"Well this is my first time on birth control and it wasn't that bad. I just finished my first month. The first week I was on it I was extremely moody I cried alot.Then I noticed that the nice person I was during my normal period cycle was spreading itself through out my regular life. I experience no weight gain, no bloating, hardly any  cramps (which is the only reason I even got on the pill) and my period was super light"


"Tastes great."


"A1c. dropped from  9 to 5.9 over 5 months with no serious side effects. Lost 60 lbs on low carb diet, 100 more to go.

Only problem is the price. Way too expensive for me, will have to stop when prescription runs out."


"I took Ambien and it didn't do anything at all."


"Restasis - not the greatest. Seems to cause light sensitivity and filminess to where it can be like trying to see thru very light smoke or fog. I have not been impressed.
Theratears or something else seems to provide better relief.
 I think it would be worth investigating to see if Restasis is less effective on people over 60, or who have had ocular implants.
The actual price of the stuff  seems a real gouge. Fortunately, insurance pays the most of it."


"I have tonic-clonic seizures due to a malignant tumor in my frontal lobe.  I was prescribed phenytoin, which controlled the seizures but my doctors could not get my blood levels stable so I was constantly oscillating from sub-therapeutic to toxic.  After 6 months of trial and error with no success, I was switched to Keppra.  Keppra failed to control the seizures and I became hyperactive, easily agitated, and began having suicidal thoughts. My doctor made me switch back to phenytoin. The FDA recently required the manufacturer of Keppra to change the warning label to include these as known adverse reactions in some patients."


"Just started Junel Fe 1/20 after being without anything for 2 yrs and the only side effect I get with this brand is ACNE. I was always pretty clear skinned until these. It's been 3 months and I can't get my skin to clear up. I also wish they had the last week of reminder pills. I tend to forget to take them and I think it would help a lot.  I'm going to give it another month and if I still can't get it to regulate then I'm switching."


"Sanctura has given me freedom to be more than 10ft from the bathroom. An unexpected bonus is that it cleared up the last problems of my depression. I am free of suicidal thinking, able to be in crowds. So I am enjoying life more than I've ever had in the past."


"I was given Clarifoam EF by my dermatologist for my cystic acne. I must say it did not work at all for me, it didn't get rid of break outs or stop them. I had been using it for 4 weeks and still managed to get 3 painful cystic pimples between my eyebrows."


"Holly crap my vagina was on fire. But it feels so much better now. My tip use an ice pack and suffer through the pain."


"I've titrated to 150mg and this medication has brought me back from the brink of disaster, along with positive thinking sertraline has allowed me to make certain decisions and make certain lifestyle changes to help my depression and anxiety ease to the point of near 'normalcy'"


"22; getting married in August- I received my Mirena at the beginning of January 2014 and I am currently loving it! Like many of you I did extensive research before deciding on a birth control. I decided to go through with Mirena and having it  inserted hurt REALLY BAD because I've never experienced something passing through my cervix. I turned white immediately and nearly passed. I cramped for about two weeks but used ibuprofen and it was fine. My fianc"


"I've been bleeding for days ever since I started using lutera and it won't stop, it's been 2 weeks"


"When I first was put on Abilify I thought I wouldn't be able to take it. I constantly had to move my feet. I developed restless leg syndrome. I hung in there and kept taking it. After a couple weeks had passed, the restless leg stopped. I have now been stable on Abilify for 4 years now. My mood swings are non-existent now. I don't have the emotional ups and downs that I used to. However, I have gained 34 pounds since starting this medicine. My doctor would like me to switch to Geodon, in hopes of losing the Abilify weight. I am scared to switch since I've done so well on the Abilify. But I must lose some weight and get my cholesterol down, since Abilify also raises cholesterol. Besides the weight gain, I've been thrilled with Abilify."


"The longest time I was able to stay sober was when I went to rehab in 2004.  I started drinking as soon as I got on the plane.  I have been a heavy daily drinker for over 30 years.  At the end I was so depressed and could not function.  Took a bunch of pills and a bottle if vodka which landed me in the hospital. Upon release ,my Dr wrote me a prescription for Campral.  Haven't had a drink or wanted one for 2 weeks now .  I had forgotten what it was like to be happy!  I swear by this drug!"


"I have been taking Nuvigil for over a year. It has been a great thing for me. I was starting to be afraid to drive, even in the morning after a good night sleep. My doctor helped me by prescribing the 250 mg and I split them.  I keep myself able to manage with the 125 mg by only taking it the days that I work, and skipping one day midweek that I schedule heavily with more physical stuff to keep me alert. I also notice anxiety building if I take it daily for several weeks, or don't get enough sleep while I am taking it."


"Seroquel changed my life.  After roughly 20 years of treatment with medications for borderline personality disorder I had a new doctor put me on Seroquel.  At first I resented the sedation, but after time I adjusted to it and the dosage was moderated and timed differently. Ultimately, however, it was the first medicicne to thoroughly handle my anxiety, and stop my obsessive thoughts in their tracks.  The only downside has been the carbohydrate cravings and weight gain, but even those have become manageable with other supplements and medications.  The gains far out weigh losses."


"I was pretty skeptical with buying this product. Me & my boyfriend had unprotected sex on a Tuesday and again that following Thursday and his sperm actually went in me. On Tuesday I took the pill 1 hour after we had sex. I didn't have enough for plan B so had to get this instead. We had unprotected sex again on Thursday (stupid I know) so I took it AGAIN but this time I took it 9 hours after I was the most fertile on this day. (You're not supposed to take two in the same week) Let me tell you I got my period 4 WEEKS EARLY. THIS PRODUCT WORKS. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT!!"


"Synthroid gave me horrible migraines, two to three a week.  Nothing seemed to alleviate them except getting off of the medication"


"I started using this product on Friday and have already seen results. I love this medicine and am so glad to have this."


"I have been on this medicine for about 2 months. My side effects were headache, thirsty, tired and wired. Felt kind of like I was stoned, constipation, insomnia. Most of the side effects went away after I got to the full dosage. Still a headache occasionally. And still feel wired sometimes. But I haven't lost any weight. I know it's a slow working pill but nothing. In 2 months. It has curbed my appetite and cravings. But no weight loss is frustrating."


"I'm taking Lamictal for bipolar type 2. I have been mentally ill for years and only started getting help recently. I've tried Prozac, Wellbutrin, zoloft within the last year and none worked. I started taking Lamictal about 4 months ago and have been on the dose of 300mg a day for about 2 1/2 months. It has made me feel much more stable, not perfect… But much more stable. My stable mood is depressed, so I still am adding an anti-depressant to my list of medications. I'm 25 years old."


"I have been taking Celexa for 13 years for anxiety/irritability which it works great for. Sexual side effects are terribly disappointing - lack desire and difficult to climax. Anytime I try to go off, the anxiety and irritability are present within the 2nd day. Really wish I could find something that worked as good without the side effects. No other medicine has even touched anxiety/irritability the way Celexa has."


"This should be the first thing you take when you realize you have back pain. At the very least this will take the sharp edge off and give you enough time to get to Urgent Care or an immediate doctor appointment. I have noticed that for extended use (2-5 days) the pain symptoms slowly come back, but at least this is something I can buy OTC."


"I am 39 years old my whole life I had normal periods some months the cramping was awful but they were regular same time every month then about 2 years ago they began coming earlier every month I was having 1 twice a month I saw my Gyno 5 months ago (July) who did ultrasound  said it all looked normal I was back in Oct the bleeding was getting worse he prescribed Provera 10mg  once a day to start when I began bleeding again he said it would stop the bleeding so I did as instructed and bled for 10 days straight it stopped only to return 9 days later for another 9 days, stopped for a week then started again the 17th of this month(Nov) this time it started brown in color it is the 30th STILL bleeding"


"Symlin, for me, has allowed proper digestion and has eliminated loose stools... which I experienced for 48 years and thought of as a 'normal' condition... and has brought signifigant comfort to my personal life. I am careful to delay injection until the meal is in front of me ready to eat to head off any negative nausea effect."


"My son has an egg allergy and therefore has never been able to be vaccinated against the flu. For the first time at 13, he came down with the flu, and he really thought he was going to die. Severe resp. distress and temps of up to 104 that would not budge. Started Tamiflu on day 2 along with antibiotic for possible pneumonia, and he is eating and drinking and feeling like  a new person on day #2. Tamiflu probably saved us a two day hospital stay. I guarantee the antibiotic did not work its magic in 1 day. Well worth the $125.00 after insurance paid about $190.00. Price most likely because liquid form."


"Have developed visual problems, thinning hair on top of my head, insomnia, and loss of sexual interest."


"Wellbutrin XL is the only medication for depression I have taken that doesn't cause any side effects as far as I can tell, but still produces the desired results.  (According to my wife, children, and close friends.)  That makes it the right medication for me."


"I used Sklice last summer after many OTC fails.  I was going on vacation and desperate to get rid of the lice, staying with friends and family could not bring lice into their home.  It did get rid of the lice but I have had a very severe reaction and it is still on going after 7 months.  I have severe itching, painful cysts, dandruff and have lots 1/2 of my hair.  Had to take pain killers and sleep aids to survive.  Am I the only one with this reaction, does anyone else have a cure for the cure?  I have seen several doctors and dermatologist without relief."


"Aside from the out of pocket cost ($130.00 for me) I would recommend this drug.   It was effective in cleaning out my colon without having to drink copious amounts of fluid.   I chose the Orange flavor and it reminded me of powdered Tang orange juice - not unpleasant at all.    Better chilled if possible.   I followed the split dose regimen.  It took about 90 minutes for the first dose to start working, but the process lasted about 2 hours.   I did experience a slight, passing feeling of nausea at first, but it subsided once things got moving.   The second dose, next morning, took about the same amount of time to work, but the process only lasted about an hour,   My physician reported that colon prep was "excellent"."


"I have chronic sinus infections 2 to 4 times a year and this is the only thing that clears up the infection. I have had sinus surgery and taking everything else under the sun to treat them nothing but amox-clav 875 MG works. I guess I just have a rock hard stomach as long as I drink milk and if I get a upset feeling eat a cup of yogurt I have no problems ever, but that's just a few of us in the world who have cast iron stomachs. Hope this helps someone just e member to drink milk and eat dairy while you take the pill, and eat something a little solid at dinner and breakfasts"


"Was put on this because of PCOS, did exactly what it was supposed to do.  Got my period exactly every 28 days, no major side effects except for weight gain (part of which I blame for starting college at the same time).  Didn't gain weight at first, then I gained 10-15lbs, and overall I gained 35-40lbs.  It wasn't easy to lose the weight on this either, even with diet and regular exercise."


"Love this birth control. I was on Ortho and Emoq before this and it was awful horrible periods that never seemed to stop, I'm on my fourth month of this and no mood swings, no weight gain, no cramps, no random spotting/periods and when I do get my period, it's the lightest period I've ever had. Simply enjoying life with only 4 periods a year, YES."


"I think the physicians are prescribing too high a dosage for those that are having such terrible side effects.  My doctor started me with just 12.5mg.  Yesterday she increased it to 25mg and today I've had some dizziness, a little nausea and some palpitations. I'll go back to the 12.5mg - it didn't completely eliminate my pain but it was so much better.  I was able to do my house work and even did a little shopping which is very good for me.  I take Lyrica at night and just the 12.5mg Savella in the morning with breakfast. Maybe the physicians could reduce the dosage with better results.  My arms are still sore but not as bad.  I'll continue the Savella, at least for now."


"In 1981 I have had my first seizures.  These were diagnosed as epilepsy.  My neurologist put me on Dilantin.  However, I got some side-effects dizziness, etc.  Later on, I have no seizures for more than 8 years where another doctor decreased the dose to 2 tablets a day.  After which, there were no more side-effects.  I was seizure-free for more than 20 years now.  Though I've got some backaches and I've developed osteoarthritis."


"I've been down 3 surgeries in 11 months. Lost 60lbs and could not eat. I have been on Megace for 10 day's and I have gained 17 lbs. UNREAL! I have eaten $200 in groceries and have no plans to stop. MEGACE has beyond a doubt saved my life. Side effects are little to none. Dry mouth/more frequent urination/"Incredible appetite"! I am in it for the weight gain. Today I feel so good and strong, I caught myself running home from the store. "


"I've been on Junel for 9 months now. For the first month, I had the normal side effects of moodiness, weight gain, nausea, etc. I have not had those issues since. Overall, I've been happy with Junel. I've gotten a couple of yeast infections, but they cleared up with medication. I also struggled with breakthrough bleeding for the first several months, but that's common with any pill. What I'm concerned about currently is my acne. The pill has been helping my acne so far, but over the past couple of weeks I've been having issues (acne along the jawline, although not as bad as when I'm off the pill). I intend to monitor it for a month, but if it doesn't clear up I plan to switch."


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


"My experience with this has been alright... I got it August 1st of this year, and I didn't have my period until the 10th of this month. It was crippling pain, and so sudden. It lasted about an hour, and I've been getting it for anywhere between 30 minutes to 5 hours. I was hoping the periods would go away like they did with the pill. I haven't gotten pregnant, which is good. My moods have been crazy though, and I've been getting cravings like I'm pregnant, even without my period. I've put on a few pounds, but I'm not complaining about that. I've also started getting more acne, my face is more oily, my hair becomes greasy quicker, and my scalp, cheeks, forehead, and nose are always dry. I'm getting it removed asap."


"I'm 19 and Zoloft has been a LIFESAVER for me! I've had very bad generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, and mild depression. I recently had been on Xanax then Klonopin as needed, but I felt as if those types of medications wouldn't help me in the long run. I've been on 25 mg of Zoloft for a month and a half, and I feel WONDERFUL! The horrible, disabling anxiety I once had is almost nonexistent, and my depression melted away! My mood is stabilized, I have a lot of energy, focusing on school work is a synch, and I interact with others with confidence. Yes, I feel like a totally renewed, cleansed person with a constant sense of motivation! Zoloft saved my life! Little to no side effects either. Very mild antidepressant."


"I have been taking Zoloft for only a few days! I have noticed a decrease in my appetite and I hope it continues.  What an added bonus if it helps me lose some weight as well as lessen my stress and anxiety!"


"I have suffered from migraines for the past three years. I would wake up with a headache almost every single day and have a headache at least 27 days out of every month. I started taking just about a week ago and have only had one headache. I could not be any happier. I have had one strange side effect (a yeast infection), but that's a small price to pay for being headache free. I could not be happier."


"After my last two birth control experiences (Yaz made me a nightmare and Loestrin 24Fe gave me a rash and hives), this is a welcome change. I've had no problems since I started this pill. My mood is even and my periods are fine. I'm glad I finally found one that works for me!"


"Benzalkonium is the worst preservative ever.  I will not use again and will not use Allrex. The company can do better and has the assets to improve the product."


"My son has been taking intuniv for 3 years now and has shown major improvements. The prior medications were causing my son to have tics and violent outbursts. This medication helps him more with concentration and focus but when that is under control i notice the hyper activity is more tolerable. My sons grades improved drastically and i no longer receive phone calls from his school and teachers (this was a weekly if not daily occurence)."


"This medication worked for me for about 3 weeks. I started on 1.5mg then my doctor increased it to 3mg. After the increased I had an upset stomach, my chest felt very heavy, and it was difficult for my to swallow and speak without gasping for air. My doctor wants me to go back down to 1.5mg I told my doctor I am taking myself off. Anything that bothers my breathing I can't tolerate."


"For the first few weeks, I felt amazing. So much better, I couldn't believe it. I hadn't been that totally free from visions with any other medication. I didn't much enjoy randomly falling asleep when I took my afternoon dose, but at the time it seemed worth it. However, after about a month, I started feeling like the best thing for me to do would be to kill myself. I didn't get depressed, none of my old symptoms returned, I just felt like it was the logical thing to do. It felt so normal that I didn't report it to my doctor for a month. He told me to stop taking Saphris and within 2 weeks all of my suicidal thoughts stopped. My symptoms returned, but it was a fair trade. I just want people to know and to be careful."


"I am on week 8 using 5% flourouracil once a day for 6 weeks M-F.  Thank goodness I had weekends off or I might not have stuck with it -- weeks 5 and 6 were exceptionally painful.  My chest is still red and flaky and there is still pain/itching (reminds me of Shingles just not as intense).  And I'm able to sleep through the night again without waking due to pain when shifting in my sleep. I'm glad I stumbled on this site.  I'm stopping on the way home for vinegar and moisturizer since several of you seem to have found relief."


"I have been taking this medication for about 4 days now, still feel hungry and have some what of cravings, but I usually never have extreme cravings to begin w/. That beings said I did read someones review declaring not to quit yet, because it took at least the 2nd week before she actually felt like something/Contrave was working. So I am hopeful that this is true. The drug does make me SUPER super tired, which sucks, as I suffer from chronic fatigue, due to a tick born illness. I'll stick with it and I will post an update then....."


"My stomach was not bloated and my intestinal tract was functioning as it never has before-I felt more alert, less tired and sluggish and even lost some weight.  I am very upset that this was taken off the market."


"I was prescribed tramadol by my gynecologist to help combat my debilitating menstrual cramps that OTC pain relievers couldn’t touch. For many months it worked wonders, giving me enough pain relief to go from bedridden and in misery to completely functioning.

However, I was unaware that one of the rarer side effects of this medication was a risk of seizure. I took a dose this morning for my cramps and ended up having a grand mal seizure and ending up in emergency care. I have no prior history of epilepsy, and the doctors seem to believe that the Tramadol is the cause and have discontinued it from my regimen.

When this medication does work, it can be a godsend. But be cautious, as the side effects can be horrible."


"Hemiplegic Migraines cause a severe aura with ataxia that leave one side of my body paralyzed.  Valproic Acid & Magnesium Sulfate are the one thing that will counteract it every time!"


"Find the use of these to be easy to take, and has been very helpful to me.  I have had no side effects, other than the 12 hour ends a little bit less than this!
Have found that taking them at 12 hour intervals has not been quite right.
I see that sometimes I have a little less than 12 hour help, and other times have gone 14 to 15 hours and been fine. Depends on digestion maybe. Urinalysis showed the rate in my body to be less sometimes and not sure why?
Do know that while I was sick with the flu, I wasn't able to keep down these, and did have side effects of withdrawals."


"This drug helps with anxiety so much. I'm taking 0.5mg only when I need it. It works great."


"Phenergan seems to prevent some motion sickness with fewer side effects (but slightly less effectiveness) than Transderm-Scop.  The primary side effect of Phenergan is some drowsiness, which is dose-related."


"Was on Cymbalta for 2 years. Worked fabulous for anxiety and panic. Unfortunately I was diagnosed with Gastritis so me and my doctor felt it was best to switch to something else because this medicine has been found to cause stomach issues."


"Was given this for a severe migraine along with saline in a drip. After 10-15 minutes I was 100% better and wide awake ready to go and not in an anxious or wired way just felt ready to go home and pick back up my night. Nothing ever has worked this fast for me and I've been to the ER for migraines many times in the past. This was by far the best medicine given to me and I had no side effects whatsoever. 2 thumbs up for this medicine!"


"I have had Implanon for 3 weeks. I had been on Nuvaring for 2 years before getting Implanon. Insertion was definitely scary because I am scared of needles. My arm had a big bruise for about a week and my arm was sore for about 2 weeks. It almost felt like I had pulled a muscle. I have had a really light period similar to my normal period since getting Implanon. I would suggest to anyone who is interested talk to your doctor and determine if it is right for you. "


"Awesome medication for severe allergies. I have been taking this medicine now for 2 years. My environmental allergies were just getting worse and worse. I have been to many allergist who kept giving me nose sprays and shots once a week. After one year of continual shots and not getting better my doctor prescribed Tussionex. Just imagine feeling like you have a bad cold all year around, coughing, sneezing and feeling miserable. Tussionex made me feel normal. I had forgotten what it was like not to cough, have a runny nose and feeling like I had the flu. With the Tussionex I felt so good since it stopped the cough, the runny nose and all the aches and pains in my neck and sinuses. THANK YOU for Tussionex!"


"This product did NOT work for me.  After two sleepless nights I gave up.  My insurance company insists that I stay on this for a week.  What a joke."


"I have had the implant for 5 months now and have not had any bleeding, acne or weight gain once. It would be an absolute dream if it didn't give me constant anxiety attacks. I am getting it removed tomorrow. But everyone is different so don't let the reviews completely put you off, but do bear in mind that any depression/anxiety/crying IS definitely caused by it. its a VERY real side effect

Avoid if you have mental health issues!"


"I have only been on this a month.  I am one of the several of you ladies who are going thru the antagonizing trial and error for the "perfect" birth control.  Zarah seemed perfectly fine when it came to controlling my mood swings and not getting me prego!  BUT, I have gained weight, and on my period week my flow was very heavy and crampy, plus it lasted the whole 7 days....eww, I am not used to that.  I also did take note of how it effected my sex life.  I still wanted sex, but noticed I had a very hard time trying to orgasm.  sorry if that's too much info but I personally like knowing how the birth control effects my sex life.  I hope some of this info helps.  don't give up ladies!"


"I have been taking 10 mg for 2 years with no side effects. Before that I tried some non beta blocker meds and had all sorts of problems.

Bystolic lovers my blood pressure better than others. This is a great medication.

If you experience problems sleeping or dreams a lot at night, take it a little earlier in the afternoon. I take it at 5 pm and I sleep just fine now."


"I was diagnosed in January 2014 and I started this in March once I was able to get a tight schedule with my med times. I have little no no side effects. As long as you eat 350 calories and keep it No longer than 2  hours from doses you'll be fine. My T cell count wasn't low when I started but it was 680 now it's 950 and my viral load is undetectable! Don't delay on medication therapy start as soon as possible."


"MiraLAX is working well but it takes to long to work."


"It is the only NSAID I can take without setting off my asthma.

It kills the pain and allows me to walk.

No more choosing between breathing and walking."


"This drug is horrible and a one time dose the side effects were horrible and life threatening never take this drug!!"


"I have been taking this pill for about a year now . My doctor prescribed it to me because I was at 297 and at a high risk for many diseases. I have lost about 90 pounds and look like a completely different person. Adipex has worked as some sort of a miracle pill for me and I would suggest it to anyone that would take the pill as directed and be physically active as well. The one thing about Adipex is that if you do not take it when and how you are supposed to, you won't see the right results. Adipex does speed up your body a lot and may cause you to sweat or seem like you are going a million miles an hour. It doesn't do this to everyone, but it affects different people differently."


"I've been on saxenda for 3 months now and I have lost 28 pounds and I feel great.  I didn't feel good the first 6 weeks with nausea and I was tired often but now, no more side effect. I will continue for sure."


"I have been taking Mirapex for a number of years, and it has worked best for me. I take 1 tab during day, 2 in early evenings.
I had taken a high does of gabapentin/Neutontin, but some suppliers have a huge pill that was just too difficult for me to take."


"I've been on Sprintec for the past year, and I gave the drug 7/10 because it has been effective when it comes to birth control. I've gained 5ish pounds, have mood swings that are manageable, low sex drive, vomiting (after starting a new pack), and mild breakouts. These seem like normal side effects with estrogen based pills, but are super new to me coming from the Depo Shot. I know a lot of people that take Sprintec and LOVE it, but its not my favorite... Free with insurance though!"


"After the first day of taking Concerta I feel like: Oh , this is how normal people feel like. The medicine did not get me hyper but instead it made me feel a lot more alive. Exactly fit my expectation. Thank you."


"I'm 15 and have been getting migraines since I was 10 or 11. They got so bad I was going home early from school and have the next day off twice a week. I started taking amitriptyline when I was 13 or 14 and have had one migraine since"


"I have been on Aviane for 2 months and I think I am going to stop taking it. For 2 months my breasts have been extremely sore and don't fit in my bathing suits or bras like they used to. I know bigger breasts is usually a good side effect for most people on birth control, but when you already wear a 32 DDD the last thing you need is bigger breasts! I have also noticed much more bloating and weight gain (about 5-7 pounds). My face has stayed clear, but I can not deal with the sore breasts and weight gain."


"I have been on this birth control pill for 3 months now and have seen a change in my body as far as weight gain, night sweats and light periods to no period at all. Also my hair stylist brought it to my attention that my hair is also thinning."


"Was too sedative and I always woke up tired the next day and it made my heart feel heavy and it felt like it was beating slow."


"I have been on the contraception patch for 2 and a half years now and have absolutely no problem works perfect for me I get them free from my local sexual health clinic and I think am the only person who seems to be on the patch my friends all laugh when I show them it on my bum. Am so forgetful and forgot to replace it a couple of times but me and my boyfriend have had no pregnancy scares with it! The patch is a blessing and I wouldn't go on any other contraception."


"Started HUMIRA 8 weeks ago and my Psoriasis is worse than ever. It is causing worsening of itching, my hands and feet are dryer, itchy, painful than ever. I am developing new lesions in areas I never had before. My Dermatologist recommended to take it another 4 weeks but it is unbearable.  I read that some patients develop anti drug antibodies, I suspect I may be one of them."


"Very bad acid reflux and anxiety."


"You're here b/c your freaking out.. you messed up and think your screwed. You took plan b, but you're questioning everything happening to your body. I know b/c that was me just a day ago and a whole three weeks before. I read all these reviews too. I was relieved by all the positive feedback but so mortified by the occasional bad one. I had sex June 12, while I was ovulating, and the condom broke & he came in me (worst case scenario). I took plan b within an hour. Luckily my period came today, July 3, a week late. It was the longest wait of my life, as I had many signs of pregnancy, which is common!! My advice is stay busy, trust the process & stop researching. It's 95% effective, the 5% is just so that one girl who threw it up doesn't sue lol"


"When I was young I used to walk into a restroom and an old guy would be trying to pee.  When I left he was still trying to pee.  Well I ended up becoming that old guy.  I’m 50 and I have been diagnosed with BPH.  For the past 10 years I have had issues with my prostate.  I have been in and out of the doctors and urologist offices.  Also for the past few years I have had a tough time getting and maintaining an erection.  I have been taking 5mg of Cialis a day for the past 60 days.  Two words describe my experience wow / amazing.  I can now pee without any problem.  I'm ready anytime morning, noon, or night my wife and I want to have sex.    Before I would have to concentrate to get an erection and maybe or maybe not whether I could"


"I had brain surgery because I was jumped while walking home from college. My skull was crushed on the right side but luckily I have not suffered brain damage. The pain is intense at times though. This is the only medicine that makes it manageable."


"I have muscle problems in my upper and lower back from carrying drums in drumline in high school. My back hurts constantly every day (but a very tolerable and mild pain). But those of you with back problems know that you have good days and bad days. On the bad days I started taking 800mg Skelaxin, and it did absolutely nothing for my pain. It provided the same amount of relief that 2 or 3 Aleve provides."


"For $2000.00 for a one month supply,  this  is rubbish"


"I was diagnosed with Bipolar One about a year ago and originally took Abilify, until I realized it gave me severe anxiety.  My doctor changed me to Seroquel which I take before bed.  It did take a while to adjust to how sedating it was but it relieved me of my insomnia. However, I have been gaining weight steadily since beginning Seroquel with an insatiable urge to eat about an hour after I take my medication.  No matter what I do to lose weight - 15 pounds gained since Seroquel - I can not lose the weight.  I love the fact that it seems to work well with my body and cures my insomnia, but there's got to be something better for me that doesn't cause me to gain so much weight."


"I have idiopathic insomnia as well as sleep apnea. Although the CPAP helps the apnea, I still was waking up every hour or two during the night, never getting a restful night sleep. Then I was prescribed gabapentin for nerve pain and discovered that it also works for my sleep. I wake rested and have much more energy. Apparently GABA helps increase slow wave sleep so I am dreaming more also."


"I feel better today than I did yesterday that's for sure. I still have pain but now can move certain ways without it hurting so badly! I took it close to 10pm and didn't fall asleep till like 11:30pm and woke up for work at 7am I felt dizzy and foggy minded and excessively tired till about 10am. I definitely could not stop yawning while at work. I hope it's not the same for tomorrow because tonight I took it close to 8pm so I'm hoping I'll be ok."


"I had the implant put in 5 weeks ago and for the first 3 weeks everything was okay. I had some really light bleeding but it was manageable. However, the last 2 weeks have been awful! I've constantly been having migraines and feeling so unwell! I even threw up! I feel so bloated all of the time and I've put on soo much weight ! I really hope this calms down because its really affecting everything i do :'( obviously i want it taken out but the nurses advised me to keep it in for 6 months but honestly i dont know how much longer i can last! Constantly crying too :'("


"What Canadian Pharmacy did you use Woodman145?  I checked many and finally decided on one.  After reading so many reviews about ripoffs I placed a smaller test-order.  I bought 20, 20mg Tadalafil - generic Cialis - (they offered 4 free with my order for a total of 24) for $67 (including shipping) and got them in 7 days.  I'm still thrilled, considering my prescription cost was $75 for 4 pills.

Also...for those of you concerned about the "kicking in" time.  It takes about 1 hour and lasts up to 36 hours which is a much larger window than Viagra offers.  I also split the 20s because 10mg works as well for me."


"I have stage 4 RCC. the drug work for 4 years, the docs were surprised that it worked so long, I had most of the  Side effects diarrhea, hair turning white, stomach cramps but better than the pain. The tumors ate thru a rib, 2 neck vertebrae and my  kidney and some small ones in my lungs. The kidney and verabras were removed. The tumors  double in size I am now on Afinitor.
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"I suffer from trigeminal neuralgia. This is the first medicine that has ever worked. So far, I have no pain."


"I think this birth control is the best by far but I have not taken any other forms of it. I just really like that I don't ever have to worry about it like taking a pill everyday. One thing I don't like about it so far is that I have light spotting ever since I've had it but it's not a burden. I know that I can count on this birth control because I haven't heard stories of it not working. I have not gained a lot of weight but I can be moody from time to time but overall this birth control is the easiest option!"


"I just started taking them, they work great felt no pain in my knees and cleaned my house now let's go to work and see how they do."


"I was laboring with Pitocin, and I couldn't get an epidural, I had a shot of Nubain in my IV and only worked for 2 minutes (literally) and I was back to feeling the full brunt of my off the chart contractions, in fact they seemed worse. For my next baby I will just labor naturally and not even try the Nubain."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"Not the best tasting stuff but if you drink it fast it's not so bad.
I drink a lot of water on a regular basis so it wasn't as hard to get down the additional fluids.
it has a bit of a bitter aftertaste but it's manageable. It worked within about 20 minutes for me.
I'm looking forward to taking a good long nap after my procedure this morning."


"I am 51 yrs old and I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia about a month ago. My doctor prescribed Lyrica. My Mother also had fibromyalgia and was taking Lyrica. She suffered a lot of the sleepy/out of it side effect and didn't like that at all. It did ease some of her pain, but she was not willing to increase the dosage. I started taking Lyrica when diagnosed, and within just a day or two I felt incredible! I didn't hurt when I woke up in the morning. I could move and do regular activities around the house without the horrible pain I had before. I did have some of the loopy/confusion/unable to focus for a short time, but that went away. I'm so thankful for Lyrica. I can live and not just exist."


"I got my Paragard after my 2nd son 5 years ago and decided I would do a review because I see a lot of negative reviews! I haven't had any complications with my Paragard, I love my Paragard!!! My husband wants to try for a little girl but I'm not ready yet so Paragard is perfect for me until I decide if I want another baby or not. I love that it is hormone free and lasts 10 years!"


"I have been on this med for 12 days, so far i haven't seen a difference, in fact I'm thinking my Dr gave me a placebo. I have been very tired and sleeping more. I have tried Dexedrine and Concerta which I feel, worked better, but was harsh. I hope in time I will see the benefits."


Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome

"I was diagnosed with Sleep Apnea about 5 years ago. I use a bilevel cpap every night. I am a 60 year old male. I have chronic and severe back pain also. Between the sleep apnea and pain meds I was sleeping up to 18 hours a day. After finally getting insurance coverage for Nuvigil 150mg I started it about 5 months ago. I take it everyday. The first day I took it I was up for 20 hours straight and felt better than I had in 15 years. This drug worked great. A couple of days ago something happened. All of a sudden I'm back to spending all day in bed and can't stay awake. I don't know what happened. Hopefully next week when I see my doctor I can find out. I hope I don't need a stronger dose already."


"I have been using Jublia for 2.5 months, and results are really good. I guess all negative results are because each fungus is different and what is good for one is not for the other, My doctor told me to file the toenail very hard before applying this med. I bought hardest nail file I could find and did just that. After the first 2 weeks the damaged area completely fell off, but I still continue filing and applying med right after (once a day). Now my whole nail is pink and I don't really know if it's a new growth or just skin, There's some old nail left at both sides, but I hope it'll also come off by the end of 11th month of treatment. I live in Canada and I pay $17.80/bottle after insurance has covered it."


"I'm a 28 year old female and I started using Lexapro (10mg) after visiting my doctor and having my lab results back normal. Immediately it did three things: Made me EXTREMELY tired all the time, constipated and never hungry. I had to stop the medication after 8 days because the fatigue was too much to handle. They say it takes 4 to 6 weeks to feel effects but these came right away. Since being off my hunger and bowel movement went back to normal but I'm still so tired all of the time. I can't seem to ever have energy even after coffee. I'm scared I have triggered something else by taking Lexapro and wonder if I will ever feel energetic again. I've been off it a month now, the only positive thing I experienced was losing weight."


"Wow! 15 lbs. lost in 3 weeks. No side effects at all. Pairing it with weight watchers and finding this helps me stick to diet where before I would cave in 2-3 days.  I am no longer obsessed with sweets or feel overwhelming hunger.  I take Zoloft and have gained like 80 lbs in the 16 years I have been on it (in addition to having 6 kids). I previously(before kids and Zoloft) watched my weight but was a size 4-6(now size 18).  I finally see a way back to myself and a normal weight for me.  I would like to Lose 80 more over the next year :-) give it a try, I am thankful I did!"


"I was diagnosed in May '16 with a VR of 1410 and CD4 of 410. Due to the low VR resistance testing wasn't conducted (only above 2000). I didn't start treatment until June due to work travel, the Doc didn't want me to start medication and be away from the medical centre. Started treatment in June. After reading about other experiences here I decided to medicate at night, around 1800 every night. I also take medication for slightly elevated blood pressure. I was already taking it in the morning so decided to keep the two separate. Not sure why - I just thought it would be better to keep the medications separate. After a month I was tested again and my CD4 has risen to 680 and the VR is now undetectable. No side effects & feel great!!"


"I've been on this pill for over three years, because I used to be so miserable when I got my period. I haven't had any bad side effects at all, and I no longer get such horrible cramps. I also have shorter, lighter periods and my skin has cleared up a lot. I also get a lot less moody now that I'm on it. I would recommend it to anyone."


"I'm a 51 year old female. My fibromyalgia was diagnosed 6 years ago in 2003. I also have neuropathy, degenerative disc disease, Celiac's disease and an assortment of auto-immune disorders. I've just completed the first two weeks of being on Savella. Only in the past few days have I noticed a very slight easing up of my pain. The side effects that I am experiencing are: Dry Mouth, Increased Headaches, Some Blurred Vision, Increased Tingling, Mild Constipation, Some Short Term Memory Problems, Moments of Confusion/Disorientation, and a Few Episodes of Increased Heart Rate. I've decided to continue with the Savella, at least for 4 more weeks, as long as I can tolerate the side effects. Of course, it's my hope that I'll see more reduction in my pain levels as my body adjusts to taking the Savella. In the past, I've tried to take Lyrica, two different times. However, the side effects from it were simply unbearable."


"Lexapro really works for the anxiety and as a mood stabilizer although I still have rough times and feel I need something stronger or with less of the sleep disturbances."


"I personally have problems with most birth control so I do not want to give Tri-Cyclen Lo completely bad review but do want to share experience since my doctor will not believe me.

Over the last year have been trying the different birthcontols and when I first started Tri-Cyclen Low it seemed like the best of all the evils. I was quite nauseous and hungry all the time but I tried to control this with really good food options and delt with the feeling. Now going on six months of Tri-Cyclen I have found that I am extremely depressed, lightheaded and dizzy all the time. The pain of nausea and hunger is constant and painful. I am at a loss of what to do since my doctor isn't listening to me."


"Symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis started at 17.  Was diagnosed at 31.  Tested positive for the gene HLA-B27. Diagnosed with Crohn's at 33.  Psoriatic arthritis at 50.  Have been on remicade every 6 weeks for 9 years.  It is no longer working for me.  I am having flares of each disease.  Any suggestions?"


"First pill I tried. It didn't really give me noticeable side effects, but not many benefits besides no pregnancy. It didn't decrease cramps by much. I still got wicked headaches that would make me nauseous, and it decreased my sex drive. Over all when I stopped taking it I felt like I had come out of a fog, as if the pill had been dulling senses beyond just my sex drive. Happier to be on Sprintec now."


"38yrs old. I had a colonoscopy (my 4th) two and a half weeks ago and thought the moviprep was quite vile with it's lemon taste. I think I prefer the previous salt tasting solutions. The taste and prep weren't the problem though. On the morning of my colonoscopy my bowel movement appeared "clear", however when I saw the doctor after he said the prep "wasn't great". I took it exactly as directed and am concerned that the quality isn't as good as the previous preparations I've used. Having worked in theatre for colonoscopies I know how important a good prep is and was extremely disappointed in the effect of this one. The worst thing however is that I've had severe abdominal cramps with horrific diarrhea since, with only 3 day reprieve."


"I have only been on Geodon a few days and I can't tolerate it. I feel intoxicated, can't type very well, and am already having some involuntary movements in my face. I am not taking it tonight and will see my doctor tomorrow and request something else."


"Yaz has been a really good birth control for me. It improves my mood and makes my periods very light with hardly any cramping. And I heard it helps you lose weight also. I would recommend this to anyone wanting an overall good birth control."


"I was a heroin and oxicodone user for years. Do not take suboxone for heroin withdrawals it does not work at all it will make u take a trip to e.r. It does not work trust me. I had so much fear of stopping opiates because of the tremendous reaction going from heroin to suboxone that I stayed on oxy's. Well I went to detox and they gave me catapres and I had zero withdrawal symptoms. Trust me if u take heroin or opiates this medicine does and will work for you. It's a miracle drug. Don't let opiates ruin your life all you have to do is take this medicine and you will get your life back. Withdrawal symptoms had me so scared but I literally had no pain when I took this medicine. It works."


"Had a herniated disc in between my L-5,S-1 vertebrae and had been prescribed Percocet for 7 months. Had 3 epidural steroid injections that worked for a while but then faded away. Finally had surgery and as a bodybuilder had a lot of muscle in my lower back to cut through to shave the disk off of the nerve. Was prescribed the Percocet still and Soma for muscle spasms and pain. All Soma did was make me pass out with little effect. Was currently changed to Norflex for the spasms and I only take 1 pill a day and it has done wonders without any side affects. Highly recommended for anyone with spasms or migraines."


"Lexapro 10mg helped me SO much. In June of 2016, my dad passed away unexpectedly. I'm 24 and a female. My life was turned upside down and I could not deal. I was a "normal" person w/o anxiety before this now I was experiencing chronic anxiety-panic attacks, mind racing, feelings of derealization, etc..It was chronic. I couldn't go to work and could barely even leave the house without having crippling anxiety. I tapered up from 5mg to 10mg over a few months and it literally saved me. I still had a few symptoms but nothing any different than just every day mild anxiety. It felt liberating. Lexapro 10mg saved my life."


"I've been on this for 1 1/3 months (switched from Depo Shot) and I'm not sure I like this when I started it just 9 days in I got my period and at the end of the pack I didn't get a period and now I'm on week 3 of my second pack and no period like last month. So I'm a little worried and I get headaches a lot and my breasts hurt (this just started a week ago). If by the end of this pack I don't get my period then I'm going to the doctor."


"I've gotten cold sores for a few years now, usually one small one every few months maybe. As soon as I feel the tingle I put this on and it shortens the healing time to just a few days (2-3) and keeps it looking skin toned rather than that gross red or white. Also I load up on L-Lysine which has really helped reduce the frequency of outbreaks. It's now been almost 6 months since my last visible cold sore."


"Third time taking a 10 day dose of this medication for reoccurring sinusitis. After the 1st day, I immediately get relief from this medication which is great and around day three I usually feel almost 100% back to normal but I do experience the metallic taste in my mouth, upset stomach this time around for some unknown reason and all three times I developed yeast infections (never had one in my life before until I took this medicine, I also take a daily acidophilus supplement which does nothing for the yeast infection in my case). For those reasons I am not a huge fan of this but am allergic to penicillin and sulfa drugs."


"Nexplanon was really the only option that would work for me. IUD would have been too painful to insert, pills would have been forgotten to get taken, don't even get me started on shots (I hate needles). Anyways the first few months my period was irregular as the doctor predicted that it would be. I don't think I gained much weight or got headaches, but my emotional (as well as physical) state did change. About 5 months in my period finally stopped and I was ecstatic. I didn't have any cramps, my mood was back to normal, I didn't feel tired anymore! Life was great. I like to think back at that time as a honeymoon phase( so blissful). Now the irregular periods have started back up again and they are back with a vengeance."


"I will never never never use this in my life ever again. The first day I was incredibly itchy, the burning sensation was horrible. I'm on day 4 and the burning sensation is getting worse and so it the itch. I'm only trying to finish the 7 day process because its my first YI and I'm scared to try something else, since I already started with this. but horrible horrible"


"I've had nothing but positive experiences since I started taking Yaz in 2009. Clear skin, light or no periods, and of course no babies. I haven't had any negative side effects like weight gain or mood swings."


"In the beginning I thought this form of birth control was great. I didn't have mood swings and didn't have a period. After using this for a while I gained about 20-30 lbs and had the hardest time losing it. "


"I've been taking Nora-Be for about 2 months and have now been experiencing a longer period cycle. Before the pill my cycle lasted 5 days now on the pill my cycle last 8 days and now starts every 21 days as it used to start every 24 days. Other then the bleeding more, I've had no other symptoms."


"Since starting this brand of birth control two years ago I have gained forty pounds. During the two years I exercised thirty minutes a day seven days a week. Despite the weight gain this pill worked very well for me and I never had any other problems."


"I started taking this because my periods were very heavy and I had to miss up to 3 days of school a month because of terrible cramps. I only took the pill for 8 days - 8 days full of intense nausea, constipation, depression, AND cramps. I've been off it for a week and I a still recovering from the negative side effects."


"It got rid of mine! Tried many meds over the years with various side effects. This is the only one that got rid of my anxiety and depression and gave me no side effects. Not to mention I sleep better on it. I was out of it the first few days until I got used to it and now I can't even tell I am taking something except that I have no anxiety, panic attacks or depression anymore. It was a game changer for me. I feel like a new, normal person again. I highly recommend trying it."


"I have only been using epiduo for a few days and I have already seen an improvement in my acne. However my face burns everytime I put it on, I've tried to use moisturiser as my face is now extremely dry, but that hurt so much and made my face swell and go red! My face is so stiff and dry and hurts when I touch it! I have read these symptoms will go away so hopefully if I pursue I will see and improvement."


"I have taken 30mg for several years now.  Worked well at first.  Slept well with only slight sleepy "hangover".  As time went by less and less effective.  Before bed I curently take 30mg Restoril, an antidepressant that is supposed to make me tired (Lamictal), 0.5mg clonazepam or 5mg Valium, and 2 Benadryl and I still lay in bed awake for 2 or 4 hours before falling asleep.  Sometimes I have to call in sick to work because it is 4 am and I haven't fallen asleep yet and know I can't get up in 2 hours and function for work.  Restoril is great for about a year but I would plan on switching to something else after that!"


"Posted about a year ago here after I first started a 500 mg nightly regimen of Niaspan. For awhile it appeared as though I would not have the usual side effect of burning skin. However, the Acid reflux I began experiencing began to worsen over time along with gastric problems at night.  Then as an active person who is involved in teaching Cardio Boxing classes I began to experience weird feelings in my chest along with a more pronounced heart beat during and after exercise. Felt like I swallowed a Basketball at times. Also could not have any alcohol Beer or Wine while taking this. I decided to stop taking it in fear of creating an Arrythmyia or Stroke during my exercise which also is my Job. This is day one off of it and feel better."


"I've take so many medications throughout the years. There was always something I didn't like. I always felt off with every medication. I found out about St John's Wort and it CHANGED MY LIFE! ZERO SIDE EFFECTS! If you're wondering about medications please give St John's wort a try! I feel like me, but a BETTER me! Not a "medicated" me"


"I've started taking it when I was 24. Now I'm 31 and for the first time ever I started feeling dizziness when waking up too fast from the hammock or the couch, but not when waking up from bed. That's all. I never had any problem with libido, ejaculations or any sexual related issue. I have an active sexual life and I never had any problem. I exercise a lot. I don't take any other medication. My hairdresser noticed that my hair was getting stronger. I had no hair lose after starting the intake. Hard to say what would happen if I quit it.

BUT I have a recommendation for all users, NEVER EVER take more than 1mg a day. Never. In order to do this, I mark in the blister which day I started the intake and then I use that as a reference."


"My son, 11,  was taking Strattera and it did not work out well for him.  His ADHA is rather mild, and I thought this could help him with a few of his struggles. However, the side effects outweighed the benefits. The most extreme side effect didn't really hit until about a month into taking Strattera.  He became very emotional, would lash out disrespectfully and within 5 minutes would be crying and saying how sorry he was.  His brain clarity actually was WORSE.  He has always been a honor student and suddenly couldn't remember his multiplication facts. Last side effect was his appetite was suppressed.  He has been off the medication for 5 days and I have my kid back."


"I have early menopause related constipation .
For last 5 years moderate constipation . I've used lots of things - with success but also with fear of dependence . People have recommended lactulose as a non dependent choice.
I take 30 mls night . It gives me a lot of wind . It does work but it is an accumulative effect that takes about 4 days of regularly dosing to start working and produce a bowel movement ... Not sure why so many others are lucky enough to get success the same day ???  ."


"I had the gastric sleeve surgery when my weight reached nearly 300 lbs (on my 5'1 frame) and I was desperate for an intervention. After the sleeve, with diet and exercise, I got down to 208. But then I just stayed there for months. It started to seem hopeless and my sweets addiction returned. Found myself eating sweets again. A fellow gastric sleeve patient told me she was taking Qsymia to help with her sweet cravings and I should try it. Went to my doc and after discussion he opted to put me on the 3rd level dose rather than start me off slow. First day I did have tingling sensations. Did have LOTS of energy and still do. Only been 2 weeks, no hunger, yes dry mouth - only side effect I have, NO sweets! Love Qsymia! Scale is moving again!!"


"Week 3 -extreme vertigo,  nausea, fuzzy brain.  Stopped in week 4, did curb my appetite but no energy. Disappointed it didn't work for me."


"I took this medicine only once had a violent reaction dizziness, vomitting, I felt like I was poisoned. Will never try again if I could give less than one I would."


"I have been taking Sprintec for about 3 weeks, haven't even started my period pills yet. So far I am pleased with the results, I was getting the Depo shot before I switched to Sprintec. I switched because I never stopped bleeding on the Depo shot for almost a year I bled. So far, no side effects, no weight gain, no headaches or nausea, and I actually think it is helping clear what little acne I had."


"This is a great lotion for Eczema, but it tends to get used to the skin after about half the bottle, which results in you having to get a new one or a different product."


"I was shot in the neck four years ago, I have Ptsd, depression, anxiety depression with psychosis I have panic attacks to where I don't sleep at all sometimes like 2 days so they prescribe  Seroquel to for me and I took it and I had the craziest scariest dream ever in my life I gained like 20 pounds within a two-week. I didn't want to do anything but slept all the time. The medicine just does agree  with me so I have to stop taking it - but it's nice to know that is helping others God bless! So I'm still trying to find a peaceful life hopefully I will soon my team of doctors is on it. ....awesome that it works for some, just not me"


"7 th wonder of the world.  It's magic!"


"Having suffered migraines for many, many years I was without my medication and found one coming on. I stopped in the airport gift store and found some Excedrin. It was a life saver. IF taken EARLY...and will save a lot of money from my higher priced remedy. "


"I have cervical dystonia and have been treated with Botox for 2.5 years. Botox had many many side effects for me in the beginning.  Trouble swallowing, severe headaches, floppy head.  It does take away the spasms where it is injected but I am finding help with trigger point injections and osteopathic adjustments.  They don't stop as much of the pain but they have less side effects than Botox."


"I have been taking Previfem/Sprintec, for about 5 years, and my periods are very regular. My husband and I also use condoms.  We had a condom break on us recently, and it just so happens that I'd forgotten to take my pill that morning at the normal 12pm hour. So I took it immediately afterwards (around 830pm), and then took Plan B, the following morning, just in case. I was right in the middle of my 28 day cycle, and the most fertile, so I was very worried! The side effects I experienced were slim to none. I had some light cramping, and my breasts were sore. I experienced some spotting 11 days later (3 days prior to my normal period start date - which was odd), but my period started as normal."


"I have been using Adipex for 6 wks almost 7 and I have lost 28 pds. My starting weight was 212lbs. I am now 184lbs. My goal is to be 150lbs. Only exercising a couple days a wk. Hope to be there soon! I am not hungry, I eat because I have to. The only side effect I have is dry mouth so far."


"Don't drink alcohol while on this. I had 1 light beer (approx 0.9 standard drinks) and felt completely ill.

Also ironic that you should take this pill after eating, though with acute diverticulitis you shouldn't eat at all. I found drinks like Up & Go (breakfast drink) were a good option. Medication does work but tastes horrible."


"At 37 I was woken in the night by my first panic attack, I dialed 911. For 4 months I've been crippled with 24-7 severe anxiety accompanied with 2-4 panic attacks a day. Looking back I've had GAD my whole life but a stressful event finally brought it to the surface. After 3 months I sought a psychiatrist and today is day 14 on generic Lexapro (Escitalopram.) I began on 5mg and yesterday was increased to 7.5. Within 9 days I noted improvment but I had bad side effects. I made myself hang on and today I can tell you IT WORKS! I have a ways to go and will update as I progress but this medicine meant life or death to me and has in 14 days allowed me to care for myself and my kids again. Push through the side effects and give it time! It works!"


"I am 43 years old and after my son left for college 6 yrs. Ago my life felt like it was spinning out of control. I was so sad. Then my daughter left for college (my last) and I knew I needed help. I had anxiety and sadness each day and I let it go on for way to long because I thought those feelings were normal and I would eventually pop out of it. I was wrong. I went to my gynecologist 3 months ago and cried the whole visit. She prescribed 10 mg of Lexapro and I cannot begin to tell you how much I feel like me again. Only side effects were headache and dizzy. I cut to 5 mg for first week and now 10. Love it! Don't be afraid to talk to your doctor."


"Amazing relief, almost instantly I feel some relief and migraine is gone within half hour. No side effects at all."


"I've been getting Remicade infusions for about 15 years. It is the ONLY drug that helped me. I'd been in remission for the past 5 years. Last infusion, my insurance wouldn't pay the hospital. After back and forth communications from doctor, hospital and insurance companies..Medicare...Blue Cross/Blue shield,..Tricare....doctor decreased my max dosage to 1/2 dose. Now I'm having a flare. It's a wonderful drug but the cost is exorbitant...especially for old people like me. Sure was good while the Remicade ride was working. Good luck all"


"I cannot believe that this medication has genuinely helped me to start turning my life around. I didn't recognise exactly how low I had become.

I went to my GP following six months of extreme anxiety due to work stresses, and after a lengthy consultation and blood tests was prescribed citalopram 10mg.

I experienced some nausea, mild headaches and an increase in my anxiety after a week. So I revisited the GP and my dose was increased to 20mg.I had minimal side effects for a couple of days and then I felt myself becoming calmer, even of mood and generally enjoying the little things that I had stopped enjoying. I feel confident and happy - even in social situations I would normally avoid. I am smiling again."


"I am 18 and just switched to Loestrin 24 a month and a half ago.  I was on Tri Sprintec for about 2 years, my periods were 7 days long and I was sick of it.  So I have taken a pack and a half of Loestrin 24 and all was good until 2 weeks in and I started spotting and got my period. I have now been spotting for a whole month on and off.  It is pretty annoying but not a big deal.  I have read a lot of these comments and a lot of women have had this happen for about 3 months, uhg! My sex drive has increased significantly and I have been climaxing very quickly.  Other than the random spotting for a month I have nothing bad to say about this pill. No weight gain, no increase in acne, no sick feeling or anything, hopefully the spotting stops soon!"


"Given to me on a cruise when I had swelling in my legs which seemed to be circulation problem, not my rheumatoid arthritis. This had no effect on my swelling."


"I've tried everything for my allergies since they get so bad from where I live. A friend of mine gave me Drixoral to try and it did magic. Not one sign of allergies the next day! It does make me drowsy so I take it at night and wake up with no symptoms. Sometimes even during the day I'll still be drowsy so I tried to cut the pill in half so it wouldn't be too strong for me but that was impossible."


"I had postpartum depression after my son was born. My doctor gave me Lexapro said to try and stick with it for 1 year. I felt so much better after the 1st week of taking it. My son is now 5 months old and I've been taking it for 4 months already. I feel like it doesn't work anymore. I feel the depression on and off. What they say about the side effects is true. I have no interest in having sex, I have gained 10lb over a period of 4 months and can't lose them no matter how hard I try. "


"I was given 10mg a night of amitriptyline for insomnia. I slept all night but was very dopey the next day so now take half (5mg).

I'm still a bit slow in the morning but am sleeping well. I just have a dry mouth next morning. Not much of a price to pay."


"I'd switched to Viibryd from Effexor XR October 21,2013. Transition was fine, 10 mg dose for a week  I felt great..better than in years..up to 20, amazing..few side effects, soft multiple stools..not much more. Was going to stay at 20mg until I started having random anxiety attacks throughout the day. So took it to 40mg..what a nightmare! I turned bipolar, paranoid, and more anxiety. Back down to 20mg, was better for a bit, but now I have diarrhea daily and having 3am panic attacks. Seeing doctor this week, getting off Viibryd..sigh. I really wanted this one to work."


"It's been four months since I got Kyleena, and it's been a rough four months. I got spotting almost every day, and I'm still on ubiprofen because of the cramps. It's getting a little less each month but it seems like I'm on my period the whole time. Hope it gets better, I'll give it two more months and if it's still as if I'm constantly on my period I'll get it removed."


"I was pretty freaked out from all the reviews but for me it wasn't awful. I eat healthy and am regular before this so I think that helped.

The taste is not great but I swallowed the 16 oz in two large gulps. It slightly reminded me of cough syrup with a bad after taste but I did not vomit or have any issues.

I drank the two glasses of water within a half an hour and it started to work in an hour.

It wasn't explosive for me just like I had diarrhea so it was doing it's job. I obviously knew this so stayed home.

I took it at 5 and was cleared out by 10 and went to bed with no issues.

Got up and repeated and about to go for a colonoscopy.

So to anyone who is taking it for me it wasn't bad so don't assume it will be awful."


"The taste is bad. The side effects are worse. I was prescribed this because I had surgery to remove parts of my cervix and this prevents infection. Works great but the side effects are horrible.

Day 1 : I was fine

Day 2: swollen throat, congested sinuses, sore neck and trouble sleeping. Runny nose and sneezing. Like I had a common cold or symptoms leading up to the flu. It hasn't gotten worse but it hasn't gotten better. 4 more days to go and if I get worse I will probably call my doctor to try and switch the medicine."


"Had lost hope of finding anything gentle but effective to calm my moderate roseacea and then tried this and it worked well and quickly. Significant results by week 2 and has stayed."


"I started this medication three weeks ago. I was very nervous because of all the side effects that people were against for. I'm very upset. This medication is a good energy booster. But literally that was it for me. I felt energy and no hunger at all. However, I have only lost 2 pounds. I've eaten better and worked out more but have not lost but those 2 pounds. I really thought this medication would help me. Guess not. At least I didn't feel any palpitations or crazy side effects. My advice, try it. If it works for you great! If it doesn't at least you tried."


"I began taking saxenda on January 8th. The first month had a few side effects (acid reflux, nausea, injection site discomfort, and constipation). This all subsided over time. I've been going strong for 4 months and have lost a little over 30 pounds. I started at 246.  Since my appetite has been suppressed I eat smaller portions 5 to 6 times a day. Prior to saxenda I would eat large quantities for lunch and dinner, never breakfast, and certainly snack at night. So, its forced me into better eating habits. I also try to eat whole grains, turkey, salads, etc. It's changed my lifestyle."


"This really is a miracle. After trying SSRI's and having all of the side effects with no relief, Wellbutrin has truly helped me with no side effects except weight loss (which I'm not complaining about). I take it for both depression and ADD and it does wonders with my mood and concentration. I was also able to quit smoking without a struggle. Thanks, Wellbutrin."


"Had my Gall bladder removed 12 years ago and have been using Questran on and off since. I use one packet a day in the morning and have reasonably stable BM, and stomach symptoms. I was taking it late at night for awhile but found that I was dehydrated and experiencing disturbed sleep with nightmares. Since switching to mornings, my sleep is back to normal. I don't believe it was the drug just the side effect. I also get nightmares when I binge on late night pizza with extra anchovies!
I recommend this treatment to anybody who is experiencing persistant loose bowels with no fixed cause. I also love that my cholestorol levels are those of a fit 16 year old!"


"I have been taking Zoloft for about 7 years after a serious bout of depression. I began on a 50 mg dose and was recently upped to 200 mg. It helped with depression, but left me feeling very 'numb'. I started taking Pristiq about a month ago. I feel more normal than I have in years. I have experienced no side effects. I know everybody is different and not all SSRI's or SNRI'S work the same for everyone, but Pristiq has definitely helped me feel better than I have in a very long time. It's worth a try."


"After taking 1 dose of lactase enzyme supplement  9000 units along with some ice creme I felt sick to my stomach I had stomach pains nausea just an overall feeling of sickness which lasted for most of the day"


"I'm 40 and have been having issues recently with erectile dysfunction and maintaining an erection.

My doctor prescribed Cialis and I feel 16 again.  I have been taking for 3 weeks - half of a 5 mg tablet every other day with no side effects.

Get an erection with no stimulation and it is rock hard like I'm a teenager.  I also wake up to a long lost friend - morning wood.

Don't wait any longer to ask your doctor - no reason to be embarrassed.  I thought I was too you to be having issues.  I wish I would have gone to the doctor earlier."


"NOT WORTH THE LITERAL MIGRAINE YOU GET!!! AND I DON'T PAY ANYTHING FOR IT!!!!! Worst BC I have EVER experienced! Terrible mood swings, horrendous weight gain (because if i don't eat every hour I get sick, shake and headaches - even after switching to taking the pill at night AND eating healthy alternatives - fruit, veggies, hell even crackers) How is it I actually LOSE weight (5-10 lbs ) when I start my period? Oh, because I'm not taking this God forsaken pill. You're better off being pregnant with how sick this awful BC will make you and how much weight you will put on. At least then you will have an excuse to look like a heifer. I have been on this for 3 months as I wanted to give my body time to adjust to it and it's been consistent. AWFUL"


"I started the pill purely for birth control although I've always had painfull periods and terrible skin. Since being on yazmin, my face has completely cleared and I only have a tiny amount of acne left on my upper back. My periods are no longer a nightmare and only last around 2 days and the pains have almost completely disappeared.

The only downside as it costs me $74 every 3 months but other than that I love it. I haven't had a single negative side affect to date."


"Like many of the comments I read it seemed I had tried every thing. This medication is absolutely perfect for me. I could have kept one of my husbands had I been taking this medication. The minor side effects don't bother me. I've been dealing with this mental health issue before I was six year old. I remember at the baby sitter I said not another nap, I used to count the holes in the ceiling tile, immense wanted to sleep . Now at 60 years I am sleeping with wonderful dreams. Also in spite of this disability I earned 4 advanced degrees. Thanks for this medication. "


"I'm 18 and started Ziana about 6 months ago. My acne got so much worse for about 2 weeks and my skin peeled for a couple months (use face lotion!) but as of now my acne is just about gone, a few occasional spots, and some peeling still, but that's okay! This stuff really works but patience is key! As usual with a person, stress makes you break out at this age, so the medication doesn't really stop that."


"I took Invokana  for about 3 weeks at 100mg, within 2 weeks I had a yeast infection and generally had a ill  body feeling, I was jumped up to 200 MG and in approx 2 weeks I had swelling in both arm pits, legs, pains all over my body. I stopped and started this drug 3 x and every time I tried to the same swelling in my arm pits and arms. We had no idea if it was the drug or a underlying  health conditions. Due to swelling in the arm pit and pains my doctor  screened  me for cancer as it runs in the family, all STD'a and meningitis all came back negative.  Every time I stopped this medication  I felt better. Felt so lathargic and pain in my arms back. Will never take it  again. Ever!!!!"


"Citalopram changed my life. I was severely depressed, crying every day with a hugely negative outlook. After just a few days I felt much more positive, less depressed and barely cry. Only side effects for me were mild nausea and a headache after taking the first few times, but eating something helps. Would definitely recommend citalopram!"


Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation

"I've taken Pradaxa for two weeks and have seen a great reduction in the soreness in my joints and muscles vs Coumadin.  I have also seen a steady improvement in my stamina levels.  I also believe small nicks and cuts heal a little faster and bleeding is not quite as pronounced as with Coumadin when you do accidentally nick yourself.  I haven't experienced any digestive problems as listed as a side effect.  It may be too soon the pass judgment on this drug because of the short time I've taken it.

The only negative I've found so far is the expense of Pradaxa. It is SIGNIFICANTLY more expensive than Coumadin and I hope the manufacturer of this drug will work to reduce the cost so more people can benefit from it."


"I am currently on Opana ER, and tried the Nucynta ER to see if it would have any less side effects than those I had on the Opana (sweating was the absolute worst, and severe exhaustion, among others). I tried Nucynta ER for 4 days, and felt the best I have felt in years. While my dose needs to be increased a little, it made me feel so much better. I didn't have any of the negative side effects that I have on the Opana. On the Opana, I needed to nap throughout most of the afternoon because I was just that tired. On the Nucynta, I had energy throughout the entire day and just felt wonderful. I am excited to get on it permanently, and think it may be an awesome medication for me."


"Bad experience with my wife of 40 odd years. The spark was gone.. Tried Viagra a few years ago. Made me ill. Feeling sick. Bad headache. Didn't work basically. New girlfriend so I thought I'd try Sildenafil.. Well, it really works! Take the pill, wait only minutes and go. Lasts all night and on to the morning. Side affects - Headache and a stuffy nose after a couple of hours. You can put up with that though eh? Try it!"


"I tried Contrave for 3 months and hated it. I had nothing but side effects like sweating, headache, and joint pain. I felt horrible on it and only lost 3 lbs. My insurance didn't cover it so that was $270 down the drain not to mention all those blue pills I had to swallow. Yuck. I have since been on Phentermine (1/2 tablet a day in the mornings). It is only $14 a month and it WORKS! Oh Phentermine I've lost 25 lbs in almost 5 months on 1/2 tablet a day and have no side effects (other than weight loss and no snack cravings). If I continue to lose, I have no intention of taking the full dose. I don't recommend Contrave at all."


"I've been taking 1mg of Klonopin daily for 3.5 years, after the sudden death of my father.  At the time, my anxiety was a 10 and Klonopin allowed me to continue working and raising my 4 kids.  I consider Klonopin an absolute miracle drug that probably saved my life.  My psychiatrist, and 2 other consulted doctors,  don't express the least amount of concern about using 1 mg of Klonopin daily perhaps indefinitely.  However, I went 42 years without taking a prescription drug and it really is my hope to not need Klonopin for much longer.  The notion that Benzos should not be taken beyond 4 weeks is purely irrational. Find a good doctor!!!"


"Broke me out in a horrendous rash (apparently I am allergic to sulfa drugs) and had to take a steroid for 5 days to get rid of it. And still had the UTI infection on top of it"


"I took Saxenda at the highest dose for a total of 6 months. I had only lost about 3 lbs at week 12 but decided to continue since I had bought 6 months supply. I had absolutely no side effects. No nausea, no loss of appetite. Did nothing for me and at the end of 6 months I hadn't lost a pound. VERY disappointed since I know other people who lost a ton of weight effortlessly. BTW, I had bariatric surgery 10 years ago and was trying to halt regain."


"It tasted horrible. It did produce the expected outcome but I started vomiting and hour after each dose"


"I just got my Nexplanon removed today.  I had it inserted approximately 4 and a half months ago.  For the first month, I didn't have a period, but once it came it never stopped. I literally have had a period for 3 and a half months and some days it was really intense.  While I've maybe had 10 zits my entire 30 years before Nexplanon, I probably had at least 2 pimples at all times since I got the implant.  I am getting an IUD in a couple weeks.  This SUCKED.  I gave it 2 starts cause I didn't get knocked up,"


"I have been taking Ampyra for 3 months and have noticed my weak leg is stronger and faster.  My son noticed I was taking the stairs faster as well.  I can put my leg in my pants while standing without using my hand to help it.  I had insomnia at first but changed the times to 5 am and 5 pm with two ibuprofen at 5 am since I noticed some back pain in the mornings.  That's gone."


"It worked immediately. I was on a cruise ship and as soon as I popped it into my mouth the vertigo and nausea disappeared for 24 hours.  No drowsiness."


"I stayed on Celexa for about 6 years, as it was the SSRI with the least side effects.  It worked fine for my depression, and took 6 weeks to become effective (that's about the same as I experienced with all SSRIs).  I ended up going off of it due to profuse sweating and elevated blood pressure (my normal is 110/70, it shot to 135/90).  Diarrhea, weird dreams and constant tiredness were also problems."


"Love it!"


"I had a condom mishap. After waiting 38 hours to take the pill I was a complete wreck. I was so nervous because getting pregnant would ruin my future at this young age. 5 days later I got my period with extreme cramping and heavy blood flow. The cramps were bad but it was all worth it. It worked."


"I absolutely love this birth control.  All of my friends are on different birth controls and are always moody and more than half of them have gotten pregnant.  I have been on Trinessa for 9 months now and believe me it works! Plus I used to have extremely difficult periods. I would get 2 a month and they would last 9 days and now I have a normal period that comes once a month and only lasts about 5 days and no more getting sick and crampy either. Needless to say I thank my doctor every time I see her for introducing me to Trinessa. I now recommend it to all of my friends."


"I have taken 30mg for several years now.  Worked well at first.  Slept well with only slight sleepy "hangover".  As time went by less and less effective.  Before bed I curently take 30mg Restoril, an antidepressant that is supposed to make me tired (Lamictal), 0.5mg clonazepam or 5mg Valium, and 2 Benadryl and I still lay in bed awake for 2 or 4 hours before falling asleep.  Sometimes I have to call in sick to work because it is 4 am and I haven't fallen asleep yet and know I can't get up in 2 hours and function for work.  Restoril is great for about a year but I would plan on switching to something else after that!"


"You guys. I am a new person. Paxil has completely changed my life. I've been on 40 mg for 2 months and everyone has noticed a change. I can go shopping alone,  greatly improved my work life, and I actually want to be social."


"Very good for all the mentioned conditions including the cardiac, triglycerides, mood, anxiety, and ADHD benefits.  I have seen improvement in all these areas."


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


"This is the best medicine for cold sores that I have ever tried.  If you suffer from them, please, please, please get some.  This had made such a difference in my life."


"I was diagnosed 6 years ago with Supraventricular tachycardia.  I am a 49 year old female.  Since that time I have been taking a 50 mg tablet of Toprol every other day.  I have had no other attacks since then and I used to get them about 5x a year.  Once in a while I can feel one coming on - my heart starts beating very fast - but apparently the Toprol is doing it's job because I have not had any attacks.  I am so thankful for this medication as I suffered for many years thinking I was going to die, my heart would be so hard and fast. One time I could actually see my chest moving and it went on for about 20 minutes."


"The most efficacious and useful anxiolytic I have ever had. Fast acting and requiring three times a day (chronic) administration, but also, along with the recommended 4mg lorazepam IV when actually suffering an attack and a doc is present, by a long way the best acute remedy for anxiety and panic attack."


"After having acne on and off again for the last 7 years and trying literally every product and expensive treatment for acne along with various medications I have finally found something that works. Clindamycin lotion is amazing. Within a week my acne has fully cleared on my cheeks. I have combined it with taking Doxylin tablets, which may have sped up the process but even in the past when I only took the Doxylin my skin still wouldn't completely clear like it has now. "


"Have lost 17 lbs in the 1st month. No side effects except sleeping better. Belviq is like willpower in a pill without that wired feeling. So Excited!"


"I am 22 year old female and taking Zoloft for social anxiety. About a day after starting this medication I began clenching my jaw really tight. My jaw starting aching after a couple of days because of the clenching. I had a panic attack on the train 3 days after starting this. I had nausea and a loss of appetite. The medicine did not really ease my symptoms in fact I would get random occurrences where I would feel extremely nervous and find it difficult to breath. My breathing became very shallow. I am weaning myself off it after 40 days on it."


"After being diagnosed with Hashimoto's (awful ideopathic urticaria/welts from being touched), I was told to try generic Synthroid.  My rashes disappeared.  Months later, I did a self-trial and came to find out it caused my awful acid reflux (so bad I was screaming and wrenching in pain), so it was a choice of off Synthroid totally or try Tirosint.  My TSH and other levels are great and no more daily acid relux.  Thank you, Tirosint!"


"I was taking Paxil for both depression and anxiety.  It worked very well for me for the past four years.  My husband could definitely tell the difference, and if I missed a dose, the effect was immediate.  However, I was not aware that it could cause weight gain, and I have gained over 40 pounds even though I am eating healthy and exercising."


"I'm 42 and had just started dating someone after being out of the scene for a couple years. The first 3 or 4 times I tried having sex with my new partner were awful. I couldn't maintain an erection, it was a serious blow to my ego and was causing me a lot of self doubt and anxiety. I went to the doctor and received a prescription for Levitra and everything changed. Even being very tired and having several beers earlier in the evening, I was able to take my dose and within a half an hour I was performing like I hadn't in a few years. My girl is VERY satisfied and my confidence is back. Miracle."


Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency

"Calcium at my age (mid-40s) is a good idea anyway, but my doctor wants me to take D3 for my MS, and I'm so tired of PILLS!  So this chewable is a great alternative for me.

I ran out for a month and really noticed improvement when I started taking it again."


"I have been taking Amlodipine for about 3 years now, I also have MS so some of the side effects I have been having I put down to MS.  I  have been under the hospital for really bad tongue and mouth ulcers, for the last 2.5 years and also under the hospital for a badly bloated stomach, I look like I am 7 or 8 months pregnant, (both side effects) all tests have come back ok. My balance is terrible and recently had two bad falls in a week! I have constant ringing in my ears, cramp in my feet at night, feel tired and have to have a sleep most afternoons,  Swollen feet and ankles. Researching the side effects of Amlodipine has made me realise all these symptoms are probably due to this awful drug.  Will be seeing doc next week to get it changed"


"I have been using the Nuvaring for a few months now. In this time I lost my virginity and it was extremely painful and I had no sex drive. I figured the pain was just from the first time but the pain continued every time I had intercourse and I rarely even wanted to have sex; because it hurt and I had no sex drive. My boobs have grown a size and I have gained approximately 10 pounds. I thought there was something wrong with my body and the low sex drive was a symptom of depression. After reading the reviews I feel so relieved to know there's nothing wrong with me. I've decided to switch birth controls, however other than those side effects, the nuvaring has kept me from getting pregnant and regulated my period"


"I used this pill for 2 days and my face cleared up I still got 5 day To go 4 times a day"


"Have had Fibromyalgia for 16 yrs. I started with the regular narcotics until I was building such a tolerance that I was on a roller coaster with pain relief and then the tolerance. Finally my doctor put me on subutex ( actually the generic ) and have had very good pain relief since 2007 with only one raise in dosage. I take 8mg three times a day without a high or loopy feeling. It even helps with that debilitating burning fatigue. I am so thankful that there is something out there that can give decent quality of life. I am out of my bed and can do somethings around the house with breaks. I can walk some for exercise. Fibromyalgia had me in bed most of the time. Of course, everyone is different and everyone responds differently to different drugs."


"WOW! I was weary at first when my doctor offered this new topical testosterone at my annual check up. The doctor gave me a free month to start and then a co-pay card that covered me at $25.00 per month for the first year. I even read on the card that it covers for cash paying patients without insurance coverage.  Pay attention to the instructions because this is way different vs the gels.  No mess if you follow the instructions.  No more Androgel mess.  Piece of cake. Thanks Doctor."


"I had been on pain killers for 17 yrs. The last 5 of which were Percocets, morphine, Roxinol, OxyContin, oxycodone, fentanyl patches you name it they had me on it. After a three year battle from a botched gastric bypass surgery I was medically addicted to opiates terribly. I got to where I was prescribed 180 Percocet 10mg a month for all my pain and was still buying 100 a month on the street. I got so sick and tired of being sick and tired, I reached out for help. After several attempts trying to find a pain clinic to put me on it for my debilitating pain, I finally went into a treatment facility. Not only did Suboxone get rid of craving for pills, IT TOOK CARE OF MY PAIN better than any other pain medicine I'd ever had. I have my life back."


"I've been on the therapy 4 month now and it does knock you about, but after 2 month, the viral load was undetectable in my blood, hurrah! ! My side effects are manageable, but the reduction of red blood cell count is a bit worrying. I'm doing a blood test every 2wks and at this moment, my Dr has reduced the Ribavirin intake from 5 to 4 tablets per day. All in all I must say, I'm glad this treatment is available and you have a very good chance of being healed. It is very important to keep busy, rest when tired and get up and go again."


"This birth control is TERRIBLE. I do not recommend this birth control to anyone. I've had horrible cramps, no sex drive, and when I do have sex I am so dry to where it hurts to even have sex. I am also extremely irritable and tired almost all the time. I have also broken out the worst I have in a very long time, as well as gained five pounds. I am going back on my original birth control Ocella, which I was very happy with."


"This medicine makes you retain body fluid. I was on it for two years and reached a body weight of 125 kilograms in that time. It was not until I was prescribed a different antipsychotic that I began to lose weight again."


"I started taking Orsythia 2.5 weeks ago. First time being on birth control to help with my PMDD. I couldn't imagine this being possible, but this medication makes me feel worse than my PMDD. For a week now, (I'm assuming due to the medicine finally taking into effect), I have been depressed, nauseous all day every day, crying constantly, no appetite, terrible stomach aches after eating anything, migraine, unable to focus, dizzy, bleeding for the past 7 days, and deep acne also has inflicted pain on my face which I never get. I mean, I had no idea life could be so miserable. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND to my worst enemy. My friend, however, has taken this for a few months now and seems perfectly fine. So who knows."


"I experience shortness of breath and headache."


"I love it. I have had problems with my periods since I can remember. I have been on every pill, shot, and anything else they could give me and my body would get immune to the medicine after around 3 months and Implanon was about my last option literally before I was put into early menopause. I'm 20 by the way, and that was not wanted at all. I have had my Implanon for a year and a half and still love it. Yeah it was tough at first but it will pass..no weight gain, still have sex drive, no periods at all, and no sickness. Great birth control. Give it a try."


"Was diagnosed the day after symptoms of the flu started showing up. I've only taken one pill and my symptoms are completely gone besides a minor sore throat. By far the most effective medicine I have ever used for the flu."


"I just started my first pack and I like it so far. I have noticed some spotting but overall it's great. I was on sprentec for a while which I loved then got switched to the ortho so I'm getting use to it"


"This medicine does work. I took it for about a month before I had a really bad reaction though. I had an itchy hive looking rash and it turned into welts all over my body including my face. My eyes swelled up and were really puffy too. I wish I could've stayed on the medicine for the 3 month period because it does work I have a clean toenail growing in but I had to stop the medicine so hopefully it stays that way. If you develop a reaction or an allergy to this it really sucks but it does work. I recommend not missing a day and always taking it at the same time everyday. I took it everyday when I woke up but I got sick and stopped taking it for a couple days, coincidentally when I started taking it again the reaction happened."


"I have been using Benadryl for the past 4 years and I never leave home without it. I have sneezing fits both indoors and outdoors and Benardryl is the only allergy pill that works for me.  It works fast and stops my runny nose immediately. Although I do feel sleepy (most of the time), I can't be without it. "


"Its actually really good. I was a serious party animal and got to the stage that I had severe depression and anxiety for 2 years. It has gone, Thanks Pristiq!"


"I've just completed my first 3 months and it's great so far. My doctor put me on this to regulate my horrendous periods and start me on birth control. She had put my sister on it for the same reasons. Neither of us has experienced any major side effects. The only difference I've noticed is that my breast are slightly more tender when my cycle is about to start but I'll rather deal with that than the heavy flow and cramps that had me bedridden for a whole week."


"Been put on Baclofen after taking Valium for a number of years for left sided spasming due to cluster migraine and fibromyalgia, Bells Palsy and Restless leg Syndrome. It has helped me immensely and helped me move again. I can even walk again."


"My 8 year old son was diagnosed with ADHD nearly 1 year ago. We tried 4 different medications - 2 gave him side effects of not being able to sleep AND a high anxiety.  2 did nothing for him.  Then we tried Metadate CD. We started with 10 mg, which didn't really do anything. 20mg was better, but still some issues in the attention area.  We are now at 30 mg, and it's great. His teacher has also said that school is much better. He makes sense in his answers, he's not blurting out or disrupting the class.  We give it to him at 6:45 am, and can get through a bit of homework until 5:30pm.  Then it's worn off. I think that's a great amount of time and NO side effects of lack of sleep, lack of appetite, or mood/anxiety issues.  I hope it continues."


"I smoked 3 packs a day for 38 years and have gone 60 days smoke free thanks to chantix"


"As far as birth control effectiveness goes, it does great. Never had any issues with that. However, the mood swings/anxiety/depression were TERRIBLE. And they've only gotten worse since I've gotten off of it. It's enough that it's severely effecting my outlook on life and my relationships with those around me. I've recently become active and notice it's easier for me to get hurt than it was before. (I assume that's because of the bone density loss..) I was on this for 9 mo/3 shot cycles and I never adjusted. It may work for you, but it did not for me. I'm going to try an IUD next and hope for better results. Fingers crossed."


"Seems like it's working as birth control. My skin looks very good on it, kind of velvety and with 50% less break outs. I've gotten comments about how good I look, and even my body seems to have a more feminine shape to it, larger breasts, smaller stomach, it must have gotten rid of all my free testosterone.  But I also got extremely dehydrated on this medication, so be sure you hydrate and replace all your electrolytes. I also had a period that lasted 12 days, which was super annoying. So my advice, when taking this is to be extra careful with your daily routine, sleep routine, food, drinking, exercise. Really stick to your routine and if something is off, see your doctor."


"I just replaced my 75mg nightly Seroquel with 5mg (will probably go to 10) of Saphris.  I was very scared to change.  I am a successful and happy trauma nurse, mom, partner, etc., even though I do struggle with bipolar disorder and anxiety.  My life has been going REALLY well for several years with low doses of Seroquel, Zoloft, and Lamictal, so when my annual spring crazies kind of snuck up on me worse than normal, I was very hesitant to rock the boat. So far this compares VERY FAVORABLY with my Seroquel.  I am sleeping well and the morning fog is getting better as my body adjusts.  My thinking is clearer and quieter WITHOUT feeling dumb or sad. And I don't seem to be quite as ravenously hungry as on Seroquel.  Hope it lasts!"


"Zonegran unlike Keppra and other seizure medicines give you a natural feeling closer to a normal feeling. Some seizures still slip by for me but only when it's closer to my menstrual cycle or ovulation time, my seizures seem to be directly linked to fluctionations in my womanly cycles other than that this medicine has been the best one for me and has been a great relief to me."