"When I started taking Adcirca for pulmonary hypertension I experienced hallucinations and intense exhaustion. I stayed sleepy; I hardly spent any time awake the first two weeks I took this medication.

 After the first two weeks of taking Adcirca, the hallucinations and intense sleepiness went away. However, approximately a week after I started taking this medication I began having vivid nightmares and disorientation. I have been taking Adcirca for about two years and still suffer from the nightmares and disorientation.

 I have also experienced some of the more common side effects, such as; Flushing, Muscle Aches and Dizziness.

As for the Pulmonary Hypertension, I have not experienced any noticeable changes."


"I had what I though was a heart attack only to find out it was an anxiety attack. My doctor prescribed Xanax as a "when needed" drug and Zoloft as a maintenance drug. Xanax has by far been the therapeutic one that I use. It takes effect in about 10 minutes and I can feel my body take a deep breath and relax. It never makes me sleepy or exhibits any other side effects. As others have written, if taken moderately and used correctly, it is a God send to us who have this affliction."


"For those people considering taking Celexa, I also read other people's reviews and comments. It scared me, as I had never taken anything to cope with this depression that has been low lying for most of my life. I thought I could just cope, but coming from a family of reactive communications, I just thought that's how I was.

But then I realized when I'm super stressed I feel myself hyper focused on the problem, and not the solution. My solution was to self soothe with food and give into laziness. I came to the conclusion that maybe if I can find something to smooth out these harsh feelings (edges), I would have the energy to give to myself to get back to gym, make better decisions when I'm stressed."


"I have been taking Benicar for about 6 months now and all I can say is WOW! My blood pressure is 124/80 and, needless to say, I'm very happy. So far, no side effects either."


"This medication has been amazing! I started using it a few months ago. It took a few weeks to really notice a difference, but if you use it as prescribed, it'll work great. I have never had this much success with any other medication, and I've tried a lot. Only notable side effect is a little redness if your face gets irritated, and your face becomes very sensitive to sun."


"This medication has worked very well. Better than any other medication I have tried and been on.  I had a migraine this morning to the point I wanted to go to the er. And I took the medication and it worked with in half hour. And a full hour later I had no more migraine."


"If I take diazepam immediately when I start getting dizzy, it usually takes away all dizziness and I am ok.  If I wake up and I am dizzy or if I'm dizzy for an extended period of time before taking diazepam, the diazepam works for a few hours but the dizziness comes back.  I do get sleepy with the medication because I don't take it very frequently but I am able to work while taking it unless I have to take multiple doses and then I am extremely groggy.  My doseage is 5 mg. every 6 hours.  This medication has been extremely helpful in treating my dizziness."


"I've had recurrent bv for 9 months. I've been to my gyno EVERY month. She put me on Flagyl EVERY time and it always came back. Please try this all of you that are tired of fighting bv. I used Nuvessa and Clindamycin and used Norforms all last month and THE BV IS GONE !!! I really think the NORFORMS cured it !! Why didn't my Doctor tell me that a $4 box of this would cure it ?? Sad. They are all about making money.  I'm BV FREE FINALLY !!!"


"I was prescribed this medication to take for HBP.  I'm currently taking 100mg of spironolactone a day along with it.  It didn't lower my blood pressure much more than the spiro did by itself.  My blood pressure still sat at about 145/95.  After about 3 days of taking it, I started feeling a nauseous. By the 5th day, I couldn't eat because I felt so ill.  I didn't eat for nearly 4 days straight.  I stopped taking the medication because I couldn't handle the sickness, and within the next day, the nausea went away.  It caused me to have a very hard time sleeping, and I was forgetting things constantly.  I couldn't remember simple things I did in my daily routine and would forget where I was sometimes."


"Do not take this medicine!
With almost any antibiotics it's smart to take a probiotic and to take on a full stomach (except the ones you need to take on an empty stomach). So I had the normal slight nausea. But about 5 days into taking it I started to hurt in my muscles like before you get the flu. Then I woke up in the middle of the night and I could hardly move. The joint pain in my wrists and back was unbearable. Not to mention extreme diarrhea. It's been about two weeks with the pain I'm not sure I'll ever start to feel better."


"I have been with symptoms of a YI for 3 days now so today I decided to go get something to relieve my pain since my doctor is not available, I found this medicine and I tried it around 1:00pm it is a little uncomfortable to insert but minimal , and being my first time trying it I didn't know what to expect. Around 5 it started to burn everyone's pain resistance is different it is uncomfortable and it does burn , you do release discharge bit keep dry and clean . I think I rather take this pain than what I was feeling before it feels like your being pump down there and swollen but not to the point of not being able to take the pain. I keep in mind tomorrow it will be all worth it. So far Great medicine , itching is gone already and it's 1130p"


"Good medicine."


"I'm a rare case; I currently am prescribed 180mg of Adderall (90mg IR & 90mg XR). When this was raised to 240mg, I asked to try Dexedrine thinking that after a decade on Adderall, I had simply become tolerant to it. My doc put me on 120mg of Dexedrine. There was a noticeable decline in my focus, and my energy levels (not that's why you should take stimulants) fell off the map. It was smooth. But for me, it was way too smooth. I remember taking 60mg one morning and then going for a hike. I couldn't concentrate on a damn thing, and I was nodding off as I was walking. I guess I should have expected this going from such a high amount of Adderall to a lower dose of Dexedrine (which is absent of levoamphetamine). I would try it again though."


"The cream doesn't work well for me, but this one pill ( fluconazole) works just fine, plus it cost $3.02 compared to $20.86 for one day cream, cures the itching n burning fast. I hate yeast infections!!!"


"Switched to Mibelas after many years on Minastrin and felt awful.  Tired, moody, dizzy- just overall yuck! Much rather pay more to feel better!"


"I was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer in February 2015.  Ten lymph nodes tested positive and it had matastized to my bones.  I started taking Ibrance and Lotrozole in April 2015. I have no notable side effects other then after being on it for 14 months it started destroying my hair and my blood counts is always low.  My scans have all been good. Up until last week I still worked full time, but now that I am 65 I think it is time to go part time.  I guess the fact that it isn't curable and the unknown is my worst fear.  Good luck to all."


"I've been on this pill for 3 months and I've gained 10 pounds. I'm bloated the first two weeks of my pills. It's terrible. I always start in the middle of my row of my active pills and my period is long. Like 8 days. Not happy. I'm calling to switch. I switched from Minastrin Fe which was terrible too."


"Not good! I've tried regular Seasonique as well as LoSeasonique and although yes, it did get rid of my cysts after only one month, the LoSeasonique caused me to have breakthrough bleeding for almost the whole time that I took it (9 months). Some days it was as much blood as having a period and I even had cramps and nausea that I usually have when I have a period. With regular Seasonique the spotting only happened for the first pack (3 months), but still made me nauseous. But all in all, LoSeasonique's side effects of being in a period-like state for 9 months straight do NOT outweigh the benefit of helping with PCOS."


"I was a 1/2 pack a day smoker when I started taking Chantix.  Took it for the first week before I quit smoking and had no side effects.  After quitting smoking I did notice that my dreams were quite vivid but not necessarily unpleasant and I was passing gas with increased frequency.  I quit taking Chantix after the first 5 days of quitting smoking.  It helped immensely during the first 3 days of quitting - no physical cravings at all -  but I found at day 4-5 that I was starting to feel very anxious as if I had just quit smoking.   I am now 6 weeks without smoking.  Many of the "side effects" of Chantix read to me as they are the side effects of quitting smoking as I am experiencing them as well.  Most notable - I feel less happy."


"After about 6 weeks of taking Celexa I actually had no urge to pull my hair or eyelashes. After 8 months, all of my eyelashes and hair have grown back.  The main side- effect for me is dry mouth. It has given me a break from the horrible suffering caused by this disease. I feel like a human instead of a freak."


"I've been taking 75 mg of Tenuate for 4 months now and have lost a total of 40 lbs and intend to lose another 15. I dropped the most weight during the first 2 months and then slowly added a few more calories to my diet to slow down the weight loss and back off the pills so that I don't put more weight back on when I'm totally off them.  It takes discipline and I now eat lots of fruits and vegetables. This pill is really amazing and you do have to sometimes remind yourself to eat. There are some days (when I don't take the pill) that I feel hungry and eat more so I always try to eat less the next day. So far that's working. Since I'm 60 yrs old my Dr. has been monitoring me very carefully but I've had no issues whatsoever."


"Tamiflu had given me all the possible side effects. Whenever I took it, I could not eat anything, and if I did, I would throw it up. I had severe headaches, fatigue and bad breath as a result of taking this medicine twice per day. I would rather have just had the flu instead of taking this awful medicine. Do not recommend."


"I was vomiting for over a day. I was ready to go to the hospital for an IV because I was so dehydrated. As a last ditch effort, I asked my husband to go to the drug store and ask the pharmacist if there was something OTC that could help... they recommended this. I took it, and it was all I needed. No more vomiting after the dose... a God send!"


"I've had mostly positives with it. I do have some difficulty moving quickly at the gym because it causes dizziness, but this is a small inconvenience. It does raise my sugar, but weight loss counteracts this. It is really expensive, so I'm glad my insurance pays for it."


"I have been prescribed every kind of pain medication. I've been on Dilaudid 8mg for the past 8yrs. With everything I developed a tolerance to dilaudid it stopped working for me. So I jumped over to heroin  Let me tell yea first hand the biggest mistake of my life. I've been on methadone for the past 2 yrs. And for the past 9 months I've been Tappering off of methadone. Clonidine has helped me. God willing March 13 I will be done. Never give up!"


"I have been on birth control for 9 years, using different brands throughout that time period. My doctor recently gave me Lo Loestrin Fe and I was on month 3 and I stopped taking it. I looked like I had gained 15 pounds 2 weeks out of the month from bloating so badly (when I got on the scale, I was lighter than I have been in months). I got bacterial vaginosis, TWICE while on this birth control and I have NEVER had that before! "


"I'm 19 and have been using epiduo for just less than a week. I have never had acne but for some reason within the last 6 months I have started to get it on my cheeks. I obviously have put to much on because for the past two days my face has been flaky and dry, and is currently very red. I'm hoping the redness goes away soon."


"Taking this medication eased my hot flashes but did not rid them entirely.  What it has done is improve my mood.  I feel great!"


"The best ever.  Locoid worked within a few days.  Did not irritate my child's skin.  Will only use Locoid from now on."


"To be quite fair this pill works in a sense that I did not get pregnant. Becoming pregnant in this last month would be almout impossible for the fact I haven't had the want or need to have sex in a month. I have no libido on this pill and my relationship is tanking. Along with no libido in a month I have gained weight, more acne than I've had in years, my breast tenderness wasn't as bad on this pill but it was still there. No nausea as I was expecting but I have no energy no matter how well I eat or go to the gym. Would not recommend this, save yourself and find something else."


"I absolutely love Cymbalta; it's a miracle for me. My anxiety, depression, and spinal pain have all been reduced or gone away. I also lost weight and could eat anything I wanted. After 6 months, I switched to Celexa to save money. Big Mistake. I started gaining weight, and it didn't have much effect on anxiety or depression. I switched back to Cymbalta, and am happy again."


"Wow a 2.5 mg pill so half a 5mg tablet worked amazingly.  I can't believe how well it worked!"


"The first three days on Avelox were difficult. It made me feel disoriented, dizzy and sleepy. I had to rearrange my days to accommodate a 2 hour nap everytime I took it. I got used to the medicine by day 4...so give it time. It cleared up my sinus and double ear infection which persisted after full courses of both Augmentin and Bactrim. Also, I did not feel better until about 4-5 days on the medicine, so don't feel discouraged if you don't feel great right away."


"I started taking Contrave on 4/20. My starting weight was 276, I am now down to 262. At first I didn't change my diet and continued to eat fried foods. I quickly realized that was a BAD idea as it made me quite nauseated. My appetite is greatly decreased. My b/f bought me a big pack of Reese Peanut Butter cups, they stayed in the freezer for 3 days, which is groundbreaking because normally I would have eaten all four right then and there. It wasn't only my restraint, but that I actually didn't crave them or have a desire to eat chocolate at all. I am a choco-holic, and I have NEVER dismissed chocolate in my life. I have not even reached the full dosage yet, but I feel that it is working very well."


"I took Zyprexa for 14 years, and it stabilized my psychotic, auditory hallucinations of my bipolar I disorder. I was able to function in normal, social settings (church, friends, family, marriage and dating, even work) without having to deal with the voices I heard in my head when I was not on the medication. Unfortunately for me, the drug outlived it's usefulness, in my body's system ,right at the 14 year mark. I say "unfortunate" because I became so used to the drug's effectiveness, that I thought it would last me for the rest of my life, but as I look back, now, I'm happy to have had the time I did on Zyprexa. The side effects for me were minimal, and I am now stabilized on other meds. Zyprexa also worked well Depakote."


"Well this is my first time having scabies. I have them on my face and really bad on my hands. I got the permethrin cream 5% it got rid of the scabies on my face and severely dried my skin out. I have not had any relief or improvement on my hands as of yet,i been putting the cream on my hands a few times a day but it does not seem to be working well at all."


"Easy to use medication that has allowed me to lose 44.25 pounds in five months. overweight by 75 pounds and have a host of other issues to overcome. I will tell you I am a skeptic as I have wasted casino money trying to lose weight. Finally I am able to control what I eat with a little exercise to help me get going."


"After my first dose of Septra my Urinary Tract Infection symptoms disappeared and my urinary system began functioning normally again. So, as far as being effective against UTI's Septra seems to do a good job. I've been on it for 9 days and I have one more day to go.

However, there might be some side effects. In my case they were mildly unpleasant.  The first night of Septra I felt extremely tired and I fell into a light sleep with the weirdest dreams of my life. They were more like hallucinations than dreams.  However, they seemed to pass and the only other side effects were mainly gastrointestinal, i.e. mild diarrhea,  bloating, belching, and a transient sense of mild nausea."


"My sister switched to this birth control after I had such a success with it. I haven't noticed any weight gain, in fact I have successfully lost weight on it after making some dietary changes. I get more emotional than usual the first day back on it after taking the 4th week off. Besides that, no complaints. So glad to find a birth control that works for me without any crazy side effects. Been over 2 years on it now. LOVE it."


"I take a few drugs for pain due to chronic pain.  Valium, soma and medical Cannabis for spasm,s Lyrica for neuropathy and methadone for intractable pain. Methadone has been a godsend I currently take 140 mgs a day 50mg, 40mg and 50mg this was a slow titration from a starting dose of 20mg daily. If you don’t know methadone it can take up to 2 hrs to work and it builds in ur system so I implore all u newbies out there be careful. Methadone has given me my life back it doesn’t get into ur bones or rot ur teeth(it does lower testosterone so get blood work) it is however an SNRI and binds to the NMDA receptors essentially helping with depression if u stay under 100 it doesn’t kick other Opiates off the Mu receptors allowing things like oxy to be used for breakthrough pain"


"Followed the directions to the letter- "Low-Fiber" diet starting 3 days before, liquid-only diet the day before. I took the 1st dose at 4pm and nothing.  Took the 2nd dose at 8pm, and nothing.  Finally, at 11pm I had a BM.  I was up most of the night after that, and was still going when I got to the doctor at 8:30am.  In fact, I was still passing stool right before the procedure.  Luckily the doctor was still able to biopsy what he needed, but said I was not completely cleaned out at all.  "It was like driving through a snow storm."  What a waste of 3 prep days!  Will use something else next time.

Only positives were I had a coupon so it only cost $40, and it didn't taste terrible.  But it didn't work, so there's that..."


"I am a 39 year old woman with a history of DVT who switched from warfarin to Xarelto . Shortly after starting the medicine I began to experience migraines for the first time. After two weeks of being on it, I began my menstrual period as scheduled. The period was severe bleeding 6 days straight, at that point I went to the ER, I ended up with several blood transfusions that were not helping, my hemoglobin was dropping to dangerous levels. The only thing to be done was an emergency uterine ablation. I believe that blood levels DO actually need to be monitored. My blood was so thin I was not clotting. "


"I've been on venlafaxine for only a week for hot flashes but it's making me
feel sleepy during the day and right out during the night. I'm on the lowest dose.
I also am constipated and have a dry mouth from time to time. "


"I was on this pill for over 6 months and it has been the worst experience. When I first started taking it, it was fine but 2 months into it I started gaining weight.. And gained up to 10 pounds. My breasts went from a b to almost a d cup and hurt all the time. I was super angry and depressed all the time. It got to the point where I did not want to get out of bed and go on with my normal routine. I lost many friendships due to being depressed. I also did not go to school for over 3 weeks. I would never recommend this pill to anyone. I should of not taken it when I saw the reviews the first time. I just switched to a different pill and already lost 7 pounds in 2 weeks!"


"I have been taking Hydroxychloroquine, 100 mg for several years off and on for chronic lyme which cranked up arthritis soon after being bitten approximately 50 times on the first exposure. This seems to help once my body has adjusted. Often I can feel that it must be working because it will seem to bring on a Herxheimer reaction now and then but overall, this drug has worked well for me."


"I've been on Tri Sprintec for a year now. I got it for a few reasons, first to prevent pregnancy obviously, and to regulate my periods. Well, I have no issues with this pill except it gave me migraines. I always got at least one migraine a month right before my period. As I started taking this birth control I am not up to about 8 migraines a month. Every time a new week started in the pack, I would get migraines. After a year I went back to my doctor and we just switched to another birth control."


"My experience may be helpful as I have been on this pill for 20+ years with GREAT success.

I starting reading reviews this morning and see while some are great others are not. My 21 year old daughter will be starting these pills next week after having horrible experiences with 2 to 3 others. Thought I would see what others are saying as everyone is different.

I have barely had a period in 20 years. Usually 3-4 days where only a panty shield is necessary. It is not red which used to concern me as did the lack of period. I stopped twice to make sure I was ok & after one full period went right back on these pills.

To summarize in an effort to be brief.

NO CRAMPS

NO PERIOD but light flow 3-4 days

OVERALL healthy

Still taking well into my 40's

After my daughter struggling I insisted they put her on these to try.

My OBGYN said the hormones were higher than some others was why she didn't start on them.

GREAT SUCCESS for me

Everyone is different. Hope this helps."


"I don't normally write reviews on this stuff but this was so horrible I had to... if I could put a rating of 0 on this birth control I would.  Not only did it make me a raging bitch for months, it also made me more depressed and anxious than ever before, and gave me the most severe "period" in my whole life.  Half way through the second month on this pill, I got mass amounts of break through bleeding and such severe cramps that I ended up going to the ER!! Even after this, my doctor said I should stay on it and finish the pack. No way was I going to put myself through the struggle- I threw it all out. I would NOT recommend this to ANYONE for ANY reason."


"Had it in for three hours and the headache and dizziness started. Luckily was able to get it removed within 24 hours, but the headache is still here five hours later. From what I've read, this is a terrible drug and I'm so glad I got it out of my body!!!!"


"This medicine really works. As I commented below, I have struggled with panic attacks/anxiety, that sometimes sets in when I am about to start presenting/speak in front of many people, for 25 years (I am now 43). The strange thing is that sometimes it does not happen. I can't control under which presentation the body launches the full attack. Today I had another presentation for 35 people. I prepared very well. Took 60 mg propranolol 1 hour before. I had no heart racing, none of my usual shaky voice, no choking, etc. The med blocks it actually. It WORKS. I can present calm as a normal person. I also noticed that I have almost no anxiety in the days before presentations compared to  before when I didn't used propranolol as I know I'm going to be fine I'm now not anxious"


"I honestly don't like these pills at all. I mean there are good side effects but they're all mostly bad. The good thing about it is that I never broke out with acne and my chest got a little bigger. But the bad side of these pills is that I get sick to my stomach whenever I

start a new month, major mood swings, depression to the point where I'm thinking suicidal thoughts and usually I'm not like that, and they don't even help with my menstral cramps cause they are still pretty severe. Every persons body is different but if these symptoms don't stop I'm switching to another brand."


"I have been on this medication for 3months,no side effects I can tell,I had more issues before so I guess there is no difference.It has been great for me,start weight 380;now weigh 255.Try it it may work for like it has for for me."


"I have to say, I wish I read this blog beforehand. I took a Mucinex D at 7pm last night and it's 9:30 am, I haven't really gone to sleep. I tried to fall asleep around 11pm, and after 2 1/2 hours of tossing and turning and CRAZY dreams where I wasn't really asleep but wasn't completely awake either, I got up and watched some T.V to get my mind to settle down. Needless to say, I was never tired after that so I've been up since. I noticed several people saying that you should only take one pill. The back of my box says to take 2 pills every 12 hours so I'm assuming there are two different types. Just beware....not only did it give me insomnia, but the dreams were seriously weird."


"Within three days basically all my anxiety is gone, and I feel fantastic! FINALLY a doctor and psychologist worked together to treat what they said "unique" problem. I had anxiety all the time but wasn't depressed. So I'm one happy lady, and I'm sure my kids are loving there old mum back."


"I suffered for years from neck pain thinking I had problems with a disc.  Three years ago I developed a tremor in my head, a no-no type of movement.  My PCP said I had essential tremor so again I put off going to a doc who knew what he was talking about.  I decided suddenly to see a neurologist and so thankful I did.  Diagnosed properly and then the Botox which is wonderful.  I would say the pain is gone 100% and doesn't even start to come back until about the tenth week after.  Tremor has greatly decreased and I feel like myself again!!! Happy and so grateful."


"I was using a smaller dose of birth control before Reclipsen and started to spot after two months. I switched to Reclipsen and it has regulated my periods very well (even up to the right hour each time). I have been using it for 6 months now. I am mostly responsible with taking the pill everyday on time. I noticed some weight gain but could also be due to other factors. My weight has been consistent after the initial weight gain (no new diets or different exercises). In the beginning, I noticed episodes of mood swings, but have been managing them pretty well."


"I have been taking Belsomra for about 2 months now; but, not every night. My doctor took me off Ambien, which had worked GREAT for me with no side effects. I've found that Belsomra works sometimes and sometimes not. If I eat anything at all an hour or two before going to bed, (and I'm talking a very light snack), this med will NOT put me to sleep. I lie there for hours in a kind of twilight sleep, not being able to totally drift off. The next day it feels as if I haven't slept at all. I cannot count on this med to help me sleep. It does work on some nights and I have not been able to find the trigger that makes it work some nights and others not? I'm going to try it for a while longer; but, so far it's not worth the high price!"


"was feeling great by day 2.wonderfull stuff.i gave my doctor a hug. i was never so miserable in my life,till she gave me bactrim"


"Since taking this I have had extreme anxiety, difficulty sleeping  and unable to eat. Has anyone this problem?"


"Taken this birth control for 3 weeks now. Just started the period week with no period. My breasts have grown and were extremely sore for about 1 week. My face has broken out horribly in the last few days. In a matter of hours! I usually don't get acne but this pill has caused horrible breakouts all over my face. It has also made my face oily. I will give this pill another month or so, hopefully this side effect will go away."


"This is the best medication by far. I was originally given this medication for migraine headaches but in the process it has helped me with my severe back pain. I can finally sleep through the night. The best."


"I'm male, 52, and a diabetic on insulin. I developed severe diabetic-onset peripheral neuropathy six years ago and was prescribed Neurontin at that time. I took it for a couple of weeks, and it did not work well for me. I felt nauseous, and my thinking was not clear. An ER doctor prescribed Cymbalta, and that medicine has been a God send. I do have to live with the side effects of sometimes having trouble sleeping and sometimes feeling wonky-headed, but those are easy trade-offs for the complete pain relief that I feel."


"I haven't really experienced anything negative with Errin other than not knowing when my period is going to show. It's a surprise every time. But I just always carry something in my purse so it's not a big deal for me."


"I took this drug for 7 years, only gained 5 pounds. Recently I quit using it and started taking Gabapentin. I'm at 1800 mg. a day and I've gained 15 pounds and counting. I walk briskly every a.m. for 45- 60 min., 7 days a week. I'm up to 15 laps a day in my pool and I eat like a bird. Saw my Doctor yesterday, am weaning off the Gabapentin and in a few days I will start taking Lyrica again! It helped my pain much better than the Gabapentin and the weight gain is ridiculous! I realize that some people have similar experiences with Lyrica, it just goes to show that every "body" is different. Some people have a better time on Lyrica, some on Gabapentin. I'll take the Lyrica!"


"Prostatis with a 4 week round of Cipro which resulted in symptoms pretty much resolving. After being off for about a week, symptoms fully returned. Switched to Doxy for 4 weeks that did nothing. Back to Cipro for 4 weeks and at the 4th week, symptoms are again almost gone. Doctor gave another 2 weeks (total of 6) and hopefully the next 2 weeks will eliminate any bacteria left. Cipro seems to work, but need more than 4 weeks. Have had to put up with back pain and mouth/tongue soreness side effects from the prolonged use. Worth it if it does the job and side effects resolve after discontinue use."


"I am a 35 yr old female living with depression since 1989, taking medicines off and on since 1995- faithfully since 2007. Lexapro has given me my life back. I am pursuing my personal interests again and have a better attention span. I am easier to deal with although I still have occasional outbursts of anger. I can leave the house, enjoy my family and friends 99.99% of the rest of the time. The breaking in period was difficult - I had diarrhea at 10 mg and when they upped my dose to 20mg I had vomiting too (so I took 10mg one day and 20mg the next for a week). No biggie-  side effects are temporary and the price of admission to my improved life."


"I love this product. It really cleared my skin up and it looks smooth and makeup goes on so nice. Some comments talk about how their skin got worse...of coarse it did but only at first. The doctor told me it brings everything to the surface and clears out everything so of course it got worse before it got better. My skin looks great. This medicine rocks!"


"My son has been taking this for awhile now.  He is 6.  He is on 75 mg, and 10mg of Melatonin, he gets a little sleepy, before bed, but otherwise it's hard for him to fall asleep, and he is up at 5:30-6:00am every morning. I don't like it. I was on this at one time too, did nothing for me, so now I take Ambien CR.  I have been on Ambien for about 9 years.  Wouldn't change a thing.  I wish I could find something that worked for my son now."


"Had taken Diovan 160mg and a separate water pill 12.5mg. Then my doctor switched me to Diovan HCT to save money. No good. Wound up with a severe rash. Switched back to the two pill system and now am fine."


"I started phentermine 05/13, by 07/13 the medication felt as if it had quit working. I become "immune" to medication. Example, I have High Blood Pressure & Diabetes. I have to change my medication and Insulin every 3 months because they quit working. I can eventually go back to the same meds, but only after they've been switched up a bit first.
My doctor upped my dosage to x2 a day. I got the script 09/01/13 & joined the gym that same day. I'll take the phentermine for 3 weeks, then come off for 10 days. Start again for 3 weeks. I work out 5 days a week, for 1 1/2 hours. On 03/07/14 I had dropped 56lbs. No where near what I wanted. That same day, I started the Topamax. I've not weighed yet but I feel a difference. No major side effects."


"I can say that this medicine help me a lot. I no longer want to use vicodin. I have been on this drug for a year now and have my life back and am now in control. I only have 3 months before I am finished with my program."


"My blood pressure wasn't nearly as high as those I've been reading in the comments and hasn't lowered it as much. Was 140/100 now 120/70, but after 6 months have found my heart racing and my pulse seems very strong, having leg cramps and bloating (only side effect that doesn't appear anywhere else) I'm going to have the doctor tweak this dosage to see if I can stop the side effects."


"Works great!"


"HORRIBLE! If you are  use to taking ortho tri cycline lo, this is not a substitute! I've had crazy mood swings, depression, Fatigue, bleeding, nausea day and waking me up at night, and to make it worse I've am broken out worse than I have been in years. Almost worse than I had in middle school and I'm 31. Stay away!"


"Wanted to help anyone that may be going through this stressful time like I did. I am a male, and I had unprotected sex at the beginning of August. I finished inside of her and immediately started to panic. Went strait to the store and bought Plan B for about $50 and gave her the pill about 45 min after incident. Glad to say it worked! She got her period 4 days late, so don't panic if it doesn't come on time. My advice is pray and trust in God to take care of everything! Psalm 34:4-5 and 1 Peter 5:6-7 really helped me through this situation. Good luck and God bless!"


"After 41 years of horrible pain, diarrhea and incontinency, I met a GI Dr. Who Ordered Welchol.  I thought he was nuts.  Within 4 days I was normal.  I would willing mortgage my house to pay for this medicine. Max dose 6/day. I now have a Life.  It's so nice not to be told I was nuts, nervous, anxious, need a shrink and all the other crap I listened to for 41 years.  I have been fine for almost 6 years with only 2 one day relapses.  My gallbladder is fine. I am one happy camper.  True story folks."


"I am 21 years old and never been pregnant. I've had my paragard for about 4 months now. I did an IMMENSE about of research on IUDs. Therefore, I felt I was completely prepared for the insertion as well as the effects thereafter. I was probably more anxious for the insertion process than I needed to be. It DID NOT hurt as much as the horror stories stated online.  It hurt for about 10 seconds as my doctor was measuring, then about 2 seconds for the insertion. After that, there was a mild cramp for the rest of the day and some spotting. Tada, 99%+ efficacy. I'd say the worst part would be the longer/heavier periods and random spotting. But I'd honestly rather have that than a child I'm not ready for. Do your research and know your options! :)"


"I was on this medication in the summer of 2013 and it made me do things I'd never dream of doing without taking it and made my life really magical although I was so paranoid that there was a serial killer in my basement cause my brother left the door open one day and then at the end of August when I was really stressed from university and not being prepared for going back and had these weird feelings I got a psychotic episode and it was one of my worst but I was thinking of going back on Latuda and Epival because before I was only on Latuda and Lamictal and took forever to raise it but I'm planning to be on 160 mg this time and I think I preferred it to Zeldox too."


"I went to de Dr. With an UTI. I got prescribed the genetic for Cipro 500 mg.  first pill i felt fine, secund pild I started to feel a tingling sensation on my forearm and pain on my wrists. Therd pill my arems hurt from the shoulders to the palm of my hands my arms had gotten swollen and I couldn't even stand my watch. I couldn't sleep at night do to the pain on my arms with I thought it was not normal. Next morning befor my next pill i desided to read the side effects of this medication and it say that in some cases it could cause swollen, vomit, nousea, and arm pain. At that moment I stop taking the medication and went baco to my doctor and complain. And i made them to write this med under my allergies so this dosent hapend again."


"My doctor put me on Trulicity 0.75mg once weekly and it really has made a life saving difference. I have had no symptoms except I've lost 25 pounds in 6 months.  My blood sugar levels have all been normal range.  I do watch what I eat and have been exercising with my kids at the gym two to three times a week.  My dr. Also has me on Januvia 100mg once daily, and metformin 1,000mg twice daily.   I feel wonderful and finally I'm down to a size 7."


"So far not impressed. Had tummy upset  for two weeks but that did ease off. I do feel full and bloated which is good but my blood sugars are higher than when I was on othe meds by mouth. I'm on Novo mix 30 insulin 60 morning dose and 60 evening dose. My readings over the last week have been from 12.8 to 24.6. Surely this isn't right. And no weight loss. Feel really disappointed. I do take Mirtazipine for depression and my G.P. has just increased my dose. Apparently this can cause increased weight and appetite. Feel like I'm fighting a losing battle at the moment."


"I took this medication for four years, all the while becoming less and less interested in sex and unable to achieve an erection. Having gone through 4 cardiologists not a one of them ever informed me that Aldactone is an anti-androgen which blocks muscle and bodily binding of testosterone necessary for it to take effect and also lowers production of testosterone itself. I had to happen upon it on my own. The day I found out is the day I stopped taking it. Giving a male a medicine which renders his testosterone ineffectual may be good for those undergoing a sex change but not for those who are not. There is another potassium sparing drug like Aldactone without the sexual side effects but it is more expensive. "


"While this med is fairly effective in the treatment of chronic pain, unless you plan to stay on it for the rest of your life you should not even consider taking it. Discontinuation of this medication has to be done under the supervision of a physician and the withdrawal is horrific, leaving one unable to function in a normal capacity for weeks, or even months. Most doctors don't mention this. Some aren't even aware of it. I urge you to be cautious in your decision to take Cymbalta. Google "Cymbalta withdrawal" first!"


"I started taking librax for my ibs about 4 days ago. The pain is almost all gone  and I am only having 2-3 bowel movements instead of 6-10. my only complaint is that I feel like a zombie on this medicine. It has gotten a little better as the days have gone by I was just wondering if everyone experiences this in the beginning and if it goes away once you build a tolerance."


"Took 75mg approx 2 years.  Began to to have hair loss and decided to stop med.  Titrated dose over 2 week period.  Severe withdrawal symptoms but determined to come off med.  Had extreme headaches, walked on tip toes almost 2 weeks because brain felt like it was bouncing against skull with every step I took.   Got better with time but now 6 months without med and I am having headaches and phantom smells.  Smelling cigarette smoke and we are smoke free family.  The smell wakes me sometimes and yesterday during church service was smelling smoke.   It seems more noticeable when air conditioning is running.  Doctor wanted to have head MRI done but insurance denied.
Anyone else experience this?  Wish I had never swallowed the first capsule."


"I just made the switch from Ambien to Lunesta because Ambien just wasn't working for me anymore. I am not a regular taker, just on the odd occasion like traveling. But I took Lunesta for the first time last night and I DID fall asleep quickly but after about four hours I suddenly awoke. Then woke up again after another four hours WIDE awake! This was at 5 in the morning and I wasn't ready to get up. I guess that is kind of a good thing because I didn't feel groggy or sleepy at all. I lay there and finally drifted off for a couple more hours and then I had a weird dream. The metallic taste is the only side effect I have noticed. "


"I've been on Zoloft 50 mg once a day for social anxiety disorder/generalized anxiety disorder and it has worked great. After trying several other medications, I'm happy that I've found the one for me. It took about two weeks for the effects to become noticeable, and fortunately I have not had any negative side effects. I've noticed quite a few changes thanks to Zoloft. For example, I used to hate making phone calls for work and would always feel serious anxiety, now I can do it with no problem. I also find it easier to speak in front of people, and in general my thoughts seem more organized and calmer. I would recommend Zoloft to someone trying an SSRI for the first time, as it is the only one that hasn't caused me a negative reaction."


"I got my iud put in September of last year. It was the most painful thing I've ever experienced and took me about two days to recover with months and months of side effects. I kept hearing to give my body time to adjust, but I just knew something was wrong. Today I finally went to the dr to have it removed a year later. They seemed annoyed with the fact I wanted it removed and advised me against it saying it was very unlikely causing me other problems. when she took it out, it was covered in tissue...she said she'd never seen anything like it before. She told me it must have been inserted incorrectly and it probably was the reason for all of my discomfort and pain. Never ignore your body if something feels off! So relieved I got it removed!"


"I take 225mg a day.  I experience withdrawal symptoms throughout the day.  I have missed a couple doses and felt like I was relapsing.  The medicine helped me.  But the side effects are affecting me physically and have become more and more of a nuisance for me over the last year.  I experience a tingling in my lips and get a nervous feeling throughout the day now.  Jittery and antsy.  I soon will hopefully start the tapering process."


"I've only been taking it for 4 days- and I did have some side effects to begin with but I have to say that it's really lifted my mood."


"I have recently been told I have very early Parkinsons.  Since then I've been on Azilect. I have not experienced any side effects.  However, the symptoms (finger movements) have not improved.  I have been told that Azilect slows down progression, therefore, alone it does not address the systems."


"I took this as an emergency contraceptive 15 days after the start of my last period 12 hours after the condom broke. My boyfriend since left for deployment and 3 weeks later I found out  a surprise! 3 weeks pregnant. 10/10 would never trust this again my doctor was even shocked."


"I been taking Lotrel over a year now. I am not showing any side effects at all. I am 45 now and have four kids under four. That right FOUR. Lotrel has helped my HBP."


"It takes about 45 days for it to start working and probably 60 days for it to fully work.  However, it does help prevent pain associated with Interstitial Cystitis (IC). I didn't fully appreciate it until I couldn't afford the medicine anymore.  If you call the manufacturer, they can help you get a discount card to save on the cost."


"My 17 yr old daughter has been on Ritalin XL for three years, after having tried Concerta and Adderral. The doctor switched her to Intuniv and its reeked havoc on her body. She developed constipation so quickly, we thought she had appendicitis--ended up in emergency room!  To date she has slept about 18-20 hours per day, has eaten only 1/2 grilled cheese and some blueberries in 24 hours. She's also light headed and dizzy. Last night she thought someone was showering at 4am.  From reading these experiences, I believe Intuniv isn't right for her body. We know many kids it's worked for--unfortunately, not ours."


"I started taking this when I was 17. I was struggling in school, barely passing my main subjects.  Within 10 days of taking Adderall, I could tell it started to work.  I could concentrate on listening to my teachers.  My brain slowed down enough where I could do my homework.  It all started to make sense. My self-esteem improved with my grades improving to 85's and above within 6 months.  Side effects have been loss of appetite, not needing to sleep as much. Unfortunately, I've had bright red blood in my stool this past month.  It also happened about 6 months ago.  I will be discussing with my doctor."


"I have been on Nucynta for 9 months now. I take five x 75 mg tablets a day along with three Zanaflex and one 100mg Lyrica.  I have not had any side effects.  It controls the pain on most days.  I have 3 bulging discs and 4 herniated discs."


"I'm 17 and I went on depo for very heavy bleeding. Like so heavy I would go through a super plus tampon and over night pad in less then a hour. I had the first shot about a month ago and it was fine a little pain but all shots do and now a month later a got my period much lighter for 11 days which is very long for me then there was a 1 day break and now it started again so in total I have been on my period for 15 days I can't even go to school because the bleeding is very unpredictable its heavy one minute and lighter the next there is also large palm size. Clots never had those before and the cramps sent me to the ER thinking I was having an appendix attack.  I never had cramps this bad before.  Don't know whats going on but I am not happy"


"So today I started Augmentin & I’m 18... so after I took it, I felt light headed & very nauseous. Like so nauseous I was burping a lot. I haven’t made a Bowel movement since I’ve taken it so I don’t know for I have diarrhea.? And my stomach just HURTS. Should I stop taking it?"


"In 28 years, after dozens of antidepressants, add on's, ECT's...I've never felt so full of life. Ever. An absolute miracle this was. I was absolutely lifeless. I feel sorrow for having gone so long miserable, but blessed to have been lucky enough to have a doctor try this with me."


"I started remeron about 2 months ago. For my severe depression.. And anxiety and severe insomnia.. The first night taking it I slept the best I had In Years! I didn't wake up feeling groggy I actually felt better sleep wise I still felt very depressed and that continued for a few week to the point I tried to commit suicide and then I new I needed help..  The upped my remeron to 45 mg at bedtime I've been on 45 mg for a week and I've noticed a big change I feel normal again..  I give remeron a 10 it improved my life a great deal!!!"


"I began getting acne in 4th grade through college. During those 14 years I tried every treatment and drug available, but nothing help. Then a friend told me about Accutane. I asked my doctor why I haven't tried it yet and he said it's a last resort. I was angry, 14 years of acne, I'm at my last resort! I decided to switch doctors. They reviewed my files and agreed to prescribe me Accutane. Yes, Accutane had a list of side effects, but I was willing to try anything at this point. I was already depressed from 14 years of acne. I took it, and it was wonderful. I forgot what my face looked like clear, but now that I remember I am never going back. I was acne free for 2 years, took it again and was acne free for 5 years. I start round 3 next month."


"I was put on this medication.  By doctors telling me that I heard voices.  When I didn't.  I was put in the hospital.  By a police officer  who thought I wasn't fit to drive. As I was having a diabetic hypo.  He thought I was on drugs.  And locked me in the  hospital for 3 weeks.  I was forced to have injections of invega. After this I had stabbing pains in my liver my blood sugar levels jumped I gained 15kgs.  I haven't been able to orgasem. It has been 3 years  since I was put on it. And 18 months since I last had it. I am still over weight.  I'm now on diabetes medication.  My liver is nearly 3 times the size it should be. And my sex life is over . All because of this evil medication.  It should be banned."


"I had unprotected sex on April 30, one day after my period had ended, and took EllaOne the next morning. I didn't have any side effects at first, except some spotting, but after about 2-3 weeks I experienced medium cramps mainly on the right side of my abdomen (about where the ovary would be I guess) that got more intense after exercising. The cramps lasted for about four days, but I'm still experiencing mild discomfort in my lower tummy from time to time. I freaked out and took a pregnancy test (20 days after having unprotected sex), which came back negative. My period is due in a few days and I'm hoping all is well, since I'm going on a month-long trip in a week..."


"working great"


"Today October 8th 2015 has made one week since I have been on humira I am so pleased with the results my skin is already starting to clear up I'm so exited to see what it will look like in a month. I have suffered from psoriasis for over 10 years and for the first time I have hope that I will feel normal again. I have rated it a 9 for only one reason (the medicine burns a little) but over all not as bad as I thought it would be being I have to give the shot to myself, I have only noticed a small side effect every now and then I get headaches but nothing I can't tolerate. Today I have taken my second dose and I feel fine not one symptom yet. I can't wait to see the future where I can finally go out without hiding under long sleeves and pants"


"Had unprotected sex during my most fertile time and I know for a fact It was around the time I was ovulating, my periods have always been regular and I can tell by my symptoms..and I keep track on my fertility app. so since I am not on birth control, I took plan b the next day about 14 hours after sex. Didn't experience too bad of symptoms,just my usual PMS symptoms. my boobs were pretty sore and swollen, slight nausea, and mood swings, biggest side effect I got was fatigue. Also this pill made my cervical mucus thicker. I had no spotting. These symptoms lasted for the full 2 weeks until my period came which it came on time just 1 day early. my period was a lot heavier than usual and had pretty bad cramping, but this pill worked!"


"I was on the shot for 2 years. I'm 5'3 120 pounds naturally. I weighed up to 130 while on the shot. It is extremely effective for protection against pregnancy. Although I have no sex drive and terrible mood swings and weight gain in abdomen, face and buttocks. The pros would be clear skin and effectiveness against pregnancy but wouldn't recommend it for short term birth control or for women who gain weight easily. Took my body almost a year to regulate itself after stopping."


"I have been on this pill since June of 2015 and I so far have not gotten pregnant, but I have pregnancy like symptoms all the time which lead me to think I am pregnant therefore buying tests. I have major migraines, I am depressed, already had anxiety but it has heightened, I am moody and nauseous all the time. My body aches. I am worried about what the affect this is having on my body. I have also taken the pill at the same time everyday and have skipped the week off (period week) but have not had a period since the 2nd month of being on it."


"Psoriasis is a nightmare..started severely as a teenager (in my thirties now) and could cover up to 30% of my body at certain times of the year. Tried steroid creams, light treatment, methotrexate, dietary changes..everything..with some reasonable result's..have been on humira now for slightly over 1 year..there is no product in the UK market that even comes close to the results I have achieved with humira..it has changed my life for the better..make no mistake..I am normally 98% psoriasis free..barring slight flare ups (winter etc)..my only issues with humira have been weight gain and the fact that I may have to inject myself for the rest of my life."


"I'm about to start my third round of Euflexxa. I tried Synvisc-1 twice with great results but only lasting 4-6 months. My first round of Euflexxa lasted almost 15 months, and I was pain free most of that time. The second round was almost 18 months! No significant side effects, a little swelling and pain after shots, but not for long. I am very physically active; I teach or take Pilates 6 times a week, take yoga 3 times a week, and do deep water aerobics 3 times a week, in addition to walking my dogs twice a day. This medicine is a God send. I am hoping to avoid TKR for as long as possible and stay happily active as well."


"I'm so happy to see that many people have had positive results from this medication.

I was on it for 5 days and had diarrhea so bad I had to stop.  I lost 5 pounds in 2 days (granted I'd like to lose a few, but not like that).  I've been off of it for 1 day now and I'm still running to the bathroom (it's not as bad, but painful).

I wish I would have had the experience others have had. But this drug just isn't for me.  Unfortunately, it seems that most antidepressant cause a number of side effects for me.  Keeping me stable is a challenge.  (I have bi-polar disorder)"


"I've read nothing but good positive reviews on fastin so I purchased a bottle and started taking mine today! I can't wait to see my results!"


"I have a severe case of tinea versicolor & I have tried several over-the-counter remedies as well as a couple prescriptions.
I read the other comments on here was hopeful based on their experience, so I asked my doctor for it!
WORST IDEA EVER!!!!
I was also on a few other medications @ the same time for ADD & depression/anxiety.
the Nizoral had a completely unexpected interaction & caused me to go crazy.
no really- I mean hallucinating, talking to inanimate objects, thinking my car & trees & such things were ALIVE alive...
absolutely out-of-my-mind nuts.
it was terrifying.
PLEASE!!!-- if you are going to try Nizoral & you're on any other medication I beg you to stay in CLOSE & HONEST communication with your doctor.
PLEASE BE CAREFUL!!!"


"I was recently prescribed this medication and it did not work at all for me."


"I have fibromyalgia and this is the only thing that I have found any relief from the pain. I am so glad I found a Doctor who believes in pain management."


"I was pretty terrified to try it out hearing & seeing all these bad reviews. I got my first shot in November, around the time my period was ending. So far, that was my last period. The first month, I did get a little bit of cramping which I usually don't get. I haven't had any cramping since then. & also by the time I was due for my second period, I spotted instead for maybe 10 days (my periods usually last 5-7 days) & it seemed like it was more like discharge than it did spotting. Again, that's been it, no more periods so far nor spotting. As for gain weight, I may have gained a few pounds,  honestly not sure. I never step on a scale. But nothing drastic. I just recently got my second Depo on February 12th, we'll see if all goes well."


"The thing I noticed is 90% of my outbreaks went away, however the other 10% were more severe. If you can group that other 10% of the time with a powerful pain medicine then making it through this is not as hard as it use to be. I had been taking other opioids for other conditions that did nothing to help fibro until topamax."


"Love this medicine. Started taking it on 3/11/14. Age 47 weighed in at 282lbs with A1c 6.6 on 5/16/14.  I weighted in at 262lbs and a  A1c 5.4 in just 60 days!"


"The Purple Pill really does provide 24 hour heartburn relief!"


"I am 39 and have dealt with my ADD for all my life. May of 2012 the Dr. started me out on 1mg, after a week, I could tell a difference.  Like a filing cabinet in my brain. However, I was VERY tired. So I decided to take at night. (I've always had a hard time shutting my brain off to sleep)  Next week she upped me 2 mg. After a few days, I started to notice I focus more...GREAT!!, and I was sleeping better!!  She then put me on 3 mg. I couldn't tolerate it! I started getting hot flashes and thought I was going to pass out!  I couldn't sit out in the sun, I had to stay in. So she lowered me back to 2mg. A year later and its the best decision I have ever made.  My brain is calm, I am focused and sleep like a bear!"


"I've been taken Nucynta 100 mgs twice a day and 50mgs of the IR three times a day. Before that I was taking Percocet 10/325 4/day and OxyContin 20mgs just at night. The first day of taking Nucynta, I had a headache, probably from the norprenephrine. However, today it has been nothing but great. I have a bad back which it helps tremendously (as did the Percocet) but I also have severe neuropathy in my calf and right foot. For those, Percocet didn't help too much. As far as pain relief goes, it has been excellent. In fact, for the first time in literally 5 years, I only had to take 2 of the instant release instead of 3 that I'm prescribed. It definitely is a unique opioid though. I think it's great though!"


"I've been on Viibryd for 4 days for Generalized Anxiety, Mild Depression (Dysthymia). Can tell a difference already. LOVE it! Best SSRI for my body so far. Tried Lexapro, but had gastrointestinal issues. Paxil was better than Lexapro, but not 'the one' Only tried 1 dose of Cymbalta, and felt like I had the flu for 4 days (and I rarely get sick). So far, so good with this. NO side effects, but on the lowest dose (10 mg). My Dr said this is a fairly new medicine, and it seems to be getting good reviews from many people. Clearly not all things work for all people, but my experience has been good!"


"I can hardly believe what this drug did for me the very first time I used it. About one hour before doing a huge speech in public which would usually have had my heart racing and terribly embarrassing purple flushing on my neck and face I took 40mg. Then nothing happened. I mean NO symptoms AT ALL! No panic, no heart, and most important no flushing. At all. Miraculous."


"I was given the oral pill because my partner and I had thrush symptoms. Half an hour after taking it my penis was burning. Twelve hours later and I am still in too much pain to think about anything else. I have swollen skin and rash in different parts of my body and one has grown into a blood blister. I would think twice before giving this to a boyfriend as there has to be better ways to get rid of thrush. The pain is going down a bit so I feel a bit better but it is still very painful. I am drinking water and hoping it will pass soon!!"


"It calms me sometimes but my sex life is not there. It helps me sleep but I still have daily ups and downs lighter but not gone, never know what my day will be still. Thoughts have not gone at all."


"I get extreme motion sickness. Cannot even drive without making myself sick on occasion, while I am driving. So you can imagine when we go to Disney land with the kids I end up waiting for my kids to ride the rides. Until I was given a prescription for Transderm-Scop. This stuff works. I've been deep sea fishing, universal studios in Orlando to their roller coaster park, sailing and everything that normally I couldn't participate in doing with my kids and family. This definitely works. Changed my life and now I am able to experience all the Dunn with kids face to face - side by side."


"Lamictal has been a lifesaving mood stabilizer for me. The only serious downside is that it causes what I call 'old lady skin'- thin, fragile, and poor healing, as well as mucous membrane fragility.

I initially did very well on 200 mg and suddenly developed severe rash eight months in (rare for it to take that long). I successfully (and slowly) rechallenged, and 200mg is where the skin issues kick in. I'm back down to 150mg and my slow-healing bug bites from the summer are finally fading away!

HOWEVER, even if I had skin like the Crypt Keeper for the rest of my days, I can't praise Lamictal enough. It gave me my life back. What's a little skin in exchange?"


"Cleared about 80% of plaques, mild help on arthritis pain. Major hair loss"


"I became pregnant with twins, as I was not informed to refrain from sexual activity for 2 weeks. "


"A1C was 14.9. Normal insulin program got me down to A1C around 12.

Using new long acting insulin w Invokana, A1C now 7.1.  I split a 300mg pill and take 1/2 per day.  Morning glucose 80's.

I am still nervous as this is a new drug but it certainly is an amazing medication."


"So, I started seeing this new guy after getting out of a 2 year relationship. I figured to get a clean slate and know I'm 100% clean considering my last boyfriend cheated on me. So, I went and got tested only to find out that not only did he cheat on me, he also got chlamydia from this chick. Great.
So, my doctor prescribed me two 500mg pills. "Take both pills at the same time and you'll be clean in 7 days"
Ok pretty sweet deal right?
NOT. 2 hours after taking this medication, I am GLUED TO MY TOILET! It literally feels like fire is coming out of my butt. It feels like Satan himself is being born out of my butt or maybe fireworks are coming out of there. So, thanks ex boyfriend for giving me chlamydia."


"Stay away from this medicine!!! It's horrible!!! It caused me to develop depersonalization/depression. It also made me feel anxious and confused. I really haven't been the same since I took it."


"I don't take this medication for weight loss, I take it to stay focused. I have ADHD and had it for years before it was ever defined, or diagnosed. The nuns tested me out of school, I started college early and graduated. What it does for me is level me out, by that I mean, I can do my job, keep order at my desk and function like a "normal" person. It helps with my impulsive tendencies. I feel more controlled and less agitated, it mellows me out. My job as a legal assistant/paralegal is defined by order and ability to concentrate, this drug has been a miracle for someone like me. I have no side effects and never have while taking it, I sleep whenever I want, I feel great, eat normally. Without this drug I don't know where I'd be."


"Ever had salmonella? Want to experience the symptoms on your own? Try this stuff! Seriously though, I took it around 9 pm and woke up around 3 am with severe abdominal cramping. I became extremely nauseous but decided to try and sleep it off. At 6 am I awoke and ran to the bathroom where my bowels made sounds that can only be described as something from the depths of hell. I had extreme diarrhea which lasted for fifteen minutes and the abdominal cramps continued throughout. The extreme emptying of my bowels due to diarrhea has continued, along with the cramping. I've only ever experienced this pain and diarrhea once before, when I had salmonella. I'm giving this a 5 on the rating scale because technically it does the job."


"After 1.5 years of taking 150 mg of Avapro to control my blood pressure, I realized that what started out as fatigue developed into my becoming almost non-functional shortly after taking it....feeling totally exhausted, sleepy, and poor balance issues.  Didn't control pressure well either."


"Pristiq is the first medication that worked for me and my brains scattered chemical imbalance issues.

I had tried 3 other types of medication over  8 years, interspersed. While they had helped, even a combination of pills did not cover all that was required with my brain and it's issues.

I have to say that this is quite a strong drug.  Also, note the possible side-effects before you start.  I, myself, did not any of the side-effects the manufacturer mentioned but when I became pregnant and was breastfeeding I did have to wean off of the medication for safety reasons, obviously, and I did notice a slight withdrawal.  Do not stop taking this medication suddenly.  It, most likely, will not feel good if you do!  As stated, it's strong."


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

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

I really like Azurette but hear its being discontinued."


"This medicine is exceptional!  I have not had ANY hot flashes or moodiness - and i sleep well."


"At first the burning was intense ( from using the pills) it later decreased. After day 7 , I had the worst case of bacterial vaginosis. I have stopped using the 10 mcg inserts."


"My experience was horrible!!!!!! Perscribed 2 pills a day for 3 days. After the last pill, I started feeling strange and had servere headaches from the time I started taking it until a week later. I didn't think much of it until I went home from work and didn't leave the couch. I had no appetite, constipated, sweating and chills, I wanted to puke, my eyes hurt so bad. Couldn't shake whatever was going on and drank as much water as possible. My body was sore I  slept almost an entire weekend away. I can't tell if my UTi is completely gone or not because I'm still constipated and it hurts! I've never had an antibiotic like this and I never want it again! All my doc told me was to keep pushing fluids and eat yogurt. Good luck people."


"I have fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, chronic pain syndrome. I have been on limbrel 500 caps for two months it's working great, and has reduced my pain level from 9-10 to 5, some days 4 or lower. Before limbrel I was on Opiods, and different strong pain medicines with dangerous side effects. Limbrel doesn't have any sides effects it's made from food products, my insurance doesn't cover it but I use manufacturer coupon from my doctors office, and pay just $50 for a month supply"


"I been on so many medications. This one is the best medication I have been on. The only negative is that it makes me sleepy when I take the medication. Overall, this medication is great because you don't have to worry about the voices."


"If it werent for the methadone clinic I would still be out on the streets chasing my habit every day and night. The clinic definitely saved me, i"m 19. I was addicted to oxycontin for 7 years. I have now been clean for 2 years and I am doing great. I would highly recommend it."


"I was on this for 3 months and only got up to a 30 mg dose. My lips peeled, my face peeled, I got depressed and finally it made me want to die. I am a super positive person, and I don't think I could have felt so bad about myself. And on top of it my skin did not change because I wasn't able to complete the treatment. Stay away."


"I'm 19 years old and have never had children. I got Kyleena Wednesday! The insertion wasn't as painful as I expected! I took 800mg of Tylenol before. The most painful part was when the physician pinched my cervix to place the IUD in. Then it just felt like a large cramp. Nothing I couldn't handle. I was pretty crampy for the rest of the day. But the next day I was completely fine! I have had some cramping since insertion! Saturday I hurt pretty bad and had hot flashes. But that is normal. My body is just getting use to having an IUD! I have been experiencing brown discharge but that it also expected for the first 3-6 months! All in all, my experience isn't as bad as I thought it would be. I'm so happy to have gotten Kyleena!"


"Lexapro made me feel good. I was able to control lashing out and crying. However, after a week of taking, something triggered me again. A horrible thing happened to me and made me take too much alcohol while on this medication. Messed me up and after that, a symptoms keeps coming up. Lexapro really made me hold on to my sanity but suicidal thoughts came up with the symptoms. "


"Cons: Very painful to insert (I have not had children) and the strings bothered my partner.  I could feel it when bending and being active and had frequent albeit mild cramps during said activity.  Had it removed after a year and a half.

Pros: No period and no pregnancies."


"I just started the time release, this is my third day. I have always been hesitant because about 6 years ago I started suffering from severe panic attacks and since then I have had a hard time with anything that gets my heart rate going or makes my body feel weird including caffeine. So exercise would trigger panic attacks, I finally got them under control with meds but I weigh 277 pounds not a number I usually say out loud.  So anyways I am not having any major jitters or anything, I have dry mouth really bad but can work with it. I do find that I have no appetite and food taste a little different but not craving to eat all the time. I am down to 269lbs, which is probably water weight. I am staying hopeful because I really need my life back."


"I am a 28 year old female and this is my first time using a prep. I suffer from constipation and I am used to taking laxatives at least once a week. Before the prep, I did not eat breakfast (as advised) which was very hard to do. The chicken broth sucked, so I mainly ate ice cubes and drank water. At 7 pm, I started the prep. After about an hour of drinking the required 32 oz, my tummy started to rumble. The taste is awful, but you can do it. I used the bathrooM until 12 am. I felt extremely exhausted and had a headache. It was also hard for me to fall asleep. I woke up at 8 (an hour later than I should have) and started the prep again. It was extremely hard for me to swallow. After braving up and drinking it as directed, I did feel nausea."


"I had total knee replacement in 2010 and need one in my left knee too and was convinced I could not stop taking Percocet because of pain. My addiction was full blown and I was taking up to 10 pills a day.  Suboxone helped me end the nightmare. I weaned down from 8mg to 2mg in 5 months.  This is my third day off of 2mg and I feel some symptoms but I know it won't last. I learned to exercise with the Suboxone and take care of my body. Be strong and take care."


"I started Simponi  Approx 1 year ago.  I was first on methotrexate for about a year but developed a really bad cough and scarring on lungs.  I then was put on Remicade which took away every pain I had but on third infusion, I had an allergic reaction so I had to be taken off.  Now I am on Simponi and by the third infusion, I have had no pain at all and no side effects.  I am on Medicare which pays for 80% and my UHC which pays the 20%...so I feel really lucky."


"So glad to find this site and to read I'm not the only one who has experienced awful side effects. Only had the one injection and bar a couple of weeks in total I have bled the whole time. This has been going on for almost 6 months now. Starting to affect my relationship. Avoid like the plague if all the other reviews are anything to go by."


"Started on 50mg then had issues went to 100mg all is fine now. If I didn't have this medicine I'm sure my life would be a shambles now. I have zapping now and then but who cares life is great."


"For more than one year I%u2019m taking Valtrex, a 500 mg dose a day. I had a newborn daughter so I decided to take care of her against herpes, as you know, this virus can kill a kid younger than 3 months. I didn%u2019t have an outbreak all this period of time, it%u2019s wonderful. "


"I have high pressure in my head from a brain injury last year. Morphine won't touch what Dilaudid can. It has worked great for my headaches which they say is the worst head pain ever experienced. So anyway a lot of narcotics will give me rebound pain but this one does not. Only side effects if not given with Zofran, it makes me vomit."


"My experience with Epiduo has been phoenominal. It's been 2 years and I have developed a solid skincare routine based on it, my skin is looking better than ever.

 I have recommended this product to two of my friends, who have also seen results.

Epiduo is very drying to the skin. I recommend asking at your doctors/pharmacy for a deep moisturiser, I made the mistake of using over the counter brands such as simple and E45 which could not help my extremely dry skin. I recommend Cetraban.

Epiduo is amazing, definitely worth a try."


"Unfortunately Side effects have required cessation - bruising, coughing up blood, brain shivers - however it was excellent for treatment of depression and major sleep disorder (longstanding night terrors)."


"I started in Nov of 2014 @ 185 lbs and am a 46 yo F, 5'5". I have been an avid exerciser for about 12 yrs now so that wasn't a problem for me. I found the qsymia most helpful in the area of energy. Ever since turning 40 I have struggled with energy and have found that a daily nap was necessary. I no longer need naps as a daily routine. I also get full much faster. I wasn't given a diet program by my doc but I have stuck to approx 1200 cals a day, no processed foods or white sugar and do allow myself one cheat meal, incl wine once/wk on a date night w/my husband and have since week one. I have lost 33lbs and 43 inches! I've found that the weight just keeps dropping ea week! This works!!"


"I was on Depo from the ages of 17-21 with absolutely NO problems, NO bleeding, it stopped my periods completely, NO side effects. I went back on the depo August 2013 (currently ages 25-27) and have been getting the shots every 3 months on the first date they are due. I have been spotting/bleeding almost the whole time. When I have sex it seems to make me bleed more. Everything has been ruled out and its just been blamed as a side effect of the Depo from my doctor. I also managed to get pregnant and have a miscarriage while on the shot/on time with each due date. The longer I am on this the more side effects I am starting to get (acne, SEVERE depression, anxiety, and mood swings.) I recommend for younger only."


"I have been suffering on and off with UTIs for about 4 years now (my mother and grandmother are prone to them and I see to have inherited that, unfortunately), and I mean SUFFERING. My symptoms get to the point of missing work and making trips to the ER. This past infection was the first time that I was put on Macrobid and I have nothing more to say than that it is a miracle drug. Within 2 hours of taking the first dose, the urgency of needing to urinate had diminished tenfold. On day two now (fourth dose), and all of the pain is gone. I am on many more medications and the fact that my doctor could find an antibiotic that wouldn't interact with anything I was currently taking (including birth control) was incredible. Will use in the future."


"Worst medicine ever. I'm not allergic to anything by the way. I was prescribed for a uti and had to stop after 5 days. Migraines, eyeballs throbbed, chest was in excruciating pain, neck pain, upper and lower back pain, stomach and ovary pin, and leg pain, especially in the knees, onto of of that, nausea, loss of appetite, dizziness, the immediate and random need to throw up, and worst of all...a red rash all over my body. To top that off,  and loss of sex drive. I have never had an allergic reaction to a medicine before...I will never take this again. BEWARE!!!!"


"I just wanted to post my experience with lexapro. I have been on it for about four weeks and it has changed my life for the best. Before I got prescribed this medicine I was going to bed crying and waking up crying. Couldn't keep up with my Mother duties cause I was scared I was going to die and was having horrible panic attacks. I have not had any panic attacks since the end of the first week and I have not had the nausea feeling since week three, so I am doing way better. Didn't really have any other side effects from the medicine. I can't wait to I see my doctor so I can thank her for saving me from anxiety and depression."


"I have been on Prozac for only 6 days. I noticed a mild improvement where my depression episodes weren't so severe. The thoughts of suicide are subsiding, but I'm beginning to feel a bit absent minded. There are times of the day that I feel very tired or sleepy, but I don't feel like crying or over reacting for everything. My doctor said that the level needs to build up in my system.  I hope I keep feeling better and the blah feeling improves. Decreased libido? I didn't have much to begin with. I noticed no change."


"I have been taking propranolol for the last 5 days along with 20mg of fluoxetine due to severe anxiety. My doctor told me to take it at night, but I missed last nights dose because I fell asleep, and woke up this morning with intense anxiety. "


"So I got nexplanon put in on March 3nd 2015. I didn't have any side effects until I started bleeding on March 21st. I have bled heavy for 6 months straight since March 21st and it doesn't seem like its stopping any time soon. I have felt sad  and I get mad at everything. I'm most definitely getting it out soon. It's definitely not worth it."


"I used Clobex this summer for itching and dry flakes in my scalp.  I became sick with a bad cold and later turned to pneumonia.  I was sick all summer long with trouble breathing and wheezing.  I went to an ENT and a lung doctor. None of us could figure out what was causing the lung problem.  After several months I was getting better with the breathing problems.  Last week I used Clobex again because the itching scalp came back.  Two days later I am having breathing problems.  I put 2 and 2 together, read the side effects of Clobex and breathing problems and wheezing are the first side effects listed.  All that suffering because I did not read the medical bulletins earlier."


"It was really good medicine for people with anxiety and panics disorders. I been taking sertraline (Zoloft) 100 mg and Buspar 20 mg total morning and evening and it was really helping me out with general anxiety and reduce panics from my daily life. I had this thing when I go in to any store myself I feel like everyone is watching me like I am going to steal something. That triggers my anxiety and my stomach aches and breathing pattern switch to worst situation ever. Facial all red and it was really painful life. Buspar took care 70 percent of that problem for others was 9 out of 10. I say Yes to Buspar. I suggest talk with your psychiatrist about acute anxiety and consult about having Buspar."


"Just started week 4...lost 9 lbs... I have not changed what I eat... My wife has noticed that I eat less at meals decreased my in-between meal snacking... And the biggest thing that I have noticed... I am not craving sweets... Woo-hoo!!!!"


"I found that the side effect of lack of appetite was truly terrible  .Food had no taste and I just couldn't eat.  I also didn't sleep well.  I haven't taken a pill in 3 days and I'm still not eating right."


"Pentasa is the only drug I take and it works great! Never have had any side affects.  I was in horrible pain from the cramping until I started taking it over a year ago.  I am very pleased with this medicine."


"I have severe osteoarthritis of the right knee and was facing a certain total knee replacement.  As a "last resort" for pain relief, I tried Celebrex 200 mg.  For about two months, there was no impact on pain or improved knee function.  Then (as if by magic), the constant pain went away and my knee function returned to just about normal. I now have the ability to exercise and move like the whole thing never happened! I'm certainly glad I stuck with the medication, as it's been "almost a miracle".  Now, I have to decide whether to proceed with knee replacement, or will Celebrex buy me a few more years."


"I started trying with home remedies to get rid of warts (Acv) but saw no results. When I was prescribed imiqumod I was not very diligent about applications but saw some small results. However, I refilled my prescription and began to follow the 3 day a week regimen and after 3 weeks even the largest warts have subsided. There was some intense irritation (reason for the 9 out of 10) but as long as it is only applied where needed and washed well, the results are great!"


"It did not work. Had to go on to another drug."


"Worked fine for 2 days - burning and itching returned on day 3."


"I began my weight loss journey with Contrave on 4-10-2015 after being prescribed by my PCP. I went for my follow-up appointment today 4-20-2015 and I have not lost weight which is currently at 178lbs. I'm now on my 2 pills a day and it has definitely been a difference in my cravings and hunger feelings. I'm able to say no even though the foods look and smell good. However my 1st 7 days I was still hungry and craving sweets but no bad side effects thus far, other than being bloated and gassy. My doctor stated everyone doesn't initially lose weight within the first 10 days but there are some that do. I'm hoping I will see results soon trying to stay positive and continue to workout and watch my calorie intake."


"I love this medication. I had gone through a very stressful period and was a basket case. I like benzodiazepines but their addictive quality makes them hard to get and hard to get off of. My doctor put me on 20mgs of citalopram and it didn't help that much. Then, she put me on 40mgs. It took 3 weeks but it started to work. No side effect."


"For me with Chronic Cluster Migraines the Dihydroergotamine injections eliminates the migraine within 30 minutes and is best. I also use cold neck pack, keep in the freezer, and Oxygen, I have an oxygen generator set at 6 ml. I used to use Migranal, similar side. Migranal is not covered by Medicare/AARP United Healthcare ($500 retail each),but DHE45 is. Preferred plan appears to have best benefits but still expensive. Instead of 1 ml dose, I cut back to .35 ml and get 3 shots from each ampule, still works great for me. I fill 3 needles and keep available. DHE not available due to manuf shortage (Valient) until Jan, 2017 and they are only supplier. Waiting 2 months will be difficult so I have to ration."


"This was the first medication I tried after being diagnosed with bi-polar dissorder. at first I started at 25mg and it worked for a few weeks after the initial week of pure headaches and drowsiness. Soon after though it became ineffective and my anxiety levels progressed. It seemed like because my body relied on the drug I didn't know how to deal with my swings without them so I felt like my swings were worse. Then we kept getting higher and it worked but kept stopping until I got to 200mg one in the morning one a little later. We did this so when the half life wore off I could take it again, and so far this has been amazing. My swings are calm and I feel genuine happiness aside from my anxiety (which I am trying different meds for) I'm great"


"I've only been on this med for  5 days and I feel FABULOUS!!!  On my last 40 mg dose today & then upping to 80.  It's been a year of hell on my antidepressants with cycling up & down. I call it the the roller coaster of emotions. My depression would only improve for a short time & then I crashed back down.  I can't believe how amazing I feel in such a short amount of time.  So thankful!!!!"


"GERD, Esophagitis, and a Hiatal Hernia. Take both Cimetidine and Prilosec daily and was still having heartburn. The emergency room gave me Carafate and it's wonderful. Not only does it stop heartburn in it's tracks, but it also prevents future bouts of heartburn.

There are some rules on taking this medication, and those rules can be a bit of a pain if you are not used to them. You cannot take this medication within a half hour of taking any antacids. You also need to take it one hour before or two hours after eating. Swallowing the Carafate pill can be a little bit intimidating as when you swallow it, you get a choking sensation. Make sure to take it with plenty of ice water. Try to numb your throat with cold water prior to taking."


"I got this birth control inserted in April 2010 as I was in a long term relationship and taking the oral pill but was very forgetful in taking it. Implanon was recommended by a friend who I trusted very much so I did no research and took her word for it!! I have to say I have never looked back since. After reading the side effects I can honestly say I've never had any! I get the usual monthly trouble i.e. headaches and cramps but nothing compared to what I would be use to. I do get my period every month like clock work to the day to the hour which I find very reassuring. I also have a very healthy sex life with my partner and have had not experienced weight gain in fact I have lost 3 stone on a healthy diet since it was put in."


"I have been on Flonase off and on, but mostly on, for almost 20 years. It works wonders for my allergies, no side effects, and best of all no pills."


"When I first started taking it my breasts were very sore, other than that it's kept my periods much lighter and manageable, and I haven't gotten pregnant using this as my only form of birth control. I've known people who haven't had good results from it, but I'm pretty sure it's one of the cheapest birth control pills out there and would definitely try it before switching to something else. I have no insurance and using my pharmacy's discount program I pay $7.50 for it."


"At first I was scared because I heard some people had non stop bleeding. But I've been on this for about a year now and it's been great. I get my period , maybe once every 2 months but I rarely get it. I don't have to worry about it and I have no side affects. I've tried the shot and the pill before and don't get me wrong the pill was great. It was just the matter of remembering.  I hated the shot. I only did it once and I stopped because it gave me bad stomach pains and I was consistently bloated.  So my body took the implant pretty well and I don't plan on taking it out anytime soon."


"Don't let the bad reviews fool you! I've tried about 10 different antidepressants. This one's the best. Yes there is no "perfect pill". But this one's close to it. I finally have had a break with my obsessive thoughts. I definitely feel less anxious and depressed. This is the only SSRI to not make me feel numb. And the only effective anti-depressant for me. It doesn't make me feel jittery either.

When I first started this medication I had issues with drowsiness, insomnia and sexual side effects. But all of that went away in a months time. I really hope this medication doesn't disappear! It's quite literally a life saver. So thankful to whoever made this drug."


"I started Bupernex for pain 10 years ago, and it has been a life saver to me. I tried pain pills and they did not come close to giving me good pain relief.
Subutex and Suboxone are only approved for detox.
Bupernex Injection is just approved for pain relief. Bupernex gave me back some quality of life back. No pain pill, lasted long enough or came close to relieving the pain like Bupernex. It does not give you constipation at all."


"Makes me feel extreme fatigue and cravings for sugar are too much. Not really sure its working for me."


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"Wonderful experience. 59 years old and the first pill was 100mg- I was 20 again. Very hard erection and I experienced great sex with my wife. Cost is expensive and my insurance did not cover. On the second try I cut the 2nd pill in half and had a great time. Felt the flushing but it was a mild after effect or symptom. I want to try a different erectile dysfunction medication. I take a statin and with age my erection was diminishing. With Viagra I get a very hard erection that lasts. "


"This medication gave me headaches from the very first dose. They lasted 3 weeks. I volunteered to try bunivail, so I stuck it out for 3 full months. I have to admit these have been the worst three months ever. I would sweat all day. Hot yet had the chills, I couldn't enjoy food. I forced myself to eat. I would start having withdrawals 4-5 hours after I took it. The ungodly hunk of slim that was left over after an hour would float all over my mouth. This drug sucks. Today I got put back on subs and I kid you not  I feel amazing. I am normal again, if I missed a dose of two of subs I was fine with this bunivail I had to do more than I was supposed to just to feel normal. I wouldn't recommend anyone to switch to this crap.."


"This medication did wonders for my soreness and pain from Rheumatoid Arthritis but if someone would have told me I would have devastating and irreversible eye damage due to taking it, I would have chosen a different drug for sure (at least after the 5-7 year mark when it is known to cause major problems that will be with you for life!)"


"Tried Bupropion SR generic first, worked well for depression and rid me of my feelings of despair and hopelessness but it made me very irritable and I was up and down all day. I switched to genuine Wellbutrin XL and what a difference, can only assume the coating on these is superior as my irritation is completely gone and I feel leveled out all day. Was given Citalopram first and lasted four days on it, felt spaced out mentally but the sexual side effects were too much to deal with, none of those with Wellbutrin, in fact the opposite. I was at the end of my tether, this medicine makes me feel normal."


"I posted my initial experience with Prozac a few months back and it still is working great! I have lost a few pounds, still eat much less than before and my anxiety is all but gone. I no longer need Klonopin-I was taking about 5 of those a week prior to Prozac. I am on a low dosage and have not needed to adjust up or down.

Bottom line-my anxiety is under control and I feel great-without any side effects."


"I was so upset to hear that my insurance no longer covered ortho era. I absolutely loved that patch! I never had any side effects and it even decreased my appetite to where I lost a decent amount of weight over the year I was on it. Unfortunately, I'm about to start my 3rd patch of this one and have had terrible experience with it so far. I love the ease of only having to change it once a week but the symptoms so far aren't worth it. I have bloating, constipation, headaches, tiredness, tender breasts, terrible mood swings/depression, acne, and I'm constantly craving sweets! I've been eating like a total hog. I plan on sticking with it, hoping that the symptoms will subside. I will update after a few months of taking it if my symptoms get any better."


"Amazing! I started this medication May 2015 at 265. It's now November 2015 & I'm down 46 pounds!

Hate hate hate dry mouth!!!"


"I have tried all of it and so far Dilaudid works best for me."


"I use atenolol as one of three medications now (along with Norvasc and Hydrochlorothiazide) and the combination is working well. Blood pressure ranges in the 130/80 range and lower. I need it this low since I am a diabetic."


"This medicine has changed my life.  After 3 courses of Levaquin for MRSA after surgery last summer I thought that the extreme fatigue, muscle pain, mental fog and joint pain that I've had were just part of aging, I'm 61, or side effects of the antibiotic. My TSH levels were in normal range, but my Naturopath saw that the free T-3 and T-4 were very low.  We started Nature-Throid in late July and by August,I was starting to feel human again. It's GREAT."


"I began Contrave right around the last week of December of 2015. I was over 400lbs. I've struggled with weight my whole life. The first two weeks I had some side effects of feeling loopy and more talkative. I'm now on my 13th week and I've lost 45 lbs. It was very easy in the beginning. I use the Scale Down system daily and it is ok. Unfortunately I've hit a plateau and even with the max dosage I'm having cravings again. I think if I can get my mind back on track I'll be ok but this was definitely not a quick fix. You still have to change your lifestyle. If you're not prepared for that, don't even bother taking this. Only side effect I still experience is dry mouth. But that helps get in all the water I need to drink daily."


"I've been on this medication for over six months now for my severe ADHD. I take it as needed to get my studying done. Usually 10mg two or three times a day does the trick nicely. Before starting Ritalin I failed miserably at college and could never focus or study for more than 1 minute. Now I get near perfect scores across all my subjects. I take it in the evening (after 7pm) as this is when I get my work done. Also I experience no comedown or crash when I take it in the evening. This medication literally saved my life allowing me to continue my studies and pursue my interests. It hasn't lost it's effectiveness in over six months and I have very little side effects. God bless Novartis for inventing this life changing drug."


"This was prescribed to me for scalp psoriasis after trying a medical shampoo and another topical lotion with no relief from the itch and flakes. I found within the first few applications it relieved the itch and got rid of about 90% of the plaques on my scalp. I have been using it for almost a month now and its made a worlds difference for me!
The only reason I've not given it a 10/10 is how greasy it is, its hard to apply and much harder to remove from my hair.
After trying a couple of things I've found that the trick is to use baby oil to break down the stickiness and use dish soap to wash it out (I do this step at night before bed) then in the morning I use Loreal's extraordinary clay hair mask to absorb the remaining baby oil!"


"Just took the pill and already making me sick "


"Started out on generic XL 150mg/day taken in am.  After 2 weeks, started seeing results;  feeling great all day with occasional depression at the end of day.  Doc increased to XL 300 mg/day.  Big improvement - more energy/motivation, no problem with any side effects except for welcomed weight loss!  Dropped 18 lbs in two months. Real easy to diet on this med!"


"I was on this drug after a traumatic experience that brought my anxiety up further than it ever had been. It helped take the edge off for the first few weeks during the summer, yet after a month into university when everything became stressful again, I stopped seeing results. I went up to 50mg after being on 25mg and I felt absolutely awful. I felt like I was trapped in a box but had to cary the weight of it everywhere. Functioning became harder and harder and I wasn't myself. I went back down and immidietly felt like I did after being on no medication. However at this point I started feeling depressed and suicidal, things that are not usual for me. Now I am beginning to try Fluvoxamine and hopefully it can fix what Zoloft caused."


"I was on Topamax for over 15 yrs and am finally coming off of it. It seemed like a miracle drug for the first few years but soon started having major side effects. I've had kidney stones every two years, no memory, major hair loss, tingling in feet and hands and other minor side effects.I wish it hadn't taken me so long to realize that the benefit of less migraines was not worth all of the side effects of topamax. Please think twice before taking this med. This med cost me $187 when first started because they didn't have a generic but since They have generic now it cost me less than $2.00!!!"


"Have used this drug for 2-3 yrs, at 2mg.
Not so effective right now, having to attend G.P.
to see if drug can be increased"


"This made my skin look beautiful! Within 2 weeks, I had a noticeable improvement in my skin. Only issue was the severe mood swings it would give me (which is why I'm not on it). I would cry for no reason and would lash out at others). I noticed how upset I would get and did not like feeling that way."


"I was on gildess for a year when all of the sudden the pharmacy switched me to bilsolvi 1/20. For the last few months I've been experiencing extreme anxiety to the point of jumping out of my skin. I can't sleep. I'm not sure if it's my anxiety or the pill causing my extreme nausea everyday. But it's almost unbearable. I do not recommend this pill. I've been thinking oh man am I pregnant? Because of the nausea. So I thought after months let me look at some reviews. To my amazement there isn't one good review on this pill. I haven't gained weight but I feel like crap. Switching asap!"


"Makes my heart race due to anticholinergic effects"


"I have been using Kariva for five months now and it's been pretty good. I had some itching, mood swings, spotting and lowered sex drive in the first two months. After the first three months all the side effects were gone and I've been feeling great with the pill ever since. I had no weight loss or gain and over all good health. Just wanted to share."


"Excellent for anxiety, keeps you calm,better than diazepam or xanax, or oxazepam, taken 4mg in the morning, helps me sleep at night. Been on it for about 5 years now. Tried all those horrible SSRIs which make you really sick. Stops feelings of anger, also really helps your self esteem."


"Okay, I'll do pros and cons here because there are plenty to say for both:
Pros: Cleared up my acne tremendously! I only broke out slightly around my period, but other than that I was the clearest than I had been since puberty! Also, my breasts went up about half a cup size, which is always fun. In terms of weight, I didn't notice much of a difference, neither loss or gain.
CON: It made me horribly depressed. It was a gradual slump, but after about 5 months on it, I went from being bubbly, social, and dedicated student athlete to someone who didn't want to do much but sit in bed and sleep all day. I was still sociable, but it took effort. I finally stopped Gianvi and was back to normal in a month. Everyone's different, but be careful on this medicine."


"I've was dubious about lithium and didn't want it. Time came that it was a choice left. At first I had nausea, and thirst. My doctor out me on a XR brand and it was better.  I can honestly say today, I don't know if it's working or not.  It is such a medicine that just does what it needs to do.  But a warning is- watch your salts either on your plate or in the sun.  I was told by the chemist and then I became aware when one day, I was out in the heat and walking around. I felt faint after a while. Next day I felt washed out.  And this has happened a few times.   Lithium is based on salts and this can play a little chaos.  Especially in the heat."


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"Has done wonders for me. I've been taking them for almost 4 years along with another medication. It helps with the pain and also allows you a good nights rest."