"This is pill is pure garbage!  Years ago I was taking Ortho-tricyclin and had no bad side effects.  I decided to give the generic a try in spite of the negative reviews just because someone convinced me that everyone reacts different and since I used the original in the past I shouldn’t have any problems with the generic. So wrong! I had non stop bleeding/spotting, nausea everyday, feeling super depressed, crying for no reason, and to top it off it was also hurting my stomach. I decided to finish the pack anyways with hopes that these symptoms would go away. Well, they didn’t I am now experiencing heavy abnormal bleeding with blood clots. I am switching to Ogestrel starting on Sunday. Ladies please don't take this rubbish pill!"


"I have been a smoker for since age 28 and I am now 49. I usually smoke a pack per day. Since taking champix for 5 days I'm down to 3 cigs. Per day.
I have dreams, but they're not bad dreams. I also a sleep more and feel tired..  I'm considering taking only 1 pill per day  since I didn't notice the fatigue and weakness until the dosage increased. So far I'm please overall.  I will follow up in 2 weeks."


"I've been on Levora for 7 years. It's been exactly a set to the time and day of my menstrual cycles which I like. And no bad side effects ever that I have noticed, but am worried and anxious for whenever I choose to stop it what could happen to my body after so many years of non stop use."


"When I first switched my birth control from the generic version of Ortho tri-cyclen lo to Kariva, it was an attempt to regulate my ph balance. Although the switch made no difference in that area, I noticed a significant change in my mood. In a GOOD way! I had been taking the other birth control for so long, I thought it was just me that had crazy mood swings every month. Once I switched, the moods were gone. My mind was blown. I have also noticed a decrease in acne which is always a plus. They've also just changed the bubble pack to release the pills more easily. I recommend."


"A very effective drug. State of mind important. Stress diminishes effect."


"I was prescribed 250mg, 5 day dose pack of Azithromycin for upper respiratory infection. Dosing: 2 tabs 1st day, then 1 per day for 3 days.  Took 2 tabs 1st day no problem.. 2nd day, 1 tab in morning before driving to family reunion. Almost immediate intermittent left upper chest painb.  No other symptoms of heart attack.  Chewed 2 aspirin after lunch - only slight relief. Returned home in evening and found Cardiac symptoms listed on dose pack descriptions.  Discontinued taking Azithromycin and had no recurrence of chest pains 3rd day to date. Ten days later I had electrocardiogram down and results were normal."


"Had severe kidney stones from 2002 to 2005. Moved to a cooler climate (Newfoundland, Canada) and the stones stopped being produced from May to September.  Now - 2016 - I've been suffering with very painful stone stuck high in ureter since early July.  It is now late November and my new GP has just prescribed FLOMAX .4mg to try to relax my right ureter so the stone will pass.  CT scan says it is only 1 mm, so GP doesn't want to send me to a Urologist - yet.  Just took first pill while reading this web site.  Everyone's comments so very helpful. THANK YOU!  While the stone is very small, it is amazingly painful causing nausea and screaming pain when it starts up again. Am also drinking beer which is supposed to help. Good luck to others."


"I have taken Lotrel for a few weeks... Endless palpitations, chest tightness, and anxiety. Will get off this medicine."


"I switched to Zubs after being on Subs for 3 months. They are so much better. I'm not sure if people understand the dosing though. It's not a lower dose than Suboxone. Zubsolv has a higher concentration therefore the 5.7/1.4 is equal to the 8/2. The two medications are identical except Zubs taste a lot better and dissolves faster. I, like most of us, was a very heavy user, and I don't start to feel withdrawal symptoms after taking my Zubs for at least 3 days. I didn't read through all the posts, but the few I did, the people were still using, so of course you're going to experience withdrawal faster...you're still using!!"


"I am Bipolar II and cycle on hypo-manic to manic. I am on 250mg x 2 night and 1 x morning.  I was placed on 200mg x 2 Lamictal and reduced my seroquel to 75mg at the night. It seems I have been able to focus more and be motivated and lost 45lbs in the process that I had built up over 3 years. I place this down to sugar cravings from my morning dose. No major side effects in me."


"26 y/o female who was diagnosed with ADHD at 15. My parents chose not to treat it with medication. As an adult in college- I got made fun of in good humor by friends about how much I studied. I couldn't concentrate, remember, mind wander and jump to something else & hyper. Tried Adderall instant and XR. My husband said both made me mean and irritable. Plus I lost 10 pounds before our wedding (already underweight). It increased my anxiety, I hated it. My psychiatrist switched me to Vyvanse 30mg. Wow! No mood swings, no appetite changes, can concentrate, less anxiety because it evens me out.  I feel alive and normal!"


"I've had the implant for 2 years now. I was on my period when it was inserted, and I didn't get off of that period for 5 weeks. Other than that, I loved it at first. I did have some mood swings, but I thought it was just normal considering the extra hormone in my body. Well, it got worse, and a few months ago I was put on medicine for anxiety. (can't say the implant had anything to do with it, but it is possible) I gained 28 lbs, and have read that it can mess with your thyroid (hence another reason for weight gain, other than retaining fluid). I've had high blood pressure since this was inserted. But, I have not gotten pregnant, so it did its job."


"Moderate"


"I've been on 10 mg for five days.  First day I had the shakes n cold n hot , second day I was lil better the shakes stop but didn't eat much , third day I ate two meals n moved around n threw up that night , fourth day I ate like no other but had diarrhea , fifth day lil out of it , yawning a lot yes , sometimes it hard to sleep then others , heart rate lil high at times too but I'm I hope I'll be OK I'm only 5 foot n weighs 109 pounds I dont do well with meds."


"I have had severe migraines for 15 years and no medication has been able to give me much relief until I tried Zipsor. My doctor gave me a few samples, to take up to 4 a day (which I assumed I'd be doing when a migraine came along). I took one pill and felt relief within 30 minutes and much better after an hour. I am so glad I have this medicine, it's a miracle!"


"I take the 24mg twice a day after having severe constipation post-chemo and multiple abdominal surgeries.  It takes a couple of days for it to cause a movement, but when it does, it's unbelievable how much it works!  I have felt the nausea and headaches, but didn't realize it was caused by the Amitiza.  I'm so thankful to have this medicine!"


"WITHDRAWAL HELL!
I was prescribed this medication after extreme anxiety that was not getting better with citalopram.  I was only given 2 by GP (I AM IN THE UK) and then it worked so well on my anxiety I went back for more. They shouldn't have prescribed me 2 months worth because when I was told I wasn't allowed anymore my body went into meltdown. Over three weeks later I'm still suffering from the withdrawal symptoms. Severe anxiety, Insomnia, spaced out feeling, double vision, tremors, sweating, Auditory Hallucinations! Awful awful awful. It may seem great when it's helping you but when you stop be prepared to give up your life... This has been the worst time of my life hands down and I'm three weeks on and only marginally better."


"I have been on this birth control for 3.5 years and it has been great. I never have breakthrough bleeding, and my period comes for 4 days on the Monday morning around 11am after the last active pill. I've lost 10lbs over the years while being on the pill and did not gain any weight when I first started it. If I skip one pill, I do start bleeding but that has only happened a couple of times over the years. My skin was flawless for a year but now I get a couple small breakouts here and there enough to try a new pill. I have noticed a reduction in libido over time but it's minimal and manageable. The other generic versions (Nortrel, cyclafem, etc.) do not react the same at all and I cannot take those."


"So, since I started my diet which consists of eating better, constipation has been an issue. I made the grave error of purchasing this medicine. I took ONE out of the suggested dose of three tablet. This was around 8:00 p.m. Around 10:00 p.m or so, I was feeling unwell and decided to go to bed early. To sum things up, I was constantly on the toilet from 12:00 a.m to about 5:00 a.m when I finally decided to try to head to my bed. I've had diarrhea before, but never to this level where it's thin like liquid and constantly comes out (even when I was half asleep on the toilet). Please trust me on this. Constipation is ten times better than shitting your intestines out with a merciless sickness."


"My doctor prescribed citalopram 20 mg for me a while back for depression. When on the medicine I find that it helps me more with my anxiety than it does for depression. I really don't like its side effects. I find that I can't sleep as well as I did before I started taking citalopram. I get bad headaches and can not perform sexually."


"Just like you, I was reading these reviews a few months  ago when I finally made the decision to give medication a try.  I hope this review helps and gives you comfort.

I've been on 50 mg for seven weeks now.Started at 25mg for the first seven days.  The first two weeks saw a spike in anxiety just like I figured.  But I stayed with it, and I'm so glad I did.  I had a pretty intense panic attack the first week, but I noticed something: I didn't stress out about having another one like I usually do.  By the third week the panic attacks and panicky feelings were pretty much gone.  I've also noticed that my mood has lifted, and I can fall asleep much better at night.

This is my first ssri, and I really regret not seeking help sooner"


"I've been using the patches for almost two months, and have noticed a great improvement on my bathroom trips. I was going about 18-22 times per day and now down to 12-15. It is still a lot, but that's a huge improvement.

My only drawback is I have a horrible rash under the patch that can last for weeks.

I am starting to run out of places
To put them. They really only stick to my hip areas.

"


"I started taking Lo Loestrin Fe about three months ago. This birth control is amazing. Compared to my old pill, Levora, a lot of those side effects have gone away like my hormonal cystic acne that covered my back and face. In addition, I stopped having my period completely. I have not noticed any breast tenderness or any of the other side effects. I recommend this to those at a younger age. Unfortunately, my insurance does not cover this and it is very pricey (around $100 per month)."


"I am week 8 smoke free. I can hang out with my smoking friends and be okay (actually, their smoke STINKS).  I have been having vivid dreams, nothing scary, and actually they have been pretty awesome and fun. The only negative side effect I have experienced is trouble with concentration. Chantix seems to have exacerbated my mild ADD.  I am tapering off now after being on the pill for 2 1/2 months for that reason.  The only other thing I can think to say is - Don't be freaked by the "scary" side effects people talk about. These are possibilities in a tiny percentage of the population. For example look at the side effects listed on a bottle of aspirin. I totally recommend it."


"I started Adipex 11 days ago and have currently lost 15 lbs. I take 1/2 pill in the morning and the other half at lunch. I drink lots of water and refrain from sweets and fried foods. I exercise once a week. Very impressed!"


"This drug is working. I have tried absolutely every drug in the past and have had insomnia and severe DSPS for my entire life. Everything else severely impacted restorative sleep. This drug works differently and seems to induce pretty natural restorative sleep which is a first for me. You have to get the timing right for it to work. If you take a lower dose too early before your natural sleep time you will not feel much, and a higher dose can cause lucid dreams and nightmares. Also it wears off quickly causing me to wake up too early. I'm willing to put up with the downsides because it actually is helping.I don't think people realize that this drug is not a knockout pill but unlike everything else can induce real sleep."


"This pill has been amazing EXCEPT for hair loss. I have a receding hair line now because of this pill. Short periods, no mood swings, no breakthrough bleeding."


"I have rapid cycling bipolar disorder.I was starting latuda because I wanted to get pregnant and it was suggested by my psychiatrist. While I was on it my moods were rapidly cycling worse than I was when off meds. I had 4 attempts at suicide before the doctor suggested going back to lithium."


"I have tried every prescription for sleeping. i get roughly 3 hours at a time only to wake up groggy the next day.

When I was told about Melatonin I didn't think it would be worth trying. Well, I was wrong. It was great and still is. I use it in conjunction with Valerian root from time to time and can't believe how well I sleep."


"I started taking 10mg of propranolol about 2 months ago, I used to have around 4 severe migraines a week. I now only have 3 a month!! No bad side effects, for the first 2 weeks I did feel a little tired but other then that there was nothing."


"For people suffering from inflammation this medication is amazing! After 2 days my pain was gone, no long term regimen. I've suggested this medicine to many people.  "


"This medication has changed my life. I didn't start taking it until I was 24 years old. I honestly thought it was hopeless trying to figure out my life. I kept failing college courses, struggled with my job, struggled with relationships. I genuinely thought I was stupid. Sounds dramatic, but that's honestly I how I felt. I just couldn't think or concentrate. Then I tried Vyvanse. I was really against stimulants or any type of drug that could be addictive. But, I'm SO grateful I tried it. I wouldn't be where I am today without it. I'm a nursing student with a 4.0. I have an amazing relationship and I enjoy my job. It's not a miracle drug, but it really helps me focus and do the things I know I can do. Definitely recommend it."


"I am 57 and suffering from pre-mature ejaculation from the very beginning and erectile dysfunction for the last few years.
I started with the 25 mg Generic Viagra. It's result were very unpredictable, Intercourse was unnatural and effect limited to one intercourse only. Also side effect like red mouth and chest, headache were prominent.
Then I switched over to 5 mg Generic Cialis daily without informing my 20 years younger partner. Practically, no side effects, guaranteed and lasting erection, natural feeling. Thanks to this wonder pill, I am always wanted by my partner and she looks me in a new light.
In India it cost me approx. $5 a month for 5 mg daily dose which is quite reasonable comparing to what I have achieved."


"I experienced a few mild side effects - mainly mild nausea and irritability. Well worth the improvement in my overall health."


"I take this drug as I have 2 blown discs at L5-S1 (1991) and L3-L4 2002. This drug works wonders for me. I don't take them as prescribed as it is prescribed on a daily basis. I take them when I have minor sciatica. I get the 500mg generic which is cheap. I take maybe 1 and I'm good. These pills work as they are supposed to."


"I had no major side effects on this med & it's helped my anxiety & depression. I've been taking it for 6 months. I titrated up to 20mg. The Med was helping my mood but I had diarrhea that wasn't temporary so they put me on 10mg.  The 10mg is working just fine for me but I still get diarrhea every now & then whereas I didn't before starting Viibryd  Something peculiar- it seems since starting Viibryd, my guts are intolerant to veggies I ate fine before I started the med. Lettuces (even organic from the grocery not sprayed w/preservatives, cooked cauliflower etc run right through me now. It's common for ppl to have this affect w/o this med but I never was sensitive. Not sure if there is a correlation. It's not crampy so for now staying on Viibryd."


"Given instead of Oxycodone was told it is much stronger/potent since I started requiring higher doses because my body became use to the dose. Did not help me made me nauseous and gave me a headache. I get the whole government trying to crack down on opiate abuse but for those of us that live in constant intolerable pain it is an endless battle to get pain relief wether it's from DR ,Insurance Companies , pharmaceutical companies manufacturing bad generics that don't work sometimes I feel it would be easier to well you can image"


"DON'T TAKE THIS.  I took it for hot flashes and now, at 70, I am trying to withdraw as it also has high blood pressure as a side effect.  HORRIBLE withdrawal problems!!!  DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG."


"Age: 24; Births: none; Previous contraceptives: none; I just got Mirena inserted yesterday with no anesthesia. I took 800mg of ibuprofen before my appointment. I experienced two sharp pains that lasted ~10 seconds each--one during measurement and one during insertion. I just tried to relax my bottom and breathe through it. The pain immediately subsided after she inserted the Mirena. I did feel crampy for the rest of the day, but I returned to work and even went to the gym and did a 2 mile run on the treadmill. So it wasn't terrible.

I can only comment on the insertion experience since I just got it inserted yesterday, but hopefully this will be helpful for those of you who (like me) are feeling anxious about the insertion."


"I started using Estrace because of frequent urination with burning, and dryness. I started menopause 4 yrs ago. When I use Estrace after 2 days I have to stop due to bleeding, and cramping that lasts for a week. I'm not a fan!"


"The medicine helped cure my throat, however the heart palpitations were extreme. I wouldn't take the last two pills because my heart hurt too much. I just hope there's no permanent damage."


"My doctor gave me Avelox after Zithromax didn't work. I am on my 3rd day (out of 10) and I have been feeling better everyday. I went online and the reviews for this medicine can be very scary. I am happy to say that the only side effect I have experienced is slight insomnia. Which is frustrating because I am EXHAUSTED at around 7:30pm but I wind up in my bed (awake) until about 12. Frustrating, yes, but the medicine seems to be working so I can't complain too much."


"I love it."


"It does absolutely nothing for my pain."


"I only took this med for 7 days. I haven't had a cigarette or the desire for one in over 6 years.

It was like a light switch was turned off in my brain."


"Its worth to buy the day and night Max Strength to get you going again. It does make you have dreams and talk in your sleep but I rather have that then coughing with a runny nose. It seems to dry up the mucus real quick. SO I recommend the day and night if you want the full 24 hour affect and I only take 1 set of pill for the day and 1 set of pill for the night. Thanks Mucinex!"


"This medicine is literally a life saver. I am only 17 and was diagnosed with fibromyalgia about two years ago, but have had pain, severe fatigue, mental fog, and irritable bowel syndrome for much longer. I take 100mg to 200mg daily in doses of 50mg to 100mg at a time. It works great, I can finally go to school every day and STAY like a normal person. The only downside to this medicine is that it can cause withdrawal symptoms. The withdrawals can be moderate to extremely severe depending on the dosage and individual."


"I've had Nexplanon for four months now. The first six weeks were great with no side effects, but since then I've had constant bleeding, developed bad acne on my back and chest (no history of acne problems), am tired and forgetful, and my sex drive has decreased. I've also gained around 5lbs without changing anything else in my lifestyle. I'm giving this one more month before I go back on the pill."


"10 weeks pregnant, went to see my OB for STD testing I'm thinking "cool, everything came out negative before my boyfriend and I got together" which was 2 months before we started dating almost a year ago. WRONG! They called & said "Hey you tested positive" I was sure they had the wrong number. I ate cereal and took two 500mg of the azithromycin was rudely awaken from the best sleep of my life feeling like my ass was falling off, stomach wrenching pain & nausea. All dealable since I have IBS, it could've been worse. My bf is going to be tested & will have his pretty day on the toilet as well. Definitely advise against getting pregnant and the clap at the same time :)"


"The only good thing about Nexplanon is the convenience. This birth control gave me horrible acne on my jaw, my back, and my chest. I have never struggled with back acne, but after being on this birth control I now have scars on my back from the acne being so bad. My jaw acne is horrible. The only relief I will find is taking the implant out, which is happening very soon. I have struggled with cramps constantly, and finally got a HORRIBLE period that lasted for two weeks after the first year. I have horrible mood swings and anxiety on this. I have gained 18 pounds and I've never had a problem with weight. I don't recommend this at all. I am so happy to be going back to pills."


"Lexapro worked well for me initially and helped me through a dark time. Started on 5mg and increased does over time to 10mg, then 20mg.  However on the highest dose I felt very fuzzy-headed, and unmotivated.  Couldn't concentrate and my mind wandered off constantly.  Made it difficult at work where I have a high-pressure job.  I was weaned off the medicine and now feel much better. Thankfully it worked really well at the start, when I needed it."


"For me Klonopin 1mg 4x daily, has helped me from my social and overall anxiety with that being said for my nerves its a great medicine. In combination with my Lamictal 200mg it also helps keep my moods at a more even level especially my mania which I seem to have much more than depression. "


"I've been postmenopausal for nearly 7 years. Past the hot flash and insomnia stage. My issue was primarily vaginal dryness and painful intercourse, because the vaginal tissue had lost elasticity. I have used estrogen cream and vagifem.  Both worked fine for awhile, but gradually became less effective. My doctor switched me to the Estring and I love it.  I'm a little unsure about whether I inserted it correctly, because my husband could feel it. Also, I had a pelvic ultrasound for an unrelated issue and the Estring obstructed the tech's view. I reached down and popped the thing out and put it back when she was done - haha. Now, I do that for relations with my husband, too. I will follow-up with doc about proper placement."


"This has helped better than anything else I have tried."


"Recently received my first Lupron injection.  Within one week my PSA dropped from 69.7 to 11.  I have not noticed any severe side effects a of today.  I am also starting Alendronate Sodium tablet for healthier bones."


"I had the Mirena fitted as nothing else worked for me. I've had 3 babies full term. Can honestly say the insertion didn't hurt I hardly felt a thing. Had quite bad cramps afterwards and light spotting but not too bad. Highly recommended to all."


"I was on the Depo shot for 11 years. I never had a period the entire time. It made me moody, psycho and out of control crazy. It made me gain weight (from 95lbs when I started the shot to 133lbs when I stopped it). I am 5 ft 3 with a very small frame, 133 lbs is too much for my body. Talked to my Dr. and got Lutera instead. It is very low hormones. I can honestly say that the Depo made me crazy. This pill has changed that. In the first month I noticed the improvement in my moods. My breast size increased from B to C, although tenderness occurs occasionally. Has helped grow my hair, and has regulated my periods."


"I have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and have also suffered the loss of my family. I had 5 major surgeries in one year and have attempted suicide several times. I've been on a variety of meds and have watched my weight balloon from 140 to 240lbs because of these medicines. Am I better because of Wellbutrin maybe at first and it is easier to move my life along. Side effects, itching that drives me nuts, no sex drive, I've only been able to drop 40lbs, can't sleep, agitated really easy over stupid stuff, cry at the smallest thing. Yes, I still have days I don't want to get out of bed but after a while I finally do. No suicide thoughts right now which is good."


"I had always "played' with pills but when I started getting kidney stones back to back I found a pain management doctor who would prescribe anything I wanted to me. It became VERY easy for me to fake a stone at the hospital so they could give me dilauad in my i.v. (that was my all time favorite). I was on 30 mg of oxycodone 3 times a day and 10mg of percocet 3 times a day too. This went on for what seemed like forever. I decided one day to deal with the kidney pain and to get clean. I went to the local doctor who does prescribe suboxone and wow! What a difference? I have been on them now for almost a month and I feel amazing. I have been slowly weening myself off. PRAISE SUBOXONE!"


"I switched off my old birth control because insurance didn't cover it and $80/mo just became too much to handle. My doctor recommended yaz despite the fact my old birth control was completely different hormonally while I didn't gain any weight on yaz I did feel bloated and retained water for the whole week before my period and then the week of my period as well. I was anxious and short tempered I even became violent towards my husband for absolutely no reason. It wasn't until this began that I knew I had to change something I couldnt live like this this is not me at all. I couldnt believe how moody I felt and how it felt like my insides were fighting every time anything would happen. I havent given my new birth control enough time but  we'll see"


"This is my second time starting Ortho Tri-cyclen Lo. This birth control is pretty much the only thing that works for my adult moderate/severe acne. The first time I took it after about 3 months my skin was vastly improved and after 6 months my skin was completely clear. Then after 12 months my pharmacist put me on the generic (Tricira Lo) which is a bad idea. My skin freaked out with cysts all over my chin and near my nose area. I'm on my second month of tri-cyclen and am waiting for my skin to clear up again :("


"I have had my thyroid removed one year ago. Medication causes blurred vision. Some weight gain nothing significant that can't be worked off with exercise. But, even though I have this problem, it's better than previous symptoms, heart palpitations, sweating, losing 20lbs in less than a month without trying."


"I have been on Orthro Evra for 3 years. I love it. I have recently noticed some mood swings, and random break downs. I have snapped at customers and my husband. I never know where they come from or why, until one co-worker pointed out that it could be my birth control. I have a normal period. Every month I start on Wednesday, stop on Sunday. I love that I know when it's coming every month! Thinking of switching to Seasonique for the lower periods due to endometerosis. I know it's not good to be on one certain kind for a long period of time."


"Was put on Lexapro in May 2005 after having lost my husband in October 2004.  Worked great for me, headaches at first then those tapered off after about 2 weeks.  Found a job which took my mind off of my grief in December 05, so weened off of Lexapro then stopped altogether.  In June 08 lost my job, the depression came back eventually and finally went back to my Doctor and was put back on Lexapro in April 09 with samples from my Doctor. This worked after about 4 weeks was feeling more like myself and less crying.  Then went to fill my prescription and my insurance company denied it.  My Doctor prescribed Celexa.  Only took it for two nights, and have had shakiness both mornings.  Hoping this will subside.  Have had several bouts of crying spells."


"Called Eli Lilly about their humalog 50/50 pen being stuck on 42 and not moving (still has over 180 units left), I was called a cow (slander) by their agent. Won't use their products anymore, still have the pen lost money on it. Shame on you Eli Lilly"


"Never , never , never use this cream !!!!!! It doesn't help in any way !!!! I'm so angry and disappointed because my face is extremely red after this cream!!! I finished my 6 months accutane and went to my derm because I have little red blemishes from acne. He gave me samples of this cream. I applied it at night. In the morning my face was like snow. I haven't seen my face like that before, but closer to the evening my face turned bright red .!! Now it's the second day after this cream and my face is still red. I'm extremely disappointed in this cream !!!!! I want to sue the mircaso company !!!!!! How people can make such harmful products for face ???!!!"


"I had a cough for 2 weeks and finally went to the doc because my coughing was getting worse and I was starting to get a fever. Was diagnosed with a severe URI and prescribed a Z-pack and the perles. Before taking the meds I would cough a few times an hour, but they were painful. 30 min after taking the perles, I was coughing hard to the point of almost vomiting almost constantly. My chest hurts badly and nothing is relieving this cough. I will not be taking these meds again. Time to go back to the store and get something OTC......"


"I first started taking Savella in May of 2009, it had not been on the market long. I used the starter pack from my doctor and noticed positive results right away. Savella interacts with a lot of other medications, so I have to be very careful, especially with serotonin syndrome which I did have symptoms of after taking Savella and Tramadol together. I do get the night sweats and remember more dreams and even have lucid dreams now, both otherwise no other negative side effects. Savella does cause somewhat rapid weight loss for me (1-2lbs a week, but I have it to spare). Decreased appetite as well. It really helps control my fibromyalgia symptoms,  Savella is my miracle."


"I only have half the cartilage in both knees due to osteoarthritis and had taken 800mg of Advil 3 times a day for 10 years. I've been taking Mobic 15mg. for 2  years which provides very good pain relief with one pill a day. Sometimes I have pain in the evening for which I take 2 Tylenol. Mobic seems to be much easier on my stomach."


"Great reduction in symptoms. I have virtually no anxiety symptoms at all now. Am in the process of weaning off now. Have taken 10mg for 6 years. Went to 7.5mg for about 2 months and now down to 5mg. No negative side effects with weaning off this slowly."


"Useless. I am a 30 yr old owner, and executive chef of 2 restaurants.  Diagnosed and medicated. Took it last night at 10 and thought i took it wrong seeing as how i was up at 4am still. Round 2 tonight  10 pm, aaaand now its 12:41am.  Not much more to look at on my ceiling. I will be requesting a switch tomorrow."


"Age 15 before pill, now 21. Pill was originally called Gianvi. Before starting, periods were painful and heavy. I was unable to wear tampons, and had to change pads almost every hour. I had moderate acne, the type that never "turned white". Large cyst-like zits on my forehead. Back was broken out.
This pill completely cleared my skin, and made periods manageable. Instead of bleeding for an entire week, I would bleed for a few days, and not as heavily. I got my period at the same time every month. Unfortunately, I did loose 2 cup sizes.
I began a relationship with my boyfriend shortly after starting the pill and have never gotten pregnant.
Recently stopped the pill to try the patch, because I am forgetful. Big mistake."


"Some joint pain at the beginning and constipation at first, but no problems afterwards"


"I had implant from April 2011 to June 2013.  The first year could not have been better, no weight gain, no period whatsoever, no spotting, no moodiness, nothing! It was just so perfect! March 2012 I instantly gained 15 pounds and had a period that lasted almost 2 weeks.  I thought it was water weight and a long period because I hadn't had one in almost a year. My horrible periods became unbearable in May 2013.  I would soak through super plus tampons in 2 hours, and this lasted 2 weeks. If it had stayed like it was the first year I'd still be on it, but everything changed after about a year. So that's why I give this a 5."


"Diagnosed with Flu Virus A. - This was the sickest I have ever been in my life. I felt like I was dying with all the major symptoms. My wife took me to the doctor for diagnoses and a prescription. Within 24 hours I'm over 50% better. This is unbelievable.  Today hour to hour I have been feeling better and better.  - Side affect is loose stool but I don't care! I don't feel like I'm dying anymore."


"This is the first eye drop that has actually worked to stop my chronic dry eyes. Started out taking 1 drop each eye 3x/day, am now down to 1 drop each eye as needed, which is usually once a week! Eyes are tearing normally, no more crusting or burning!"


"Linzess has completely changed my life. I am a 28 yr old male who was constantly living with bloatedness and constipation. I would have very irregular bowel movements (once every 2 to 3 days on average) and was not getting enough sleep due to having a constant "dull" pain in my gut. I tried everything from cleanses, fiber, a cleaner diet, and also another drug (amitiza) for help. Nothing was working long term and I still felt drained of my energy. My doctor wrote me a prescription for Linzess (145mcg dose) and after day 1 I no longer felt bloated and after about a week my energy level was completely restored.I feel like a completely new person. Some minor diarrhea if taken later in the day. Nothing major though, no other side effects."


"I have been using the ring for a few months now as an alternative to Ortho Evra (the patch). I was tired of the patch coming off, getting stuck to my clothing, and causing skin irritation. I like the ease of use of the ring and being able to forget about it for three weeks. However, I have experienced a very noticable decrease in my desire to have sex as well as vaginal irritation (itching and discharge). I tend to take it out before sex also because certain positions caused pain with it in. I'm still debating getting off of this birth control because of the side effects."


"I got the kyleena on May 22nd, right before school had ended. I'm 18 years old and I had been on the pills for a while, they worked. The thing with them though, I had 3 periods while taking them. That's besides the point. The placing only felt like cramps, but I'm not the type to have cramps while being on my monthly. Now, I'm cramping a lot! Well, I have had the kyleena for a month and some days and I have bled everyday. Like currently it's actually a lot of bleeding. When I first got it that day it was just spotting, now I'm bleeding a lot everyday. I don't really like this. My partner can feel the threads that hang out, he said it doesn't hurt through. I don't think I'd recommend this to others. I mean unless you're willing to bleed."


"I don't remember having such burning and painful experiences in the past when using this (I get yeast infections frequently, but of course I'm having symptoms going into the weekend, so I thought I'd treat myself). About 30 mins after I inserted the egg... My vagina exploded with fiery burning pain.  Hopefully things get better soon. Ahh."


"I took Ellaone on the 20th April after 3 days of unprotected sex,it is the 7th May and I have not started my periods. A bit worried."


"I was prescribed this to treat acne, PMDD, and amenorrea, however it did nothing to treat any of those things.  Instead it made about 95% of face break out in cystic acne (you have seen proactive commercials), caused severe depression and panic attacks (I didn't have the motivation to do anything besides workout and then sit on the couch all day in sweat pants--often crying off and on), prevented me from getting a job ( I had just graduated with my Masters and obtained my RD license and I was so depressed with such cloudy thinking I could not portray myself in a way that would make someone want to hire me), and I had breakthrough bleeding every month during the second week of pills.  I will NEVER take BC pills again!"


"I am new to the RLS community. RLS started about 3 months ago my GP firstly prescribed amytriptyline which didn't work very well. I have been on Ropinirol ever since but have had to increase the dosage. I am 2.5mg at the moment and will probably increase to 3mg next week"


"I've used soma for about a year. The only drug that has ever helped. There are no side effects and I sleep well. No jumping up in the middle of the night with a muscle spasm!"


"Been on clomipramine for 25 years for OCD.  Brilliant but gave me the shakes!  Stopped dispensing in UK couple of years ago.  GP put me on Prozac...ok for depression but not for OCD.  On Sertraline for 2 years.  Great but feel disconnected to myself.  Numb that's what I feel.    No ups or downs just numb.  Haven't even cried when my mum died.  But at least I'm alive."


"I am currently taking this medication for a missed cycle.  I was told to take it at night due to the drowsiness it may cause.  So far I have not noticed much of a problem with that.  I have been on the pill for 5 days and the side effects are almost unbearable.  I have breast tenderness, but also the muscles around my chest/back area are aching to the point of being painful.  I called my doctor about this side effect and was told that the medication has not been known to cause achiness.  After reading this website I see it is very possible.  I have had some dizziness, sweating, and irritability as well.  Either way the medication seems to be helping, but I really cannot wait to quit it!"


"I had been on Depo for 5 years as a birth control method. I knew that there was always something wrong with doctors. They just told me that I had bad period cramping and basically to deal with it. It is only now after I stopped the Depo, to try and fall pregnant, that doctors have now tested me for and confirmed that I have endometriosis. The pain that I am in now is crazy, but I am not going to go back on it in the hope that I may just by chance perhaps fall pregnant! It worked really well for me when I was on it though, had no cramping as my periods had stopped completely."


"I read all bad reviews while purchasing this product. Yeah it freaked me out so I checked good reviews. Best thing I could have ever done was see the reviews that said you need to get the testing kit first and make sure it really is yeast. So if it's not yeast your going to get that bad reaction like the neg reviews said. I tested myself first and sure enough it was just yeast so I didn't hesitate to take the treatment. I took it at night because I didn't want to get up and let it leak out.. really want it to work!! I got up in the morning to pee and it started to leak out. This did cause some itching sensation externally for about an hour it was uncomfortable but not unbearable. I put some of the cream and finally went away. It seems to be working"


"I started on Byetta about 4 months ago.  I have lost 45 lbs and have never felt better. My blood sugar readings have gone from 275 to 135, two hours after a meal. I take the 5, doctor tried to put me on 10 but was vomiting after meals and had to go back to 5.  This drug has been a God send for me."


"I've had Mirena for 3 months now. I had inserted to control extremely heavy menstrual bleeding. Well the bleeding is no longer heavy, however I'm spotting and also having weird discharge everyday. The insertion was a little uncomfortable and some pain for about two days afterwards. I gained about 10lbs the 1st month but I've controlled it since and lost all 10lbs. The 1st month my acne was horrible but that decreased in the 3rd month. I called my doctor and asked to have it removed, I'd rather have the heavy bleeding for 7 days than to have light bleeding every day for a month. She prescribed a pill for 10days that did not work at all. I want to hang in there like many have, but all the side effects are about to drive me crazy."


"I am a 20 years old and started breaking out in 5TH GRADE! Yes I was 10 years old.  My cousins referred me to Benzaclin and I have been a faithful user ever since.  It dries up your pimples so fast.  If a friend has a pimple coming on before a special event I give them some and they are always pleased.  The second I get lazy and stop applying this my face reverts back to it's old ways.  I have been using this product for ten years and will use it until it no longer works for me.  I absolutely love it and would recommend it to anyone struggling with mild acne and occasional breakouts."


Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

"This is my first time on the pill and I don't have anything negative to say about Beyaz. No side effects that I am aware of which is such a relief."


"Well, I'm on day 5 of no smoking, truly amazed how I have gone from 20  a day for 30 years to nothing, I get the odd craving but sips of water works to banish them, into week 3 of taking tablets and only side effect is vivid dreams. Have tried to quit before, but champix is the best, effortless not even missing my morning fag with my coffee. If ur thinking of taking these tablets I'd say go for it. Time for an update, almost week 3 of no smoking, had lots of cravings but stuck with it and came out ok, water really helps small sips or get a jigsaw to keep the hands busy, even my non smoking husband is impressed, he's heard so many times that I'm going to quit but have failed every time apart from now and a healthier bank account."


"I've been talking zyprexa for about for about 2 weeks now. Family says they can tell a big difference. Mornings are a little hard to get motivated, but I also take Ritalin for add. So that helps me get going. Falling asleep easily and staying asleep. No more racing thoughts or depression. My anxiety is more under control. It does give me craving for food, but I have controlled it so far. I take 5 mg daily.so far so good."


"I noticed a big improvement right after starting this medication.  I no longer have the urgency to go to the bathroom and/or the leakage I used to have.  I have had no side effects at all.  I love this medication and had tried others before it.  This works the best."


"I have suffered from MG for 9 years. My original symptoms were mostly ocular with some generalized symptoms. I tested negative for AcR antibodies. I was on high dose Prednisone for a long time. When the symptoms came back, I told my Neuroogist that we had to find something else and he recommended we try CellCept. It works but there are side effects (mostly just annoying) and long term risks."


"I had horrible anxiety from 14 to 21 then i got prescribed xanax .25 and my life changed i was going out with friends didnt care about little things like what people think of you it was great then at 23 i decided im good i dont need it anymore and had 4 months of hell getting off im mow 29 and ive delt with the anxiety everyday and it got easier but was still a small burdan couldnt be me something was missing i just got back on it a few weeks ago and now ive worked harder then ever i was promoted to asistant manager within 2 weeks of starting back xanax everyone told me how they noticed my confidence in everything and i take control of stressful situations as i work in the food business suddenly im the go to guy at work i work 50hours aweek"


"I have been on this pill for nearly 2 years. I have not had a single period and no spotting after the first 3 months. Which has been great because I used to have horrid cramps. On the down side I have become terribly depressed, and have gained a LOT of weight. After the pack that I'm on is out I am going off of this pill."


"I recently found out I was bipolar 2 at the age of 24. I was 16 getting panic attacks didn't think anything of it. Finally I started getting more stress as I got older. I was on an antidepressant for 4 years not knowing I was bipolar. Someone who is bipolar should not just take an antidepressant because it will just put them into mania. That is what was happening to me. I checked myself into the hospital for intrusive thoughts, I'm not depressed I don't want to hurt anyone or myself but didn't know why these thoughts were coming so often. I also suffer from severe anxiety. I now take 40mg of Prozac 500mg of Depakote and 0.5mg of Ativan twice a day on Ativan. My medicines are starting to work wonders for me. I'm me again!"


"Mild nausea when I first started but that has gone away. Cleared my skin a lot which was a surprise and so far I've grown two cup sizes. No weight gain or loss, and allows me to completely skip my period by starting a new pack rather than taking placebos. Only downside is mild mood swings, but nothing unmanageable. Definitely better than tri previfem"


"Struggled with paranoia for 20 years while taking Effexor only. Checked into a psych ward after a manic episode and they added 5mg Abilify. I was skittish for a month but then the paranoia and general suspicious nature just went away.. I still see a shrink every month for upkeep but I'm the happiest I've ever been in my life and I swear by this medicine! Clear head and no side effects."


"My anxiety got to the point where treatment wasn't an option, I had to try something. I gave Lexapro a chance. Its been good for me. The drug has slowed down my anxiety. I feel less anxious around people and in general I feel like my internal monologue has slowed down a bit. I've noticed when I'm around people I'm less reactive whereas before I was jumpy and unsettled.

I am on 10mg. About a decade ago I tried zoloft and effexor both with mixed results. Currently I take Lexapro and Adderall. It seems to be a good combo for me. There have been some side effects. My sleep is disrupted at times, I have trouble reaching orgasm and sometimes I feel a bit lethargic. This drug is working well for me, I hope it continues to be effective."


"I took this medicine last year, it worked great, my doctor had me taking phentermine at first but that only worked for a few months, he then added this medication, I took 1 phentermine pill in the morning and then 1 phendimetrazine pill at around 4 or 5 pm, I lost about 20 pounds the first month with a strict 1200 calorie diet and exercise at least 3 times a week. I was 22 yrs old and am 6' tall, I took both these medications together for about 2 or 3 months and lost a total of 35-40 pounds. The only side effect I did have was the dry mouth and bad taste in mouth but drinking lots of water and chewing some sugar free gum kind of helped. Other than that I loved the medication. I recommend this medication to anyone seeking results!!"


"Got my rosacea under control and improved the overall look of my skin."


Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate

"Prepopik is HORRIBLE. If your doctor recommends it (which it seems like they are because people like the idea you only have to drink 5 oz two times) it does not work! I took it at 5pm as instructed, drank more than the amount of water instructed, and did not have a bowel movement until 10pm---it was normal, and then only until 1am did it seem to be working, but just that one time. Then I started it 2 hours earlier than instructed the next morning since I knew it took a long time to work....4 hours later, still nothing. I had to call the doctor and they said to go get an enema or else my procedure would be cancelled. Imagine going through all that prep for no procedure!! Prepopik was the WORST colon prep I have ever used."


"I was prescribed Lexapro 5 mg for perimenopausal rages and major depressive disorder.  Considering this is my first anti-depressant, I cautiously started with half a tablet (2.5mg).  The side effects were horrible: severe dizziness, headaches, nausea, and confusion.  I could not function at work.  Overtime, my depression, angry outbursts, rumination worsened and started to affect my interaction with coworkers.  I decided to give Lexapro another try and start with 1/4 of a tablet (1.25 mg).  I took the Lexapro at bedtime, and in the morning, I was the happiest I've been in months, no anxiety, no negative repetitive thoughts.  This is a strong drug.  My recommendation is to start slowly to avoid severe side effects and then increase if needed"


"I've been a migraine sufferer since I was 10 years old. My Dr prescribed sumatriptan 2 years ago and honestly now I can't live without it I take one tablet and within 20 mins the migraine is completely gone. Side effects for me are hot flushes for a few hrs and I have really achy heavy joints the next day anybody else get these side effects?"


"The new packing is impossible to open. I cannot open the packet. Did you ever hear "if it a'int broke don't fix it"? Why did you change? I like the product now I need to find a new one."


"I have had the Mirena for about 4 and a half years now I got it at my 6 week appointment after my son was born. I have always been blessed with super light cycles lasting maybe 3 days with no cramping, bloating things of that nature and even now I don't have one at all just a little spotting randomly. My weight has been cool and my skin, I'm a hairstylist so my hair is in great condition. I had 2 of my 3 sisters had the Mirena. One made hers come out and got pregnant and the other had to take hers out due to thyroid issues being a heavy smoker and just poor health. I have not got pregnant so I recommend it."


"I just started Chantix yesterday morning.

As far as symptoms I had a brief headache when taking it, and nausea for about 10 minutes.. nothing that wasn't tolerable. I was very hesitant with taking the med because I have heard so many horror stories but honestly it isn't that bad so far. I did have pretty vivid dreams last night that were just strange and didn't make much sense but nothing terrifying. I normally smoked anywhere from slightly over half a pack to a pack per day. Yesterday I smoked 6 in total and today so far I have had less than half. I'm already starting to feel some withdrawal symptoms such as sore throat sore tongue slight headache ect. I plan on sticking with this med and will update later in the process."


"Don't think it did much for the cough.  Made me nauseated. Fell asleep for awhile and was kind of awake and was hearing voices than i had some creepy dreams.  Probably the last time I try this..."


"Definitely makes me focus and achieve all things; through home and work. No more daydreaming! 30Mg XR."


"I received my Implanon in July 2008. The first year was alright.  Now I have experienced extreme weight gain that I cannot seem to work off. I have my period all the time now  twice a month, very tired and severe cramps. I am going to get it removed."


"I found out I had chlamydia 3 days ago. With the doxycycline I've had a really upset tummy but not been sick. My main problem is I'm really aching and do feel like my anxiety level has increased.  I take two 100mg tablets a day.  Thank goodness I only have too take it for 4 more days as I'm taking other medication on top of this I'm not a big tablet taker at all and I've lost my appetite"


"I read these reviews, body tingling, shaking, concentrating on every breath or I would choke to death, using all of my will to focus on these reviews with tears in my eyes imagining that some of these success stories could happen to me and promised to write one if i could make it out alive. I'm 22 and started having severe panic 2 years ago. Don't worry about the side effects. If your experience was like mine every day, side effects would be a break from the dread and torture I felt every second. Zoloft brought me right back to the person I remember being before the panic. Just try it and give it time. It gradually got better over 3 weeks along with klonopin for attacks in that time. I hope this gives someone the hope and courage to try it."


"I think I have tried every pain medication known to man over the last 9 years.  This one is the only one that has allowed me to live a normal life."


"I have been using Avonex for almost 8 years. I find using the pen to be a significant improvement.  I recently changed  the day of the week on which I take my injection. I left Saturday evening and moved to Thursday evening, and might try  Wednesday.

Working with this disease has been a challenge, but I do thank my lucky stars that we have such a gifted and hard-working group of physicians and physician assistants working in this area.

"


"Every person's experience may be different. I took Paxil for 14 years. SIGNIFICANT weight gain (over 100 pounds, before I realized it was the medication). In some people it suppresses the brain's ability to tell when one is full, so one feels hungry all the time. Left me void of emotions of any kind, more like just feeling completely numb. Weaning myself off of Paxil was very difficult - flu-like symptoms, clouded thinking, blurred vision, among other things. It was the first antidepressant that I had ever taken, so I didn't know that I wasn't supposed to feel numb. I'm sure it's a wonderful medicine for some people but it didn't work well for me."


"Began the free trial and took Belviq for 2 full weeks.  No weight loss at all not even a pound!Made me feel very tired and irritable.  Had trouble waking up in the morning. Had dull headache and constipation.  I would highly recommend utilizing the free trial first   This medicine can be very costly."


"I am 66 and used Androgel in the past for about 4 years, max dose (4 pumps), with T around 450. Then med was dropped from formulary; I switched to Fortesta. Doc started me on max dose (7 pumps; has different concentration) but had to decrease to just 2 pumps to get acceptable T level (7 pumps Fortesta gave T of 3,500!).

The formulary changed again and I'm back on Androgel 1.62% for nearly a year, max dose of 4 pumps, but T now only 175. This new stuff smells and feels different than the Androgel I was on before and is made in Mexico which makes me suspect improper manufacturing or storage.  Am definitely not pleased with this product now, and wonder what I'm actually using.

Will ask Doc about applying to thighs where I used Fortesta."


"Wasn't effective for mood stabilization and I went in to manic episode. I took 600 mg 2x/d. Also caused some rash on arms and slightly decreased serum sodium level."


"The medication worked very quickly but I had severe stomach cramps & nausea for several hours. This was a miserable experience, one that I can't imagine subjecting myself to on a daily basis. I also experienced some mild withdrawal type symptoms- muscle cramps in my legs & some mild anxiousness."


"I'm definitely considering getting my Implanon removed. I was fine for the first couple of months but now I am noticing all of the negative side effects I am experiencing. I've had it for about 9 months now and I've gained about 12 pounds. I'm already uncomfortable with my weight so this makes it worse. On top of that I have been getting very depressed and moody. I still have crazy periods and am on one of the heaviest periods I've ever had and its very painful. Weight gain, low sex drive, acne, depression, mood swings, headaches, and crazy periods.... I'm fed up. The positive is that I haven't gotten pregnant and don't have to worry about taking a pill everyday."


"I've been on this pill for about 3 months. The only complaint I have about Sprintec is that it makes my breasts very tender and sore, usually three weeks out of the month. It hurts a lot, but it's not painful to the point where I have to stop everything. They have gotten larger, but I assume it's from the swelling. Other than that, it's a pretty great pill."


"Lamital works great but side effect for me is weight gain. I have been using it for two years. To counteract the weight gain I was put on Prozac. It helped to lose the weight but other side effects caused me to discontine it."


"DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG!!! From 1999-2005 I was on depo for birth control. Being young I thought this was the easiest solution and a better alternative to the pill everyday. I injection every 3 months. Sounds great right. Well, in 2005 Pfizer legally had to put a black label warning on their product warning that it may cause osteoporosis. Fast forward to today and I am now diagnosed with MS, there have been claims and speculation about Depo that it’s linked to neurological problems. I am 36 years old and in the next year or so I will have to remove all my teeth and get dentures because there is so much bone density loss in my mouth. Two months ago I had surgery for endometriosis. Osteoporosis testing tomorrow, this drug is not the solution."


"I took Abilify for a month and it was not for me. It first made me happy, but it made me too happy! I became manic again and couldn't settle myself down. I would be up at 2 am working out or cleaning. Also, the side effects were awful! My hands never stopped shaking and people began to think I had a drinking problem due to the way they were shaking. It also made me gain 5 lbs within a week. Not a fan."


"I have struggled with minor acne all throughout high school. Just as soon as I got the acne off my face, new patches would appear. I tried every OTC medication and cream, with no avail. I even tried proactive, which actually just caused more new acne. When I went off to college, I decided to take action. My dermatologist prescribed me with Ziana, and I have to admit, I was nervous. She told me that it is a very new product, and it may not work. After four nights of treatment, all of the acne and redness of my face was gone. Completely gone! I was, to say the least, excited. I stopped after four days and am still acne free three weeks later!"


"After I take this drug for a period of time it makes me just as depressed.  Also tend to get a little short with people."


"I was shaking and had terrible symptoms of anxiety disorder for years. Was put on Lexapro and felt better within one day. It's a miracle drug for me, and I have my life back. I'm so thankful. I can finally be a good mom and wife again."


"I am 29 yrs old, female, and have Chronic fatigue due to depression and rheumatoid arthritis. This drug seemed like the perfect cure but it gave me pretty unwanted side effects including worsening of depression, panicky, dizziness, blurred vision, headaches, worsening of fatigue, dazzed, would have words on the tip of my tongue sometimes that would take like 30 sec to remember what I wanted to say, and muscle tension, extreme anger at people and myself, and increased joint pain. So the 2 hours it'd actually increase my energy, All these side effects are NOT worth it."


"When I started Sprintec, a couple of days later I started having side effects. I started being really short with my kids. Then I start going into panic mode every time they went anywhere, and they both are teenagers. And I had nothing to worry about. Then I started spotting, which I know that was going to happen from reading the reviews. So I didn't mind that. But the panic attacks got worse, my chest started hurting, then I started bleeding and clotting non-stop, headaches, lightheadness. My MD, finally told me to stop taking them. I was bleeding so bad I was homebound for weeks. And I'm still bleeding some. Went for having no period, to bleeding non-stop. Thank God I'm a nurse, or I would be in hospital."


"I HATE this drug! The side effects are AWFUL! I woke up feeling the worst nausea every morning, to the point where I would sometimes vomit. It causes AWFUL headaches. I had a really large clot  once along with killer cramps. My period was still irregular. Yes it was not as heavy, but it did cause spotting for a majority of the 3 months I was on it. My skin (WHICH HAPPENED TO BE GETTING CLEARER!) was breaking out throughout the 3 months and in places that I never used to break out in. Also, I went from being one of the happiest people, to majorly depressed with anxiety and mood swings. I now have the worst panic attacks. It will also make your sex life become HORRIBLE! PLEASE DONT TAKE THIS! Read all the reviews before you do!"


"I decided to use this because my doctor's office is closed on the weekends. The Monistat 1-Day has me in tears. I read these views right before I used it however, I assumed my experience would be different. I'm in so much pain. My vagina is on fire. I can't hold back the tears. This is the first time and the last time I use this mess. I'm in more pain now then, before I used this stuff. Please save your money, call your doctor."


"Tigan has greatly improved my life. I am no longer have nausea. I can live life better because of it."


"This review is about to be so long but I really really want to ease the minds of people in the same boat as I was. 1.) EVERYTHING WILL BE OK REMEMBER THAT.
2.) I had unprotected sex during ovulation and my partner pulled out not finishing in me. I then got plan b and took it 6 hours after. I felt very tired that day and naeusous. About 5 days later I experienced bloating, frequent urination, cramping, and brownish/red bleeding for 5 days. However this was not my period it was the withdrawal bleeding from the pill. I continued to have these symptoms and waited for my June 26th period which never came. I became very nervous because I was starting to develop almost all the symptoms of early pregnancy. I had frequent urination, thought I had morning sickness - but it worked - Don't  panic"


"Pain in my leg and lightheaded but its helping."


"Hi I am 17 days from finishing the treatment and have done 3 blood test first 5 weeks after starting the treatment another 8 weeks after starting the treatment and the last after 10 weeks and they are all positive. Hoping  I test negative on the next test .Which I will take 3 or 4 days after finishing the treatment on August 22 of 2017"


"I suffer from Anxiety, Major Depression & Insomnia

I'm taking Vistaril for the Anxiety I'm on 50MG 4 times a day when reading most of you said it made you pretty sleepy... I feel normal for the first time in 40 yrs like maybe I can have a life now...  My experience so far has been a great one :o)  I DON'T GET Drowsy At All LIKE I SAID THIS IS THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE I FEEL 100% Normal... I take two Seroquel 100MG in the AM For Major Depression... That doesn't make me Drowsy at all when I read about Vistaril and Seroquel people say they are drowsy and lethargic Not ME I Feel Great!!! I Also take Seroquel 300MG at Bedtime along with 30MG Restoril at Bedtime... The only side effects I have is movements in my neck & the chills Yep that's it."


"goodresults but mild headache and some nausea"


"I've been on 0.6 for almost a week now. I have been nauseated everyday but the last 2 days it's been horrible. Not nausea but feel like I have the full blown flu! Horrible Stomach cramps, stomach pain, back pain and horrible waves of nausea. As far as my blood sugars go they seem to be responding to the medicine pretty well. A few months ago my HbA1c was at 6.2 after having the Depo shot for endometriosis and 2 surgeries in 4 months my HbA1c shot up to 10.4. I ended up hospitalized after my last surgery for high blood sugars and a surgical site infection. I'm calling my Doctor tomorrow to see what she wants me to do."


"I've had major constipation mainly from taking iron pills and a bad diet. Was in the ER with excruciating stomach pains (worse then kidney stones) and the doctors couldn't figure out the problem. When they told me it was constipation I didn't believe them but took the bottle they gave me and used it at home. Within 5 mins it worked and pain was gone. I'll never go to the ER with stomach pains again without first trying this method. Works like a charm!"


"I started this pill because I no longer have health insurance and mine was hundreds of dollars and I am DYING for my new insurance to start because this pill is HORRIBLE!! I went from not having periods to having one every other week, pretty much diminishing my sex life with my boyfriend all together. If I'm not on my period then I'm in extreme abdominal and back pain. This is a nightmare."


"I've only taken Wellbutrin SR for a couple of days and I've had a light headache but I've been able to focus and concentrate and I'm so happy that I've been productive too! If headache is the only thing I have to deal with I'll keep taking it."


"Been taking it for over 1 year and have had loads of weight gain which in turn makes me feel tired all the time so I'm not a happy bunny. It's hard to tell if its just the fact that I've put on so much weight that makes me feel so bad or that its a genuine side effect."


"Love this medication. Noticed a huge difference the first day I started taking it. It will make you drowsy for 3 to 4 days but thats normal because your body needs to get use to it. GREAT medication for Anxiety and Depression."


"I suffer from severe foot pain they have been calling Mortons Neuroma and recently have been diagnosed with "Atypical facial pain caused by %u201CTrigeminal 5th Cranial Nerve". Doctors have been throwing increasing doses of Gabapentin to me for several years.

I now take 3) 600mg tablets per day. I can honestly state that this medicine hasn't helped my condition.

Despite telling my doctors that...I keep getting more and more.
"


"I have bipolar 1 and started this medication to help with breakthrough symptoms while on a mood stabilizer.  Within the first few hours I knew this wasn't the right medication for me.  I was so anxious inside, I felt as if my blood was crawling around beneath my skin. After two days of taking it I knew that if I stayed on it, I would be at risk of suicide to stop that horrible feeling.  Taking it made me stay awake for two days, fretting with anxiety.  I spoke to my doctor the first chance I got and she immediately took me off of it.  I'm on other medications now and very stable for years."


"I have been on venlafaxine, 200 mg a day and have been on it for four years. It has helped me a lot. I can go out without running back in the house because I was afraid to go out. Last week my aunt past away and I had a set back so know I take Valium as well and these medicines do help."


"I've been on wellbutrin for about a week now, though I feel better I don't sleep much I wake up every night right around 4 am and it's usually due to very vivid dreams. I am going to give it a 30 day try and see, I need my sleep. I still cry over small stuff and I started on 300mg."


"I was given this for my chronic fatigue associated with Multiple Sclerosis. It did not work. I DO HAVE a cold And/or the flu NOW. THIS WAS ORDERED BY MY DOCTOR BECAUSE PROVIGIL IS NO LONGER COVER BY MEDICARE PART D. TO DATE PROVIGIL IS THE ONLY MEDICINE THAT HAS WORKED TO KEEP ME AWAKE. "


"I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and Generalized anxiety disorder in a residential treatment center. I was dependent on 4mg of klonopin a day, and when I started to taper off the panic attacks and lack of sleep was so UNREAL. My doctor put me on seroquel 25mg twice a day and 50mg at night time. It makes me really tired so it helps me sleep. I used to wake up groggy, but not anymore.
overall, great medication. I'm now on 50mg a day as needed, and 50mg at nighttime. Seroquel REALLY helps my panic attacks. The dose I'm at doesn't make me as tired as it used to. I'm on remeron at night time so the two really knock me out. Overall, great medication. Only side effects: bad dry mouth, sleepiness"


"So I took the pill about 17 hours after unprotected sex on July 24. I felt dizziness definite moodiness and was nauseous. My cramping went on a week before my period off and on and I had spotting the first couple days before my period. I spent nights crying, worried and not ready to be a parent especially at the age of 18. I think speaking for anyone who's had the stress of this pill has learned their lesson of having unprotected sex. My period tracker said my period wouldn't start until August 13th and here I am waking up this morning (August 10)  and using the restroom and seeing my period. I have never been so happy! I cried (from joy) and I'm having period cramps as we speak and I couldn't be happier!! Bring on the cramps! Lol"


"I started taking adipex p on 7/4/15 weighting 218 5'4 in height... Went back for my weigh in on 7/30/15 and was at 210 which I am very happy about"


"Lexapro has been incredible for me. I am a 37 year old man. It has now been 5 1/2 weeks on 10 mgs and I feel amazing. For the first three weeks it was not effective and I did have some side effects, loss of appetite, fatigue, no sex drive (although I could still perform), trouble sleeping and I would wake up with a very uneasy feeling, basically anxious.

But at week four it all seemed to turn around. My sex drive came back, I started eating normally, I had more energy during the day. It is sometimes still hard to sleep at night, but not too bad. I am truly amazed at how I feel. I am a very successful person, have my own business, a beautiful family, but have always felt close to worthless inside, always feeling less than everyone else. "


"My 81 yr old father had to get two colonoscopies in 3 months.  For the first one, he used a different prep that required him to drink a gallon of liquid.  He had a really hard time with it and didn't finish it.  The main advantage of Moviprep was that it is much less liquid.  We mixed it up the night before and put it in a refrigerator set low so it would be very cold when he drank it.  We also mixed a little lemon-lime Vitamin Water, made him use a straw to drink it, and had him suck on butterscotch candies after each drink and he got through it all pretty easily.  I can't rate this a 10, since it still doesn't taste great, but it was much better than the other stuff he had to drink."


"I was diagnosed bipolar after suffering a mental breakdown in college which left me institutionalized used for 2 weeks. Before my therapist prescribed me lamictal (100mg) and Klonopin (.05mg) I was a total mess. lamictal truly saved my life. It helps me act less irrationally and impulsively, hold a job for longer than 6mons, maintain healthy relationships with loved ones, I feel more focused and driven. I have had no negative side effects."


"I got a free 30 day supply to try and outside of getting used to filling the delivery system I found it was not difficult at all to use.  When I started using it the force from the pump was so great it made about 1/4 of the liquid fly out and land on the counter.  I learn to slowly fill the cup with the container on it's side worked without losing any product.  Otherwise only slight swelling of my ankles and my nipples but not a bother.  Wish I could have found a Part D company that has this on formulary.  I did not find it on any formulary so will have to switch back to the injections which I hate.  I would definitely continue with this if I could afford it."


"I have a very sensitive gag reflex so it too me a while to finish the first dose. I couldn't even finish the second dose. Besides the flavor,  the nausea and stomach pain made my prep terrible. I would never take this again!"


"Had breakthrough bleeding first three or four months and acne. Went to the dermatologist about the acne and she said the birth control is a good brand and it would help with acne over the next few months. She was right. Acne cleared up and my periods are regular, lighter, and shorter which is fantastic. I have no complaints with the pill now that those small things have been resolved. I like this pill a lot."


"I got on it July 2 and I been bleeding heavy for the past 3 weeks. I don't think this with stop any time soon and I am thinking about having it removed if it doesn't stop."


"This did work for very severe back pain. It lasted for about half a year. Then I changed to 20mg oxy twice a day. These have now failed. I'm now going back to Subutex. When it works, it is very very good. Long term, no idea."


"So I had anxiety and depression. My GP prescribed Lexapro initially, then Wellbutrin, then Zoloft (coupled with Xanax). Nothing was working and I was waking up in the morning every day with panic attacks. My GP recommended I go to a Psych, which I did for first time in my life. He changed me to long acting Xanex XR   Pristiq. Both have been massively better and Pristiq could be a game changer. The side effects I had adjusting to SSRIs were very very bad but getting on Pristiq has been very easy. Only a headache for 2 days. I recommend people try this. My panic attacks and anxiety literally vanished after 3-4 days. I feel like I finally found what I needed."


"Extreme itching after nearly two years started on 24mgs and now on 10mgs every other day. Tried steroid creams with minimal success any tips would be appreciated heaps. Thanks guys."


"Yaz did not work for me, is an excellent birth control but my sex drive went down, and caused me terrible headaches, gained weight, felt tired all the time. "


"I have tried several medicines for acid reflux and this is by far the best one that works for me.  Unfortunately, it has been discontinued."


"Amazing! I've struggled with melasma for a long time. I was so tired of my extensive make up routine and feeling embarrassed  to be bare faced in front of my boyfriend, my confidence was shot. After researching many products to see if there was any hope I stumbled upon this gem of a page.   Tri luma!!  I can't praise this product enough, it's changed my life.  I went out in public with no make up on for the first time in years.  It took about a month to see drastic results.  Don't be discouraged if you don't see results in one week,  keep diligent with the routine and it will work.   So worth the money."


"This helps me fall asleep fast and stay asleep most nights.  I wake feeling rested, without that drowsy feeling the next morning. I would tell  everyone who has insomnia to take this. I take trazodone every night and have not experienced any side effects. What a lifesaver"


"I had broken wrist.. ended up with carpal tunnel syndrome. The doctor did surgery, still was in pain after taking Lortab5 with Tylenol. The nerve from carpal tunnel became very inflamed and walked the floor like a wild animal. Ended in ER they gave me Vicoprofen which really helped the the nerve pain I used to take ibuprfen 800mg 2 a day years ago."


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"Medicine is disgusting though it defiantly works. Be prepared to stay at home very close to the toilet. It worked with me within 40 minutes. Have sudocream to hand as your derrière will get sore and very red and tender. Good luck if you need to take this medication. My sympathy is with you. God bless."


"I was on Suboxone in rehab. Then I was put on Zubsolv. After 3 months I was lucky enough to be  invited to join a clinical trial for Bunavail. It took me a couple weeks to get used to it. I learned that applying the patch where my cheeks meet my gums helped keep it in place & helped keep it from rolling up. I take 4 2.1mg patches a day. This helps me cope with my chronic pain & keeps   me from craving drugs. I think it works as well as other forms of buprenorphine. I will admit that Suboxone seems to give me more energy. I don't know why?"


"I started this birth control three weeks ago and now I have the worst acne I've had since being a teenager.  I'm breaking out with hormonal acne that no matter what just don't want to go away. I know you are supposed to wait for 3 months for your hormones to level out but I don't know how much more of this I can take.  I haven't had any other major side effects...a little nausea but that's about it."


"Zolpidem worked well at the 5mg dose for about 3 or 4 nights.  Then I noticed my lips were dry, mildly cracked, and tender.  Gradually I noticed that the tip of my tongue felt as though it had been burnt. I ignored that as I drink hot coffee.  On the 4th day I used a Listerine-like mouthwash; the result was an immediate and severe reaction:  the inside of my mouth became bright red and swollen. My face broke out in scattered red spots or streaks. Once I had spat out the mouthwash and the pain had gone down, I noticed that my eyes, or the tissue around my eyes, also felt dry and sore.  Two days later, the reaction is gradually clearing."


"Yesterday I woke up feeling very sick, I had a horrible sore throat, bad migraine and I felt like I was going to vomit. I went to the doctor and he prescribed Biaxin. Ever since I started taking Biaxin I have been very sleepy during the day and restless sleep during the night, it has also left a really bitter taste in my mouth. I have been drinking so much water and going to the bathroom lots, but it doesn't seem to have made anything better. I will give it a few more days."


"I took this at 7 am to try and fix itchy eyes.  So far, 4 hours later, there is still slight itchiness and wateriness. Worse is the side-effects.  I feel slightly jittery, yet mentally it feels like I've taken a tranquillizer. I don't feel I'm safe to drive. Basically if you are a first time user of the 24 hour version, don't try it on a day you have to use a car."


"I started taking birth control for the first time 4 months ago (now on my 3rd packet). I did feel a little moody and the general "aches" as described for about a week. I have to say I honestly don't feel any different like some of the others have described. (I really think its a psychological side effect knowing your hormones are being messed with because after initially reading them I thought I was 'depressed' and going 'crazy' but I snapped out of it). My acne has cleared up for the most part and I haven't gained any weight. My breast size has increased by a cup and other than that I feel fine. No tiredness or anything."


"Terrible!  I was on it 3 days while also on Viibryd and it caused me SEVERE anxiety. I was found to have a compound heterozygous gene mutation and the psychiatrist thought this should help. Wrong. I also found out through the gene test I cannot take SSRI's. Viibryd is a hydrid SSRI. The combination was bad news for me and I had to stop the AD cold turkey bc the blast of Deplin apparently caused me serotonin overload.

Still struggling 4 weeks later. From what I've researched, l-methyl folate should be started at SMALL doses, like 400mg, NOT 15mg (Deplin).... Lord!"


"I have been using Topamax for 1 year and I have not had a migraine in a year.  Before taking Topamax I was in bed for 9 months with a migraine headache."


"Years ago I had to take this went it was a two pill pack (condom broke). With the two pills it was uncomfortable with the cramping and mood swings but doable, it also worked well.  Well the end of July (this year) another condom broke and we ran out to get Plan B not even 12 hours later. I don't think I'm pregnant but the one pill I had to take has had horrible side effects on my body. I can't eat, I only want to sleep but can't, I called out of work for two days straight because I could barely pull myself out of bed let alone chase around my 3 year old prior to that, my mood swings and irritability are through the roof, and I just want to cry. I cannot believe the difference that the one versus two pills makes. My back hurts so bad!"


"I was started on 25mg Zoloft about 3 1/2 weeks ago for long term anxiety and depression, and it has made a huge positive impact on my life already.  For the first two weeks my side effects included decreased appetite, hands shaking, head fogginess, insomnia, headaches, nausea, dizziness, and clenching/grinding my teeth when I slept.  Except for the decreased appetite (which I am happy about), all of the side effects are gone and it was well worth waiting them out, I promise.  I did have to play around with the time I took it and found that morning works the best for me.  Not having those crippling feelings of anxiety and not being so miserable all the time - I should have done this a long time ago.  I'm finally getting my life back."


"I love Cialis. I was just turning 40 when I started taking it. My wife is 12 years younger than me and at times it was kick to the ego when I couldn't keep up or go as many times as I did when I was younger. I never had a problem getting an erection, but as I got older, I have learned to last a lot longer. Problem was, is that I'm not in the best shape and the longer I went, the more tired I got which led to a slight loss in my erection. But now, there's no need to worry about losing anything and I can keep going and going and eventually I started to get less tired. Cialis helps a lot. Especially when she wants to go again and again and I don't have to say.."you're going to have to wait a bit". Now I can go a lot and my sex drive is insane!"


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"Severe stabbing bone pain, rash and blisters on body."


"I too had a rash close to my vagina, a pretty bad one & my gynecologist said it was bacterial vaginosis along with a yeast infection. It was my 1st infection so I had no idea what was going on. She prescribed me metronidazole 500 mg for 7 days, on day 4 I took Diflucan 1, on day 7 I took another Diflucan 1, three days later I took my last one. I didn't start seeing  results until I was taking both medications together. For those of you who have to pay for your medicine go on their website they have a $5 off coupon."


"32 years old, Two children: Admittedly I am only 1 month into having the Mirena but after reading all the negative reviews I have to share my experience so far.

Yes, there was some discomfort when it got put it. There is a pinch, some pain & some cramping. But it passes & can be aided with a heat pack & pain killers. During the insertion I was offered a sedative or laughing gas. I had neither & managed just fine.

I think it's important to remember EVERY woman is different - different bodies, different tolerances & take into account age, health, fitness & so on. I've noticed my breasts ARE swollen a little but not sore. I am currently having my first "period" since insertion - light spotting & little actual bleeding.

I feel great so far!"


"After spending 2 hrs reading the reviews for Senokot.... I was deathly afraid to take them. I finally caved and I took 2 at 12:30 am. I felt nothing except a few minor rumbles the next afternoon. Finally about 6:30 pm I started getting cramps. Yes they hurt a little. But when you spend half your life constipated, a little pain is nothing if a good BM follows.... and it did. By 7pm I was in the bathroom. Took a few minutes but it worked well and felt about 5lbs lighter. Went once again about 15 minutes later. Loose stool. And that was it!! So, while for some this med obviously causes them great pain or just doesn't work at all - I was all for it. Chronic constipation is awful so it was worth it to me. Don't let the reviews scare you. "


"I guess the only advice I have is for everyone on or considering this medication to weigh the pros and cons. I've been on the shot for 5 years now, and have recently had to have my frequency increased to every 8 weeks, versus the normal 12. My cycle completely stopped 2 weeks after my first injection. I have only had a few breakthrough bleeds, which have been treated with anti-inflammatory drugs or and additional dose of the Depo. I have had some side effects. I've gained about 15-20 pounds, but it showed up "in the right places". I get very moody occasionally, but I'll take that over amenorrhea any day."


"I have had Crohn's for over 16 years. I started taking Pentasa and Prednisone for 3 years and then moved onto Remicade for 6 yrs until I developed a resistencia to it. I now have been on Humeria for 7 yrs and rate it a 8-9. The first 5 yrs was awesome! Small side effects like a few light infections in my eyes, athlete's foot, acne, and one time head rash (2 weeks) all had been good. The last 6 months have been a bit tougher. I have gotten some stomach pain back and had a few episodes so had to add Prednisone again. The theory is I am either developing a resistance to it like Remicaid or just need a higher dosage. I take a shot every 2 weeks and might need 2 pens. I am a big guy 6'4" 250lbs. The pen pinches a little nothing to stop anyone!"


"I've been on Lutera for close to two years. I have a very active sex life and it's always done it's job and worked. But the last few months I've been spotting the week before my period. Also I've been having insane mood swings. I get upset over everything. I went to my doctor and switched birth controls."


"I tried a sample of Linzess 154mg for chronic constipation/ tortuous colon/ IBS-C

I was told it might take 4 days to work. I took it 1 hour before breakfast and 2-3 hours later I was cleaned out. It was gentle (not urgent) no cramps. However the thirst and head ache from dehydration lasted ALL day. Toward the end of the day I couldn't get enough water and I couldn't physically drink anymore water. Living in hot humid weather did not help. I wish the dose was smaller.

I can deal with a little bit of thirst but I could not stay hydrated on this medication and it did not improve my quality of life. I may try taking in the early evening so I can sleep through the 8 hours of dehydration and see if that is tolerable but can't take this daily."


"ever since I took the Take Action pill I had mild cramps here and there nothing that hurt too bad just uncomfortable, I read reviews online saying your first period after will be bad and I brushed it off but oh my god I just got my first period after the pill and the cramps literally woke me out of my sleep they were so bad and I was in actual tears"


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"Started taking Lo Lo for bad perimenopausal symptoms. I am 44. Within 24 hours it took away my insomnia, rashes, irregular periods, night sweats.

I did get terrible chin acne the first month, which I wasn't happy about, but I always had acne since age 13. I decided to wait it out, because it relieved my other symptoms.

Month 2 my skin clearer up and now my acne is less frequent and smaller :)

Highly recommend"


"Used this to replace Tenormin which was causing sexual problems (total erectile dysfunction) and mood issues.  Taking 1mg daily at night.  No ED difficulties, in fact, it has the opposite effect for me, like a daily use ED drug.  Blood pressure controlled just as effectively and my mood is back to normal, but not sure if that's because the ED issues are resolved or if Tenormin was impacting my mood."


"This my third time taking xifaxan. First two times was 2 200mg 3xday. 6 tablets per day for 10 days for SIBO. Just started 550 MGS 3XDAY for 14 days. The cost is prohibitive $331 Co pay. So far not feeling much relief from abdominal pain. I was not retested for SIBO but prescribed this for IBS.  I am also on gluten free and FODMAP diet. I have low IgA and IgG immunoglobulins. Everything seems to be just trial and error. I will continue to take it. Not very hopeful. Everything gets blamed on low immunoglobulins."


"Micronor for 4 months now - switched from Tricylin Lo because I had high BP and apparently Micronor isn't as bad as combo pills. I was told to take it at the time I was least likely to have sex - so I picked noon, that was stupid.

Of the 4 months I've spotted/bled significantly 90% of the time. I've noticed if you don't take it EXACTLY at the same time you will spot - its always 1 or 2 hours after taking the pill. My doctor told me its only a 21 hour pill and then it wears off - so I think every freaking day I get the reboot period button pushed. Its hell.

Period sex sucks - this pill might as well be called the Abstenance pill - I miss my combo pill. I think it raises my BP to have to buy 4x lady products."


"Been taking 10mg Oxy/325Mg Acetaminophen for almost 3 yrs. I was unable to walk for 4 months awaiting Surgery for Microdisc as I could only afford, what I had in Savings. After relocating nerves and removal of partial disc the pain went away. It lasted only 6 months and my back, legs and rib cage became extremely painful again. With no help at hand, out of money, I ended up on Percocet (10mgOxy/325mgTylenol). It works for the most but needs a boost at times as it wares off in less than 5 hours. I am almost 100% disabled now as I am prior Desert Storm Gulf War Vet finding out recently I was also in contact with Ionizing Radiation. The Percocet is the only way I service the 24Hr Pain. Thanks UNCLE SAM."


"Had this in implanted on 2015 at first it was working well I had my periods regularly and no weight gain or mood swings. After a few months I stopped having my period and having all sort of mood issues. I would be extremely fatigued, I had extreme anxiety at night whether eating or no sleep at night, I did exercise and diet but still had a lot of obsesive cravings all the time. I complained of it with the Dr who suggested me to and drink water or ice (did not work), told me to do exercise which I did (did not work). I gained weight a lot from 110 to 201 if I tried a strict strict diet I would have severe headaches where 3 pills wouldn't work at all sometimes I felt numbness in my arms and legs they said it was normal. Now I totally feel depressed unhealthy"


"Well my diagnosis is hard to explain... The doctor says that I'm bipolar but in all actuality I'm on a bad high.  I'm always extremely hyper (or anxious) but have all the symptoms of depression! I have  lack of concentration and I am not able to keep things in my head straight,  like starting one thing before finishing the other.  I am now on day 12 of 20mg and almost instantly I could tell a difference when I started talking it. But mind you  I'm also on deprekote and at the same time he upped that dosage by 500mg!  But I'm so much calmer now and I am feeling so much better. And I'm in this for the long haul. The side affects were very minimal for me, out of 12 days just two days my stomach has hurt but the others I really felt very full ."


"I was on this pill for two months.  Both months I started my period in week 3.  Also, I have been moody and almost depressed, tired and my mind is just foggy.  Time for a switch."


"Overall, I really enjoy this pill. I have not gotten pregnant. I have not had abnormal mood swings or a change in sex drive. In fact this pill seemed to clear up my hormonal acne pretty well! The only problem I've had is an increase in appetite. But, controlling what I eat is in my control so I don't really care too much about this side effect."


"Been taking 5mg a day for 2 months in addition to Celexa for MDD.
Don't feel much benefit,-- maybe a slightly more stable mood , but my blood pressure has dropped too much. I'm now starting a  taper to see if it helps any better at 2.5 mg."


"I was diagnosed with Ankylosing spondilitis 8 months ago at the age of 49 although I had back pain and sacroiliac joint pain for many years which seemed to be getting worse and worse.

I started getting inflammation in my eyes about 10 years ago. (uveitis) On my orthamogist's advice, I saw a reumatologist and even though white lines appeared on my SI joints on MRI scans she was unhelpful.

I got worse and kept self medicating. After more bouts of uveitis I went to see the reumatologist again who tested me for the HLA gene. When it came back negative, she dismissed me again until 3 years later I could no longer walk even though I had been swimming and doing Pilates.

Humira has given me my life back after 4 months. My mobility is back."


"I have been on Suboxone for 5 days now!  I have yet to crave a Norco. I was taking 12-15 a day for the last 2yrs. I had major back surgery.  I have no complaints as of yet!"


"I have been on ambien for years. At one period of time, not living in this country I was prescribed 20 mls a night. Back here in the US I have been put on 12.5 extended release. I usually take 1 and a half to get me to sleep with 2 phenergan. I crave sweet things after taking it. I run out Halfway through the month. I was getting a supply from India of 10mls too for 150 dollars but ran out of those this week. I was given to try Lunesta 3 mls I have been awake for hours after taking the Lunesta plus 2 phenergan and 300 mls of gabapentin. I have been to a sleep Center as well. They wanted to take me off all sleep meds except for Gabapentin and gave me A sleep machine. Totally useless, a lot of money. Ambien for me are way better than anything"


"Was taking ther pain medicine Tylox after ACL repair and broken femur. Although the Tylox helped tremendously with the pain, I would get the nauseous feeling and vomit even when I ate before taking Tylox. Dr have me a prescription for ondansetron and it worked beautifully. I take it 10-15 mins before I eat and take the Tylox 10-15 mins after I eat...no more nausea! Yay"


"It was a heat of the moment thing and we went unprotected. Not too smart, but it happens. Took Plan B One Step less than an hour later. Like you, I was anxious and jumped into reading reviews and began the waiting game. The second day I felt dizzy, nauseated, and sleepy, but it didn't kill me. For those wondering,I'm 5'3, 145 lbs, and never took birth control before. Just relax, even if you don't feel it, this is working. Easier said than done, I know. My period came a few days earlier than expected and heavier, but I've never been so happy to see it!"


"I've only been on Gianvi for a month, which I know is a short period of time so my experience could totally change. So far, I'm loving it. My side effects from Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo are finally going away (Awful acne, mood swings, weight gain) and I feel amazing. My moods have never been better. I've been having breakouts but it's right before my period so that's expected. Just hope it goes away after that and stays this way."


"I have been taking Valtrex for my cold sore breakouts now for 3 and half years. I had bad outbreaks every 3 months before I started taking it. I have been dealing with cold sores for 9 years now. I started taking one pill a day everyday 3 and half years ago. Since that point I have had only 2 small out breaks. It has totally changed my life and made me feel more confident since I am not always worrying about the next outbreak."


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


"My Mom was placed on Brillenta on 1/4/16 and was in the hospital. As soon as she was placed on the medication she complained of a funny feeling in her stomach. Was discharged 4 days later and still had a funny feeling in her stomach...which was blamed on anxiety. She continued to complain to doctors about this funny feeling up until taken back to the ER on 1-26-16 for the funny feeling...ultimately my Mom passed away on 1/27/16 with a GI bleed...I'm very concerned it was caused by this drug!"


"I had such terrible pain and lost my ability to walk.  My Doctor put me on cymbalta and within 48 hours my pain had decreased.  I had to up my dose from 20 to 30 and everything is fine and I am walking and my back and pelvis pain had greatly decreased.  Thank God for the drug cymbalta."


"I used monistat 7 and it burned like hell everytime I put it in but atleast it worked. I purchased miconazle 1 thinking it would be better since you only have to put it in once two hours later my vagina was RED AND SWOLLEN and itching really badly I wasn't even having these symptoms before I took the medication and the cream it comes with burns really bad. The next day the symptoms the medicine caused went away and the insert was dripping all day but I'm at day 3 and the itching still hasn't went away. I don't understand the point of a 1-day treatment if I'm still suffering days later."


"Amazing. First one I used lasted for the longest time frame. Only thing was the shots were annoying.  After the Enbrel, each one I used or tried I had an allergic reaction to. About 6 different ones I finally gave into the prospect of having a premed to help accept the medication. Currently on Actemra with premed of Solumedrol. Helped for about 10 months the medicine was increased to maximum dose. 1st down and praying for continuing relief. I hope this helps. As each medication change the SULPHASALAZINE and methotrexate has always remained as a stable medicine treatment in my plan with only one exception."


"I have been on Soriatane for about a year.  It has done wonders for my condition.  I was on 25 mg per day and the derm changed it to 25mg everyother day and 10mg on opposite days. This has shown very little change but a VERY tiny bit is now noticeable. I have had absolutely ZERO side effects.  Overall, I'm thoroughly happy with it!"


"I read these reviews, body tingling, shaking, concentrating on every breath or I would choke to death, using all of my will to focus on these reviews with tears in my eyes imagining that some of these success stories could happen to me and promised to write one if i could make it out alive. I'm 22 and started having severe panic 2 years ago. Don't worry about the side effects. If your experience was like mine every day, side effects would be a break from the dread and torture I felt every second. Zoloft brought me right back to the person I remember being before the panic. Just try it and give it time. It gradually got better over 3 weeks along with klonopin for attacks in that time. I hope this gives someone the hope and courage to try it."


"Well I got mine inserted in July. It's now September 6 and I been bleeding since not all days are heavy most spotting. This is a bit annoying for me. I was on Depo for 2yrs and it stop my period completely. The implant is ok it's just this spotting everyday want to drive me crazy. No mood swings etc."