"I have been dealing with chronic neck to lower back pain. Just found out I have degenerative disc disease and have three bulges up in my neck, with also bone spurs growing off my vertabrae. I currently am taking two 7.5mg/325 Norcos 4 times a day with four 5mg Valium that's for my constant muscle spasms and cramps all over my back and legs. At this point I'm seeing my doctor in a week so I can get my strength on Norcos increased or go on to Oxycontin. My pain never goes away and it's sad when you are only a 27 male, married with two kids 4 and 8 years old."


"First few months was great! No bleeding, no worries, just safe sex... Then I took my third shot... I started spotting then I was just like a regular period every single day! My vagina smelled no matter how much I washed up, sex was always a mess to clean up, and really the sight of blood from down there is absolutely disgusting! My sisters told me I could become anaemic due to the blood loss and iron decrease in my body! Sure I feel fine despite the fact that I'm always bleeding but in the long run it wasn't helping me and being a vegetarian didn't make it any better! Anyways I'm deciding to switch to the pill I'm not sure how this is gonna work... Don't know if the bleeding will stop.. I just hope I won't be bleeding everyday!"


"Lost 35 pounds - it was a wonderful diet aid."


"Went on Tikosyn 250 mcg twice daily for almost 5 years and it worked like 100%. No side effects that I was aware of. Did the 'guy' thing and took myself off of this medication. SR was good for almost 2 years and today I'm going back to the hospital for the 3 day stay. Always leery of oblation and cardioversion, but my cardiologist highly recommended the Tikosyn route once again. My wife is going to the hospital with me this morning... not as a visitor, but will try the Tikosyn route too! She has AF with a high pulse rate while my AF is the slower heartbeat type. Will check in in 3 days to let you know how well Tikosyn has done. We are both 74 years old and other than this AF thing, are in very good health."


"I was addicted to opiates and have been on Suboxone for approx. 5 years. I started on 12 mg and have weened down to 4mg a day. My only issue with this is the length of time I have been taking it. The majority of Docs that prescribe Sub. do not want you to ween off and ultimately quit. It works however I feel as though a person should not be on it for more than 3 years and most Docs would rather keep you as a patient and on Suboxone for monetary reasons. My only advice to anyone looking to start on Sub. would be to find a good Doc. and make sure there is a somewhat short term plan to ween off and quit."


"After having wisdom teeth removed, I have only been eating jello for past five days. Felt as if I had to go #2 yesterday, but it would not come out. Thought I was simply constipated, so I went out and bought laxatives, and I took two right before going to sleep.

This morning, I woke up with stomach pains worse than yesterday. Tried to go the bathroom, and laxatives did not work: it would not come out. I was in tears from pain, and begged my Father to grab something to MAKE me go while he was out grocery shopping. He came home, said "Take this", and so I did. After only 45 minutes, I went. You will cramp up badly and feel rumbly-it WILL hurt-but as everyone else said, the relief is worth it-Drink plenty of water too! 10/10 for M. Citrate!"


"Had problems judging distance and driving. Still had frequent urination urges. "


"Got this for ADD and my chronic fatigue.

It changed me. Grades in school went from 60s-80s, I could actually focus long enough to plan my life and pay attention. Only problem I had was the tolerance, although my dosage was raised and now I can take it regularly without feeling it, it made it really hard to sleep if I took it to late, and if the dosage is too high, or you are just starting, you get a really unpleasant buzz. Even though that buzz makes you super motivated and lets you get stuff done, it makes it really hard to relax and makes you more prone to panic attacks."


"I haven't been on Soma in a few years. However,  today I was experiencing severe neck and shoulder pain and decided to take one. The pain was completely gone within 15 minutes, total pain relief. I have been taking narcotic pain meds but none helped like the soma and as fast. Narcotics pain meds aren't so good for muscle pain and tension"


"I wanted to add another good review to the sea of bad ones. This was my first form of birth control other than condoms so I had no idea how I would react and was absolutely terrified! I decided to try it anyway since it can be removed anytime and my insurance paid for it in full.
Granted its only been one week, but if I couldn't feel it (which is reassuring to know its there and intact) I would forget I was on birth control! I've had absolutely no side effects. If anything changes I'll edit this review."


"I was diagnosed with stage 4 endometriosis; adenomyosis in my left pelvic muscle; and just recently had 3 cancerous polyps removed from my colon. I am 27 years old and I have undergone 9 surgeries in the past 2 years I have tried every pain medication out there and Oxycontin is the only thing that gives me any relief. I know that I have a long road ahead and will most likely have to increase my dosage in over the years, but thanks to the Oxycontin I am able to get out of bed and do the normal things I need to do to be a successful individual."


"Paxil is the best thing that has happened to me.  Sometimes I wonder if I could be too happy. It's great!"


"I've had the Implanon in since October 07 - brilliant. For the first 6 months I had bleeding/spotting. For the second 6 months, I got my period for 2-3 days every 2-3 weeks. However since January 09, no period at all (whoppee!). I actually lost 4-5 pounds after getting it in due to the constant bleeding. My libido has fluctuated a bit every now and then (very very high just after I got it put in, and somewhat lower at the moment).  I have several friends who also got it inserted: 3 had similar experiences to me, another had it removed due to anxiety/ depression (but bear in mind she was only 16 at the time which I think would be a bit young to get it!), and another had it removed due to bad acne. Everybody's different, it's worked for me though."


"So I've had the implanon for over a year, and it's been great! I've always been a healthy person. I've tired birth control pills and the ring (nuva right?) in the past, and I haven't experienced any side effects. I dont have health or mental issues. The implanon didn't change my mood or weight. I'm still at 122 Lbs. I don't exercise level is low (college student). I've been reading all these crazy reviews about people gaining weight and losing hair, but thankfully, it hasn't happened to me. I do have to say, I haven't had my period since it was inserted into my arm. Not even spotting. I don't know if that's bad. Other than that, I've been loving this birth control."


"I found Savella helpful for my fibromyalgia.  I was on 50 mg x day.  I was probably on it two years when I began to get high blood pressure, palpitations, drenching sweats and a general feeling of unrest.  I stopped taking it and all side effects began to leave.  I could not tolerate taking it anymore.  I did not think it was really doing much until I stopped taking it and as it left my system I began feeling flare ups of fibromyalgia symptoms.  I find I am sensitive to Neurontin, Lyrica, prednisone, many medications."


"I have had nausea and I threw up too. I hope those side effects stop as the time pass. Also, I have been feeling a little tired and almost puked on my partner in bed."


"I spent 2 years on this medication. 2 years of my life I'll never get back. I thought the crippling exhaustion, anger, anxiety and depression were from being a working mom of a young child. For 2 years I had no libido, no desire to do anything other than sit on my couch. Cooking, cleaning, and simple things like playing with my child were nearly impossible. After a day at work I was too mentally fatigued to do anything.

Less than a month back on loestrin and it's like a light switch has been flipped. I'd rather bleed monthly and be happy."


"I went to the dermatologist almost a year ago and she prescribed Acanya. At first it dried my skin and peeled it very badly, when I went back to the dermatologist 3 months later I told her but she said continue the use. But then one day I ran out and I realized my skin was the best it's been in 3 years I would get compliments so when my new bottle came in I decided not to use it. Then about 3 months later my acne was the worst it's been so I did research on Acanya and realized I use it wrong. I would put it all over my face causing it to dry, now I put it in my problem areas only and my face is getting better. But makes my skin itch a little but that's okay. I'm not saying it will work for everyone but I wanted to share my experience."


"I've been on Contrave for 2.5 months. I was borderline obese when I started and have a form of Type 1 diabetes (it's adult-onset type 1). So far I've lost 22.6 pounds- I'm very, very pleased! I've had no adverse side effects. The feeling of greater control over how much I eat is both liberating and hugely beneficial to maintaining a healthy weight. Contrave has literally changed my relationship to food-portion control becomes much easier rather than a constant struggle. I'm so thankful for this drug- for me it's been life changing!"


"I have been on methotrexate now for 6 months. Its great as I was 85% covered with psoriasis and it improved almost instantly by 90%. Although there is one drawback, I get recurrent bouts of bacterial vaginosis, which is most uncomfortable and have to then take high dose of antibiotics (which make me feel very sick for a few days). "


"I have used Clonazepam for over 10 years. Dosage: Three 0.5mg daily. It has helped quieten the General Anxiety Disorder most of the time.  For Panic Attack Disorder, my episodes are intense that I need to use a sublingual Ativan as that works faster for me. I don't think I'd be on this planet were it not for these medicines. "


"Caused me violent abdominal pain, flank pain, nausea, and headache.  After 3 days, I called my doctor for a different medicine."


"My first week experience taking Mirtazapine 15mg nightly.

Night 1 - Slept for 14 hours straight. Woke up groggy, mind foggy with dry mouth, lethargy and a voracious appetite. Not a good start.

Nights 2-4 - slept really badly each night. By day 5 I felt like a zombie slurring words and forgetting even the basics like people's names. Thought about calling the dr and getting off this medication.

Nights 5-7 - decided to take medication an hour before bed (instead of just before bedtime) BIG improvement. Woke up day 6 feeling refreshed, clear of mind and full of energy. Still had the appetite and dry mouth but I wanted to do things and the things I always enjoyed doing! Great feeling. This seems to be working for me. I will continue taking it"


"I was put on the 10mg...it kind of helped with the pain but I feel dragged down from it and people keep telling me and asking me if I was tired or sick. I'm young, well 34 and I have 2 children 7 and 17 and I'm not wanting to do 2 much these days because of it. "


"Bottle impossible to open without vice grip pliers. Diagram on the bottle lid is completely useless. It indicates " 1.push down and 2. turn anticlockwise" but will not open with these manipulations. Possible that I got a bottle from a defective batch in manufacturing (bar code 3 63824 21366 8), made in England, where the QC is much better than in, say, China. Written instructions on the peel to read label would be useful. Also why not add a trivial amount of sucrose such as 1 gram (1/100th of the carbs in one slice of bread) instead of toxic/carcinogenic/laxative EDTA,  benzoate, propylene glycol, propyl gallate, sorbitol, sucralose, and beet color instead of FD&C Red #40? The anhydrous citric acid would suffice as a nontoxic preservative."


"I have used 3 different birth control brands (yasmin, ortho tri cyclen and yaz) before trying out the generic of seasonqiue. It worked great for the first 2 months , then I had some light spotting that got heavier every day until it was heavier than any past menstrual cycle. I bled (regular to very heavy) and cramped everyday for the next 4 months. Even when starting a new pack, taking it at the same time, at night, with iron-nothing I did made this bleeding get lighter or go away until I stopped taking them. Then I got my period normally every month but its been far heavier than it has ever been in my life. Last month, my period came early and this month it came only 2 weeks after my last period. This RX has my body all out of whack."


"I have severe anxiety, agoraphobia and OCD. I am taking 50mg of the Vistaril along with 1mg of Xanax 4 times a day and I haven't felt this good since I was a kid. I love it and more importantly, I am able to live a normal life! It's a life saver in my opinion."


"This is a miracle for me."


"I'm 30 years old and have been overweight since the birth of my second child when I was 22. I was always thin in my youth, but packed on 65 pounds with the pregnancy that I had a hard time getting off. My review is both as a patient and also as a nurse. This works great! I have tons of energy and my metabolism is super high. I had virtually no desire to eat at all in the beginning. But it's only supposed to be used as a very short term aid to help you make better lifestyle choices. Unfortunately, I have seen in myself and in many of my patients that once you stop, the weight will start to creep back up. The metabolism will readjust to where it was pre-medication, which means you will have to work even harder afterwards to keep it off."


"I got Mirena inserted December 15, 2014 and I LOVE IT! I am 21 years old with no children. The insertion was very very painful. I bled and cramped the day of the insertion and day afterwards. So far, its been one week and I feel fantastic! "


"Bipolar 2 with psychotic features (voices/some visual when it's real bad) Week 3 of Latuda now on 120mg to replace 800mg of Seroquel. Last dose of Seroquel will be this Thursday. Taking Lithium, Lamictal (I like this one too), Topamax, several more psych meds as required, and asthma meds. Latuda is GREAT! My mood is slightly on the manic side, but sleep is perfect, so a little (safe) fun is just fine by me. Everybody around me has noticed the change. I'll let things settle for a couple months and ask the psych to drop the Topamax some (I think it messes with my memory at 300mg). So far no weight loss on the Latuda like the rest of you seem to have noticed, but the rest is so great, I'm all in."


"I had the Nexplanon inserted in February of this year the first day after my last "normal" period.  The first month went well but soon spiralled out of control.  I started breakout bleeding plus I ended up in the ER in March two days in a row from an unexplained allergic reaction, hives all over my body, swollen face etc... Turns out Nexplanon can cause hypersensitivity to other medications and in turn caused the allergic reaction.  Keep in mind the only change I made was the BC. It is now May and I still have the implant in my arm.  Even more side affects have taken place for me.  I have continued to experience hives here and there, sometimes for days on end.  On top of the hive I have had severe mood swings and overall am super sensitive."


"So far so good, I guess. I'm towards the end of my second pack.  But nOW I have severe cramps for my whole period, which lasts for 10 days.  My skin isn't any better.  I get bloated and tender breasts now.  Where I didn't before BUT I'm not pregnant. I'm hoping it gets more pleasant.  "


"I will be starting belviq Sunday due to some of the comments saying make sure to start and stop when nothing is going on! (I have a big event Saturday)  but I am posting because of the price. I went online printed the coupon filled out all the info etc before using the coupon it was $88 out of pocket even with my insurance paying their part. With the coupon at CVS and Cigna HMO I paid $0 for mine. So just FYI on the price! Looking forward to this. Phentermine worked the 1st year I took it and now it does nothing but spike my BP so I'm hopeful this will help as I change my diet and exercise"


"My son is 8 and was diagnosed with ADHD recently, this is the first medication he has taken.  We started at 1mg working or way up to 3mg, and it's taken in the evening around 5pm. Once at 3mg, my son was extremely sleepy. Even falling asleep in class and in the bus ride home. He was emotional about everything. Even looking for toys, he would cry. He also experienced terrible tummy aches. He became very irritable, I'm guessing because he was sleepy. I had his Dr lower the dosage to 2mg and he is becoming that little guy I know again! He's still kind of sleepy but not as bad and his teacher is noticing a big improvement in his focus at school. We are still working out the kinks but I am hopeful! Best of luck to you all!"


"I use this to prevent muscle cramps so severe that I have thought I would tear muscles lose.  I take 2 tablets each day along with 3 x 600mg calcium citrate with Vitamin D caplets.  Sometimes I have to take an additional Klor-con 20 if I am passing a lot of urine.  I take Lasix 40 mg a day, I was taking 80 mg and I would get cramps within 6 hours of taking it.  I had been using Quinine previously, but it was taken off the market."


"This is only my second day on the medicine. The swelling and pain has gone down dramatically however the side effects are bad. Horrible cramping, abdominal pain and of course, wretched diarrhea. Like I said, I'm only on my second day, let's just hope this doesn't last much longer."


"I have been taking votriant since Fall 2015.   Bilateral Renal cell carcinoma.  Left total nephectomy and partial right.  Small spot on liver at that time.  Remaining tumors on the right.  Due to surgery complications after right kidney surgery, sepsis, heart attack and stroke.  I am now 59 yrs old.  Votriant 800 mgs daily for about 5 weeks was rough...but I would do it again.  Vomiting, diarrhea, high blood pressure, body and tired all the time.   My hair has turned white, most people like my highlights!  My oncologist has been wonderful and I have responded well to lower doses of Votrient which has helped my side effects.  September 2016 I received great news!   I am cancer free.  Continue on maintenance dose right now of 200 mg 3xwk"


"I just started  sprintec.  I'm on my 3rd week of pills. I have not stopped bleeding yet. After reading these reviews I think I'm going to try another bc. I have heavy bleeding 3 days in a row with large clots. I thought the bleeding was almost over last week, but to my surprise i just missed work because of heavy heavy bleeding and clots. This can't be normal."


"Best,best, drug ever.first time in my life to feel this relief while pregnant.no more N/V,no more morning sickness.just to feel this relief is a blessing. Thanks to diclegis"


"I didn't expect it to work, but Clonidine does seem to reduce hot flashes. I actually find I just feel sort of hot all the time, but don't seem to break into sweats that often. After a month trying this I actually feel a lot cooler!"


"Skin felt burning hot first 3 days & very tired"


"I started this birth control back when I was 18 the first few months it wasn't too bad, there wasn't any spotting, and I didn't have any periods. Toward the end I'd say the last year and a half (was on it till around 20 ish) I would constantly bleed it wasn't very heavy, but enough to be extremely annoying. Especially, since the spotting is supposed to happen towards the beginning and stop later on. On top of that it left me in a bad mood most of the time and because of that I certainly wouldn't go back on it. I'm now 23 almost 24 and I hate my body for rejecting it because now I'm stuck with the pills, I don't have any problems with the pill (Ortho-Tri Cyclen), but it is inconvenient. It did do its primary job and prevent any pregnancy."


"My husband took victoza and metformin together as recommended by his diabetic nurse. He had always been on  metformine but as soon as he started taking victoza my husband started feeling sick, stomach cramps and getting eggy burbs. This would happen once a month for the whole yr he took it. He'd take time off work being sick because if the sickly symptoms.  I'm so convinced that this is what gave my husband cancer of the upper stomach and esophagus. His life was was taken away from him too soon (42 yrs old) leaving behind a broken and devastated wife, 2yr old and at the time a 6month old baby.  Did  anyone else has experience  anything like this?"


"Get light headeed on them"


"I had intense periods, heavy bleeding for a whole month with perhaps a day or two reprieve. In addition to that, I had PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) which would leave me paralyzed with pain. When I started this BC, my life changed. I went from having 24 day periods bleeding intensely with sometimes over 10 cyst bursts a month to.... nothing.

No periods. One a year for three days maximum. NO cyst bursts. Ever.

Adjusting to it was a fun time (anxiety spikes, however I -have- GAD so take that w a grain of salt), but living without cyst burst or spending money on diaper sized pads made my life so much better.

Although the cost without any sort of insurance will sting, it's so good while it lasts..."


"I took Elmiron for 8-10 years. Initially, and for several years, it did not cause any negative side effects. However, after taking it for about 5 or so years, I started to have symptoms of colitis/Crohn's. A colonoscopy discovered multiple spots where the lining of the colon was ulcerated. So I was treated for a bowel disease for 6 YEARS. The doctor wanted to put me on something stronger, but I wasn't eager for that. I remember that Elmiron could cause diarrhea as an initial side effect. I hadn't had that problem, but I decided to stop taking the medicine. Within TWO WEEKS, all of my gastrointestinal problems went away. My most recent colonoscopy showed that the tissue had returned to normal. Be aware of late side effects."


"Four hours after taking one 875 mg pill I had severe diarrhea and nausea."


Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide

"Today makes day number four of taking this. I take it right after I eat lunch and inexpierece no issues. I normally suffer with digestion issues and I am happy to say I have not experienced any. I did have explosive diareah the first hour after taking the medication on day one and two, but that has gone away. I have felt nasueated, but only on the second day after taking. Waiting for my new numbers in 30 days. My CD4 was at 352 and VL 897,000 as I was recently infected in June. Will follow up if necessary."


"My doctor wanted me to switch from Detrol LA to Vesicare to see if it controlled overactive bladder better. For a couple of days, it seemed to. I was going less often and the flow was strong. Then the Vesicare started irritating my prostate and I felt discomfort and/or burning much of the time. I took an OTC painkiller to ease that, and it helped somewhat. Then, after about 2 weeks' use, I started getting mild headaches and severe neck pain. It felt as though I had been bitten by a wasp, but the pain didn't subside like an insect bite. The pain was in the nerves, not deep in the muscle. I also developed dry mouth early on. I am stopping taking the Vesicare and will return to the Detrol LA, which never caused a problem."


"I was diagnosed with crohn's disease in 1976. Since my diagnosis I have had two resections of bowel. The last one in 1986, prednisone has been my only source of relief in the flair up since then. My doctor are reluctant to give it to me any more because of my weight, (i have always been large) and I am diabetic. I had the moon face but the relief it brought was worth it and you can fight the hunger. I am facing a suture at this time with a flare up it was difficult to convince my doctor to allow me to have prednisone short term to get through this flare up. They say they have a new medicine they recommend but I find it very expensive, with insurance, it called budesonide. It is suppose to have fewer side effects."


"I have been on Skyla since October 23, 2014. It was an awful day of cramps the day I got it put in. And I am used to cramps, but those cramps were awful. My period had just ended but it started back up again once I got it inserted. My period seemed to last longer once I got the IUD but only a couple days. And that only seemed to last for a few months. They're regular now but the God awful cramps continue. I'm having my gynocolegist check it on and had to set up a sonogram. Pain is never normal with an IUD. Also I gained about 10 lbs. my lifestyle changes right before I got on it, but it doesn't seem to matter what I do, the weight stays. But I am not pregnant and other then cramps and weight it's been awesome."


"I was diagnosed with Narcolepsy about 18 months ago after battling constant fatigue no matter how much sleep I received at night or how many naps I took throughout the day. Nuvigil has changed my life! I take one pill daily, and I am able to live a normal life outside of the fog that I was constantly living in before my diagnosis.  I had a lot of side effects when I first started taking Nuvigil which included headaches, dry mouth, cramping, nausea, loss of appetite, and dizziness, but those were nothing compared to being able to finally live my life fully for the first time! I felt like before I was swimming in murky water unable to see or function, and after the medication  I can actually experience life and interact with people!"


"If you are not allergic to sensitive to Sulfa drugs, this one is amiracle for UTI's.Since having a hysterectomy in 2004 I have become prone to UTI's unfourtanatly, But at the first sign of one, If I start The Bactrim DS, I am free of synptoms within 12 to 24 hours.It is very important however to finish ALL of the medication, don't stop just cause the symptoms go away.And for relief symptoms until the medication starts working, I highly recommend OTC Uristat"


"The intramuscular is far better than oral, I found.  The only drawback is that you will have a very sore bottom afterwards.  Thorazine IM does hurt, but it's well worth it in the long run if your stomach gets upset very easily.  The onset is much quicker, yet the effect is more mellow than the same dose given orally.  Again, Thorazine IM does hurt so keep that in mind if it ever suggested."


"I have been on this for about a week. After 20 years of complete idiopathic chronic constipation I had to take Mag Cit-rate or MOM every three days and wear a depends. It was necessary to stay alive and as I said 20 years (3 trips to Mayo Clinic and no help). I've not had any side effects that I am aware of yet. First morning I took it and had a bowel movement the next morning and it was a substantial and well formed movement. Later that night before bed, I had an urge and had another significant bowel movement. Second day same situation and had good bowel movement when I got up (within 2 hours). If this stays effective and no side effects emerge, my life has changed wonderfully forever. I could not travel before and had to wear a depends after magnesium as I never knew when I would get hit for about 16 hours. I have had no diarrhea with Linzess or bloating or pain. I hope prices go down or a generic occurs as I paid about $350.00 for 30 290mg capsules. Also, I pray that nothing occurs where this shows over time to have any negative side effects. I took Amitiza over 10 years ago and had agony and very poor results. I lost faith in all new drugs as they all panned out to have some serious problems so I waited on Linzess for over 5 years before trying it. No horror stories emerged and now, unless it stops working, I'm truly amazed after 20 + years of constant constipation. I didn't have over two or three Bm'S in 20 years without a magnesium product and they were getting more frequent for use with age. I'm happy to write this because I had given up and had considered having a colostomy or colectomy if I was a candidate. 10 stars for Linzess!"


"This medication was okay, I guess. It made me have spotting constantly, so I had to go off it pretty quickly. Not the best choice for me."


"This stuff is like a wonder pill! My acne is clearing up, my boobs look fuller, didn't change my sex drive, my moods are the same and it fully protects me from having a baby. I couldn't be happier with this because I have tried lots of brands and wasn't on birthcontrol for about four years because I didn't want to go through the same process of hating the form of birth control I was using but my Dr knew exactly what to give me. Be honest with your Dr and always do your research:)"


"It really helps but it makes me instantly tired usually within minutes."


"Started taking Belviq 3 and half months ago, I've lost 34 pounds as of today. My obesity is due to emotional eating, eating when not hungry, eating too many calories, greasy junk food, and eating late at night and sometimes in the middle of the night, pigging out to help me sleep. Belviq currently is my holy grail, and I hope to be able to take it the rest of my life, it helps me sleep, and definitely curbs my pigging out. I use Belviq in combination with a FitBit. I count calories watch what I eat, almost completely cut out carbs (except for up to 6 saltine crackers). I have arthritis, I'm 67 and somewhat limited in exercising. If I could lose a lot of weight it would reduce the pressure on my hips and knees. Perhaps then I could walk more."


"I developed shingles in my face, scalp, and eye in 2005.  The initial pain was treated with gabapentin, which didn't work very well. The doc wouldn't prescribe anything stronger.  In fact, she hardly recognized that shingles pain was significant.

My PHN kicked in when the rash disappeared.  I've still got it.

I monitored the internet for PHN meds and when Lyrica came out I notified my new doc immediately.  He started me out at 100 mg three times a day and when that was only modestly effective he kicked it up to 150 mg X 3.  It works very nicely.  However there are side effects.  My weight gain has been significant.  Brain fog happens.  I get double vision on an irregular basis.  I feel tired.  Now my liver values are increasing."


"My mother was diagnosed with lung Cancer May 2012. Due to her cancer she got a disability in her left leg she had one dose of radiation and since November she has been on the Tarceva tablet, since then she has been doing really well. Her reports have shown that the cancer has reduced and apart from rash she doesn't get any other side effects. Hope all you cancer suffers get well and God give you the power to fight it."


"I previously did a review on Nuva Ring about a year ago and I have to say my opinion hasn't changed much. It's very easy to use, my skin is clear, my periods are much more tolerable, I have gained about 15-20 pounds within the last year, but I was only 105 lbs, so I look healthier and my breasts are a lot larger. A couple things I've noticed is that my breasts are extremely tender and my sex drive is unfortunately VERY low. Still a very good, effortless birth control."


"After applying for about 3 days, almost all of the spots on my torso and back were almost gone....huge relief after progressively worsening lesion size and feeling like a monster!  The psoriasis behind my ears is also GONE, and the skin smooth.  Almost seems miraculous - the skin looks practically normal, with no thinning or side effects so far.
After reading the other reviews, would really like to try the scalp lotion too!
It's been years and years since last going to a dermatologist or trying a medicated cream, and the return to NORMAL skin tone is delightful.  Especially with a wedding in 3 months! "


"From school right through to starting college I was a lone wolf. Didn't like many people, got into a lot of fights. Was not bothered about doing well. People only stuck by me because they were scared of me. At the age of 16 I got into smoking a lot of weed and made myself even more of an outcast. Turned into a brain dead idiot. One day I tried amphetamines or 'speed' as its known as. Everybody else got high, I got a better job. Went back to college, became really popular, got girlfriends etc.. Eventually all that went down hill as street drugs are unpredictable. Went Doc's for help, was diagnosed with ADHD apparently had it all my life.vDoc put me on concerts 56mg daily. Pretty much the same effects as the speed. Love it   no sides:)"


"I don't recommend this shot to any female whatsoever, it's the worst thing you could do to yourself. I'm 18 years old & I've been on the shot for about 3 years now, I'm not using the shot had actual birth control, just for controlling my period & the awful cramping I would get. When I first got my shot I was bleeding for a few months straight, but then I never got a period AGAIN. Two days ago I was laying in bed when I got God awful cramps & I know these cramps for anywhere.. I'm bleeding a bit which is reddish brown but only when I wipe, & these cramps are horrible.. My mood swings have been terrible with this shot & the weight gain is ridiculous. I won't be getting my next shot in January, it's not worth it. I hope the cramps stop soon."


"I took Plan B approximately 30 hours after unprotected sex. It did -not- work. Took an at home pregnancy test 4 weeks later after my period never surfaced, the test was POSITIVE. I am now in the middle of going through a very painful miscarriage. Physically and mentally. Just sharing my experience to serve as a warning."


"I have been on Implanon since July 2009, and so far it has been the best form of birth control that I have came across.  I have not had a cycle since July, there have been no mood swings, weight gain, depression, hair loss, etc.  If anything I feel a lot more comfortable and happy now that I don't have to worry about that time of the month. The only thing I don't love is the small scar on my arm from the insertion.  Other than that I would recommend it to other people who like me get migraines from the extra estrogen and are bad at taking pills every day."


"I found this drug very easy to take and has been extremely effective in reducing my A1C levels to normal.  We started with the larger dose and have now reduced it to the smaller one to see if there is any impact."


"After taking this medication I feel very tranquil. I am an easy going person when I take it. I am calm and I don't have that high feeling I hate. I am coherent but calm. No one really bothers me. It's a miracle because before I used it my husband used to get on my nerves, my kids would get under my skin at the grocery market. I wanted to knock out someone but now I am a nice calm person that can be approached and even has fun."


"Tastes absolutely disgusting. I did not read reviews prior to taking this product. Dreading taking the 2nd dose tomorrow. I experienced nausea, abdominal cramping, and headache with the use of this product. I noticed in the comments some people added other flavor liquids to this product but the instructions specifically state not to do so. I've had other colonoscopies performed in the past using various different  prep methods. This by far is the worst. My doctor convinced me to take suprep as opposed to the Crystal light and miralax method. Come to find out with my insurance the suprep would have costs $70! I called my Dr's office to let them know I couldn't afford the out of pocket expense and they gave me the product for free as a sample."


"I have genetic heterozygous familial hyperlipidemia. I have a good diet and decent amount of regular exercise. My LDL has shot way down after a short time on this drug, from 154 to 40-85 range. HDL is slightly lower at 37 than it used to be - 39,40. I've been taking it for 6 months. My liver enzymes are elevated but still within range. I haven't seen too many physical side effects except recently I had bruising and soreness at the injection site with my last shot- this hasn't happened before. I sometimes have liver and digestive pain but I also have GI issues from before so I'm not sure it's the drug. I'm pleased but hoping my liver enzymes stabilize and the injection sites don't get too sore in the future. I also take high dose statins."


"Too many side effects only 2nd week but no energy major pain in lower stomach pains is it worth it! Not sure"


"One day out of the blue I started experiencing extreme anxiety and panic attacks.  I would wake up in the middle of the night shaking and sweating. I couldn't eat, sleep, or socialize with my friends. I was scared at first but finally decided to try celexa. Initially the side effect sucked. Insomnia, increased anxiety, and a weird fuzzy head feeling.  I switched to taking it in the morning and that helped with the insomnia. I also slowly titrated by 5mg up to my recommend dose which lessened the side effects. All in all, I'm very happy with the results. I rarely get anxious anymore. For those of you just getting on to it, give it time."


"It works! My doctor said to be careful of it though and NOT to ever take more than prescribed. Follow doctors instructions and works great for bad headaches."


"Ive had Nexplanon for 6 months now as soon as I had my second child. I didnt get my period the first 3 months eveything was fine. Then on the 4 month started my horrible mood swings, I was sad and angry all the time. My heavy period which last me the whole entire month stops for two days and comes back for another whole month. I have really hated this experience. Getting it removed friday ! I have unprotected sex with my husband and have no problems with preganancy. So if you are willing to deal with mood swings and a long perios well then go for it. If not I do not recommend !"


"I took for 60 days and had horrible joint and bone pain. At times, I could not make a fist, snap my fingers, or get out of bed.  I was tired all the time. My face broke out with acne and seb.dermatitis.  I stopped for a week and already feel so much better (more energy, much less joint pain). I am meeting with the Onc.  in a couple weeks to discuss a new drug... hopefully without the awful side effects."


Acetaminophen / dichloralphenazone / isometheptene mucate

"I have taken Midrin for years for migraines and it is the only thing I have found that really works.  If I take 2 at the onset, it usually knocks out the pain. I rarely have to take more than 3 for a headache.  I really love that it works so fast for me -- usually less than 30 minutes.  Never leave home without it!"


"I have severe back problems and for years was spending sleepless nights due to pain and moving around all night trying to get in one comfortable position. Doctors prescribed me Zolpidem Tartrate and the results have been life changing. Been taking one at night for 6 months now and every night I get fantastic sleep and do not feel the back pain at night as I'm sleeping so soundly. I wake up with energy."


"Love this medication. Used it for 3 days and the acne is almost gone. Would recommend highly."


"This is for my 10 y.o. Daughter diagnosed with ADHD, primarily inattentive.  After trying 4 other drugs we finally settled on this one because it had less side effects. The only thing we don't like is the efficacy of the XR capsule (Mylan), it doesn't start as fast as other medications so she is inattentive during her first class and is almost completely worn off by the time she gets home from school which makes homework difficult."


"For effectiveness I would give 10, but it caused some serious side effects - massive weight gain, very high blood sugar and raised triglycerides."


"Tussionex is worth it. I'm 16 years old. Got good old bronchitis and doctor said borderline pneumonia. This is a great medication. Use as directed by doctor. No side effects."


"This seems to work as well as Nexium 40MG. Actually no reflux so far with this product. Very happy. Only downside is Medicare codes it tier 3, high copay."


"For the first week I was in excruciating pain: nausea, severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, sweating, insomnia, confusion, extreme exhaustion and fatigue, battery acid taste in my mouth, etc. I reached out to my doctor and pharmacist who offered absolutely no help. Through research I found that taking probiotics/yogurt helps with EVERYTHING, stay as hydradated as you can. I ate a lot of Ramen noodles to compensate for actual food/water since my appetite was non-existant. I didn't think I was going to be able to finish the treatment. If I test positive again, I'm going with natural remedies."


"Without Lithium everyday I could not go to work and support my family. I work hard not to gain weight, I drink a lot of water and try not to be late to take it. I am so thankful that there is something to help me."


"Oh my gosh, just ditto what all the other "1"s said. Most awful sensation!  Fire ant burning, jumping up and down, lying in tub with hand nozzle to try and get this junk OUT. Benadryl, ice, ibuprofen and hours later...

Do not get this stuff!"


"I have had the Nexplanon since October '14. I have to say I love and hate it at the same time. My first 3 months were hellish, with mood swings and depression. I can't say if I bled much during this time. I have extremely irregular periods (like maybe 3-4 a year). I did gain about 10 pounds but have been overweight to begin with so I didn't notice it much. The mood swings and depression were so bad I did contemplate taking it out. But now that I gotten past those months I love it! My emotions have gotten back under control. I have no bleeding. I can still tell when a "period" is coming on. I will still get the weird sweet/salty craving that I had normally, but no cramps or blood. Each body is different."


"I got it inserted August 2015. I thought it was great until 2 months ago I started bleeding and am still to this day. It's never enough for a tampon though. I hate it! If the bleeding doesn't quit soon it's gonna have to come out."


"This medication has been very helpful as a mood stabilizer, along with Seroquel and Klonopin.  It keeps me more "even." Although I have breakthrough depression and some manic symptoms here and there, for most part, it's been useful when it comes to preventing full-blown episodes, along with the other meds.  I hope it continues to do so.  I take 200 mg total daily.  I haven't noticed any side effects, and I've been pretty consistent taking it.  Lamictal takes a long time to titrate up.  It's done me a lot of good.  I'm working long hours and living a productive life."


"I have tried otezla twice the first time it cause horrible stomach pain and I had to discontinue it after three weeks. It worked miracles for my skin though almost all clear. I went to GI to get something to counteract the otezla. Went back on it and after two months on it I started having really bad panic attacks. I am not a panic person and have never had anxiety it got so bad I had to stop the pills. However be warned you can not just stop the pills you have to slowly decrease the dose the same way you have to increase in the beginning. I was not told this and ended up in the ER."


"Used for 12 days.  Not a pound lighter.  5'6/150. Just need to loose 5-7 pounds for summer. No time to go exercise now: lots of physical work plus yard. Eat mostly salads and soups already, sugar too but not a lot. My husband was taking it too. No change. We both are active, usually go to the gym 3-4 times a week. I have mild metabolism and he has slow metabolism. It's very hard for both of us to lose a single pound. We did notice BM and I think I noticed more hair loss in me. Did take multivitamins plus calcium. After reading online about all the side effects, recall and bad experiences - I decided to put it aside."


"Been on this medication for three months now. Having problems with having to urinate in the middle of the night. Also, can't sleep an entire night and the mood swings are unbelievable. Pain wise, it does a good job."


"Fantastic drug!  Works every time within half an hour.  Feel a little strange for around 30 minutes after taking it, but no other side effects.  Highly recommend it as it's the only thing that works for my migraines"


"I like that I don't get a period but I'm having trouble losing weight.  My blood pressure is up and I have 0 sex drive along with painful sex and vaginal discomfort.  I've taken it straight for 2 years and I'm giving my body a break."


"Been on 250/50 Advair for just over a year. It does great at preventing asthma attacks. I still have congestion & coughing. Despite rinsing my mouth & brushing my teeth after use of Advair, my voice has become quite hoarse within the last 2 weeks. I'm thinking of switching back to Symbicort. I took Asmanex before taking Symbicort but it wasn't sufficient to control my asthma."


"I am ready to get OFF this pill. I have been on this pill now for a year and some change. I want to get back on my lower dosage because this pill is just horrible to me. I have been on BC pills for 10 years and never experienced what I am going through right now. I gained 20lbs and changed NOTHING with my healthy eating habits, my migraines got so SUPER BAD I had to get a MRI to make sure everything was okay. I am usually nauseated and I SPOT A LOT. 3 WEEKS out of month I am spotting or lightly bleeding with some bad ass cramps, I have my appt Thursday and I am ready to be done with this!!"


"I've been on Generess Fe for 5 weeks now. I started the first day of my period and practiced safe sex the first month.  I was on Loestrin before which made me feel crazy. And Nuvaring, which made sex uncomfortable. Generess is not so bad, I did get nauseous in the beginning, and when I had to double up when I missed a pill. I do feel anxious but I also have been recovering from generalized anxiety disorder, so it's a normal feeling for me. I did however have a strong depressed feelings for a few hours but again I thought it was my period. I feel my moods go up and down faster but they aren't as bad as the other pills I was on. I do feel more calm on this pill. I do feel breast tenderness but that's it."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"This is my first colonoscopy can't thank my  Dr. enough!! "


"Zoloft brought me out of a deep depression nothing else worked. I am concerned it will make me manic as im bipolar 1, so far so good. I do get a tremor with it but I'm also on lithium."


"This pill gave me a terrible hormone imbalance and made me break out terribly (never had a serious problem with acne). It gave me terrible cystic acne and scarring. Although this pill was not for me, everyone's body will react differently to the hormones."


"Risperdal worked wonders on my psychotic symptoms of hearing voices.  It worked quickly, after the state counselor ordered me to be hospitalized for my condition they gave me Risperdal and the voices were gone in two days, although they expected it to work after one day.  I continued with this medication for a few years but after awhile I found myself sleeping the days away.  The medication at this point needed to be switched.  I'm very grateful for this medication for the time it was needed."


"Woke up in the am chest felt on fire. Went to work and fever started. Left work and went to doc and prescribed tamiflu. Took 1st pill 14 hours after initial symptoms. Fever broke by 1am and went to work the next day feeling slightly fatigued. After reading several reviews and keeping in mind what the doctor said, this medicine is most effective taken within the 1st 48hrs but clearly the sooner the better. It's a miracle drug if you act fast and don't drag it out."


"Abilify worked wonders for my chronic depression BUT I was sleeping heaps and gained 35 kilos in two years. No, I wasn't eating much!  started only eating one meal a day when the weight started. It was not about food. Prior to abilify I went to gym four x week. Gained weight despite what I ate n how much I exercised. I ended up quitting the gym and now my heads straight but I am obese and suffer poor self esteem. Eh big price for my sanity since I detest being fat. The pill itself does work though and treats it"


"I've been taking this in tablet form for failed back surgery, and CRPS in both legs up to the thigh. It doesn't relieve all the pain, but it relieves enough to get me through my day of being a full time stay-at-home single dad. I think I got better relief from the oxycodone I was on before, but it would only last 2-3 hours, whereas the Dilaudid lasts a solid 4 hours, so I get a little bit more time with my little guy where my pain is under control. Wish I could take the ER version, but due to gastric bypass, no ER tablets work on me... Can't say it's given me my life back, because I was a wind turbine technician when I became disabled, but I get enough relief to be with my son instead of on the bed in relentless agonising pain."


"It's impossible to stay on this med long term unless you want man boobs. My nipples have pain in them and I had sexual side effects. I also had akathisia on this med and needed to pace back and forth. It's not worth the weight gain."


"I am two months now on it after switching from a 3 pill a day combo. The first 3 weeks it was a horrible experience with stomach bloating gas and wind. It triggered my depression as well. Week 4 the symptoms started eliminating. 8 weeks now on and everything is back to normal except from being more happy having to take just one small pill a day. The blood tests couldnt be better with  an undetectable VL and a good CD4 count."


"I find Imitrex to be very effective against my migraines as long as I take it at the start of one. The first and second time I took Imitrex, I experienced stomach cramps. The next time I had to take it, I had eaten shortly before and this greatly reduced the cramping. If I'm nauseous I obviously won't be able to eat a full meal, but the cramps do seem to be decreasing each time I take it anyway. The only other side effects I have are a burning sensation in my nose, and a sore throat, which are both tolerable. Imitrex is very expensive, but definitely worth it to me. I can take a tablet, lay down for an hour or two, and then get back up to live life again."


"Worked great."


"I rated a 5 because sometimes it helped and sometimes it did not. When I first began to take Lexapro, I was very tired, and I was like a zombie. There was a small range of emotion for me. It did help with my depression and my anxiety, but I was still depressed. At one point in time when I was taking medication, I had a depressive episode where I began to have hallucinations. I don't think Lexapro was the cause, but I don't think it helped very much either. All in all it was more or less helpful with my Major Depressive Disorder and anxiety."


"I am a 32 year old women and this is the first time that I've taken birth control pills. My doctor recommended birth control pills to alleviate the pain I was experiencing and heaving bleeding associated with uterine fibroids.  I am currently on the second week of the pack and the only complaint I have at the moment is the breakthrough bleeding or spotting after my period.  I've only been spotting for 5 days and hoping it will go away.  I've noticed a new breakout--a pimple but occasional acne is normal for me.  Haven't noticed any weight gain but after reading other reviews, I purchased a scale to monitor my weight.  Will keep you posted as I continue to take the pill."


"I had a car accident two years ago and the back, neck and leg pain crippled me untill I tried nortriptyline. I am pain free and take 50mg which I build up too. After 6 weeks the only down side is I cannot drink alcohol but a small price to pay and if I try to reduce them I go back to the same conditions I had before taking them.  I take it at night and actually sleep for 6 hours straight pain free which I could not do before.  This medicine has given me back my life."


"I have been taking 25 mg for 3 months due to the effects of PCOS.  I have been suffering an initial shed that seems to be slowing down but at this point my hair looks quite a bit worse than before. Hopefully this will just take my body some time to get used to and it will help eventually.  I have continued taking it because it has cleared up my cystic acne 100%. For acne I would give this a 10/10 but for hair I'm not sure..."


"I started taking it over a month ago and it hasn't help my anxiety at all. My hands and legs are shaky, I am constantly dizzy, have a hard time focusing, and my stomach is upset a lot."


"I love the Implanon, 100% effective. I get no periods. The only downhill is that in the 2 years I've being using it I gained at least 45 pounds which sucks because I tried everything to lose the weight but nothing seems to work for me. I have my appointment for removal on the 31st of December. "


"After trying a few medications my psychiatrist put me on Paxil. I felt like it DID help with my anxiety and depression but that came with a price -- drowsiness, huge loss of libido, and horrible withdrawal symptoms. I was always lethargic and never wanted to go out and do anything, but I felt less anxiety and depression. I would literally go 7  days without sex (with my partner of 3 years) because I just didn't feel like it and I could definitely feel the negative toll it was taking on our relationship but luckily he stuck with me. After getting fed up with the intense side effects, I quit cold turkey -- huuuuge mistake. I felt like I had the flu and the brain zaps were never ending."


"Okay I've been getting recurring bv especially when I have unprotected sex with my same partner I don't know why it keeps coming back and it's nasty and embarrassing it's ruining my sex life .. I've been on these stupid antibiotics for like 3 months .. first dose was 7 days then the second and third dose 14 damn days and now the smell is just getting worse and I don't know what to do.. I don't get no side affects like headaches etc just brown urine And the metal taste .."


"I have been on Percocet for 16 years I started out with low-grade Vicodin I have taken name brand with no problems when they switch me to generic I had some problems with the way they affected me they didn't seem to work as good but when they switch the generic brand to another generic brand I had an upset stomach and a very bad rash sometimes you have to take the name brand instead of generics even though they say the generics are the same they are not I could tell the difference but I have tried Oxycontin and had a very bad itching and a rash so I guess I'm stuck on  then   I have days I take more than I'm supposed to in the morning and do with out later but the pain is so bad it's almost suicidal"


"I feel like I have so much energy when I have my shots, morning stiffness and aches in my upper and lower back seem so much better. Only downside is the worry about the more serious side effects and the hair loss!"


"I have only been on the drug (5mg) for 1 week and already feel better. I  had been having suicidal thoughts and indescribable feelings of despair but since starting this drug it is amazing how fast it has helped. I am supposed to increase to 10mg today but terrified of side effects. Weight gain is a non-negotiable for me. Zoloft worked great but I gained 15 pds in 8 months and still haven't lost it. Negatives: the cost of this drug is absurd and if I gain weight I will lose my mind. It is depression or weight gain - both awful choices.... I hope this drug works or I am done."


"After years of being treated for the secondary effects of ADHD (depression, anxiety), the primary disorder and everything else has disappeared. I am a better me. Able to concentrate, to carry a conversation, to complete responsibilities, to maintain relationships (control my "tourettes", so to speak)...and I  have yet to lose my personality. I'm on the lowest amount (mg) possible to make a difference. Maybe that makes a difference in the blunting of the personality. I read a lot of complaints of it killing ones personality and I do not experience that at all. I have no side effects. No problem with sleep, or weight. Everything has been an improvement."


"Mucinex (guaifenesin): "With moderate to severe fibromyalgia for 25 years, lost my career & lived in fear of having a life to avoid a flare-up mostly sleeping bedridden 75% of time. I also have polyneuropathy, trigeminal neuralgia, occipital neuralgia, severe cervical DDD, myelopathy, etc.. have tried every antidepressant, SSRI, pain medicine, anti-inflammatory..you all know, with major side effects.  Feb 2016 I got a cold on top of allergies used Mucinex daily 800 mg then up to 1600 mg & could not believe the relief even at 800! I have prayed for someone to invent a NEW MEDICINE for fibromyalgia that would work..turned out this OLD MEDICINE has returned a lot of my life to me, helps the pain, brain fog, fatigue& depression too!"


"I was so scared to try this birth control but my doctor recommend it to me. I wanted to at the time to
try Yaz "miracle pill " because I suffer from PMDD and I thought that it would work out for me but she advised me to try Seasonique because you only get your period 3-4 times a year, so this is my second month and and it is working out great no weight gain and no acne. A little spotting but that's not a problem. Thought nothing would help me. This pill has saved my life and my marriage. I would get so crazy when it was time for my period. Love this. It worked out for me but everybody is different. You just have try to find the right one for you. I would read a lot of reviews and get scared but just try a birth control for 3 months then you will know."


"Side effects experienced from 3-month shot: hot flashes, night sweats, fatigue, cognitive "fuzziness", decreased memory. I experienced a significant temporary reduction in fibroid size/abdomen size (pre-surgery)."


"I was taking Celexa for 2 years for my depression. It was not working well enough for me. I managed to just live life day by day, and roll with the punches. I suffer extreme anxiety disorder and extreme panic attacks up to 8 times a day. Several caused me to call 911 thinking I was having a heart attack. With all this said, my GP and I talked about changing my medication. I had heard of Effexor, I researched it, and thought why not! I felt that life WOULD NOT get any better then what I was living at that moment. 2 weeks after Effexor and some major hot flashes, I was looking at things different. I actually feel really good and hopeful. Now my smile is not fake and the anxiety has subsided to a minimal. No panic attacks. I am happy!"


"I started smoking at age 9. Smoking alot by age 13. Started driving 18 wheeler at age 23. Four to five packs a day depending  on whether I had to work 23 or 24 hours in a day. In Dec. Of 1999 I took Zyban for I think a month. From what I can remember , it made me a little nuts at times as well as violent. I understand it changes the addictive center in your brain but it changed my personality as well. The the second week I relapsed for one day and then none after that. Seventeen years and not one cigarette. Still wanted one once in awhile but never enough to light one up. I only wish I had done it sooner before my lungs went copd. Make no mistake, I would be long dead if I had not quit. (A coffee can full of phlegm a day)"


"Terrible. Felt like I had the worst case of the flu- couldn't move from the waist down, headache, lack of appetite. "


"I requested Ortho tri cyclen but my pharmacy gave me this since my insurance did not cover ortho tri cyclen. Anyway I went ahead and took this. It works as a contraceptive perfectly but this caused me horrible acne like I've never experienced in my life. Seriously, at first it was small bumps on my cheek but within an week they bursted into very irritated, red, sore, itchy pimples. I had only ever had like 2 pimples at a time on my face but this medication made me have more than 20 on one cheek and more than 30 on the other.. This pill obviously didn't work out for me. It may help for others in regards to acne but my experience was so bad I finished my 3rd months pack and stopped taking it."


"This medicine caused erectile dysfunction and causes weight gain and sluggishness!"


"This is terrible drug. I took it for 7 days and after I finished all of it I broke out in a bad rash, had fever, hurt all over. I've been off of it for over a week and had to go to Dr twice. This should be taken off the market. I just hope permanent damage was not done to my organs."


"I took Atripla for two years.   Major bad side effects. Depression, insomnia, cholesterol issues, and pain. I recommend Complera.  I just switched to Complera and I can sleep again. "


"Lack of sleep, problem sleeping, lying down  then falling into a void
Anxiety.
Had NONE of these side affects before taking this medicine, I slept soundly before ...."


"I will say that the shorter and lighter periods were great; and with my insurance, it was $45 for a 3-month supply.  However, since I started taking it two months ago, I've gained almost 10lbs, have been nauseous, dizzy, feverish, cranky and have had breast tenderness and insomnia.  Two months of feeling pregnant and sick and I called my doctor to put me on something else. Glad it worked for others... wish it had worked for me too."


"I recently switched to this birth control and have nothing bad to say about it. I used to have cramps, bad acne, mood swings and back pain. My mood swings, cramps and acne went away! My period used to be 7 days and very heavy. It's 5 days and light! I couldn't be happier!"


"My ENT put me on ceftin at first for 10 days to treat sinus infection. I finished the course but didn't feel completely healed. A couple weeks later my head felt worse than ever. Went to a walk in Doctor and he gave me this for 7 days. After the first pill I already started feeling a little better. Only on my 3rd dose but I will never take anything but this again for a sinus infection."


"Hey everyone, unlike everyone else on here, I'm a guy and I'd like to tell you ladies to RELAX. My girlfriend and I had sex while she was ovulating and the condom broke and I came completely inside her. We got plan B about 45 minutes later, and obviously we were both freaking out because we're still youngish. I felt like the odds were against us, because we both had teen parents so I was guessing we were both pretty fertile. But, she got her period today (6 days later). It was lighter than normal and early but I know those are both symptoms of plan B. This pill is 95% effective so stop worrying, you aren't pregnant :)"


"I have been on Mobic since 2000.  I have asked about new medications (which we now have 2 new came out in 2009) but the side effects is a real concern for me.

I have not had a good experience with Mobic.  It does get me through the day but my pain increases every month.  I am at the point now that it is really affecting my personal life with my husband and he really does not understand the extent of the pain.

I need a drug without harmful side effects.  I want to protect my liver as much as possible.  Please come up with a drug for fibromyalgia.  I would hate to know that I have to live on pain pills the rest of my life."


"I finally had the guts to mention my depression to my doctor, Thank God!  I was depressed for years and was at the point of uncontrollable crying, missing work because of it.  This was not the wife and mother I wanted to be so I finally asked for help.  It has changed my life.  No more depression and many things that used to cause me stress bother me much less or not at all.  Not many side effects except fatigue, appetite loss, and a spacey feeling that only lasted a few days.  Please don't wait to ask for help.  I wish I had done this long ago."


"After seeing the man who beat and raped me get off with a slap on the wrists I could hardly function. I lived in such a state of constant anxiety and distrust. I really didn't want to live anymore and the only thing that forced me to was my children. This drug was a last resort but it really has helped me manage again and restored some sense of calm. Before I didn't want to leave the house and now I can. I feel like I'm becoming myself again. I'm so glad I stuck with it. It saved my life."


"first the shot is very painful and i have a very high pain tolerance. the whole time i've never been in remission and for about the past year and a half it stopped working which means options are out."


"I've had the Implanon for almost 3 years now and I plan on putting another one in as this one is removed. They inserted the Implanon when I was on my period and I haven't had a period since (yes!) I'm on a lot of acne medicine already so if it did increase acne I didn't notice. I have also gained weight (8lbs) but that could be due to the whole "freshman fifteen" it's hard to tell. I've recently lost some weight and it has been really, really hard. But again I have no idea if it is from the Implanon. All around though I really like the Implanon. I don't have to worry about taking a pill or getting a shot. It's put in (which is not very painful, only feel the numbing shot) and that's it for 3 years. I love it!"


"After years and yrs of chronic anxiety having tried citalopram & diazepam and still I was having major bad all day long anxiety I finally give in to the propranolol  (I was on this years ago but I didn't like it) all I can say is its absolutely amazing....I'm only needing between 10 & 20mg a day and honestly it's a life saver. I am the women who couldn't even take her kids to school without someone being with me and now I'm off and I don't panic about every situation anymore!! Try it...it's fab xx"


"I have been on Lexapro & that seemed to stop working.  I then went on Cymbalta 120mg/day & it helped but I can get very angry episodes & been depressed for 15+ years after abusive, sociopathic husband.  Now divorced & was a bit happy.. But, didn't last.  Still had the anger issues & no patience for anything, esp kids.

I tried Abilify with no results.  I have been on Rexulti for about a week & the elevated mood is amazing! I feel like my old self from 20 years ago.. I'm laughing, making homes, smiling, singing & having great thoughts about the future.  Loss of appetite (good thing for me), but might just be hormonal.  Have much more energy & im thanking my doctor for introducing me to this elation!

I hope every one of you can get same!!"


"I just have to say I love Nuvaring! I used to be on the pill and it was a huge hassle for me (I always forgot to take it) and I had a long list of negative side effects (weight gain, upset stomach and headaches). I haven't had any of these problems with Nuvaring, the only thing I have against it is my skin seems to be a little more prone to breaking out when I'm on it. However I will take that over the 15  pounds I gained while on the pill. I've been on Nuvaring over a year now and I don't plan on switching anytime soon!"


"Works great but you need to take it on time."


"I use Jolessa and I find it very effective. I haven't got nausea or even had spotting. I think this type of birth control is great, and I love only having four periods a year."


"Life changing."


"I regained my life by following the guaifenesin protocol. You MUST take single ingredient guaifenesin with no added meds in order to be safe!"


"Works good but really causes sinus congestion for me. I guess there is always a price to pay."


"Awesome. It really works with little to no side effects.  The worst that happened was in the first 2-3 days I had the "feeling restless or aggressive" symptom and the extremely dry mouth.  After that, I was fine."


"I have lower back pain due to spondylosisthesis. (Disk between LV4 and LV5 moving forward and putting pressure on nerves in spinal column)
Tramadol works ike a narcotic, it can cause extreme nausea if never used before.  Unfortunately,  a tolerance develops very fast; at first, 100mg would kill my  back pain completely.  But over two years time, i need about 300 to 400 mg twice a day,  with an NSAID booster. The injections my doctor gives me in my knees and spine are very effective in restoring lost flexibility,  but still Tramadol cocktail for pain. I'm 66 years old and also have tendonitis in my knees and SI syndrome. Pregabalin is great with tramadol"


"I switched to nuvaring after a horrible 3 months of taking birth control pills. This was my last chance because I genuinely thought of giving up any type of hormonal birth control.  I love NuvaRing! Zero side effects. The first day I put it in I felt a little uncomfortable but that went away within a day.  It doesn't bother myself or my boyfriend during sex.  My period is on time. I couldn't be happier!"


"Okay. I got subscribed this pill from my stomach doctor - Cyclic vomiting syndrome . Months on months on months I would wake up throwing up and nauseous as hell. I spent a whole year going to the emergency room in a panic. When I was prescribed this medicine I stopped waking up sick every morning. Being sick every morning caused me to not be able to eat at all. I was 125 and ended up being 102..... this medicine not only made me not wake up sick, it actually allowed me to eat every morning and all day like a normal person and now I'm back up to 115... this medicine does take a couple weeks or maybe less depending on your body... I took it right before bed every night, so it didn't effect me sleepiness whose except for the first few weeks I didn't want to wakeup fast"


"When I got out of high school I weighed about 350lbs (25st, 158kg) so my doctor put me on xenical and it worked amazingly. For the first time in my life, I was able to lose weight. I lost 70lbs in about 8 months. It was uncomfortable too, having some sudden needs to use the washroom and leaking oil. But, I saw fatty foods differently and totally changed my eating habits, so I lost another 30lbs on my own.

For about 14 years after that I kept around that weight, but gained a lot more recently with lifestyle changes, and started the pills again 2 weeks ago. I'm already down 10lbs, and with a better diet, no bad experiences with the washroom. If you're obese, I highly recommend taking these pills with a good diet and exercise."


"I cold turkeyed off Xanax after 16 years of 1 mg a day. I had horrible withdrawal symptoms. At 4 months my MD (not the dr that suggested I go cold turkey) but the one that helped me through it, put me on Atarax, 10 - 25 mg as needed up to 100 mg a day. It really made a difference in my recovery.  I take it as I need, or don't take it at all. It helps with the anxiety, nausea, shaking.  I have been on it for 9 months now and really recommend people try it.  "


"I am 65 years old and have smoked since I was 16, I've been on the patch for two weeks. I have cravings daily but jeeez I smoked 49 years. I am committed to quit smoking and have no intentions failing. The cravings I have are easy to work through, I find something to occupy my mind for a few minutes. My plan is to use the patch for one month and after that my Dr. and I have worked it out for me to go on Chantix for however long necessary. I have also cut back on my consumption of beer and coffee and at has helped a lot. Good luck to all and stay strong."


"I was prescribed Lotemax following PRK surgery. I had no problems or side effects. My ophthalmologist said it was also useful for allergic reactions of the eye (painful swelling & burning). So I have continued to use it for that purpose. My only side effect is blurred vision for about 5 to 10 mins after I use it. Otherwise, this is a wonderful solution to inflammation and burning of the eye."


"Easy to use and very effective. Follow the low residue advice for several days prior to the procedure. This really helped. Procedure was just as easy as the prep!"


"I have nothing but good reviews for this birth control! I was terrified of taking it because of the horrible reviews that I read before but I got on three weeks ago and haven't had any horrible side effects or any sides effects at all thank goodness. Only thing is my boobs feel bigger and fuller which is a plus and my acne is subsiding. Other than that, I love this birth control and will continue to take it!"


"Male, 5-foot-7, age 41. SW 306, now 283 (23 lbs) over 10 weeks. This is an AWESOME experience for me--NO side effects or constipation, just weight loss. I hate to sound like a commercial over here, but $90 a month is a small price to pay for feeling pretty freaking good. I'm leaving food on my plate at every meal, drinking Diet Snapple now instead of Coke (except Saturdays), and am walking to work and back every day (12,000 steps/day according to the FitBit)--but I did all that before Contrave and saw no results. Now I finally am. It's weird to say, but I embrace that 'hungry' feeling now, and feel THAT's when I'm making progress; whereas before, hunger was a problem that needed to be solved. Walking is easier now that I'm lighter!"


"I have been using Soma on and off for many years and find that it is an effective pain reliever and muscle relaxer. If I take it with food I have no real side effects. However, if taken on an empty stomach I get a little buzy. I have spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease and degenerative hip dysplasia and find that I get more relief from Soma than from narcotic pain relievers although there are times when I have to take both.

I have found that Soma has been a life saver. After trying drugs like Flexeril and amitriptyline it is a great and effective alternative and it does not make you feel awful in the morning."


"Best meds for sleeping. Does not leave me groggy in the morning."


"I am 16 and went on the pill because I had long heavy periods with cramping. I have only been on the pill for a little over a month but it helped my period so much! I also had no cramping at all! I was kind of scared to start taking it after reading all the negative reviews but I'm so glad I did. I have no bad side effects at all. I actually lost three pounds already without even trying!"


"Ok as promised.  My A1C is down from 7.2 to 6.7 in one month.  Could not ask for a better result."


"Fixes it right away every time."


"I start taking Complera one month ago. My virus was 1142 in my blood and my T cells was 430 units. At the first week of taking Complera I had side effect but not serious like - diarrhea, I could not sleep good, I feel dizzy, headache, I lost appetite. And the most important I make a lot of gas but after a month I visit my doctor to check if the Complera is working to me and the result was amazing. The doctor explain to me that the virus in my body in now under 12 (undetectable) and the T cells are up to 660. I'm taking Complera everyday between 8 to 10 pm, after dinner."


"It didn't work for me."


"This inhaler is terrible !!! It's too loud !!! Makes so much noise on inhalation and that clicking sound !!!!"


"I'm 19 and recently had the Mirena removed. I had it inserted after I had my son when I was 16. I really think it's a great birth control, it's a fool proof way to not get pregnant again (which at my age I obviously need). I don't have any complaints when it comes to weight gain, my skin actually got clearer and for the most part had painless, lighter periods. The only reason I rate it a 7 is that I did have several ovarian cysts that weren't dangerous but I'd consider definitely annoying. Another thing: I think it better suits married woman because the risk of any infections that cause pelvic inflammatory disease is obviously less with one partner."


"Only problem I have found with Gabapentin is the need to increase the dosage over the long run.  I am now up to 2000 MG a night.  Having talked to many using the same medicine, it would seem the limit is 2400 MG, after that no increase seems to help.

I started back in 1999 with 100 MG a night.  Over the last 13 years the need to increase has been gradual but needed.  I am approaching the limit.

Gabapentin has been a Godsend."


"Apparently this product worked wonders for a friend of mine, within minutes of taking one dose my nose would not stop running like a faucet, I began feeling sharp yet sudden pain throughout my chest/stomach, I genuinely feel like I couldn't breath (I say feel because I'm dealing with the side affects as I type this) I have very bad diarrhea & I feel like I am going to puke up a storm at any point. Please don't take this & if you do be prepared. I wish I was."


"I was on Zoladex for nearly 2 years and I recently had to stop because my doctor chose to take me off. I absolutely loved it! No period for almost 2 years! I had hot flashes and have a scar on my stomach from the injections, but it was totally worth it. My periods have finally come back and I wish I were still on this miracle medicine."


"I didn't even know I had trich, I went to a birth control dr. Appointment and they asked if I wanted to do an std test and I said sure, they came back and said there was a very faint line but they wanna be sure so they considered it positive, they told me I was gonna take 4 500mg pills and I immediately thought my boyfriend had cheated but they said it lingers for a long time, after I took the pill I got a headache and then later that day I started getting sick, and then the next day I've been feeling nauseous all day, I had no symptoms of trich or anything so I can't say if it works or not, all I can say is it tastes nasty"


"Went to ER with severe lower back pain that went down my leg.  Diagnosed as sciatica and given norco 10. It totally knocked me out but did take my pain from an 8 to a 0!  Broke it in half so I could stay awake after that."


"I found this to work fairly well, but wake up with a headache next morn. I know its the Tiz. because I never get headaches and it happens every time I take one."


"I started off 0.5 mg 2x per day. I now take 1mg of Klonopin 3x per day. I no longer have the unsteadiness on my feet and my anxiety has decreased even more (this despite being unemployed, as well as being a burn patient with severe nerve pain). Only caveat is to take EXACTLY as prescribed, otherwise will become dependent or have severe withdrawal if taken more than supposed to. "


"Controls the anxiety but side  effect causes erectile dysfunction."


"I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 2 years ago and this is the 1st medicine I've tried and hopefully the only! I've only had 1 relapse since I've been on it and only side effects I've had (other than the after shot reaction which I've had 2 times, and isn't as bad as it sounds if you know it can happen) are redness, swelling and itching at injection site and weight loss (which I'm not complaining about). Sure everyone's response will be different, just like MS is different for everyone, but I'm very happy with this therapy and got over the fear of needles quickly. Actually I feel empowered when I take my injection."


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"Man this is disgusting the flavour is  from the depths of hell"


"Good result."


"I have been on Loestrin 24 FE for about a month now and my experience is terrible. I have literately been on my period for 29 days straight and I'm freaking out. And I'm talking full on period, not light bleeding everyday for well 29 days so far. And its making me break out. I'm going to be calling my doctor on Monday because this can't be healthy for my body to lose this much blood."


"Hi Everyone I have been on Doryx for nearly 3 months. The pimples on my face and back have gotten worse and worse I am constantly breaking out to be honest my face is worse being on this medication then it was before i started it."


"I've had the Implanon in my arm for 3 years now ending next month April 2014. I will have it removed and not continue to use it. There are pros and cons. Pros: of course I am not pregnant so if you want a trust worthy contraceptive and don't mind the side effects then this is it. However, when I got it in inserted in 2011, I was 19. I broke out like crazy gained a lot of weight didn't have my period for like a year and then it would come like 4 times a year. Most importantly I feel like I am crazy! I have crazy mood swings when I think of sex I just want to throw up  (hence sex drive gone). I want to be normal again. I give it an 8 because it's a great product. To me acne weight gain is not a problem and I never got pregnant having sex."


"I have worse itching after insertion cream....I also tried the one day cream with no help. ...this is the worse."


"They gave me this medication via IV in the ER for a very intense migraine and extreme nausea, I would never recommend this medication to anyone ever, the second it was pushed through, I started having an extreme panic attack, something like I have never felt before, like a huge wave of doom rushed over me, I started freaking out so badly I almost ripped my IV out and ran away, it was so traumatizing to me that they pushed a big dose of Ativan though my IV just to knock me out, I truly thought I was dying... And after all that it felt like my skin was crawling for a good 32 hours. No, thank you. Never again will allow this in my body."


"First month on this pill no weight gain so far . I have noticed that my appetite increased a tad start my second pack tomorrow period came on for 4 days this month and was heavy for 3 of the days. Walmart fills it for free with my insurance. Acne is slowly clearing up"


"It was effective for pain relief but caused nausea and vomiting on first tablet.  Not taking any more."


"Bones hurt a lot, hot flashes were really bad."


"I love this pill.I have been on it for 3 years..it regulates my period and the lost of appetite has helped with weight lost..in February 2013 I weighted 282 it is July 2014 and I weight 236. I'm more emotional to movies and everything but thats fine"


"Great   and Keppra too"


"I've had my IUD for about 2 months and I love it. The only negative thing for myself is the spotting. I'm 21 and do not have children. This is also my first form of birth control. I had skyla inserted on the 5th day of my period and the pain was very minimal. I did cramp slightly but I was able to drive myself home. A few days after insertion I had a slight breakout, which is odd for me because I generally have very clear skin, but my skin went back to normal a couple days later. I have noticed some slight mood swings but nothing too extreme. I also have been spotting a lot but I know it's normal and will probably stop within the next few months. My boy friend says he can't feel it either. I definitely recommend this IUD."


"While there are some side effects, and it doesn't completely eliminate my condition, Diamox has allowed me to live a normal life. Most people do not even know that I am sick. I also have not had to have a shunt."


"I love Vyvanse. It helps me concentrate and helps me in school to work faster and harder. When I get home I immediately start homework and then I just chill with the family until bedtime when I'm tired. I did have insomnia but that went away within about a week. Now I sleep like a baby again and it helped me finally start working out which I have been planning to do for almost 2 months now. Also, I went from struggling to get D's to easily making A's in all classes. I recommend this medicine."


"I started a workout program in February 2016 and was doing well by losing 50 lbs over 8 months.  Like most of us though I wanted more.  I took Saxenda for 6 weeks starting November 1 2016 and lost 14 lbs in the first few weeks.  Appetite was really suppressed and the last 2 weeks I was extremely tired.  I spoke to my Dr about cycling on and off as I noticed the weight loss had stopped once I hit 14 lbs.  I went off Saxenda for 3 weeks and began again at the beginning of January and am down an additional 15 lbs.  I will continue for another week and then cycle off for 3 weeks again and start over.  I find the appetite and energy side effect kicks in around 4 weeks so by cycling on and off I can avoid those effects and maximize the weightloss"


"In my experience, it's an effective product with a lot of drawbacks. I have a more frequent period, sometimes it lasts for months or sometimes it's a few days every two weeks. Also, you can feel twinges of pain at the implant site when menstruating which I hate. It's an effective method of birth control, but I don't know how many more periods I can handle."


"This medication seems to help when I am having a extreme allergy attack. My doctor prescribed this to help with a bad sinus infection I had and it worked well. I was feeling much better after the first day of pills."


"I have been struggling with stomach issues for several years now and have gone through lots of bloodwork, 2 colonoscopies, stool samples, different diets, you name it! Turns out I have IBS-D and also battle anxiety on a daily basis which makes it worse. My symptoms include cramping, urgency, severe diarrhea (upwards to 10x a day), and sometimes rectal bleeding. I'm often late for work because I'm stuck in the bathroom or afraid to leave the house.  I started taking 100mg twice a day of Viberzi and it's been absolutely amazing. I am currently 15 days diarrhea free, with very minimal cramping. Hoping it stays this way.. forever! I tried Xifaxan back in November and that did nothing for me. It's an expensive medicine, but it's worth it for me."


"I've been using Gianvi for 7 months now and my skin is clear and I didn't have acne before but the usual breakouts here and there. I do get extremely irritable the last week of pills but  I guess that's expected. Other than that no complains besides the usual headaches like twice a month."


"I have found that this helps not only control the epilepsy but also lowers the amount of depression I tend to feel from the other medications I am taking."


"I was treated with Accutane in a medical university study 12 years ago. I had very oily skin and hair, and moderate non-cystic, mostly facial acne. The drug took a while to work and the dry lips and skin were annoying, but the drug worked great, totally removing the acne and drying out my skin and hair. The effect lasted for years afterwards, and my skin and hair have gradually gotten oilier over the last few years but the acne has mostly stayed clear, even now, more than a decade after completing treatment.

I did not have any other side effects. This drug worked incredibly well for me."


"I was very athletic and fit which helped me stay slim most of my life but after college I got an office job and sat at a desk all day. I needed a second job and ended up working from 7am to 10pm everyday. This made me eat as much as possible on my half hour lunch break and also left no time for exercise. I gained nearly 50lbs in the first few months of my jobs and became very depressed. I started phentermine a month ago and so far have lost 27lbs I now have energy to workout at least a little every day, I eat fruit and veggies in small portions throughout the day and do a quick run on my lunch break. "


"This product does what it says with terrible pain! First off... i would never recommend this product to someone who experiences IBS like myself. Seems that the posts praising ducolax are from people who have only had LIGHT constipation discomfort.
I now understand the "near death experience" that Ducolax is. If you ever ever experienced true food poisoning that leaves you expelling from both ends simultaneously this is exactly like that! Cold sweats, nausea, diarrhoea and vomiting accompanied by the worst cramps of life. I mean I can actually say I thought I'd need an ER visit & if you've tried this and lived to tell the tale YOU KNOW!
I would absolutely recommend taking this on the first day of your weekend with zero plans!"


"I'm only 26 years old and have been suffering from chronic back pain for 6 years (due to a fall). I haven't gotten much help from all the doctors I've had. They all treated me like an addict because I'm so young. Anyway my new doctor has given 50mg of Ultram but only 15 day supply. I wish I could have it everyday but the risk of addiction is not worth it. I'm am super grateful I get 15 days of relief a month. It has helped me be my happy go lucky self. I recommend it."


"I'm going through chemo (Taxol and Carboplatin) for ovarian cancer and Phenergan is great. I sometimes also take Zofran with it because they affect two totally different receptors causing the nausea and both together usually stops the ever present nausea."


"I have been suffering from pruritus ani which is means itchy anus. I suffered for some 4 years. I am also having itchy scrotums, maybe due to Psoriasis and/or Eczema. Just two days ago while searching the net for a good cure, I came across the generic name Mometasone Furoate. I inquired with my chemist and bought myself a 15gms tube of Momin cream. The results are wonderful. In just two days time my scrotal and anal itch is gone!"


"I have been taking the 1.5 dose now for about a month, it has really gotten my diabetes under control, yes I had a little stomach issues (mostly gassy) in the first week or so I used it, but it cleared up, I inject it into my stomach, but I alternate sides every week so I am not injecting it in the same place all the time. I think this helps. I have experienced a bit of weight loss about 2 pounds in a month, which is not terrible. But looking at all the other comments in here, I guess it affects people in different ways, my experience has really not been bad at all. I hate giving my self injections, but it far out weighs the high sugar readings. Your supposed to be between 70 and 99, I was 481, I am now down  around the 100 mark."


"I've never taken it, but I have seen Suboxone help get my son back from the HELL he was in. A smart boy was being driven by Roxicodone, had to have it to work, to go anywhere or function. It's awful when you can't help your child and know he wants it. Thank God for his friend who also was on this treatment. The 1st day we both could tell a difference. You do experience a few discomforts but NOTHING in comparison to detoxing without Suboxone. I'm so proud he is on his way...and my baby can be happy again. He was so depressed because he said without the Suboxone it would have killed him. He couldn't have done it period. It DOES work. You just have to be ready to quit."


"I'm 15 years old and I've been taking solodyn 55 mg for about a month now in addition to birth control which my dermatologist prescribed. I haven't been seeing any improvement yet and I am still continuing to get terrible breakouts."


"I never write on these things, but there are so many horror stories I felt like I needed to.  I had my Nexplanon inserted on February 5 2013. So far it has been great! It went in on the 4th day of my period, light to begin with...my period stopped completely the next day. And I haven't had one since! The insertion was extremely easy, but I did have a nasty bruise for about 2-3 weeks.  Now it's fine. I did have a little body acne too but I think that was because I totally stopped birth control for a few months, before this my body wasn't used to it.  I researched this and was terrified because I thought I was going to gain 80 lbs and bleed for weeks straight but it has been nothing but easy!"


"I have used this and it works wonders.  "


"Levothyroxine - 0.50mg for 1 year. Aged 54. I have had many side effects from this medication: severe fatigue; extreme weight loss; heat intolerance; fever; excessive sweating; depression; headache; insomia; muscle weakness; extreme hairloss; skin rash and decreased bone mineral density.  I have been prescribed with sleeping tablets and Prozac to no avail.  I have also been recently diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. Having done some research, I have found that Levothyroxine makes you deficient in iron; multi vitamins and calcium - hence the hair loss and weak bones. My GP said she's unable to change my medication as this is the only one available. "


"Further to my post in April.  I am now on 750mg/day of primidone. No side effects other than my mouth is numb and ejeculation is difficult. The tremor has reduced a bit, but it still have to write with my left instead of right. Seeing the consultant in August, but fear that he may recommend DBS again."


"I was skeptical, I heard so many good things and it sounded like a miracle drug. After learning I developed asthma I got scared enough to take the plunge. It was free with my insurance (bonus!) After taking Chantix for two weeks I started noticing a disgust for cigarettes. I would try smoking out of habit but would become nauseated. It smelled bad and tasted worse. From there I pretty much didn't want to smoke anymore and didn't even have many cravings. There were days that I did crave, but I pushed through them easily. I also had two days of off and on headaches from (I presume) withdraw. Now I can say I am two weeks cigarette free thanks to Chantix and I love being able to breathe not to mention the extra money I save."


"I agree, this medicine is a wonder drug. For years I thought I was going to be depressed for the rest of my life. This drug changed that thought pretty quickly."


"Have been using for over 10 years- as prescribed- and it has given me a life back again!  The only Rx medication I take- and it works wonders!"


"i have had implanon in for 19 months now. i have lost all sex drive at the age of 22. My periods last for months on end. Currently i've been bleeding for 21 days now. The longest period lasted for 6 weeks. When i presented this prob to my doc he prescribed me loestrin 21 birth control pills for 2 months in addition to the already implanted implanon. I have been experiencing major depression issues but i won't blame implanon for that i'll see if things change once i get it removed which will b very soon. It's just not the birth control for me. I have tried to get it removed twice before but my docs always convince me to stick it out that they symptoms may change but they never do."


"Caused nausea...but worked."


"Caused severe tendinitis in my knee, and a minor attack of tendinitis in my thumb."


"Took 1-2 months for FULL improvement. 34 yo female with chronic acne since teens. I use adapelene 0.1  twice a day, wash with CeraVe 'normal skin' cleanser twice daily and apply unrefined coconut oil over the adapeline twice a day. I change my pillow case at least every other day if not daily. I take TruBiotics probiotics daily which is actually very important for your body as whole, skin included!
It took me 16 years to figure out that my acne was being cause by numerous things and change my habits. I am acne free with one blemish at a time (that never turns into a whitehead) or none.
Over drying your skin will cause more acne, so coconut oil and a moisturizing wash is just as important as adapeline. Don't give up in a week or two!!"


"This drug has saved my life!  I have struggled with methamphetamine addiction for about 4 years now.  The hardest part about quitting was the extreme depression and suicidal thoughts.  They always caused me to relapse.  My physician prescribed wellbutrin and it has worked like a miracle.  I have been clean for over half a year and feel like I have my old life back!  My relationships are healing and my family feels like they have their son/brother back.  I am back in college and passing my classes!  I don't attribute all that to the drug.  Counseling and AA were extremely helpful but I know it was Wellbutrin that got me through the horrible depression to the other side.  Only upfront side effects I had were jitteriness and dry mouth."


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"Been on Levora for about 5 months now, and its been great no weight loss or gain, no emotional drastic changes, no change is sex drive. The only problem is the eating habits that rise the week before my period. I literally walk about the kitchen looking for food like a crazy person. Nibbling off of everything I can and never getting full. Chocolate is the medicine of choice in the third week of the pack."


"Nothing boosts my energy faster or better than taking the recommended dose of SSS Tonic.  I'm anemic with sickle cell trait and struggle with low iron, fatigue, weight loss, and just really feeling drained most of the time.  SSS Tonic always gets me back on tract."


"Wow. I have tried other over the counter meds and prescription narcotic cough meds before. Nothing worked as well as this. I was sick for weeks until I got my hands on Zutripro. It let me breath, let me sleep, it was like my whole body just breathed a sigh of relief when I took my doses. Really good and it tastes great!"


"I have been severely suicidal for 15 years with no attempts in that time. Just could not escape the repetitive desire to escape my bad depression. Started taking Latuda 4 months ago 80mg and suicidal thoughts have diminished greatly. Problem sleeping now and some twitching doc put me up to 120mg and sleeping only 3 hours a night usually. I am 250 pounds and was 290 before bipolar medicine. Food cravings have pretty much ceased. Amazing thing is even with little sleep I am not having nearly as many haywire thoughts from my schizophrenia as I usually do without much sleep. Actually want to try now. I am back down to 80 mg and think I am going to halve that to 40mg in a week to get sleep back under control. Xanax and unisom are helping for sleep now"


"After I put Jublia on within 2 to 3 days all the skin on all my toes became hard like a shell and I had to peel the skin off my toes which took about 2 wks"


"I'm getting married and was prescribed Sprintec as a form of birth control.  The side effects seem to run the gamut from "it gave me terrific mood swings!" to "I was so sick!"  I seem to be fortunate in that I experienced absolutely no negative side effects.  My sex drive has increased slightly, but otherwise my body tolerates it extremely well."


"I switched to this primarily due to the appeal of having only 4 periods a year and stayed on it for 3 years. Generally it was uneventful: I didn't gain weight, it had no effect (positive or negative) on my acne, my breasts stayed the same size. However, it destroyed my libido. It was so gone I thought I was asexual. It wasn't until I couldn't get my script refilled  (I couldn't get an appointment that mixed in with my work schedule), so I had to get off the pill, which then led me to find out that I am not asexual and, in fact, had a libido. Another down point was the spotting I got in between periods and the effects of the period seem to have been compounded (i.e. compared to pills for monthly periods). I was sore, tired, and irritable."