"A few months ago, I started getting migraines while on my period due to a change in birth control. I love my new method and did not want to stop it, so I brought up the issue of the migraines to my provider. I've tried other NSAIDS such as regular acetaminophen and even tried Excedrin Migraine, but acetaminophen did not put even a dent into it. Excedrin Migraine only worked for 4-5 hours and then it would come back full force sometimes worse. My provider wrote me out for 50mg of ketoprofen, and I take 2 capsules at the onset of a migraine. This NSAID works great. My migraine was gone within an hour, and instead of being bedridden with ice packs on my head, I was actually able to eat and return to my normal activity. It is a God send!"


"I had NEXPLANON insert on my arm about a year ago.
Since I had it on I been bleeding badly to a point that I am having it removed. My doctor prescribed me 2 months of birth control pills to see if would help me with the bleeding but as soon as I stop taking the pills my bleeding came back again. I contact the 1800 and they said this bleeding was normal and it was part of the symptoms, but how can you have any sex intercourse if you are bleeding 80% of the time. Asked Rep if NEXPLANON would reimburse me for the other 2 years that i have on the product since I wanna this remove as soon as possible and he laugh at me. Is frustrating that they insert the products on your body and if doesn't work properly they are not responsible. Never again."


"I personally was on Aviane for about 8 months. The first 3 months were pretty much flawless. I had a problem with my appetite to begin with, gained some weight and dropped it shortly in the next coming months. Didn't experience any acne or stomach nausea. After three months my period got progressively worse. I had intense cramps and felt down right miserable. My entire body ached. Aside from feeling awful I was miserable to be around. I had mood swings I've never had before. Aviane was driving me crazy on my periods. I felt like a different person. My friends, family and boyfriend could even tell I wasn't myself. Just wanted to put this out there if someone was curious there are other options."


"This worked....I didn't have any side effects."


"I had this for 4 months and gained 20lbs no matter what I've done I haven't been able to lose the weight. Getting this birth control was the worst mistake of my life. Every birth control I've ever had and if I've gained weight it always went back down its been 5 months and I haven't lost a lb. I got it removed immediately. I wouldn't recommend this to people I know."


"I've been taking Vyvanse for a couple of months and I've have learned that the first couple of weeks taking the medication is really the hardest when it comes to side effects. I suffered from dry mouth, loss of appetite, head aches, some but very few mood swings. As far as sleep, I crash at the end of the day which can be due to this medication. I am irritable every now and then, but before I was very frustrated with everyday activities. It gives me energy for the most part. I'm not shaky or nervous like I was on Adderall XR. I haven't lost a ton of weight on Vyvanse unlike Adderall which I lost 60 pounds on within 4 months. "


"Suffer from SAD and PTSD tried Zoloft but had sexual side effects and still felt depressed.  I have taken Wellbutrin with much success.  Occasionally I have stopped taking it and the depression returns.  No sexual side effects and I'm back to my usual happy, positive and energetic self.  I've had to increase the dose to 300mg XL four times daily, still felt the blues and lack of concentration on 150 four times a day.  Doing great! No extreme side effects ringing in ears stopped, love the decrease in appetite and am now able to and desiring to exercise so the weight loss is a plus. Occasional nausea but able to deal with it.  I Love feeling back to my old self; highly recommend!"


"I used NuvaRing in response to not having a period for three months, having horrible constant cramps, PMS like moods that never stopped.  Before NuvaRing I was not on birth control.  Two or three days after inserting NuvaRing I developed hideous acne on my previously perfect skin and felt extremely dizzy and a little nauseous.  I immediately removed it without consulting my gyno.  My periods returned with me now using super plus tampons instead of super.  I got tired of looking at all the blood.  Cramps improved mildly.  My mood was still off.  I went to a clinic months later and they informed me that NuvaRing produced blood clots.  I was instructed to take aspirin to thin my blood and couldn't so took Tylenol instead."


"Worse decision EVER! Decided to start depo to prevent pregnancy for a while. 1st injection  was at the end of June. Everything was fine. July, wonderful. Later part of August I started the brownish spotting, then light pink to red like a normal cycle. I went to the doctor and was told to take 3 800mg of ibuprofen a day for 5 days and that would stop the bleeding...in which it definitely did. I was late getting my 2nd injection which was given at the beginning of October. October and the first part of November no bleed, no spotting, no nothing. Ohhh but that last week of November, the spotting started again. I started with the ibuprofen regiment again but, this time it seemed to make it worse so, I stopped. I was scheduled to take my 3rd injection on January 8, 2017 but took it at the end of December hoping that it would stop the bleeding...It didn't...and it hasn't. Today is January 18, 2017 and I have been bleeding EVERY SINGLE DAY since the week of thanksgiving. I refuse...REFUSE to get the depo ever again.
Don't waste your time. It does more damage than good."


"I have suffered migraines for decades. So far this blue pill works the best. The rebounds (if they occur at all) are mild compared to the monster rebound headaches I used to get from Imitrex."


"I started taking pain meds after having many, many operations. I was on pain meds for years, from 1996-2005. I was up to 140mg's of methadone and (5) 30 mg roxicodone for breakthrough pain a day. I was tired of taking this stuff. I got down to 5 mg's of methadone a day and quit. I was miserable! I went through serious withdrawals!

I called a doc in town told him my story and he put me on subutex. That was the beginning of 2005 and I am still on it today and I never touched another pain pill since. It woks for both cravings and for pain help too. Although it is not as good as the others for pain relief it works well enough and I'm happy for it."


"I find Ritalin allows me to focus. With my ADD and bipolar I couldn't even read a book. My doctor says though its a stimulant, Ritalin tends not to push bipolars into mania. I was self medicating my ADD with caffeine which made me anxious so I'm glad the Ritalin replaces that. I'm on a low dose now and hope to increase to where the positive effects last longer, as they are short lived now."


"Between my 2 pregnancies I had a ParraGuard, my bleeding was out of control. I had to stay indoors 2 to 3 days a month because nothing I used could guarantee I would not end up in an embarrassing situation. After my 2nd pregnancy my doctor recommended the Mirena. What a change!!! I love it! I'm already on my 2nd one. I have to be honest, the replacement was quite painful but if I weigh it up against all the positives... no periods for 8 years, no mess or stress about excessive bleeding! I still have my monthly cravings but that to me is just a sign that I am still a woman. I will recommend the Mirena to all my friends."


"I gave the Implanon an 8 only because of the initial breakthrough bleeding.  I mean it does exactly what it is intended to do, prevent pregnancy.  For the first three months I bled nonstop but about three weeks ago it suddenly stopped. I had the Implanon implant inserted four weeks after having my baby and I have had no problems with weight or mood swings.  As a matter of fact when I found out I was pregnant I weighed about 122lbs and now I'm down to 116lbs and my daughter is 4 months old.  I love not having to think about the pill or worry about having another baby sooner than I want.  I'd advise anyone who gets the Implanon implant to wait at least 6 months before removing it.  Give your body time to adjust to the hormones."


"My mother has been on this medication for 2 1/2 weeks.  With each day she has become more and more agitated, confused, confrontational, and delusional.  I am taking her off of it.  It may be that this medicine is better suited for Alzheimer's patients than Parkinson's patients."


"I have been on subutex for 4 years and my dr gave me prazosin for the nightmares. But the first night I don't remember anything... Not even sleeping so awoke felling tired and confused... But like any drug addict trying to change I am willing to do anything.. Now the therapy is making me relive so many things I kept hidden by drugs.. And as I relive more I worry and think about things more and more it isn't good and I am trying  so that I can live again."


"I've been taking Belviq for 33 days and am quitting it today.  During this period with proper diet and exercise I lost 4 pounds.  The side effects have increased rather than decreasing.  I'm extremely tired, weak and dizzy at times.  My blood pressure is normally low but it is lower now.  Given the 1500 calorie eating program I'm following and regular exercise I'm more concerned about the side effects as they're decreasing the quality of my life.  I can do better than this on my own without the added risks of side effects."


"I got it when I was 18 and kept it all three year and just got it for another 3. I didn't have all the side effects. I spotted for a little while or randomly here or there, but nothing heavy or bothersome. I keep having yeast infections. I'm not sure if that's related though."


"One of the best acne medications I've ever used! Super pricey but well worth. Works for any part of your body. Definitely recommended it"


"I have been on this medication now for 4 months, got on it before my first period after childbirth, about 2-3 weeks later I got a period, lasted a little longer than normal but light. Haven't had a period since. Hopefully it stays  this way. Only thing I have trouble with is all the weight gain, Its just stacking on me."


"I got the insert about a month ago after a friend recommended it. Everything was fine for the first week and a half then I started getting migraines. I have a pretty high pain tolerance so it shocked me when I couldn't function because of a headache. Not thinking anything of it, the head aches began to happen more and more often now I get them everyday. It's gotten to a point where pain medications won't work and I have to sleep the pain off. Not only that but I have been having crazy mood swings and depressive episodes. As well as I'm gaining weight and my face is breaking out. I am not a happy camper when it comes to Nexplanon I'd much rather use condoms or become a teen mom then to keep this implant in my arm . I do not recommend this"


"I've taking viread for 8 months now and my viral count has down significantly but side effects are lethargic, stomach discomfort, muscle weakness and the worst is my lower back. I was wondering whether my kidneys can't handle the medication."


"I am currently in rehab I was addicted to benzos and prescribed methadone . And coming off these two h ve uncovered anxiety and depression.  I have suffered from anxiety many times before but I hadn't really had depression in years I really  think it was  drug induced . I started citalopram 10mg 3-4 weeks ago and it wasn't cutting it,  so started 5mg trintelix two days ago, so far so good,  I feel more alert, the only side affect is slight ringing in my head,vit's not really bothering me hoping it passes .   Take care.:)"


"I was on this for about 3 years. At first I had periods, they stopped within 6 months (which my doctor said was completely normal) and I'll agree I was a little moody at times around when my period should have come. But other than that, I actually lost weight on this pill... I did exercise every now and then, I got off this pill because I was really concerned with not having a period, I got on Sprintec 28 and HATED it. I gained 15 pounds. I'm a very petite person so this was totally noticeable. I love Lo Loestrin. I will never try another birth control. If you're looking for something just to manage your period with no side effects, this is the one. AND I got it for free every month.. talk about amazing."


"I got this at the beginning of the year (2013), and I've had one cycle. So far, I have no complaints. Its better then keeping up with the pill everyday. I also haven't experienced any horrible side effects because of it."


"I suffered with endometriosis for several years without relief. I visited a gynecologist who prescribed danazol. I took if for a year and I am healed. I also had a mole on my leg which completely disappeared."


"Viibryd  is working well for me.  I changed from celexa to this drug due to not being effective anymore.  Initially it did give GI issues for about 4-5 days but then eventually went away.  Viibryd does has the least sexual side effects than the others. My dreams are pretty vivid with occasional well, I say not so pleasant dreams.  I went up to 40mg along with 300mg Lamitcal and 30mg Nortriptyline.   The Viibryd makes me a lot less sleepy than the celexa did.  So far all is well."


"I'm even struggling to write this because of how unwell I am after taking this two days ago now, since taking these tablets with food BV has gone but I feel like I'm gonna throw up 24hours a day sleeping all the time. I have taken these tablets before but never have the side affects been this bad. I would rather have the BV back rather than go through this sighhh."


"I recently switched from birth control pills to the patch. I wanted to be on something that I didn't have to remember to take every day and because I have PCOS the patch was my next best option. I was a little weary of it because I looked up reviews and saw that many women got ill within the first couple of days of being on it. Luckily I haven't had that experience. I think that the main reason is because I went from a pill with very similar to the patch. I didn't give the patch a 10 rating because it can get a little itchy (it feels like you're wearing a bandaid) and sometimes it makes me nervous that it's going to fall off. Overall no side effects so far and I'm so glad that I'm not having to remember to take the pill every day."


"I've tried many anti-psychotics and this one seems to have a good effect."


"Ok, I went on this 10 mg 2x a day for about 4 weeks now.

I needed to start because I hemorrhaged so bad in a single day my Hemoglobin dropped from 12 - 9, and then  to 8 as I continued to hemorrhage,  for 2 weeks after.

As a result of hemorrhaging, I could not breath, my heart was racing from dehydration, and my body used all of my iron and ferritin, and then started destroying bone marrow to try and make hemoglobin.

I started provera when my hematologist started ferritin infusions, and was afraid ANY bleeding would kill me.

This medication causes me shortness of breath, racing heart, rashes, lethargy, vomiting, muscle pain; oh an I have been spotting since I started it!

I feel worse then when I was literally dying before taking it."


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"Insomniac, usually controlled my melatonin and amitriptyline unless I accidentally fall asleep after dinner or later, but bf bedtime.  If I do that, I'll be awake until the sun starts coming up.  So, my sleep doc prescribed this so I would not take that accidental nap after dinner.  No side effects, and I can't even drink coffee without getting jittery.  All in all, 10/10 for me personally."


"Upon requesting a Yaz prescription from my doctor, I was initially concerned as I was very nauseous and threw-up a few times in the morning during the first week. Nonetheless, I remained on Yaz and I am certainly glad that I did. I do not suffer from any acne with the exception of the couple days preceding my period (minor and unpreventable chin acne due to hormones/menstruation). It%u2019s highly effective in preventing pregnancy and I have not noticed any weight gain. In fact, I felt thinner when I first began taking it. I do not experience any physical pain or health issues (I recently turned 21, I do not smoke, and I am very slim and active). Overall, Yaz is great."


"I had been sweating from my armpits excessively for 4-5 years starting when I was about 12. I was always wearing baggy dark clothing and avoiding constant movement so people would see my sweat. I am now 18 and my dermatologist recently prescribed this to me. I can honestly say that it has changed my life. Even in 90 degree weather there is no sweat from my underarms. The only down side is the itching/burning, however, if I use it at night it is usually gone by noon the next day. I have learned to use this only 2-3 times a week and especially not after shaving. This product is worth it."


"I would have to say this is the most powerful antibiotic I have used for a abscess. I have a shot in the butt and as soon as she started to inject the medicine my abscess popped. I have been taking the pills for a day now and I have had heartburn (which I have never had before), but I think the heartburn is better than having an infection or an abscess."


"I got on the pill to help with acne and cramps. I originally got on Sprintec, which to my understanding is the generic form of Ortho Cyclen. My pharmacy started giving me ortho cyclen because it was free with my insurance and sprintec was not.

However, when I got on ortho cyclen I noticed a considerable weight gain and my acne got really really bad. It did not work well for me so I got right back on Sprintec."


"I have had the Nexplanon for about 4 months now. I was not bleeding for the first couple of weeks, but ever since then I have not stopped bleeding. I have had a period for almost 4 months. I told my doctor and she put me on the birth control pills as well to stop the bleeding. It only stopped for a couple of days and came right back. I have the worst mood swings and cramps ever. I am going to get it taken out very soon."


"I am satisfied with this medicine except I have been very constipated since being on it."


"Probably saved my life. This is the first antidepressant I tried as I was scared of some of the nasty side effects of the SSRIs (sexual, weight gain, tiredness). I was on Wellbutrin XL 150 mg for 1-2 months and then have been on 300mg XL for  3 months now. Getting on it was a little strange, as I had some side effects of anxiety at first, but actually have not had a panic attack since starting. Just know that it doesn't really help with anxiety/ocd symptoms (but I've been going to therapy for that). Really made me motivated to get work done (never been the case for me) without that craziness feeling from Adderall. Very consistently good mood and makes me want to be alive. Also increased sex drive + motivation for exercise is a plus."


"I was given stelara for my severe psoriasis and it completely went away.  I was able to concieve a baby, which at that point I decided to stop the injections until after the baby.  While I was pregnant I had maybe a few spots show up.  Now the baby is 6 months and my psoriasis is back, not as bad  but enough to make me want to restart my prescription.   While on it I noticed that I was extra tired the day of and the day after receiving the injection as well its not likely I could afford the 5000$ per needle if I didnt have coverage."


"Currently on 28mg of Suboxone a day which is keeping the cravings at bay and my general mood is better/ more stable.  This medicine has changed my life.  Not looking forward to when the time comes that I have to get off it but I don't think that will be for years so just concentrating on the here and now."


"I've had bad panic attacks, depression and OCD, to the point I could not function, I wasn't eating, wasn't sleeping, I was ready to section my self into a mental ward because I didnt feel safe, then the doctor gave me this medication and it saved my life, I've been it on a year and it completely stops my panic attacks and depression, I sleep every night for 8 hours to, and don't have any weight gain, if you have bad depression this will pull you out of it just got to keep with it and the side affects soon fade and it's worth it in it the end"


"Started taking this medication 3 days ago for strep, didn't even know I could still get strep after getting my tonsils out 15 years ago. I've been sick for just over a month and wasn't getting any better. I take absolutely no medications but I just couldn't take being sick anymore. The fever, chills, aches, are gone. Throat is still scratching if I talk to much, sinuses are still completely plugged and runny nose is still present. My Dr prescribed Biaxin for 10 days so fingers crossed this continues to work!"


"I was on Cymbalta for almost 2 years. I stopped taking it because I thought it was the reason why I was gaining weight (10 lbs over 1 year). 30 mg first year, then 60 mg, then 30 mg again

Pros: It treated my fibro! Not just temporary effect, 80% of the pain went away!

I stopped taking it 1.5 years ago and the no-pain effect is still here. Pretty happy about that.

Cons: the adjusting period (about 2 weeks) IS a nightmare, worst vertigo and nausea ever.

Overall, highly recommended to people with fibromyalgia."


"I am quitting Yaz after 9 months of taking the pill. Before I started taking yaz, I had no problems with lubrication during sex, or swelling afterwards. I had a healthy libido, and I didn't really think that BC could change that. Well, I sure was wrong.

It was extremely hard for me to get aroused and when I did, there just wasn't enough lubrication in order to have painless sex. Even when we used lube, I would experience painful swelling which would last for several days straight.  The only positive side was that my face cleared up, but I'm honestly better off Yaz."


"I have been given Dilaudid several times throughout the years. It works wonders with severe pain. I have had it via IV and in pill form. The effects from the pills are no wheres as intense as the IV liquid version but work's well. My only complaint with the IV liquid form is if you are on it for a long period while hospitalized you will hallucinate at points. Other than that it is an amazing instant relief for pain.

The first time I had ever been given Dilaudid my appendix had burst and I was septic. I was given an iIV and they injected Dilaudid almost instantly I felt no pain and felt great. I was ready to go home lol. from the point of me going to the er till I received the Dilaudid, I was screaming and crying from the pain."


"Took only one month to figure out this medication is the worst. Poor body image issues, depression worsened, bloating-instant weight gain feeling, horrible cystic acne that Retin - A could not even treat. horrid BC pill"


"I started taking a morning dose for 24 hours last Friday, 2/5/2016. Pain free immediately, but had very itchy areas. Had to stop taking due to intensity of itchy rash Monday morning 2/8/2016, but by 2pm, wish I had taken one this morning again!! ALMOST WORTH IT!"


"Today is my first day taking phentermine.  I am 41, weight 213 and I'm 5'5" tall.  I've been huge now for a couple years, and I just keep getting bigger. The doctor said for me to take 1/2 of a 37.5 tablet for 4 days, and then increase to a full tablet each day.  I took 1/2 of a 37.5 mcg today.  I do feel a bit lit up, but not overly so.  I purposely haven't had caffeine because I have anxiety and too much caffeine really irritates me.  I don't like feeling sprung so I don't plan to have caffeine as long as I'm taking it.

I do feel a little bit out of sorts, though.  Not really dizzy, per se, but kind of dazed."


"The only medication that really does the trick. I have been prescribed to it twice now due to a severe stomach virus and it gave me relief after 20 minutes! Didn't throw up any more afterwards and helped me sleep after a very restless night. Love it!"


"I have been taking Maxalt for a couple of years and it's the only migraine medicine that gets rid of the pain without making me sick.  I have a couple of side effects: tingling in my jaw, neck, and spine and also it makes me have to pee a lot. "


"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 took this medicine for coughing at night and had a very negative reaction to it.  I seemed to have all of the classic signs of a heart attack - pain in the chest and back - it felt like an elephant was sitting on my chest. Heart rate went down very low and blood pressure was low and then high.  "


"I have been on Pristiq for a half a year now. I started on 50mg and quickly worked my way up to 100mg. I take it specifically for anxiety. Aside from general anxiety disorder I have bipolar and so I take other drugs such as Lamictal, Lithium, and Latuda to help with depression.  With Pristiq I don't experience much in the way of side effects. My doctor told me to watch out for fatigue, as it is a common side effect, but I was tired even before starting Pristiq so I can't comment on that. Recently I read about grinding teeth as an effect and finally I was able to explain why I have been doing that every day. But that's it for me. It has helped a lot with anxiety. Occasionally, however, I do have bouts. I don't think anything's full proof."


"I've been on LoLo since July (8 months) and I only have positive things to say about this pill. I began this rx because I wanted something super low dosage and to help mediate the horrendous pain associated with my periods. Well, I haven't had a period since August, which is so wonderful for me! No weight gain, no break outs, but I have noticed lately that each month, about a week before my inactive pills, I'll experience some major breast tenderness and soreness. Am I alone in feeling that?"


"Increases in eyelash length, caliber and pigmentation have been observed for years in patients using prostaglandin analogues (and similar compounds).  The fda-approval of Latisse (bimatoprost 0.03%) gives enhanced confidence amongst patients and physicians alike regarding the safety and efficacy of this medication and mode of therapy for thin, sparse, weak or otherwise inadequate eyelashes.  Of course, the medication works only on eyelash follicles that are alive.  For missing lashes or to increase the number of lashes, eyelash transplantation remains as the only permanent option.  "


"It lifted my mood but with horrible agitation and impotance"


"I'm a 24 year old female and I began taking trazodone 6-7 months ago. I've taken 1 100mg pill  every. Single. Night... . Because my insomnia is so chronic that I will go 10-12 days with hardly any sleep and can't function at work or school which is really Messing my life up. the only reason I started taking the trazodone was out of desperation and at first things were tolerable. Every night I take it it knocks me out within 20 mins exactly and even if I take it 10 hours before waking I STILL feel hungover , dizzy , tired , and groggy ALL day. No amount of coffee or espresso will fix this . 3 nights ago I took it as usual and was gasping for air and had to rush to ER from chest pain and shallow breathing. Nasty drug, don't form a habit on it"


"After reading the side effects on this I absolutely freaked out, like a lot of people on here I have a severe, severe phobia of vomiting. I am below the average weight and height for my age (21) and was leery to take 1g of this medication so I took 875mg the first time and the rest later in the evening

I ate a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and some ginger snacks and a handful of fruit loops before taking the first dose and the only reaction I had was very very mild stomach gurgling and some very mild stomach tightness which easily could have been from the anxiety of taking the meds. I ate some peppermint candies and continued through my day with absolutely no problems whatsoever. It is now 11:30pm and I'm still fine!"


"I took a 30 mg dose of Vyvanse and it helped me focus all day. I feel much less depressed and have not noticed any nervous side effects. I have read that it makes sleeping difficult and will find out tonight. I like it."


"I have been on 50 mg for a week now. My skin is less oily and I have fewer whiteheads. My skin broke out a little more the first three days then it not normally does but nothing bad. I was worried to take this but it seems to be helping with my hormonal acne around my chin and cheeks."


"I've taken anti-biotics for Rosacea for about 10 years. I told my doctor I didn't like that.  He gave me a free sample of Soolantra.  At first it made the rosacea worse.  Then after a couple of weeks, better. Then I stopped taking anti-biotics.  Then I switched to the horse-medicine product with Ivermectine. It costs about 10 times less than Soolantra.  Literally, WAY cheaper.  My rosacea is now, with no anti-biotics more gone than ever in the past 15 years or so.  It's been perfect for about 4 months now.  Cheap horse medicine in tubes, smelling like apples to appeal to horses, works great for my rosacea."


"I find since taking Bentyl 10mg twice a day, I have a very salty taste in my mouth and I salivate more. Even though a side effect is dry mouth."


"I had the paragraph inserted 2 years ago. I liked the idea of hormone free birth control. My periods were heavier the first six months but nothing I couldn't handle. After having paragard for two years I developed what I thought were yeast infections. I treated myself wth OTC meds .  But it just didn't seem to go away. Went to the doctor and found I have bacterial vaginosis. It is an absolute nightmare! Burning, itching and discomfort in the vagina  that makes daily life miserable and sex life non-existent. Luckily I didn't have the horrible fishy smell other women complain of. Dr told me it is a common problem with paragard because it changes the ph balance in the vagina. After one week of antibiotics symptoms still not gone. Removing IUD"


"Woke up in the middle of the night with a horrendous cough.  I decided to take the some cough medicine and went back to sleep.  It stopped the cough. Then I woke up in my own excrement (seriously), severe diarrhea. Heart palpitations, extreme dizziness, sweating and confusion. I almost went to the emergency room. I will never take this again."


"Doctor prescribed me Prozac & asked that I attend group therapy to help any underlying issues. My depression came out in the form of anger - EVERYTHING annoyed me for no reason.

At first, I felt no different taking the medication. After a few months, my brother was the person to realize that it was working. He pointed out that we had been getting along & very little seemed to annoy me anymore.

Side effects: I was in a haze. For example: I would be driving and could completely miss the street I was suppose to turn on to & wouldn't realize it until 3 miles later. Most people describe themselves as a zombie in this haze.

With Prozac & therapy, I was on Prozac for about a year."


"I started taking Ambien about a year ago. I had a terrible car accident a year before then and that's when my sleeping problems began. I must say it works very well and for some of the side effect I have heard and read about I have had a couple myself . My children brought a cake home from church and the next morning it was gone. I was upset they promised me mom you ate the whole thing you wouldn't even share.  I decided to read up on the side effects and sure enough that was one of them.  But really nothing else but treating myself to some cake I guess I thought I deserved.
It really has been a true blessing to sleep well. I can take care of my 3 little girls with the energy I need. I truly think Ambien works wonders."


"I tried Edex for the first time last weekend. I was given the 10mcg and it did not do anything. I don't know who was more disappointed me or my wife. This weekend we will try a 20mcg."


"It usually works well for my urinary tract infections, but in this case I just got a horrible yeast infection and no relief, my conclusion is that I have a kidney infection and this medication is not strong enough for kidney infections. Ladies: you should always use probiotics while taking antibiotics, it will even out your vaginal ph balance."


"I have been on this pill for 9 months now. Maybe it is because I am small, 5' 2". Since I've taken this pill my weight went from 117 to 144. My moody swings are obvious and I always breakout before my period where as before I never did. Yes I did gain breast weight but my pants all hate me. I want to try a completely new birth control method since no pill seems to be low hormone enough for me. "


"I am going on six weeks taking Otezla. The results are absolutely amazing compared to all of the various topicals and pills I've tried over the years. I've never been talked into a biologic because the side effects looked worse than the disease. I thought the side effects weren't terrible with Otezla, so I gave it a shot. I wasn't given a starter pack at first, make sure to follow the dosing information. Unlike others, I've experienced absolutely no side effects with almost complete (99%) clear up. Fantastic!!!"


"Following a knee replacement over two years ago I developed SVT...a runner for 35 years, I couldn't believe I had any issue with my heart. Hypertension, mainly due to heredity, but that is about all I can complain about. I lived with the problem for a year until 1/2016 when my doctor put me on metoprolol...this stuff was terrible. My heart rate would drop to below 50..or go higher than 90. Again I lived with this medication for a year until I thought about cardiac ablation. Before considering this method, my NEW Doctor prescribed flecainide. This was a game changer for me. Though I still have a "skip", I am functional and have much more energy and overall better wellness than I had not had for years."


"I took Suboxone before actually going to a rehab facility.  I was very fortunate I didn't kill myself by the way I chose to take it.  I used it as a crutch... I took it only when I couldn't get my hands on the real deal.  I know many people who do the same. I currently have a friend who is trying to "detox from Suboxone". My best suggestion to anyone considering Suboxone is to have the courage and detox the real way at your local detox facility.  You can be drug free in less than 14 days!  "


"I was diagnosed with Sleep Apnea, for that I got a CPAP. But I also had trouble with zombie episodes and uncontrollable sleepiness  (at work, while driving, very scary). I was diagnosed with Narcolepsy several years ago (not formally tested though). I have all the symptoms (night terrors, sleep paralysis.), but I have not been tested for it. Anyway, my Sleep Doctor put me on it primarily because of several driving issues. It seems to work well, I have not dozed off or had a zombie episode since I have been on it. I still feel tired, and I can sleep if I want to, so I feel a little more in control. I also don't feel like a speed freak, like Adderal.  I am on 200 mg in the morning for the past 2 weeks. So far I am pleased with it."


"I got my nexplanon in Apirl 20th, 2014, I've had it for more than a year. Yesterday, I got my period for the first time since i have gotten it. I was so happy to not have a period, and now after more than a year I have gotten one, it makes me really frustrated and upset. With this birth control, I have noticed a lot of mood swings. where one minute I'll be perfectly fine, than the next minute I'll notice something thats out of place and freak out, so I feel like I'm crazy. I have gained weight from this birth control, which is whatever, but it sucks not fitting into my pants anymore. I honestly don't think i'm going to be going back on the nexplanon train due to the fact that my period came from no where."


"I have had terrible nausea and vomiting for the last 3 months my dr. put me on this and it has worked miracles I am very greatful for it."


"I have been using Xulane for some time now.  Over a year I think.  Before that I used the Ortho patch.  I loved the smaller size of the generic brand and up until the last 2 months I had not had any issue.  Suddenly it's not been sticking like it use to and it's causing a rash like a chemical burn and the itching is present.   I thought last month's could have been a bad batch but after I moved locations (I use to move from hip to hip) to ensure I hadn't irritated my skin,  I am wondering if they changed a filler or adhesive."


"I don't normally review anything but this time I thought I thought I should especially considering most people only tell you the negative experiences of a drug. I really didn't know my anxiety was bad until now. I know I had bad "nerves" is what I call it and I'm normally on edge and get paranoid about almost everything especially my relationships. I got so used to being anxious that it became normal to the point that I forgot what the other side felt like. Strange but true statement. Effexor has allowed me to handle just about anything thrown at me. Yes I get a little anxious but over all I'm ok. I did have bad gas and a headache but it got better totally worth a try."


"My girlfriend is a diabetic type 1 and was prescribed this med to drop her a1c level from 14.1 and to attempt to lower her extreme sugar levels between 400 to the meter reading high instead of an actual number so 600 plus.    It did lower her levels. 7.1 a1c level and around the normal range for sugar. ONLY
it would cause her to have dangerously low sugar! Even if she would eat a good meal with enough carbs before bed, the medicine would kick all of the sugar out at a drastic rate that she would be comotose I am talking about levels being 30s and way below  EVERY DAY!!!!!   The worst one was I woke up with our baby and found her sprawled out on the couch unresponsive and foaming at the mouth. Snoring, drooling. I had to force syrup in her mouth. she was dying!"


"Best dry mouth product out there!"


"Insurance would not pay for Suboxone so I was given Bunavail and it sucks in comparison.

Bunavail gave me headaches and I had to take twice the amount to fell ok but still gave me a down and out feeling. It did however keep the urge of using down but made me wish I had never started taking these."


"Had mierna for about 6 months. Was told that it would help my cysts disappear and it had little to no side effects. It was a great thing being that i got pregant with my son while on the pill. This was 5 years, check string, no periods, and all that. Well starting 2 months after having it in which would be july 2015 i started experiencing pain in my lower abdomen, back and my left leg/foot. It wasnt bad then every month from july 2015 until this month nov 2015 i was in more and more pain. No doctor could explain why. Finally decided to have it removed a few days ago. Best decision i made because the same day i started feeling better. All the pain was going away or gone. It's a good form of birth control but isnt for every women."


"I had an infection inside my penis and it worked very well to clear it all up."


"I have been inflicted with an inner ear problem for 40 years. I have been to so many specialist who could not find the cause.  The flare ups are devastating and cause me to have dizzy spells that last for a few minutes each time.  It occurs when I change head positions in a hurry.  When the episodes occur, a combination of Valium and a vertigo medicine works fine. After a few days, I'm back to normal. It has been a blessing and allowed me to keep my job in law enforcement for many years until I retired.  The only other alternative was to surgically serve my nerves in my ears so that I would not experience the symptoms. The doctors all agreed this was too drastic and if the medicine works, to stay with it."


"Took it for three days on third day had a breakdown while driving the medication made me very nervous and it ended with me having a severe anxiety attack, stopped taking it anxiety went away"


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


"I keep reading reviews of weight loss however I'm the complete opposite.  I'm rapidly gaining weight.  I gained 8lbs in 30 days. I have moments when I can't eat then moments when I can't eat enough and my sweet tooth is always active.  I will say however that I have gone from one pack of cigs a day to one pack lasting 3 days and almost on the verge of quitting.  My first two weeks on Contrave I was very sensitive emotionally."


"Did nothing for the anxiety I have. It hepled a titch with the insomnia if I took the maximum dose for the day, but even then if I couldn't sleep when it hit then good luck: would be left feeling odd ,kinda out of it, which made me feel anxious.  I stopped taking it after Dr doubled the dose to no improvement."


"I started with 20 mg and it was great but after 5h I felt that I lost effect of medicine. Doctor ordered 40 mg instead and I felt depressed. Instead i'm taking 20 mg elvanse   10/15 mg adderal. I have to say that this medicine is the best ever. Side effects are dry mouth and sleep problems and tired when medicine goes away from the body. If you don't eat and drink water you gonna feel bad, remember that. I recommend to take magnesium if you feel tension in your body  and vitamine c before you going to sleep ( it makes that medicine goes away faster from your body).
This medicine makes me focused, i do things properly done, likes to talk with other people and I feel so.. quite in my head. Before  tried ritalin and concerta, worst meds."


"Started taking metoprolol 8 years ago when I was hospitalized with a bout of of tachycardia that wouldn't go away for hours. Diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia. Started out at 50mg, but had breakthroughs regularly, and went up to 100mg after a year. The medication works great to keep my heart rate and blood pressure down to normal levels, however, for the first month on the medication I constantly fell asleep during daily activity, and even now I maintain a sense of perpetual fatigue. Hard to lose weight, and depression creeps up often. Brain fog has slowed my ability to focus and react swiftly, which is frustrating. Still, the medication works so well to keep the heart episodes at bay that I haven't tried switching to a new medication."


"12 hours?  What a joke.  Lasts about 12 seconds then your nose runs for days.  Addicting  as hell.  Once you use it one you must keep using it or you plug up bad."


"I was started on  this medication in the hosptial to help convert Atrial Fibillation to a normal rhythm  using electric shock. The electrical cardioversion was successful. Upon  discharge I now take 1000mg per day without ill effects except the cost, which is about $250.00 per month at this dose."


"When I got Loestrin it was a God send!, No other birth control could regulate my period and not make me gain weight, and help with the pain. With this pill i went from 7 days to 4 days. I haven't been on birth control for a few years but even being off it my period is still only 4 days ( that's a miracle when you have endometriosis) I love this pill and wish they would bring it back."


"I was suffering severe pain and a friend suggested indomethacin. On my next visit to my doc I got this and boy does it work."


"Worked very good the first time I was prescribed it, was taken off it and 5 years later represcribed. It did little to lower my hypertension on the second round. Little side effects, maybe coughing a little more, that's about it. It was okay the first time but failed on the second."


"I've been using Qvar 40 in the AM for 2 weeks. My breathing still sucks and I constantly feel congested and like I can't get enough air. I've had to use my albuterol inhaler multiple times a day. My doctor wants me to try using the Qvar twice a day to see if it helps. I'll update in a couple weeks."


"I just started 2 months ago I'm entering my 3rd month today but I can say that it's going okay so far considering that I have tried other birth control and they were awful but so far my two periods have been light between 2-3 days light cramping so that a plus I also feel more tired been sleeping extra hours but the birth control seems to be working in going to keep trying it and see how it keeps working . And about acne before I started this birth control I had blackheads , whitehead and I would get a few pimples it hasn't changed much some days I notice my face looks cleaner with less acne than others but I never really have had a lot of acne ."


"I took Paxil for a total of 10 years for anxiety and panic attacks. I was put on it at a young age, but I don't see how I could have gotten through those ten years without it. Paxil is great and works wonders for anxiety, but I didn't want to be on it my whole life. I'm now 20 and doing great without it. I think the medicine gave me a sense of confidence after a while that made me realize I could get through my anxiety on my own. A confidence that helped me find my own coping mechanisms for my anxiety so that I no longer needed to rely on the Paxil anymore. I highly suggest Paxil to anyone with anxiety disorder looking for a medication to help."


"I was on Minastrin 24 Fe for nearly 5 months. During this time period I had horrible mood swings and I was constantly emotional. My boyfriend said that I didn't seem like myself. I also ended up gaining nearly 10 pounds and had very tender breasts all the time. I also would get awful cramps, backaches, and headaches during my periods. My periods were very light though! All in all, Minastrin 24 Fe was not for me. I have now switched to Loestrin and I already feel so much better."


"I just started Victoza yesterday. I have only felt sleepy about mid afternoon. Not sure if that is a part of side affect or not. I can tell you I woke up this morning and have not be hungry in the least. However; knowing I need to have something I forced myself to have a salad for lunch. I became very sleepy after eating. I am drinking a lot of water. I hope to see a significant reduction in weight especially since I'm up to close to 300 lbs although, it doesn't really show that I would be that heavy. I am very hopeful, and I also am watching my carbs. The reviews of some I have read have encouraged me. Looking for a new me with in the next couple of weeks and months.

I have only given a rating of 1 since I have just started."


"Kadian is AMAZING! I've been a pain sufferer for decades. I suffer from spinal stenosis/spindylosis; cervical neuralgia, etc. I've had multiple cervical fusions (anterior & posterior) with hardware. Anyone who's been through multiple fusions knows the pain changes, but never truly goes away. Pain was somewhat manageable with MS Contin, but I would still "pay" for it if I ever pushed myself, traveled, etc. Since 1998, I never had more than a week or two between moderate/severe pain flare-ups. Since kadian, I've gone as long as 3 months without one! I even flew to Europe for a 10 day vacation (which was a ton of walking/sitting) without any issues! Kadian works and works AWESOME!"


"Taking this in conjunction with Wellbutrin and Buspar gave me my life back.
My mood is stable, I'm happy, excited, and not over the top either. The trade name really describes this medication well that's for sure. However, this isn't for everyone. Also I must note the first 5 days kind of suck. I felt like my head was spinning and I felt nauseated like I was on a roller coaster all the time. Never threw up though. SO glad I stuck with it though. Well worth it in the end."


"Was on Concerta 18mg for 3 years worked great. Stopped taking it, felt like I didn't need it anymore and I didn't want to pay for it then. Wasn't doing so well professionally or at home not getting chores done feeling real lazy etc. so I went back on the Concerta couldn't feel it this time bumped up to 36mg still most days didn't feel a difference tried Vyvanse definitely can feel motivation only doesn't seem to last as long as Concerta used to for me but I feel happy on Vyvanse, just wished it lasted longer also as a lot of people say less anxiety. I can say I don't have an anxiety problem on Concerta or on Vyvanse but Vyvanse feels like it has anti-anxiety medicine built into. I feel real comfortable where ever I go."


"I suffer from schizoaffective disorder with bipolar tendencies. Latuda can cause severe breast pain on high doses.  Definitely helps stop voices and completely resolves depression."


"My Father is elderly, disabled, debilitated & has leukemia.  He was given a Rx for the liquid form of this drug by his Hematology/Oncology P.A.  Off & on, this Rx was used to stimulate his appetite.

We were never told of the significant risks for use by the elderly, especially for those with cancer.  We were told by the P.A.  that this Rx could be used as needed, intermittently, without worry.

A month ago, Dad had a life-threatening event which required an ambulance ride, a week in the hospital, and now long-term use of a blood thinner. Initial evaluation in the ER & subsequent conversations with the Hospitalist, indicated the reason for the blood clots in both lungs, both legs & throughout the body was linked to this Rx."


"I got Nexplanon inserted about 8 weeks after birth, the end of April. I'm breastfeeding, so I had no period within those 8 weeks. The first week of insertion, I had no bleeding whatsoever. Had a minor headache shortly after insertion and had an ugly bruise for a while, but as far as side effects, that was it. The second week on it I started my period. I bled for about 7 days. After that, I was spotting lightly on and off for another week. Since then I have not had any bleeding. I was nervous about getting the implant based on bad reviews, but I'm glad I did. Love it!"


"Very effective. Tastes horrible but put it in a wide mouthed cup with ice, pinched my nose and gulped it down. Not too bad that way! Also chewed mint gum immediately after each dose.
I hope Niagra Falls stops before my procedure in 5 hours."


"I started lexapro about two weeks ago. Currently, I am happy to say the benefits have out weighed the negative side effects. My side effects have been: nausea, ear ringing, headaches, sleep problems, dry mouth, and sore teeth.  However, my energy has increased and I am in much better shape than I was two weeks ago.  Two weeks ago I would not leave my house, I did not go to work or go out socially.  I would randomly get up set and I was not motivated to do anything.  I am slowly going out more and becoming more the old me."


"I have been on Belviq for 1 week and 1 day.  Day 1 was just awful. I felt "stoned", dizzy, brain fog, tight chest, extremely tired. The positive: virtually instantaneous appetite suppression, and more than that - a feeling of satisfaction after eating only a fraction of what I normally ate. So I decided to play out the side effects and see if they went away.  Each day was a little better than the last. By day 4 I was feeling mostly normal - more like a benedryl fog than a stoned feeling now.  Other side effects were a mild cough, some ear/jaw pain, sneezing fits and general weirdness. It is mostly gone now and I am down 3lbs. Glad I stuck with it. I am in it for the long haul. I desperately want to be one of those before and after people!"


"I got nexplanon November 2015. First, my experience inserting the rod was not that painful, the only part that hurt (and it hurt like a b*tch) was the lidocaine shot the doctor used to numb my arm. For a few days afterward though, I didn't want to move my arm certain ways because it caused a sharp pain on each end of the rod and caused bruising.

I have always had extremely heavy, painful, and long periods before I was on birth control and while I was on the pill. They would last approximately ten days each. About a week after I got nexplanon, I got my period. It was just like my normal periods, but instead of ending it just got lighter until it was just spotting and has been bleeding ever since, but I barely ever cramp like I used to."


"I got on this birth control implant in February of 2015, it's been great for me. Like I say, it effects Every body differently, so just because it doesn't work for you, doesn't mean it doesn't work at all. You have to find what works best for you. I've not experienced any weight gain, acne, or anything. However, I've not gotten my period since the day I got it, but not I am bleeding lightly. It's not a full period, but it's not spotting either. Other than that it's been a great experience for me, no problems at all. I reccomdn D to fry it and see if it works for you."


"Awful. Horrendous mood swings. Depression. Anxiety. Night sweats."


"This medicine is helping me - I feel better in general.  I have taken it for 2 weeks and gained 10lbs.  All I think about is my next meal and then snacks.  It is crazy, I can't help but eat, eat, eat.  I have called my doctor to see about switching me to something else.  I can't continue gaining weight like this. I may have to find some diet pills to off-set the cravings. If you are depressed and underweight this is the pill for you."


"I like this one as it is the most natural thyroid medication. I am constantly losing my hair but that is caused by hypothyroidism as well."


"The Mirlax  is really easy for me to use. Very effective. The reason for posting is I was wondering if there was a way for a person like myself who has used this puduct for many years... could have a more easier way of pouring it into a water bottle for example. Much like Crystal light packets but in a way so it does not copy Crystal light company's companies  idea. Yet is still effective for people who have a hard time pouring the medicine themselves without making huge mess. Thank you very much."


"I was prescribed Percocet for a foot injury. It was a lifesaver. Percocet dealt with the pain and helped my mood at the same time.  I have noticed others' comments about its help with mood, and I have concluded that there is a correlation to its efficacy and anxiety.  "


"This brought my sugar down to manageable ranges. I'm very please with my results"


"I've taken this pill for about six years now and it is a miracle worker. No periods, no side effects."


"I have used this before and it works but prefer something different. Chilling and heavy dose of Vaseline are things I did this time that made experience easier. I found holding your nose and drinking it as quickly as you can the best approach for me.

This seems to work very rapidly for some and drag on for others. I had the first BM  2:45 hours after starting and it drug on for over five hours . My doctor said take morning dosage 5 hours before appointment time. I would give minimum of 5 hours before leaving for appointment unless you want to risk a miserable car ride hoping you make it."


"My husband and I had been trying for 1 year when I went to the doc and found out I had polycystic ovarian syndrome and he immediately put me on 50mg of Clomid from Day 3-7 and shortly after that discovered we were having twins. Well Harrison and Harmony were born January 1st of this year and I found out 2 months ago I'm pregnant again, WITH FRATERNAL TWINS AGAIN, and this pregnancy was all a OOPS! But I believe that Clomid is a miracle. It worked for me and I hope that all the ladies who are/will be taking Clomid that it works just as good for them as well. I had no side effects from it at all. I felt just like I always have, nothing changed."


"A life changer!  I only had to use it about four times. The last time was about 8 years ago. Guess what?  My underarms remain dry!"


"Saved my life. I used to take 20 mg two years ago. I ended up taking myself off, (tapering) then I was fine for about 6 months. I fell into a relapse and now started on 10 mg. I would be so afraid of what to eat and if something was going to make my blood sugar to high. Now I can eat healthy but not have to worry that to much fruit will make me sick. I can have a soda every now and then. I love Lexapro. The first few days are different, headache, stomach ache and dizziness. Now I feel 100% better."


"My first month on it has been pretty good. I lost 6 pounds in a week which is kind of a down side for myself because I like my curves."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"Quick rundown. 48 yr old female. 3rd colonoscopy.

Found this to be way easier then the other two preps. Taste is somewhere between grape-cherry with a salty taste. The split dosage was nice but getting up after a nap at 1:30 am not so much. My appt was at 8:30 am. Note the time of your procedure. Schedule later in day if you want to sleep in a bit. No it's not fun, no it's not convenient, no it's not something you chat about in the lunchroom at work BUT for me one day of inconvenience sure beats having colon cancer or having to have part of your colon out! Just something to think about. The doctors do this everyday. They could care less about what your butt looks like.  Plus your sedated so who cares what they say !! Just have it done!!"


"Metoprolol controlled my rapid heart rate and lowered my blood pressure, but after taking it for a couple years, my sense of smell and taste were dulled to the point where I could sniff cat poop and hardly even grimace.  All food was bland and uninteresting.  You'd think this would have allowed me to lose weight, but I stuffed my face anyway, hoping that the next bite might taste like something.  No luck.  My doctor said that Bystolic is the latest and greatest - fewest side effects, so I gave it a try. I'm starting to get my taste and smell back.  It's worth the money."


"I have been using lamictal for years. Recently my Dr added vraylar and I won't lie the first couple days  were horrible!!! I got so sick but I pushed through and the results have been amazing and I've had only taken it a week. I am diabetic and haven't had high blood sugar, no wait gain although I was sooo hungry the for the first couple days. If you can push through the side effects I highly recommend this medicine. I feel alive again I have energy and just look forward to life. Also the voices and visions have stopped"


"I have only had this medicine twice. The first time was without reaction.  The second time however, I did experience trembling, weakness, especially in my legs, anxiety, and an itchy rash on my forearms.  Not pleasant at all!"


"I was prescribed Ambien following an accident I had at work, I couldn't sleep due to extreme pain in lower back. I've been using 5mg for the past 5 yrs.  Craziest stuff I've ever done in my life while on Ambien was order some exercising CD's at 4am and not remembering the next morning what I had done, like I had been in the twilight zone. Trying to cancel stuff that I ordered and explain to these telemarketers that I'm on medication and don't recall what I even say prompted me to lock my credit cards at night. I'd rather get 4-5 hrs of sleep than no sleep at all. My lower back pain remains low, mild exercise no hot abs for me."


"Does not help with my chronic pelvic pain. "


"Breo along with Incruse has improved by breathing ten fold!  I am so happy to be feeling better .  Free Co-Pay from both companies"


"This is almost my second month on this pill. I am 19 so this is the first bc pill I've ever taken. The doctor suggested it because I did have painful cramps that were regular she said that should disappear. However I bled 17 days on the pill the first month. Pretty emotional roller coaster, nauseas. Besides that I haven't had any signs of weight gain or acne, etc. I was terrified at some of the reviews but I haven't became pregnant. Hopefully I will have a lighter cycle sooner or later so the bleeding could stop !! If not will try to switch to a different pill (:"


"I got my Nexplanon in after my 1st son was born. Never had a problem with it. Didn't gain weight, didn't get a period for the whole 3 years I was on it. Now that my second son was born Jan 2015, I got it again in March 2015. Once again I loved it. Not a period in sight yet. This is the best for me because I don't have to remember to take a pill every day. No Oops babies here."


"My life has changed. I lived in the prison of my own mind which shackled me and withered my optimism like a flower deprived of water. But now I'm free. For the first time I know what it is like to want to do things and feel accomplished when they are done!"


"Insertion left my arm bruised for about a week, nothing terrible. There is a small scar at the insertion site. I've had Implanon for just over a year now. The first month or so I experienced low libido, but luckily for me that issue went away. I have my period about once every 6-8 weeks, it's irregular but there is much less blood than before I had it in. Sometimes I bleed for only 3-4 days, other times it is 7-8 days, but either way it's no big deal, and I haven't experienced any substantial changes in my skin or my weight. I highly recommend trying this method of birth control. Nothing works for everybody but if Implanon works for you, it's much more convenient than pills. "


"I have been on this pill for almost a year. I can't tell you how effective it is at preventing pregnancy, as my boyfriend and I always use other methods of protection as well. HOWEVER, my emotions are ridiculous sometimes. They happen in waves and I feel depressed, emotional, etc. I cry over such little things now. Anyway, I have also had three yeast infections AND get my period twice a month with more pain than before."


"Apparently there is a word limit here so I’ll try to get my point across. This is NON Hormonal, a lot of bad reviews with complaints that a hormonal BC would cause. Paragard doesn’t have hormones and therefore SHOULD NOT cause the affects that some of the other reviewers are complaining about. Also Copper poisoning is not an issue, read the studies done. You have no more copper in your body than what’s already naturally there. So don’t feed into the negative feedback. Do your own research and discuss with YOUR doc the best option for you. I personally LOVE paragard."


"I`m on my third month of this pill. I love it. The first month I was feeling sharp cramps and my breast were really tender, but after I started my second pack, they started to lessen! My periods have been very easy and NO cramps at all like I used to have before I started the pill. I can honestly say that my periods have been wonderful. I have no acne problems, my skin is very clear and the most important thing I have not been pregnant."


"I have been on Lo/Ovral for about 10 years now and have loved it but it has started giving me strange mood swings. I am 30 and feel that my hormones are changing and I need to speak to a doctor about changing my birth control. I have started noticing no sex drive, massive mood swings, lack of sleep and here recently weight gain. But like I said I have loved it up until now."


"Very good for motion sickness, but takes some time (about 1 1/2 - 2 hrs) to fully kick in."


"I recently started using Ortho Evra and LOVE it. Its easy to use and convenient, especially since you only have to change it once every week. When I first began using the patch, I had an upset stomach for about 2 days but after that I had no more stomach aches. I have also noticed breast tenderness, but its mild and goes away quickly. I have noticed occasional bleeding, but that also went away after the first few weeks. Overall I would highly recommend the product."


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"i am in the UK and taking this for a colonoscopy at 1.30 pm today. Took the first litre at 6.30 pm yesterday and it worked really quickly. I don't send a straw to drink and drank it all in half an hour. Up at 6 am today for the 2nd lot which is harder to drink -  maybe because I really want a cup of ta and a biscuit!! Just starting my last glass now and having to intersperse with plain water but it really isn't that bad. Don't believe all the horror stories."


"At first the diclegis seemed to work somewhat. I was no longer vomiting though I was still gagging at times but I was glad to be able to keep my food down. However now I'm on my 2nd trimester at nearly 14 weeks and taking 3 a day and the nausea is on and off all day, the gagging is intense, and  I have even thrown up a few times. I'm not sure what is going on, the doctor even took me off my prenatals to help the nausea and nothing seems to work. I was planing on decreasing my dose soon and getting off the medication as I'm still skeptical and concerned on the long term affects it could have on my baby. This medication also makes me very sleepy all day. Makes it really hard to wake up at 5am for work."


"This is one dangerous drug as for me it made me feel half dead to me and the world around me it made my depression even worse and anxiety really bad to the point I was unable to do the things I wanted to enjoy. Was unable to settle..It put me in a dark place and gave me really bad dreams and good luck if on it more than 6months to come off, may the force be with you, it's a horrific experience so please keep clear!"


"I have had psoriasis for only about five years now, and seeing a dermatologist for four years. We tried everything and then he suggested we try Enbrel. I used it for a total of 7 months with absolutely no results, in fact it spread more. I was desperate to get rid of this as both calves were covered and it was painful. Finally we went to Methotrexate and it worked almost immediately! I take only 4 pills weekly now and it is working like a dream."


"I've found that Topimax has worked for me, I've lost 73 pounds still struggle with food consumption from time to time but I do find that it has a definite affect."


"Fantastic! No side effects and undetectable virus after only a month! Don't delay, treat today!"


"I'm on Naltrexone now at 11 weeks following TSM, take the med 1 hour b4 drinking. Wine drinker. My cravings eased some and the "taste" isn't as good, even really good wine doesn't have the same appeal. Consumption has dropped, but more so in the number of days/week. I have gone from 5 or 6 days per week to now 3, altho the amount of drinks per session is the same or up a bit. I now drink lighter whites with less alcohol, not heavy reds. I'm  60 yr old woman, no other program. I'm encouraged, will stick with it, but was hoping to feel less craving by now. In reflection the run up to my problem is over 15 years. Never a binge drinker, didn't drink in my teens, 20s or much in 30s. From all my reading and research I do think I'll be in control again"


"Have been on Multaq since Sept. 2009 and it has worked very well. Had one brief ER visit after forgetting to take a dose on time, and one brief episode of tachycardia after drinking too much Espresso. My pulse is slow and steady, blood pressure is low and I have no noticeable adverse effects as long as I take it with food to avoid intestinal discomfort. It's important to know that Multaq works very well for some people and not at all for others (typical with anti-arrhythmic medicines) and that it is not safe for patients with heart failure or permanent atrial fibrillation."


"Been on Avonex for 1 year now. Had one minor relapse in this period. Still come down with flu like symptoms for 1 to 2 days every week. Difficult to cope with work and house hold responsibilities on those 2 days. Also bad for social life. My MS symptoms gradually get worse but I manage. Don't know for sure whether the interferon has a positive effect on slowing the progression of my MS but I think/hope it does."


"I have suffered from severe depression and anxiety for 9 years and have tried every medication under the sun and nothing has worked until now! I feel normal, not drugged and best part is no anxiety or depression. I take 10 mgs of this with 1 milligram of Risperdal daily for bipolar disorder and I get so much accomplished its ridiculous! I'm okay with being alone, I don't feel like I need a man or a miracle anymore and my expectations are more realistic. I look forwarding to coming home which is something I used to dread as I have 3 young children, 1 with autism. Prozac makes my job as a single mother so much easier!"


"I'm currently on 150mg of venlafaxine taking every morning and evening, I noticed immediately my social anxiety is gone and I haven't had a panic attack in years. The down side for me is that I find the withdrawal symptoms if I miss a dose by accident absolutely horrible, electrical zaps in my head, pins and needles in my lips, dizziness when moving eyes or head, nausea and extreme anxiety and panic. I would recommend everybody to never ever miss a dose. I also find it hard to remember things and concentrate, my memory has worsened which is hard while at university. I feel tired a lot more of the time and have a lot of muscle twitches and extremely vivid dreams. Though I feel that these downsides are worth it as it works so brilliantly."


"Gave it three months of a shot and endured break through bleeding for nearly two full months. Not worth it. Too low a dose for me, though I'm on the thin side and athletic."


"I went on Lolo primarily for extreme period pain and it works great. I've tried lots of different kinds of birth control and I'm the happiest with Lolo because the side effects are barely there! I had nauseau for the first 3 days only, and I haven't gained lots of weight like on other ones but I have gained a cup size. I had a bit of spotting the first month and had to use liners but that went away. I've had really minor mood swings, definitely not as bad as Marvelon (I cried over everything). Overall, I'm really pleased with this pill."


Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation during Pregnancy/Lactation

"No side effects and its very easy to take."


"I have been on this medication for 1.5yrs & it has been GREAT! Was on Paxil for 3 yrs prior to switching to Cymbalta. It worked in about 3 days and i havent had any abnormal feelings of anxiety since I started this med. I haven't had any side effects from taking it. I had experienced some weight gain from Paxil, but none on Cymbalta. The only thing is that if you miss a dose, your terrible headache will remind u that u forgot to take it! Other than that, it's been great."


"Boniva has helped me with my t-score of 3. 8 which is very severe. I was percribed the drug nurtin for migraine headaches which drained calcium from bones. Boniva i. V has worked over one year too build bones. Mild side effect."


"I have been feeling pretty nauseous all day (first trimester of pregnancy) and my healthcare provider gave me a sample of this drug to try.  I wanted to share my experience as all I've read are glowing reviews... Glad it's working for some people but have to imagine there are others who experienced something similar to me.  I have taken it now for 3-4 days which should have been enough time to get a feel for whether or not it works.  It did absolutely nothing for my nausea.  If anything, it made me feel worse.  I was so tired I couldn't function.  Had to lay down in the middle of the day for a few hours, was feeling so tired and sick. I didn't take any last night and today I feel better than I have since I started taking it!"


"I've had RA for 8 years.  I still had much difficulty doing daily activities while on Methotrexate only. I've been on Enbrel for 15 months and now wouldn't be able to function without it. The Sureclick Autoinjector  is a convenient method of administration, but is always quite painful and but fortunately over quickly. I'm so thankful to be on Enbrel."


"Developed a skin rash all over my body, headache, stomach discomfort, neck stiffness, itchiness, anxiety. The majority of the symptoms pretty much."


"I've been taking the Terbinafine 250mg tab once daily for just over a month now and haven't had any noticeable side effects.  My toenails have cleared up considerably and I still have 60 more days of treatment.  I think if you take this medication as directed, with a full glass of water and do not drink alcohol excessively, you'll probably stand a better chance of complete success.  This is the first treatment I have tried since they took the Lamisil Cream off the market that has worked."


"After struggling with Temporomandibular Joint Disorder for years, seeing so many dentists and doctors, I have finally gotten it under control with Flexeril. My doctor finally diagnosed it as muscle spasms and tension from my anxiety disorder. I take Buspar also, and the combination has been a miracle cure for me. I no longer need pain medicines stronger than OTC. I feel so much better."


"Feel great, no side effects"


"For the last 6 months I have had allergies like never before in my 32 years.   Constant nasal congestion and dry coughing.  I have been miserable.   OTC antihistamines were not cutting it, so My doctor put me on Xyzal and Azelastine back in June. This improved my congestion but after catching a cold in July I ended up with the same symptoms and a dry cough that would not go away.  It kept me up at night and I was miserable.  He put me on Singulair, and since then the congestion has improved and I can sleep through the night without coughing!"


"Works temporarily.  As long as there is no bowel motion the hemorrhoids seem healed.  As soon as there is a bowel motion we are back to square one."


"I have been on Victoza since August, 2014 (9 mos).  I had to increase the dosage between 1.2 and 1.8 gradually....1 click of the "pen" every 4 or 5 days to avoid the nausea.  Now at 1.8 for several months.  I have lost a total of 57 lbs!  I want to lose about 25 more.  So far I am thrilled with the results!"


"I took Next Choice after contraceptive failure ...and thumps up I'm not pregnant."


"I have taken Trinessa for about 8 months and during maybe the first 2 I felt some nausea, but it quickly cleared my acne up and also helped with my heavy, painful menstrul cycle. I also noticed that I have a smaller appetite now and I have lost 15 pounds during the summer but I'm not complaining."


"I have been taking this birth control since my senior year in high school, I am now in my senior year of college. Since I been on this medicine people around says I have gotten mean, I sleep a lot, I have headaches, but that is mostly it. It works! I haven't been pregnant and I'm continuing to use it until I get married."


"My husband has spinal stenosis. He had major back surgery so his Dr. prescribed this medication he was doing a lot better. He actually could move. Now his Dr. ups and quits and he has no more medication, no Dr. at his practice is able to write out this prescription for him and now he's back in bed. "


"I've had chronic lower back pain for over two years (herniated disk). I can't say for sure what has relieved my pain, but ever since taking diclofenac my pain almost immediately has gone from being almost completely debilitated,  to being able to function physically at the level I was at when pain started. Still have pain and not 100%, but my quality of life is back and I feel much more fluid and agile.  For almost six months I could hardly get out of bed, let alone tie my shoes."


"Got the Mirena put in the morning. I was really sceptical about getting it done after all the reviews I had read, but after talking to my Dr about it, I decided to give it a shot. The insertion wasn't nearly as bad as I had pysched myself up for, although, of course; everyone takes "pain" differently. For me, it felt like that weird pressure you feel when you push too hard on your belly button. I've had mild cramping and slight bleeding throughout the day, but its nothing as bad as a regular period cramp. If anything, they feel less then a period cramp. Hopefully it continues like this, cause its all tolerable."


"A new doctor switched me to this one from Beyaz. I had gotten migraines once every six months or so before I started birth control and on Yaz and Beyaz I had never had any real issues I was able to function with over the counter medicines for them. I just finished month number 3 today, during the first month I had 2 migraines with one that lasted two days and I had to go to the health center because I couldn't stand it any longer & got a shot for it. After that I went to my family doctor and was given migraine medication. I have had 8 migraines in the span of three months & have had to medicate with migraine medication instead of Motrin or Excedrine, add in extremely heavy period, cramps, and nausea and you can see why I'm switching back."


"Helped with my depression, ocd, anxiety disorder. I was pulled out of school for 4 months and couldn't leave my home due to my fear of my panic attacks. I was constantly light headed, dizzy, sweating in panic. It helped slowly but surely. I'm upto 60mg, and there are still some random times of anxiety but it has helped tremendously. I can leave my house and go to concerts , and places with a lot of people"


"Watch out for the first three months. That is all I can say. Prepare for an emotional roller coaster. My boyfriend and I considered it "the monster pill" for a while jokingly, yet it is a very good description. Now that I have been on this pill for about 5 months, I actually love it! It's increased my breast size, I have a very very regular period, and I'm feeling no emotional changes. However, when I do miss a pill or two, and I take 2 or three at once, I am extremely sore the next couple days. Not sure if this is normal or just a coincidence. Gives me motivation to take them daily! Lol. Anyway, overall, a great pill. Reason I took two points away is for the first three months of hell!"


"I was prescribed Cimetidine (Tagamet) after all other treatments for my Plantar Warts had failed.  Within 3 weeks of its use, the warts began to lessen in size, and were progressively becoming smaller.  By the end of the 4th week, the warts had come out in a plug-like fashion.  I was also taking a high quality Multi-Vitamin as recommended by my Cosmetic Surgeon.  These pills were the greatest blessing I could ever ask for.  As soon as I started taking them, the pain from the warts was slowly alleviated as well.  I would recommend this treatment to anyone who has plantar warts.  I'm 23 years old and probably in average health."


"I had sex on March 13th and the condom broke. My partner noticed before orgasming luckily, but I didnt want to take the risk of a precum baby.  I also was in my most fertile time, about to hit ovulation.  I took Plan B on March 14th, 15 hours later. I experienced spotting 3 days after, that quickly went away. I also experienced bloating, mood swings, feeling hot, etc., that lasted for a little over a week. My expected period was March 30th. I got it yesterday, on April 19th . I was *20* days late. A little over 5 weeks after I took the pill. I took 4 pregnancy tests in this time.

So, to all freaking out like I did, do know that the pill CAN make you late (even 20 days late), and make you experience symptoms similiar to pregnancy symptoms."


"Ugh. The taste is absolutely horrible. I would have much rather have eaten seafood than drink that stuff. I almost vomited shortly after finishing first dosage. And about 30 minutes later I already had to go to the bathroom. And everything has been yellow. Have had chills, nausea, feeling faint.  I shouldn't have to be doing this at 25 years old. Ugh. Dreading the second dosage at 4 am"


"I took this one hour after unprotected sex and I am not pregnant! It was in the middle of my cycle so I was very worried I would conceive, but the medicine thankfully worked.  I have had a lot of bad side effects (nausea, fatigue, early period lasting 2 weeks) but I will take those over pregnancy. Overall happy with it."


"I have been on Contrave for a month and a half now, and I am down 23 Lbs.  I would always enjoy a cocktail or two when I came home from work and felt like I needed it to unwind, but this has totally changed that feeling.  I don't have a desire to drink, and my appetite is definitely decreased.  This morning I was down at 216.  Two minor side effects I have experienced.  1. I get a feeling of nausea which discourages me from eating, and 2.  I have been getting head aches all day.  Both well worth the results!"


"I have had migraines everyday for the past 4 years and I've tried Elavil and it didn't do a thing!  But I didn't have any negative side-effects."


"I love Relpax. I had incapacitating headaches in College, as a young mum and still have them now as a grandmother though not as frequent. If I take a Relpax at the beginning signs, the headache does not progress. If I can't get to my medication early or if I am trying to conserve my pills and try to handle the headache a different way, it still works but just takes longer and I usually have to go to bed with ice bags.  Sometimes it still gets to vomiting stages but not as frequently.  My biggest wish is that the insurance companies would not try to limit how many they think I need. I so appreciate the savings card and only hope I can use it for more than just this year."


"ITS OKAY. Tuesday last week (1/10/17) the starting of the END of my period and my boyfriend & I had an accident, another story of how the condom broke, he was worrying so much and looking up things on Google and so was I (I was mainly looking at these reviews because a lot of you ladies helped me to stay calm and that it would be OK) I would stray away from Google because you don't know what to believe!!! Anyway, we were both on edge until TODAY 1/15/17 I felt my lower back go into pain mode and I went to the bathroom and surely enough, MY PERIOD STARTED AGAIN! I cannot express how grateful I am for Plan B and for another chance. I'm going to go get on Birth Control sometime this week. If you aren't on it, please get on it & be SAFE!"


"I have been on Otezla for about 18 months and am very satisfied.  The only side effect has been the loose stool that most people have experienced.  Prior to taking this medication I was getting 12 to 15 shots per month on my scalp and all over my legs directly into the outbreaks. Additionally was using prescribed creams, lotions and shampoo.   My scalp was so bad that the psoriasis covered a patch of skin cancer that was probably growing for over a year. It was detected as I insisted on a biopsy of the area because that one area was not responding to treatment.  Except for one or two small patches my skin is free and clear.  Insurance is a problem, however, these is a prescription assistance program available and you can be reimbursed."


"I am a 43 yo mom of 2 (3 if you count my husband). I can't stress enough how much Vyvanse has completely changed my life. I was diagnosed with ADD after my oldest received her diagnosis about 10 yrs ago. I've tried Adderall, Concerta, & the like and even on high doses, NEVER experienced the clarity & energy I've gotten on just 20mg of Vyvanse. I've just started taking it 2 weeks ago & wish I had discovered this medicine years ago! The only issue is that this week I titrated up to 30mg and have noticed some irritability, so I think I'll go back to the lower dose.  Love, love, LOVE my new lease on life thanks to Vyvanse!"


"I swapped from Amitriptyline for chronic pain and sleep issues, to Duloxetine which I was led to believe would help me sleep too.

After taking for just two days I felt horrid on this, I felt spaced out, and couldn't sleep. Two weeks in and it has turned me into an insomniac. I also found i had bad headaches, nausea, and it brought on the worst depression I had ever experienced. I was anxious, jittery, feeling very manic. I was told the side effects would wear off, but I felt long term this was not going to help my insomnia one bit. I did find my pain lessened, but the insomnia and mental instability it brought far outweighed any benefit. Now I have been 2 days cold turkey and it has been HELL but I wanted this poison out of me!"


"About two years ago, I stayed home sick with what I thought was the flu. After about a week of misery and no relief I went to the doctor. He told me that all the awful, flu-like symptoms were actually my hay fever acting up and because I had waited too long to come in I now had nasal polyps. Many members of my extended family has had them and treated them with Nasonex or even surgery (my aunt can't taste or smell now). Since then, I've used Nasonex nearly every night. There's a very obvious difference between nights I take it and nights that I forget - I tend to wake up with throat congestion and a runny nose. Only once have I actually had a full-on nosebleed."


"I can explain this drug easily. It will take away your problems, BUT...your sleep won't be effective, you will have extreme memory problems, you won't experience vibrant emotion (it's always dull), did I mention you will be tired literally all day within minutes of waking? You will basically be a living zombie where every action you take feels forced and fake. You will gain a ton of weight. I was a bodybuilder, 200lb 7.5% bodyfat year round. Counted calories constantly. Still did on effexor, counted them all the way up to 4k a day along with 4-6 beers and no weight lifting. I just didn't care. I'm 215lbs at 28% bodyfat. If you don't know what that means, basically I traded a 6-pack for a keg. Went from a size 32 to a size 38. In 8 months"


"I'm a 27 year old male, and I've been on Methadone for 4 years at 80mg for opiate addiction
I was using strong Narcotic drugs, including Hydrocodone for 2 years using 100mg daily, Oxycodone for 3 years using 200mg daily, and Diamorphine for 2 years.
I went into severe withdrawal that nearly killed me, from dehydration. I got admitted to an ER room within 5 minutes, it was that bad. Stayed at the Hospital from Friday night to Monday morning. Then got discharged to go to a Methadone clinic. I can honestly say Methadone saved my life. Now I have a GREAT job, a beautiful wife, with a beautiful baby boy and a baby girl. Thank you Methadone!"


"Hi everyone-I just started Cymbalta about 2 weeks ago and so far it has been great-My anxiety was really bad for months, leading to severe depression, and I finally had to talk to my doctor about taking something-I was reluctant about taking anything and hadn't before now-I am so glad I did! I take 30 mg now 1x day and like the lower dose-Initially had a couple a bad reactions-after 12 hrs of my first pill, I got severely hyper but it settled about 6 hrs later then I took a day off and restarted-it's been fine ever since-I can't explain how great it feels to not have those negative thoughts constantly harass you and the renewed sense of self and confidence is over-whelming. I only noticed dry mouth and I'm more forgetful it seems."


"I could not handle the teeth clenching."


"I was prescribed first the Z-pack and took that for 5 days and then to continue by taking one minocycline 100 mg capsules (once a day) for adult cystic acne.  I was feeling fine the first week on minocycline but the second week, I had to completely take myself off the minocycline because I was miserable. First, it was sinus, then sinus headaches with blurry visions on and off.  Then my joints started hurting, especially in my hands and lower back.  I also felt dizzy when moving too fast from one position to another and started to feel like I was under a haze all the time. "


"Crushed mania fast on 2000 mg/d and currentyl stable on this dose"


"All was good until week four. Then nausea appeared. Read a post on here to take Bonine prior to taking contrave.  It works! No nausea. I am down 5.5 lbs and that is really good for me. I eat only healthy and exercise at least 4 times per week."


"Abilify caused weight gain in my instance - I gained 10 kg, which is a lot for someone that was once petite. I lost all my confidence. I have been battling with Bipolar for years and never have I been on such an ineffective drug. I think it should just be taken off the market."


"Words cannot describe the love that I have for this birth control method. Here's why:
- No hormones means no nausea or emotional instability.
- No more worrying about applying the contraceptive correctly.
- I no longer worry about if someone will "find out" that I'm on birth control. It's something that no one can see or identify unless I choose to tell them.

Me and my husband have been child free for our first year of marriage and look forward to continuing our childfree life thanks to this wonderful contraceptive. I have never been happier with a product.

If your birth control method takes up time, energy, and provides additional stress to your life - choose ParaGard. It's a game changer."


"I never write reviews but I figured I had to share how truly life-changing Effexor has been for me. I've suffered with GAD and Major Depressive Disorder for quite some time. I was on and off of Prozac for about five years. When it stopped working, I began taking Effexor XR 37.5mg. I started feeling better, more calm, less anxious. Last year, someone I had dated for years and had recently broken up with passed away tragically. I was a disaster. My dosage was increased to 75mg, then 150mg, and now 225mg. Honestly - I don't know how I would have made it to where I am today without this medication. It has controlled my anxiety, my panic attacks and my depression. I still have bad days, I'm still in mourning, but I finally feel normal."


"Do not take this medicine. After returning from a week long trip to Haiti, I was constantly nauseous, dizzy, had brain fogginess and was fatigue to the point that I couldn't even get through a day of work. I was 20 at the time and had never had any health problems. I also experienced severe depression. It was very scary as I had never struggled with any type of mental health issues prior to taking this drug. I went to multiple doctors after my trip trying to figure out what was wrong, and it took at least a month to realize it was from this medicine. At the time I read from other reviews that some users experienced the same symptoms . Two years later I am 22 now and from time to time have trouble with dizziness, nauseousness, fatigue, etc."


"Finally something that works. I was given this for pain expected after surgery. I only needed to use it twice but I have a neurological disorder and it relieved the pain I was experiencing from that. My neurologist had tried me on everything but this for my pain. I use on occasion for when I really can't take the pain any more"


"After being on the same birth control for 2 years, with very little positive feedback, I decided to switch it up. I tried lolo because I had received a free trial from my doctor. OH MAN was it ever the best thing for me. Previously I had pretty severe acne, which nothing could help, but after 2 months my skin is completely clear. The only downfall is that I have experienced some weight gain. Overall, I would recommend this form of birth control to anybody who is struggling with skin issues."


"On Savella for about 3 months now, works great for me. So far no side effects."


"I was perscribed this medicine to treat BV, I was told to take 5 400mg pills in one dose, this sounded wrong to me so I decided to have a look online and wished I never! I saw people sharing stories of really horrible side effects such as headache, dizzy spells and vomiting, being emetophobia this really worried me and I was debating if I'd even take the pills! Eventually decided to take them & as instructed, on a full stomach,with a large glass of water at night. They did taste a bit horrible but nothing as bad as I'd read, once I'd taken them the taste was gone ,I didn't have any dizziness or nausea, nothing, absolutely fine. I think some people have exaggerated their side effects majorly!"


"I have been taking Lo Loestrin Fe for over A year now, it's the best birth control I've ever taken, I use to have heavy cycles, the worst cramps, and would have to take off work because of being nausea and sick once a month. I would wear ultra tampon with the biggest pads u could find! My iron was low because of how much blood I would lose a month. Since my doctor prescribed this pill I have maintain my weight, I no longer take iron tablets and my periods are very light. It still comes on but sometimes it skips a month and the next month it may stay on two weeks. Long as you maintain a healthy diet it works out fine! Give this a try and see if it works for you!!"


"My blood pressure was 145/80 and my physician prescribed 20mg lisinopril. My blood pressure fell almost instantly to 114/70 and has stayed there for 4 months. Now my dosage has been reduced to 10mg but my blood pressure is still 111/71. A great medicine for me with no side effects."


"I've started taking it when i had asthma exacerbation last two months. Usually, when I have flare up it will go away within 2 to 3 weeks. I was worried because it's almost a month already and I haven't been feeling well. Symptoms are fatigue, chest pain/tightness, shortness of breath, rapid heart palpitations, throat irritation, phlegm, reflux? I went to the doctor and told me it was an acid reflux. I still continue to use this drug together with PPI but i don't see any improvement. I've made my research about the side effects. It may control my asthma but the side effects are much worse. I'm getting off this drug immediately."


"I love it! I haven't had any problems with it! "


"I was put on this BC because it was what my insurance was covering. I was on it for about 9 months. Prior to using Orsythia I was on Lutera. I am now back on Lutera thank goodness! They supposedly have the same ingredients but Orsythia really made me feel awful. Here is what went on. Every month was different, some months I was extremely emotional, other months my breasts would get very tender, all the way through the nipple, ouch! I would also get frequent headaches, like maybe 4 a week, There was more cramping too. I connected the dots and told my Dr.  and she switched me back to lutera and put on the prescription that there should be no substitutions. I have been fine for the past 6 months since I changed back. Orsythia sucks if you ask me."


"Cymbalta has been an incredible drug for me.  Since taking Cymbalta, I have been able to enjoy life more, sleep less and feeling more refreshed, reduction in pain, and improved memory and concentration.  Recently, I have been studying for an exam.  This is a hard exam, that I previously had failed before, while not taking Cymbalta.  I started taking Cymbalta, approximately in January.  The months leading up to the exam, I was more focused, and able to concentrate better than I can last remember.  I know that Cymbalta doesn't treat concentration or memory problems, but I think that sometimes if you are depressed, it can have a severe affect on concentration.  Thank you Cymbalta for helping me in my life."


"I was taking 30 mg of Actos daily, and for the two weeks after I seriously started taking it, I had dull throbbing headaches to full blown migraines non-stop!  About 2 weeks into taking it, I developed a dull pain in my kidney area.  Thinking it was a kidney infection, I went to my Dr's.  We found out that it was muscle soreness...one of the common side effects.  I also gained weight. As soon as I stopped taking it, the headaches stopped,and the muscle pain is going away."


"Terrible experience. Had sore nipples, tightness in chest; abnormal bleeding as well as loss of sex drive. Was on this  for almost 6 months and side effects did NOT subside"


"Monday night, I started getting body aches and swollen, sore lymph nodes. Woke up at 3:30am with my 2 month old, and couldn't swallow without stabbing pain. By 8:00am Tuesday, I was on my way to the doctor with fever, chills, and the worst sore throat of my life (turns out one tonsil was enormous).  Started the Tamiflu by 3:00pm. So less than 24 hours from the abrupt onset of symptoms. Now we are at the end of Wednesday, and I can't believe how much better I feel! My energy is coming back, body aches are gone, and while my throat is still sore, I'm not crying when I swallow (yeah, it was that bad).  I am impressed. Do take with food though! 2nd pill was on empty stomach and I was throwing up for 15 minutes 2 hours later."


"Took my first 10 mg pill Tuesday night, ended up having diarrhea for 3 days."


"Had a bad flare up of gout in my let foot.  Dr. prescribed Colcrys and after three days I had no relief from the pain, swelling or burning, but I did have terrible nausea and diahrrea.  Doctor then switched me to Indomethacine and within hours the pain started to subside.  Now, two days later, I'm about 80% back to normal."


"Today marks the end of Week 5 since I started Epiduo Forte. My skin has always been acne prone; but, after dealing with a lot of stress and depression this fall, my skin suffered the worst breakout I've ever experienced. Tiny clusters of small inflamed whiteheads constantly covered my smile lines and inner cheeks, I always had at least 2-3 small cystic bumps, and my skin was extremely congested.

I'm holding out hope that Epiduo pays off, but it's Day 36 and my skin is as bad if not worse. The purging has been unbareable at times -- my left jawline broke out into this red mountain of cystic acne around Week 3 and it's only starting to subside, and my tiny whiteheads still show up every few days. I'm giving it through Week 12..."


"The drug did help with my infection in my mouth that I had gotten from a piercing, but the side effects are awful. I was told to take 4 a day for 10 days and I've had to expand the days because I cannot take 4 a day without wanting to pass out or throw up. I get so nauseous and am extremely tired from it. If you do take this pill make sure you eat A LOT."