"Been taking for 10 years. Just had a bad 3 months and it took 1600mg for 3 weeks to control it. Now back to 1200mg and am reducing 100mg every 2 weeks. I was down to 600mg prior to this. A very heavy cold set it off this time. For some strange reason, 1 x400mg tablet is far more effective than 4x100mg tablets. I am in UK so no insurance and little cost."


"After the first week of using Orencia, I felt more energized. Before I would wake up feeling tired, and could barely move. I was stiff and could not go out to dinner, or to other places. Now I can enjoy my life much better, I'm not tired or stiff any more. I can do a lot more things that I wasn't able to do before."


"I've been on the tablets for months and months  for hot flushes and its not working at all. My hot flushes are horrible  I have trouble sleeping and I've piled over 2 stone in weight.  I need to get in at the doctors ...but I work full time ...and doctors aren't the easiest places to get a appointment x"


"I was diagnosed with depression after a serious suicide attempt in February 2008.  I eventually went to my doctor in March 2008 and was prescribed fluoxetine.  I initially started on one tablet per day, which later was increased to two tablets a day (40mg)and I have seen such a difference.  I still have my up and down days, but taking this medication has made me enjoy the good days more.  I have more motivation, however can be slightly tired and glazed over at times!  One thing I have noticed which my doctor hadn't heard of as an effect was dilated pupils, which can look a bit odd. But otherwise it has saved me from myself."


"I am 25 years old and have been on Tri-Sprintec for seven years. Recently I have gone off of it as I am JUST now experiencing side effects. Mood swings, bloating, and weight gain. 55 lbs in the last two years..not an exaggeration! It worked for a while so I would recommend people to try it. Realize your body changes and sometimes birth control that worked before doesn't work anymore."


"I've been taking this pill for almost my entire life to help keep off bad infections and it's been a miracle worker for me (I don't have any natural immunity, was born that way) so this pill helps me avoid any bad infections and thus far has worked great. I've never experienced any side effects from it."


"My pharmacy switched me to this medication and I never thought twice about it as I have been on several different BC pills with no side effects. I didn't realize my horrible medical conditions were a result of this medication until I missed starting a new pack 3 weeks ago and my problems almost immediately went away. For the last year and a half on the medication I had unbearable migraines all day, 7 days a week. I also experienced constant nausea and dry heaving to the point that I would have to pull off the road when driving to throw up. I would become so dizzy when I was nauseous that all I could do was lay on the bathroom floor. I became very depressed but can't say if it was due to the medication or being miserable everyday."


"Tried it for over 4 weeks. I didn't feel any different and seemed to get sicker the longer I was on it. Never got the rash but had pain all over my body (bones, arms, legs, stomach, etc). It was so bad I couldn't get out of bed without crying and being in severe pain. Wound up in the hospital and after being off of it for just over 2 days I was back to normal!"


"I am a 20 year old college student who was working full time when I started taking this medicine, Vyvanse. At the time when I was first given this medicine I was about 140lbs and I'm 5'7". And after about 4 months of taking the Vyvanse I weighed anywhere between 115-120lbs. Not good! The medicine made me totally not eat and run around like I was on drugs and couldn't sit still. I became so skinny I could see all of my ribs. I also felt like I had lost all emotions and the relationship with my parents were harmed because of this. I think part of the problem was the doctor just upping my dose whenever he felt like it and not being very responsible. But I just want to warn anyone who is thinking about taking Vyvanse to be careful and have a doctor who cares."


"This was the worst medication I have ever taken. I took it at night on the first day and woke up at around 3 am feeling nauseous and just plain gross. I figured my body was just adjusting, so I took the next dose the following night. Within hours my arms and legs were in pain, it felt like I was laying on a bed of nails. I had numbness in my arms and legs for a a few days too. Needless to say I discontinued the medicine immediately."


"I've been on it for 3 years. I got it renewed in March. I loved it the first three years I was on it. No period. No weight gain. Since I went back on it I gained 5 pounds. Nothing has changed in my diet either. I still don't get my period. Which is a blessing of course, but it makes me very moody. I don't want kids but I don't want to deal with my mood swings. Might take it out, but its wonderful form of birth control. My doctor said this birth control doesnt make you gain weight but everyone is different. Thinking about taking it out and just dieting."


"This is the only thing that gets rid of my migraines. For REAL!!!"


"I suffer from gout in my feet periodically because I do not take preventative medicines. My last bout I tried Tylenol extra strength first and got no relief. I switched to Aleve gel caps and immediately felt the pain decrease. I am a believer and also an Aleveir, thanks a lot."


"My  prescription was for 24 MCG twice a day. I never tried it two times in one day BC out is so unpredictable. After a few hours (or more), it gives me severe diarrhea lasting at least an hour. So I normally take it late at night so it works by the morning."


"My psychiatrist prescribed this for me less than a week ago because for way too long I was sleeping approximately 4 to 5 hours and was up obsessing for the rest of it, making me sad and tense and fretful and hopeless feeling -- not to mention tired -- each day. WHAT A DIFFERENCE ON THE FIRST TRY! Taking 1 mg at bedtime not only relaxes me enough to fall asleep, when I do wake up during the night I'm calm, smiling even, and can't wait to go back to sleep -- which I do easily.  Then the whole next day is just generally better.  I feel like I used to when I was younger and less "hyped out" in general.  And no kidding, this has only been 6 days.  Lucky me.  Klonopin where have you been all my life?"


"Have been on pain meds a long time for various injuries and such.  But, most recently for an arthritic condition that necessitated the replacement of both hips of which rendered me utterly handicapped.  I could walk only with a walker, but had no moment without pain.  After the operations (both accomplished with 10 weeks) I am walking without a walker and am so grateful to the Lord for sustaining me and guiding me to the exact surgeon who performed my hip replacements without a flaw.  Now that my joy is full and the pain as subsided, I discovered that I have arthritis in my right shoulder.  I took myself off of Oxycontin 30 mg x 2 a day, and now ingest 20 mg IR X 3 a day for the shoulder.  Great to be alive!"


"I'm 23 years old and was scheduled for a colonoscopy due to irregular bowel movements.  Since I can't write my whole experience let me just say it was awful. I managed to get about 2/3 of the first dose down while holding my nose using a straw and sucking on a lemon and then taking a swig of juice.  After that 2/3 my stomach could not take anymore I immediately started to vomit after each sip like uncontroably to the point of where I had to stop the prep and for the rest of the night I was violently throwing up with an extreme headache like having two migraines at the same time.  I had to cancel my procedure as I couldn't keep anything else down after."


"I have found Contrave to be great since it has given me the will power of steel and virtually all of my cravings for sweets are gone. I have been pretty much effortlessly been able to follow a healthy diet unlike before. I did have to give up caffeine immediately since the bupropion tends to give people the jitters for a few weeks which has now subsided for me. I also am only taking one pill a day early in the morning and will only increase as needed as instructed by my doctor to minimize the jitters. I am quite hopeful since unlike the dozens and dozens of times where I tried to lose weight before, I am not struggling at all. Plus, my mood is better to boot!"


"Day 2 of taking this medication for chronic constipation.  I feel so much better.  I would usually take Dulcolax, but it hurts my stomach really badly.  This medicine is amazing.  So thankful for it."


"Got this cream to stop recurring boils on my upper leg and elbow , applied it within 48 hrs the infection was healing ! Magic stuff,wow !"


"I use this cream for my son who has a rare genetic skin disorder, a form of ichthyosis.  He gets a severe hyperkeratosis build up particularly around his joint areas.  I've found that it has been wonderfully effective at reducing this build up.  I'm very pleased with the product."


"Medication works fine - HATE the new packaging. It is cumbersome. Don't use the day/date aspect at all and don't need it. Wastes plastic with excess packaging."


"It worked to prevent me and my boyfriend from conceiving, but it made me feel HORRIBLE! It made my periods longer and HEAVIER! The day I took it off I had instant relief. It made me feel bad because my doctor said of my family history of depression and anxiety that I inherited."


"I am 47 and this is my second time on Provera. The only side effects I have noticed are intense night sweats. I am hotter than usual. The day after my first dose, I was nauseous and had a headache like a hangover, it has happened a few other times during the 10 days. I do think, that I can live with 10 days a month of the Provera because I was bleeding a lot. I was stuck at home. At least now, even if I don't feel good I can still leave home."


"I've been taking this medicine for 4 days.  I have not experienced any negative side effects yet. No nausea or jittery feelings like others I've read about. Since starting this medicine I've noticed I've slept like a rock. No waking up at all and no problems falling asleep. I just felt I should share this observation since I was terrified to start after reading all these horror stories. Not everyone is negatively affected."


"I've had the NuvaRing in now for over a year, maybe almost 3 years now.
Pros: not remembering to take a pill every day, minimal acne(I've never had serious acne although), and  light periods
Cons: will poke out and this is painful!, while having sex with it in is sometimes painful. I'm bloated all the time! I eat a health diet exercise at least 3 times a week, and I was not bloated like this until the Nuvaring.
Overall I would not recommend this, because I feel the cons weigh out the pros."


"I tried Qsymia for 9 days. I lost 8 pounds but had too many side effects. I felt like I was going to pass out at church one Sunday. I got extremely agitated. That was just NOT me. I stopped taking it because I got into an argument with the pharmacist and cried all the way home. I turned into someone I didn't like."


"I had all 4 wisdom teeth pulled about a week ago. I was prescribed fifteen 5 milligram Endocets for after surgery. I took about 5 the first day and then 3 the next and 2 the 3rd day and 1 the fourth fay. It helped the pain, but not for very long. I took a nap every time I took a pill. I also found myself to have severe mood swings while on the Endocets. I was happy one minute then felt awful the next. Also, they gave me TERRIBLE constipation. If you're taking them eat a lot of fiber or take a laxative or a two a day to keep everything moving. Although for the short amount of time that they worked, my body felt awesome."


"Started taking Dailresp 3 mths ago. Noticed improvement in breathing in 1st week. Then started having nausea and loss of appetite. I also started having other reactions,insomnia, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, bad thoughts about death. Over the last 2 mths it's gotten worse. I didn't know it could be the Dailresp. This morning I woke up at 1am couldn't go back to sleep because of thoughts of dying. It's 2pm I'm still awake(I can't sleep during the day). Got so bad I went to the ER today. The Doctor told me to stop the Dailresp. OK!  I never had mental health issues before. I don't have any clue how long it will take to recover from the mental health issues I'm having."


"I've been taking this for 7 days and I can feel it changes me.  I feel somewhat depressed, breakout and angry all the time I hate it need to change it for something else ugh again!!!"


"There has been absolutely no change in the ability to control  the flow of urine.  It has been extremely frustrating.  Length of time on medication:  2  1/2 to 3 months."


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"I have taken Moviprep before, the first time for a laparoscopic exam, and I am now taking it again for another laparoscopy to remove endometriosis. The first time, I took Moviprep at the instructed times, first litre at 5pm and second litre at 8-9pm. It was awful! I had to be at the hospital for 6am, and I literally hadn't slept because I was still going the toilet. Thankfully I was still able to have the procedure. This time I took the first litre at 3pm and the second litre at about 6pm, it is nearly 11pm and it hasn't stopped yet, but hopefully I will get more rest than last time.
I think it definitely does what it is intended for but the taste is disgusting, it tastes like really salty lemons, much better if you use a straw!"


Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

"I had been taking Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 for 2 years until it started giving me bad cramping and breakthrough bleeding on the active pills. I think my body was starting to reject it or the dosage just wasn't high enough anymore. Then my doctor suggested to try Safyral and gave me 2 free samples. I just finished my first month and it wasn't too bad. The worst side effect I had was nausea. My breasts felt fuller, but they went back to their normal size after my period. My period was lighter and the cramping wasn't that bad. I didn't gain any weight or feel bloated. I will have to see how this next month is...I plan on staying on this pill!"


"I've been on this pill for 3 months and 5 days and I want to die. My moderate acne has gotten worse. So bad that get big cystic pimples all over. I also have a bunch of white heads and my forehead is bumpy. My anger is out the roof and the first 2 months my boobs felt like they were going to fall off. I'm willing to stick it out to the 5th month but if not I will be getting off this pill"


"Intestinal effects were greatly reduced by substituting name-brand Glucophage XR for generic metformin (various manufacturers), and a lower dose of Glucophage was sufficient to achieve a similar BG effect (daily dose reduced from 2000mg to 1500)."


"This medicine has changed my life. I'm a nurse with primary Sjogren's Syndrome. It took 10 years for a diagnosis and another 10 years for a rheumatologist to prescribe Plaquenil. I have never felt so good.  Minimal joint point, lots of energy, able to sleep at night, what could be better!  I was able to complete an eye exam for the first time in 9 years.  I'm enjoying life pain free and with energy!"


"Since this is a common side effect I am going to ask my provider about it. I am experiencing a lot of breast tenderness. It started pretty much after being on this one or two days. I am a week in and it's rather painful. They feel somewhat swollen."


"I was asked to use these drops one month before cataract surgery.  After 10 days or less (not sure of exact timeframe) I wanted take my eyeball out of my eye socket.  I was in a lot of pain in that eye and wanted to just keep my eye shut.  I called my eye doctor to let them know I could not use this eye drop and explained my symptoms to an assistant.  She told me to use hot compresses and to use another eye drop prior to surgery.  I told her I must be allergic to this eye drop.  She did not agree.  I did not use any more eye drops until 7 days prior to surgery."


"I have a form of muscular dystrophy and take this for my chronic severe pain. I've been on the immediate release 2x 50 mg a day. It is a miracle for me. I can function way better than I could on norco or oxy and it works way better for managing my pain than lesser pain killers like ultram. I've tried both the ER and IR and found the ER to not be as effective for me.

nucynta IR has seriously given me more quality of life. The only downside for me is there is not yet a generic available and it's extremely expensive (even with insurance)."


"I took 2 at bed time and slept once I woke up I had to use the bathroom which is a good thing. I love it"


"Absolute HELL. From the word go, I had disgusting side effects. I experienced terrible cramps EVERY day for the first 8 months. Then when I thought they had settled down, I suddenly started getting severe pain, which I would have said were as bad as labour contractions. I could not move and felt dizzy and sick when this was happening. My sex drive disappeared entirely. Not to mention, I developed vaginal and urinal infections every time I did have sex. My moods were also crazy. I became severely depressed and suicidal, but also my anger became so extreme that I would smash and break everything and even hit my partner in fits of unexplainable rage. As a result, I had to receive psychological help from doctors. It totally ruined my life!"


"Mirena is the worst thing could happen to me and my partner. I gained too much weight, I was very dry, so sex was not good while using Mirena.  My partner resulted to have a serious allergy due to the Mirena material a kind of polymer, so we both suffer too much due to this, plus it was very costly."


"Great product - I used it for a year with great results and no side effects. During quarterly blood tests found my T level was 64 with symptoms of low testosterone. Two weeks into a new batch my levels returned to normal.  Reported to customer service who gave all kind of excuses that implied my misapplying it. I could supply lab results but because I had none of the previous batch for them to test they refused to be of any help. Switched to Testim but like others don't like smell or stickiness."


"Acidophilus is now the only supplement / medication I take to manage constipation which is a side-effect of opiod medications which I've been taking for a number of years.  Prior to my adding acidophilus (capsule form) to my regime, constipation was a chronic problem causing me constant concern and trying various remedies, none of which worked until I came upon acidophilus.  This has truly worked wonders."


"I was on Depakote for 17 years with little to no breakthrough seizures. Then I suddenly developed leukopenia and had to be removed from the drug. I have not found another medication that has been as effective as Depakote. I am presently on Carbatrol and have had breakthrough seizures monthly and after 7 years have again developed leukopenia from it."


"This drug did not work for me as I am unable to take any hormones. I managed to take it for 8 weeks before stopping. I started getting a period after about week 6 and it continued on and off right up until I stopped taking the drug. When I started getting my period I still had the same symptoms (severe cramping, back pain, exhaustion, etc) that I started taking the drug for to begin with."


"I'm a 65 year old male and for 2 years I've delt with the OA in my right knee that made me think it was time for a knee replacement since I was told sometime back that it might be my next option. Went to the orthopedic doctor, took some X-rays and said he thought my pain was from a few bone spurs and OA and suggested we try the Euflexxa shots. My last shot was on the 5th of January and my knee feels great and now I can get my life back in order."


"Female, 19 y/o.
Started Phentermine 37.5 mg tab. on October 17, 2017 with a weight of 217lb. Today makes 18 days I’ve been on the medicine. My current weight is 202lb. This medicine is genius. I completely shut out soda, fried foods (with the exception of 2 cheat days)and any kind of candy, chocolates. I found that eating an hour after I take the medication helps me stay fuller longer (I take it every morning at 7). I drink a lot of water a day. I really haven’t exercised at all and have managed to drop 15 pounds! This medication really helps. Eating right and drinking a lot of water did it for me!!"


"I've been taking this medication daily and it has worked wonders for my indigestion. Started waking up with hives pretty bad about once or twice a week a couple of months ago and have had some instances where my lips swell.  Had to take Benadryl.  Didn't realize it, but that is one of the side effects of using this medication.  A little afraid to continue using it but sure hate the thought of not using it."


"I wish i was told what would happen!!!

The wonder drug. No depression. Little anxiety. Seemed like my problems were fixed with one little wonder pill. 50mg pristiq a day...

Its been 8 months and i barely feel anything. This is no way to live life. Sure, im not as suisidal, not as anxious, not as depressed and im not flipping my lid every other day but i am numb, bored, barely characteristic, i dont find joy often nor do i care to create it. This is no quick fix!!

Also, in that 8 months i have gone from 57kg to 66kg. Not a welcomed weight gain! Sex life is shit, affecting my relationship as my needs and wants have changed to nearly not caring wether i have it or not.

But the worst part, IS MISSING A DOSE! I cant funtion without it.."


"I started orlistat one week ago prescribed by my GP for weight loss aid. Last Monday I weighed 15 stone on the button. Today I weigh 14 st and 8 lbs. So approx 6 lbs weight loss in just a week. In honesty I haven't changed my diet that much. I always eat relatively well at work. My breakfast contains little or no fat, my lunch is mainly healthy but I still eat crap in the evenings through boredom. I haven't done any exercise yet but MUST start. I experience the oily stools at least 3-4 times per day. I take 3 tablets per day around 15 minutes after each meal. I did read some reviews that said "the worse you eat, the more you lose" I don't know if this is true I just know that it is different for everyone."


"I just began the Fentanyl 25mcg patch 2 days ago.  So far, so good.  I'm pain free for the first time since cervical spine surgery in April 09.  I put the first patch on around supper time and noticed a reduction in pain within a couple hours.  When I got up yesterday morning, I was pain free.  This medicine is incredible.  The doctor gave me Norco 10-325 for any break through pain but so far, I haven't had any."


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"My son was 7 when he started taking Adderall for his Aspergers Syndrome.  He was overweight but after taking the medication for 1.5 years, lost a lot of weight.  He is not a picky eater but his appetite was non-existent.  There was nothing I could do to get him to eat.  We did have to change his medicines and he has since put some weight back on.

The medicine did do for us what we needed it to do which was help with his impulsivity."


"I've been on Celexa 20mg for 15 years now and I love it.  I started with Paxil and then try Zoloft and Wellbutrin.  The last three medication made me feel like a zombie.  But Celexa is different.  Celexa made me feel like myself again, no side effect.  I had a big depression (due to baby blues and multiple surgeries and lots of pain for long periods of time).  Celexa SAVED MY LIFE.  I've been on 20mg for all this time and didn't have to increase the dosage.  If I try to stop, I become suicidal again (with no reasons at all) so I will keep taking this wonderful life saving medicine forever.  Thank you for saving me. You cannot "control" depression with your "will".  Depression is a sickness, like diabetes or heart problems, and Celexa is the best."


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"Absolutely amazing better than cialis
Best medicine suffer performance anxiety
Healthy young guy
Use it works amazing
Difference with cialis that last longer
However Viagra is instant and does not have the prolonged effect
Both excellent
Thank you to the scientists
For this excellent drug
Half a tab all is needed
Go for it don't hold back"


"Adderall has improved my life drastically! So drastically that I had to come on here and write about it. Since I have ADHD, simple tasks can be very hard for me. I'm 19 and just started working at a store and before being on it I was having trouble following directions and a manager even told me I needed extra training. Anyway, I managed to do well enough to not be asked to leave. Now that I'm on it I think my managers are sort of shocked at how productive I am. So much that the store manager even came up to me and said the other managers have told her that I've improved so much and become a very hard worker. On my last 2 anatomy exams I got a B. I'm able to focus and do things without giving up so easily."


"I've been on this medication for about eight months for both panic disorder and anxiety, 30 mg twice a day. Just so people know, it takes roughly six weeks to kick in fully, so if you haven't felt anything yet, you need to give it time before you try something else.

While it does make me very tired after I take it for about 30-40 minutes, it doesn't make me chronically tired like I was while on antidepressants. A short nap definitely helps if I'm not doing anything in the morning. It's absolutely brought my level of anxiety way, way down to a manageable level, especially after getting to the maximum dose. I'm functioning normally for the first time in years and I love it."


"I started this birth control because other birth controls were either not working for my acne or giving me bad cramps. I wanted to quit after week 8. I was moody all the time, my appetite grew, and it really did nothing for my acne. My boyfriend thought I was pregnant it was getting so bad. I am now on my period with the worst cramps I've ever had, they started at least 2 days before my actual period and I feel like I have bipolar disorder. One minute I am crying over not having tea, the next I am happy and bubbly like nothing was ever wrong. I am changing back to a previous birth control as soon as possible."


"I was put on Olanzapine in July  for depression and bi-polar disorder.  As a matter a fact when I came to this country I never heard of bi-polar until about 20-25 year ago. today it seems that everyone you speak to has the disorder. Why is that?  I do think that many people need to be on helpful medicine but not Olanzapine which has plethora of side effect even reported deaths. My theory is this I think many people have been convinced by psychiatrists that they have depression and suffer from bi-polar disorder. In  the late 1980's and early 1990' there were cases in courts for doctors taking kick backs for prescribing this very expensive drug  . Could this still be happening today."


"I took Geodon alongside lexapro. I have already taken lexapro for this past year and never had a dystonic reaction. However, when my nurse practitioner introduced geodon I went into dystonia . Dystonia is when your body begins to contort on itself involuntarily. I could literally feel my neck twisting on itself trying to snap. Thankfully i was cured with benadryl, and the dystonia  was not permanent. If you want to try this med, keep a supply of benadryl to stop a dystonic reaction and call an ambulance right away.

Even more, this is not the only medication that can cause dystonia. Several others can to - like risperidone, halodol , and abilify. When they are combined with an anti depressant they can increase the risk of dystonia.goodluck"


"My senior year in high school I gained a lot of weight, we figured out it was all PCOS related. (60 pounds and I was a varsity athlete, now a high school graduate). I was an emotional wreck from the mood swings I had due to hormone imbalances. Tri-sprintec was perfect for me. It brought me back to normal, and after only 4 months on the pill I lost 20 pounds. I became happy me again. My periods returned, scene cleared up, and mood swings ended. Tri-sprintec, however, significantly increased my sex drive. It was there a little before the PCOS symptoms became noticeable. Then I had no sex drive from PCOS, but since I started it my sex dive has been pretty high for an 18 year old. Anyway, I would say if you have PCOS this pill rocks."


"Celexa has definitely helped me get back to my normal self but I've only been taking it a week (started with 10mg for a few days and now I'm at 20mg) and it has completely taken away my appetite. I have thrown up every day sometimes multiple times a day but I feel great otherwise. Happiness comes a lot easier so I'll deal with the excessive vomiting for a while since I need to lose some weight anyway."


"I have been on Alesse for 5 months now, and at the beginning it seemed to work effectively - regulating my periods, preventing pregnancy, as well as partially helping my acne. Although by the 3rd month I started getting my period before the placebo pills, and it became irregular again coming any time throughout the month... I'm now switching to a different pill, but all in all the pill was ok when it was working. Although my periods were irregular it still prevented pregnancy so thats great. Only thing is that I gained around 5 lbs, and it didn't help with cramps or lightening my period which is one of the reasons I went on it in the first place."


"I've had implanon over a year. I got it done in Dublin.

I think it is a fantastic stress free, painless form of birth control however there are side effects.

For me, implanon seems to have encouraged weight loss (along with moderate dieting but the weight is coming off faster). It seems also to have weakened my orgasms- worst side effect! Still have a high sex drive though.

Period wise it is very unpredictable which is very annoying. I can have periods ranging from 3-14 days.

People making the decision to get implanon need to decide if they can live with irregular bleeding. It has lessened period pain but not much. I still can bleed heavily and clot. For me it's worth it so I don't have to worry about contraception for 3 years at a time"


"I've been on this drug for 5 days do feel better but still having side effects still not able to eat or some other stuff.  I am still struggling wish it would go away"


"Had two failed back surgeries and started taking Norco 10/325 with great success. without Norco pain level 8-9, with Norco 5-6."


"my creatine level went from 6 to 9 after only 4 months of use.  DO NOT USE FOR A PATIENT WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES."


"I broke my neck 2years ago 3 neck surgery's. 4th coming. This patch has been the only medicine that relieves pain. United Health will not cover it after December 31 2014."


"I replaced my Zoloft for depression for Cymbalta to treat fibromyalgia and depression on the advice of my pain specialist. It has been a God send for the fibromyalgia, I feel so much better in that respect. Still have minor bouts occasionally but much improved. Wasn't sure it worked better than the Zoloft for depression so asked him if we could increase it from 60mg to 90mg. He wasn't comfortable with that. I threw the idea past my new psychiatrist (I have bipolar) and he said the 60mg is an adequate dose. So. I guess all in all I'm pretty pleased with the results I am having. I have been on Cymbalta for several months. It started working quickly and I have not suffered any ill-effects. I wish it could work this well for everyone."


"Lyrica was the first medication that helped with the nerve pains.  It calmed down some of the burning in my toes, especially.  It also gave me some hope in addition to pain relief."


"Worked great but it also worked on smoking when I took the pill in the morning I didn't crave, think about, or smoke a cigarette! I took the pill at 7 am and knew when it wore off at around 2pm because I would start craving a cigarette. I only had a trial for three days and would like to try it again because I really hate smoking and this pill work wonders in the smoking department! Also worked for food cravings and when I did eat I ate half of what I normally would!"


"I was placed on Benicar HCT for over 4 years ago, after trying many other blood pressure medications. It has been the only prescription that has significantly reduced my blood pressure without any side effects. The only bad effect it is the cost."


"I can live again. Zoloft is a miracle medicine."


"It works very well for me. I was on methadone for 13 years and then went to Suboxone. It's so much better for my body than Methadone. "


"I have not had a YI in about 20 years.  Since I know the symptoms, when I felt irritated and itchy down there, although I had no discharge, I figured it was a YI, and to get the Monistat 7 cream.  20 years ago it was not available over the counter, only through prescription.  The first night, within minutes, the burning and itching started and I was extremely uncomfortable.  After a few hours, it stopped.  Tonight is Day 2, and after insertion, I have no itching or burning sensation like I did the the first night.  I will continue to use all of this product for the entire 7 nights.  Actually, there is no reaction at all on night 2.  I guess the medicine started working after the first night.  Hang in there and give it a chance."


"I am just finished my 2nd week of pills, but had to go off from the medicine do to sudden severe panic attacks and hypertension. Just stopped taking them today and hoping the effects go away quickly!! Could have possibly been an allergic reaction. Also had bleeding for the entire 2 weeks so far."


"What is all the fuss about? Does it taste great? No. But it's seriously not bad at all. I used a straw and drank it right down. It started working within 5 minutes. I am now about 45 minutes into the prep and I am already passing clear liquid. No cramps, no headache. I was all worried about nothing."


"After 6 months of taking the extended release metformin my cycle started and had being on point for the past 4 months. My acne has begun to clear and I feel better. Now begins my diet and exercise to drop excess weight. Unfortunately for my hair what has grown out will not go away, but I was also given spironolactone to prevent any more from growing until then waxing and plucking will work. Hope my review helped!"


"My doctor started me on Karvia after having a terrible experience with Chateal which gave me terrible acne. My skin started clearing up almost immediately. I do have times when I'm just in a mood due to the extra hormones but I have not experienced any nausea or pain with this medication. Overall, I have no true complaints about this."


"Well, I am 24 hrs into the shot and so far (knock on wood) the only side effect is headaches (which I never have) but I can deal with that. My morning blood reading would normally be about 169 and I got up this morning and it was 75.   Just wondering how many days into it that the side effects (nausea & vomiting) started with people that did experience these effects?  Will keep you posted after the week is up....."


"I'm 8 1/2 months pregnant and even though I've used this exact medicine earlier in my pregnancy (7 day), I don't remember feeling like my vagina was on fire and way more itchy than the yeast itself. I know this is common, that it will burn before it gets better. But, I was in pain, crying, dancing-holding my crotch after I peed and some of it came out. I had to wipe away what I could and apply a wet wash cloth. I've honestly never had this experience with miconazole 7. The pain is gone now and I know it's a typical reaction. I'm just surprised it hurt this much this time. I'm lying here straddling the wet wash cloth, focusing on knowing it's an effective medicine and the box states that you will experience burning and irritation."


"I just started phentermine on 5/26/16 37.5mg I take half in the morning and half around 11. I haven't started excersizing yet, but I have cut all soda and only drink water. I started at 229lbs! Today 6/3/16 I'm 22lbs I've lost 9 lbs in 9'days! My only side effect had been dry mouth but it's not horrible. My Goal weight is 150. So I have 70 more lbs to go!! We will see!"


"Works great for: anxiety, depression, OCD, PMS, IBS, coping with stress, fibromyalgia, sleeping better, low immunity from stress, headache prevention, helps you think positive rather than negative thoughts. Negative side effects include daytime fatigue, dry mouth, agitation/hyperactivity, harder to orgasm, harder to feel in love/emotional numbness, vivid dreams."


"Works great for my son with severe allergies, helps with his cough when he's ill. One of the best allergy medicines I've used on him."


"I have been diagnosed with reactive arthritis, an autoimmune disease initiated by an infection long past cured but my body has decided to confuse it with my joints and connective tissue. The swelling of my hands, knees, shoulders, feet, etc has been relieved to some degree by prednisone, methotrexate, and NSAIDs but the NSAIDS ate away at my stomach and scared me to death with their side effects. Oxycodone, in its extended release form, has made it possible to do some of the things that I used to do (like type this) but I keep having "dosage creep" and I'm up to 80 mg twice daily after 2 years. It has been a blessing with a price but given the choice of severe pain vs a pill, I'll take the pill."


"OMG! I had a little YI due to antibiotics. Symptoms were not too bad but felt it coming with probiotics. I felt so much worse, burning and itching since I put it in and the outside cream is not working. I thought I had taken this another time  I was antibiotics but it did not feel like this!! It is horrible!! I just hope it doesn't last. Will not do this again!!"


"I have taken 4 doses of the weekly self injections.  At first I felt awful, nauseated and flu like systems, but now I feel wonderful.  I don't hurt and it even has helped the shortness of breath I would get walking up stairs.  I hope it continues to help and hope I don't gain additional weight as I have done with the prednisone.  I have been on prednisone for over 6 months and have gained 10-15 pounds."


"I've been taking alli for 3 weeks (only on week days with a bit of cheating at the weekend) and I've lost half a stone.  You won't get any nasty side effects as long as you limit your fat intake to less than 15g a meal and avoid high fat foods. It's not a miracle drug, you can't just take it with an unhealthy diet (you will get the side effects then!) but with a healthy diet and exercise it increases your rate of weight loss. I think it's worth the money."


"I have used Xanax for the past 15 years for moderate to severe panic and or anxiety attacks. Were it not for this drug, I am not sure what I would have done. It was and still is a God send. I only use it as needed as opposed to daily use. Two downsides are that it makes me drowsy and if I drink alcohol when I have taken it, I get very testy.  Don't drink and drive and don't drive while on Xanax."


"I took a 500mg Amoxicillin (3x/day) course of 9 days to treat upper respiratory tract infection in 2012, and it worked well. The month long coughing with phlegm was gone."


"63 year old diagnosed with an enlarged prostate resulting in frequent urges to urinate. I've been taking this medication for 90 days and have not seen any improvement."


"This was my first testosterone supplement. My testosterone level was 249. My doctor prescribed Axiron - 1 pump under each arm (60mg) daily. In about six weeks, my testosterone level rose to 766. My method of application was to wash under each arm with a soapy washcloth to remove any anti-perspirant, dry well, apply at bedtime. Then I would shower and apply anti-perspirant as normal each morning. Although the supplied instructions stated differently, I was told by my doctor that the anti-perspirant would block the absorption of the Axiron, so I made sure that it was all removed prior to application."


"I had the Mirena inserted in August 2015. The insertion was not fun, but it wasn't awful. I had pretty intense cramps off and on for about two months. Also, only incredibly light periods since insertion. Like, only needing a panty liner. No weight gain, and no acne. All in all, a great experience."


"Got the birth control inserted in November of 2013 I had very badddd cramps the next month for 4 days afterwards no cramping or bleeding! Once my year mark came along I've been experiencing on & off spotting.. Now coming up on my 2 year mark I've been bleeding & cramping heavy. Trying to convince myself that I wait it out another year but the way things are looking I may get it removed."


"I used to constantly think about food.. My thoughts would be racing whether to stuff my face or not eat at all. When I started 40 mg Prozac, it took a while and until I realized I didn't think about it anymore! Very glad my mind is off food for once!"


"I had 10 months clean after being a heavy IV opioid user for years decided to stop on my last case which also prompted me to drug court. Well the judge for some reason put me on vivitrol even with all the clean time and program compliance. To summarise I had planned to exercise and live healthy and that is what was pushing me to stay clean, After getting the shot  I felt empty confused, depressed, no drive, no motivation, no hunger, crippled libido, didn't care much about music movies or anything for that matter, excercising was torture. I asked the doctor if it would mess with my endogenous reward system twice and both times he evaded my question, seek recovery with healthy means develop skills to stay clean don't go be a lab rat for big pharma..go to inpatient"


"I started taking Effexor XR 4 months ago.  My entire life I've struggled with anxiety.  I have gone to cognitive behavioral therapy to help me change my responses to anxiety producing situations, all to know avail.  I never wanted to take medication as I thought only weak people do that.  About 2 months prior to taking Effexor XR I began having panic attacks so severe I felt as though I was going to die.  I couldn't function and became depressed.  As a last resort I decided to try medication.  I take one 75mg capsule every morning. Please note, the 1st 2 weeks were misery - I could barely lift my head or body, I had neck pain and slept constantly and still had anxiety. I stuck it out and haven't had an anxiety or panic attack since then."


"My experience with sertraline (Zoloft/lustral, 25mg to 50mg over the course of a week) was hell on earth. One of the biggest regrets of my life. I will never poison myself like that again. Please save yourself from the pain this drug causes - both physical and mental. And please be aware that this pain lasts after you've stopped taking the drug."


"Chronic migraine sufferer, about 3 a month bed stricken end with severe head pain, vomiting & upset tummy 2 days out of action. I have been taking Deralin 40mg for 6 months & am migraine free except occasional menstrual migraine but this is manageable. However Deralin disturbs my sleep with awful nightmares & I have put on weight without changing diet!"


"I originally got on the pill to treat acne and went through two other types of birth control pills before changing to Yaz. With both of the other pills I had constant breakthrough bleeding throughout the month. I stopped taking the first pill after a month then tried Seasonale.  My doctor told me to stay on it for a while and see if the bleeding went away so I took it for a year, but was still having problems.  I was beginning to think I wouldn't be able to take any birth control pills when I decided to try Yaz. Yaz cleared up my acne, stopped my cramps, and made my period much shorter and much lighter.  Overall, taking Yaz was a wonderful experience for me.  I stopped taking it about two years ago but re-started today and I'm looking forward to the benefits"


"The first time i took this medication was last month on the 1st day of period..had bad side effects within 3 days  like.. always angry..acne along side of jaw & mouth..swelling boobs..heavy bleeding..i stopped taking it after the 1st week ... Told my obgyn about it she said no take it again give it another chance for a whole month so i did and im now on my 2nd week and have not experienced any side effects so far which is good..only good side affect is swelling boobs who wouldnt want that lol "


"Lunesta gave me the metallic taste and i only slept a few hours. Ambien gave me nightmares. I am now on an old one called Halcion but I never sleep through the night. Help needed or suggestions of something that might work without that awful taste the next day."


"It's the best I've even taken for Bipolar. I have been on several medicines before Lithium but it's the best. My doctor has had to change the dosage a few time because of my level being too high and because of another doctor changing my medicines. It's very important to have Lab work done while on Lithium to have the level checked."


"I was prescribed Keflex for an infection that occurred after root canal went bad. Evidently the previous dentist had not been able to successfully remove all of the nerve and pulp and over time an infection resulted.

Keflex was well tolerated by me and helped to reduce the swelling within the gum until I was able to have a root canal retreatment in order to remove the rest of the nerve and pulp.

The rating that I provided is due to the fact that this medication required 4 doses daily which I felt there must have been some other medication available that required less commitment. Still, it did work and I would take it again if prescribed."


"I suffer from multiple sclerosis and I took Dulcolax in the green container I took 2. I was so impacted I would have done anything I had to get myself cleaned out. I was getting sick. it worked wonderful yes it does get watery and kind of crampy but it is cleaning you out completely and that's what I needed I do not like the pink Dulcolax for women I took that and that made me deathly sick it was too slow it did not work if I take Dulcolax at night I can be assured the next day that I will go to the bathroom it is a lifesaver for someone who is so constipated that they are in bed for days it is the only thing that works on me so heads up for Dulcolax"


"I have been on Femara for almost a year. At first I had nearly constant hot flashes/night sweats. Was started on Effexor with nearly immediate relief. Have had increasingly painful joint and muscle pain, especially in my knees. Nothing seems to be helping much with that and it has been a major detriment to my quality of life. Have recently added Magnesium, Fish Oil and Glucosamine/Chrondroitin to the Calcium and D3 I had been taking. Hopefully this will ease the joint stiffness and pain. I am 52 and some days feel 92. Still I am cancer free so far, so I will continue to take Femara."


"I have been in sertraline for 4 months now as I suffer from anxiety and stress. Here is my experience.

As an 18 year old teenager I suffer from anxiety due to family issues. I went to the doctors and they prescribed me with these tablets and counselling. I took my tablets and attended counselling. The first few weeks of taking my tablets I felt awful , shaking, dizzy, being sick, heart was racing like mad and I felt just unwell. When a month went past I felt a lot calmer and a lot more controlled. 4 months later at this moment in time I am having a bit of anxiety due to more stress. Still on the tablets but hopefully it should calm down soon. I am very aware of anyone who suffers from anxiety how hard it is. :)"


"I just started taking contrave 2 days ago I haven't felt any sort of super bad side effects like other people have mentioned. I had slight nausea when I took my night dose but nothing that would bother me or cause me to throw up. My crazy appetite is gone I don't crave sugar anymore it actually doesn't even sound appetizing at all which is the complete opposite of how I felt before. I would constantly think about food and when I could eat next and feeling upset when I was so sick I couldn't eat anymore because I couldn't get that feel good feeling from putting anymore in my mouth. I honestly eat when I'm hungry and rarely finish my food when before I felt like I had to eat everything. Its been a miracle pill for me!"


"Zoloft changed my life completely and I feel "normal" pretty much all of the time. I was too phobic to try it and for 15 yrs I suffered. I wish it didn't have to happen that way. I started literally on 6.25 mg so afraid I'd get ill. Went up to 12.5 then 25 and so on. I'm now on 150mg and have had zero side effects. If you're like me and phobic of meds, start on a baby dose. Even when the doc looks at you weird, just do it your way for you. You want the lowest effective dose anyway right? Start small and tell yourself this will help and not hurt you before you take it. Each day it gets easier. Best wishes for a better life."


"I was told to switch to Lialda after being on Asacol HD for 3 years 2 pills 3x a day 800mg each, due to my insurance not covering it anymore. My doctor told me the only difference was the coating, so I felt confident making the switch. By the end of week one of Lialda 1200mg 2 pills 2x a day, I was starting to get pain and go more frequently until it turned into diarrhea. I had no flare ups for a year and had been feeling great on the Asacol, so I immediately switched back to it after a month on Lialda. It was too late the wheels had already started turning on the road to a flare up. I am now on day 8 of being back on Asacol, waiting for my prednisone to get me better. I am so disappointed this happened."


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


"Helped tremendously with headaches but I am wary of how much Tylenol is in it. My doctor said no more then 4 a day. I take one because I worry about liver damage. It really takes my headache away but when it returns, I won't take another one. ."


"I've been on and off Tramadol for 12 years now. An on going battle. A year ago roughly I was prescribed clonidine for the withdrawals when I went to the ER cause I couldn't handle it anymore. It does help wondefully. However, if you take it for long periods like I have, you can't just stop it cold turkey!! There was an insurance issue to where I couldn't get my refill in time and the effects were horrible! Heart palpitations were beyond scary, shakyness, shortness of breath. Almost like withdrawing from opioids. Also intense anxiety. The reason now I still take them. Panic attacks. Horrible experience. I hope to be able to wean myself from this as well. Still struggling with staying off Tramadol too."


"I am 23, for age reference. My mother talked me into getting this back in February (2014). Since then, I have had horrendous breakouts on my cheeks, chest and my back; I haven't had problems with acne ever. When I don't wear makeup, my face is paler than usual. My energy is gone, I've become anemic and like most others, sex sounds 'meh.' I have had maybe ten days of NON bleeding. I swear I keep Kotex in business. As far as the birth control aspect, it works great; I don't want to get it on at all! I'm giving it until August (the 6th month mark) to see if my body accepts it. However, at this point, I'm over it."


"I've been on the pill form (Provera), 30mg once a day for almost 15 months now and have gained nearly 100 lbs. I kid you not. My doctor thought it was my thyroid but it was not. All of my hormone levels were normal when tested. It has to be the medicine. It has a bad reputation for weight gain and I have never struggled with weight in my entire life before getting on this med. I was put on it for endometriosis and ovarian cysts, but I am going to talk to my Obgyn about switching to something else because I am almost positive it at least contributed to my rapid weight gain. Like others said, I am also tired all day every day. Very little energy. I haven't gotten a period since a month or two after I started taking it. Not worth it though."


"I used Absorbine Jr cream for arthritis pain relief because I am a motorcyclist that loves to ride. I love riding more than anything and I want to continue to ride until I'm 60. But when my arthritis acts up, my joints hurt and stiffen and it makes it very painful to ride. I couple times I had to pull over and have someone pick me up because I could barely drive start on the bike. Absorbine Jr gives me arthritis pain relief quick and allows me to get home without having to call someone to pick me up. While this is not a permanent solution and I will have to give up riding eventually, this product gives me more time to really enjoy what I lover to do. I will use Absorbine Jr until I can't ride anymore and it gives me a lot of joy too."


"Works as well as pantoprazole for me.  Relatively expensive."


"Helps more than other medicines that I've tried. It does help, but with everything going on, there's really not much that I've found to take away all of the pain, but at least I can be functional in addition with using the Fentynal transdermal patch."


"It is great."


"I had very high blood pressure for years. I had to take a physical for a new job in a couple of days so I went to my doctor, he gave me a 30 day supply. Just after taking 1 pill a day for two days I had perfect blood pressure even the doctor who gave me the physical was impressed where my blood pressure ranges were. It really works."


"What a great antidepressant! No side effects and I actually feel happy. My mood swings have improved and I feel calm and happy inside. Things that used to irritate me, don't anymore. I can tell I have less of an appetite and more energy. I am on 1 x 50 mg a day. If you have had bad luck with side effects and antidepressants, you need to try this. I applaud Pristiq."


"I took a dose of two 0.25mg tablets. I experienced BP of an average of about 100/53.  My muscles from my neck down my back ached so bad I couldn't stand up straight. I was so fatigued I could have gone to sleep standing up. I was disoriented and out of breath.  All of this lasted about 1 week."


"I took Topamax a few years ago and regret it. It has changed my life for the worse. Even after stopping the meds several years ago, I still have bad brain fog, loss of vision, memory loss especially short term, lost the ability to comprehend things and lost ability to do simple functions such as basic math. Prior to taking this medicine I was at the top of my game. Now I feel helpless and the doctors were no help. My vision changed after it, mind you I had lasik eye surgery and could see perfectly fine prior to this. It's frustrating because I have to do things differently now and it's embarrassing because people look at you like something wrong since you can't do simple things a 2 year old can do!"


"Pros: Symptoms started to noticeably decrease after about 3-4 days.

Cons: Very pricey even with insurance and discount card and uncomfortable to use suppository during a bad flare-up

Side effects: a few small headaches and severe stomach pains (had to stop using it). On a scale 1-10 stomach pains ranged between a 5-8."


"I switched to this medicine (from Camrese) mainly suffering from a very decreased sex drive and heavy periods, with very dismal mood swings.  This medicine fixed all of that (yay!).  Additionally, periods are very light, lasting about 2 days.  I have not had any additional problems with weight, acne, etc.  I would highly recommend giving this a shot if you are having problems with other, heavier dose meds!"


"So, I've had several yeast infections in my life and I have always used Monistat 3 ovules with NO side effects or issues. My husband picked my up some monistat while I was at work and instead of ovules he got the cream filled applicators. OMG!! The cream filled applications BURN!!!! Never again will I not buy the ovules. The second the cream hit it felt like liquid fire being poured into my vagina. Please, don't buy the cream. Stick with the ovules."


"I am very pleased with this medication. Since I started the medicines back in March I have lost 22 lbs, had no side effects the first few months. Now as of recently I am experiencing major constipation, eggy burps etc. My sugars are normal. I do not want to give up this medication I am just worried I have about 150 lbs to lose still and my weight lose has stopped due to the constipation. I know I am keeping my calories at about 1200- 1500 per day and there is not way I should not be losing. I am 300 lbs."


"Had a tooth pulled three days ago have been taking this every chance I could. Doesn't seem to help with pain at all maybe I need a higher dosage than 300 mg because I'm only allowed to take 2 a day."


"This is my second Implanon would not recommend at all....first one was okay for the first 2 years until I started bleeding which never stopped when I woke in the morning I would stand up and be absolutely covered in blood it was that bad.....I lost 2 stone in weight my mood swings were all over the place and it affected my relationship. I was advised to have that one removed and another one inserted which I did which I'm into the second year now and it's starting all over again! The only good thing about this is the reliability that your not going to get pregnant IF there's ever a chance that you can have a quick fumble in between periods!! It gets me so down I can be off in the morning and on again at night.....so frustrating"


"Found this medication to be non-effective; lost a few pounds at first ; but at full dosage, the medication made me so nauseous and then ended up to be non-effective at all, didn't lose any additional weight."


"Hello!  Today is Nov. 13, 2016 I am a 5'4" female and weighed 172lbs when I started Phentermine 37.5mg/day (tablets) on Oct. 18, 2016.  The first 7-10 days I could tell when the medication "kicked in", I had a little "rush" of energy and slight hand trembling.  Those have disappeared but my mouth stays dry (using Biotine). I have not lost any weight, and I confess I haven't exercised much, but my appetite has not decreased either.  I'm going back for my 1 month weigh in this week. I'll keep reading and posting--this forum is encouraging!  Wish I had discovered it before now!!"


"I have 2 discs that press on my spine in my neck, as well as fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis & an auto-immune disease.  I recently came off of Methadone & Percocet, unintentionally, when I had just enough to get to my appointment with the pain specialist I was scheduled to see for the 1st time, but he got sick & they had to reschedule me.  In addition to withdrawal, my pain level kept rising, to the point that every bone & muscle in my body hurt worse than I have ever been in!!!  It's the only time I've ever used "9.9" to describe my pain! I have had to go to the ER several times in the last month.  I was given Norflex 2 of those times, when I had a pinched nerve. Norflex helped SO MUCH MORE than ANY of the muscle relaxers I had at home!"


"I have been taking 20 mg for about 1 month. I feel awesome. I have taken everything you can imagine and no success. I take this along with 3 other medicines. I have energy and no side effects. I couldn't be happier. I hope it stays this way. I was at a horrible place and now have hope."


"Very good medicine."


"Switched from BCPs because of terrible side effects. It's been 6 weeks, and so far I've experienced a good amount of pain, bloating, headaches and possible weight gain. I've noticed my body chemistry change in other ways, too. My second period came only 2.5 weeks after the first ended. First was 9 days long, too. Doctor has advised to tough it out at least 6 months. Trying to resolve coverage with insurance co. Law Center for Women a great resource."


"I got Nexplanon inserted 4 weeks after having my child (mid August) so I've only been on it for 2 months but I'm not sure how much longer I can take. After having my son I was loosing weight like crazy! I was and still am breastfeeding as well. I gained 25 pounds during my pregnancy and had lost 45 pounds by 4 weeks postpartum. I have now gained 15 pounds since starting Nexplanon. I don't feel as though it has had any effect on my emotions other than my sex drive is lacking, but that could also be from the breast feeding. I also bleed every day the first month after insertion and am constantly feeling bloated. If I gain anymore weight I'll probably be calling to get it removed."


"Finally found a medication that helps me deal with everyday life with my Depression and anxiety."


"Have been on Xarelto now for 2 months without any complaints. I've not had the out of the ordinary dreams that others have reported. I am an endurance athlete and other than deconditioning from a forced no exercise restriction for 4 weeks, I cannot say that this medicine limits my performance. I must say I have had some very short duration dizzy spells on occasion, but definitely not the norm. My insurance required that Xarelto be preauthorized prior to getting it. So far I am very happy with its performance and convenience."


"I started Adipex on 10/23 and by 10/28 I lost 5 pounds so I am impressed with it already. I am just getting the hang of eating better. I keep a food journal and it helps. Now I want to start getting some exercise and see what I can really do."


"For 12 years I have struggled with severe constipation. My body laughed at laxatives, and enemas. Nothing worked and I went to the hospital more times than I can count because of it. Two weeks ago I went 16 days without passing anything, a new record for me. My OB sent me to my fourth GI Dr (I'm pregnant) and she gave me two weeks of samples of Trulance. She said this was new and approved for pregnancy. She also said a period of diarrhea was likely but to stick it through and see if it works before giving up. Its only been 3 days and today I had my first full, perfect consistency bowel movement in over a decade and I actually cried. I've been waiting for this breakthrough for so so long."


"Works"


"After taking one dose of the Sudafed 24 it started to help me but it only lasted 8 hours. So I waited a full 24 hours before I took a second dose and it made me feel jittery and my heart was racing. Tried to eat and drink something but it didn%u2019t help. "


"I am 21 and have not had kids. It was just in and out of the office. It wasn't too bad of an experience for me. I just didn't think about it while it was being put in. It went smooth and fairly well! It also helps that I have an awesome doctor who talked to me step by step. I bled for maybe a couple days if that and had minimal cramping. It's been a little over a week and I don't even notice or feel it! I guess I'm one of the lucky ones!"


"10 years on this bc pill and I had to have surgery to remove a 5cm & 2cm cyst on my right ovary that was causing it to twist. fast forward a year and the same thing may be happening again."


"This has been my life saver medicine."


"I don't think it's the worst but it's not the best. I've been on it for about 8 months now, but I think it's time to try something new.  I have had crazy mood swings, very little energy, despite my best efforts, unable to loose weight (it just keeps packing on and I use to not be able to gain weight even if I tried).  The worst part is the severe lowering of sex drive.  I've been on it since my husband and I were married and I didn't even fully understand what I was missing until I missed it for a few days and it was like a huge burden lifted. I felt so much better."


"I have been taking this for 3 weeks now following a librium detox, I was drinking 3 to 4 bottles of red wine each day, sometimes more. Since taking Campral 3 times a day I haven't had a drink, nor have I wanted to. I  have been out socially with others and had diet Pepsi, people have commented on how well I look, even those who didn't know that I was undertaking detox and I have lost 9 pounds in weight, this is an amazing drug, I was drinking throughout the night and day pretty continuously and I haven't craved a drop."


"I have received Remicade infusions to treat Crohn's. Felt bad right after the first infusion but was convinced by my physician to continue. I have also received Prolia by injection to treat osteoporosis. I decided to stop the Remicade after 3 infusions as I could feel no benefit and had felt very ill throughout. 6 months later I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer - this is in spite of having annual mammograms. I can't help but think the Remicade is linked to the eruption and rapid spread of my cancer. Beware!"


"Under direction of my MD I took Lamisil for 7 weeks and my sense of taste disappeared. The past 8 weeks my taste has come and gone. Miserable side effect."


"I have taken this medicine for 15 years.  My pain is up and down depending on life's circumstances.  It helps me fall asleep but the quality of my sleep is still poor.  I have tried several times to withdraw from it or to change medications.  I have never been able to because I end up not sleeping at all."


"I used implanon right after first child only for about a year was very fat got it removed lost the weight but no other side effects. After second child got it again only this time I have terrible migraine headaches, mood swings and weight gain, I have tried losing weight and  eating healthy and I do lose the weight but it has to be a strict diet and exercise routine or else my weight will just come right back I also get my period about 2-3 time a month! For me this is definitely not worth it. Getting it removed asap"


"This has been the best treatment for my constant pain so far and I can function normally. I am allergic to most other narcotic pain medicines."


"Just started my 2nd month. The 1st week and a half I had light bleeding everyday. Then the next week, my nipples were so sore. Now, this past week I've had on and off light bleeding and cramps during the last week of pills. I have no side effects emotionally, which is great, because everything else makes me go crazy. But, I have noticed a little weight gain and craving food all the time, and I jog 3 to 4 times a week. I am 24, no pregnancies ever. I'm not sure about this pill yet. I'll give it another month and see how it goes. I don't even want to be on birth control, but my cramping and periods are so terrible without it."


"My kids were exposed to the flu and were prescribed liquid Tamiflu as a preventive measure. I was able to reason with my 5 year old to get her to take it but my 2 year old was having none of it. I tasted it myself to see what the issue was. It really is disgusting. For $200 out of pocket I would expect a medicine designed for children to taste a little better."


"Late 20s, no children. Worked great as far as birth control. Sklya insertion was extremely painful. I spotted on and off for about a month. My period decreased however my cramps increased times 10. It has been 5 months and I was in a lot of pain. I previously would only have cramps on the day my cycle started but now it was the entire week leading up to it. I gave it till this long thinking my body would adjust. Just went to the doctor and she stated that it was still placed correctly but it was not as high up as it should be. I decided to have it removed. I felt an immediate relief! As if my body did not want that thing in there. Switching back to Nuva Ring."


"I have had acne since I was 13.  It has severely affected my life and has always given me zero confidence.  I am now 57 and have tried every antibiotic, facial treatments, creams, washes that are out there.  Finally I went to a dermatologist that actually heard me and how upset I was and put me on Claravis.
The first three weeks the medication is pushing everything out of your pores - so you do have to go through that.  After the third week my skin became entirely CLEAR!  I was amazed and sooo happy.  It has stayed clear ever since and I am one month off of it - I was on it for 5 months. The only side effect I had was extremely dry lips, nosebleeds and dry skin. It has changed my life!  Wish someone had put me on it when I was 15.  Try It!"


"I have struggled silently with impulses to self-destruct/self-injure for many years. Various things would trigger episodes, frustrating conversations.  Some temptations were very strong, and sometimes I quickly self-injured. I let people think I was suicidal, and therapists were geared to interpret that way, but it wasn't that; it was overwhelming impulses to hurt myself, which I couldn't explain and felt humiliated about. Then I got to a very good psychiatrist, who put me on Divalproex extended-release pills, which I take at night. While I am groggy in the morning, and feel tired in the afternoon, and sometimes require a nap. Recently,  I've been triggered, but the impulse to hurt myself was much less. The drug was to slow things down."


"I had nausea, vomiting and dizziness due to withdrawls from medicines.  Taking Bonine has helped me get through the day."


"I have been on Duragesic patches for about 8 years.  I have chronic intractable pain and it does wonders.  I have found though that because insurance companies force us to use generics that what most of you say about "3rd day let-down" is because of some of the generics, or at least in my case. "


"10mg Zyprexa gave me insomnia due to restless legs. It had minimal impact on my symptoms. I gained 30lb in a matter of weeks."


"I have taken other reflux medicine.  My gasteroenterologist suggested I try this one.  This was a colossal mistake.  I'll try to tell you what happened yesterday and you can judge for yourself.  So I woke up the next day after taking it the previous night and felt  awful.    I felt like I was going crazy and my brain was a little bit messed up.  I couldn't think straight.   I felt like I wanted to crawl out of my skin.  My  fingertips were hurting. My muscles were aching.   I had a hard time talking.   The side effects were genuinely horrible, mentally and physically.   It was one of the worst days I've had in a long time.   I didn't take it after I went to bed and the next day and l woke up feeling fine.  Avoid this drug."


"8 months into Lupron plus Casodex and I am refusing the next 3 month shot. PSA went from 5.7 to .2 to .1 and am just finishing up 9 weeks of radiation. GL scores were mostly 9's but no metastatic found. To say a less common side effect is loss of libido is just plain BS. About a month after the first shot I was done with sex, doc said once the testosterone is gone that's normal. Little aches and pains linger, balls shrink, lost all hair under my arms and slow growing elsewhere. Sometimes seem in a fog mentally. Hot flashes like you wouldn't believe till they offered me other meds, which help somewhat, Put on 5 lbs of blubber below the belly. Lack of energy as well.  It works but I think DRs. keep you on it too long for Stage 1 or 2 cancers."


"After 3rd dose swelling and pain significantly decreased almost to normal. Only side effect thus far has been fatigue and decreased appetite."


"My 14 yo had her first Remicade infusion a 10 days ago. After 8 days she had severe serum sickness. Her fever shot up to 106 and her blood pressure was really low. She spent 24 hrs in the PICU. It was very scared. Needless to say, she won't be able to take it again. We are hoping there will be no lasting effects but only time will tell. Her symptoms of serum sickness were: fever, chills, severe joint pain, hives all over, swollen hands, red eyes, and dry mouth."


"I was put on Enbrel in 2007. The change it has made in the quality of my life is amazing.  I prefer the mix-it-yourself 25 mg vials because they don't have preservative like the pre-filled syringes, which causes the horrible burning sensation.  These also have tiny thin needles, which make the shot almost pain free.  I  haven't had psoriasis since about 2008, and my rheumatoid arthritis slowed in progression considerably."


"This drug was miraculous!. It was as if I was waking from a 5 year nightmare. I was 'normal' again for the first time in YEARS!....HOWEVER!..Medicare won't let me have it and I certainly can't afford $300 a month on a fixed income. Why do they 'give' you samples, 'free' 30 supply but then rip it out from under you for $$$$$$. Now I'm on a generic Prozac and Lord only knows where THAT was made and   "it ain't a workin'!"....I WANT MY VIIBRYD!"


"I am a 18 year old male, and I have been suffering from teen acne for about a year. The breakouts started out calmly, but then they took a more severe turn. I had fields of bumpy pimples on my cheeks, forehead and chin. I tried OTC products and they helped to a certain degree, but nothing really made the acne problem disappear. I went to my doctor, and she prescribed me with doxycycline. At first, the only thing I noticed was that my skin got a lot smoother. The bumps disappeared, but I still got breakouts. After about 3 weeks the breakouts were not as bad as they had been before. Now I've been on doxycycline for 5 weeks, and my acne has almost completely disappeared. Now I am only left with hyperpigmentation. Very happy with this medicine!"


"I've been using Nystatin suspension to cope with the oral thrush I get from all of the Prednisone I have to take.  I've got systemic lupus and my kidneys went and started to fail.  The prednisone is a life saver for me, but the thrush hurts.  Thanks to the nystatin, the thrush is coming under control.  My only gripe is that the nystatin is starting to make me nauseous, really nauseous.  I don't need EXTRA nausea.  Between the lupus and the prednisone, my stomach is already hooped.  I DO love how fast the nystatin got started on giving me relief from the thrush, though.  I can sing again!"


"I have had the implant since February of this year. Despite the decent prevention, it has hindered my sex drive greatly. I have also gained weight. I was never able to do that before on any type of bc. I went from 163 to 189 pounds. This actually bothers me.  Since I didn't change anything in what I do or eat. If I keep gaining like this I may have it removed at the one year."


"Usually buy the generic version but ran out and couldn't find it, so bought this name brand one when the whole house had colds and sore throats,  it sucks - it only numbs it for about 2-5min the generic works 100 times better. I'm mad I wasted my money. Lesson of the day stick with the generic when it comes to store bought cold medicines, same goes for dayquil or nyquil, they started taking the main ingredient that make them work out of the name brand ones because of stupid people abusing it, so now they don't work."


"I have been overweight most of my life, I have tried every diet known to man! Someone told me about how they had lost weight on Adipex so I thought what do I have to lose! I saw the doctor a week ago 8/9/11. Today is 1 week since I started taking it and I am proud to say I have lost 7.4 lbs! In 1 week! Its amazing! I wish I would have known about it years ago! This 7.4 lbs. came off without exercizing. So this week I'm going to start working out a little and see what happens. I haven't been this excited about anything in a very long time so just had to share! Honestly this is the BEST diet pill ever. With this pill no one has a reason to be overweight. Lets get healthy. It's even affordable. Just love it!"


"I've been on this pill for over a decade (currently 29) and I am totally irritable bowel syndrome symptom free on this. I suffer from D-IBS and was told I'm in the top 5% of the worst. Before the pill I could barely function, lots of mucus. On the medicine I've achieved 2 degrees and a career as a teacher. It's literally a miracle pill for me. My biggest fear now is having to go off it when I get pregnant."


"After getting Nexplanon implanted, I read a ton of bad reviews and almost had a panic attack, so I feel the need to share my ABSOLUTELY POSITIVE experience!

I have had Nexplanon for over a month and after the first day of soreness it was almost as if nothing even happened. All I have experienced are good results.

Women complained about hair loss but I am losing less hair than I did before the implant. It also eliminated my period (I did not have one at all last month) and I only experienced the mild bloating and craving for chocolate a week before I should have had it. Besides that, no symptoms or bleeding at all!

My sex drive is a little less active than it was before, but that is a plus for me seeing as that I am single.

I recommend!"


"I was struggling pretty bad with chronic daily fatigue and a foggy head. After eliminating a few possibilities as to the cause I discovered low testosterone can cause these types of issues. I asked my doctor to be tested and sure enough I was low. My levels were actually lower than a 75 year old man (I was 30 at the time). Tried the gel, it worked but I didn't really like it. I was switched to the patches. The patches would not, for the life of me, stay on. Finally I was placed on the injection. The injection works great for me. I can do it in the comfort of my own home and I only have to do it once every 2 weeks. My wife was trained by a nurse on how to give the shots and that's how we do it. My levels are now within normal range."


"The only thing I have to complain about is that I've had breakthrough bleeding since the very first month which my doctor told me is a sign that I need a higher hormone count which is why she's switching me to the generic version of Minastrin 24 Fe (Junel Fe 1/20) to see if it helps. What I did like about Lo Loestrin Fe is that it eventually turned my periods from 5 medium/heavy days to about 2 fairly light days."


"This is a great medication as it cures infections, however it causes severe heartburn and chest discomfort. Drink at least 8 oz of water and do not lay down within 30 minutes of taking it!"


"I am 20 years old and get the worst migraines. As soon as I feel a migraine coming onset I take 2 excedrin and within 20-30 minutes I feel great. No other medication combats my migraines like excedrin does.

Thank the lord for this medication!"


"I have been dealing with depression and anxiety since I was a teenager. I'm in college now, and finally coming to terms that I have both. I have seasonal depression. I tried several other big name medication since I came to terms with my depress.and anxi.  Escitalopram  has made a huge change in the pass few weeks of taking it. Even my professor said I look so much happier. I'm not pulling at my hair(anxiety) and only reason why I wont get out of bed is now b.c I'm sleepy in the morning and not sad. I have more energy now and much happier in general. Beside yawning*sideeffect... I'm doing well. week 4."


"Horrible experience on Trulicity .75. First of all the packaging states not to be used for the first treatment of diabetes. My A1c was 6.6 and 3 months before that 6.3.This medication caused me to have brain fog and confusion so bad I didn't even realize it was the medication. I had sugar drops, anxiety, heart palpitations everyday, depression, trouble thinking, just generally feeling bad, weakness. I did not see these symptoms in the package detail but I did find them online. It took about 5 weeks to get it out of my system and I know of one person 44 who suffered a stroke that they were relating to this drug because she was having the heart palpitation as well."


"Horrible and dangerous drug. It's been 3 mos since my first shot. NEVER AGAIN!  I am so tired, itch all over, felt out of body, affected my vision, aching all over, blood pressure uncontrollable, weakness in legs and hips still to this day, facial tingling, chest tightness, short of breath, anxiety. It's a bad, bad drug. Take at your own risk."


"I am a fifty year old female getting a colonoscopy for the very first time and the the doctors used this drug to "put me under" and it was the greatest feeling ever. This is the way to go for all needing to get this procedure done!!!"


"I was on Pristiq at 100 mg for several years;  I was happy and positive, free from anxiety and depression.  Earlier this year I made the mistake of tapering and discontinuing the med d/t feeling dependent and sexual side effects.  I ended up having difficulty w/ memory and would cry at everything.  I have tried to go back on and after 12 weeks I've made improvements but no where near where I felt before...I function but I have difficulty sleeping, have crying spells, and feel terribly depressed especially in the am.   I'm going to now try Lexapro since it worked for a close relative; hoping it helps me turn the corner.  If you're on Pristiq and it's working, don't stop!  Discontinuing this med was a big mistake for me."


"Female, age 40 with Ankylosing Spondylitis on Humira 2 x monthly for 2.5 years.  I am so thankful for this medicine! I was crippled by this disease during inflammation for several years and Humira eliminated it.  The only drawbacks are that I am still chronically fatigued, am prone to infections, and fear the unknown long-term effects of Humira."


"I was on Remeron for about 2 years before.  Helped very very much with my depression.  But although I often felt very sleepy near the beginning of the treatment, the massive fatigue eventually subsided to an acceptable level.  20-mins after taking it, I'm ready for bed I can't keep my eyes open no matter what.

I just restarted Remeron two days ago, after more than a year being on it.  As I type this, I feel fogged over, sort of sleepy, and immensely "munchie".  As before when I took it, I'd find myself waking up several times a night going to raid the fridge and cabinets for munchie or sweet foods (and meats! definitely craved meat all the time).  So again, on Remeron: eating again, sleeping some, more relaxed, less sad. "


Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIa, Elevated LDL

"I have been using Welchol for several years since I cannot take statins.  I have had no problem with memory loss.  The ONLY side effect I have suffered is occasional constipation that is easily relieved with adequate fluid intake and fiber supplements.  It, in conjunction with my dietary changes, is keeping my cholesterol down adequately ."


"Unless you are using this as a one off say for a flight or dental work do not touch it! Docs may warn it is addictive but they won't tell you that with long term use you can actually go into withdrawal whilst still maintaining the same dose.

I have been on it for 17 years and it's ruined my life, anxiety is worse and I have developed severe agoraphobia and depression, did my research since the doctors are no help and these are common effects of long term use.

No one warned me and now I face withdrawing which is complicated and painful in itself but the only way I stand a chance of recovery, it will take a very long time though, the drowsiness was awful, that wore off but I am so unsteady on my feet that it amplifies my anxiety."


"I used Advir for years...then it started doing less work. Doctor gave me Symbicort and wow what a difference."


"I have been on this for a month now. This pill has been my savior and its only been a month. Within days my ovarian pain was gone. And my PMS symptoms were near to none! I had gained weight, say 5/9 lbs but it beats pain and living in fear. I'm happier than I've been in a long time and I would really recommend this pill, especially if you're sensitive to medicines. I know I am. I'm 22 and normally extremely healthy. I have an ovarian cyst and this pill works."


"I use the regular Klonopin tablets 3x a day, but the wafers work great when I have a panic attack or I'm having a particularly hard time falling off to sleep."


"Got my IUD inserted toward the end of my period on July 6th. I just had a baby in March and it took me almost 3 months to start my period. Insertion wasn't too bad. Felt a little pinching but that was it. I did bleed after insertion that that lasted about 2-3 days. After that I started having really bad abdominal pain to where I needed to take Ibuprofen all the time. The bleeding did stop after the 3rd day of insertion but then on July 19th I started to bleed heavily and have not stopped since. So basically for these past 3 weeks I have either had sever abdominal pain or heavy bleeding. I'm really not liking this at all. It's irritating to have to go through what seems like an extended period. Considering in having it removed!!"


"Have used Topamax for over 2 years, in conjunction with Wellbutrin. Never knew that life was quite like this. I am now almost 53 years old. To think that I lived so many years never being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder.  I am so happy that life is so wonderful because of Topamax. Only side effect has been weight loss but, that really is a good thing. It is wonderful to be back at my true weight because the bipolar disorder is now managed."


"This made me very tired. Definitely helps if you have insomnia, but makes it pretty much impossible to have a normal day's worth of activity. If you try to force yourself to wake up early, you will be rewarded with dizziness, headache, and overwhelming fatigue. A good sleep, but didn't really help my depression."


"I have been on Levora for over 2 years now and I really love it. I have not gained any weight due to being on the pill, I NEVER get acne, cravings and PMS symptoms are greatly reduced, and my periods are extremely light and short-almost like spotting. I still get cramps during the first day of my period, but they're so slight and Advil takes care of it immediately.
I usually start within the 3rd day of the inactive pills and my period is over in 3 days, but lately I've been starting a day later so my period lasts 2 days-not complaining though!
I also suck at remembering to take the pill every day and still have not gotten pregnant."


"I've been on MANY different bc pills because I suffer from migraines, which worsen with estrogen. This one has been the absolute best for me. I took it for more than a year and had super predictable and light periods with almost no cramps, my acne was absolutely relinquished, no weight gain, no mood swings throughout my cycle, and no pregnancy (the most important). If you think you are having weird symptoms within the first two months or so of taking it, WAIT IT OUT. This is a miracle pill. My doctor (without me wanting to) switched me to a complete non-estrogen pill because of my high risk for stroke and I hate it in comparison so much I stopped taking it. I should have never let my doc switch me because I miss taking this pill so much."


"This was my first colonoscopy prep and it was not bad at all! The reviews really scared me. The stuff doesn't taste that bad. It's like super intense salty cherry sweet tarts. I refrigerated the Suprep and the water to mix it with. That really seemed to help. I used a straw and sucked it down within a few minutes. First movement came in about 30 minutes and tapered off about 3 hours later."


"Took it for bronchitis -- worked like a charm. Took it in pill form cause cough medicine makes me vomit.  It did the job but doctors frown against prescribing it because of its make up. It does work -- when you can get a doctor to prescribe it.  They will try 10 other things before finally prescribing this and it shouldn't be that way."


"Worst stomachache ache ! It's only been 4 days since I started taking this . Oh n I've had a bad headache since taking this ."


"I've used this product before with no problems. Yesterday I purchased it again, and OMG, once I used the first dose it felt like someone set my vagina on fire! It was burning and itching like there is no tomorrow! The side effects lasted for about 20 min, then burning and itching sensation receded  but didn't go away completely and all area got swallen...I don't think I am going to finish the treatment...."


"I too am very treatment-resistant to all the conventional antidepressants.  Before I moved to another state, I had a psych doctor who was a good listener.  When I told him that the only time I recall not being depressed was when I had tramadol, he said "well, let's try that". For two years I used it, and felt good: motivated, engaged, curious about things.  If I did stop it cold turkey, I'd have a few days of lethargy before settling back to my blah baseline.

The main side effect is that if I took too much, my short term memory got really bad, and I'd just get sort of dumb.

"


"I have only had epiduo forte for a week and the small sample tube, so obviously there's not enough to put on my face besides the one little dab my dermatologist told me too. I'm currently sitting wait for the moisturizer to soak into my skin so my face will quit burning and itching so I can get some sleep..."


"I have been obese my whole life. I have struggled with diets and exercise and eating and starving. I have gone as far as having weight loss surgery. EVERYTHING has only been temporary. My new doctor has recommended Topamax. I currently weigh 282.6. I have started out on 25 in the morning and 25 at night. In 1 month I will go in for my follow up. Has anyone else tried everything else and completely fail? My doctor says it could be my genetic makeup.
But anyway I plan on keeping a record on here of my journey for myself and others to follow. Thank you for your support."


"I am a long term ultram user (maybe 5 or 6 years). I have osteoarthritis. Now I feel like I am taking the medicine just to get rid of the headache and runny nose that I get when I do NOT take it. I am trying to STOP taking it and maybe switch to arthritis strength tylenol. At least I won't have a headache and a runny nose. I think it addressed my pain very well some years ago but now it's not working because I still have arthritis pain."


"After only a 5 days I got terrible taste  in my mouth when I light a cigarette! I was so suprised,didn't believe it. The 6th day I didn't even think about smoking, and I wanted to but it didn't work with me. And yes I don't smoke anymore"


"I have been on this medication for the last 3 months, & I have noticed a significant change in my mood and mental health overall. I only take 50mg daily & my anxiety medication, it really works well together. I feel pristiq has been a lifesaver!"


"While it did make the pain stop, it didn't help the other symptoms I have.  It also left a dull aching pressure in my face, made my chest hurt, and my hair felt as though it was being pulled.  I found out later it is not supposed to be used by people who've had atypical migraines, which I've had."


"I have Fibromyalgia, IBS-C,  & worst of all, OIC. I took as prescribed one day.I got horrible pain and withdrawal symptoms, Gut gurgled for a couple hours in the morning. Then Zip, Nada, Nothing!!  I was out after that. 2nd day too sick.
I thought I should give it a 2nd try 2 wks later to make sure as I had high hopes I might get back some of my life. Same again but worse. Kept repeating symptoms at odd times for 4 days so far. I dread reliving withdrawals at bedtime.
Docs should know Fibromyalgia is brain related disease so the med is crossing the blood barrier."


"I have been taking 120 mg of Latuda nightly for two months. For years I have been struggling with bi polar depression and schizophrenia. I haven't experienced any mania or depression since beginning this medication. I have been level, happy, genuinely happy even, productive, social,  and calm. I haven't had any auditory or visual occurrences in weeks either. The downsides for me are lack of sex drive and it's become difficult to acheive orgasm. Otherwise it's a great medication. I highly recommend it."


"Do not take if you are on Methotrexate and leflunomide for rheumatoid arthritis. It over rides the arthritis medication and makes you become inflamed again and you will have to go back on steroids. I only took this medication for three days and it made me sleep for 15 hours on the first night, the second night it over rode my arthritis medication and made my arthritis flare up and I couldn't sleep and the third night I didn't sleep and had a major migraine."


"I just started Nucynta ER I took the first dose at bedtime could not sleep the entire night, had some upset stomach, that's the bad side, I have 3 damaged disc in my neck and 3 damaged disc in my lower back, so I have a great amount of pain but from the first dose pain didn't stop completely but was greatly improved I don't know if this medication helps with anxiety but it gave me a sense of calm, didn't sleep but felt very relaxed, my cost after insurance and a coupon was only 25.00."


"I wanted this to work out so badly, since it is this is the most effective birth control out there, but, I just couldn't tolerate the side effects. Spotting became unpredictable and lasted for several weeks at a time, mood swings started shortly after I got this in, and I gained a bit of weight (~5 lbs.) The deal breaker was the near complete loss of my sex drive, I didn't want the method of birth control to be "have no desire to touch your husband!"

It's been out for a bit longer than a week, and the spotting stopped in a couple days, the desire for my husband came back in just under a week, and my moods have leveled a bit; I feel more like myself again."


"I took plan b about a month and a half ago after a condom slipping off. We rushed to a 24 hour pharmacy a few towns over. I took it about an hour after it happened. I had nausea and fatigue the following day and I started spotting for about 5 days the following week. I spent the past month and a half convincing myself I was pregnant, I seemed to have almost all the early symptoms. I stalked this website and promised myself to write a review either way. I took a test today because I did not get my period when it was due (4 days ago) and it was negative. Ladies, don't do what I did. Don't look up every single symptom you ~may~ be experiencing. Don't look up plan b failure stories. It's not 100% but torturing yourself will only make it worse."


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


"I've had Implanon since August 2009. It is due to come out soon but I have had no problems with it. I was a little worried that I would bleed more but I haven't had a period in months. I may have spotting every once in awhile but it is not often. I haven't noticed any changes in myself. No mood swings, or weight gain, food cravings, tiredness, hair loss... nothing. I love never having to worry about birth control. The only reason I'm not getting another one is to try and conceive in the next year or so. But I highly recommend it!!"


"Update on my previous post: I have seen multiple doctors and my skin has turned blue in some places, they say it is a side effect of the medication. Do not let them tell you it is a rash. It is not and Benadryl does not help. You are not crazy, yes your skin is changing colors in random spots."


"I developed a breast lump while on this pill! It turned out not to be cancer, but it was still scary. I also had lots of breast pain and tenderness.  When I switched to a different brand of birth control, all the breast problems stopped.  I also gained 10 lbs while on the pill"


"Developed eczema on my eye lids and hair line around my face. Itchy red and burning for a few months flare ups were painful. Dr prescribed cortisone but it was only temporary help. I did not to apply lots.  Then dermatologist prescribed protopic.  Yes, it burned for the first 72 hrs but it subsided and I was completely healed within a week! Such a relief. I only apply when I feel like a flare up is starting. Great for preventing."


"Made me EXTREMELY agitated, anxious, wired, restless, can't sit still, cannot focus, get very distracted, bouncing off the walls, I can’t deal with it. Terrible diarrhea. Gave up after 6 weeks of 400mg/day- had no effect on headaches at all."


"Mitral Valve Prolapse - Keeps my heart rate down as I am prone to heart attacks and aneurysms due to the Mitral Valve."


"I am on pack 2 of Sprintec 28.. With the 1st pack, my period was exactly on time, on this pack my period came 1 week early. My breasts have SIGNIFICANTLY grown, I experience a lot more emotion (I cry so much), some days I have an appetite while some days I do not, and some days I am extremely nauseous. I have gained a few pounds but not enough to complain about! However, my normal period is 3-5 days, and it was normal the 1st time.. but this time its been 9 days and my period is still here. I'M NOT HAPPY ABOUT THAT. Hopefully next month it will be normal again!"


"I was placed on Femring to help with my menopausal symptoms without causing harm to my liver. I was diagnosed with a liver disorder and this has ben a blessing for me and relieved all my symptoms. It can be difficult to insert at 1st but no different than a diaphragm. I have no discomfort or pain and cannot tell it is there. The only downside is the cost."


"I have been on lortab and oxycontin since I had spinal surgery in 07 just had spinal cord stimulator implanted in me in feb of 2010 lortab helps when the oxycontin starts to wear down about five hours.Sometime it gets to the point where nothing seems to work hoping to change to something stronger and no constipation any ideas."


"I have osteoarthritis, some days the pain in ALL my joints is very bad.  I have taken Solumedrol several times and have relief (not stopping the pain) for a few months, but I need it again."