazadone, lamictle, welbutrin and valium.  Right after taking his meds he does get the munchies and right after he is asleep - He functions very well during the day - is attending college full time going for his bachlors - Because he has done so well he was determined no longer disabled and lost his health insurance - the cost of this out of pocket her in VA is 1300.00.  He has applied for the assistance program and we are hoping - he doctor did give him samples and he is good for at least 2 months - if not maybe I will check into a Canadian pharmacy"


"I started taking Lo Loestrin Fe as a form of birth control.  Within the first week, I had cramps, tender breasts, and break through bleeding.  By the time the second week came, I realized that I started getting a little more emotional, crying at things I normally wouldn't, getting offended over little reasons, etc.  In week 3, I woke up so nauseous that I almost threw up for 4 days straight. By the time I was halfway through my second pack, I was a complete lunatic.  Screaming at my boyfriend over the stupidest things, not thinking reasonably about ANYTHING, crying for no reason at all. I stopped taking this pill and within 2 days felt COMPLETELY better.  I am now on a different pill and do not have this problem.  I dont recommend lolo"


"My current psychiatric diagnosis is anxiety and Aspergers, and perfectionistic OCD personality, that according to the letter stating her diagnosis, she prescribed Xanax and Buspirone.  Another psychiatrist had diagnosed me with PDD-NOS, as per the letter he gave me with his diagnosis, he had prescribed me Xanax, which I took, but didn't really like.  I have recently started 2.5 mg of Buspirone, it now has been about 2 weeks, and I feel great.  I was able to interact and hold down a conversation with people and not break into a sweat, and run and hide, or put my headphones on.  The Dr. also recommended that I take Xanax as needed, but this hasn't been necessary."


"This medication is a miracle if you have extreme anxiety and panic attacks. I've been on it close to 10 years and have never changed my dose. If you don't overuse it and only take it when you can't take the anxiety anymore then you should be fine. Within about a half hour I'm feeling much better and my anxiety is at bay."


"I have been taking Aromasin for 3 months now and still wake up every night in pain on my hand, tingling and burning along with joint pain.  "


"Helped with acne, although not the "miracle" we hoped for. However, he did experience severe psych issues at month #4. A college kid with absolutely no previous psych issues , became very depressed. No specific incidents or issues occurred, just a depression over nothing. Tears and sadness with no links to anything. Couldn't eat or sleep.We immediately stopped."


"I am 14, female, and I am diagnosed with an anxiety disorder NOS, moderate depression, and dermatillomania (compulsive skin picking). I have been on 200mg for a few months now. I am much, much happier and more stable. My side effects have been dizziness, I haven't had weight gain. If I miss a day, I can feel a little depressed towards the end of that day. I have had NO relief from my skin picking. It may have gotten worse. I tried to add Wellbutrin, 150mg to my Zoloft. I took it two days and I felt AWFUL so I've stopped that. Looking into a treatment center, OCD specialist, or dermatillomania-specialized doctor."


"Yes, definitely helps with weight loss. However, side effects worsened for me instead of improving. I lost 10 lbs before I even got to the last dosage (less than 4 weeks). When I increased to 2.4, my body went crazy. Heart palpitations, trouble sleeping was horrible. The nausea in the first days was a piece of cake. Had to quit coffee to avoid my heart going crazy. I tried reducing my dose, side effects continued to worsen. I say if you are lucky to have manageable side effects, go for it, but destroying my heart isn't worth it. I'm sitting here now, can't fall asleep and worried about having a heart attack. I have had chest pains all day. Proceed with caution."


"25mg works fairly well wihtout any side effects, however does not prevent BP from spiking in Dr. office (white coat effect)"


"I've been using Epiduo for 2 months. Within the first couple days, I started to notice a huge change. For the past 2 years, I have had severe acne. I use epiduo and cetaphil cleanser. However, I've been noticing that my face is getting completely worse than before and now my forehead (which was super clear before epiduo and cetaphil) is now breaking out in bumps all over. Epiduo is really great... only within those first couple weeks though."


"My psychiatrist has prescribed this medicine for my acute anxiety for years. Rarely did I ever need it while I was on Paxil. About 3 months after I had weaned myself of Paxil I started having anxiety attacks again, and rather than get back on it I resorted to taking 1mg lorazepam as needed for about a month. I got back on Paxil and found discontinuing lorazepam to be moderately difficult. I had some major sleep disturbances, along with elevated anxiety and paranoia.  It took me about 3 days at 0.25mg for these to go away.  I recommend this medicine as a supplement to an antidepressant, but not as a stand-alone remedy.  "


"Works great for my PMDD, but I experience excessive sweating and the yawns.  Worth it, though. Slightly better than the SSRIs (Zoloft, Proxac) I've taken for the anxiety/irritability piece."