"I previously said I don't sleep well and it affects my ever vigilant dogs who get up too.  After surgical menopause when I was 33 years old, (now 62) hormones and sleep changed.  I finally was prescribed Xanax 1 to 2 mg at night for sleep.. Perfect.  No side effects, no abuse.  Dogs don't follow me at 2:00 am any more ,only when time to sleep. Thanks."


"I have been taking Benicar 20/12.5 Hydrochlorothiazide for 7 years now. It works well and keeps my blood pressure at 120/75-80. Regular Benicar without diuretic did not work so well so I switched to HCT about 6 years ago. I do experience dizziness occasionally and get light headed but I was told that's normal. "


"It's 2:30 am and I'm wide awake! At the suggestion of my doctor, she said to take Mucinex D ... BIG MISTAKE! I'm definitely breathing perfectly, but I'm jittery and unable to sleep! Mucinex D in the morning, Sinex at night!"


"I got my Mirena placed about two weeks ago now. Previously I had been on Sprintec for 2 years, and NuvaRing for about the last two months before my Mirena placement. My reason for switching from Sprintec was that I would no longer be on a schedule where I could take a pill at the same time every day. NuvaRing was awful and caused me to bleed for a month straight, so I decided to try Mirena.

The insertion was definitely painful, there's no denying that. But, the pain lasted maybe 10 seconds at the most. By the way, I have never had children.. I had pretty bad cramping for the first day after insertion. I stopped bleeding about 3-4 days after insertion (after a month of bleeding from NuvaRing!) and feel great now! Acne is getting better too"


"It works.

I took the pill somewhere 14-15 hours after the incident. Me and my bf had sex on the day i was ovulating (14th day of my cycle, 5th day of my fertility).

I had all those side effects that were incommon with being pregnant symptoms. But i got my period today on my 28th day of my cycle (wich is so precise btw, I Always get my period on time)

Now if u took the medicine on time, and you are under that weight limit (it doesnt work for people over 176 pounds), relax and let the pill do its work.

AND most important: Until you missed a period, stop reading about pregnancy symptoms because that can make u so paranoid, and u begin to belive u are experiencing all those things"


"I had basketball accidents in my teens. After 35 I have lots of problem, and lots of pain I do not believe in miracles but this injection make my life less painful and over 2 years I do not have any problem what so ever. Thank you."


"I have been taking 1/2 pill of 5mg of Lisinopril for a month, I am itching like crazy, weird, no rash that i can see.  But itch head to bottom of feet every day, night, minute.  my bowel is light yellow and have dirreah for 1 month now and have zero energy, can't breath, and can't function. back on Amplodine  Was trying to get on a kidney friendly medicine but it is not working for me."


"I used this for vaginal and urethral atrophy. It worked great and I would still be using it but my job changed insurance and it's not covered. There is a coupon to reduce co-pay to $15.00"


"I have been using Ziana for almost a year now. I had the deep cystic acne that was painful and huge. After a couple of weeks using Ziana my face cleared up and in almost a year I have not had one pimple. I experienced no side effects and have been using it once every other day for a couple months now (because it's not cheap). My doctor also prescribed me a sulfur face wash which I use every day at night. Ziana is like a miracle to me."


"I started on this medication to relieve inflammation for tennis elbow.  It has done a decent job on that, but it has done an amazing job in reducing pain from plantar fascitis!  I've only been on it for about 3 weeks.  I've noticed no side effects."


"I've used this product for almost a year now. I experienced mild dry skin the first couple of days, which eventually faded. My occasional mild acne cleared up immediately and youthful, radiant skin appeared. I started getting compliments. Five months passed and my tube was coming to an end, so I called for a refill. Apparently my dermatologist recommends a check up every six months so my refill was declined. The soonest I could be seen was 3 weeks later. As I started the new tube I noticed extremely dry, flakey, red skin and acne in spots I've never had before on my face. This freaked me out! But I continued the cream and it all cleared up after a week. I now have clear, radiant skin again. Moral of the story, don't lose hope. Give it time."


"I have been on this drug since June 1, 2008.  There were two weeks I had to stop taking it, so to date (7/17/08) I have been taking it for a month.  I have lost 17 lbs as of today.  I have tried everything, but this is the first time that I finally feel like I am in control.  It is easy to say no now to junk food.  And I get full very quickly.  I have not changed my diet yet, just portions.  My next step is to start exercising more regularly and start on a healthy meal plan."


"Prescribed This for BV. 500mg, 1pill 2x a day for 7 days. This medicine does have an awful taste to it but it works. I saw improvement the 2nd day I was on it. I try to take it with some type of juice and it's not that bad."


"I suffer from generalized anxiety disorder, so Xanax has served as my "safety net" in times of distress. When taken as prescribed, those of us who need it simply feel like life is bearable again. Those nagging irrational thought patterns and worries are silenced.

However, Xanax is not a medicine to be taken lightly (hence the bad reputation it's received). It's short half-life causes cravings to re-dose (vs Klonopin, which never gives me those feelings). Use in moderation, and make an effort to see a cognitive-behavioral therapist if you haven't done so."


"I had abdominal surgery and after post op I was back in my room on a dilaudid iv pump.  The pain management was great but had a bad side effect.  It caused mt to have hallucinations.   I don't know if it was to high of a dose are not,  but I was seeing weird people in my room, under my bed, I saw monsters, snakes and they all were trying to get me. I was screaming and asking for help. I had to have my wife stay with me cause I could not close my eyes to sleep.  I literally felt like I was in a Freddie Kruger movie.  I now list this as a drug allergy when asked if I'm allergic to any medications.  I never want to experience that again"


"Been on lyza since 8/16...have had a normal heavy period every month since. Except for 1 month it was surprisingly light. This month it's a week early and I'm annoyed. Lyza has been hell. My boobs have been sore, acne at first but that's gone. My appetite is out of control. The only reason I started was to stop my period. My cramps have been the worst ever and more clots coming out then ever before."


"I am currently in week 2 (about 1/2 way through) and have lost 6.6 pounds already. I am quite pleased with that. This has helped greatly to curb my cravings completely and decrease my appetite overall.  I haven't had any negative side effects, no nausea, etc."


"I have been on this for 6 days and I think this may be the miracle drug I was waiting for. I have had numerous eye surgeries, including corneal transplant after blindness. I have had severe dry eyes since my botched lasik procedure in 2001. I have had plugs, miboflow, lipoflow,   restasis, night ointment hot compass treatments everyday for 15 years. Everything has helped slightly at least manage my severe dry eye pain. However, just taking this drug for a few days seems to be life changing so far. I even stopped taking vicoden for last two days. I have taking at least two vicoden pills everyday for the past 15 years for eye pain. My eyes feel so good and my eye lids feel not inflamed for the first time I can remember. I pray this will last."


"I got Nexplanon inserted on April 20, 2016. I was on my period the day I went to get it.. My period stopped the next day. I have not had any spotting or bleeding since. I have had NONE of the side effects at all. I hardly bruised also. My arm was super sore for about a week. I would recommend this birth control to anyone. I have always had a very difficult time with BC. Always bled thru all of them and never stopped. It's completely different with Nexplanon. So glad I got it!"


"After a car accident a year ago and having horrible life disrupting headaches everyday I finally got prescribed Elavil at 25mg once before bed. It has improved most of my headaches and I sleep like a champ...all the time! Only downfalls are I sleep more now than ever and I have gained 15 lbs. I almost think I'd rather have headaches than gain this weight."


"Aleve worked very well for my neck and back pain but I had side effects... shortness of breath, feeling faint, and my tongue started to swell. I stopped the medicine and was okay the next day."


"I have used this product for only like 3 days now and it instantly made me breakout, my face is now 3x as bad as it was when i started it."


"This is my first time ever being on birth control and so far I'm loving this NuvaRing. I've lost 5 pounds in 3 weeks. No acne only side effect is that I can't keep anything down all I want to eat is fruits and salads, my doctor said it was normal and that maybe this will help with the anxiety I had before. But everybody is different lets keep that in mind."


"I started champix on the 19-4-16 and carried on smoking till my decided give up date of 4-5-16 ( may the 4th be with you lol) I experienced a couple of days where I felt edgy like I could hit someone or cry! I had 10 minute waves of sickness straight after taking the tablets and am now only left with the disturbed sleep on week 4. I am having trouble getting to sleep and was advised to take the second tablet earlier between 4-6 in the evening and am currently trying this. I drive for a living so do need my sleep to improve asap! Having said that this is a wonder drug I am so impressed with! I have no urge to smoke, no cravings at all. It's like I want a fag out of habit but don't need it. I wI'll complete the 12 weeks but am very happy"


"I have 2 kids and had Mirena inserted after 2nd child (frustrated with/idea of trying another pill for Birth Control due to nausea/vomiting). My doctor agreed Mirena would be a good choice because I'd tried various pills, Depot (causing me too many problems to name), Lunelle (recalled and no longer available) and The Patch. Insertion was not very painful for me (not hardly as bad as the pain from menstrual cramps that I'd endured for 10 years). I bled moderately for months and considered removing it but didn't. Bleeding has now eased/absent. Approaching 5 years (4 months shy) I've noticed my hair shedding. Almost positive it's due to some hormonal imbalance resulting from approaching expiration of this device. Overall pleased because has more benefits. Trying another one."


"I've been taking this medication for two months now. At first I was taking the full dose, but I never had a BM so I lowered to 75mg once a day. I haven't had an IBS-D attack since I've taken it. I still have my A flare ups sometimes, but it's really been a lifesaver. The downside is that my BM's have now gone to every 4th day, and when I do go it's in very small amounts, is painful, and I usually end up having to skip a few days of viberzi to get it all out.

The medicine definitely works. For me, it works too well. I'm going to do a follow up with my doctor. I don't want to give up this medicine but I don't think it's healthy to be constipated  all the time, either."


"This is my third month and it works great. Periods are more regular. I have super dry skin but since I've taken this is been better. No acne. It's perfect. No weight gain if anything, I've lost weight. Which isn't exactly good for me snce usually i weigh 110 but I won't complain. The only problem I have with this is when I take the first week I throw up sometimes. But only when i don't eat after taking it. So I'd recommend having a snack if you start to feel nauseous, it's only happened to me twice but it's just not a good feeling. Everyone is different though so don't let that scare you."


"Thay gave me Remeron in the hospital. I took it for two and half years. It worked wonders for me I have no luck at all with SSRI'S. My doctor told me usually people that have no luck with SSRI'S usually have good luck with tetracyclic antidepressants. The only drawback is I gained 85 Lbs, which needless to say did not help my self image. I'm considering Ludiomil (maprotiline)."


"The insertion only hurt when the numbing needle injected its medicine into my body. After that, the birth control worked for its full three years successfully. Removal was a breeze, actually better than the insertion.

Side effects- holy shit. Where do I start. This medicine made it so hard for me to lose weight. After I quit smoking I gained an extra 30 pounds and felt like I was hungry 24/7. Food was ALWAYS on my mind.

My period would last an entire month for the first year &  it would come every three months. Towards the last 6 months of the three years my period finally went to normal. I always felt like I was pregnant. I convinced myself like twice that I was because of the crazy side effects, tender breasts, late periods, cramps etc."


"Well, I started this medication at 50 mg, 4 times daily as needed. The only time I noticed that it helped or worked, was the first time I took it. All it does is sedate me extremely."


"I began experiencing trigeminal neuralgia a few years after chemo. I had 5 courses of bleomycin, Velban and Cisplatin (1980s) When I first took Neurontin to control the pain I was taking 900 to 1200 mgs per day. As the symptoms decreased in frequency I weaned off and now take it only when needed. I can feel the changes in my skin when its going to start. I don't wait for the shooting pain, I now  take 300 mgs gabapentin at the slightest tingling of my scalp. It helps tremendously.  The only problem is saying whatever comes to mind , especially when taking prednisone at the same time."


"I've been taking Adderall for roughly two years now,I could honestly say it helped me  SO much.Having A.D.D my whole life, it completely made my life out of control.I only realized how much of my issues were connected to having A.D.D until l i took my medication,i cannot even explain.Its insane

sometimes it even got me emotional thinking about it cause i would say to everyone around me "is this how people without ADD feel ?" and think wow i missed out on SO much.Luckily i could say everything has changed. Graduated highschool,found myself a job,totally different group of friends,even the way i interact and feel about myself TOTAL CHANGE. I would have gave it a 10/10 but my loss of appetite and could not sleep.sucks but pros over cons"


"After having done fine w/alprazolam and citalopram for years, and wanting to slightly up my alprazolam for my GAD, Doc suggested I try cymbalta. I had a *horrible* experience with this drug (have never before experienced such bad side effects). I can't recall the dosage, but it was a sample, so I don't believe it was anything too high. First day I took it, I felt absolutely wiped out, like all the energy had been sucked from my body. I could barely make it to the bed to lay down. A few hours later the muscles in my jaw began spasm-ing involuntarily, I could feel them tightening and clamping my teeth together, then slightly relaxing. I didn't take the next pill, and it took a day for side effects to go away. I'll never take it again."


"I'm 19 and I got my Skyla maybe about two weeks or so ago. It was a last minute decision being I hated the effects of the Depo Shot. So I got it, once it went in, YES it is as bad as they say. Two weeks after including for  me, heavy bleeding and HUGE cramps still. Maybe it got put in wrong or maybe it's just how it works, but this pain is not worth it, It's made me lose my appetite due to cramping."


"Took Savella 50 mg bid for one year. Helped dramatically with the fibro pain (I've had fibro 6 yrs). I'm a 57 year old medical professional who of course tried to deny that I even had this malady. Sometime approximately 3 months after starting Savella I noticed increasing fatigue and forgetfulness which I attributed to age and stress. The last 4 months I could barely stay awake without a daily nap, I couldn't remember how to run my coffee pot I've had 4 years, and couldn't remember how to get from point A to B while driving. Due to age, I underwent a Neuropsych eval and brain MRI-both normal. Weaned off Savella and my energy level and alertness have dramatically improved, but unfortunately the fibro pain is back. >:("


"I took 5 mg of it at night because it made me drowsy. The first two days, I didn't have much symptoms besides the drowsiness. But on the third day, I had  a mental meltdown. I had a lot of bad, racing thoughts. I got suicidal and I almost admitted myself to the hospital. Luckily I stuck it out and  I was ok the next day. I stopped taking the medication after that experience."


"I started this journey April 11th 2016 today is April 24th I'm down 13lbs. The first day was the hardest vomit and nause very sleepy. The next day symptoms gone I'm on 2.4 dose and it's going well the only thing I experience is constipation but then again I'm not eating like I use to, I have to force myself to eat the only thing I can handle is yogurt. I drink a lot of water that helps with the dry mouth. But overall I love the results can't wait till my next appointment to check blood pressure and cholesterol levels"


"I took this drug at night and immediately went to sleep. When it became time to wake up the next morning I felt like I was in another world. It literally felt like the world was upside down. I couldn't stand in the shower and ended up collapsing in bed with only a half wet bath robe. I couldn't move and could barely pull cover over top of my immobile body. I had severe pains in my body and especially my legs. I didn't even begin to feel coherent until 3pm. I never took another dose. However, the following night I had insomnia and didn't sleep a wink for two days. This is a strong medicine. "


"Don't let your ignorant physian deprive you of this miracle drug for your depression. They are trained to shun anything narcotic, even if it may be beneficial to the patient. If you have chronic depression, you should definitely try two 50 mg Tramadol (my 90 generic pills cost me 3.99 for 90 pills at a discount pharmacy: no insurance needed) on an empty stomach at 7 am and two more in the late afternoon. Between these doses walk a lot and drink plenty of water. The results may be astonishingly good. It may not work for all, but I bet it will work for most people who experience moderate levels of depression. Read about the side effects and then decide: it is worth a shot. In contrast to Tramadol, expensive anti-depressants may unnecessarily."


"I was a bit of a moron and let a UTI go for too long. I had pain on and off for a few months in my back. Pee was cloudy, frequent urination..all that good stuff but two days ago I woke up and felt absolutely terrible. I was so nauseous, couldn’t eat anything, awful headache, chills and the worst back pain I had ever felt. I went to Dr and she wrote this for me. I took two pills yesterday and already today I feel a 100x’s better. I don’t believe it is for everyone obviously due to the mixed reviews and my mother had taken it before and it had awful effects on her as well but I do believe it’s worth trying because for me it’s been wonderful. I couldn’t even bend over yesterday and today all I have is slight dull pain in my back.Worked perfect"


"This has helped the acne on my chin so much! I got at least one or two painful zits on my chin every week and since starting about three weeks ago I've gotten maybe 2. My back is clearing up and aside from a new one my chest is too. The side effects I've noticed are: severely dry lips (only Aquaphor helps!), a yeast infection, diarrhea pretty consistently. But for me it's definitely worth it!"


"I have been on the mirena for a little over 2 years. I experienced a lot of irregular bleeding for the first few months but by 6 months I no longer had any bleeding at all. I have been almost 2 years without needing tampons and I love it! I love the mirena because there isn't any mess; I don't have to remember to take a pill or put on a patch, and I love how effective it is. It is also much cheaper in the long run. Now for the side effect. I have become increasingly aware that I have extreme mood swings more frequently. I just thought that I was depressed by life events but lately it has been more of a roller coaster of manic mood swings. After some research I found this to be a common side effect. I am currently seeking ways to offset this"


"I was put on this infusion because Sulfazine was unsuccessful in controlling the Crohns and rheumatoid arthritis.  It was reasonably effective for 6 months but I never felt really well and was always achy, and then I had an anaphylactic reaction to it (I was particularly run down at that stage following a flare up).  Spent 10 days in hospital and was then put on a weekly dose of Humira - I have not looked back!  That was 15 months ago.  With Humira I no longer even have rheumatoid arthritis!"


"Severe social anxiety to the point of not being able to interact with people in public, couldn't go to seminar classes where speaking was required. Would sweat profusely with my heart beating out of chest. Now I take one 1 mg pill most days (not all) along with clonidine daily and I feel fine! I participate in lecture discussions, talk to people around me, etc. Side effects: a slight "nodding" effect" and bit drowsy but I sort of like its cool breeze of sedation. Great medicine!"


"I tried 2 different statins that caused me horrid pains while sleeping, and refused to use them again.  Insurance would not allow Livalo unless I suffered for at least 6 months with a cheaper statin.

Doctor gave free samples to me, and I cut them in half to use.  Felt pain the first day used, and stopped med after 3 days.

No different from cheaper statins."


"Humira is a miracle.  Prior to being on Humira I had tried two previous solutions NSAIDs and a non-starch diet with lots of exercise.  NSAIDs had absolutely no effect.  The non-starch diet with some exercise did help bring the pain to what I would call manageable but flares would still happen and with them would come several day cycle of poor sleep, less exercise, and so on.

My rheumatologist explained that some new research suggest Humira may actually help to stop the progression of the disease so I gave it a shot (pun, hah!).

It took about 3 weeks to start kicking in and by week 5 my symptoms were totally gone.  No back pain.  No shoulder pain.  No waking up in the middle of the night."


"So I reviewed the implanon previously. Constant spotting for 3 years. Had it removed went back to pill. Due to recent high blood pressure my doctor took me off the pill and recommended IUD. After researching reviews I decided against the IUD and went with nexplanon. Its been less than 24 hours. Minor pain at insertion site. Hoping for no spotting or periods. Have to wait and see. Notably, within last 12 hours I have developed a sore throat and flu-like symptoms. Hoping that clears on its own. Will review again later"


"Hi, we have a  family farm in Kentucky. Populations of wild turkeys have increased exponentially in the 35 years that I've been clearing brush and walking the woods. The head of the infectious diseases department at the Cleveland Clinic patiently explained that the 25 different ticks had a 3 stage life, one of which was microscopic larvae that burrow into skin. I'm a northerner, so I'm more susceptible I've battled these critters for decades. Now a lot more people are affected..  This is a great medication to get rid of them. Used it 4-6 times a year for 20 yrs. No discernible side effects except the worst spots you do have to scratch open and reapply 2-3 times . please don't treat your patient like a pariah !! Thanks"


"In the treatment of my severe chronic asthma, this medication is best at managing my condition. I take it subcutaneously once each month, two injections of 150 mg each."


"I got skyla four months ago and I'm just now having my first period. It is lasting longer than normal and the cramps are ten times worst. Before this month, I would just have cramps but no actual bleeding. Before this I have had no problems. Of course insertion was painful and there is a lot of cramping, but the cramps should improve after a couple of months. My boyfriend and I stopped using condoms  after I got skyla and I haven't gotten pregnant so it's very effective."


"28 year old, healthy but with performance anxiety. Took 5mg then 3 hours later went and tried it out with a new friend. Worked perfectly with zero side effects. Highly recommended."


"I was diagnosed with bipolar type II almost 2 months ago at age 40. It was long over due.  My psychiatrist started me on Depakote 250 mg twice a day and Wellbutrin SR 150 mg in the morning. Also take trazodone or Ambien to sleep.

I can tell that my moods are much more stable on Depakote, no more hypomania and staying up a week at a time. It's a relief to get back to much more normal, but I do miss the hypomania in many ways (I work full time, have a family and go to graduate school for a double masters degree-- hypomania was great with those things at once).  I am still on Depakote 250 mg twice a day. Depakote will change my life as long as my body tolerates it. I'm trying to deal with the ravenous appetite. Up 10 lbs already."


"I was 17 when I started on this pill because I had cysts on my ovaries. This pill is a good pill and not a bad one like a lot of the women are saying. This pill has the same side effects as all the other pills do. Yes, I gained weight at first, but now I am back to my normal size because my body regulated it. The leaflets say you may not feel well the first 1-3 packs. It's because your body has to regulate it! "


"Needed something for severe anxiety and this worked really well at first. I was amazed at how well it worked for the first month and then it all went downhill from there which is strange because I have read it takes a month to work in some people. Was taking 2 doses a day and it worked great but it was short lived. Tried 3 doses a day and that only made it worse. Just felt horrible on it after a couple of months. Maybe it will  work for you but it was not for me"


"Where do I start? First pack was great. No spotting until the very end of the second month, then full blown period during the middle of the third month of my first pack (three months of pills per pack, just to clarify). So, I thought I should go ahead and start my second three month pack and treat it like I'm having my period even though it technically was too early. Well, I haven't stopped bleeding for about a month now and the bleeding has gotten worse, passing huge clots and all of the lovely things that go along with that. Called my doctor and she said to stop and start taking a monophasic BC pill and that should stop the bleeding and get my uterus back to normal. Hoping this will work and won't have an eternal period!"


"I wish I could write a letter to the creator of this magical pill. I have SUFFERED for almost 20 years with debilitating insomnia and anxiety related to constant sleep deprivation. I feared bedtime and would get so frustrated I would lay awake weeping over it. I averaged 2-4 hours of broken sleep a night. I was given every medicine under the sun. I saw neurologists, had sleep studies. Doctor after doctor and the fight went on. Finally one NP prescribed me temazepam 30mg and it has literally changed my life. I've been on it for 8 years and I sleep 6-8 hours a night and feel great the next day. The first week or 2 you may have a slight hangover the next day but that subsides quickly. Hope this helps someone."


"Had a deep neck, sinus, and throat infection along with a developing genital infection. I wasn’t in a good place.

Went to Dr where I was prescribed 10 days of 500 mg levofloxacin after the practitioner noticed swelling in my testicles.

After taking the first pill I noticed very mild pain in my right foot, so I looked up soft effects of the drug and immediately stopped. Knowing I needed the antibiotics, I decided to cut the pills in half to take two 250 mg doses per day.

I’m now on day 5 taking 2 doses a day and so far my foot pain has gone away and no other side effects have surfaced. The swelling in my neck has gone down to practically nothing and my genital infection is gone. I haven’t felt this good in months, maybe years."


"I was on wellbutrin XL 300mg for 6 years. After 3 years I started having extreme woozy/lightheaded spells that were ruining my life. Everyone kept blaming it on my anxiety. After three years of hating life I went off of wellbutrin. It took over 30 days before I even started to see relief, but by the 90 day mark I was free from those spells. I have my life back. It would not have gone away. Wellbutrin helps with the kind of depression where you have NO motivation and crave sugar. It will make you dehydrated, constipated, edgy, and a light sleeper that only needs about 6 hours per night. It isn't good for anxiety and will not help it. During the adjustment period you could lose about 10 lbs and have the most vivid nightmares ever."


"Best medication ever. I quit smoking and am loving life!"


"Have sweaty underarms for 20 yrs. Then when I hit my 30s my back and chest started to sweat just as bad. If the temp got to 70 degrees my shirts were soaked.
I got Hypercare, now I put it in a pump bottle, spray it on and wrap myself in saran wrap for at least 2 hrs once a month. I noticed the longer I stay wrapped the better it works. MAGIC!"


"Great working only if you use non-stop...and start to work only after 2-4 weeks therapy"


"I must say that I saw a HUGE difference in the first 2 weeks.  I lost about 11 pounds, was never hungry, and felt like I had the energy to run a marathon daily. Insomnia for about 3-4 days, but that went away.  I'm also off caffeine and sleeping pills!  "


"After growing up with terrible periods, some that would last up to three weeks and by that I don't just mean spotting, I finally chose to get on the pill. I really do not like the massive gain of weight in my breasts. I was a DD38 to begin with and my breasts have only grown even more being on my second month. They are EXTREMELY sensitive and I have put on 5-10 lbs which is something my doctor told me wouldn't happen. It has controlled my terrible periods but other than that the negative side effects seem to outweigh the positive. The first month was full of spotting and I constantly felt as if I were going to puke. Now on the second month my period is very under control but the weight gain in my breasts and body are two things I hate."


"I've had the Nexplanon implanted now for 18 months; I love not having to remember a pill or patch, but the entire time I've had it, my periods last 2 to 3 months without stopping, then about a week or two off, and the next 2 to 3 months is my next one. If the point is to be able to have sex and not get pregnant, I'd say this one was a major fail. I'm getting ready to have it taken out. At least on the nuva ring, it did what it said without even any spotting."


"Took the pill 10 hours after unprotected sex, 1-2 days before ovulation, according to Clue, but you can never be sure! Used withdrawal method but wanted to be sure.
I didnt have any symptoms at first, but after a week and a half, I experienced mood swings and depression, a bit of acne, back pain and cramping - all of the symptoms I have in PMS, but more severe. Hormonal bomb! My period was late 8 days and I was petrified and stressed to the max, bought a test and it came out negative. Got my period that night!!!!! (9 days late, a bit heavier flow) STAY CALM GIRLS AND USE PROTECTION!!!!!!!!!"


"A miracle medicine."


"I got my nexplanon insert in December 2015- 5 months later and I wish I did not get it. I have crazy moods swings and get depressed for no reason. I have gained almost 10 pounds and workout 3-4 times a week. Although this form of contraceptive does its job of not getting you pregnant, I wish I researched more about the side effects. When I first got nexplanon I spotted for 2 months and after that I haven't had a period since the end of February. I do NOT recommend getting this insert!"


"It took 2 months for my body to adjust to the pill. I spotted frequently during those 2 months. I experienced some mood changes which is a side effect. It got bad enough that I had to switch to a different birth control. I couldn't handle the constant "sad" feeling. If it hadn't have been for that experience, I would've stayed on Jolessa."


"I've been on this birth control for six months and I love it. I had acne all over my back and very few on my face. Within the first month my face cleared up and some on my back. Im now going on my seventh month and my whole back is clear. Ladies with acne definitely need to try this and Give it time to work"


"I too was up all night the times I took Mucinex DM.  Best to take in the morning hour, but night is when most the coughing exists.  The sleep is needed badly to get rid of the cold."


"Was prescribed Mirtazapine for insomnia and mild depressive symptoms, started on 15mg which initially helped with sleep but wore off in about three weeks. Felt no change in the depression after four weeks either. Was moved up to taking 30mg a night which would make me sleep for 12-13 hours and make me feel hungover when I awoke. Also put on 10lbs in the first four weeks, which I am not happy with, it does help with the sleep issues though."


"I have used Xiidra now for 4 months. My experience is "wow!". I finally don't need to use any other eye drops. I even survived the smoke and very dry air in Southern California (2% humidity) with just Xiidra alone. I highly recommend it!!

You may end up getting more tears than you wanted and yes, it does sting when you drop it in for a few minutes! All that is worth it!"


"Just inserted skyla today. I started researching and read horror stories about it. I'm 22, haven't had kids.  I took the day off, popped 800mg of ibuprofen before, and  brought a heating pad with me for after. The sounding was a cramp then the insertion like a two-step cramp (like *cramp*...pause...*cramp CRAMP*...done). I breathed through it and in another 10 seconds he goes "okay! all done!". I literally shot up and said "THAT'S IT!?".

The pain literally lasts for 3 minutes and I can tell you that stubbing my toe hurts more than the Skyla did. I'm having regular period cramps after%u2014heating pad and some IB and I feel fine."


"I'm going into my second month using Trileptal and started at 600 mg a day.  My Dr just upped it to 900mg because it wasn't stabilizing my moods as much as I would like.  I also take Klonopin for anxiety and the Trileptal for my bipolar.  So far, no side effects like the Topamax with tingling but I'm hoping it starts working better.  My Dr wants to throw in an antidepressant along with something for ADHD but wants to wait till this kicks in.  "


"it saved my life, my quality of life before colchicine was very low, now I can smile and look to the future, only side effect is mild diarrea"


"I have been taking ambien for years and it has worked by my fianc"


"Was using HumiraPen for a few years. At first I was thrilled because it cleared up the psoriasis almost overnight.  Made everything else more bearable within reason except for Lupus and Fibromyalgia. But ... in 12/08 I had a small boil that was handled as needed.  One week later I was found unconscious and in septic shock. That boil blew a 4 inch hole in my side. Hospital records talked of Necrotizing Faciitis/MRSA !  My rheumatologist told me that the Humira suppressed my system so much that I had no warning of such a severe infection.  I had no inflammation, fever or symptoms of any kind. BE CAREFUL...watch for the smallest skin lesion."


"After divorcing my wife of 8 years, and all the stuff included with this such as moving, a kid etc, my life completely fell apart.  I felt like I had to start over, and the extreme lonelyness caused extreme anxiety and depression. The anxiety was 24/7 for 1.5 weeks, non stop, intense, could hardly sleep and constantly wanted to die. Had it not been for my daughter I probably would've offed myself.

After 1.5 months I felt depressed but better and decided to go back to work. Bad idea, anxiety came back with vengence and after 3 weeks I was asked by my doctor to start Escitalopram (she called it Cipralex, but the Escitalopram is a much cheaper generic one, so I got that one)

Had no effect at up 15mg for 1 month. Then 1 week at 20mg YAY !"


"I had always heard the negative jargon of Xanax, and was afraid to take it because I was afraid I would be addicted and unable to control it.

Eventually things were to tough and I was in one of the darkest points of my life. So I broke down and talk with my doctor about giving it a try. It totally changed my life. It helped me to focus more at work. It helped manage my anxiety so my mind could rest and I could sleep.

I could see how this medication could be misused it's important to take as prescribed."


"I like the 1-month convenience, well tolerated...my medicine of choice!"


"I started on Sronyx when I was 15 bc I had bad clotting while on my period and it was very heavy. By far my favorite birth control out there made me loose almost 20 lbs within 2 months made me feel awesome. No bad side effects and did the job had hardly any cramps and no heavy bleeding. Then when I was 17 got switched to Orthi Tri-Cyclen absolutely the worst. Gained 5 lbs within my 1st cycle. My boobs felt tender and gave me the worst mood swings. And always had a craving . It was like I could never get full my appetite was trough the roof. Then on my first cycled period it gave me clotting and cramps that made me not even wanna move. So bad my back and lower stomac ached. So that resulted in me  immediately switching back to Sronyx"


"I was given Cymbalta in October to help with chronic back pain from a spinal fusion surgery due to no one catching a 33 degree scoliosis curve which was also affecting my breathing. My mother passed in September, so my PAIN SPECIALIST decided I needed something for anxiety/depression AND pain..ya think? So he told me to take it for a few weeks and tell him if I like it, and if I think it helps.

Well, no mood lifting, no pain relief. Luckily I had no side effects to speak of, so I am sorry for those of us that doctors just hand meds to without explaining anything. Yes, he just prescribed them, and said "They should help." NO warnings, then we get the effects and they look at us like we are crazy.

He tried to give me Cymbalta a second time!"


"I was prescribed Ultram for stomach issues (possible irritable bowel syndrome).  It did wonders for the pain and completely replaced my need for Vicodin. I also randomly found that it also cures my restless leg syndrome. I only take 4 x 50 mg pills every other to every 3rd night in order to avoid immunity and addiction. This drug has worked much better than any other drug I've tried."


"I was using this medication because of extreme bleeding reasons and my doctor felt it may help. While it did help the bleeding, it had horrible side effects. I was constantly hot and could never get comfortable, hungry all the time, very low sex drive, suicidal thoughts, horrible night mares, depression and emotionally unstable.... To name a few! I took the medication for 4 months and finally convinced my doctor that I needed something else. Within one week off of that medication I felt 50% better, and by two weeks I was 100% better. I have no idea who has had success with this medication because two other women that I spoke with felt the same as me. If you are taking this to "fix" another problem please consider the side effects!"


"I got the Paragard IUD six weeks after giving birth to my first child. I chose this birth control because it is non-hormonal, and regular hormonal birth control makes me nauseous, depressed, have mood swings, and gain weight.
Overall I'm very pleased with the IUD. Insertion was not painful, and I didn't even have cramping afterwards. I can't even tell that it is there and I have no side effects at all."


"I started Yasmin three months ago after having the implanon( contraceptive implant) for about 5 years. I switched over because I had started to experience irregular bleeding and just to mention because a lot of women worry about weight, on that contraception I was both oversight and underweight at different times just due to my eating and lifestyle ( don't think contraception made a difference) so far my experience of Yasmin has been good, I never had 'acne' but I swear overnight and since starting it I have not had one more pimple and skin has just felt a lot nicer( not too dry not too oily) I had the initial nausea for about 2 or 3 days and the occasional breast tenderness but hey that's to be expected when you are changing your hormones?"


"I went on a holiday to Thailand and developed a bloated stomach with wind and later diarrhea. The Dr prescribed Flagyl to kill and bugs in the intestine. We know that in these countries it is rather easy to get a bug from foods. After many trips I finally got a Bangkok Belly. After taking 400 mg 3 times a day I felt some relief the next day. Felt good. Then the next day I woke up feeling terrible. I had sneezing, runny nose, a feeling of tightness in the nose (harder to breathe), asthma, dry lips, rashes on the hands, body aches, lack of appetite, feeling lethargic and tired along with wind in the stomach along with slight nausea. Diarrhea almost gone. Most side effects are happening to me on the fourth day."


"I was very skeptical about this medicine at first. But when I started on it I realized of all the medicines I've tried none worked Like this. My life was destroyed when I a traumatic injury ruined my life. Suicide, depression, whole 9 yards. I tried everything first to no avail. I decided to go the medication route. "


"I took Lutera for a year, it was my second try on the pill since my first attempt with Loestrin Fe was horrid. I got acne spots every once in a while, but nothing big. My breasts were insanely tender almost constantly. My sex drive was destroyed by the end of my one year of trying this pill, and I would get SO moody. My poor boyfriend had to go through a lot with me taking this pill and I gained 50lbs. I never did notice a difference in my Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome-related symptoms, which was a bummer. It could work for someone else, I'm sure though, since birth control affect everyone differently. I'm on Nexplanon now, which has given me absolute clear skin, my sex drive is back and my moodiness is normal again. No more crying at the drop of a hat."


"the Fanapt has eased my mood swings considerably but alone it wasn't enough since I am such a rapid cycler topomax was added as well and I feel that without these medications I would more than likely have been turned into an incoherent babbling idiot by the pharmaceutical list I was on before"


"I have cervical osteoarthritis extending from C5-T1.  My pain had increased to the point where I had to have two radiofrequency (RF) neurotomy procedures performed to varying degrees of success.  Pain returned, so tried Percocet 5/325 2x day for a month but only provided a temporary relief until the dose would wear off.  I became concerned about opiate dependency so I made the decision to stop.  Started Diclofenac 75mg ('551' on one side and a fancy 'R' on the other) 1xday and had a SIGNIFICANT reduction in pain after just two days.  Bloodwork shows that it does mildly elevate my liver enzymes (ALT of 60) and has slightly lowered RBC, WBC & platelets which is a common side effect.  Benefits outweigh the risk at this point, so will continue."


"Seems to help the nausea quite well, although does make me quite tired. Could be unrelated but have developed a nose twitch since taking it."


"I was withdrawn since my last psychotic break and this medication seems to be what fixed that.  There was no weight gain.  There was some trouble sleeping for the first two weeks.  Over all I'd say this is the best antipsychotic I have tried."


"I had massive anxiety about public speaking for a long time, I was worried about the fact that I would come across nervous as I usually experienced the usual symptoms from the adrenaline like my heart beating fast and my voice sounding shaky. I found in the recent presentations I have done that by taking propranolol (40mg) an hour or so before the presentation I had absolutely no symptoms of anxiety and so could perform well. I would highly recommend this to anyone who gets nervous about public speaking."


"Couldn't live without it. Keeps me somewhat mobile, otherwise I'd be unable to get around, and unable to sleep at night."


"I started on Lyrica 6 weeks ago started on 25mg for one week, then to 50mg for one week, and then 75 mg twice a day but, but that high didn't suit me so I took a 75mg in the morning and 50mg in the evening. Currently I'm feeling spaced all the time, gaining weight each day, and kind of depressed, but my psychiatrist said that could be anxiety coming through. I have been taking Xanax also for about 6 years, before that I was tried on Lexapro and went crazy on it.  Also the Xanax was a disaster long term, as they become very addictive. Well the moral of the story is I'm praying for the Lyrica to work."


"I started phentermine saturday 09/05/09 (labor day weekend). Day 1 I took the pill leaving me with a morning and afternoon full of energy and a loss of appetite. Day 2 I had lots of energy and didn't eat my usual meals. Labor day (monday) I had a small appetite. I only has a piece of steak that was the size of my palm 2 bites of macaroni and cheese and 2 bites of collards. Day 4 I took the pill after 10am so I was sort of hungry throughout the day. I haven't weighed myself but I feel like it is working. I will keep you posted."


"I have moderate Rosacea but enough where my entire face is pink/red. I started using this two months ago day and night and the redness has gone down minimally, but I've started to break out in deep red pimples on my cheeks. I stopped yesterday and the pimples seem to be clearing up a bit. Definitely wasn't worth it because I now have acne marks all over my face."


"I have had severe ear aches now for almost a year.  I went to my doctor and she said I had a lot of fluid in my ear canal.  So she suggested I take Mucinex-D.  After taking 1 dose I could tell a huge difference.  When I begin to have the symptoms again I automatically go buy my favorite medication Mucinex-D."


"I just started taking Viibryd five days ago.  I switched from Zoloft to Viibryd.  I was having bad headaches and an overall feeling of yuck in the mornings.  I started feeling better at the end of the day when I was going to take my next dose of Zoloft.  I also could not sleep.  I would wake up at night and then couldn't go back to sleep.  Since taking the Viibryd, I have been able to go back to sleep when I woke up in the middle of the night.  I am a bit sleepy in the morning, but I am feeling a bit better.  I am hopeful about Viibryd.  I hope that my condition continues to improve and my sleeping patterns continue to get better as I increase the dosage and as time goes on. Zoloft did help, but the side effects were too much for me."


"don't risk it, it's not worth losing yourself in the process of clearing your acne."


"Highly effective! As any sufferer knows, night time is the most crucial time. I no longer fear waking up in a panic gasping for air as the nasal passages swell shut. (In a deep sleep, I have learned that brain creates nightmares to wake you up!) In addition to night time relief, I am more focused at the office as a software engineer that may sit behind a computer for up to 12 hours a day.I look foward now to both sleep and work."


"Well, the last two times I took the Golightly.   And that was a bear.  I think 8oz every 20min for 6 hours?  This is a piece of cake.  Doesn't taste good, but why should it?  I glass mixed with gator ade, then another 32 oz of gatorade/water.   Easy cheesy.  Took the first dose at 6pm.  Ran for the toilet at 645 (made it!) and now it's almost 815 and still here.  Took a couple (short) breaks to stretch my legs and hoping it's over soon.  The results are cloudy, but clearing up.  No doubt that I'll be clean as a whistle after the 2nd dose.  But not looking forward to getting up at 530 to take it!  All in all,  there is no way to make this a very pleasant experience,  but this is so much better than the alternative that I've tried.  FTW!"


"It worked for me! I am 210 pounds and it worked. 2 weeks ago, The condom fell off without him or me knowing. he came in me and We didn't realize it was off until he pulled out. We were terribly scared. Immediately after we realized this, we went to pick up Aftera from CVS. It was $40.  I took this pill about an hour and a half after the incident. I was saving up money for an abortion if I needed it just in case. But luckily my period is here, and only 1 day early! I'm so happy and excited about effectiveness. Thank you aftera."


"This medication works very well and I've had no side effects that I wasn't already having by taking Norco.  It's very effective and keeps my pain from getting too high so I don't require a lot of other pills to bring my pain level down.  The only thing I don't like is that my insurance declined my coverage stating they didn't feel it was needed.  How my INSURANCE can determine that is crazy.  My doctor prescribed it for a reason.  Love this medication.  I'm able to function and work and am never sleepy at work."


"Took this with phosphosoda for my colonoscopy prep. 6:45pm I took 45ml phosphosoda. Then at 8:45pm took 4pcs of 5mg bisacodyl dolculax as instructed. Around 9pm I started visiting the toilet and stayed there for like ages. Probably the result of phosphosoda since its also a laxative. I knew dolculax will hit me harder later on. I only went out when someone wants to use the toilet. I wore adult diapers before exiting just to be sure enough, because I can't hold the poop inside. Just slips out of my butt without control. Then the worst happened. Around midnight I felt severe stomachaches. The discharge are almost all water and are discharged as if from a pressurized water hose. My butt burns also. Can't touch it. Luckily all is well at 6am."


"In the past I used the prescription strength orlistat 120mg and I lost 45-50 pounds, short term, I also used portion control, exercised daily and felt the side affects if I ate something I shouldn't have. Years later Alli was on the shelf after I went to the Dr in need of help to lose the pesky 10-20 pounds and my Dr told me to use alli but double the dose and it is equivalent to prescription strength. So far I am down 6 pounds in 1 1/2 weeks. Alli is only a temporary kickstart to any weight loss plan and is not intended for long term use. It has worked for me. The right way is to get up and move and know your portions and drink plenty of water!!"


"I have been very pleased with Nuvigil. I have not had side effects. In my experience the only problem I have had is that it wears off too soon.  My doctor increased the dose and it lasted a bit longer but it is still wearing off sooner than I would like."


"Been on this birth control for 3 weeks and I've had acne on my chin like I haven't had in years and I am constantly starving to the point of sickness as well as extremely fatigued. This is terrible. Going to give it another month to see if it levels out but I highly doubt it will."


"This medicine is amazing! It works wonders."


"I had an allergic reaction to Cozaar ...it swelled my face..I had difficulty breathing..higher bp. So the doctor prescribed medrol I took the morning dose & lunch dose...I felt & looked terrible (most of the side effects were reason I took it). I had a rheumatologist appointment that same day & she recommended I take Benadryl..so I did that along with drinking lots of green tea and some exercise and I'm as good as new!"


"I have severe back problems and ended up in the emergency room I was not  able to walk or hold up my torso! I was given intravenous Dilaudid and was given immediate relief! Unfortunately after 4 doses of 2mg oral tablets I had to discontinue use I developed hives over 90 percent of my body."


"Great Relief of 16 hour erection."


"I think I found my miracle pill for my chronic constipation I have had for years. Took 2 pills last night at 8pm & woke up at 430am going. I will take it in the mornings from now on,  1 pill. This is great."


"Seems to be helping. Still cough a lot."


"I have used Excedrin for approximately 15 years and it does the trick in probably about 95% of my headaches. There are a few that it does not stop but the trick really is taking it at the first sign of a headache and not waiting. Usual relief comes in approximately 15 to 20 minutes."


"This drug has been 100% effective, I first start taking 500mg and had just had mild out breaks, decided to up the dose to 1mg a day and had no outbreaks since then. Highly recommend taking it for those who experience more than 12 outbreaks a year."


"Omg!!! This is the 3rd yeast infection I’ve ever had in my life but is by far the worst I’ve experienced because of the monistat. I did the the single dose application. Although I was feeling every uncomfortable prior to the medication the pain I was in after the medication is beyond comprehension. I know that this medication doesn’t work instantly but my gosh it hurts you before it makes anything better. At about 11:30am I began feeling an intense burning and itching sensation. I went to the bathroom and urinated that was by far the worse feeling the burning continued all day and night and I was finally able to go to sleep. When I woke up this morning the burning had gone away. Going to the dr."


"I got the Nexplanon March 17th , an I have not stopped bleeding since, it's now April 27th. My cramps have been the worst they've ever been since my bleeding began. I've had massive migraines, I've had either a yeast infection or a bacterial infection back to back no matter how many times I've gotten them treated they come right back. No I have not gotten pregnant, that is the ONLY positive thing about this birth control , other than that I have had a very negative experience an I know I'm only a little over a month in, but from every other females review I have all the same symptoms an I'm debating on if it's even worth waiting to see if it adjusts or not."


"So far no complaints. I just started month 4 of being on this pill. The first month was strange. A lot of breakthrough bleeding but it wasn't terrible. Month two was a lot better. Sex drive is about the same if not BETTER! My periods are so light and almost none existent. I haven't noticed any type of weight gain with this pill. My mood hasn't changed much occasionally I'll be emotional but it happens. Everyone is different and this may not be for everyone. For me this pill works and i love it!"


"Helps sporadically on nausea due to migraines if taken soon enough.  Does not work if vomiting has already started."


Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation

"I just had open heart surgery in late July 2015. Nobody told me that a 'side effect' of the surgery was atrial fibrillation.  It took over a MONTH for the Docs to tell me this, then put me on amiodarone (antiarrhythmic med) and Xarelto.  Not sure if the Xarelto is causing the issue, but I think it is!  I have been on the drug for less than 2 weeks, and now have several issues surfacing like tidal waves:  Inability to control my hands while typing *80  wpm down to MAYBE 30 on a good day; bloodshot eyes that are only getting worse, purple veins protruding from my thigh skin that were never there before, pain in my liver... I could go on.  This is scary and I can't see my cardiologist for a week"


"Awesome for controlling anxiety in the mind and letting you think clearly but I still feel the anxiety in my nerves but better alternative than benzodiazepines. Another con is it interrupts with exercise you can't sweat or get your heart rate up so if your going to exercise time the pill intake hours before."


"I have been taking it for 3 weeks without no side effects. Here are some things I did to minimize the side effects:

Super hydrated, drank 3-4 liters of herbal tea throughout day. I normally drink a lot of water. It's an excellent way to flush your liver and kidneys. Good luck! "


"Dermatologist prescribed Elidel for facial itching, burning, redness plus swelling, dryness, cold sore, especially serious scaling around mouth & on lips. I have had all kinds of skin cancer on face, legs & chest, plus a melanoma on thigh. When I read the side effects on your site & others, I chose not to use Elidel. It was too risky for me. I am an 81-yr-young female. Due to the extreme burning of most of my face, I rubbed it with ICE CUBES which gave me awesome relief, enabled me to sleep without itching & scratching. Outbreak cleared up within 2 weeks."


"I have only been on this medication for 3 weeks. Already I am an emotional mess. I'm exhausted all the time. Not to mention me and my husband were having sex almost everyday. My first week on it I didn't even want him to touch me. He said I seem detached. We tried I cant even get turned on. No sex drive what so ever. For the sake of my relationship and my sanity I have decided to stop taking it..."


"I am an 18 year old female with ADHD and my doctor just switched me from vyvanse 30mg to taking focalin 10mg XR and I absolutely hate it. Vyvanse worked for me but would make me bite my lip often in class which was very odd, but something I could work with...Focalin makes me socially anxious (keep in mind I am the most social and extroverted girl), jittery, and worry about random things. I am going to doctor tomorrow after taking it for 2 days and going back to vyvanse."


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"I had to go to the ER at 3am with intense pain on my right side. A cat scan revealed a kidney stone. They gave me 2 injections of Dilaudid without any pain relief whatsoever. When they found out I had a kidney stone they gave me Toradol IV and within 15-20 minutes I finally got some relief. I was overjoyed!"


Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

"I have been taking Beyaz for exactly a month now and my acne has cleared up so much! I have always had really bad skin and It has made it flawless! It is amazing! I love Beyaz!"


"I experienced my first Pap smear two weeks ago and was tested positive for trichomoniasis and a yeast infection. My doctor prescribed metronidazole 500 mg 2x for 7 days. Never missed a day. Side effects were dark urine but after the third day I had no more symptoms until now. This marks the second day since my treatment and the symptoms from the trichomoniasis is back. This has broken me all the way down.. and to make matters worse I'm going to Miami with my ex boyfriend (Does not have trich) for spring break."


"I have chronic sciatica from wearing a gun belt for 15 years. This is the only medicine that helps me to live pain free. I have to work to support myself and try and save my house. If I am in pain I have to call in sick and then its downhill.  "


"I'm 17, about 125 pounds, female and a senior in high school. I've had depression for a while and started taking Effexor. I strongly encourage trying this medicine for any teens or college students who deal with depression. Helps me concentrate and feel all together in a stable and happy mood. I've had weight loss also only thing that makes me nervous is the withdrawal effects I've read about."


"52 year old, both knees are bad, I am not active anymore, but after receiving Euflexxa, things were much better. The shot itself really isn't that bad."


Acetaminophen / dichloralphenazone / isometheptene mucate

"I take this for migraines. It is amazing, it usually stops my migraine within a half hour. I usually take 3 Midrin, Excedrin migraine, and 2 aspirin. I take it during aura, usually I have visual disturbances and numbness that travels around my body (along with some other weird crazy stuff). I've also tried Propranolol as a preventative but it causes chest pain and very slow heart rate, so I'm trying Topamax. I still get 3-5 migraines a month, hormone related. I have the Mirena IUD, I would get the Paraguard which has no hormones but I'm allergic to metal, go figure!"


"I went to the hospital for a bad migraine that at the time lasted 3 days. The worst I've ever had. They gave me a cocktail of raglin and benadryl through my IV. Within a minute my chest felt like it was burning. I couldn't breath, my blood pressure skyrocketed. They administered the benadryl and still no help. My chest felt heavy and I thought I was going to die. I couldn't move, talk or anything. They put oxygen on my face and called the Dr in to see me. He then administered valium STAT, then I began to calm down. They said that the nurse administered the Raglin to fast causing the side effects. After about 4 hours in the ER they Sent me home. At least I left with the migraine gone! But never again will I allow Ragin to be administered to me!"


"I was drinking heavy to combat anxiety for years. Remeron sorted me out. Still drank now and again but in general felt good about myself. I've tried lots of anti-anxiety medicines and this one is the best. Weight gain but makes me happy so a small price to pay. One last thing when on this I would look in the mirror and feel good about myself for the first time in years. Good medicine."


"I was prescribed Nucynta 100mg while taking Cymbalta 60 mg.  ABSOLUTE MISTAKE!  I have experienced serotonin syndrome at least 3 times in the past year. I initially thought my behaviors were attributed to Cymbalta, but I finally took time to actually investigate serotonin syndrome and felt blessed that I had not hurt myself because I was taking both Cymbalta and Nucynta.  It's very important to learn the side effects and medication interactions of your medicines.  From reading a few posts about Nucynta, I would conclude that a few are already experiencing serotonin syndrome. It's not to be taken lightly, please do your research.  "


"Highly rate this medicine. It's not an anti-depressant but with depression comes a lot of sleepiness which this is great for. Also the AD's often cause sleepiness. Modafinil does what it says it does. It keeps you awake/alert and combats AD induced fatigue/tiredness. I'd question if it makes you 'smarter'. For me (83kg, male, 27 YO) at 100mg it is a mild keep me awake. At 150 it's perfect. At 200mg it's stimulating, alerting and induces mild hypomania (Which is okay but I feel slightly too 'buzzed' at 200mg). No bothersome side effects experienced other than mild hypomania which is sometimes pleasant and not too alarming. NOTE - I am prone to anxiety but this did not increase anxiety levels for me. Do not take 8 hrs b4 planning on sleeping."


"I was very nervous about getting the Paragard IUD after reading many reviews. I decided I still wanted to try it and honestly insertion was not painful at all. I read from so many different reviews of woman describing it as the worst feeling they've experienced. I was also advices to take ibuprofen before my appointment which I didn't do. I just felt pressure and not pain. I guess I was lucky! I don't really cramp and when I do it's not too painful. Prior to the Paragard my periods were very light which has changed a bit. They're not too heavy. Overall happy I went through with it!"


"I've been on every seizure medication invented. Keppera or genetic Levatiraacetam is by far the worst one I've been on. The side effects have ruined my life. I gained over 45 pounds the first year on it. I am now almost 70 pounds heavier than I was before I started taking the medication. I can't work anymore because I have severe depression, anxiety & insomnia. I tell people off for the craziest things & am super paranoid all the time. Despite the that I take antidepressants, anxiety & sleeping meds. I used to be a terrific nurse, winning awards & receiving all kinds of gratitude. Now I can no longer do anything. I am terrified to leave the house, take a shower, clean or go anywhere. I have no life, I just exist. Can't wait to get off this!"


"I have been on for almost 2 weeks I had to stop  I was lost my appetite nauseous my hair was falling out"


"I have been on Accutane for 3 months and the ONLY bad thing I would say is the dryness and migraines. That part sucks, I have been on the 1 a day treatment, and this month my doctor up-d me to twice a day.Once he did that I started getting nose bleeds and TERRIBLE migraines, which made me throw up. I told my doctor & he backed down to 1 a day. My acne started clearing up the first month, but it was still bad, then month two I FINALLY had clear skin. It was amazing, I hadn't seen a day without a zit in 10 years (I'm 21 now) and now I feel great. I highly recommend Accutane to people who suffer with depressing acne. I tried Proactive 3 times, Acne free, Clearasil clean advantage kit, homepathic remedies - DIDN'T WORK. ACCUTANE does!"


"Wonderful medicine. I was failing school before I took it. After it was prescribed to me I was focused and graduated with a 3.7 GPA."


"This medication is very difficult to get off of.  I recently began taking tamoxifen for breast cancer, only to find out that Cymbalta blocks the metabolism of it, and I should come off it. EASIER SAID THAN DONE."


"Works great . I f you have issues with heart rate just take half   a pill in the morning other half in the after noon to get used to it."


"I have been using Ritalin for 5 years, at first it helped me in social situations. Now I use it to concentrate. The 40mg capsule with release holds for 7 hours, only downside is that I loose my appetite for those 7 hours. I went from being an almost dropout in elementary to a high achiever in high school. Now I am in university and ritalin definitely helped me."


"Today I had Skyla inserted. Have been using regular birth control pills for years. Decided to try Skyla to curve my high blood pressure due to the hormones in the birth control pills. Was informed to take Misoprostol 24 hours before appointment to prepare the cervix (make the procedure easier). They said this procedure would hurt worse because I have not had any children. This procedure was surprisingly very painful for me. Would not suggest this form of birth control unless you absolutely needed this form of birth control, only because I found it very painful."


"I have suffered several forms of psoriasis for about 40 years.  I have recently started biologicals, at last resort.  I was on enbrel sure click for about 9 months.  The stuff burns like hell in the legs.  Enbrel did very little for me.  I am now starting Humira."


"I agree with it working. I had Rest Legs Syndrome and didn't sleep good for a month.  After being put on other medicines that didn't work, the doctor decided to give me Mirapex.  Oh my.  I sleep every night and wake very clear and not groggy.  I truly do not know where I would be if it weren't for this medication."


"After having my IUD removed, I decided to go with a short term birth control so I could try for a baby within the next couple years.  It got put in in October 2016. By mid December I was having unexplained bruising on my legs, symptoms of bronchitis/asthma, weakness, and coughing up blood. In February 2017 I was finally diagnosed with Bilateral Pulmonary Emboli and congestive heart failure and was hospitalized for a week. I was referred to a hematologist to figure out why I got the clots, being that blood disorders or heart disease does not run in my family.  The Dr finally concluded that it was due to the new birth control I had so it was taken out by March of 2017. I guess I was the unlucky 1 in 100,000 to have severe side effects."


"I have had good luck with this drug.  Diag with early onset parkinson's in 2010. 46yo.  With parkinson's you need a good nights sleep to help repair your brain.  For me 1/2 pill does the trick and puts me to sleep for about 5 hours - sure bets laying awake all night."


"Right after I had the Implanon removed I switched to Generess Fe, I have been taking the pill over 2 months now and haven't experienced any nausea or vomiting.  No problems with acne. Does what it should - prevents pregnancy and lightens periods."


"I am taking mirtazapine for anxiety for the past 5 months now. After 3 weeks of start of this medicine, my anxiety was gone until couple days ago. All of a sudden I started getting anxiety attacks and palpitations. It feels like the effect of medicine is gone. I am seeing my doctor in a week and lets see what he suggests. Currently taking Xanax to control my anxiety.
I have experienced that whenever I have anxiety, 5 minutes of workout (treadmill or fast walking) it does help relieve my anxiety. Try it."


"Depo-Provera is the best birth control I have ever experienced. I have had NONE of the said side effects. No weight gain, no bleeding whatsoever, and no uncomfortable side effects. It is easy to remember, only having to go in every 3 months. I highly recommend this form of birth control. Great experience."


"I started taking this drug 3 months ago and have lost 18 lbs."


"I suffered with cluster headaches for about 15 years before finally receiving an Imitrex injection in the hospital ER.  My headache was gone within 5-10 minutes, I thought it was a miracle. I do not leave home without it!"


"My daughter  age 10 has this disease. She has been on methotrexate for almost a year. She started out 0.6mg now 10 plus Solu-Medrol infusions to stop or slow the process, suppress it I know it is helping to slow it down cause it is getting a bit worse. She has blood tests done monthly and when they raise her dose her blood gets tested in 2 weeks. We noticed this disease at age 3."


"Medication helps slightly with spasms, but has a high rate of stomach upset and gas."


"I did 6 years active duty with the army as an infantry soldier. I've been in the Iraq war in 2004, and the war in Afghanistan in 2006. During combat I've been in 6 IED explosions. A gun shot through my left shin, nerve damage to my whole right hand.  Compressed 3 disc, and shattered 1 in my lower back. I have Traumatic brain injury which causes horrible migraines. I've been on everything since 2007...Oxycontin 80mg, 30mg Roxy's, 125mg fentanyl patches, morphine 60mgs, etc. Currently I'm on 10/325 Norco 6 times a day. I've grown dependent and tolerant to opiates. But Norco is by far the best medicine to make my chronic pain tolerable. And the side effects are close to none. I highly recommend this for chronic pain."


"I've been taking linoclotide for several months now due to chronic constipation because of being on morphine patches for adhesional pain . I was dubious to start with but after a few months can say they have completely helped my quality of life . Although I still get some pain , it is possible to have a bowel movement most days  This drug is definitely worth a try .it does take up to 12 weeks to work properly though ."


"I have been depressed since 1998, after I had a fall at work, and with problems with the work doctors. My doctor had me try different types of medications, like Prozac, Wellbutrin, Paxil,and Tofranil. Finally the one that helped me was Effexor. At least I thought so. Then the Doctor put me on Deplin and I felt like I hadn't felt in a very long time. That was 8 weeks ago and now I feel great. Deplin has really changed my life. Thank you for letting me share this with you."


"Hi guys I'm 20 years old and have previously written about contrave . I've been on it since May and have lost 15 pounds . Unfortunately I have to stop taking it for 9 days because of a rhinoplasty . Just so everyone knows, my doc swore that I would have w/d symptoms from stopping cold turkey , because of the burprion in it . He was completely wrong . It's been four days since I've stopped the med and I feel amazing . Contrave doesn't act solely as an antidepressant as Wellbutrin does there for it doesn't cause the withdrawal symptoms of Wellbutrin aka burprion . The problem is that many doctors don't even know what contrave is. This drug is amazing and I can honestly say it stops opiate, alcohol, and food cravings even after stopping it"


"Been on trintelex for about 3 months now. Have never taken anything for anxiety or depression. I starts at 10 mg and saw no change and now I'm on 20 mg and feel amazing! I'm not as Fearful anymore and when I rarely do have a panic attack , it is easier to cope with and I can pull myself out of it easier. Been trying new things and lovig life! Side effects have been minimal, mild nausea the first few weeks. Very tired I've noticed but it's all worth it. I forgot to take It over a weekend once and had terrible anxiety and depression worse then before but went away after taking the medication for 2 days in a row. I could not be happy without this medication."


"Good medicine but takes 4-6 weeks to resolve."


"I agree - a small dose keeps me virtually symptom free for 5 years.  Only side effect is mild sleepiness, but I take it at bedtime, so it's not a problem."


"I have been on Xarelto for three  years now with not one single problem"


"I’m an average 55 yr. old guy who started Saxena one month ago.  So far I’ve lost 14 pounds (295 – 281).  My appetite has decreased and my energy has increased.  I’m also trying to be more active and drink less alcohol so I’m sure that helps too.  To be honest I thought I’d lose my weight by now but I’m happy with the 2 -3 pounds a week.  I see this drug and my new approach to eating and fitness as a life changing event so I’m happy being patent for some obvious body changes.  No one but my spouse has noticed any difference.

The drug is easy to take and after the initial fear of giving myself a shot it has been quite easy.   The best part of this drug is that all the crazy cravings have stopped.  Before Saxenda I could eat a ½ gallon of ice cream or ½ a pie in one sitting but I haven’t had the slightest desire to even take a bite since I’m on the drug.  It’s been remarkable.

 I’m thankful that my insurance covers almost all of the drug as it’s ridiculously expensive paying for it on your own.

I’ll post again in a month or two.  Look for Average guy D."


"This would be my second month on Junel. I've been on Birth Control for about 10 years now. I changed due to spotting and increased mood swings with my previous birth control. Since the switch I have had shorter periods about 2-3 days, but I have gained major weight and increased appetite. I switched up my regular exercise routine and still have not managed to drop the extra 7 lbs ;("


"Chantix definitely helped me to quit smoking and I had minimal side effects! The only side effect I experienced was if I took it on an empty stomach I would get nauseous."


"I have been taking Simponi Injections for over a year now. It works better than Humira. I also take Methotrexate which has my hair coming out. I was taking 4pills every week, now I'm taking 3 pills every week. I'm 39 years old and my hair is coming out even when I just have it braided. I love the Simponi. I know when it's time to take it again though."


"My doctor put me on this drug to stop my 2 month long menstrual bleeding. I'm on 5mg 2x's a day. I'm not bleeding anymore but my face and body are covered in painful acne;  is even going down my arms and belly.  It's made me lethargic and emotional and I've gained 5lbs.  I'll be having a hysterectomy soon and then I'll be free of this drug."


"As far back as I can remember, kindergarten I think. I've suffered from major anxiety issues. I can remember throwing up in the trash can by the entrance to Jr. High School, and through High School even. I could then, and can now make my hands sweat just by thinking about it. When I finally got on Xanax, I was far more outgoing, funny, and learned there was a whole side to me I didn't really know existed due to Anxiety. My point is.......don't wait! Talk to some one who can help you with Anxiety if you have it. And BE HONEST! Tell them how hard it is for you!!"


"I am a lifetime allergy injection patient.  I have been getting allergy injections for the past 35 years.  I have had symptons of post nasal drip and clearing of the throat for as long as i can remember that the shots just wont clear up.  I started singluar 10 days ago and my years of post nasal drip is gone.  Yes!!!! gone for the first time for as long as I can remember."


"Mobic changed my life. I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 2 years ago. My good doctor was willing to let me try different medicines I had heard about but nothing was helping. I was ready to file for disability it was so bad. I read about Mobic here at Drugs.com the day of my appointment. We talked about it and I have gotten my life back. I can walk after sitting. I'm even hiking again. I can actually play with my children and let them on my lap instead of having to make them sit beside me. I highly recommend you talk with your doctor about trying Mobic."


"I first tried Paxil in 2003, after trying everything and I do mean every antidepressant on the market. I couldn't believe in less than a week I was already feeling relief. My mistake: I kept going on and off of it. It eventually stopped helping. So for 3 years I went on Celexa, which helped less than Paxil but more than others. Recently I began getting severe generalized anxiety dsorder along with my Depression. I finally decided to give the Paxil a try again since so much time had lapsed since I'd been on it. Well...it worked again. Feeling better than I have in a long time. Message: Everybody is different so Paxil won't work for all. But if it does you..STAY ON IT. Don't try the on and off thing. Good Luck!"


"This is my third week on contrave and I'm up to three pills. I have experienced no side effects and should get my scaledown scale in the next couple of days, I'm super excited and can't wait to add another element to my weight loss journey. ( scaledown scale is free and the program is free for three months through the contrave website. The scale is connected through cellular technology and coaches you on activity and diet based on your weight each day!) I think this is the added incentive I need... I've only lost 3lbs in three weeks but I haven't worked out and I travel fairly often and often grab fast food.... hope the daily weigh in and tips will help me make wiser food choices."


"I have always been uncomfortable in situations where the focus could suddenly turn to me. I knew 6 months prior to my wedding that I wanted to see a doctor about this. He first put me on Celexa 10mg then 20mg. I lost all sexual desires with that. My doctor then switched me to Lexapro 10mg which was a little better for me than Celexa but still didn't fix my anxiety problems completely. Still being on Lexapro my doctor prescribed me 0.25mg alprazolam 1-3 / day as needed and let me tell it worked so well for me! I had to experiment with the doses before my wedding to know what amount was right for me. I found that when I took 2 pills (0.5mg total) my anxiety levels went down almost completely. My wedding day couldn't have been better!"


"It was terrible. I can relate to so many of these women. I tried lo lo for 3 months because I had a hard time with beyaz and I started bleeding and did not stop for 3 months. It literally felt like I was getting my period for 3 months straight. I became anemic and exhausted all the time. I don't know why it had that affect on me. Still trying to find a good birth control. =("


"Depo provera did a good job at protecting me against pregnancy. But I gained a lot of weight!! I didn’t gain much for the first 3 months I had it. Although, after about 6 months (2 shots) I noticed a significant amount of weight gain, and after almost a year I gained about 20-25 pounds.  I was exercising, and changed my diet and nothing happened. The irregular bleeding & other side effects were minor side effects to me. The weight gain was my major concern. After reading all of the other reviews for depo, I saw a lot of other women had issues with weight gain too, so I switched to nexplanon  (implant), and for me it has had the same side effects as the shot BUT without weight gain. I’ve been able to lose about 10 pounds since I switched!!"


"The timing for eating is a pain. I have become hyperthyroid as a result of this medicine, and my hands started shaking, and I lost 40 pounds. I had been hypothyroid before! I like the weight loss, but the hyperthyroidism has caused digestive problems, and my eyes bulge a bit.

Have suffered drug interactions with Cipro (heart) and maybe Lexapro (acute Achilles tendonitis). Unfortunately,my Dr was not familiar with what Tasigna could do----"


"I was put on the z pac it is the one you take for 5 days ,for sinuses. I would not recommend it if you are like me and have reflux or stomach issues. I had taken it before, however this time there was more symptoms and side effects than ever before, I think they changed some things in this pill. I took the first day  1 one tablet about 12 hours apart not the two together. I have a very acidity feeling and bad diverticulosis in my stomach.  After the 3 pills got hives on my leg after I took the second one started to feel nausea so bad and chills, as well as terrible diarrhea and it cleared up the sinus infection some but it is tearing my stomach to pieces even after eating before I take it. Reported the hives to the doctor he said keep taking I did and I am itching again"


"I have just finished reading all these reviews and after just taking only one of the pills I'm quite frightened at the thought of being in the bathroom all night as I am a moronic 19 year old and decided to take it at 8:30 something (the box really should be more specific) I'm tired and have not even reached the 6 hour mark. I'm on a lot of pills that most likely don't like being messed with especially one that I just found out is highly incompatible with this laxative and has a slight chance of killing me. I'm already an overly panicked woman.  Please tell me you all are still alive after these nightmares."


"This is a great drug for me. Takes away my panic attacks within 10 minutes. Have been on this drug for 12yrs. It is a great drug never had side effects. Yet it works great as long as you do not abuse it. I take o.5mg 3 times a day and that is it. It works so well."


"I have been taking Zovia now for a little over a month. My doctor prescribed this because I was having extremely heavy periods with severe cramps so he said this would help to regulate but since I've been taking it I haven't stopped bleeding at all. 33 days of bleeding is the worst and it hurts to wear a tampon so I have to wear pads only. My husband who is trying to be supportive is starting to get frustrated because we can't even have sex because of all this bleeding. I think I may stop using it."


"I have had chronic back pain for around 5 years and didn't start receiving treatment until 2 years ago when the pain was already out of control. I got a new Auto CPAP last week as well as started taking Lyrics 75mg twice a day and I already notice a difference. So far my appetite has decreased.  The first 3 days I was only taking one a day and incredibly tired having to take naps on my lunch hour. The extra sleepiness has subsided substantially even while increasing the dose. It has not been a week yet but I can feel a difference.  The numbness,  tingling and muscle spasms that keep me awake or start by the time I get out of bed have decreased as well as the pain.  I'm looking forward and hoping it works out."


"I was on Tri-Sprintec for 6 months straight and it was great. I had no side effects, no yeast infections, no headaches, and my weight remained the same. After that I went to the doctors for my annual pap and they gave me 3 months of FREE Ortho Tri Cyclen pills. I took them because it was FREE, but those gave me constant yeast infections, headaches, tiredness and my mood swings were insane. My sex drive went down, and I wasn't pleased, nor was my boyfriend. So I couldn't take it anymore. I had the doctor write me a prescription for TRI-SPRINTEC, which always worked well for me. "


"Seeing that most anti depressants take time to actually build up in your system before sustained relief occurs, I have begun taking it and thankfully have felt a decrease with many adverse symptoms of my depression. Sex drive and focus has slowly begun to amp up and I feel more at ease consistantly. I personally have had a good experience on this med. Good luck on your quests for sustained relief."


"The only side effect is extreme fatigue for about a week.  It goes away and then I am quite good the next three weeks.  So far so good."


"I have tried all other SSRIs available in the US, all have had undesirable side effects. I started taking Viibryd about four years ago, been very pleased. No sexual side effects, even as I increased dosage last year. The only part I find super tricky is it's half life. If I forget to take my dose the next morning I start getting an itchy face. Seriously itchy like allergies! As I have ADHD too this is very helpful but annoying. If I am without my pills and have to wait until later in the day to take them some of the worst anger feelings I've ever had come out. It's like the hulk! Itchy hulk! So as long as I always keep a back up supply in my purse I am good."


"Five months after my Daughters fatal car accident, my Dr. suggested Celexa for my depression. I took it for 6 months. It made me worse, my Dr. thought that Wellbutrin might be better. It has really helped, just after 3 weeks I've noticed a big difference in my life. I take 200mg per day and now I can finally get on with my life knowing that some day we will be together."


"Since starting this medicine a year ago blood pressure has been a steady 120/70 almost every time. However I have noticed that if I have a cold I will get a little light headed for about 1-3 hours after taking Lisinopril. But not enough of a problem to slow me down much."


"I'm on day three of prevpac and was prescribed four pills equally for h pylori and costing $841.00.I haven't had any major side effects besides swollen eye lids that went away in the morning . I was scared to take it after reading alot of reviews, but it's worth the shot if it'll cure my stomach pains that I've had for 11 years!"


"I got Skyla 2 days ago and was really nervous before my appointment because I read all of the reviews that same morning. I took 2 ibuprofen before. The application felt like a regular Pap smear at first and it lasted about 30 seconds, I was surprised when he said he was done. It was painful but bearable, I felt 3 extremely severe cramps and it was over after that. I've had cramps for the past 2 days, and they're nothing like the minor cramps I used to experience with my regular period. Loss of appetite and moody because of the cramps but it's not that bad."


"Got Benign Essential Tremor 42 yrs ago. I was 13. Been on primidone 50 mg two in a.m close to 20 years. I just found out it is a barbituate. No wonder I'm sleepy all the time in the morning. Now when I look back I had been vomiting in the beginning. I was even hospitalized for intractable vomiting. Tomorrow I have an abdominal ultrasound because I constantly have GERD and have vomited a lot recently. Meds forever for GERD all sorts of kinds.
I have always let an internal medicine doctor prescribe the med. I am going to see a specialist asap.
I gave primidone a rating of five because my tremor has never fully stopped it just isn't as noticeable to the public. Occasionally someone will say I am nervous. Then I tell them I have benign essential tremor. Sick of it!"


Chlorpheniramine / methscopolamine / phenylephrine

"Clears my nose, but I can only take it at night because it makes me extremely drowsy. "


"I took Phentermine in November and December of 2013 and January of 2014. I went from 178 pounds to 137. 137 is my target weight, and ideal weight. I kept the weight off until this past spring/summer ( 2016 ). And then went back to my old habits and of managed to gain enough weight to put me at 176.2 as of this morning at the doctor. So, I'm 50 yrs old, 5'6" and weigh 176.2. I started the Phentermine right after the doctor's appointment. I'm a little bit jittery today loss of appetite is already taken effect, as has dry mouth. I go back to the doctor in 30 days, but I will weigh myself on Wednesdays"


"I have had eczema for about 10 years and before Ultravate nothing worked. In 2 days Ultravate dried the itchy open skin and it was well on its way to healing."


"It is wonderful, half an hour before bed, especially with one nortriptyline. A beautiful sleep. Blurred vision and dry mouth are the annoying bits."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"Definitely gets the job done. Use Vaseline or A&D on your rear! This stuff can really burn. My husband was so sore he couldn't sit, and I had NO pain at all. That was the difference.

I drank the first dose over 40 minutes, followed by the water--all in by 1.5 hours, as MD said I could take 2.5 hours if needed. I figured drinking the Suprep slowly would likely avoid some of the cramping and bloating and violent responses of which others complained.

It seemed to work. It tasted bad, but after all the reviews, I tho't it would be worse, and at 55 min results came in a controlled fashion, i.e., no great emergency. Second dose was a little harder to drink, but I did. I'm a small female, too. Next time I won't be as nervous."


"This medicine was given to me at hospital after my car accident. It worked great, except it made me nauseated and I vomited after a large dose. Works really well."


"I have been a T2 diabetic for 10 years. I started invokana 2 days ago and it has been absolutely horrible. I have never felt so bad in my life.  I am unable to perform my job having to leave work early because of the feeling of just being extremely tired.   I have been in the bed these last two days more than I would like.  I have been urinating at every 15 to 20 minutes all day and night and have noticed a smell in my urine that wasn't there before.  This medication needs to be pulled off of the market."


"Somehow I got diagnosed with trich. So far it has been the worst experience EVER!!! The pills are very very hard to take. Through out my whole day I'm very sick and Nauseous. I can barely function at work because the medicine is so terrible. Now, I'm not saying it doesn't work. Becaus it does. But the side effects Are very unbearable. But everyone is different and may react different. I can't even finish my whole bottle like they told me to. I'm on day 5. I'm tired of my loss of appetite, sickness, and loose stool. If I still have it when I go to the doctors tommarro they have to prescribe me with something different. Feels like hell."


"Pros: Have NOT gotten pregnant; clear skin; easy to take.
Cons: ALWAYS tired; decreased sex drive; EXTREMELY moody; period last 10 days."


"I love this pill. I didn't give it a 10 because nothing is perfect but I was on Loestrin Fe 24 and I would get my period for like a day and I kept track with my period planner. I would get cramps and my breast would get very tender and my mood would change as well as my appetite. This medicine is expensive without insurance. Then my doctor recommended I switch to Lo Loestrin Fe. I was a bit skeptical because I didn't want to end up having more periods. Turns out that when I switched I only had a period for 5 days straight in June 2013 and now we are in October and I haven't had any cramps or a period for that matter. I do have a lot of discharge which is a side effect, no mood swings or anything like that."


"Really pleased with this BCP. I have tried tri-lo-cyclen and tri-lo-estraylla but this works great for acne and birth control. Helped my hormone levels balance out without weight gain, bloating, or any other bad stuff."


"Migraines have been noticeably easier to get rid of since starting propranolol. Still working with my doctor to prevent them altogether."


"I have had RA for 6 yrs. Recently I changed Docs, and  he suggested Arthrotec as it was discovered I have early onset OA as well, I needed something else besides Metho and Humira. Let me say, Arthrotec is AMAZING, I hadn't felt so good in years! I am 35 yrs old and I was able to play with my kids, run around which I haven't been able to do. All was great until I ended up in the ER. I thought I was having a heart attack. Luckily it was not but it was an Ulcer. At least I had a little time with my kids."


"I've been on Cryselle for 2.5 months now. I've had acne all my life and had finally gotten it under control before starting Cryselle. It's out of control again. Additionally, I've had some serious anxiety/depression/mood swings. I cry all the time and have irrational obsessive/anxious thoughts. The benefits definitely did not outweigh the costs. My GYN is switching my prescription."


"I got the implant about a month ago so haven't had it that long, but for the month I've had it I love it!!! Don't have to remember a pill everyday, haven't experienced any weight gain, maybe a few mood swings just my body adjusting to the hormones going through my body. Wasn't on any birthcontrol before hand. I started my period about 28-30 days a normal cycle after the initial insertion of the implant. I bruised a little bit but nothing major. All in all I love it my period only lasted 3 days I had mostly cramping and no bleeding I can really deal with this bc for 3 years...."


"I am an artist and a horseback rider and for the last few months have experienced a very painful case of tendinitis in my right arm. This gel works well and very quickly in my case, and with bracing and icing I have experienced a lot of relief.

The nature of this pain reliever is anti inflammatory - not numbing - so I don't think you would find use for it if your pain is not of the inflammatory nature. I get spastic and tense neck muscles all the time and find heat and massages work better. So for the right purpose it is excellent stuff. I am sensitive, delicate skinned and had no allergies but I would be careful and spot test nonetheless."


"I am very pleased with the results of taking Lamictal for my BP2. It definitely stabilized my moods. I felt better within weeks of starting this drug. I take a high dose (400 mg) without side effects. My irritability has been reduced and I no longer have to hide myself, as my depression has been lifted. I take Paxil for my anxiety issues. I recommend therapy to go along with the medication, as awareness can be an important part of treatment."


"I have severe Crohn's Disease and after 15 months of taking Humira I developed night sweats and my abdomen was swollen so much it displaced some of my organs causing pain. I headed to emergency and after PET scan I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma cancer."


"I suffered from anxiety since the passing of my parents. I couldn't be the passenger in a vehicle, go in an elevator or revolving doors. I found it difficult to be around a lot of people, I also began to not feel happy anymore. My husband finally acknowledged the change and I did something about it. I am on Celexa 10 mg and it has made me so much more calm and relaxed. Only side effect, I yawn a lot and makes me tired."


"I've taken it for a week now and all its caused was me and my gf to have big fights in public. I already had anger issues. Its worse now. I'll stick with it for another week or two, if it doesn't get better. I'm quitting this mess."


"Had sudden onset of flu...chest pressure, headache, slight sore throat, and then severe body aches. I called Dr, and got appt same day. He prescribed Tamiflu. I took at 7pm...by next morning I had very little symptoms, expect for fatigue and a little cough. My fever at Dr's office was 101, next morning it was 99.8. A couple hours after my second Tamiflu pill, my fever was 98.6. I am so impressed with this medicine. I think key is getting this in your as soon as the symptoms appear. I guess I'll see how I feel tomorrow morning, but I think this saved me from getting a full onset of the flu. I take this pill with a full meal, and have had no problems with upset stomach or anything like that. Only side effect is insomnia!! :("


"This is the only epileptic medication that works 100% for me without side effects."


"I have been on this medication for at least a year and a half. I started out with Celexa which at the highest dose completely stopped working for me, I was in a panic, cry for help. I became so much more depressed and my behaviors were so impulsive. My Dr started me of Effexor and what a difference this medication has made in my life. My mood became stable, I am no longer angry at the world, and l don't have the desire to go back to the way I was before Effexor.
Remember everyone, we are all individualized, some things may with for others better than ourselves!"


"I was given this medicine through an IV while visiting the ER for a migraine. Reglan gave me the worst feeling that I've ever had. I had a major panic attack within minutes. I had weird thoughts and my body could not stop shaking, especially my legs. There was a pool of sweat under me. I felt trapped and thought I was going to die. I wanted to tear out the IV needle a leave. The panic only lasted 2 hours, but it felt like 2 days. I hope to never have that feeling again."


"Switched from Sub 24mg or so  to buna,
15mg . Just fine,  A little getting used to!!  it only takes 15 minutes to  (ABSORB)  Not dissolve !!!  I  spit out  the (Goo) after at least 15 minutes!!!  15mg to 9mg to 6mg !!! I'm probably going to stay here for a while ??  I don't want to screw up a good thing !!  This is the best stuff out there For us CHRONIC Addict's ! I have my life back"


"MY experience with this is I got sick as a dog the first entire week of taking it. I got dehydrated. If anyone has a weak stomach like me be prepared to get sick the first week of taking it. The first month I was on my period it felt like my uterus was about to explode so my doctor had to call in pain medication for that. Overall my first experience with this medication was awful, but as the months progressed everything is right where it needs to be."


"At first, I found myself with more energy and simply lost my appetite, which didn't bother me.
Then, the second day, I suffered nausea and vomiting. I discontinued the medicine on the second day, but the nausea and vomiting continue."