"I received a sample from my Dr.  To try before filling the script. Day I took the injection, I was fine. Day two had mild diarrhea. Day three, severe diarrhea & can't eat. I have literally had 5 crackers & a piece of toast in three days. Vomiting, horrible belching & abdominal pain & still more diarrhea.  I am fighting to stay hydrated. I have upset stomach with Metformin, so I should have know that this would cause problems. I'm convinced that the reason you lose weight with this, is because you can't eat at all! I won't be taking a dose this week."


"I found Celexa very good as an anti-depressant, but finally had to discontinue it because it caused excessive drowsiness."


"MD recommended that I take this medication for 4 weeks, 75 mg twice a day.  He warned me that most people stop taking the medication after two weeks because they feel much better.  I have been taking the medication for 3 days and this is the best that I have felt in six months.  I will defintely follow his instructions and continue for 4 weeks in hopes of feeling even better.  No more pain in the hip, no more pain when rising, no more sharp pain when walking, or leg tenderness when trying to sleep.  I was recently diagnoised with osteoarthritis."


"I have Bipolar depression, schizo effective disorder and PTSD with lots of anxiety. I have been on probably all of the antipsychotics and Latuda is the best so far. I take Klonopin and Viibryd as well.  I also have diabetes which makes it hard to find the right medication as most antipsychotics raise your sugar. Latuda has not raised my sugar. I have even lost 20 lbs. The only thing I don't like about Latuda is it makes me feel weak. I have been on for 6 months now. I have no appetite most of the time which in turn makes my sugar drop to low. I do feel more normal on this but I wish there was something even better. I have the card to get Latuda for only 25.00 if you have insurance."


"Started years ago and  got instant relief. Tried all other available meds with little results. Never had any side effects at all with Aciphex. My insurance doesn't like it, but I couldn't live without it."


"I've been taking this med - or just the Benadryl, which is the sleep inducing part of Tylenol PM - for several years now, as needed.  It definitely helps me to fall asleep more easily when I might otherwise lay awake for an hour or two.  I did notice that it seems to loose its effectiveness somewhat if I use it too frequently.  I've had no noticeable side effects."


"I am a 28 year old healthy female. I was diagnosed with Supraventricular Tachycardia just recently and was put on Toprol XL 25 mg. I have only had a few minor attacks since being on this medication however I have side effects - Constantly exhausted and don't feel like myself and I have a heavy feeling in my chest which is extremely uncomfortable.  Side effects have not subsided much since I started the medication 5 weeks ago. The side effects are bad enough to where I'm tempted to stop taking it and take my chances with the SVT! My doctor is recommending ablation procedure in hopes of that solving my problem and get me off the medication."


"I've been on Seasonique for over a year. For the first six months I had non-stop spotting which made sex embarrasing. But I have endometreosis and thought having no pain outweighed the spotting. Now I have two new problems: I am overweight by 15 lbs and can't lose the weight even though I work out 4 times a week and eat very healthy. I have also lost all my sex drive! At this point I am thinking of going back to my gyno and finding another solution. The cons far outweigh the pros for me."


"I've been on Reclipsen for about 2.5 years now. The first months were an emotional roller coaster, I experienced depression but after a while that went away and I was back to normal. This pill has been wonderful for my mild acne and even better for my severe cramps. Before the pill, my period would last a full seven days, and now it's only three. It's always on the same day and now my cramps are nearly not as bad as they where before. I have suffered some migraines, but nothing some Advil and a small nap can't cure. Overall, this pill has been great for me."


"Not as good as Flexeril or Baclofen, but it's better than nothing."


"So I had to switch to Chantel because I do not have insurance. I had emotional issues amd I think for me personally was due to switching birth control pills. I was leaving for school like I had time after time and this one day I was leaving and I saw my cat and I had tears well up in my eyes. Omg. It has been better since im on my second month. I read some comments and I guess I am experiencing some fatigue As well.  My biggest complaint for this is the acne!!! I didnt have flawless skin before but I would rarely get pimples and since I switched to this they are all over me! Face, chest, back of my neck and even on my scalp!!!! I can not wait to get a new pill! Acne alone makes me want to stop This pill!!"


"I would NEVER recommend this drug to ANYONE! Took 1 pill about 3 hours before bed. Finally got to bed at 3 am, and layed there for an hour with such nausea I had to get up. Tried to take some Pepto-Bismol for it and no sooner than I took it, I got violently ill! I was vomiting the rest of the night until around 6 am. I have no problem at all with taking regular Amoxicillin, so whatever else is in here, my body rejects it strongly! One minute I'd be sweating like it was 120 degrees, the next I'd have the chills so bad it felt like I was outside with shorts and a tank top on in the middle of winter (like now). NEVER AGAIN! Stay as far away from this drug as possible!"


"I went to a neurologist for nerves...like a live wire that started buzzing in my body 24/7. It wasn't painful, but annoying and concerning since it started up one day and it's been over a year. I'm getting testing done to rule out any physiological issues, but in the meantime, my doctor prescribed me Gabapentin 300 mg, 3x/day. Wow! I love this drug. I'm calmer, happier, and also have an increased sex drive. Works great for anxiety too. Didn't do much for my insomnia. Time seems to stand still though which is strange, but I don't mind. I can tell when I need another dose to calm my 'buzzing' feeling as it wears off after about 4 hours. My appetite was not affected and I did not gain weight."


"Over the last couple of years, all of the stress from moving far away from my family and having a stressful job got to me.  I started to experience panic and anxiety every now and again, to a build up of where I couldn't function or leave the house.  I was first put on Lexapro, and I had a terrible experience and thought I was going to die.  I finally made it back home to my old family doctor who decided to to try me on Zoloft, first at 25mg for a week and then 50 mg.  The first 3-4 weeks I noticed absolutely no change, and was taking Klonopin and anti-nausea meds to survive.  Then about 5 weeks in I noticed a profound difference.  I was my normal self!  I could go out in public, function, and fight off the panic/anxiety.  So happy now!"


"Great for insomnia."


"I hear a lot of people saying the same thing about this being sort of like a miracle drug that is what my psychiatrist and dr call to.

 It is quite amazing how you can be going through a full blown panic anxiety attack and just not too long after taking xanax. It's like night and day.

 It's definitely good to have one of these on hand if you suffer from anxiety or panic disorder. Sometimes just knowing I have it and helps me. anyway 10 out of 10 very addictive but definitely works. As long as you're not popping them every couple hours I think most people on here will find that it works great.."


"It started out great but now my depression is starting to come back. I'm bipolar and it's not working anymore."


"Diagnosed 3yrs ago, participated in Strattera study, did not help at all. Finally started Adderall 20mg XR two days ago. Main difference is the absence of fatigue and quieted mind. I can actually sit and not have to argue with myself, overwhelming feelings gone for the most part. Insomnia straight away first night, hardly any sleep again last (2nd) night, underlying headache now. Definite loss of appetite, appreciate the lost lbs but still have to eat!"


"I started taking Repatha in April 2017 and the first thing I noticed was back pain, then muscle pain. I can't use my right arm for much and can't open jars and things that required using my wrist. I am dizzy headed, and feel so bad all the time. (Fatigue I guess) I am taking 2-3 hour naps during the day and I am only 51. I've never done this before.  I talked to my doctor and she said come off of the Repatha for a month and see how I feel. She's not sure it's the medicine.  Repatha is really easy to use and is shipped right to my door in a cooler package. Repatha dropped my bad cholesterol from 187 to 67 after 3 doses. (bi-weekly). I don't know what to do about taking This drug.  I think it's making me feel really bad all the time."


"I just started this last week and I've had the worst nausea in the world ,can't even sleep I take it at night and wake up feeling really unwell .  I'm taken it to regulate my period but I swear it's not worth it I want to stop but idk if I should wait to see if it would go away, I'm extremely emotional and grumpy .I get mad for anything and cry for anything it's ridiculous ! I don't know what to do ! Help ?!"


"I got my liletta inserted in October 2016. I went for my first month follow-up in mid-November and it was coming out a bit. My obgyn replaced it and told me to come back in another month to check it again. Today, while at the gym, it completely came out! Not sure if my body rejected it or what. The duration of my having the liletta, I gained weight and kept it on, super difficult to lose it! Not to mention the acne and cramping. I think I'll stick to tri sprintec. Good luck, ladies."


"Was on the combined pills before that made me crazy. But this pill actually doesn't do any of that for me. Sure I've gained like 20 pounds in the few months I have been taking it. I have a few more cramps then usual. No abnormal bleeding. I got a little bit more acne then usual. But this pill does the trick for me."


"I've been taking this for about two weeks to combat cellulitis and after first trying Keflex and Bactrim which did not work, the Augmentin is working quite well.
I haven't had any stomach upset or GI discomfort.
 I haven't had any Diarrhea that couldn't be easily stopped with a normal dose of over-the-counter Loperamide. Had a slight bit but the Loperamide fixed that right up.

"


"I have been on generess fe for over a year. I do not ovulate as much as "normal" women so I was only having a period maybe once every 6 months. I know that may sound fantastic, but I got a horrible yeast infection that would not go away no matter what I tried (prescription and non prescription). However after starting generess fe, it cleared up within the first week! As a lot of other have said I do experience some nausea right before I'm about to start my period and my breasts have always been rather tender. But I do love only having a light, light period for a maximum of 4 days! I never experience spitting and overall I love generess fe!"


"I received my first dose with high expectations only to be let down with daily bleeding and rapid weight gain. I would not recommend this drug to anyone."


"First dose worked great. Then comes horrible pain. I only use in dire straits when it's been 5  days and nothing else works. Sometime it takes days for Movantik to even kick in. That's what made me find this board, it's been 3 days this time and it hasn't worked, but I haven't had any stomach pain. My pain experience doesn't sound as bad as some of yours. Try heating pad on stomach. Or my joke, just stay full of poop! It feels better!"


"Taking 5 mgs AM & PM. Absolutely no side effects so far. Dosage is sublingual and the pill tastes horrible. Feel definite lift in spirits. Hasn't done much for the obsessions though."


"I have been on Chantix for 4 weeks and I must say this medicine works...for me at least. I have been smoke free for 16 days now! For the side effects well lets just say I have some nausea, dreams (which I love) and frequent urination. I've also become a little more emotional than usual but to me its all worth it because I've been trying to quit for years and now it's finally happening thanks to Chantix."


"Hi guys, question actually. I have been on it for about a month and I have experienced quite a lot of bleeding. Which isn't so worrisome. Except for the fact that controlling my appetite has been an issue, I don't have any crazy complaints. The reason I had the implant inserted to begin with was because I had a miscarriage, and it was horrible and I never wanted to go through anything like that again. But, since I've had it placed, I have felt so incredibly tired, similar to when I was pregnant. Is this a possible side effect?"


"I received the implant in December 2012 because I had problems remembering to take a pill everyday and my doctor thought it would be good for me since I did well on the shot at one point. The first 4-5 months were a little rough. I had my period for a few days, it would go away and suddenly be back 5 days later. I just never knew when it would hit but it was always at least fairly light and manageable. After that 4-5 months my period completely stopped. I did get it a couple time but I knew it was from stress I put on my body that caused it (new diet, suddenly working out, extremely stressful work week...). I love it. I just got a second one put in and am going through the adjustment once again but it's not nearly as bad as the first time."


"I hated this medication. It gave me insomnia, I was agitated and fidgety all the time. I was on it for 3 days and noticed I couldn't handle it. I was on for 200mgs per day. In order for me to sleep I had to take 10mgs of melatonin. I was good prior to being on antidepressants. I was also shuddering and had tremors."


"My daughter just started this medicine and she is still having seizures.  Before the  seizures were not happening during the as often, now it is happening more frequently.   I still yet to see any real good results..."


"I have been on Trulicity for a month and have lost 10 lbs (yay), but after the first week and a half, I had the nausea, vomiting on both ends over a period of 3 days. I thought I had food poisoning. Then today, exactly one month since my first dose,(3 weeks since last episode) the nausea, vomiting, etc came back. I had to leave work early. It comes on so quickly, I couldn't get home fast enough. Not sure if I will stay on this med, but my sugar levels have been excellent."


"Was given compazine for the first time in the ER. It was mixed in a cocktail for my headache. After 3 minutes I started feeling uneasy and I started to have a full in panic attack, I’ve never felt that in my life! I ripped my IV out of my arm and started kicking the walls and stomping , they thought I was insane! I told them it was the medicine , they didn’t do anything just released me and I felt like my skin was crawling for 3 days. Was the absolute worst experience of my whole life !"


"For severe pain and problems in the lower back this should be the very least that is recommended for pain, at least temporarily until something else can be figured out (injection blocks, PT, etc). This has helped me more than almost anything else I've tried, and after taking these my sharp shooting pain turns into just a "heart-beat" type throb that I can feel in my lower back."


"Several years ago my husband died unexpectedly, and the shock, grief, and stress caused my skin to react violently. I developed hives, rashes, and cystic acne all over my face, back, and chest. My dermatologist put me on steroids and Minocyclin. Those prescriptions worked to clear up my skin conditions, but whenever I tried to get off the antibiotics, the acne would flare up horribly. Three years later, I am still on Minocyclin. I am trying to wean my system off the antibiotics by skipping a dose once a week, then twice a week, etc. Finacea to the rescue! I have been using Finacea for two weeks, and I noticed a significant improvement in my skin in just the first day. When my skin erupts, the Finacea fights back, reducing inflammation."


"I'm gonna keep it short and sweet; I've been on about a week, taking it to help with PMS. No initial symptoms other than slight increase in random emotional upheaval.
After about 3 days, exhaustion kicked in along with unnecessary bursts of anger, frustration or sadness.
4-6 days, mass fatigue, appalling headaches (I promise you, I'm not exaggerating!) crazy outbreaks of spots, nausea and lightheadedness.
I'm going to stick it through for at least another week and will update. I would obviously prefer to follow through see if it settles down but I have rather a lot to do in the next few months and would rather not be impeded by my hormones.
Good luck! It's worth a try- you can always take it out if it disagrees with you.
-Alex Sterling"


"This medication worked for about a month and then I started have more episodes of Atrial Fibrillation in between doses.  It made me sick to my stomach, nauseous, and with bad stomach ache."


"I was nervous about using the one day Monistat because of all the negative reviews I read but you have to remember that everyone reacts differently to everything, so keep that in mind! I used it before I went to bed and I felt some burning about 15-20 minutes after I did it, but that only lasted about an hour and it wasn't intense or anything ridiculously uncomfortable at all. I woke up to take my morning bathroom trip and I didn't feel any of my normal burning or itching when I went pee, so needless to say it does work! I still feel a little itchy but it doesn't burn or irritate me like before and I didn't expect it to cure me completely in one day. I suggest wearing a pad because of the leaking!"


"When I began taking Adderall in my early 20's, from dose one I could say I feel "normal" for the first time in my life since I was a young boy. I was happy and life had meaning and a reason. It allowed me to become productive, and I loved this new feeling of well being in both mind and body. It came after a decade of severe depression, anxiety and panic states, and a multitude of psych issues, and I was like a person on the outside, but inside a disease of agonizing mental anguish and physically I hurt of severe pain but no physical evidence that I was like a 20 year old young man who was only alive because I would not die. A tablet of Adderall changed my life and it is my key to life worth living."


Aspirin / butalbital / caffeine / codeine

"Beyond  any questions this is the best Migraine/headache medication ever made, but I dread that this is on the hit list to get rid of by the government !"


"I've just started experiencing allergies one year ago and only during the winter. I've owned my own business for the last 15 years and a new particular product that I use on my clients triggers my allergies. (There is no other product option for me to use). When winter hit again this year and the symptoms started again. I've tried EVERYTHING Allegra D is the absolute only thing that works! However, I have severe dry mouth, bad post nasal drip, and constant coughing. I use a over the counter mucus release medicine which WORKS! At the end of my work day it's terribly hard to breath so I'm going to try Afin with the Allegra D."


"I have been on/off of Phentermine since April 11, 2013. With all my breaks to break the plateau I have been on it combined total for 2 months. I lost 20lbs my first month without any breaks and lost 10lbs my second month. I mostly walked for my exercise. About 4-5 days a week. I quit drinking everything besides water. I ate a strict diet of only white meat, protein, veggies, and fruit. I rarely ate carbs and if I did it was whole wheat/grain. I have stalled so bad on my weight loss but haven't gained anything and have not been having a good diet. Starting tomorrow I will have been off of it for 1 month. I plan to start my last bottle tomorrow to drop my last 20lbs."


"I was given the liquid form of Carafate w/Lidocaine, in the ER yesterday since I have had horrible diarrhea (prior I had normal BM's). I went to the ER with severe upper abdomen pain that came in waves radiating to my back x5 days, not able to eat/drink anything with nausea. I could feel the weight dropping drastically. I was advised (just by speaking to me) by a Doc, that I had an Ulcer. No testing of any kind, e.g, labs, physical exam, urinalysis (as I also complained of severe low back pain that has been debilitating & getting progressively worse, which the 2 may not be related), CT's, etc. I was then given a disgusting liquid (Sucralfate, which I could barely keep down). I was then discharged, diagnosis Gastritis! !"


"Taking the shot is convenient because you only have to get it every few months. It definitely does its job in preventing pregnancy! I am on my third month of being on the shot and I am choosing to switch to the pill. I never broke out in the past, but since starting the shot, my acne has been awful. I got my period twice a month and broke out twice a month. Periods were light with light cramps (compared to when I wasn't on birth control and had severe cramps). The worst part is that before getting my period, my WHOLE body would ache. I get headaches every day since getting the shot. My appetite before getting my period had significantly increased and I have been gaining weight. No thanks depo!"


"Was a 2 pack a day smoker. Took Chantix for about 4 months.  Within 3 days I went from 2 packs to about 8 cigarettes a day. Quit smoking completely within the first month. Side effects were minimal, some weird dreams and mild agitation.  I actually miss the vivid dreams.  I'm at 8 months smoke free now. You do however have to want to quit.

My prescription was paid for by a smoking cessation program in my state."


"I have been taking 3 mg 1/2 hour before bed for about a month. The first night I took it I woke up in the middle of the night incredibly thirsty, went to get a drink and lost all coordination.  My husband found me whining on the floor, sweating profusely, burning with fever.  He had to carry me to bed.  By the time he decided to take me to the ER I was cool as a cucumber and sleeping like a baby.  I decided to stick with it and try again. (no luck with SSRIs for relief from moderate/severe depression & anxiety and insomnia)  I slept the entire next day, took the 30mg pill again and had no similar episode. Very gradually the sleepiness has waned along with symptoms. Am optimistic, though I do need to resist over eating, as have gained 5 lbs."


"I took alli faithfully prior to the 2014 recall.  It worked wonderful.  I lost a lot of weight and inches.  Since it came back on the market I have been taking it to lose again what I gained back and to help me as I quit smoking.  It no longer works at all like it did prior to the recall.  Something has changed in the product, what?  I have contacted GSK for input, waiting for a reply."


"I had used Botox injections for migraines and they WORK, not only is the Botox a temporary paralysis in the muscles but in the nerve endings as well and thus reduced and/or lessened pain.

Then there is the added perks of smoothing lines in the face (as the face is the only place on the body where the muscles are attached to our skin, thus the temporary paralysis causes the wrinkles to dissipate)"


"I am taking Lyrica 75 mg every night, per doctors instructions. I have had no relief for my lower back and right hip and right leg pain. I have also had my 3rd steroid injection and if anything- my pain is worse. I am so tired and desperate for relief. I feel like I have no quality of life."


"I posted about a month ago, and feel that I should post again. It's been 46 days since I started epiduo. My scars are still fading, my skin looks and feels tighter (in the best way), and I feel as if my pores are getting smaller. I've read people say this doesn't happen with epiduo, but it's happened to me. I did just get 2 new pimples, but those are the first since the second week of using this med, and I just started my period. But I'll take it compared to what my skin was before! Huge tip: download the epi-tracker in the App Store. Take a picture every morning to track the progress and keep you committed! It tells you how many days you've been using it and lets you compare the progress. super helpful."


"I take Birth Control pills as a way to calm and treat my cramps during periods. I noticed an instant improvement my first month: lighter bleeding and half as painful cramps. As time went on I noticed I had a rhythm of sorts and had a painful (but still less painful than before Birth Control pills) period once every three months.
At the end of a year of taking them I had a week off of pills and noticed my headache was gone so I switched to Zovia at my doc's recommendation.
I liked my Microgrestrin, though. A little bit of weight gain, cleared my acne, lighter bleeding and less cramps."


"Was switched to this after the generic version by ranbaxy was discontinued. Developed symptoms of tolerance straightaway. It causes my brain to scream out in pain all the time and I keep getting unwanted thoughts. I also developed muscular aches and pains all over and other drugs just kept causing my muscles to contract and be unable to relax. I tried stopping many times but kept returning cuz of the nausea and vomiting and all the other symptoms above. I have been off it for about three months and have been back on it for three days. Already I hear my brain screaming out in pain and the unwanted thoughts return. The muscle aches seem to occur only in conjunction with another drug. I am taking it only because of the grief I feel in my heart"


"This drug is great! I have been taking it for about 6 months and have lost almost 30 lbs without trying at all! I do pee more but my sugar levels are awesome now. I just love it!"


"I had anxiety that was getting more and more severe as the days went by. It was really hard to be around people. I would get nervous and stiffen up and also feel very paranoid that people noticed my discomfort. I started to take Paxil starting at 10 mg. For the first little while nothing was different about my anxiety but soon it was so amazing. I was talking so much without getting nervous. I could look people in the eye and could enjoy my life. All of a sudden things were much more bearable. The only bad part was that it made me kinda absent minded like I didn't really pay attention much, but overall was extremely happy with the results and am glad I only have to take 10 mg a day. Hope my entry helps."


"Escitalopram (Lexipro) has significantly decreased my constant anxiety.   I suffered from non-stop worry and fear related to my job, future, social gatherings, business meetings, etc.  Now I rarely suffer from negative, ruminating thoughts and I  enjoy life and work much more.  I feel so much more connected to the world around me, having previously felt so different and alienated.  There have been some negative side effects including a significant drop in my libido.  But even my wife would tell you that she prefers the stable, calm person that I am today instead of the irritable, anxious and, yes, sex-obsessed, person that I was prior to seeking treatment."


"After having difficulties with Simvastatin (sudden flailing of limbs), Lovaza (hyperhydrosis), Tricor (worse hyperhydrosis, fatigue, acid reflux), and high dose Niacin (same but worse), I was put on Zetia. hyperhydrosis to the point of hyponatremia (constant sweating even in 30F weather & low sodium), inability to walk & breathe for more than a few steps at a time, reduced cardiac & respiratory function, clammy skin, constant feeling of being on fire (normal body temp but FELT like I was burning alive), fatigue, and...severe craving for milk. I was drinking 2 to 2 1/2 GALLONS of milk PER DAY. I was always dehydrated. I gained 50 lbs on skim milk. Did lower my triglycerides but almost killed me. Improved swiftly after stopping Zetia."


"I've been taking Avapro to prevent diabetic kidney disease, as I only have half of one kidney left after two bouts of kidney cancer.  So far, so good.  The Avapro has lowered my blood pressure also - sometimes goes a little too low, which is when I feel tired.  Other than that I have no noticeable side effects.  However, my doctor will have to find some other medication to protect my remaining partial kidney because my insurance company won't pay for Avapro anymore - even though my doctor says nothing else works as well.  "


"My anesthesiologist prescribed be Belbica for the RSD. No relief and a migraine to boot.  So about two weeks ago he switched me to Nucynta ER 100 bid with a max of 4 Norco 7.5/325 for breakthrough pain daily. I am waiting for the intrathecal pain pump. My insurance company denied the procedure saying they needed more info so now they are going to have a "peer to peer" TODAY  with the spinal surgeon. I am tired of all the different medications, the side effects and feeling like a lab tab. Have maxed out the lumbar punctures too as minimal relief was achieved. I am fortunate to have a fantastic anesthesiologist  (pain mgmt) who genuinely cares about ME and the situation I am in. Nucynta seems to give little relief. Will take any I can get"


"I began taking Topamax about a year ago after suffering from weekly migraines since age 15. I increased the dose to 200mg a day before it seemed to be a therapeutic dose for me. My migraines reduced a lot for a long time but I also do not drink alcohol, caffeine, or eat chocolate, cheese. The last few weeks my migraines are back with great intensity. One lasted 4 days. So I will be going back to my doctor. Topamax did not affect my appetite at all. I get occasional tingling."


"Hi I've been taking lexapro since 2014
it helps a lot
although I still have some anxiety but it works wonders, no side effects I take 20mg"


"My Doctor diagnoised me as having Acid Reflux over 2 years ago. He put me on Omeprazole. I take 2-20mg capsules per day and I have'nt had a problem with Hartburn ar Acid Reflux since!!!

It is GREAT medicine!"


"I have been on Chantix (for the 2nd time) since March 1st this year.  I had my last cigarette on March 6th.  Although I started back after I used Chantix the first time, this is the very best way to quit smoking in my opinion.  I have had some constipation and really cool dreams in color (no bad dreams), but all in all, I have had very little in the way of side effects.  I am a nearly 49 year old woman who started smoking at 17.  I do sometimes want a cigarette, but its not an unbearable feeling, and if I go for a walk, or find something to do, it goes away quickly.  I would recommend this to anyone who has decided that they want to quit."


"This medication is God send.  I have been an opiate addict for over 10 years. I have tried Methadone, Suboxone, being totally sober (which caused me to go insane as well as suicidal).  I truly have hope for my future now and after about 14 years of searching to just feel "normal" I finally do.  Within two weeks of getting my dosage correct my parents and friends could see a MAJOR difference in me, my attitude towards life, my appearance, my motivation and overall happiness."


"I got Nexplanon inserted early December 2014. I had two months of bliss, nothing changed. It was mid-February where things started getting jacked up. I started getting my period 6 days on, 6 days off, and that has lasted me up until now, September. I have also been getting headaches that last DAYS, and do not go away with the help of Ibuprofen, 1000 mg does nothing to help. I have already talked with my doctor and she agreed to take it out soon to try something else. I normally wouldn't care so much about the bleeding, but it's the stiff neck, headaches and frustration from that I can't handle."


"Just turned 50 and I've fought with Bipolar Disorder and Depression my entire life.  I've been taking 300mg of Lamictal to control mood swings and 1.5mg of Klonopin to treat chronic anxiety.  Depression was still so overwhelming that I asked for an anti-depressant.  The MD prescribed 200mg of Wellbutrin SR which had a positive effect, yet did not get rid of the underlying thoughts of death and dying; many of you will understand that I'm talking about a coping mechanism not actually wanting harm myself.  A pharmacist told me to ask my MD about Deplin and that was the best medical advice I've ever received!  I've been taking 15mg daily for over two months and have not felt this "normal" for many years!  Thanks for reading my opinion."


"I've always had clear skin until I got pregnant when I was 29. Suddenly I had cystic pimples on my chin almost constantly. When I had my baby it didnt get any better, I was tired of having the painful bumps on my face all the time so I told my doctor about it, she perscibed minocycline and within a week I noticed a huge improvement, my chin has totally cleared up !!"


"*Ladies this is a real experience.
I had unprotected sex around the time I was ovulating. So the chances of me getting pregnant was pretty high. I took the pill 24 hours later with my dinner and I was worried it wouldn't work. At first I didn't get any symptoms then a couple days to a week go by and I started to experience early pregnancy like symptoms. Today, I got my my period on time so relax it works .  "


"Onglyza has worked great for me with a A1c of 6.5 and fasting blood glucose level of usually around 105-115.  However. Since losing my insurance have not been able to afford and my blood glucose is now higher with a fasting of 125-140.  Good news, the manufacturer has a financial assistance program and I have just received free 90 day Onglyza! Praise The Lord!"


"Preexisting spinal stenosis and diabetic neuropathy, then twisted back getting off a MRI table. Searing pain and unable to walk at all (normal is with a walker).  Fell the next day and ended up in ER, 2.5 of valium and was able to self-transfer from bed to wheelchair to toilet etc.
Dr took me off valium and put on tramadol and it does NOT work as well, am losing mobility now.  Saving the remaining valium for very bad days while waiting to see a pain specialist.

76 yo, many physical issues, why can't they just treat based on quality of life at this point?  With the tiny dose of valium (2.5 ,3x day) I can move.  without it, I'm in agony."


"I have tarsal coalition and if I am on my feet for too long I can hardly walk from the pain in my ankle. I have suffered from this since I was about 8 years old. I am 52 now and my Dr prescribed this medication for the arthritis in my hands, it didn't seem to help my hands a lot but I tried it on my ankle one night and literally within 5 minutes the pain was gone. It is amazing and I love this stuff."


"10 weeks - 50lbs down - BMI 40 to 32

First two weeks, side effects were CrAzY, almost quit.  Now outside of my mouth and regular profuse sweating, all is well.  Doing a very low calorie low fat diet with raquetball 3 days a week.

Hit a plateau, incorporating weights now.  40lbs to go."


"I’ve suffered RLS for three decades. My father and probably grand mother suffered. My doctor, as a last resort, requested the Neupro patch. I’m at 2mg at 2 months, and it has changed my life. But it takes time! It did not work like magic at first. But following instructions and letting it integrate gave me that “magic.” I felt groggy for the first month, but that’s resolved. I sleep through the night, almost forgetting the violent RLS that lurks behind my patch."


"I was prescribed Wellbutrin XR 300 mg over two years ago.  Prior to that, I had tried at least seven other anti-depressants.  None of the other drugs helped my depression.  I am so grateful for Wellbutrin."


"Honestly, I hate to write these reviews because I feel like they can scare people; however, I have been on Seasonique for 2 months now and have had some weird side effects. I was on Yasmin for a year and had no side effects from the beginning. When I switched to Seasonique, I experienced some nausea which was normal. Then I started breaking out really bad, which for me was never an issue before and I'm 21 years old. The part that really concerns me is that I've had a heavy period for 3 weeks that started while going into the second month. My normal periods are light and 4 days. It has also been accompanied by severe headaches. On the upside, I did not gain weight and I am not pregnant. "


"I started these pills 7 months ago, the first 3 months were awful, l got strong migranes and a lot of nausea. When I started the 4th pack I tried eating a small meal before taking the pill and noticed the effects were a lot less then they were when I took the pill with an empty stomach. Now I get no side effects and my periods are very regular. And no they don't make you gain weight as long as you're eating healthy and balanced meals "


"After 2 children, I have currently had Mirena in for 13 months. Here is my last 13 months: Mild cramping with insertion. Spotting continuously for 4 months straight. Strings sharp and poked my husband. 1st period was heavy. Continued spotting. Headaches. Complexion getting worse. Unusual hair growth. Mood swings. Fatigue. Unable to lose the baby weight. I finally stopped spotting at around 10-11 months after Mirena was put in. I now continue to have periods every other month that are mod-heavy. Also noticed a sour smell to my vagina. I feel like I am always moist and have suffered from yeast infections. On a good note it is low maintenance and I have not gotten pregnant. Strings also have softened."


"Works immediately and numbs the throat."


"Love this med.  Switched after 6 years on Atripla and can already feel the depression lifting.   Starting to sleep better after a couple of weeks on Stribild, too."


"I just started this medicine two weeks ago.  I'm 5'5" and 99 lbs.  I was suffering also from extreme anxiety.  I've used one to two mgs of Xanax to sleep for years.  The sleep doctor I see decided to add Remeron to the Xanax and I'm so pleased with the results in so far as anxiety and especially my appetite.  I've gained 5 lbs in the first two weeks and would like to get back to about 118lbs or so. "


Bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline

"had an endoscopy a few weeks ago for the main purpose of dilating the esophagus. I received a call a week later telling me about the H pylori so I began the regimen 7 days ago.   Today has been the worst of the 7 days I am very dizzy and nauseous. I am never hungry so it's been difficult to force feed just to get the pills down.  I have headaches and the metallic taste in my mouth. The two worse times are the lunch and dinner. I'm only 107 lbs so may just cut back a pill on my own pray that helps. I have neck pain and headaches but that could be due to a nerve block on the neck done 8 days ago. Will repost after the breathing test. I was told to stay away from Motrin which helps with my neck pain that's another aggravation. No bowel issues"


"I started using Botox as a prophylactic treatment for migraines last year.  It has saved my life.  I was having headaches 15-20x/month now I may have 1-4 with much less intensity.  It has been such a drastic change."


"I experienced severe headaches, backaches and bloodshot eyes."


"I started taking Phentermine on 4/1/2015.  I am a 5"5' female, 36 years old and I weighed 220 lbs.  Having 2 kids back to back really added a lot of weight in a really short amount of time and I was at a loss as to what to do.  I tried every diet I could think of but always ended up failing because lets face it, I dont have time to add another thing to my plate.  I am a wife, a mother of 2 small kids, a student and I work full time.  Not only has Phentermine given me the energy I need to keep up with my little ones, but I am maintaining school, work and home duties with no problem - I also exercise every day and eat 3 small meals a day.  As of 4/15/2015, I have lost 10 pounds! I love it so far!"


"I have bipolar problems and I'm taking 500mg Seroquel prolong once a day. It really has helped me on my mood swings. It's been five years now and I'm on methadone treatment too. I don't have any problems, I sleep pretty good now and I'm more stable."


"I was diagnosed with A.D.D and I've been using Adderall for just over 2 years now. My 9th year of school I finished with a very low GPA just over a 1.0 and finished most of my classes with either Fs or Ds but this past year that I was able to get my medicine I was awarded AB Honorle And passing every class with an A except 2 Bs. The mass improvement of my ability to focus and actually want to work actually made the principal think I was cheating since i've had such a bad school record (For grades)"


"I have been taking Pristiq for 8 months now and have gained 10kgs. My confidence improved but I find that I am easily angered and get quite snappy. I was worse when I was on 100mg, now I take 50mg am still snappy and angry. I have never in my life been this way until taking Pristiq. Back to the doctors for a change of medicines."


"I wish Xifaxan wasn't so expensive, because it has changed my life. I noticed a huge change in the range of foods that I could eat, and the level of chronic pain and diarrhea I was having, after taking a full course (which left me broke)."


"I have just started week 3 and still continue to smoke. I have no real desire to quit other than to be healthier for my children. During week one I noticed my smoking decreased from around a pack a day to a half pack a day, week two I still had some urge to smoke but could not stand more than 3 cigarette's per day. I just started week three and so far have not had a desire to smoke. This drug really works and I think if there is some willpower and want to succeed in place it works very well. Another plus to this medication is it reduces my desire to eat as well, so far I have lost 6 pounds. The negatives.... trouble sleeping, nausea, constipation, fatigue."


"I've suffered from OCD for about three years. It was pretty bad but still manageable, but then two months ago it became unbearably horrible, my life was a nightmare. I would spend almost every waking hour ruminating about my obsessions while feeling intense anxiety. Then I began taking zoloft. I was started on 25 mg and I noticed some improvement within 5 days, and there was massive improvement within 9 days. I've been on it for a month now, and I'm at 100 mg. The OCD is definitely still here, but it takes up much less time and I am able to ruminate without feeling intense anxiety. I didn't have any major side effects. At the beginning I was yawning a lot and I felt more irritable. There's also lack of appetite, and I've lost 4 pounds."


"I've had undiagnosed off and on depression for most of my life, until a couple years ago, my depression started acting up really badly, so I went to my (former) doctor and he prescribed me 50mg of Zoloft and over time raised my dosage to 200mg, and it just made me hyper and shaky though it helped a little bit, since he wouldn't prescribe anything else. I found my new doctor, he prescribed me Prozac first, that just suppressed my moods, then we decided Paxil or paroxetine would be a good idea. At first it gave me a weird sedated/ strung out feeling but after the first week it made me feel alive for the first time in years, and got rid of my anxiety. But ask your doctor before getting off this medicine, or even changing doses."


"I have been taking the 20mg Celexa for about 2 months now and just raised my dose to 40 mg. I really do feel so much better. I have the occasional mood swings but other then that I'm not depressed or I haven't had any more panic attacks like I had previously before placed on it. I would say its doing the job. The only side effects would be trouble sleeping sometimes and constant sweating throughout the day, but it's been better lately."


"I have been on 10 mg for 8 weeks.  It does help with my depression and panic attacks.  But I have gained weight and feel numb towards my feelings.  My sex drive is gone.  I workout every day, but the weight is still coming. I have never had a problem losing weight, but now I do.

The medicine keeps me from feeling the lows,  but also from feeling the highs. I can feel that it has slowed metabolism down.  I don't no what I sound do, because like I said it has helped."


"I was put on Celexa last Thursday due to the fact, I had a major anxiety attack while working Wednesday. Felt like I was having a heart attack, but it was anxiety due to some bad news about lay/offs at work and I have a family to provide for. My PCP prescribed me a 10mg dose of Celexa once daily, I take it before I go to bed at night so I do not feel the grogginess and give it time to work through my system during the night. I have been taking it for about 5 days, but I am feeling better already. I know it takes about a week for it to really work in your system but I have a quick reflex system so medicines absorb quicker in me. I have had a few side effects, as far as sex-drive still pretty good. Yawning is sometimes a pain."


"I have been on Trulicity 0.75 for a little over a year. I seem to be nauseated and have headaches each week on the day after. When I first started taking Trulicity it was more like 3-4 days of feeling sick, with horrible headaches. My A1C went from 13 to an 8, (also taking Tresebia daily) and haven't noticed any side affects, with the exception that when I would take both shots first thing I the morning (on opposite side). I find that when taking both of these medications I take Tresebia first thing in the morning everyday, and Trulicity around noon (once per wk.) making sure to shoot them on opposite sides, this has so far helped with the nausea and headaches. Also sipping on lemon water with crushed ice. Hope this helps."


"I suffer from moderate, sometimes severe anxiety. General life stress, such as my job (bad bosses), my kids arguing over any & everything, etc...
I've been on Xanax (alprozolam) for about 2 years on & off. Recently I've started experiencing panic attacks with psychotic features (self-diagnosing here) and as soon as I take a .5mg Xanax tablet, I'm fine within 5-10 minutes. This little tablet has been a lifesaver for me."


"Epiduo forte is a great solution for acne.  My acne was very bad at the start and gradually got better. My face started clearing up at 3 and a half months but I was still getting blemishes. This medication takes a long time to work so you have to stick it out.  My face is now completely clear but it took 5 months. Please stick out the long period because it takes time to work.  You will be very happy and more confident at the 5 month mark"


"DO NOT TAKE THIS BC . Worst BC ever . I wish I would've listened to the reviews. This BC ruined  72 hours of my life this week. Horrible side effects after just 3 days. irritable, annoyed with everything , loud noises hurt my head ,light hurt my eyes , and I was snapping at my husband for any little thing he said or did . Horrible stomach issues .  Watery poop (sorry tmi) in the middle of the night like at 2am 3 am having to sit on the toilet for 30 min . 3rd day I called my Ob for a new brand to start. I can't continue this BC . I refuse to feel like feel 1 more day. Compare pros and cons of other BC's. I might add this was free through insurance if I had to pay 200$ or more a month I would pay the 200$ vs taking this 1 that is free."


"I have severe OCD.  I wasn't diagnosed until I was about 19 or 20 at which point they immediately started shoving antidepressants down my throat.  They caused immediate ED so I quit taking them.  Well, for the most part, it's never come back. Pills don't work, pumps don't work, I've gone to therapy and everything else under the sun to try and fix the problem with no luck.  I take doctor monitored testosterone injections so my levels are good yet not only do I still have ED, but no sex drive, and now I can't even feel it when I have an orgasm anymore.  I took Buspirone hoping to help this and the results were an epic failure.  A complete waste of money.  I'm 45 and have basically given up on love and happiness."


"What people need to understand is that Forteo is not in the same class as the other osteoporosis medications reviewed. Forteo is the only one which is designed to rebuild bone, the others are designed to stop bone loss.....big difference!"


"I woke up this morning, and could not keep anything down! Not even water, but then remembered that I use this to prevent gassy stomach from chili. I  stumbled to the cabinet, and there it was!

I made a 10 oz of water with 4 tea bags in it, and am able to hold this liquid down! ER visit avoided! And now I'm able to hold down toast!

If you have tummy complaint that is NOT an emergency, try this stuff at regular strength. You might be surprised at how well it works."


"I was given Demorol for pain in the ER about (3)days ago for terrible menstrual cramps and I can say it is definitely a 10 for pain, but the side effects are not the best. I have been drowsy, thirsty, and still a little dizzy, but I guess it depends on the individual."


"I tried the MYLAN 5% patches that the VA prescribes... and like other Vets, I can accurately report they are GARBAGE and don't stick to the skin.

I tried the topical cream... which was ok if in a pinch... but it's STICKY!  I have to cover both arms and both legs repeatedly so this wasn't necessarily a good fit for me.

FINALLY I was prescribed the QUALITEST brand of the 5% lidocaine patch through the VA and am VERY happy with the product.  The patches actually stick to my skin and stay put!  Of course, don't get them wet or do activities where you will sweat quite a bit or they will start peeling at the edges.  I'm just thankful they actually stay on.

I use them mostly at night when I'm falling asleep.  It helps SO SO SO much!!!"


"I have been suffering from recurrent uti's for over 20 years. I have had 5 cystoscopes,  bladder biopsies, urine cytology to determine a cause. I've been on prophylaxis antibiotics to no avail and the constant cystitis/uti's were ruining my life.

My 3rd urologist gave me Hiprev a number of months ago and it has changed my life. I have not had a uti since!!"


"The excruciating pain I had been experiencing with my periods, went away almost instantly with Sprintec, but I did have (painless) breakthrough bleeding that hasn't let up so I'm trying a different brand."


"Worked great for my cough but I made the mistake of taking it on an empty stomach and 8 hours later am still severely nauseous and vomiting."


"I was put on lamictal about 9 Years ago.. Tried everything else nothing worked.. I have bipolar..severe panic attacks and agoraphobia.. I was in horrible condition... Started at lowest dose and stayed at 300mg
...fine until about 8 months ago and got scerlitis of eye.. Went to eye doctor treated with steroids... But it just coming back... Finally realized it must be my medication.. Quit lamictal and it was gone.. When I saw my doctor I told her and she said yes that is a side affect and I could never take again.. OMG.. Best med ever for bipolar.. Some anxiety break thrus..but 1st time I ever really felt normal.. After this got another Dr put me on Paxil.. OMG.. What a nightmare.. I bottomed out.. Ground zero... Now on nothing for 3 weeks.."


"I have had RSD (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy) now for 8 years.  After being diagnosed with RSD, I was given Methadone.  It gave me my life back without making me feel 'buzzed'.  I also haven't had to increase my dosage over the years.  You don't develop tolerances with this like you would with the other narcotics. For those who need it - it does the job."


"I've been on Nardil for migraine prevention, probably 5 years now. My neurologist prescribed it after nothing else would work, including Depakote and Topamax. My original dosage was 15 mg 3 x day. I tried going off of it last year, 1 pill/week, as directed by neurologist, but it was a horrible experience with 3 weeks of diarrhea, weakness and depression, so cut it down to 1/2 pill/week. Still bad experience. Had to go back on it. Tried again this summer, cutting it by 1/4 pill/week...much better results. However when down to last pill in morning, migraines hit with a vengeance. Have upped it back up to 1.5 pills/day. Plan to try to decrease again, but even slower. Other than migraines returning aggressively, no bad experience this time."


"Worst experience. My daughter was just 10 months old. I took first shot on January 9 and was supposed to take another one in March.
As soon as I took the shot my periods became irregular. I went to my GP she said it's very common and it will continue and will stop after few days. I had periods for more than 30 days. I started to react very weird in those days.  A few days later I felt some changes in my taste and then my husband asked me to do preg. Check. I was shocked to see the results. I never wanted to have a baby so soon.  I was depressed and used to cry a lot. It was the worst time of my life.I Finally decided to continue with the pregnancy. My daughter is now 3 yrs and my son 1.5 yrs old. I won't recommend at all. I don't want anyone else to suffer"


"I have had this birth control since May 30 2015. In many ways it's been a godsend- I haven't had the horrible change in mood I did with the pill, and it hasn't affected my weight or skin. It's convenient not to take it every day. Like others, I bled for months after it was implanted- i was bleeding lightly almost all of June 2015 through the end of January 2016, sometimes with short breaks. Then it  stopped in February, and I didn't menstruate for months. In July I had a miscarriage at two weeks. I bled for about 3 weeks after that, and just started a period yesterday. Overall I'd say I'm happy with this because the pill was comparatively much worse on a day to day basis (skin and mood), but i do wish there were something more reliable."


"I took Macrobid a few months ago for my UTI. Worked great. No side effects. This time after getting a UTI again, I was prescribed Macrobid again but this time I'm getting all the side effects. Fever, chill, body aches, fatigue, nauseated.. etc etc. I will probably stop using it now. My UTI does feel a bit better though."


"I just started using this product and I like it already. I hope to see great results in the future."


"I have been prescribed this medicine for my out of control blood pressure. First week no problems and my blood pressure went down tremendously. The second week not so good. I had muscle pains in my stomach and legs! Also my lips swelled up so bad! I couldn't continue taking that now on just lisinopril."


"Started 3 nights ago, 5 mg.  I take in the evening after dinner.  On the first morning I was constipated but no side effects since.  I notice a huge difference.  My pads are staying dry. I smoke and when I cough is the only time I leak now. My insurance covers it and my co-pay is only $3.65.  I can't wait to see if this works long term.  I'm lucky to have no side affects as I seem to be allergic to everything.  My metabolism seems to be slower than most people so I think the 5 mg's is enough for me.  I worry about weight gain because I'm already considered obese.  Before I started taking it I would leak for no reason at all.  I would have to use 4 or 5 pads a day. Nights were horrible would wake up soaked.  Not any more."


"I had runny nose, blocked ears, headache, sore throat with mucus, Its great! I took one pill and saw relief, so 4 hours later I took the second one. Now I am wide awake. It's almost 4 am. Take it earlier."


"Wonder pill as far as I'm concerned. I worry in case I run out, or, horror of horrors, they stop making it. The pain and other migraine symptoms seem to switch off in less than an hour after taking it, and side effects of sore/sensitive throat are not bothersome.  I used to have 2 or more a month lasting 3 days, and nothing would make me comfortable."


"At first I was very pleased with Apri. I initially began taking birth control to control severe PMS and cramping and have switched pills 3 times, most recently to Apri. After taking it for 6 months, however, it stopped controlling my PMS and hormones and after three months of getting my heavy periods/cramps again I went into a new (different) doctor and found out I had high blood pressure. As an athletic, non-smoking, health nut 18 year old I was shocked at this information, and my new doctor explained to me how they were going to discontinue providing prescriptions for this pill as well as several others because of these issues. "


"I am a 24 year old female suffer of Bi-Polar and felt completely helpless and depressed all the time, that is until I started taking Citalopram. I now very rarely experience the 'manic' periods, and my concentration and confidence levels have dramatically increased. I was only supposed to be on this medication for 6 months, however when I tried to go off them I hit rock bottom once again. I have now been taking Citalopram for over a year, and due the way it positively affects my life and relationships with family and friends, I am happy to stay on them for the time being. I highly recommend this medication for any bi-polar sufferer. (NB: I'm on 40mg)"


"I have been severely depressed since birth of my child 5 years ago.  I have been put on every medication out for depression and mood stability.  This medicine is the best. I have not felt this good in years."


"I have been on 150mg of Welbutrin SR for a little over 2 years. If I could go back and do it over again I never would have started taking it in the first place. It wasn't until I was taking the medication for about 4 months that I really started noticing hair loss. It slowly started to get worse. On top of that I noticed ringing in my ears. The first few months were great, I had more energy energy, I lost weight, and I felt great. I have been trying to wean myself off of Welbutrin, however it's been extremely difficult because of the horrible withdrawal symptoms. Even tapering off a little has been extremely difficult. I wish I would have done more research on the side effects and possible withdrawal symptoms."


"I tried Buspar for three months and it did not work at all for my anxiety."


"I've had excessively sweaty hands since puberty, probably since around age 12. It's been such an embarrassment my whole life. Shaking hands, holding hands, touching anyone's arm, face, etc....always gave me anxiety worrying about whether my hands were drenched. Wiping them on my pants, putting tissues in my pockets before I had to shake hands so I could dry them off....it's insane. I'm 27 years old now and finally asked my doctor about Drysol.I wish I would have found this product YEARS ago. It has given me so much more confidence. The sweat isn't completely gone, my hands still get clammy from time to time but I'd say it's reduced by at least 75%. Amazing!!"


"I have had the Mirena for 2 years now, and its one of the best birth control methods. I get more acne than I used to but its worth knowing that I'm unlikely to become pregnant. Over the time I've had it there has only been one bad experience over all. It was from the Mirena moving, and it hurt. Overall I would recommend the Mirena but not to anyone who is a teenager."


"It is effective, I have had it for 11 months and at first I didn't have my period for the next 3 months after the first month of having it, I thought it was great. After that I had my period every 2 weeks if not every other, cramps, headaches, and mood swings. It had been a horrible experience. The weight gain since I have had it in was 30 pounds. I weighed 132 lbs. a year ago and now I weigh 165 lbs.! I haven't changed my eating habits or working out habits. I love to run and the weight gain has taken a negative toll on it. I definitely do not recommend. 5'7 medium frame, always have been thin"


"I am 31 years old and have been on Lo Loestrin Fe for about 2 years now. My Dr. suggested to put me on this bc because the other birth control I was on was giving me severe mood swings. The thing I love about this bc is that I don't have my period AT ALL, not even once. The downside to this bc is that at the end of my pack I start to have a few days of mood swings, depression, anxiety and I get overly sensitive about stuff. Also, I gained a bunch of weight from taking this pill, before taking the pill I was 115 lbs and now I am about 145lbs and im 5"2. The other good side to the pill is that it stopped the cramping immediately. I wanna go off the pill but I am scared of the side effects of coming off it."


"This has literally changed my life. I was depressed, angry, anxious and didn't like myself very much. I could not stop my angry comments or pick myself up except for the children. Now I feel like I did 20 years ago. Happy, grateful for my lovely husband, enjoying socialising again. I wish I had taken it years ago."


"No side effects other than increased appetite during my first week of treatment, hugely increased quality of life.  Can't sing Cesamet's praises enough!"


"I have been on Adderall (60 mg) for 16 months (I am 21 years old). I was sleeping 16-20 hrs a day and when awake I was lethargic and had a compulsion sleep. I also have severe chronic pain, refractory depression, and panic disorder. So with so many problems I could hardly do a thing. Adderall was ideal because it helped treat my narcolepsy, it reduced the sedation from the opioids I take, it actually treats pain when added to opioids, it helped my depression which did not respond to over 40 drugs, and feeling better I stared to conquer my agoraphobia. It can't say it is a "cure" because I still struggle. I can still fall asleep, even when talking to a friend. Only problem was a little bruxism when I started and when the dose went up."


"I had been addicted to pain medication Oxycodones, Percocets, Vicodins, you name the pill, I've done it. I was severely addicted for about 2 years. I stole my mother's pain medicines that she needs, forged scripts, sold jewelry, lied, and went without food just to afford my pills and when I didn't have any pills? I got sicker than anyone who has been through it can imagine. I went into a detox after Mothers Day and was started on Suboxone. I take 16mg a day. I guess my dose is higher than most people due to the amount of pills I used to take (anywhere from 20-25 30mg Oxycodoness a day). On Suboxone I'm a better mother and person. I'm finally free of my addiction and now I'm just dependent on a medication that saved my life. Not a bad trade for a real life."


"Started having a few a-fib attacks a couple of years ago. I'm 77 and still very active. My cardiologist put me on Multaq 2 x/day and this seemed to work until a few months ago when I had several more attacks. Now am on propafenone 2 x/day and have had only one episode recently. My triggers are dehydration, stress (my husband has dementia) and caffeine. When I feel an attack coming on, I take four 5mg Valium tablets, 500 mg of magnesium and 2 adult aspirin. My Dr. has approved of this regime as I then go to sleep and when I wake up 4-5 hours later, I feel like a million bucks. So far so good. I do have a metallic taste in my mouth but I suck on Tic-Tacs and that helps. Oh, and deep breathing and relaxing tense muscles also helps.
"


"I have been on Lyrica for GAD for almost two years. It works!  Maybe not 100% of the time but it is by far the most effective drug I have taken.  I began with 50mg twice a day and had to increase to 100mg twice a day and have been on that regimen for 9 months.  Occasionally I need to up my dosage for a day or two. Usually I take an extra 100mg at night.  I am have been fearful that I would need to keep upping the dosage but that hasn't been the case."


"I have been on Antidepressants for years - After several different meds my doc has me on Celexa 40 mg - I was still experiencing anxiety and worsening depression so we tried Abilify 10 mg.  It was terrific until day 6 when my anxiety was horrible and I couldn't sit still at all.  This med tripled my anxiety so I stopped it.  I'm now taking 1/2 my Celexa (20 mg) and I started myself back on Welbutrin today - finally, the anxiety caused by the Abilify is gone - I see my doctor tomorrow - but I was just wondering what else works on Anxiety?"


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"If you have problems for the taste I would recommend getting some Gatorade and mixing with it instead of the flavor pacet and water. Tastes 10 times better and the electrolytes help."


"I've been on Belviq for 5 days.  I'm taking it for thyroid related weight gain. I'm 39, 5'2", and 30 lbs overweight - diet and exercise have not worked. The first few days were rough.  Severe dizziness, headaches, etc. In general, I could barely function, mostly because of the dizziness.  Now at day 5, I'm feeling much better, no headaches, dizziness is greatly improved, etc.  I have lost 1lb. in 5 days - this is impressive, as I was gaining 2 lbs weekly before Belviq.  I don't have enough time on Belviq to give a real review, just wanted to say hang in there, the side effects will subside after a few days.  Mine were bad, I wanted to stop taking it, luckily I stuck it out.  I'm very excited about what Belviq can help me accomplish!"


"I got this product since I had some mild pain and unusual vaginal discharge. I am on day one of Monistat3  treatment cream. I used the product before bed, got up to urinate in the middle of the night and it burns badly!

 I did not have this burning sensation before - worse than the VI! I showered to remove as much of the product as possible and it is still burning. Horrible experience and I will never use it again. I wish I had read the reviews before administration."


"I cannot work anymore. The pain in my feet and especially my heel is excruciating. I get dizzy spells. I have constant headaches. I get dizzy. My vision is cloudy on occasions. I have a flash of light in the right corner of my eye when I look far right then start to look left. I can no longer work. I can't hardly walk. I used to do heavy labor type jobs like carrying 80 pound bags of salt. My life is pretty much gone. I feel worthless because I can no longer work. God have mercy on the people who gave me this medicine."


"I have been taking Alli for 2 weeks and have experienced the good and the bad.  I am satisfied with my experience so far.  My negative side effects were completely my own fault as I did not watch what I ate one time and regretfully experienced the effects.  The positive side is that if you follow the plan and keep the fat under 15 grams you will be fine.  I am continuing with Alli."


"To everyone who is going through what I am going through - no Armour Thyroid medication! I've searched high and low for the medication with everyone telling me iIhave no choice but to try something different and my reply to the different pharmacies was I have been on every other thyroid medication there is, and they don't work! Well Thank God for my pharmacist Greg over at Riteaid he said there was a pharmacy in Beverly, Ma who will make my medication pills of AZrmour thyroid which is a little bit pricier 80.00 for the 90mg tablets of which I take 2 x 90mgs a day so 60 tablets for $80 so if you can find a pharmacy in your area that makes compounds you will be all set!"


"Endometrial stromal sarcoma: I've been on this medicine since hysterectomy/pathology report in March, about five months.  Too soon to tell if it is working but so far so good.  The side effects are as stated by many already...increased joint pain and stiffness everywhere and especially hands and feet, increased weight, minor and occasional dizziness, increased feeling of tiredness.  I'm going to request a bone density scan to monitor risk of osteoporosis.  It is all tolerable so far, but I hope it doesn't get worse and I hope none of it is permanent. "


"I've been on Vascepa (2 pills daily) for about 7 months now. I went from 475 to 625 in three months. I don't know how my try spiked. Now I have stomach pain along with knee and back pain. I had back surgery 4 years ago unrelated to taking the drug obviously. However I do have some stomach pain when laying on my belly."


"I've only taken this for three days and already I feel so much calmer.  I have struggled with anxiety for a long time and am on many antidepressants.  What a relief!  I would recommend this to anyone with anxiety."


"Overall I would say this medicine is very succesful in treating my depression.  However, ever since starting (5 months ago) I have insomnia and sexual difficulties.  These two problems are significant enough to where I am choosing to opt off this medicine.  That being said, these type of medicines have different side effects for each individual, i.e. there is no standard side effect.  I would highly recommend this medicine to anyone struggling with depression.  I wish I could stay on this medicine but unfortuantely my inability to sleep and have sex is enough to disturb my regular functioning (especially sleep)."


"I had moderate blood pressure. I have been on Azor for about a year. I take it at night to reduce the dizziness side effect."


"I was taking this for anxiety and had a REALLY bad experience with this medicine. I was also told that giving Metformin was not standard practice while taking this. It should be, I wanted to eat my refrigerator and could not sleep. Had nausea, headache, dizzines. I did not have suicidal thoughts."


"this and campho phenique are the best cold sore medicines you can get, or at least for me they work. The catch is I have to apply them immediately  after I feel the uncomfortable tingling, even before it breaks through the skin. If I wait for even a small bump to form before applying it, it will take at least 5-6 days before it starts to disappear. But if I do it immediately, the cold sore won't form. I'm on day 3 and my cold sore is almost gone. It bumped up very slightly the 2nd day but it wasn't even noticeable. It didn't turn red or white or that gross yellow color when it scabs over. Just looked like an incredibly tiny skin toned pimple.  And now it's smaller and flat and almost completely gone. But tonight it will be none existent "


"I started on Saxenda mid December 2016. So far I have lost more than 20 lbs. My back pain disappeared, my knee and joint pain disappeared. I am extremely excited with the success so far.  If my insurance would not have covered I would have considered paying for it myself. It was time to take care of me. The side effects so far have been nausea but nothing that was to intolerable in comparison to the positive outcome. I often have to remind myself to eat. I am up to 2.4 which I decided myself as I felt I was starting to feel hungry again. I am down to under 1200 calories per day which is a significant change for me. I have trained myself to sit down and have breakfast at home which is also a positive change. I am excited for the future."


"I was previously on Adderall XR before going on Vyvanse. My reason for switching was because I suffer from BED as well, which this drug is basically a miracle drug for. As far as how this drug functions as an ADHD med, I do not think it is as effective as Adderall but it does last for a really long time, which has its pro's and con's. If you take it too late, you will have a hard time sleeping and if you want to go to happy hour or grab a drink that day, because this drug takes anywhere from 9-11 hours to leave your system, you won't be able to feel the effects of alcohol or the effects of the alcohol will all kick in at once Vyvanse leaves your system (be warned). But if you want to get a lot done during the day, its good."


"Definitely effective."


"I've been experiencing migraines for over 30 years.  I started injecting DHE 9 days ago and haven't had a single migraine.  This hasn't happened since I started getting migraines and I've been on many medications including Botox.  I don't expect to never get another migraine but I'm enjoying this time while it lasts.  I do believe that the DHE will control my migraines and keep them to a minimum which has never been done before.  I normally average 25 migraines a month.  If DHE can reduce my migraines to once a week, I'll be thrilled."


"I personally have had a horrible experience with this birth control. Of course I understand its going to affect everyone in a different way but I wanted to share my experience. Around the third month of taking Sprintec I started noticing my mood swings were out of control. If I'm not mad I usually just feel numb. I don't genuinely feel excited about anything. I have 0 sex drive and I'm only 21 years old. It made my breasts bigger and I feel like I gained a little weight which I don't mind. I'm looking to switch to something with lower estrogen!"


"Didn't notice any change."


"Although this medicine helps you fall asleep, you will not stay asleep. I would get a migraine an hour into my slumber then toss & turn all night and of course the cranky morning ensues. This med caused more migraines for me, stomach pain, and less sleep and that hardly outweighs my regular migraine schedule of pain three days in a row. More pain does not equal beneficial."


"Gentlemen I am following up with my prior review of AXIRON. Now that I have been on it for two months there are a couple of well, downsides to this and depending upon how you view such things you may find them a negative. My "boys" have indeed gotten smaller (not to a huge degree) and the amount of "ejaculate" I put out is much, MUCH less. At 53 I don't give a care about those things but some do. I have lost a full inch of fat off my waste, sex is great again. I actually feel like doing things again to working out more, etc. etc.  Whatever tradeoffs there are they are worth it."


"BRING BACK AVINZA! I've had a C1-C2 Chronic Pain for 36 years now. The closest I have come to how things were before some illegal drunk in an 18-wheeler truck was allowed to kill two friends, change another friend's life, & ruin my life, has been AVINZA. It's been a year & my life again turned upside down, as I have yet to find another Morphine that compares to AVINZA. Of course I am refused to try MS- Contin, or Oxy-contin, even though I've taken Narcotics responsibly now for almost 25 years. Just bring back AVINZA, as I know there has to be other people like me, though I fear from experience- that we who suffer from Chronic Pain, are looked at as irrelevant, and why AVINZA was taken away from us!"


"This is by far the most effective antidepressant I have EVER taken. I have tried Prozac, Zoloft, and Celexa which all caused numerous unwanted side effects. I have been on Effexor XR for a month and in the beginning the only side effect I experienced was being sleepy. This went away after about a week. I can tell you after just one week my mood lifted and I have zero anxiety. Thank you Effexor XR."


"Y'all, this stuff is terrible!!! However, I found a way to take it all down without any problems. Have one glass of your gavilyte, and then a separate glass of chicken broth. You can make your chicken broth from chicken bullion. Anyways, breathe deep and drink an 4oz glass all the way without breathing. And then take a big sip of the chicken broth without breathing. I know that this sounds weird, but it works. The only time you'll the nasty is the first sip you take of it. Then the chicken broth will cover it all up bc it's so strong. Hope this helps y'all like it did me!!"


"Honestly, it is a pretty effective birth control but it does have some nasty side effects. I've been using it for over 6 months and have had no pregnancy scares. After reading reviews I asked my husband if thought I have been depressed since I started taking it and he said yes without hesitation. So that is definitely a downside to the Nuvaring. The biggest issue for me is that I've probably gained 40 lbs since I started and I've been the same weight for years. I have stretch marks all over my body. It is so awful. I knew weight gain was possible but this has been the worst side effect for me. As nice as it is to not have to think about birth control more than once a month, I am going to stop. I don't want to keep gaining weight like this"


"Today was day 4 on jolivette and I was rendered completely useless. I woke up with paralyzing fear and had a headache will hallucinations all day long. I also felt nauseated and very cold. Jolivette made me totally unable to take care of my 2 month old and 15 month old!"


"This cream's dosage is long - 7 days. I wish it was shorter. However, as soon as I inserted the first dose on first night, I felt immediate relief. Insert cream at night and let it drain out in the morning. Repeat this for 7 days. I wear pantyliners everyday. You may need to change your liner midday in case some cream leaks out. By the 3rd day, I was pretty functional around the house and at work. I'm on day 4 and I still feel a bit itchy, but so much better than before. Remember to stop eating sugar and eat more vegetables and a probiotic to help the yeast die along with the medication. Cream feels soothing. No burn nor skin reaction to cream. So far so good. :)"


"I have taken Prozac for a long while. It's the only drug that helps my depression I have dealt with for 9 years. Don't take this drug if you take a drug that raises your serotonin. You will be at risk for serotonin syndrome which can be fatal. This drug is for pain but it also an SNRI. This made me extremely depressed, and did nothing for my pain except make me lightheaded and have a opiate like high, except no pain relief."


"I got it inserted and it was not painful at all. The slight pinch but that was to be expected. I went with skyla bc it's the smallest IUD. And the IUD with the lowest hormones in it. I had it put in July 3rd. It's now November 15th and I haven't had a period since Oct 6th. Kinda freaking out about it but I have heard it can cause you to not have periods after a year of having it."


"I got this a little over a year ago. Since I have had the implant I have had 2 or more periods a month. Before I used to have one short period. I have also had extreme anxiety issues. I seem to have an anxiety attack over the littlest things. I throw up more than half of what I eat and I get sick at least once a month. I wouldn't say not to try it because it may work for you. It definitely did not work for me."


"My doctor prescribed this for me to help with extremely heavy periods due to uterine fibroids. Two and half months in and I started bleeding every day, cramping and passing sizeable clots. Despite my fibroids, I never had bleeding in between my periods prior to taking this medication. This was great for two months but sadly did not work for me. Doc just told me to stop taking it while we figure out other options."


"This has totally taken care of my chest pain."


"Although this medication is expensive, it seems to be worth it.  I suffer from three kinds of adult acne and the Doryx completely eliminated the clogged pores on my nose in just two days!  I'm eager to see the results to the rest of my skin in a week or so."


"Cymbalta is a god send for me and all those people out there who suffer from depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, diabetic nerve damage, fibromyalgia, pain or what ever else it is used for. I myself have s. A. D [social anxiety disorder] and at times depression. I was taking zoloft and I still felt the anxiety so my doctor prescribed cymbalta and it took about a week 2 actually kick in and when it did I felt it and loved it and would recommend this medication to those who are trying to find a way to help them live there life with ease. It's not a cure but it is very helpful as long as you take it when you are supposed to. Cymbalta is the best. Thanks."


"I suffered from depression and anxiety all through university. Effexor helped me finish my degree and I couldn't be happier. Everyone can react differently, just pay attention to your body."


"I'm writing from the UK!  The main difference is that all our medication is free for over 65s and some others.  I've been on Co-coda of (apologies, iPad won't let me spell this correctly), Tramadol and Gabapentin.  My restlessness has been getting worse and worse for years and a couple of weeks ago I kicked a hole in my bed sheet during the night.  So, a few days ago, I saw my GP and he stopped the Tramadol (I'd been tolerating it well) and last night I took my first Mirapex.  Oh what a horrible experience!  I felt dreadfully ill during the night and when I got up this morning I felt as if I had flu.  I was dizzy, sneezy and in a cold sweat.  Now I'm not sure whether to continue - maybe the side effects will settle."


"I got the nexplanon within two months of having my son. I have now had it for two years and have had maybe one period which is great, but also kind of worries me what the long term health risks are with not having a period. No weight gain, no increase in acne. I will say though that it's basically killed my sex drive."


"It does help to cure anxiety, for a while at any rate. No side effects, except sleep, but you don't wake up drowsy in the morning. Good!"


"I was on Apri for about a year. The first few months I would randomly get hot and feel like I was going to vomit. That went away after a few months. I never got pregnant but also used the pull out method. I was just hospitalized for two blood clots in my right arm and pulmonary embolisms. My doctor thinks the birth control is what has done this. I don't think I will ever take birth control again, not sure what to do now because I don't want children right now. I am a healthy 25 year old woman who should not have blood clots and so far they have found no other reason why I would have blood clots. Birth control is dangerous!!"


"This birth control made my life a living hell. First my emotions went out of control. I was always moody, terribly anxious, and started to become deppressed. Following this came the real reason why I am writing his review. I went on this birth control to help with my irregular and heavy periods. When the day came, I never experienced cramps so painful in my life. The only thing that I can compare it to is when I had to have an emergency appendectomy because it was about to explode. With this my period was the heaviest it has ever been and has been going on for 2 weeks now. This pill did much more harm than good for me and would never suggest it to someone."


"I am on bupropion SR for 2.5 months and it's been pretty good so far. I don't sleep all the time like on citalopram and my weight stayed the same with a slightly diminished appetite. The depression is mostly gone even though I'm unemployed for a long time living off dwindling savings. But I'm actually trying to get work now since I have more energy and feel generally better than ever despite the economy. My libido isn't much despite other comments here.
Some anxiety still there and a few drinks in the evening help that.
The biggest side effect is extreme sweating when it is humid and above 70 degrees. It's embarrassing.
For me, bupropion (Wellbutrin SR) 100mg twice a day mostly works. Good luck."


"I have used this twice for constipation in pregnancy, and it works! I am quite small, so I only take about 20ml and still had quick relief.

I have also found that it helps with indigestion pain."


"Let's be honest, there is not one birth control that will work for EVERY woman. You have to just try and see what works best for you and your body. I got my Implanon in January of 2010, a few months after having my son. Insertion was SUPER easy, the anxiety was the worst part. I do have spot bleeding every few weeks but no need for tampons anymore, just the miniature liners which I keep in my purse. No weight gain, I actually work out on a regular basis and have continued to see my weight go down. I did have irregular periods the first year I had it and that was annoying but every birth control has it's downsides so it's up to you to pick which side effect you can live with. I say if the other BC's haven't worked for you, give it a shot!"


"45 yr old male
I contracted hep c between 2004 & 2006 using drugs.... (cleaned up dec 2006) ..after 9 yrs of having virus I went on harvoni for 8weeks started dec 10 2015 and finished feb3 2016... first blood tests showed less than 12 viral count (compared to 6million)  ....did 12 week post treatment bloodwork in april and virus was UNDETECTED :)
THANK YOU GILEAD FOR HARVONI"


"I've been suffering from acne ever since I hit 12; which has been 10 years from since. I've tried so many things from topical creams to all sorts of drugstore treatments like anti-acne cleansers, gels, essential oils or exfoliating treatments which none has ever worked out for me. I've also changed my pillow cases more frequently and tried to drink green juices but they did very little.

I also suffered from "textures" throughout my face and my body (chest and back). I tried to exfoliate these bumps almost on a daily basis, but it didn't work out well. Anyways I've taken these meds for about 4 weeks now and I've seen huge improvements and I'm clearing up and no more new acne at all. (Wanted to give more info but word limit)"


"What's dangerous about reading reviews online is that people are much more inclined to go online and scream about an medicine when it doesn't work for them while those who it works for blissfully embrace its effects and don't feel the need to go online and write a glowing review. For the past 8 months I've increasingly found myself experiencing the latter and I have to say that Viibryd has changed my life. I had tried numerous other SSRI's that all left me feeling like a zombie. I had wanted to go on one that had less chance of sexual side effects so before this I tried Luvox was awful. Viibryd has nearly eliminated my social and general anxiety with positive sexual side effects. I highly recommend it to anyone."


"My daughter started having acne in 5th grade. She had small sized acne on her back, upper arms and face.  She was prescribed a topical Retin A lotion and a topical antibiotic. This combination worked until she was in 8th grade when her acne became more severe. She would not use her other meds sometimes because she said it wasn't working. During her routine physical she was prescribed this medicine and started to take it the same day. We saw improvement within the first 3 or 4 days. She's been taking for a just short of a month and the results for her are nothing short of a miracle. She still has some redness as her acne subsides but her skin no longer "angry" and the tone is improving each day. What a great way to start high school!"


"Zoloft has significantly lowered my anxiety, particularly social anxiety.  Before, I would avoid certain situations and just worry about the most irrational things. Now I can honestly say I feel like a normal person, and I am succeeding in parts of my life I never have before."


"I am 5ft 4" and weighed 186.4 lbs when I started taking this 3 weeks ago. To date I have lost a total of 14 lbs. Just to let you know I also do light exercise about 2-3 times a week and I have changed my eating habits to center around proteins which also keep you full as well as the pills. I do eat out like 1-2 times a week and still get whatever I want but I immediately wrap up 1/2 my food for the next meal or next day and if I go to a fast food place I get a happy meal instead of a regular meal."


"I was on halcion for almost 5 years until I built a tolerance and it stopped working.  Since then I have tried numerous medications of various types and none have worked as well as halcion.  Most have not even been close or didn't work at all.  With halcion, I fell asleep quickly and naturally, and stayed asleep at least 6 hours.  It was a restful sleep with no side effects like dreams or strange behavior.  I had no problems waking up or functioning the following day.  It's only now that I can't find a substitute that I really appreciate the benefits of halcion."


"Took Amlodipine Besylate 5MG for a year and blood pressure is now 118/70.  Experience less energy but am OK due to being a type A personality."


"I was put on this drug, intravaneously, following emergency surgery for an anal abcess.  When I awoke in the hospital several hours after surgery, the first reaction felt like hot, fluid fire being poured down my throat...burning my mouth, throat, esophagus, and stomach.  After that, I immediately began havid horrid hallucinations...saw several dark, death shadows hovering over me and flying across the ceiling and walls.  I immediately called the nurse and told her about the symtoms, and insisted that she remove all IVs (she wasn't very symphathetic).  I finally slept for a couple of hours, but when I awoke, I had an awful metallic taste in my mouth that lasted for 2 weeks after I was released."


"This inhaler works very quickly to open airways."


"Neurontin was prescribed for migraine. After taking 1 x 100mg capsule my migraine was gone within 8 hours. The downside was my lymphedema leg developed a cellulitis problem. The cellulitis was due to the allergic reaction to Neurontin."


"I love this stuff. It works wonders. "


"I'm currently on this medication plus vitamin B6 for positive TB skin test. I've been taking it for about 4 months now. I'm scared to death. I wonder if I will be able to go through these 9 months without serious side effects like liver damage. Haven't experienced any side effects so far. I seem okay. 5 months to go. Hopefully nothing serious happens. I'm so moody lately. My coworkers say I now have an attitude."


"I've been using NR for 6 years.. I love it. I've tried yaz and some other types of pills hated that you had to take them at the same time each day. This is much more convenient.. I get my period right on time and then take it out . . Simple. It doesn't do anything different to me such as acne or weight gain. But that depends on the person more than the contraceptive .. The best way to put it in ... Use a tampon applicator ( take out the tampon) place the ring in the applicator (bend the ring) and put it in as if it was a tampon. I've heard of it coming out during sex but I've never experienced this nor have I ever had it slip out or go missing. Highly recommended:) :) unfortunately it is pricey however. :("


"I have a 90 year old home care patient who was started on Mirapex 4 days ago. She suffered with restless leg syndrome and leg cramping nightly. She informed me that since starting this medicine she has felt great and slept soundly for the first time in years."


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"I have been taking Ocella for about 3 years now, I didn't have any issues when I first started. My periods are only 3 days long, and I lost a lot of weight when I went on Ocella. I have developed anxiety but I never had it this bad and mood swings I have gotten too I can get very depressed and emotional about things and that has never been like me at all. I'm thinking about switching to something different to help lower my anxiety and mood swings, its the only birth control I have taken and my doctor was recommending something with a lower hormone count. Otherwise its been a good birth control for me."


"Works fast and is great for anxiety.  Lasts a long time and really just calms me down through times of stress.  Don't know what I would do without it."


"I'm 23 and have never had kids. I was on the DEPO shot for about 6 years and just got on the Skyla in August 2016. The insertion process was painful and extremely uncomfortable. I almost passed out and I usually have a high pain tolerance. I thought I was okay to drive home but the whole time I was hurling over my steering wheel in pain. I was in bed with medicine and a heating pad the rest of the day and honestly two days after. I'm on month 4 almost 5 now and I've had TERRIBLE cramps but no periods. They are basically contraction like pains. I get them almost everyday. I don't know if I should get the Skyla removed or not. These cramps are unbearable. Only a heating pad and laying down helps."


"It's an okay medicine for depression, but I've had times where I'd miss one day of Cymbalta and immediately feel withdrawal symptoms (brain zaps, nausea, headache, etc...) The only other medicine I've ever had this happen with is Effexor. I hate that I have to make sure that I have to take this at the right time of day, because even being late by like 6 hours, I feel the withdrawal symptoms kicking in."


"After I viewed some web face pics of others, I felt better about my treatment because this medicine will tear your face up. It was a lot of trouble explaining to most I came in contact with the treatment plan, and the looks on their faces were priceless. But, after a couple of months I know of 3 more people who also chose the treatment after seeing the results. One of them is a doctor and this is his statement to me, "you didn't tell me about the horrible flu symptoms, " for which I replied, "you didn't ask.""


"Had Mirena inserted about 4 months ago. Although periods are milder there is spotting frequently throughout the month. Sex drive has decreased dramatically and have gained close to 12 lbs. I feel no discomfort with the Mirena IUD, however am disappointed by the side effects considering at 40  metabolism has already slowed down so this does not help."


"I was on ortho tri cyclen previous for years and my gyno decided to put me on tri sprintec worst thing ever! Bad side effects awful insomnia and felt so anxious and moody for 3 months, something I never felt before. I had to go back on ortho bc of the side effects"


"I have been taking Phentermine 37.5 since July 21st. The initial visit I weighed in at a whopping 264.5. I have been using it for 5 weeks now and I weigh 241.5 as of today. So I have loss 23.5 lbs in just a short time. I love the pills and they really control my appetite, and I'm able to watch what I actually eat. I also walk 2 miles a day, 4 days a week. The pill gives me so much energy and I'm able to do a lot more activities with my husband and son. I will surely keep taking the pills until I reach my goal weight of 175."


"I've been suffering from General Anxiety Disorder for over 30 years.  I was on Lexapro which was controlling my anxiety wonderfully.  I was laid of from my job after 28 years working there.  I then found a new job but because it was change and new I had a massive panic/anxiety attack and quit the job after 3 days.  My psychiatrist then prescribed Xanax along with the Lexapro.  I was taking 40 mg of Lexapro and .75mg of Xanax daily, the combination has worked for the last 6 years.  However now I have another new job and had another massive panic/anxiety attack.  The combination of Lexapro and Xanax is no longer working.  I am now trying 20mg of Brintellix and 3mg of Chlonopin.  I'm hoping this works in order to keep my job."


"Has helped me drop my numbers by almost 100. Took awhile to get used to side effects. Sometimes they rear up and show me who's boss. I haven't lost any weight but haven't gained either. My average blood sugars were  210 now they are 130"


"Used for eyelid eczema twice daily for 8 years. "


"My advice would be to work with your doctor to find the appropriate dosage strength for your needs and also experiment with how often you take it (ie once in the morning for all day relief, or one cap in the morning and then another at midday). I also recommend to each this with high fat food. I've been told cottage cheese or yogurt helps. I think once you figured out the best way to take this drug, it works -- it certainly did for me. Be patient."


"By chance I started taking Depakote around the time that my SAD normally kicks in and after a month it had stopped it dead in it's tracks; no depression and only very mild manic episodes. I'm also now experiencing a sense of inner calm and mental clarity than I ever thought possible. No side effects other than vivid dreams and some weight gain, which is par the course for me this time of year anyway and a small price to pay for the improvements I'm seeing."


"I love Adipex. It is a miracle drug."


"Was on 10mg for 1 yr... not much change. Switched to 20mg for two weeks then doctor bumped it up to 30mg/day. I think it might help depression but I feel its doing very little to help anxiety. Don't like the idea of having to be dependent on medicines to make me feel normal. Stick with it awhile longer."


"I had my third injection 30 days ago. I find the improvement to my knee to be ongoing. Kind of a two steps forward one step back situation. I can now go up stairs almost normally. I no longer limp as I walk and the knee is relatively pain free. I have hopes that I will be able to play raquet ball again sometime in the future."


"I've been on this BC for a little over a year now. First few packs were awesome! No mood swings, no break through bleeding, period always on time, smooth sailing..

My last two packs have been a nightmare. I'm moody, I'm getting break through bleeding often and it actually scares me because I always think something is wrong if I'm bleeding and it's not time for my period... and my period was over a week late on my last pack. My period isn't due to come for another 3 weeks now but I'm currently bleeding. Not happy.

Will definitely be seeing my doctor about a new pill. Maybe my body has decided it's not strong enough anymore."


"Fractured my 61 year old hip in January 2017. I have been using Fentanyl patches for 2 years, 100mcg and Percocet for breakthrough. These are meds for some painful back, neck and nerve conditions. Also get accupuncture treatments.
I knew about demeral after breaking multiple bones in a car accident in 1982. In the hospital the nurse came regularly with an injection. Upon release I received long and short acting meds one being demeral.
Since that time I've required pain medication, the most recent the fractured hip which required surgery. The hospital gave me a demeral injection only one time, after surgery to get me to my room. It's the only 40 mins I wasn't in strong pain.  It's beyond my understanding why demeral is withheld."


"Cymbalta is a wonder pill for me. I was in a car accident almost a year ago and still suffer from neck pain. My GP refused to prescribe me any pain medication that worked because they were narcotics. I was depressed from the pain and the effect it had on my work performance and romantic relationship. I begged him to take the pain away and swore I didn't want to get high. He referred me to a psychiatrist and he put me on Cymbalta. My pain dropped from 7/10 to 3/10 with Cymbalta. It took two weeks on 60mg to kick in, but once it did, wow the difference was incredible. I'm thinking that in a few more weeks my pain may drop even more. The best part is there are NO side effects for me!"