"So I had unprotected sex on July 2 three days after my period and took the pill like half an hour after, a week later I got breast tenderness and spotting and got my period on July 29 five days late, it was heavy and it wasn't until today August 9 that it stopped. Of course I freaked out cause I'd never experienced anything like that but it don't worry it works"


"OMG~  I took it and then ate.  I have had 22 hours of labor and delivery, natural childbirth.. So i know I was having horrible pains that lasted 8 sec 3 secs apart in my diaphragm and stomach.  I thought I was going to die.  In the heat of it if you had asked me if I would have wanted to die or live... I would have said take me on Lord.  It nearly killed me."


"Got it prescribed to try and stop particularly heavy and long lasting periods. I also suffer from breast pain. The Mirena has stopped my period, which is a good thing, however I still get the severe breast pains and moodiness associated with pre-menstrual time, and have completely lost any sex drive. Also feeling ravenous and putting on weight (two dress sizes in a year)."


"I have been on this medication for 5 months. I have lost 20 lbs. I have experience SERIOUS heartburn to the point of it waking me up from my throat burning. I still crave sweets towards the end of my shot wearing out for the week, but I continued to lose weight despite eating sweets. My doctor reported my sugars were high both times after testing alc (somewhere in the 6.0 to 6.3 range). I have started wanting to throw up a couple of days after my shot. Weird this just started. I can no longer get free samples of this, so I will be switching to Farxiga. It is bittersweet having to go off of this medication. I have tried Victoza & Trulicity too. Trulicity equalled heartburn. Victoza no symptoms but very little weight loss."


"In 2008, a kindergarten kiddo knocked me down and I broke my femur. I ended up with a DVT and bilateral PEs. Took Warfarin but my INR was all over the place, so Doctor put me on Lovenox until all was clear. Fast forward to this past October 13, 2017. Woke up with swollen and hurting ankle. I feared a superficial clot. NEVER dreamt I had a DVT... Much less 3 huge clots from behind my knee stretching all the way to my ankle. Dr. started me on Elaquis and, of course, I was allergic to it. I was switched to Xarelto. 3 days later, I started having HORRIBLE headaches that began about one hour after taking the med and last ALL day long! I'm up and down all night, either insomnia or leg cramps. I am waiting to hear from dr on a plan. HATE this med!"


"Pain would cease within 15 minutes."


"If you are anyone that loves to hit the gym hard like I do, you gotta know what muscle pain feels like. No one can really tell or know when you have went too far because you are suppose to hurt and be in pain. If you are in pain, it means that your body muscles are stretching and you are making room for more muscles to fit. Many people don't understand that when you go home then that's when the adrenaline wears off and you start to think "I went a little too far that time".   Since most of what I do is shoulder press, I have to say that this back patch for pain has saved me from several night where I wouldn't have been able to sleep. Absorbine Jr pain patches for back work quickly, absorb fast, and give me pain relief fast no matter what."


"Horrible!  If you want constant spotting to bleeding..depression and hair loss...this will do it!  This causes hair loss."


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"I am a 9-12 teacher.  I have suffered from profuse underarm sweating for over ten years and have tried EVERYTHING! Then, last week I was at the doctors and I decided to mention my sweating problem. He prescribed Hypercare and told me that it works. He is right. First day at school without sweating. It is amazing!"


"I have suffered from moderate to severe back pain for 15 years. I have a disk herniation and pinched nerve. Lots of pain all day. Nothing relieves it. I have been on tramadol 50mg. After 4 years on the Tram became addicted. I loved it bcause i could work like hell on it. Pain gone. Took anywhere from 100-400mg a day. I had doc take me off. Took some of my wife's here and there. I call my doc and told her She HAD to give me something i was missing work a lot and i just can't go without something for the bad days. She give me ultracet. Literally does almost nothing for me but makes me Nauseated. Maybe it dont work because I been taking tram up until she gave it to me? Built a High tolerance?"


"Well, 7 weeks pregnant and diagnosed with tonsillitis and influenza. Tamiflu caused me to have continuous projectile vomiting for 3 hours after taking it. I had to discontinue treatment and ride the flu out. Body is handling the Amoxicillin fine though for the tonsillitis."


"As you get older you take more knocks and psychological blows to your belief system and at 33 ( had depression all my life didn't really care lived with it long enough and I felt it kept me grounded ) I started to lose control of my thinking and my depression became overwhelming. Hopelessness and pointlessness in living became a 24 hour battle. I was suicidal and anxiety and constant panic attacks were causing me to lose belief in any sort of future. My dad died because of depression and drug /alcohol misuse. The last thing I wanted was to take medication for it. But it was either go to the doctor or die. 8 months on 40mg a day depression is under control and without doubt I'm learning to live again thanks to these."


"I have been on this compounded cream for almost 2 months for knee pain building up to surgery this Friday. I see no where that this medication is for pain which is what the label described it is intended use. I am wondering why this was Rx'd."


"I received injections in neck, shoulders and calf.  Serious side effects of feeling like I have been poisoned for 1-2 weeks after the injections.  I still have incredible pain and muscle weakness.  My calf muscle still cramped and knotted.  Difficulty swallowing at times.  I really don't know if it worked at all for me.  It's been a year and I still am wondering what benefits I am receiving."


"Sunday I had unprotected sex, wasn't sure if the guy finished in me. Yes, this sounds irresponsible but I'm human. We all make mistakes. Anyways I took the pill after the following Monday. (24 hrs) I was scared to take the pill. Side affects were laziness & hungry every min. I had bought pregnancy tests bc I was starting to think I was preggo since I would get hungry a lot. Never in my life was I so scared. This morning I felt bloated, I went to the restroom and turns out I got my period. I couldn't be more happier. Ladies, don't doubt yourself or overthink. Mistakes happen. Lesson learned and always have a condom!!  #ThankyouAftera!!"


"Xa inhibitors such as Xarelto are increasingly becoming more commonly prescribed and very effective in treating Antiphospholipid syndrome (an autoimmune disorder that causes 'sticky blood' resulting in clots) as an alternative to Warfarin, particularly in the cases of patients such as myself who had unstable INR results. The side effects have been minimal, and possibly can't all necessarily be blamed on Xarelto as I take many other medications, some with similar side effects such as tiredness and headaches. The worst side effect for me is dizziness, but my specialist recommended I take it just before bed instead of the morning as the dizziness wears off within several hours."


"TOOK 8 weeks for 20mg to finally work. I had every side effect there was and was about to give up. Heightened Anxiety, Insomnia, nervous and anxious. Dry mouth, tremors in my hands. I was so ready to just check myself in a mental ward. But I hung in there and right at week 8. BOOM all of it gone.  Feeling great"


"I just recently used Epiduo Gel since I am having moderate breakouts which I fear to lead in a severe one and today was my second day. Frankly speaking, last night it brought an intolerable itchiness to the extent that I subconsciously scratched some parts of my face! I woke up this morning having a burning and flaky face.  Even my family did noticed it. Now, upon reading that this product can cause a rare yet serious skin irritation, I am having doubts if I would still continue to use it. My dermatologist prescribed me this medication and I would try to talk to her about this problem as soon as possible. Just a friendly reminder, it would sting a lot!!"


"My son had strep throat and scarlett fever and in 24 hours just like his doctor said he was so much better."


"I have been using Nuvaring for almost 6 years now (I had a 1 year break in between). It was recommend to me by my Doctor because my period was very painful and irregular. I couldn't get out of bed on the first days and I had it once every 3 months or more sometimes. Since I use Nuvaring I feel more in control and I haven't had any side effects. Works beautifully and sometimes I forget that I have it inside. I totally recommend it."


"Controls pain very well.  Great for baseline around the clock coverage with short acting medication for break through pain.  DO NOT ABUSE THIS MEDICATION! "


"I was prescribed Voltaren gel for my MCP joint, which experienced remodeling of bone after my 14-year career as a deep tissue massage therapist.  I am a chiropractic student, so I went the conservative route first: adjustment, ultrasound, cold laser, Alpha-stim, microcurrent probes.  Finally I had a series of x-rays on campus and unfortunately, there is a large osteophyte on the volar (palm) side of the base of the 1st metacarpal, along with serious lipping of the scaphoid bone which supports it (you know this combination as the saddle joint).  Voltaren helps the crippling pain of trying to unscrew a jar, open a doorknob, or hold a pen.  I will however have surgery to remove the osteophyte."


"Within 20 hrs (2 doses) I was feeling better. My lungs still hurt when I would cough but they didn't hurt when I would take a shallow breath. I did get a pretty bad headache that was controlled with APAP.  Loose stools developed after day 3. I increased fluids and fiber (ice cold smoothy worked great to fulfill these). Day 6 I was back to normal except the loose stool. No other complaints. I was also on pearls and codiene during this time. Side effects well worth benefit after how bad I was hurting."


"1. No serious side effects, such as headache or constipation; this is the only antidepressant on the market that I have ever been able to tolerate.
2. Serious vivid dreaming and sometimes nightmares.
3. Daytime sleepiness. Advise taking at night.
4. EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE.
5. Taking the 5 mg.
6. Stabilizes my emotions, OCD, negative thinking."


"I too gained masses of weight taking Seroquel but lost it all (35lb) in 6 months by healthy eating & being AWARE of the pitfalls. Seroquel does not make you gain weight. Seroquel makes you crazy HUNGRY craving all the bad stuff  - salt/sugar/fried food for me. The secret is to ANTICIPATE your munchies. Prepare a large but healthy snack in advance or save half your evening meal and have it at bedtime just before you take your meds. This really worked for me. Taking my meds on a full stomach took the cravings away."


"I have MDD (12yrs), chronic pain (17yrs), anxiety & social/agoraphobias. For the last 3 years, I barely left the house & rarely left my bed. Things grew extremely dark this past year...I cared for nothing except my dog without whom I wouldn't be here now. The psychiatrists & antidepressants I tried for years either failed miserably or made things worse. I managed to see a new psychiatrist who put me on a combo of Fetzima & Rexulti. This combo made a HUGE difference for me. It feels like someone turned on the lights & I can finally see some kind of future. It's still hard, but not impossible.

Don't let the bad reviews scare you off! If you've been struggling, try it. It might help you. Just be watchful of the possible side effects."


"Can't sleep like a normal person due to a circadian rhythm disorder - without this med I would get one or two hours of broken up sleep a night, total. I would probably be institutionalized or dead if it weren't for this medication. It used to make me feel groggy in the morning but I think I got used to it. I also drink strong black tea and take Adderall, which counter the side-effects almost completely. I'm not 100% functional still, because it does knock me out and leaves me slightly hungover, but it's a small price to pay to sleep mostly like a normal person where I was not sleeping at all. On a good night I get 7-8 hours and wake up once, sometimes not at all. Cutting out coffee has helped tremendously too."


"I have been using Jublia for about 6 months on big toe, cannot tell if it is working, I had the fungus on both nails and got rid of it soaking in diluted bleach (a dermatologist told me to do this), but then it came back on one toe, so, I am trying Jublia, so far, getting it for free thru Walgreens, I have Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance. I had also done the laser treatment too, and it didn't work for me."


"I have been taking Exforge for a few months and started getting headaches."


"This is my 2nd time on seroquel and now that I actually know two shits about mental disorder, I really do like seroquel. I've always had a terrible time falling and staying asleep which it helps with greatly, and my ridiculous bipolar tendencies it puts to rest. I recommend seroquel if it works for you. I've never had a single negative side effect from it but some people do. Every brain is different :)"


"I have been taking Xanax XR for about 8 years.  Prior to that, I took Xanax every 4 hours.  My tinnitus is so loud it cannot be tested, and after a lifetime of living with tinnitus, I sought help. Xanax XR is better than Xanax for me because you take it once a day and it continually releases, preventing ups and downs and the autonomic functions check which increases T after sleep.  Panic attacks are gone from residual nervousness tinnitus causes.  Definitely my quality of life is better, although Xanax XR is not a cure."


"For ladies, I believe the flagyl gel is 100% better and as effective IF used properly.  At least it doesn't affect your internal organs!

But if you are healthy and have healthy food and life habits, you should be ok with the tablets. Recommend not to take this drug too often though. It is 100% toxic. But very effective."


"It has helped me to relax and not have as much anxiety."


"It has worked well for me I was taking I can't even remember what that made me sleepy all the time and I did feel like a zombie. My doctor kept Zolof 100mg along with Depakote 500mg due to my panic attacks. After about a year we tried taking Zolof off but Depakote alone did not work for me. The combination did help my life a lot, more focused, I feel like I can organize my thoughts, get things done, follow through on plans... it changed my life for the better. The constant hunger and putting on weigh are a sadly too true for me, but given the improvement in the quality of life it gave me I find it a small price to pay. Also now that I am more focused I find it easier to actually get to the gym to work on loosing those 14 pounds."


"I've been on Aviane for about 2 weeks now. Just a little moody, but so far so good."


"I finished my period on December 24 then I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend on December 25 around 5am. He swore he didn't ejaculate inside, but I being worried about pre cum, took plan b around 1pm, 7-8 hours later. On December 30, I was bleeding heavily, as if on my period for about 5 days, but the blood was a brownish type of color. I was really paranoid, checking and reading every review there was on this pill. I did have nausea & dizziness symptoms. I got really afraid because my period was due on December 19, but it never arrived. It is now February 4, & I've never been happier in seeing blood! I was 19 days late! Relax, let the pill do its job"


"Took away 95% of my pain"


"This medicine helps my back pain a lot. Now I can actually play outside with my daughter with no back pain."


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


"We'll I have been on this medication for 7 months now. At first it worked well for my pain. Your body has to get used to it . This medication works well for my joint pain in back and knees. It will work for headache also. But these past 2 months I've had terrible side effects. I get these stomach pains from hell. I get sick and throw up.  The stomach pain is unbearable . Taking the 18mg. 3xs a day sometimes only able to take 1 a day with food for sure and the stomach pain will come. Also has caused upper respiratory infection 2xs now."


"I had my right kidney removed December 2014 they thought all cancer was gone but few months later they found cancer in my lymph nodes. I started on Votrient July 2015 at 800 mg but had Doctor reduce amount because of stomachs issues. I'm still nauseated daily and throw up almost every day. My hands are bright red my hair is white I have sores on certain parts of my body that act like blisters then go away after a few weeks. All in all the cancer is shrinking and I have another cat scan this month."


"I gained a lot of weight when I was on my other pill so my doctor but me on Aviane and I lost all the extra weight in less than a week. Best pill out there!"


"Hi All - I have been taking Oracea for about a week now and have actually found my rosacea to worsen.  I am considering stopping the treatment but wondering if anyone who likes the drug has had the experience of it getting worse before it gets better.  Feeling very self-conscious and frustrated.  Thank you."


"I've been on Loestrin (and the other generic brands like Junel) for about a year and a half and I'm satisfied with it. I haven't tried any other birth control prior to Loestrin, so maybe that's why it's hard for me to give a comparative judgment. I can say that in terms of excessive weight gain, acne, or mood swings, Loestrin didn't cause me to experience any of these, contrary to some of the posts that I've read on here. Also, I take my pill every morning on an empty stomach and don't experience any nausea or anything like that. It has also regulated my hormones so my PMS is not as extreme as it used to be before taking the pill. Only con is that I have experienced occasional break through spotting before my cycle some months."


"I've been on the Depo shot for 1 and a half years. I love it because I'm not getting any periods and it's not like the pill having to remember it daily. However in the course of being on this shot I have gained 70 pounds. I'm always hungry and I get very moody. I also have extremely bad headaches. I'm switching to the Nuvaring because my weight gain is unbearable and my headaches are chronic."


"My dermatologist provided me with several sample tubes of Lidex to treat a mysterious rash, which he thought was a fungal infection, that recurred in the same spot on my skin several times.

It worked like a charm, and since then, I have used it sparingly whenever I get a stubborn jock itch that won't go away with anything else.

My doctor warned me it can thin the skin, so I use it as little as possible but the good news is a single thin application is usually sufficient to knock out whatever is troubling my skin and soothes the itching in such a way that it doesn't come back again for months and months. I think it's a very, very good medication for stubborn itching, when other remedies aren't helping."


"Not sure yet."


"My MD put me on Cozaar for my hypertension and rapid pulse. I also take Verapamil. I have a condition called Marfan's Syndrome and Doctor hopes this medicine will help prevent any further dilation of my aorta. I had to go off the hydrochlorothiazide and now have a lot of edema in my legs to above my knees so started on Lasix today also. But it's worth using in order to protect my blood vessels."


"I have only been on it a couple of days, but the side effects are terrible.  I am prone to insomnia, and this exacerbates it terribly.  Even with 10mg of Ambien at bedtime, I am only getting 3.5 hours of sleep.   I am also having muscle shakes, mostly at night.  I'm having daytime muscle twitching that causes me to be very uncoordinated and drop things.  Last night while I was trying to sleep I saw strange geometric patterns, and when I would get close to actually falling asleep I would see a bright flash of light and hear a booming noise which would wake me back up again.  Considering all of that I am able to function pretty well in the day time.  Also: constipation..."


"Excellent antibiotic for bronchitis! I haven't been sick in over 1 year since full time retirement as a nurse manager; Spring hit early in Rhode Island, with its fluctuating temperatures & abounding viruses/bacteria and wham! Sickness W a nagging cough and productive sputum came with it. Augmentin for 7"days was prescribed by the NP. On day 4, and feeling much better"


"Definite improvement in regularity, however slight feeling of tiredness and, fatigue which I hope will go away with time as I adjust to medication."


"Instant relief right away!! My lower back had been bothering me for a while and I couldn't find any relief nor had a prescription to aid in relief. Tried this from over the counter , I'm impressed!!! Affordable too!"


"Great for day to day pain, but lacking if you do lots of heavy lifting in a day."


"started on a low dose and became a zombie. All I wanted to do was sleep. I couldn't focus on anything, school, work. family. I know others it has worked for. My wiring doesn't seem to accept it."


"Currently on Crestor 20mg but I cut it in half and only take maybe twice/week and experiencing mild joint aches, upset stomach in the AM hours after taking before bedtime the night before. I also tend to forget minor things such as keys in the truck, lunch in the fridge for work but not to often. I am 44 years old and have been on med for about 3 years now. I believe I will ask doctor to prescribe a milder med if possible on my next appointment."


"I'm 18 I have a severe sore throat to the point of my tonsils becoming inflamed and to add to that my ears started to hurt! So, I took Claritin D and I understand this is a decongestant so my ears were better but my throat was more dry (that's the side affect I found out later) and I'm up all night! was in bed from 10pm- 4am and now I have a 7 o clock flight great never again!!!"


"Works well, very tired after course of clarithyromycin"


"It took approximately 3 months for the Tegretol to have any effect. When it did it was almost overnight. Also found that taking Xanax with it helps tremendously (with Doctor approval of course). I take up to 3 mg Xanax with 3 times daily and 200 mg Tegratol 2 times daily.  It really works.  The burning has almost ceased."


"This is going to be kind of long and full of detail. I've been using Haldol for about 3 years now. It basically started when hearing voices got really bad. The combination of Geodon and Abilify DID NOT work. I admitted myself inpatient and got my Haldol. I started on 10mg. It took all the nasty symptoms away. And still does to this day. This is a one amazing medicine. I'm at the point with it now, that I can barely take 2.5 mg, (5mg cut in half) without feeling drugged up though. My body became very sensitive from it. You may gain some weight on this medicine. It does give you the munchies. However, I did weight watchers on this medicine and was able to take off some weight. Again, this medicine is down right amazing."


"I've tried three different SSRIs and one SNRI and have the same side effect with them all.....I can't achieve an orgasm.  My psychiatrist put me on Trintellix because it's not suppose to cause this problem....and it doesn't. On the other hand, I can't tell much difference in my depression, and I can't sleep, I'm back to having mild panic attacks, and I feel like I've had a breathing treatment with all the "wonderful", not, side effects.  This isn't the medicine for me. I've only been taking it a little over three weeks, but my psychiatrist is getting a phone call tomorrow."


"A pretty average experience. Helped a ton with my teenage acne from when I started using it (age 15) to when I stopped using it (age 17). Had to get off it now because it would induce a lot of stomach pain and diarrhea when I would be taking it."


"Been smoking for 45 years !! About a half pack or sometimes more a day. Started bupropion to quit. Had to take it about 3 weeks before it kicked in but almost overnight one day I had no desire to smoke. It felt like a miracle. No bad side effects. I have been smoke free for a month now and my husband still smokes so I am around it all the time. Still have no desire. Maybe not for everyone but certainly worth a try.And much cheaper than Chantix."


"I used this for spinal stenosis and it never really worked for me. I took the 5/500 and then I tried 10/325 and neither did anything."


Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide

"Upon diagnosis, my Doctor ordered a genotype testing to see if I have a certain gene type called HLA-B*5701. While waiting for the result, I researched online to compare Triumeq and Genvoya. My Doctor doesn't feel comfortable with Cobicistat as he worries about drug interactions. I, on the other hand, dislike the potential "gastrointestinal adverse reaction, lactic acid poisoning/acidosis, liver damage and cardiovascular damage" associated with Abacavir, which were denounced by my Doctor as "nonsense". Furthermore, I have trouble sleeping and am yet to fully quit (now so determined to quit more than ever) smoking, I insisted on taking Genvoya and presented to my Doctor with 10 reasons. He didn't object in the end."


"This medicine works great but the side effects are bad. "


"8/28/17 went to ER with Severe & unusual headache (with previous/ current health issues ), and wanted to rule out stroke (as I was diagnosed in 2013 with 'TIA' a mini stroke). After tests a stroke was ruled out but told I had Bronchitis. Hmm, never got a answer on how they came up with that conclusion & was given a RX for Doxycycl HYC 100MG ( 2X's a day for 10 day's ) after 1st days dose Wow! The nausea, Even More Severe headache & body  pain, etc... & the headache was even more Severely Pounding than when I 1st went into ER ! 2days into taking this STUFF, this Drug! I searched the web for info & found there's Way too many severe & serious Side Effects for me  that outweigh any possible benefits !
So I'm done ! I'm through with this drug too!"


"I have had elevated blood pressure for a number of years.  I was on Avapro 300mg the past few years and it was working okay but I began to have episodes of 150/100 and sometimes higher with occasional headaches. It seems after a while my tolerance for any BP medication builds and they start to become less effective.

My doctor recently gave me a trial of Azor 40/5 to get my numbers under better control and within a week I am running around a consistent 120/80 with no noticeable side-effects.  I also have begun to notice better sleep and easier concentration at work as some others noted.
I am hoping the success continues with medication!"


"Yes. This is ouch again. I took the first one around midday and it took about five hours to kick in but when it did I have to say I'll take back that rating of 1 and give a 9 because its working so well. I forgot I even have my period. Only thing is it has kind of burned my stomach and made the pain doubly worse before stopping it completely."


"I have been on belviq for exactly 2 months now.  I am a 43 year old male, but was starting to feel like I was 75+ years old.  In 2 months, I lost 42 lbs, and am averaging about 1.5 lbs every 2 days.  I was 329 lbs at the start and already can feel the difference.  Along with belviq, I changed my eating habits, and although I have not started exercise yet, (gotta drop some more before I start that) I feel like a new person.  I can do things like go up a flight of stairs without losing breath. Something I couldn't do before.  I read a lot of people having different success or no success with this drug, but I thank my doctor for allowing me to try this, and not do the bypass surgery he had originally wanted to do. Good luck to everyone."


"I was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome when I was 16 Y/O and very irregular periods and some body hair.
I was becoming increasingly unhappy with how things were and so the doctor tried to help by putting me on the pill. This helped only by regulating my 'period' every month instead of having a random period twice a month or nothing for 4 - 6 months.
I'm 28 now and I've literally been on Yasmin since I was 17 to 27 y/o with no breaks. My hubby and I are trying to conceive so I came off the pill in March 2014 and from then till Nov 2014 I had one natural period.
So, the doctor prescribed Metformin in November, I take only 500mg twice a day and on Dec 24th 2014 I had my period. Then again now Jan 30th 2015. The only down fall is very sore cramps."


"My husband is prescribed 1 tablet a day in combination with Naprosyn. The combination does not give him full relief. He works in a steel manufacturing business that requires heavy lifting and he welds and is in awkward positions causing pain in his back. Diagnosed with arthritis."


"With in the first 20 minutes of taking this medication,  I started dizzy, disoriented, my mouth had gotten numb . With in 45 minutes I went into full anaphylactic shock and was taken to the er. So unfortunately this isn't for me.  I just had my 3rd colonoscopy and  actually now have severe Crohn's.  Getting ready to start remicaide. I'm nervous but hopefully this will rid the pain and suffering I've been going through."


"As a teenager, sweating is a huge problem for me wherever and whenever. I have tried the anti-perisperant deodorant in stores but none have worked for me until my doctor prescribed me this. After applying it stings and itches a bit but it is so bearable and worth it.  No sweat at all the next day and at school I didn't have to hide the wetness under a sweatshirt. Would totally reccomend"


"5 herniated discs here from L5-S1up. I take 1/2 tab every 2 hours and it makes life survivable. My thoughts and prayers are for all who suffer from chronic pain."


"I have had no problem with this medicine. It is much easier to use this medicine than the other medicine I was using."


"Started taking propanol 80mg one daily, three weeks ago for migraine prevention.  Zero outbreaks during that time.  Have suffered twice weekly migraines for forty years so this is a great breakthrough.  They do affect sleep and reduce energy levels during day (I am a manual worker) but low energy is better than a tiresome, distracting migraine."


"I was given the generic equivalent of Valium prior to a closed MRI as I am claustrophobic.  It did not completely relax me during the protracted procedure, however, it did help to some degree.  I only took a 5mg dose; if I were to have to undergo this procedure in the future, I would take a 10mg dose.  One 5mg pill, however, does help me greatly when I experience bouts of insomnia."


"I took  the 145 mcg for chronic constipation.  It worked ok for a week then I didn't have a bowel movement for a couple of days, then diarrhea one day and regular movement the next.  I got a lot of gas and flatulence.  Within a month it stopped working so I contacted my doctor.  He said to take 2 capsules equal to 290 mcgs.  I got diarrhea for 2 days, then no bowel movement then some normal movement.  More gas pains and flatulence.  Very disappointed with the medication.  Doesn't really work as advertised.  I will tell my doctor about it when I see him for my follow up.  This medication sucks."


Hyoscyamine / methenamine / methylene blue / phenyl salicylate / sodium biphosphate

"I was having recurring urinary tract infections and my doctor suggested me taking this medication which I loved and they really helped as I did not get any infections at all for the length of time I was on them. After 4 months my insurance is now refusing to pay for them any longer and I am afraid my infections will start up again."


"Lortab I have found to be the only Pain Medication that get's along with the medication that I'm taking. The side effects a mild compared to the cronic pain that I have 24/7 in order to walk if it wasn't for Lortab I would be bed ridden."


"I started Augmentin on Thursday morning because I had typhoid. My doctor insisted it will clear it and make me feel better.  Since Thursday,  I have experience extreme diarrhea,  nausea,   and body pains.  I wake up 8 -10 times during the night to vomit and stool.  Both happens simultaneously and as at this morning of the fourth day,  I feel like I might never get better. I am going to stop it. I have no more strength to even puke or sit up.  I can't lie on my belly or back either and my two sides are aching seriously due to the constant support"


"Wow !!! If you are taking this med. take and lay down and close your eyes. You will say and do things and not remember a thing. For real ..."


"Seroquel gave me my life back, calms me down and helps me think clearly during the day, and helps me sleep well during the night. Makes your mouth a bit dry and makes you hungry often but definitely worth it."


"I used Boniva I.V. once. Had flu like symptoms, headache, runny nose, watery eyes, chest pain and achy hips. Wont take it again!"


"I was switched to this generic the beginning of the year by my insurance. I was on generess (chewable) with no problems what so ever. This pill has made me gain weight. I have stubborn acne in odd places (face, chest, even down there!) that won't go away or pop. My anxiety is through the roof. At least it makes my periods light and pain free."


"I've had macrobid twice now for UTI and I feel like I'm gonna die, can't take a lot of antibiotics bc I am allergic to penicillin and sulfates. But this medication scares the hell outta me, I'm pregnant and I've stopped taking it for three days and symptoms haven't disappeared"


"I've tried every drug going for anxiety and panic attacks. I will stutter , start shaking I can't think straight and if I'm in a room with someone I just need to get out, it's like being total paranoid.

Then I got prescribed diazepam 5mg and wow a drug that's finally worked.

I only use it if I'm going into a place where I'm going to have an attack , like a managers office etc , or if I can't sleep as tiredness triggers my anxiety.

If I could take it everyday I would but as it's so addictive I only take 2 or 3 times a week.

I just need to not go over the limit .

This is a wonder drug but don't take it daily"


"I have been on Opana ER for approximately 4 years. I have multiple conditions with the bones in my spine and both psoriatic and rheumatoid arthritis. Opana does not seem to help much with general arthritis pain and not at all the psoriatic arthritis, but it has been the most helpful medication for my back pain. unfortunately on Medicare I reached gap and at that time medication becomes way too expensive. I cannot endure this cost while I am on Medicare and now I have to switch medications. I go from paying $40 a month to $250. On Medicare you cannot use the discount cards for the program that Opana has. I am feeling very upset about this as the medication has been the most helpful to me without side effects. "


"I pee now"


"I took one 3mg Lunesta at 9;00 pm, IT IS NOW 4:15 am AND AM AWAKE!   help!!!!"


"Works quite well for me. No major side effects. "


"Where do I start?! Got it put in Feb. of 2013 & it was a quick easy insertion. Soon after, I was depressed and sad for no reason. I started losing my hair, got terrible acne and gained about 10 pounds.  After the first 6 months of this it calmed down and everything was great! No periods, nothing. Then about 12 months into it, I started bleeding for 3 weeks on and 2 weeks off, this went on for 6 months and then I had it removed.  No one wants to have 3 week long periods. I went to get it out & the doc said she had to cut a second hole because it moved while she was trying to pry it out of the first one. It took about 30 minutes of poking and prodding! Not worth having such big scars."


"I take 0.1mg transdermal patch. I found the patch was/is much more effective than oral route (side effects less noticeable - dry mouth, in ability to focus well).  I prepped my skin for the patch by showering, then cleaning site with alcohol.  Once dry, I applied the patch.  There is a temporary (1 wk) "lightening of color" at the site when the patch is removed.  I've found that leaving the old patch on for 24 hours, after placing the new one, seems to give better medicinal coverage.  ALL hot flashes GONE!"


"My experience with this pill has been terrible. I switched from Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo because it was no longer combatting my acne and my sex drive had started dropping. I got put on Pimtrea and I used it for 3 months which has honestly been a total nightmare. I was bloated all the time, would fly off the handle, insanely irritable, having weird cravings, super anti-social, absolutely zero sex drive, and would have dramatic crying episodes over little things. It didn't seem to help my acne either. My self-esteem was in the toilet. I was NOT myself when I was on this pill. I recently made the switch to the patch and 3 days in I have already noticed a huge difference. I hope that the patch will work better for me than this did."


"I was recently dx w/ Fibromyalgia. I take 50mg of Tramadol when I'm having a "bad pain day" which is about 3x per week. Tramadol seems to take the edge off the pain as well as increase my energy level and put me in a better mood.

Downsides: it usually causes a mild upset stomach (for the first 30-60mins), it takes about an hour to kick in, and rarely it makes me a little nauseous.

Overall, I'm pleased with this drug. My provider had told me that Hydrocodone/Oxycodone medications will worsen my Fibromyalgia syndrome in the long run, but that taking Tramadol as needed is a good method of treatment."


"I struggled with really bad acne on my face and back during high school. I was put on Claravis during my 11th grade year.
I experienced extremely dry cracked lips and very dry hands.
And getting pregnancy tests all the time was really annoying.
But it did clear up my acne really well.....but unfortunately that only last about 2 years. Slowly but surely my acne slowly started to come back again. I just experienced one of the biggest acne breakouts I've had in a really long time. Not quite as bad as before - but it's getting really bad again.
I realized that taking strong medicines that may claim to clear up acne but do no good for your body are not worth it.
Acne can be treated with natural skin care methods and change in diet."


"Did not work. I always felt hungry, and gained weight."


"When my migraine gets out of control this is the only medicine that kills it. The down side is that I have to go to the ER to get it and sometimes they give you a hard time as they think you are an addict."


"I had INTENSE period cramps and always had heavy periods that would last 3-5 days. The tri-spintec helped with a cramps and I have been on this medication for almost two years now, I have no sex drive and mild depression along with bad  weight gain and I play soccer and run 3.5 k almost every practice still couldn't loose weight. And the main reason I got it was to help with cramps and chance of cyst on ovaries, now it doesn't help with cramps anymore and I'm not happy, I'm switching to kyleena implant. Overall it was an ok method, never used it for actual birth conrtol, so no idea if it works effectively that way."


"I was in the ER because my chest was fluttering and I figured maybe its dehydration I have been nauseous and not able to drink without the feeling of nausea. I'm 6 weeks pregnant. So they gave me zofran and benadryl via IV the lady pushed my medicines within seconds and my heart began racing and a warm feeling in my chest and I began shaking for a few hours feeling like death. I was cold and when I started feeling warm again I had goosebumps all over. I went to sleep and woke up because I was sweating so much in a cold sweat.
Later after I left the ER I started having sharp chest pains. I didn't know that the medicine they gave me would possibly cause birth defects. I'm beyond mad. The nausea is gone but never again. I wouldn't recommend."


"I failed Copaxone and then Avonex therapy. I started Tysabri in March of 2010. Some improvement in my disability. The only side effect that I get is a two day migraine post infusion. Otherwise, I do NOT miss the shots and flu symptoms. I actually look forward to the 2 hour nap during and after infusion! I recommend this medicine to those that fail on the other ABCs!"


"I was prescribed 30 mg of Cymbalta in February 2010 and took a daily dose until now. I am currently on Day 12 of being Cymbalta free. For a period of time, Cymbalta worked really well for me; however after over a year and a half on it, I was beginning to feel like a zombie and there were serious sexual side effects that interfered with my quality of life. My doctor instructed me to stop Cymbalta cold turkey and so far, it has been the worst 12 days of my life. Horrible, HORRIBLE withdrawal symptoms that actually sent me to the hospital. Although Cymbalta did work well for me in the beginning, had I known about the withdrawals I wouldn't have taken it."


"I have been using this pill for 3 years. I feel this pill helped clear up my acne. I have lighter periods and my cramps are not as bad. I would recommend this pill for anyone who has a heavy flow and really bad cramps. Now my period only lasts a few days and hardly any pain....I do however get really emotional and moody! And have a decreased sex drive. I'm thinking about getting off of it because of my mood swings. Hope this helps."


"I was on Loestrin 24 Fe for about 2 months. I'm active and have a very busy lifestyle but this pill just made me feel like a lunatic. I felt like I was on the verge of crying all the time, really depressed, really anxious and really tired. Serious mood swings, headaches, breast tenderness, acne- it also made me starving- like Permanent PMS. I didn't want to work out and I didn't want to socialize. I gained maybe 5lbs but that's probably from not working out and eating way more. It did make my heavy crampy periods light and short and my breasts noticeably bigger. Birth Control is different for everyone, I'm very in tune with my cycle when I'm ovulating and very sensitive to a shift in my hormones. This one was just not right for me."


"For the past two years I've used Femara with no side effects at all, and still cancer free for 5 years now."


"I've been on Cozaar for a number of years after doing a study for hypertension.  It works great for me!  My blood pressure is consistently 115/70 everyday.  I have not experienced side effects from it.  My dosage is 50 mg/day."


"My boyfriend and I used the pull out method but I was still super nervous because I knew I was ovulating. I know the pull out method is not always 100% effective so 2 hours after we had sex I went and bought plan b. I got my period 2 weeks later!! Very effective as a backup plan! (Also I am 165 pounds exactly so I dont think the whole weight limit thing or BMI thing has anything to do with the effectiveness of the pill)"


"I took this pill for 3 years and in those three years I THOUGHT nothing was wrong but I was really emotional and I got depressed before my periods. I thought I had just changed but as soon as I went off this pill all those things went away. Be highly aware of your emotional state before and during."


"I suffere from asthma and would frequently come down with bronchitis.  This Zithromax is a lifesaver.  I love how it helps me get over it quickly and I am on my feet again within the week.  Best prescription ever."


"On my second week of Contrave, and I have experienced bad headaches, to the point I am taking exedrine migraine every couple of hours. I have dry mouth but that's a good thing, because I used to hardly drink water and now I drink a lot. I did notice that the cravings went away, sweets no longer call my name. I am going to continue to take the medication and see how it goes. I also called for the scale down program to get the free scale, and never received it."


"I love this medicine!!! I've had cold sores since i was a kid and none of the over the counter stuff ever worked for me. I take it as soon as i feel that tingle and it's usually gone in 2 days. I recently had a bad illness and broke out with 5 blisters after a night of 103 fever. I took two pills in the morning and at night and all but one blister is gone! I would have been so miserable if i didn't have this miracle to take!"


"I've had an annoying and embarrassing hay fever related symptom for about 10 years. First red eyes and  itchy tear ducts which progressed to eyelid twitching. At first my eyelids twitched whenever I sneezed, but then it would happen randomly and increased in frequency. It became so bad I would avoid meetings at the office. I tried the common hayfever medication and some helped off and on but I could never get the darn twitching to stop. A few months ago I saw my doctor for an unrelated issue and he prescribed Nasonex. My hay fever, itchy eyes and eyelid twitching DISAPPEARED within a few days. I feel like a new person now!!!"


"I have had epilepsy all my life. I am 48 and been on Dilantin all my life except for the last 5 months.  About 5 months ago I had a grand mal seizure and my family dr. wanted me to see a neurologist since I haven't seen one for awhile. Well after seeing my neurologist she changed my medication to Kappa. I really hate this drug. I would maybe have a few to maybe 4 to 5 seizures a yr. that I could feel coming on, now I have had to many to count in the last 5 months than I have had since I was on Dilantin. All the seizures I have had since I have been on Kappra I have not felt coming on, I am very moody, I feel like crap all the time and over all I hate my life. I just want to get back to myself and go back to work but right now I cant."


"It works better than any narcotic for my neck/back pain, without the side effects of narcotics, such as nausea and tiredness."


"I have used it without scares for 17 years.  I have found my libido seriously lowered. No periods once I got past the initial 2 or 3 jabs. Worth persisting. May have some bleeding if you are late for a shot. For the first few shots bleeding can be heavy and irregular but this seems to usually settle after about 3 shots and I had no periods after that time, unless I was getting late my shot late."


"I LOVE Hypercare! I used all different kinds of deodorant to think of and NOTHING worked until one day I finally brought it up to my Dr. and had me try this and since have been SOLD! Even though my Health insurance covers it and co-pay is only $5 and Hypercare lasts 6 months for me and it's a tiny little bottle too!  Like everyone else says the first it's applied it stings and you WILL have to scratch, you get used it and that's totally tolerable for not sweating at all."


"So I barely got the IUD today. And it was the best decision ever. I read a whole bunch of other experiences so I freaked myself out, and went on youtube and just freaked myself even more. Honestly, the process of the insertion was not painful at all. My whole body was shaking because I was so nervous but it did not hurt. After I went home I started cramping a little. I got the IUD inserted at 1pm and Its almost 8pm and the cramps are a little painful but its nothing I cant handle. I would highly recommend this to any other girl who wants to get one. I am 22 years old and I had my daughter at 18, so I do not want children for a while because i am trying to focus on college and getting my degree so this was a perfect choice for me."


"I've been on Lunesta now for approximately 8 years. I take the 3 mg does at this point and usually take it every other night. The few nights that I can't fall asleep within 30 minutes or so, I'll take 1 pill and normally I can fall asleep within the next half hour for about 6 hours. When I do fall asleep at bedtime without taking a Lunesta,  I'll usually wake up at 2 or 3 and can't fall back to sleep. Taking a Lunesta at that point will give me the additional 3-5 hours more of sleep.
After taking it for so many years, I don't even notice any metallic taste . I usually do not wake up feeling groggy or tired.  Works great even though I'm concerned about long term unknown health issues. Don't want to grow two heads.."


"Very Dry Mouth  Strange dreams. Ringing ears ."


"My son took 18mgs for 2 days and it was like there were five children wrapped up in him at one time.  He was nasty, negative, unhappy, and would not stop moving for 3 days after his second dose. We and the doctors were shocked at this reaction."


"I have bipolar disorder and have been on Geodon and Lamictal since 2006.  Geodon was prescribed to me help me with anger issues.  I have mellowed out considerably. I have taken dosages ranging from 40-80mg.  I was told the 80mg made me very lethargic. 60mg worked with no problems. I am currently on 40 mg and it is working great."


"After upping dosage to 20 mg my vision started messing up. We lowered it and are titrating off of it now. My vision is still messed up. I can no longer see through my glasses very well. I'm seeing a specialist next week. My head throbs as wee and nausea. My vision better return or someone will be in trouble."


"The best weight loss medication I have ever used! I have lost 20 lbs in 2.5 months! A record for me! Side effects are minimal. I am not hungry most of the time, which gives me great control over what I eat. I count my calories each day to the best of my abilities. I used My Fitness Pal website to calculate how many calories I should eat a day to lose the weight for a specific period of time which was key to my success."


"25 yo married with no kids. I took Nora-Be for almost a year. Spotting and irregularity for the first 3 months, as expected. Periods became more consistent after that (and lighter), but I still had them every month (not a big deal to me). The thing I did have a problem with was the extreme mood swings and increased yeast infections. My doctor and my husband didn't believe me about the mood swings, but I knew I wasnt *really* that emotionally unstable! I kept going with it because I didn't stand up for myself, until I went and spoke to two different pharmacists. They were the first ones to believe me about the mood swings, so I finally got the courage to stop Nora-Be. I am on a different POP (for almost a year now) and no more mood swings!"


"I was taking Opana ER 20 and was switched by my doctor to Emeda 30 1.2MG. I experienced a significant increase in pain level and break through pain occurred within 2-3 hours. Other adverse effects included sweating, nausea, and constipation."


"I started on 5mg twice a day for the first month and now am on 10mg twice a day for 2-3 weeks now.  It made me really dizzy after taking it and it still does but I just make sure to take it when I'm sitting down for awhile. I did not really think it was working at all because I was getting anxious constantly still.  However this last week I have had zero anxiety.  In fact I feel so weird not worrying all the time. But I am happy because it's actually working.  I am glad I stuck it out. I recommend staying on it for 6-8 weeks before deciding it does not work. Yes there are some side effects but nothing like SSRIs that I had taken in past."


"Took Prozac for many years, by right supposed to treat depression. Before taking the medication, I didn't have any Depression, but it only started years after taking it. Libido has gone. And than had Obsessive Compulsive Disorder getting worse. High irritability, and gets angry with people almost always. "


"I am 51 and suffered with migraines since about age 20; didn't get Imitrex until my early 30's.  It has saved my life, without it I was worthless for a day. Fortunately I can cut 100mg into 3 and it works for me.  I would lay down for 20 minutes and headache gone. Recently I have had to use the generic and didn't think anything of it and have found I need to take a 100mg and now I get side effects I didn't before.  Just the weird feelings from vasodilatation in my chest and sometimes my legs.  Sometimes the 100mg doesn't take it completely away. I am a nurse and will look for another alternative because I would have to pay $600 for 3 boxes out of pocket if I want the brand."


"I have been taking wellbutrin 300 mg for about three years. I was taking Zoloft for anxiety before that and absolutely hated it. The first couple years on wellbutrin was great. I wasn't having anxiety attacks and stress was normal. However, I think my body got too used to it and now the effects are minimal. I can feel some difference, but my anxiety has been an all time high this past year. Since there's nothing higher than 300 mg, I'm planning to try something different. I did like wellbutrin, no side effects. Just doesn't work well for me anymore."


"very easy to take"


"I have Fibrolmyalgia, degenerative disc disease in my lumbar region and neck, my tailbone is broken in two places and has been for over two years, sciatica on both sides, degenerative disease in both hips, and chondromylacia in my knees.  I finally got to go to a pain management specialist this last year.  Oxycodone was horrible - worked minimally for an hour or two and then nothing.  Lortab was okay, but nowhere near strong enough.  Demerol wasn't strong enough, and caused me to have seizures.  Butrans made me suicidal and had such horrible withdrawal symptoms.  If you ever hear that name coming from your doctor, run. Then, we tried Fentanyl 62 mcgs and I'm finally getting somewhere.  Needs to go up, but NO side effects except sweating."


"Does not work if you're a real smoker 35 year's or more this is not for you."


"I started on Hizentra 3 months ago and I am quite pleased with the differance it has made. I was always feeling run down and so so tired all the time and I would have one Sinus infection after an other. I was so sick of taking antibiotics. They say at about four months I will be close to my plateau, I don't know about that as I was quite run down. Each week has had its ups and downs, You know i step forward and 2 back, lately however I have been noticing a more level and steady state.

I don't care to much for inserting the 4 needles every week and the injection site pain but it is only there for a couple of days then I have 5 days to enjoy life.

Good luck to you!

Mike"


"One month, I think I'm starting a depression, so tired, hard time working out. Stopping it"


"Lifesaver drug!!!"


"After taking the 2nd pill I developed raised red welts on my neck, shoulders and upper chest.  I immediately stopped taking Malarone.  The next day the raised welts were replaced by another rash where the skin was cracked, dry and felt hot to touch....like a bad burn.  After a week of the new rash continuing to spread I went to the emergency room.  I was immediately put on predisone and I was told if my rash continued to spread and develop blisters I would then need to seek immediate emergency medical treatment.  I was endanger of developing Steven-Johnson Syndrome.  It has been four weeks since I first took this drug.  The rash is gone and my skin has peeled but I am now being tested systemic damage/ liver damage."


"My son was put on Risperidone when he was three and half years old. It has helped him some, but he was is still extremely aggressive and would take off running out into road and parking lots. So, his psychiatrist said he had to put in psych. ward to try new medicine. They upped his risperidone to 0.50mg twice a day and added Depakene 205mg. twice a day. He's still very aggressive and out of control and moody. He's only 5 and in 12 more inches he's going to be as tall as me."


"I take 25mg at bedtime for interstitial cystitis and it works great for me. It does take some time to get used to  and it makes you tired but after a month or so I had no complaints."


"I am a 44yr old woman. 4'11" starting weight 169. I started on Dec 26 only taking a half dose of the 37.5 mg. I did this about a week. The first few days I experienced  insomnia and faster heart beat but it didn't last long. I have lost 4lbs. The first week I was still eating more than I expected but now it seems to be holding longer throughout the day. I am drinking a lot of water. Partially because I have extreme dry mouth. I just started at the gym as well so I'm hoping for some really good results in the coming weeks. I will continue this and keep updating.
PS One side effect I have noticed a significant change in, is loss of libido. I hope this is not a lengthy side effect. :("


"Pros- predictable periods, clear skin

Cons- 20lb weight gain, increased anxiety, worsened depression, very irritable, exhausted, insomnia and heavy, long periods."


"I was 16 when I started taking them and at first they were great and I normally went to sleep about an hour after taking them but after a year I'm back to normal and sleep comes around 5.30"


"I started taking Lyrica about 5 months ago. It has worked great for relieving my pain from fibro, however I have experienced bladder retention at times and since I also suffer from anxiety, depression, and PTSD, over the last couple months, I have been having really scary thoughts of suicide. (I would never, ever do that. I know myself well enough to know that I would never do anything. I lost my husband that way.) I feel like it has increased my symptoms of depression and PTSD. I stopped taking it 2 days ago and while I am in a lot of pain, it's better than the side effects of this medicine. I'm going to my Dr in a couple days and I'm going to talk to her about another option."


"I have been having a hell of a time finding the right b.c!! Major mood swings cramps nonstop bleeding no sex drive, but so far i like aviane im on my second month, i am no longer bleeding(first pack i did for awhile but my body had to adjust ) no moodswings normal sex drive,breasts a bit tender and larger (not mad about that) appetite a bit bigger but for me thats good I need the gain weight"


"I have been in chronic pain for many years I have c1 c2 3 4 5 6 7 9 of the spine bone spurs sister after on my spine spinal stenosis scoliosis l5 is degenerative degenerative disc disease degenerative joint disease multiple sclerosis my hip is cracked on both sides I have six kinds of cyst on my head there is no gap on my head every bone is cracked debbie is cracked both knees are bad nerve damage in my hands and on my legs have been on methadone 60 milligrams for about 5 years and oxycodone 15 milligrams 4 times a day for breakthrough pain that worked great but they switched me to morphine sulfate er 60 mill today's tI'm not going through withdrawals but it still not help my pain has anybodafter switching from methadone to morphine sulfate"


"I have had the Implanon since May of 2009. I liked it at first, no problems. But, it is now 2 and a half years later, my periods usually last 3-4 weeks, heavy, then I am off for about 2 weeks. It is awful! Along with heavy, long periods, I have gained 30lbs. Even before having my son, I was on a very healthy diet and exercised 5 days a week, if not more. Sadly enough, I can't get the weight to budge! I think the Implanon just is not right for me, so I am going to take my chances with the pill!"


"Only been on it one week, but it is starting to work! No nausea like I had with Asacol 400 mg."


"Everyday I'm embarrassed because I have severe body acne. I get acne on my arms, shoulders and back - its not attractive on a female. I have struggled with this problem since I was a child. I've spent lots of money on products that would work temporarily and then reverse effect and make my breakouts worse. I have been using this cream for almost 3 weeks, and already everything is clearing up fast. I am extremely happy with this product that i would recommend it to ANYONE!!!!! I can finally have higher self esteem and not be the mom in a t-shirt going swimming. LOVE IT!!!!! 10's all the way across the board"


"I been on Apri for 3 weeks now and I feel that I been eating a lot. It is non-stop eating, all day long. Am always hungry and I haven't checked my weight. I been on 3 different birth control pills in less than 3 months and I think that Apri is alright so far. No mood swings, some acne though. I was nauseous on the very first day I took the pill and I am still sensitive to smells. It made my period lighter and shorter so far."


"I've been using Androgel (2 pumps per day) for about 3 weeks now.  My energy level and sex drive is a lot better.  In a better mood also.  I haven't had any side effects yet nor have I gotten any blood work done either.  I am 46 with total testosterone level at the low 300 level.  Dr. thought this would help.  So far so good... I'm very lucky to have insurance coverage and my copay is $40 month"


"Many children with the autism diagnosis suffer from sleep disorders as well.  Geodon in small doses is very effective in treating these disorders with minimal side effects."


"I hate experiencing Bacterial Vaginosis ! The smell is horrible and makes u feel very uncomfortable around ppl. The discharge is disgusting like thick cottage cheese. "


"I got kyleena inserted about 3 days ago. Insertion was a little uncomfortable which I would rate a 6/10. I've never had kids so that could factor in with the amount of pain I felt. It felt like a baby menstrual cramp which last for 10 seconds. I took the day off and stayed in bed all day because there was some uncomfortable cramping but felt perfectly fine the day after. I must be one of the lucky ones who didn't start spotting right away and didn't have cramping the day after. So far so good!"


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"This was my 5th colonoscopy and first with Suprep. Never got as clean before as I did with this one.  It took 5 hours to start working but once it started got clear very quickly.  Licked Italian ice between gulps to help mask the taste.  I did develop some nausea with both the first and second dose. Tried to walk around to get the Prep from my stomach into intestines where it works I was concerned about the hour drive to the surgical center,  but did not need to stop.  If you are doing the prep my advice is to try to relax, the prep will soon be over and the rest is easy!"


"Been on Tecfidera for one week now, staring with a 120 mg dose in the evening. I take the drug after dinner. Before dinner (~15 min) I take 100 mg acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin). No important symptom yet. Just some lite flushing during the first three days (in the 7th day, no flushing, no gastro-intestinal problems). Indeed, after the very first dose, when I didn't take the aspirin I experienced mild flushing doubled by "sun burn"-like sensation over the scalp, face and neck that gone after ~30 min. This first experience begun after ~5h from drug administration (delay caused most probably by the food intake)."


"The Nexplanon was awful for me! The only positive thing about it was my periods were reduced to a few days of spotting. It gave me awful anxiety and daily panic attacks. After doing some research this isn't as uncommon as I thought. I just got it removed and I'm going to give the Paragard a try. Hopefully it will work better for me because Nexplanon was a nightmare!"


"I have had chronic SI L5 pain and sciatica for 6 years. The has been a wonder drug for me but I can only take it at night when I go to bed.  I lets me have a good nights sleep.  I cannot take it during the day it wears me down and I am very groggy."


"I'm going to make this short and simple
Pros: felt better within the month of taking it
slowed my bulimia way down.
CONS: had to up the dosage a month ago. So fare so good. I yawned the first 2 weeks straight all day long but its over now.
ive been taking it for 2 months now and i love it! im 24 years old and have had my deppression and bulimia for 13 years and i have never felt this good.
also im on 1mg of klonopin(clonazapam) at night. i like that too.
hope this helps"


"The secret to successful Trazodone use is to take it at the same time every night. I do 8:30. Then you need to go to bed within an hour for me.... if I don't go to bed relatively soon after taking it the opposite effect sometimes happens. I get a solid sleep.  No movement,vivid dreams which I actually look forward to."


"For years I struggled with finding the right medication to help treat my bipolar disorder.  Olanzapine basically turned me into Sleeping Beauty. I take 200mg of Seroquel, three times a day.  Keeps me nice and level"


"Throughout my life I've had acne and tried many different treatments. Some of them worked and some of them didn't.  Spironolactone is one that definitely works. I was prescribed this medication in conjunction with doxycycline, clindamycin lotion and tretoin cream. My skin has cleared up so much, and I am so pleased. I have been taking all the medication for about 3 months and the spironolactone for the past 2 months. 50 mg every night. My dermatologist recently uped my dosage to 100mg every night because my skin still isn't 100%. This drug works great! I would definetly recommend taking this medication for acne. I'm so happy that my skin is clearing up and I do not have to be so self conscious over it. now to get rid of these darn scars !!!"


"I have to admit I purchased my saxenda and after reading the reviews on side affects I didn't touch it for 2 weeks. So negative.  Eventually I had the courage to try it.  Well I will tell you I have been on saxenda now for 3 weeks. I have never even had any side affects at all.  I have lost the urge to eat so much, little is better.  I have this new energy and just feel so much better.  I've lost 12 lbs and feel I'm on my way.  After reading all the negative comments  then you read the drug info about the side effects which  happen to 1 out if 10.
I hope to be off meds in the near future.
Give it a try.   It works.  You will like yourself again"


"Campral has saved my life.  I was not able to stop drinking without it.  My female GP was very understanding and supportive and sought out the best treatment for me.  I am so very thankful.  I am - in a short period of time - a new person.  I have been alcohol dependent for over 20 years.  What I fail to understand is why more people are not lucky enough to have this medicine prescribed for them.  I have had no adverse side effects at all.  Although my prescription is covered by my insuring company, I would have gladly paid the price for the treatment."


"The only medicine that worked for my back."


"Significant skin rash all over body with severe itching and swelling in ankles and calves."


"Suffering for years from all symptoms of hypothryroidism and mother has Hashimoto's. Finally doctor did thyroid tests. My thyroid peroxidase asb level was 170 but Free T4 and T3 within normal range. Doc prescribed 100mg Synthroid to start. Wow! In three days I could tell a difference. I rated Synthroid 8 of 10. Time will tell if I have side effects, but for the time being after one week on Synthroid I feel like a new person."


"I was given 30mg. To help with my insomnia. ..and after hallucinating and heart palpitating all night...I was so zombied out all day long I can't function properly. ..I'm gonna lose my job, over this medication...I have to discontinue. I feel detached from my mind and body, my Dr.said lowering the dose will cause more sedation...any advice???"


"Great for insomnia and I can now sleep for 7-8 hours.  First week I took it, I had the grogginess for 1st hour after waking up, but that has gone away.  I only take it 2 -3 nights a weeks and it gives me all of the rest and sleep I need.  I am also a sleep apnea patient and sleep with a CPAP machine as often as I can.  This medicine helps me to keep cpap mask on all night.  I have COPD and mild depression also.  I do not think I would take it every night.  I am on 15 mg."


"First dose was 5 mg, it made me so ill I fainted.  Second night, took 2.5 mg and it's my ticket!  I'm motivated, productive, can think and make decisions. I sleep 7-8 hours, wake up without pain and in the shower by 8am instead of waiting for 2pm for fibromyalgia pain to ease.  I take it with 30 mg of Cymbalta, I think they compliment one another.
It's been four weeks and I still feel like I've got a new lease on life.  Hope it lasts."


"I started Belviq on 10/8/15 on the night pill. I take two pills daily. My starting weight was 208.8 lbs today 10/14/15 I weigh in at 199.4. This medication is awesome. I have not changed my diet- I always ate pretty healthy, I have not started exercising yet. I am pretty active I work a part time retail job. When I'm working on the floor I'm running around, but when I'm working in the office I'm sitting. I own a photography business, and go to school full time. My side effects started out with dry mouth, slight headache, I watch my blood pressure because it drops a little and when I take my BP pills my BP ave is 106/68. I have tried everything and this pill does what I need it to. I have noticed some increase in energy. Love it so far!"


"This is ahorrid med. Made me hallucinate and tons of other stuff"


"This is the only birth control I've been on and I'm sticking to it because it works really great for me! The first three months or so I had no sex drive - but it passed so it wasn't a permanent side effect. It's been at least seven months now and I get hardly any cramps, whereas before I used to get them so bad that I'd fall on the floor in pain. Hardly any period (lasts about three days and I can use liners for two days, regular sized pad for one day) whereas before I had a really awful, heavy seven-eight day period. I also have really clear skin now too. I'll get maybe two tiny pimples in total nearing my period and that's it. It's fantastic.

And of course, it's also done it's job as a birth control pill."


"I got nexplanon in June 2015 because it seemed like it would be easy and private rather than having to take the pill every and not having to carry it with me on vacation with family members and such. My gynecologist told me it would stop my period after 6 months and it would be slightly irregular until then. Well 2 weeks after I received it, I started spotting nonstop for the next month. I then stopped for 2 weeks again but then I started spotting again and have not stopped since. Also, I have gained 6 lbs so far. I was at 154 and was able to maintain my weight for a whole year until I began this birth control and it seems no matter what I can't get this weight off. I do also feel bloated ALL THE TIME. Needless to say, it's coming out soon."


"I question the amount of powder that actually makes it into the lungs, what with the mouth, tongue and throat being wet."


"So please don't scratch rub or mess with your vag before using this product FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY anyways I got this product for the first time at first it wasn't bad at all I did it during the day and then took a nap first mistake. So now I know why it says take it at bedtime because when you walk around it leaks and make you look like you pissed yourself. And as the day went on I spent a night at my boyfriend's house BIG MISTAKE the itching and burning came back with vengeance OMG!!!! I tried to hide it from him that I was scratching and legit dying I could not wait to go home. And with all the scratching I did when I applied the anti-itch cream LORD PLEASE HELP ME NOW!!! It burned so bad and the monistat got my vag swollen and in pain"


"Im 25 years old and I have had a weight problem my entire life.  For the last 8 years I have lost and gained weight like crazy. My doctor put me on Tdiet 30mg on April 1, 2009 when I hit 292 pounds.  I am currently on the 37.5 mg Adipex tablet and I am down to 244 pounds.  I feel phenomenal.  After learning I had an under active thyroid about a year ago, I had really started to feel like crap everyday and the weight just kept packing on.  I feel 16 again and more self-confident.  The worst of the side effects were the dry mouth (chew sugar free gum to help), nausea at first (take an antacid), headaches at first, increased anxiety (totally worth it anyway, constipation, and I am easily agitated).  Good luck."


"I am a really happy person and this drug made me depressed. I did not want to hang out with my friends and I would randomly cry. Do not do it.  It does not even help with your ADHD"


"I started on this medication on July 7th 25mg at night for weight loss, the 1st night wasn't to bad, now when I take it at night I can't sleep. I just started today on twice a day some of these reviews scare me to the point that I'm not sure if I want to continue taking this.  I don't have memory loss and don't want it and surely don't want my hair to fall out."


"I love my cigarettes.  Have for almost 20 years (about a pack a day).  Chantix does exactly what it says it will do.  I doesn't allow the nicotine to reach the receptors in your brain.  Within a day I saw a decrees want/need to smoke.  Day two I smoked less than 4 cigarettes, and none of them to completion.  By day three I had one in the morning due to habit alone.  I'm on day four and haven't had one yet.  I have drank more coffee but I haven't ate more than I though I would.  Dreams have not been what I thought they would by reading some other posts, pretty normal actually.  I do agree that you should eat before taking the medication.  3 days in I made the mistake of taking the medication without eating and ended up vomiting.  Good luck!"


"Its good for controlling your appetite but there are some other side effects than mentioned above including several joint pain and stiffness of lower jaw which some times feel like its locked specially when I'm dehydrated and it looses its effect over time so its best to start on lower doses"


"I have smoked cigarettes off and on for over 40 years.  I started taking Chantix on September 28, 2008.  Haven't had a cigarette since October 1.  I was hesitant about quitting as last time I gained 20 pounds.  This time I have had no weight gain, however I have been walking a couple of miles each day and using an exercise bike for about an hour each day.  I have experienced vivid dreams but nothing disturbing.  Have had no trouble falling asleep but I do get up during the night to urinate which is something new.  I even went to a casino and sat next to smokers with absolutely no urge to smoke.  I think Chantix is a life saver for me."


"I have had insomnia since I recovered from an Adderall addiction, then used alcohol to self-medicate.  Not sleeping makes me frantic.  My psychiatrist prescribed Seroquel 150 mg, which I have been using for 3 years and it works perfectly.  Takes effect in less than an hour, during which I read quietly in bed, and I have no issues in the morning, nor have I experienced any hunger.  Like others have said, without it I do not sleep, so I have to make sure it is always available.  I have had no need or desire to increase the dose."


"It took care of my hot flushes right when I needed it.

It worked great for me"


"I am 19 and used the Nuvaring for 5 months. I thought it was PERFECT! NO acne, bigger breasts, don't have to take every day, only 4 periods a year, helped my mood swings etc. Besides a lot more discharge the only downfall (which is a very big deal to me) is that I believe I am starting to gain weight. I am starting to work out more and eat healthier yet still gaining a few pounds. I am quitting the Nuvaring before it gets too far out of hand. Very sad about it though, this birth control is perfect besides the weight gain."


"I wanted to warn others of my experience. I have used plan B before and nothing happened probably because I wasn't ovulating. On April 11 I ovulated and had sex, 4 days later I took plan B. I know this is not how you're supposed to do it entirely but I've heard of you're already pregnant it doesn't affect anything. A month later I found out I was pregnant and it was an ectopic. I've never had an ectopic pregnancy before and I have a child so I can carry a full term baby. It's just a thought but I think plan B caused my ectopic."


"I once had a horrible experience in my life losing a friend but then I got over it but met another friend  BUT my mind was making me think I would lose my new friend, like my old friend who stopped being my friend without telling me. Anyways I found out I had OCD & I started luvox. It did take a few extra weeks then expected but over the last month I've began to really not worry & have the compulsive consistent non stop worries! I've definitely came a long way. Especially that my friend assured me if he would stop being my friend he would let me know"


"I had tried piroxicam and nabumatone for my joint pain. They did not help as well. I was taking tramadol 2-4 times a day in addition to the NSAID. Since starting Salsalate 2 months ago I am now taking tramadol just 1-2 times per week. I have noticed a significant difference in my joint pain, swelling, and even morning stiffness."


"Its the first birth control I ever had. I never had problems. 4 day light periods on time. "


"My recommendation - if you have a panic disorder, get on situational meds like klonopin or xanax. This may not be a wise decision if you have an addiction problem/addictive personality, but klonopin saved my life. Before klonopin, though, I took zoloft. Zoloft made me incredibly sick and very depressed. I have never had depression, only the panic disorder. Situational meds reminded me what it felt like to be normal, and after awhile I was able to mimic that normalcy on my own."


"Had back surgeries and neck, after I fractured both.  Have titanium plates in my neck and cadaver bones in my lower back. Tried eveything. Naproxen, percocet, oxycontin, vicodin. Lortab is the only one that I can take that let's  me get on with my life. Tho,  I do have to watch when I take it, mostly before I do anything strenuous, and  3 hours before bed. For day to day stuff it works the absolute best."


"I've had chronic insomnia (clinical diagnosis, sleep studies, neurologists, etc.) for over 25 years, starting in high school and gradually getting worse over the decades.  No drugs aside from powerful depressants (barbits, benzos, tranquilizers, etc.) had helped me at all.  Ambien CR has been a miracle medication for me.  My insomnia is so constant and severe (I literally won't sleep a single minute some nights) that my Dr lets me take it every night.  Many people talk about the possible side-effects of long-term usage, but that ignores the very definite effects of chronic insomnia.  I have no next-day side-effects, but I will have rebound insomnia if I stop.  Taking with a glass of water helps for me; so does good sleep hygiene rules."


"Started phentermine 5 days ago. No side effects except for dry mouth and feeling tired. No energy or insomnia so far. I'm on a strict diet as well. No exercise. I've lost a total of 6.8lbs! I'll update later with my progress."


"I was on clindamycin for BV for a week after an antibiotic I always get a yeast infection so I was sick and tired of using the 7-Day so I decided hey why not I read all the reviews definitely made me nervous but I figured everybody is different so I got the Walmart brand one day prefilled applicator put it in last night about 5 pm.  I got up use the bathroom few times it definitely started coming out but that's obviously the infection coming out with it. I was totally fine, little bit of burning no itching and here it is 8 a.m. in the morning and my symptoms are completely gone barely have any discharge would definitely recommend this to anybody that doesn't want to deal with it seven day like I said everybody is different good luck"


"I have been on this for almost a full month, and can't wait to get off of it. The nausea has been awful, I was prescribed zofran which did nothing, and then was prescribed phenergan, it made it bareable. This has felt like being seasick 24/7, my pain management doctor will not change me to something new untill I see him again. If he doesn't take me off of this I will be looking for a new doctor."


"This birth control is very effective. In the first few months I bad mood swings and depression states towards the last two weeks of the pack. They eventually do go away the longer you take the pill. My period has actually gotten lighter and lighter as time goes on to basically just spotting. Cramps are very minimal. It didn't effect my weight at all."


"I was prescribed this medication twice in my life. The first time it was only for 3 days in the pills form and the only side effect that I experienced was the metallic taste but by day three it was completely gone. However a year later it was the complete opposite I had flu like symptoms, extremely nauseous and the metallic taste is worse than before. This time I'm prescribed to the 7 day pill and I'm on day four hoping that the discomfort will subside. Although the experience isn't the best the medication does work."


"I have suffered extreme damage to my trigeminal nerve on the left side of my face due to dental implants. I since had three teeth pulled and one implant taken out. My life was full of unbearable pain and suffering. After 17 doctors/dentists, I finally went to an neurologist who put me on Lyrica. After fighting with my insurance company for two weeks I  was approved.  Within one week I have minimal pain! It is a miracle for me. I take 25mg three times a day. Love it! Thank you!"


"I have been taking Ambien for 2 months now and it is awesome. Before I only got 1 or 2 hours sleep and now I sleep a full 8 hours. I feel refreshed and full of energy in the morning. Love it."


"My Experience:

Ease of use: extremely easy, long lasting, don't have to remember to take pill every day, not affected by sickness or diarrhoea

Side effects: No side effects apart from periods have stopped. I can't figure out if this is good or not- I don't miss them at all but think it's not very natural! Although, fake hormones aren't natural in the first place!

Implantation procedure: Didn't feel a thing after the sharp prick of the local anaesthesia

My advice: I gave it a go and it paid off...it may not be the same for you. Maybe look into the possible side effects and ask a doctor whether they are reversible if the implant was removed. I can't advise anyone what to do really, so I am just sharing my experience."


"22, no children. So it's been about two hours since I had the Mirena inserted. I must admit that I was pretty horrified by some of the cringe-worthy reviews had seen, and I was very nervous going in today. The pain was quite awful for about 5 seconds, then I had a bit of cramping, followed by some sweating, all of which subsided rather quickly. The whole procedure couldn't have been more than 5 minutes. I'm not experiencing any pain as of right now, but I do feel a little fullness and pressure. Overall, not the nightmarish experience I had expected."


"Zoloft. You made me REALIZE, I've been locked out of HEAVEN for too long (I've been dancing and cleaning on this Bruno Mars song all morning). That's how I feel on my medication!
I'm on day 4 of 50 mg and I'm supposed to increase it to 100mg after 10 days.
I have been having side effects since the first day such as shaking, abdominal pain, insomnia but nothing too major compared too what the "Beast" (yes! I call my anxiety the beast hehe) had me endure before. So I really don't mind those side effects because I know what's ahead of me is going to be spectacular. I've never had so much faith in my life before, at least not that I remember."


"My pharmacy changed my birth control pill to this. From the very beginning I experienced symptoms that my doctor did not explain to me. I began experiencing shortness of breath, tachycardia, severe dizziness, heart burn and indigestion. I also noticed that every time I drank coffee the symptoms would get worse. I do not recommend this medication. I got off this medication about 3 weeks ago and now I'm feeling much better except for the occasional dizzy spell. Working out and eating well have helped me manage the symptoms. Please consider other brands because it's not worth feeling sick all the time while taking this medication."


"I just took the first dose of this kit about 5 hours ago. I'm happy I read many reviews because some of the tips I feel definitely helped a lot. I read to start a liquid diet at least 3 days beforehand. I had been on clear liquids the week before, but started having a hard boiled egg in the morning, some egg salad or soup at night. So while I haven't done a liquid diet exactly, it's been soft foods and very little of it. I also read to slice a lemon and bite down on it after drinking the Suprep. The taste of the Suprep is awful because it tastes like salty cherry drink. For me, I gagged but it was more just the weirdness of it but I can't stress enough the lemon helped."


"I'm on my 2nd week of taking Aviane, and so far I've been dealing with insanely annoying mood swings. I have been extremely emotional and it made my period last longer than it normally does. Also I got dizzy after my 3rd day on the pill and occasionally get a bit off balance. I'm going to try and stick it out for a few months but after that, if I'm still like this, I'm going to see if I could switch medicines."


"I've had insomnia and anxiety problems since 2005. I was on Paxil for around two years because I had really bad muscle tension and excessive worry. I finally got to the point where I could not sleep two hours at night. I've tried Effexor, temazepam, trazodone, Lunesta and Paxil is the only medication that calms me enough to go to sleep and stay asleep. I can easily get eight hours after being on Paxil for 4 days to a week. I tried to get off of Paxil once to see how I would do with no medication at all and after 9 months my insomnia came back again long term and lasted for over 3 weeks so I went back on Paxil again and I've been getting quality sleep ever since. Paxil was a lifesaver for me."


"I give this a 0 as with all other antidepressants because they don't relieve symptoms naturally.  I also had an extremely bad reaction with this one."


"Prescribed after 4th lumbar fusion fail.

Helps with sleeping in a painful condition"


"My boyfriend began taking this drug to lessen his anxiety and alcohol intake. Initially I was very excited to see what it would do for him, unfortunately the results were not too pleasing. Beforehand we enjoyed the little things in life and going on random excursions. Now he has become a complete zombie!! He specifically requested very low doses (.25 mg) and in a short period of time, he has completely altered his state of being. He's tired very often and gets very irritable or annoyed being in public without him. Much less spontaneous and fun filled as before and has caused way more relational issues. Definitely would not recommend this drug unless you're prepared for the crap loads of negative social and interpersonal effects!"


"26 y/o male no history of depression but some acute episodes (a few weeks back in high school). Began taking 10 mg prozac daily 3 weeks ago after struggling with major depressive disorder following job loss, relationship break-up and move back home with family. After 3 weeks have noticed marked improvement in mood and wellbeing.

I would HIGHLY recommend to someone who can also engage in healthy diet, aerobic and anaerobic exercise, healthy social life and some engaging work.

Thank you prozeezy!"


"My gyno switched me from Teva (brand name) to a generic. The generic wreaked HAVOC on my moods. As someone who suffered from bad PMS already I was led to believe this would help. Did quite the opposite. Triggered months long depression and anxiety. I had preexisting problems with both that were exacerbated by this pill. After wasting at least $800 dollars seeing a shrink and going off of the pill I went to see a psychiatrist who put me on Lexapro which has made me feel a million times better. I know everyone reacts differently to different pills, but I would warn someone with a genetic predisposition to depression and anxiety to be VERY careful going on this pill. Doctors don't always care enough to listen before they prescribe medicine."


"I just want to say that I am amazed!!

I'm 37 and had severe malasma for over 3 years but thanks to Tri-luma it has changed my life and my confidence again. I'm almost 4 weeks in.  Maas results after 1 week and amazing between 3-4 week.  I don't have to wear such heavy makeup anymore !!!!  So happy .  I highly recommend this product.  It really works !!!"


"I have been using Serzone and the generic versions for over 15 years now.  When the brand was pulled from the market, I tried Wellbutron, Celexa and Prozac.  All three had horrible side effects and I finally found a doctor who would prescribe me the generic of Serzone again.  This medication keeps me on an even keel, keeps the anxious thoughts from overwhelming me and helps me sleep at night.  My liver panels are always perfect and my only side effect is that I have to take it right before I go to bed as it makes me sleepy."


"Young user (27 years of age), second DVT. Highly active. No apparent side effects."


"Morphine medicine saved my life, gave me somewhat of a life that I do NOT have when NOT using Morphine.
I've had a Severe Chronic Pain for 37 years, due to C1-C2 fusion not exactly in place right, & severe multiple head injuries.
The only side effect I have had from it, is a slowed digestive system, but I have never had to use anything for the slowed digestive tract.
It just angers me so when morphine medicine is so often talked bad about, as it saved my life, & it is one of the best medicines for how well it works when used correctly- & just like how all medicines should be used correctly. Nothing else has ever eased my pain at all like morphine medicine. I used two different doses for past 26 years, as first dose had never been enough."


"I've read everyone's posts and am so jealous!  I've been coughing for 5 days now, and haven't had a decent night's sleep for the last 6 nights!  Dr. prescribed this medicine 3 days ago, took it, and nothing.  Seriously, nothing!  Felt a little relief 10 hours later, but nothing like what everyone else here has experienced.  I'm still coughing and miserable and am going to give it another try tonight."


"I had a horrible reaction to Cipro! It made me really ill.  "


"I've had clusters for as long as I can remember ... but they've gotten worse as I've gotten older.  First doc prescribed Frova which didn't help at all, but the most recent doctor I've seen prescribed sumatriptan.  I can't believe how quickly this worked. My headaches usually lasted 3 hours  even after taking 3-4 Aleve.  Sumatriptan has knocked them out in 15 minutes.  I feel a bit jittery after, and have extreme taste sensitivity for a few hours, but it's well worth it.  This medicine is a miracle."


"I had a torn tendon in my knee and had to have surgery. They gave me this for my pain. It has been relatively good. It takes my pain away for about 4 hours then I need to take it again. But now I've got to take it every 6 hours and it doesn't last that long. So for 2 hours I have to suffer. So for long lasting pain management it doesn't work that well, but for short term, it's great. And it doesn't upset my stomach."


"I don't know how to rate this drug. I have tried almost every antidepressant available since 1991, and this is the only one that truly worked. My life improved in all ways since I started it approx 4 months ago. When I raised my dose from 10mg to 20mg I had tachycardia, blood pressure changes, shaking episodes, so went back down to 10mg. Weeks later developed severe back pain spreading to all joints so now I can barely walk, just agonizing pain all of the time. I am so disappointed, I was absolutely in love with this drug."


"I rated this a 8 - short of a 10 because of the cost.  The renewed vigor and energy is enough to score a 10.  To remedy the sticky feel; after application and the Testim is dry, apply corn starch (unscented baby powder) to a wash cloth and dust your shoulders.  The Testim scent is noticeable, but hardly unbearable and is often complemented on."


"I have used Plan B multiple times because my boyfriend is allergic to latex so we have had a few accidents. Whenever I took Plan B, I experienced no side effects. The only thing I noticed was that I would get my period earlier but other then that I notice nothing and I am not pregnant and never have been so it works."


"Had a lower back injury in 2003. I had all kinds of procedures and nothing worked. I was on Vicodin and it worked for a while but the Norco 10/325 seems to work great. I have been on them for 6 months and able to go to my construction job daily. "


"So far on Day 4 of Lotronex.  This is so far THE ANSWER... I have had no urges to go the bathroom with intense diarrhea in 4 days.  I have had irritable bowel syndrome for about 20 plus years (I'm 38).  So far this is a MIRACLE.  And I am only taking the 0.5 once a day!  I have not had 4 days like this in literally years.  And it's not placebo because I'm very self aware (I'm a psychologist).  I hope this works for all of you as it is for me.  I am hopeful after being near suicidal!  Also, my doctor has also just started me on desipramine, an antidepressant that also is supposed to help irritable bowel syndrome and it is working too.  I'm SO HAPPY!  Rule out all other conditions and then get on this PRONTO!"


"(continued) So I went to my Dr. asked to try the medication. I have to say, just because it works for someone you know doesnt mean it is gonna work for you. You lose wt or you lose money, either way, stay positive for your self and for those that had good experience.  I am on my 3 day. scared at 1st, cause I am taking other med for anxiety, depression and concentration. I have not had an issue with any side effects. I do make sure I drink water. I have to force myself to eat. training myself to put snacks in front of me. So, definitely curbs the appetite.  coming from a woman who is not afraid to eat. I had a problem eating. I would eat till I was miserable and bloated. so far not even close. hope to see good results. working out 40min/day"


"45 mg.Taking this med for depression and anxiety.Insomnia is my main issue. Mirtazapine doesn't help with insomnia at all. To me it's kind of a joke that this actually helps people sleep. I'm very happy for those people. For myself, however, mirtazapine doesn't work AT ALL for sleep, and if anything, just gets me in this wierd grogged state w/ confusing thoughts and waking up from them constantly. It seems to have a very modest effect on depression and anxiety. It seems that I have had less anxiety overall, and i have random times where i get really depressed and then i snap out of it for an hour or two and attempt productive stuff.But honestly,I think it's just my own attitude change and not the med.Not many noticable bad side FX otherwise"


"This drug has been amazing. It helped me tremendously with my depression and panic disorder."


"I had a very good experience on Tegretol. I had no side effects and was feeling better within three days. On top of stabilizing my moods it also reduced my fibromyalgia pain by a good 90% (which also helped my mood a lot).  The only reason I stopped taking it is because I'm working on becoming pregnant and it does have some nasty side effects there.  The new medicines I'm on don't work quite as well and I plan to go back on Tegretol as soon as I have a child."


"I had my Nexplanon inserted in December 2014. So, I'm about a year and a half in. I have had mood swings, excruciating headaches, depression, and weight gain of 30 pounds!! I would not recommend this to anyone!"


"I was on Benicar for about ten years before my insurance decided they won't cover it. I tried several other medications with lots of disappointment and very high BP. My doctor recommended Azor, works even better and it took about six months for my insurance to cover it. The cost with the coupon from the manufacturer it is great!"


"I am a 22 year old female started out weighing 281 I am only 5"5. I have played soccer my whole life and exercise just wasn't doing anything for me. I have been on Belviq for 5 days now and already down 5 lbs first 2 to 3 days didn't notice much difference but day 4 and 5 my appetite is gone. I am hardly ever hungry have to remind myself to eat. This medicine is great I would recommend it to anybody side effects lasted first couple of days headache (solved by over the counter ibprofin) and constipation but all have already subsided I will keep posted with my results"


"I've read almost every comment on this medicine. How can anyone eat while taking this medication? The smell or even looking at food makes me want to die. I started this medication back in June 2017, I've lost 20lbs, although I'm on and off. The nausea is ridiculous. I can't even drink water when taking this medicine. I puke everything up. I can not increase my dose from 1.2mg, I tried and the nausea was intolerable. Even at 1.2mg
I feel sick. I purchased the medicine went to see my doctor told her I paid for it and she gave me five additional pens. My goal is to get down to 150lb, I'm hoping that the nausea will go away. So far it has not."


"In September of 2012 I had triple bypass surgery and in October of 2014 a stent to my left renal artery. I have coronary artery disease due to heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia. I was on numerous statin medications and they had nasty side effects. Additionally, they did not lower my LDL'S to safe levels. My total cholesterol before my surgery was 300 with high triglycerides and LDL. Due to the high dosage of statin drugs, I had horrible myalgia, malaise, forgetfulness, protein in my urine, elevated blood sugar and muscle weakness. After being on Repatha for 6 months my cholesterol has being lowered by 70%. The only side effect from Repatha is stinging at the injection site. It is a miracle drug."