"Been taking Trileptal for about a year. Mostly because every 5 to 6 years have to change my medicine because I tend to get immune to them.

Have taken Sodium  Valproate, Tegretol and Carbamazepine over the last 30 years.

With Oxcarb seizures are controlled but not totally gone. Also, am putting on extraordinary amount of weight, looking for other options for what is becoming an obesity problem."


"It worked for five min that's it"


"I had no problem inserting the ring and I was able to get it in far enough that I don't even know it's there.  So far it's been in for two weeks and the only side effect I've noticed is an occasional lower backache which has not been bad at all.  If this truly works I will be one happy camper.  So will my husband."


"please read my experience carefully.

Months before i took Avelox, the landlord has sprayed all the complex with insect repeller,  it was so strong that i felt i couldn't breath, i went straight away to the doctor which they administered ventollin and oxygen. i felt better, but ever sense i became extremely sensitive i could not smell perfumes or Dettol/gas station without feeling suffocated. months after, i got sick with flu, and theflu went to my chest and i couldn't breath and experienced pain in my chest. took to the hospital and was given nebulizer but didn't feel better, so they did an xray and gave me Avalox, i got all the side effects but it cleared it, and my asthma!!! not sensitive anymore! so to keep it short it

it fixed my lungs"


"I just had my 5 th injection. I have noticed a improvement in my vision. My doctor is so pleased with results. The expense is really high. I am going to loose my insurance coverage with my husbands insurance. Then my primary insurance will be Medicare. I was told by my doctor I need to have injections for the rest of my life.
Really concerned at that time how I will afford it."


"Didn't realize how great it was till it was gone. After 4 years of failed cocktails until I found Depekote with  Zoloft. I was on it for 3-5 months @1250mg and had Excessive Weight gain, insatiable hunger,,,BUT Worth it! I was productive, positive, stabilzed, making plans and following thru. Then Liver enzymes high @ 6 mo. and abruptly taken off ... Horrible move by panicked Doctor.  On my third medicine since and all bad results.  Any opinions on Depokote retry while protecting my liver with Milk Thistle & Turmeric? My last blood work was best its ever been. I have no faith in my Dr and am seeking a new."


"Been on this about a week now. I have not seen any relief. I am sweating a lot and feel ill. Do not know if it was something to do with this medicine. I started out on 50mg, Doctor has me taking 100 twice a day now,  but still have the pain so we will see."


"Psoriasis covered over 80% of my body!!! After 2 weeks on this medicine it was CLEAR!"


"37 inflamed and 18 painful joints before my first dose.
2 months later, 4 inflamed and 2 painful joints
6 months later, 2 inflamed and 1 sore joint!
The best RA drug I have taken to date.
I have been on the drug for 6 years.
I had been suffering from RA since 1987!"


"I have frequent kidney stone attacks. On one trip to the ER I was given a prescription for Flomax and decided to fill it.  Next time I got an attack I took one and was amazed that the stone passed within about an hour!  Normally I would have been in agony for hours before passing the stone.   I make sure to carry Flomax with me now. Two days ago I got another attack, took one Flomax and the pain stopped and the stone passed shortly thereafter."


"This pill caused me to feel like I was PMSing all the time 24-7. Even when things were going great I was depressed ALL THE TIME. I didn't know why but finally figured out it was the medicine after about 2 weeks of taking it the symptoms are just not worth it. Plus it caused my acne to come back and get dry skin, no matter how much lotion I used and what I used."


"This has worked very well for treating my allergies. However, the side effects have hit me very hard. I normally cycle 40-60 miles on the weekends with 2 25 milers during the week. Since starting this pill I have had an enormous loss of strength, even feel tired and groggy all day. I am not sleeping very well either. My legs have been cramping really bad while exercising and cycling, I cannot ride over 30 miles without my legs locking up. I will be asking my ENT for something different tomorrow. Be aware that the side effects don't get everyone, they just got to me.

Thanks!"


"I am a registered nurse and have had psoriasis since I was 12. I am now 56. It was mostly contained to my scalp during the winter months. But I started experiencing psoriatic arthritis which was getting worse in my hands and feet.
1 month after starting Stelara, I noticed a difference. It has been 9 months and I have no more psoriasis or arthritis pain.
I did not experience any side effects. I highly recommend this product."


"Started while weaning off Prozac. When begun, headaches in center front of head; lasted less than a week. Return of sex drive. Return of motivation."


"I saw a dermo for what was diagnosed as rosacea and was put on  every topical they had over a 3 month span. My skin got so bad from the pill (allergic reaction) and topical foam, Metrogel,  Mirvasa that I was getting seriously depressed. I never had real bad skin I just got flushed in some stressful situations. Hey, I am in sales they are all stressful at the end of a quarter. The medications had me so messed up until I was referred to another highly recommended doctor. He took me off everything and put me on Solodyn. One pill a day, a little lotion, sunscreen. I am not sure if getting off the topical or using Solodyn or both was the answer, but I am getting back to normal. My NEW doctor said he could give me something for the flushing"


"I was on Loloestrin Fe for about 4 years before switching to Beyaz. I loved Loloestrin, but randomly started breaking out all over my neck and chin. After trying every topical solution out there I finally decided to switch pills, although I was terrified of gaining weight. I'm now on my second month of Beyaz and it has literally been the best thing to ever happen to me. I broke out pretty bad at first but my acne has DRAMATICALLY improved. I actually lost weight, my libido is up, and no dramatic mood swings. The only thing is is that I've been spotting between my periods but that's expected the first couple months. Also, I'll have random nausea but it quickly goes away. Everyone's different but give Beyaz a try! It may change your life."


"Cleared up a bad case of bronchitis in a week and only side effects were some coughing an hr or so after taking it as all the bacteria was dying and body getting rid of it in the mucus. Take it with food and a lot of water. It works excellent, side effects are very minor and you should also consider taking a probiotic during and after using it just take a few hrs before or after it. Very effective antibiotic!"


"Very good"


"I got my insertion done on April 2011 and it is now August 2011 and I am not having any problems with it, except for my skin. I have had only 2 periods since starting and no spotting in between. As I mentioned above only complaint is that in the past 3 weeks my acne/skin has become red and an increase in breakouts. Even with this I am staying on it because it's great not having to worry about getting pregnant because I forgot to take a pill - it is worth it!"


"I have been taking the Watson brand for over ten years and it helped me tremendously with my RA pain. Now I am having to resort to this pill bc NO PHARMACY will order the Watson brand! Why is this? Does any one know bc this pill does not touch the pain like the Watson brand. I hope I am not the only one that thinks this pill doesn't work as well... Is it the chemical make-up bc I was told generic is just the same... To me it's not! One pharmacy does carry the Watson brand but does not take my insurance so I have to pay full price! In my opinion this is why we have these pills being sold on the streets bc people who actually needs them cannot get them in pharmacies! Any one have an opinion on this?"


"I take metaxalone when I feel the pain coming on. For at least three days then I stop because I have to still take aspirin for other conditions. It alleviates some of the pain."


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"My experience with Levora was an quite different. This is my first time using birth control. I thought I would gain weight, however when I began taking Levora I was 115 lbs a month into the pill I lost so much weight. I am currently 107 lbs. I also suffered from bad mood swings and nausea occasionally. I felt like I lost a lot of my appetite as well. The pill certainly served its purpose though, I didn't get pregnant and my periods were amazingly light and cramps were almost non existent."


"I suffer from hypochondria and panic disorder. I was so afraid to take medication. After 2 years I finally took Cipralex. It has made my anxiety a lot more tolerable. I've had a few major panic attacks but overall good experience. I've been on 20mg for 2 years."


"Had the implanon for 5 months
What I experienced was bleeding every day and that I had to wear a tampon everyday for 5 months.
I didn't even know when I had my period because it was like I had my period everyday.
Makes your face break out, weight gain, and my sex drive disappeared.

If I would have read these reviews I never would have got it.

The removal procedure was also extremely painful

I would not recommend anyone taking this as there are much better ways

It is not worth it at all"


"This was the only thing that worked for my adult acne.  It kept my skin relatively clear, especially in the chin area, where I otherwise would get cystic acne during certain weeks of my cycle."


"Prescribed for lower back injury. This pill is small and powerful, It took a bit of getting use to I think it is more powerful than the 5mg hydrocodon I am prescribed now. I was given 50 mg tablets one tablet three times a day but the third pill made me thirsty, very thirsty and sometimes dizzy and I had to eat before use or nausea became a serious issue. I took two a day and tylenol for several months until I began having mild pain in my groin that escalated to numbness my doctor has me using hydrocodon now when needed and I use tylenol for a break from the toxins when needed."


"Seroquel for me was the best thing that could've happened to me and my illnesses(bipolar,BPD and PTSD. It made me gain 20 lbs. in a month causing me to want to come off. (I lost the weight.)  Bad decision though cause I ended up back on it anyway. None of my other meds. are as effective. I also use ambilify and lamictal."


"I decided to go with Skyla due to the slightly smaller size. I'm 27 years old and have no children, nor have I ever been pregnant. I had the Skyla placed this morning by my obgyn, and I must say, it was a breeze. I will note that my provider prescribed Cytotec vaginally for the night before and morning of the procedure. Apparently this medication dilates the cervix and makes it easier for implantation. On a scale of one to ten, I'd be reluctant to even say it was a two. Honestly, my Pap smear was more painful. I'm hopeful that the next few weeks will go as smoothly. However, as of right now, I highly recommend skyla. Ladies, don't let the horror stories freak you out."


"It's almost a week since taking 2.5 mg Lexapro in the morning and a quarter seroquel at night.

The first few days I was irritable and very on edge. The third day I had an anxiety attack while watching tv. It came over me slowly, and didn't leave that night.

I have slight hypomania.

If I am in a really challenging situation, I still feel slightly vulnerable and anxious. I hope that when my body is used to the medication that will sort itself out. I do have ringing in my ears, which is annoying.

I'm not as hungry, and use the toilet a lot more. I can deal with that. I may even lose some weight, which I've been battling for years now.

I don't think I'll be stopping lexapro. It seems to be getting better."


"Headache and weight gain, almost a pound after being on it for one week. Now I am gain almost a pound a day, needless to say I will be getting off of this drug."


"I was prescribed this as an anti-depressant and I found that I just didn't have the urge to smoke anymore!"


"Continuation from previous review.. Been on for 5 days and have had to force myself to eat so that I have energy.  It's been great.  I have no cravings, and I don't want to eat every second of every day.  I used to eat when I was bored and even now when I'm bored I still don't want too eat.  It's awesome."


"I gained weight from the Depo shot. I was extremely sick on the pills. The Ortho Evra patch was a gateway to happiness. I had multicystic ovaries that made life uncomfortable for me from random pains and swelling to uncomfortable sex. I tried many different contraceptives and the patch is the only one that helped. My only complaints is the residue from the patch breast tenderness (although I did go up a size and my sex drive went way up). My husband hides from me now haha. Make sure you use as directed.  Skipping a few days on The switcharoo will throw your period off."


"I'm suffering from OCD and anxiety disorders for the last 22 years.

This pill is the only one who helps.

Only 0.5 mg and you immediately feel the difference."


"I was taking this for three months and will be switching. I've had "spotting" for about 2.5 months (some days worse than others), and I feel as though I am overly emotional and anxious on it. I'm not sure if it's due to BC, but I also feel as though it's causing my hair to fall out much more rapidly. Giving it a 3 only because I didn't gain weight while taking it, which was a concern for me."


"I had unprotected sex ON MY OVULATION DAY and freaked out. Took the pill 16 hours later and had terrible side effects for 3 weeks. Diarreah, cramps, ACNE, and a super severe period with terrible cramps. But it was all worth it bc I'm not pregnant. Heyyyy ohhhh. So def would recommend this EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION pill that's is NOT the same thing as and abortion pill. So take the pill and don't stress."


"It was excellent for getting me to have REM sleep, but after the first few weeks I started taking half the dosage because the full was leaving me with a total sense of exhaustion for the entire day.  I highly recommend it for those who have trouble staying asleep."


"I have been lucky to have very clear skin all of my life. When I turned 50 I started to get minor breakouts on my forehead and around my mouth. I was already seeing a dermatologist for something else, but she sent me home with a script for 1% tretinoin. I had the angry dry skin that looked like my face was peeling off, that lasted a few months, so I started mixing it with my night serum and that made all the difference. 6 months of use I started using my cleanser and that's when I really began to see results. I'm 53, my pores are tight,  my rosacea is non existent, and I have had no breakouts in months. My 45 gram tube has lasted the first year and it's not even empty, but I just refilled again at Costco, best price I've found."


"I took Invokana  for about 3 weeks at 100mg, within 2 weeks I had a yeast infection and generally had a ill  body feeling, I was jumped up to 200 MG and in approx 2 weeks I had swelling in both arm pits, legs, pains all over my body. I stopped and started this drug 3 x and every time I tried to the same swelling in my arm pits and arms. We had no idea if it was the drug or a underlying  health conditions. Due to swelling in the arm pit and pains my doctor  screened  me for cancer as it runs in the family, all STD'a and meningitis all came back negative.  Every time I stopped this medication  I felt better. Felt so lathargic and pain in my arms back. Will never take it  again. Ever!!!!"


"After years of just plain Percocet 10/325, Ms-Contin is a miracle. I can actually feel like a human being again. I've had C3, 4 & 5 fused. C1 & 2 are in bad shape and they are scared to perform any more surgery. My left rotator cuff is "gone" and irreparable. Rothman Institute said it will only get worse, nothing more can be done. Right rotator cuff is not as bad, still have 2 surviving (barely) tendons.  Both knees are destroyed and will soon need replaced. Ms-Contin with 10mg Oxycodone 3 x daily for breakthrough pain have given me my life back again, (as much as possible.)"


"Use for lower back pain and spine arthritis. The patches make it possible to function, significant pain relief. It helps to tape the edges down with athletic tape otherwise the edges catch on clothing and pull the patch loose. Far fewer side effects than oral NSAIDS and better relief."


"This medication was given to me free at my first visit to my psychiatrist. He assured me that he hasn't heard of any adverse side effects. Well this stuff put my entire body into extreme shock. I did not drink alcohol, I don't do drugs, don't smoke, and took proper dosage as prescribed. I was rushed to the hospital on this stuff, first dose. It was like my entire body on the inside was constantly being shocked with electricity and outside I literally could not move or even sit up. My body was shaking and felt freezing and had the feeling of being bruised. Took about 6 to 8 hours to wear off. Did not take again."


"Stay away from this nightmare drug it can in most likely cause depression and more it's dangerous i had withdrawals for months horrible......."


"I have been taking this medicine for 2 days so far and my panic attacks seemed to be dropped. I am reading a lot about this condition and doing whatever is necessary. Getting face to face help also helps to relieve your anxiety and stress. I have seen 3 different doctors and they all approved on these drugs so it cant be bad. I still see the symptoms that I was having before such as short of breath, feeling faint, dizzy, blurry vision, slight headaches, sweating, dry mouth( after I wake up ). But I believe I should give it more time for it. I am at the top level of my panic now. Sometimes I get crazy thoughts and get my panic hit me again. Exercising also helps during the day and try to avoid caffeine, sugary food and alcohol."


"Effective at treating depression, however hit my kidneys and thyroid pretty hard, as soon as I went up to adequate blood levels. Mind you, I am otherwise a healthy young male, so be careful with this med. Was on it for a few months, after stopping, kidney and thyroid went back to normal. Now I just take 300mg a day, and my lithium levels are not where they should be but I think it still helps a bit at a low dose, without the serious side effects. I also take lithium orotate, which supposedly passes blood brain barrier and requires just a fraction of lithium in the blood, eliminating the usual side effect. That is still up for debate thou and I encourage you to do your own research but user reviews for lithium orotate seem to be excellent."


"I have been on Viberzi 75mg for about 6 months now.  I have seen my diarrhea decrease dramatically.  I also no longer suffer from the upper abdominal pain that used to trouble me almost daily.  As with some others here, I have noticed a kind of sleepy, muscle ache feeling about an hour after each dose and a tendency to constipation, which I counteract by using fiber supplements.  Overall, this has made my life much better and allowed me to eat foods I could not eat before.  My insurance has covered the costs."


"I started taking this medication for endometriosis as a last option before surgery. While I have only been on this medication for a little under three months I must say I'm so impressed. After reading reviews I was a little nervous. I have had very little pain and my menstrual cramping is completely gone almost. I haven't had any spotting or hair loss! It does not make me sick and very little breast soreness. When compared to other medicines I have taken, this is like a Godsend. While I know this will not take care of my problems forever it is working wonders right now! Everyone reacts to medicines differently and I just had to share my experience to tell everyone how wonderful this one is if you are considering taking it."


"I was prescribed .625 Prempro at the age of 38.  I had early onset menopause. My body responded wonderfully to this dosage. I took me about a month for me to not feel groggy and light headed. After that subsided it's been great. I am 50 now and my doctor would like to start weaning me off to since I've been on it for so long. I am going to start half the dose to see how my body reacts."


"My experience on this pill has been horrible. I feel depressed all the time, have had a loss of appetite, and feel like something is always wrong. I can't get a full night of sleep anymore because I stay up all night thinking. Pills effect people differently, this pill has had a completely negative effect on me."


"I had Liletta inserted today, the middle of November 2016. I did not do too much research because I'm a scaredy cat with doctors. I had a friend that got one a few years back so I thought, why not. I definitely was NOT ready for the insertion process. It wasn't unbearable, but it was definitely more than I was ready for. I am experiencing light cramping and bleeding. I'm taking 600mg Ibuprofen and it is doing just fine. So far so good. I am hopeful for the future."


"Constant bleeding with general unwell feeling for 3 weeks. After that I hoped for sexual adventure. No way! My vagina was a Sahara spotting every second day. My chin covered with lots of painful and big spots which have left scars on my face (I didnt touch them!). I was tired in general and disappointed but still patient. The third month lymph nods under the arm with inserted Nexplanon started to be swollen and painful. My hand became numb occasionally. My face has been swollen too (my friend called me a hamster), I started to be moody and nervous, all my muscles and joints started to pain. Although I was exhausted as never before in my life, I couldnt sleep at night. I have taken this out. I feel like a newborn."


"My elderly mother was given this in hospital for copd. Horrible side effect of total confusion! Caution in elderly patients!!!"


"Weight gain 27 pounds in 2-3 months"


"I took this and I found rest. True rest. I have been given so many scripts, none did anything for the tight muscle pain, or the seizing of my muscles, which I thought was it for me forever. I have been given extended release medicines for sleep, and nothing. It took a while for me to realize I was not sleeping at night because of my muscles not relaxing. I took this at 8 p.m. last night, and fell asleep, I woke up at like 12:45, My habit from long term spasms...but then I went right back to bed. Then I woke up, {I swear it was just because of habit again} at 3:45, I fell right back asleep. I finally woke up at 5:50 a.m for good. I could not tell you the last time I slept all night, and 6 in the morning is the latest I have slept in yrs. I have tried all types of medicines."


"I've been taking Dexilant for about eight years. I've tried the other drugs for this diagnosis. Without Dexilant, the pain from acid reflux is so excruciating it has nearly brought me to my knees. I'm on Medicare and pay $100 a month for this drug, but it's worth every penny."


"My physician prescribed Lamisil for me in October 2007. I took it for three months and had 2 liver panels done during that time. I was dizzy and mildly nauseated the first few days and had diarreah. It has taken 10 months for the new nails to grow out but I can bare my toes once again! It also CURES athlete's feet. Now my feet are baby smooth and free of dryness and cracks. I would highly recommend this product. Don't wait! This is the best my feet have looked in years. Trust me, IT WORKS! :)"


"I took this for 5 years at 90mg. I eventually had to go off this medication because the side effects were intolerable.  I had night terrors every night, severe night sweats, teeth grinding and insomnia.  The thing that finally did it for me was the migraines that were caused by my shoulder and neck tension on this medication.  In short, it made me feel extremely anxious and stressed out.

Also, withdrawal is very tough.  I have been off this medicine for 3 weeks and still have severe nausea, anxiety, night sweats and night terrors."


"I've been on Tri sprintec for about 3 or 4 years. It regulated my period and made my cramps disappear. I can pinpoint when I'm getting my period to the day since my second month on it.  I had to skip a month one time but the next month my period went back to the schedule it has been on for years. it cleared up my acne as well, but took a couple months."


"I get frequent UTI's and Cipro works every time to clear it. I usually get a yeast infection after taking Cipro so I usually also ask my doctor for a Diflucan prescription just in case.

I take nitrofurontoin as needed to prevent getting a UTI but I don't always remember to take it (my stupidity) so that why I develop UTI's. I definitely trust Cipro to get rid of any bad infection. My doctor prescribed me 500mg/2x day."


"I have been taking flexril for two years I have a disc messed up at C5 to C7, I have experienced dry mouth, but it does take care of the pain."


"I love this birth control. The only real side effect I've experienced was that my breasts grew about two cup sizes to a small D cup and are sometimes very sensitive."


"worked extremely well for back pain and arthritis. at least it took most of the pain away and let me sleep at night. not recommended while driving a car or operate a machine."


"The three days that I took this medication for my depression I had a horrible experience.  I felt as though the Medicine turned me into someone that I didn't recognize.   I became so angry and irate that I could rip someones head off.
I couldn't control my feelings.  Crying, Sadness, Angry and felt like I was Manic.  I even quit my Job. My life is now ruined."


"My boyfriend bought this for his seasonal allergies & it worked great & he slept great. I suffer from several chronic pain conditions & decided to try this for sleep (which is hard to come by when you're in pain... painsomnia). I slept the best I had in months. I woke up feeling refreshed, with no drowsiness. I've used other allergy meds in the past to help with sleep, but they don't always work & when they do, I wake up drowsy. I'd love to buy a case of this, because each time I've taken it for, I slept great. I'm glad he found this product."


"I was diagnosed in 2009, had lumpectomy,  chemo, radiation.  Managed to continue working through it all. Then took tamoxifen for 2 1/2 years...had horrible muscle cramping and hot flashes, switched to letrozole after determining I was post menopausal. The major muscle cramps lessened considerably, as did the hot flashes. I took this for 2 1/2 years, just stopping 3 weeks ago. I have muscle, joint, bone achiness 24/7, no energy, tired always, feel like I'm in a fog, tinnitus,  heartburn, slow metabolism with weight gain. How long will it take to reverse all of these side effects now that I no longer take it? I even quit taking ibuprofen because it doesn't do anything for the pains.  I am now 2 months from being 50 years old."


"Made me EXTREMELY sleepy/Drowsy and didn't really feel a difference in my anxiety. Still searching."


"Have tried every antidepressant on the planet, not working for anxiety. My doc gave me gabapenton 300mg twice a day, no help. I tried by mistake (long story) 600mg at once and it works! I discovered it works for about 6 hours, so now I take 600mg twice a day. That gets me through the day. I pray it keeps working."


"I am 37 year old female. Blood pressure was high for a year before I was put on medication. Blood Pressure at one check was at 210/170. I often had palpitations and heaviness in chest. It took two months to find what medicines would work. Combination of Bystolic and Hyzaar seem to be working so far. I sometimes take my pulse because it seems my heart isn't working. I can't feel it beating like I could before."


"Tamsulosin keeps me sexually active with more energy but after 2 months of taking the medicine one a month my memory started going blank for one to two minutes and I could not talk or remember anything at all for the two minutes.
I decided to stop taking Tamsulosin and I returned to normal.
When I came back to US the Dr. did all kind of test and they were normal."


"I have tried to get on the rhythm of taking this birth control pill. The last pill I was in (Orthotricyclin lo) was perfect. After just one week on the first pack of this, I had tremendous nausea to the point that I had to lay down countless times throughout the day. I stopped half way and waited two months. Recently I just began again. The nausea is not as horrible but it is still there. I feel it more if I have to be passenger in a moving car. I'm not measuring my weight so I don't know how it is affecting me. One odd thing is that after years and years of loving coffee, I find it hard to drink now, it recently begun tasting too bitter or too sweet, which was NEVER a problem before. I will have to find another brand in the near future."


"I am back on Contrave after a break. I took it for 1 year until my Rx ran out & my wedding was over :)  Had lost a total of 35lbs, 3 dress sizes, and went from 36 to 31 BMI. Was off it for about 4 months and gained back 10lbs in the first month or so. I tapered off the drug just like I had tapered on and I think that helped to lessen the side effects, even though the cravings came back VERY strong about 2 weeks after I had completely stopped taking it. Things have plateaued now and I am losing weight on my own, just not as fast as with Contrave, so am going back on to get to my goal BMI of 25."


"I started these shots 16 weeks ago I'm now 35 weeks I've had many side effects retaining fluid twice headaches all the time nauseation and I had high blood pressure once. I think I would have rather try to do this pregnancy on my own yes I've had early term pregnancy but all pregnancies are different and I think I would have done better off without the Makena this time."


"Feel like i have been ripped off. Does nothing for me"


"I was on Tri-Sprintec for a year and a half. It's very effective against pregnancy, I believe it helped with acne. I didn't experience any weight gain, However, I did go through a very traumatic 4 month phase before I stopped taking it. Let's see,  I had anxiety attacks. I've never in life had anxiety attacks, not even anxiety.  I was moody 21 days and happy the 5 days while on my cycle.  I was paranoid, scared, cried a lot and had rage.  I stopped taking tri sprintec, and boom, pregnant with twins.  But ever since I stopped taking tri sprintec, I haven't experienced any of those things yet, and my twins are 2 years old"


"I received Valcade for multi-myeloma for four and a half months. I was scheduled for another 4 months but reached a level of remission that did not require any more chemo. Pleased with the results. I add that I made major adjustments to my diet per recommendations of natural cancer care books and articles. The treatments worked well together."


"Okay, so I had suffered with Acne ever since I hit puberty.. I was a 'pizza' face, so to say.. I had tried multiple things and thousands of dollars to try and get rid of my acne... Eventually though, I found out I had PCOS, so yay! Hormonal Acne. ._.

Anywaaays, My dermatologist prescribed me Bactrim along with Spironolactone. Within a week, I had a completely clear face. No acne at all... But unfortunately, after 3-4 week I found out I I was apart of the unlucky few who ended up being allergic to it. So sad.  If I could ever take it again, I would in a heart beat. But It has been about 6 months since I've been on Bactrim and I am still pretty much clear with very few breakouts."


"I started using Epiduo after getting severe cystic acne on my jaw line. Firstly I used way too much and too often and my skin became red raw and flaky. For this to work without redness use it very sparingly, one drop on your index is plenty and don't rub it in vigourously. I use it once a day after I shower before bed and it works wonderfully. I do still suffer a few spots on my mensural cycle but they aren't as bad as what they were. The only problem is we are planning for a family in a few months and this can't be used during pregnancy which is a shame because my hormones will be crazy. Be patient when using this product it does take about four weeks to work but it's worth the wait."


"I took this medication for the first day and I only ate a small breakfast just so I could take the medicine. I was sick all day and felt like I had the flu. So the next day, I are a full meal (so that I was completely stuffed) and no side effects. THIS MEDICINE MUST BE TAKEN WITH A FULL MEAL"


"I have been on Zoloft for about 10 weeks. 25mg the first week, 50mg a day thereafter. At week 6 I still felt lousy with depression and extreme anxiety. I did not have any side effects at all though. Then magically after the 6 week mark I overnite transformed into a social butterfly, could connect with people, had better concentration, no panic attacks at all after years of attacks, nothing was any trouble for me whereas before it was all so hard, the depression was gone and I actually felt happier than I have been since I was 20. I am 58 now. I also am physically much better than before. People have really noticed a difference and so have I. It is the best thing that ever happened to me and I wish I had been on it 30 years ago."


"Went thru thyroid storm and now 11years later I'm still on 160 mgs of propranolol per day. I have no side effects and I do like this medicine. Hopefully I'll never get a tolerance to it. I do  take 40mg tablet 4xs a day. I like it better than extended release."


"I have Myasthenia Gravis and I have been taking Cellcept for two years. It saved my life."


"I too have suffered years with chronic constipation.  My dr. prescribed the low dose of Linzess. I have not had much luck.  He gave me samples of the high dose today which I pray will help.  I will keep you informed. Don't be discouraged with the negative reviews. All meds do not work for all people.  I suggest you try it and see for yourself. Hopefully it will have a discount program so that it will save us $$$$ since we may be on it for the rest of our earthly lives LOL. Peace and Comfort to you all."


"I have had Implanon for a year now. I liked it at first because I was living with my boyfriend at the time and it avoided pregnancy but after having it for a few months I gained 20 pounds! I was 110 now I'm 130lbs. I want to get it removed asap and hopefully go back to my regular weight. I also experienced crazy mood swings. It's great to take if you want to avoid pregnancy and to avoid the pill and other annoying birth control but I would suggest sticking to condoms."


"I have been using Copaxone for almost ten years. In that time I have had maybe two flareups. I self inject. Found the auto inject hurt more. Skin irritation lasts less than half an hour. The only long term side effect is a loss of fat cells under the skin which cause slight indentations. I chose Copaxone after many hours of research and have never been sorry. I intend to continue using this drug until someone convinces me there is something better."


"I am soooo happy.  After 3 weeks my skin looks healthy and my pain is gone.  I feel alive again!"


"I have suffered for over 30 years. Was going to the VA and then my family DR gave me this, it was a life change and then the medicine went off for a short time I thought it would never come back. When it did my Dr slowly moved my medicine up. I am getting better, I have a lot of pain, was hurt in the army."


"About 2 weeks after starting Humira, I started experiencing loss of bowel and bladder control;  I could no longer walk without a Rollator, could not do many daily tasks without assistance.  My feet felt like I was wearing concrete blocks.  Rheumatologist said it was "Ridiculous" to think these symptoms were associated with Humira.  Well, 18 months later, I went to another Dr., who said I had symptoms of "Transverse Myelitis", associated with Humira in some patients.  The bowel incontinence and mobility issues plus "concrete feet" went away within several DAYS."


"First couple trips are the worst but after that it becomes a routine and it works wonders I'm not lying it gave me my life back until my insurance couldn't pay now I use
Humira no competition. Remicade hands downed so if you are doing bad try it."


"I am on my second Implanon. The first Implanon was a dream: no periods, no spotting, no maintenance, insertion was easy, bone density returned after 8 years on Depo, no mood swings. The only bad part was removal: I (intentionally) gained about 30lbs while on Implanon and the doctor had a hard time removing the implant: multiple incisions and significant discomfort. The site was sore for weeks. And now 3 months into my 2nd Implanon I am getting side effects: constant light bleeding (2 months so far), tender breasts, cramps, mood swings and depression...I loved it the first time and still recommend Implanon, but this is just a wake up call that it's not for everyone...and the way your body reacts can change!"


"I got the Mirena inserted about 4 days ago on the first day of my period. Since I'm 19 I got it for free at a teen clinic! I experienced bad cramping with insertion because I have not had a child, but it was nothing I haven't felt before. I have a heavy menstrual flow so I bled and cramped a lot the first three days, but now it's day 5 and I am not even spotting at all. Obviously it's soon to tell if I'll have other symptoms or irregular bleeding but so far the process has been a breeze for me and I love my Mirena!"


"I've always had 3 day migraines. MaxAlt will take it away in about 35 minutes. Sometimes I would have to take another one (dissolved in my mouth) the next day. I cannot stress enough how much I love this medicine. I come from days when Darvon's were given for migraines, they didn't do anything but zombie you with the pain. I thank the scientist who figured out how to control whatever it is that is being controlled. Of course, it IS too expensive. Without insurance, I would have to suffer, as they are about $32 per pill!"


"Gained a lot of weight from these pills they made me moody they made me crave a lot of food also"


"This stuff is horrible!!!! I was prescribed this for scalp psoriasis and it made it worse. This stuff makes a mess it gets all over clothes and bedding not only that but it does not wash out of hair. I washed my hair 8 times and even used Dawn dish soap and still could not get it out of my hair."


"I have really bad cramps on my period and usually end up taking a day off of work each month. Since I've started Yaz I now have almost all the symptoms of PMS/PMDD which I hadn't had before. I had bad cramps and bloating for a couple of days during my period, sure, that's normal. But now I have mild cramps, bloating, headaches, irritability, muscle aches and trouble sleeping EVERY DAY since I've started! The doctor says it may take 3-6 months for my body to get used to the hormones but if this continues after 3 months I'm getting off them! The only bonus: my period is regular unlike before."


"I had the worst experience with it. It increased my heart rate to 226 beats a minute. I literally thought I was dying."


"My doctor gave me a free sample pack of Strattera and had me start at 20mg, and increase the dose all the way to 80mg. I didn't notice a difference until I got to 60mg, and at 80mg, the side effects became all too apparent. I noticed that I was able to focus on a particular topic for longer periods of time, but that's it; my motivation, procrastination, sluggishness, irritability, memory problems, all remained the same. Now for the side effects, my head starts to itch, my testicles become very tender, but worst of all I start to get depressed. I don't think this medication is for someone without the Hyperactivity part of ADHD. Because I am sluggish enough as it is."


Acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine / salicylamide

"I buy Pain-Aids brand at local Quik-Trip that's about the only place I know to buy pain-aids. A box of 12 packages, with 2 pain-aids in each package is $2.99. They are the best for relieving headaches and other pains. They do not upset my stomach, even on an empty one.  I have tried many pain killers, even prescription, and these are by far the best. Easy to purchase if there is a Quik- Trip nearby because I have not found them in Walmart, Kmart or any other drug store. Once I found them at a health food store in Akron, Ohio which was great because I couldn't find a Quik-Trip. It has all 4 ingredients, aspirin, acetaminophen, caffeine, salicylamide. I give the highest rating 10."


"Helped me sleep through the night with no side effects."


"I was being prescribed different anxiety/depression drugs when Effexor stopped working. It was hell for months. Then I had the genetic blood test and found that there were only a few drugs that could work with my body. I was prescribed Pristiq 3 years ago and so far it has worked. initially, the side effects are strong, but they lessen as time goes on. Currently, I may have dizziness and flushing, but the good effects of this drug greatly outweigh the bad. I am taking 150 mg (1) 50 mg and (1) 100 mg and found out it is $60 less per prescription if I take (3) 50 mg pills instead. This is not an inexpensive drug, but it works for me."


"Retired friend had tumor behind ear and severe pain problems for several years.  One medicine he was taking was alprazolam.  20 months ago he started imagining things (people digging up yard, etc.).  Doctors said he had Alzheimer's and put him in nursing home.  He did not know me.  Acted similar to my mother who has Alzheimer's.  I couldn't understand how it came on so fast.  About 3 months ago they took him off alprazolam and his memory immediately started coming back.  Last week he went home.  I visited with him yesterday and his memory was very good.  Even told his wife where they had stored something several years ago.  Doctors have no answers.  First Alzheimer's person to be "cured".  Still has pain pump for his pain."


"54 and Suffering Severe vaginal dryness took vagifem 10 m for 10 days only had to stop due to severe abdominal pain never again will I take this drug users please beware"


"5 years ago, At 40 a year after colon cancer surgery I got my first migraine.  The pain was 10/10, nausea/vomiting, sensitivities to light, sound, etc.    They started as hormonal migraines during ovulation and menstruation.  Over the last year I only have about 15-20 migraines a month.  Just lost my job as s successful leader at a billion dollar software company as a result of missing so much work. Neurologist has had done every test  preventive drug and “rescue” drug there is. All failed and felt hopeless.  The original Frova was a lifesaver.  My quality of life came back!  I believe the generic version of Frova my Insurance now covers has some different ingredients or perhaps I’ve grown tolerant.  Not sure how because I only get 9 a month"


"I'm going tomorrow for my third  Euflexxa shot. I was told I am not bone to bone but getting there. Severe arthritis in left knee. PKR is about 3-5 years out so Dr's say (3 opinions) For awhile the the NSAID's worked, corticosteroid shots lasted about a month. Knee pain comes and goes and flares up and worse each time. I am real encouraged that some have gotten years out of it. I am only 57 and like to work out everyday, but my knee has held me back. The Doctor's have told me my knee is strong, I can't hurt it by working out I just need to manage the pain, and keep tabs on the swelling with ice. I felt 75% better after first shot, the second hurt for a few days. Now it feels great. I hope this keeps getting better."


"I was on Abilify for about 6 months.as an add on booster to take with my Effexor   It helped somewhat  with my anxiety,  but not uresolved. Depression symptoms.  I felt like a zombie (which isn't always a bad  thing ) lol.  About 2 weeks after I stopped  taking it I developed a jerking movement in my arm,  but it went  away in a  few months."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"First let me say taking this was not bad as one would think in reading some of these other reviews.  I mixed the medicine with iced tea and it didn't taste as bad as I expected.  I then followed it up with two 16-oz cups of iced tea.  Within a half hour I had to go to the bathroom and after a couple of hours I was able to sleep through the night.  About 4 hours before the procedure I repeated drinking the medicine with iced tea and two cups of iced tea.  Had to go to the bathroom a couple more times and then I was able to relax before heading off for the procedure.

I would use this prep in five years when I have my reunion with the doctor."


"I've been using hydroxyzine for 6 months
for my Chronic hives, it's written every 6 hours, but I take it only  twice a week as needed. I take it before bed time, it kicks in after 2 hours ,the itching will stop and most of the hives will go away by the time I fall asleep. But the next day when I try to wake up that is the awful part , I can't open my eyes, I feel heavy and super tired even if I slept for 8 hours it will feel like I never slept at  all !! I wake up with no choice to go to work and I feel grumpy And angry and that's how it is for the entire day ,I hate taking this pill because it has  those side effects but I have No other solution for my situation..hoping to find another antihistamine that will not have the same side effects.."


"I have tried every single BC method available and Mirena is by far the worst. My strings disappeared about 6 months after insertion, had to get an ultrasound. OBGYN said it was fine, but from then on I had no strings to check (as they recommend you do once a month to make sure it's still in place). I let it go because the benefits were still outweighing the negatives.

Then I started getting just about every side effect imaginable. Mood swings, zero sex drive, acne for the first time in my ENTIRE life, weight gain that I cannot lose, non stop spotting for the entire 5 years. I honestly don't know how I made it 5 years. My doctor had the nerve to say I was "exaggerating" my side effects, but now without mirena I'm so much better!"


"I have been suffering with Auto Immune Chronic Urticaria with Angioedema since August 2010. I am so over these HIVES. I was also diagnosed with a mild case of (ITP) Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) in August as well. Since then I have been on a roller coaster with these hives.  One day I am hive free, the next day I wake up with swollen lips then a few days later my arms, back and legs are covered in hives. Since August I have been on Benadryl, Atarax, Singular, Zantac, Zyrtec, Claratin, methylprednisolone just to name a few.  A few days ago I looked on the internet and saw Xyzal. I immediately called my allergist and asked for it. I couldn%u2019t believe that it was $113.99 for 30 tabs. It was worth a try. Today is day number three on the medication and I do notice a BIG difference. I still have a few hives here and there but overall, it is a LIFE SAVER to me. I have not noticed any major side effects so far. I have been a little drowsy and I am shocked at that because NOTHING makes me sleepy. I have a feeling my Hubby will have to put this one in the budget! "


"I highly recommend this product from your doctor. My dr lost over 200 pounds and shows everyone his results when he puts you on the pill. My life has changed alot so far. I was pushing 220lbs and now day 6 im at 207lbs. I have so much energy to play with my 2 year old son. And I'm finally able to start running again like I used to. Before I hated exercising. I still do but its worth extra motivation now after seeing my own results."


"This is my 4th pack and I'm not loving it.  I'm gaining weight, constant burning sensation on my right side, losing hair like crazy, no sex drive, and am now a hyperchondriac.  I got on it because I was bleeding very heavy after 3 kids 2 weeks straight.  I have to say, the plus side is, I do have my period between 2-4 days and is light.  Is anyone experiencing what I'm going through?"


"Parnate is the bomb. After trying all the ssri nothing worked.  Put me on parnate built a million dollar company got married and now have 4 children. Love it!!"


"I've been taking Aviane for about 2 years and I have had a pretty good experience with it. My breasts have grown about half a cup size, it's been 100% effective in preventing pregnancy, and I've had no severe side effects at all. The only negative part about the medicine is that it has greatly lowered my sex drive, but I'm pretty sure most hormonal forms of birth control do that. I would definitely recommend this product."


"At first I got fantastic results.  I have severe Raynaud's and was basically house bound.  It even presented in warm weather.  At first the Norvasc totally removed the symptoms.   They seem to have come back, however, and it is mid-summer.  I also take Ritalin for narcolepsy and I fear that it may be causing some of the symptoms.  I would recommend trying this medicine for Raynaud's.  I take 5 mg per day."


"I have been on Aviane for about a month or so now and I have really been happy with its results. I have been through 4 other brands of pills and on those I became so mean my husband and I were literally on the verge of divorce. I finally found Aviane through my OB/Gyn and it has 100% changed my mood and behavior. I have not experienced any side effects and would recommend this birth control to anyone who has a problem with hormone imbalance causing significant problems in their life."


"I got Nexplanon abut a year and a half ago and I can not wait until I get it removed. I get frequent migraines, I am having problems fighting depression and major anxiety. I have acne all over my face, my shoulders, my back, and it's even started on my stomach area. I have my period for about 3 weeks every month and it's not just spotting, it is extremely heavy, and I have cramps constantly. My sleeping habits are way out of wack; its either I want to sleep all day or not at all. My appetite has sky rocketed and I feel like I can never get enough to eat and yet I've lost a TON of weight since getting it. I have absolutely no sex drive what so ever. I would never in a million years recommend this to anyone. I hope this gave some insight"


"I have only had the paragard for about 3 weeks now. Insertion hurt a bit because of the pressure (not as painful as a non medicated birth) but I was okay after that. I have had a period since insertion, I spotted the first 2 days, had full period 4 days and did a slight spotting on the last day. the cramps were a little different than normal but advil knocked that right out. im now noticing a kick up in my sex drive which is horrible because im celibate but grateful because on hormonal bc I would have to do everything in my power to get this feeling. I love it so far."


"I am 14 years old and I started taking Celexa a few weeks ago for depression and I took it a couple years back for anxiety. It has worked good I have been feeling depressed since the third grade and have been having uncontrolled regretful thoughts for a while. This works and I am feeling better. It gave me such a weird feeling which I think is happiness but anyway it's new thanks to this medication.  "


"Controls pain in my hand, arm, shoulder and legs, due to stroke. Pain has definitely decreased."


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


"I have paragard inserted last week I feel light pain while inserting light cramps overall good . I started with birth control pills my periods stopped and I quit pills and decide to have paragard when I read the reviews I was scared but it's the best birth control method"


"I had depression for years and in that last 8 months that turned into anxiety that gave severe shoulder and abdominal pain , sweaty palms and pounding heart , ruined my career and my social life and affected my decision making . Finally after trying to fight it with out using medication I had to go see a doctor because I couldn't take it anymore , doctor gave me buspirone and recomanded 3x 5mg a day . I started with 1 5mg every 24 hours and I can tell a difference , I am calm and I sleep better . The physical pain is almost gone which I assume was happening due to surge of my stress hormones which are now under control . It has been 3 days of peace and quite and hope it stays this way ."


"My doctor gave me a coupon card that keeps the prescription at $25.00 with my insurance. I have been taking Oracea for two years for my Rosacea. It works great! The only problem now  is that after all this time of using Oracea, I have developed a constant stomach ache. This is one of the side effects and I am really bummed out about it. I have had not stopped using Oracea. Not sure what is the alternative will be."


"When I started taking it 4 months ago I was a beautiful and happy 41 yr old.  Now, I have horrible cystic acne, I cry nonstop and I've had some type of bleeding at least 70 of the last 90 days. Technically, it has not decreased my libido, but who wants to have sex when you are feeling the above? I can't wait to see my doctor next week and come up with another option! For me I think it will need to be non-hormonal."


"Eyes are much less irritated.  Still have occasional pain from dry eyes, especially at night, but am only using other eye drops every half hour in evenings instead of every few minutes all day long.  I keep vials in refrigerator and am able to use 1 vial for 2-3 days, so cost is not prohibitive."


"Amazing! Moderate hormonal acne my entire life. Tried many oral and topical medicines. This is a miracle. I still get a couple small blemishes around ovulation but that's it! So pleased!"


"Niaspan was prescribed by my doctor for Lipid Protein little a.  My cholestrol was about 400+.  I took one dose (500mg) at night and within 30 minutes I was in emergency room with anaphylactic shock. I don't remember much of anything till I woke up the next morning and was told how bad it almost was for me.  I take 8 statins to maintain a cholesterol of 200."


"This is the ONLY medicine that worked for me!  I have tried everything else and nothing works!  I will bet if it was for erectile dysfunction it would still be on the market!  You don't see Viagra black boxed which causes cardiovascular problems and more than likely this is because Zelnorm helped a more predominant female health problem!  "


"My Mirena caused severe cramping 4 days a week, an inflamed cervix, and caused weight gain. Doc kept saying I was just adjusting. After 1.5 years I got it out and feel so much better. Seriously consider how this can affect your health."


"This medicine has helped me so much. I suffer from severe panic attacks 3-4 times a day. I think I am dying all the time. Without this medicine I don't know what or where I would be."


"I have only taken Epitol for 3 days and thus far my experience hasn't been totally negative. Yes there have been side effects, including, dizziness, confusion...etc. However I am told these things will subside over time. What I do know is I am no longer afraid to live, to leave my house in fear of having a seizure that leads to a deadly outcome. I am willing to fight, I won't stop living and I think Epitol can help me greatly in that way."


"I love these. When I feel like I will have trouble sleeping, I take 1 pill. That usually works. If it doesn't I take another one. No side effects except sometimes my dreams are better. No hangover. My sister can not take them, they make her groggy."


"I am 28 years old I have two kids. One is 6 years old and the other is 11 1/2 months. I have to say the Skyla is a breath of fresh air. With my first I did the Copper IUD and it hurt and it was very bad experience. The Skyla did not hurt when I got in and it does not hurt ever. I highly recommend it for moms who are still wanting kids in the future but want to wait a few years. I got it inserted when I son was 4 months old. I recommend you get it done as soon as you are able to after you give birth for the least pain possible during insertion. However, it is so tiny anyone can get it done. No side effects for me and I have had it now for 6 months."


"If you take a couple Senna tablets with the linzess,  it works great! I use it about every 2-3 days because it completely cleans me out and it's enough. I do need to make sure I can get to a bathroom in a reasonable amount of time, but my stomach gurgles and gives me enough warning. It's a lifesaver ! It works for me! Also, I have lost weight, not gained!  And my stomach is now flat instead of distended from all the waste and bloat."


"I started on this birth control 3 months ago and it has given me awful mood swings, and intense mood feelings. It made me feel depressed and then I'd switch to feeling great. Also, it gave me blood clots in my lungs. Don't take this birth control."


"This drug worked very well after my shoulder surgery. I took it for 6 weeks. My doses started at two every 6 hours for one week and tapered down to 2 at night. I was never told and did not realize that withdrawal would be a problem. I had several of the common withdrawal symptoms and 10 days after stopping the drug completely, I still have insomnia, night sweats and anxiety. No other sleep aids help me sleep yet."


"I'm 46 years old, on my second Mirena and will be eagerly lining up to have my third fitted next year. During my mid 30's I began to experience heavy periods to the point they were interfering with my ability to leave the house. My doctor recommended Mirena. It took many months to settle down (4-6 if memory serves) and I was at the point where I wanted it out but my doctor told me to wait another month and sure enough the daily spotting stopped.

Mirena has worked wonders for me. I love the freedom and convenience of not having periods."


"I have been using clindamycin for 2 months and my acne has cleared up and is now smooth no hard huge pimples or zits anymore. I also threw away my mac makeup and bought oil free based make up and stopped eating chocolate per my dermatologist and my skin has been great. Oh the first 2 weeks my acne was worse then it ever was  then I used clindaymcin but after that my skin was clear just an FYI. Also my dermatologist told me to buy the differin gel to clear up my dark marks so we shall see how that works."


"I've never had a yeast infection in my life. I knew I had one because I had all the symptoms of one. It wasn't intense itching, but there was definitely a discomfort. My friend told me to get Monistat 1 and I was looking forward into getting rid of the yeast infection fast! Let me tell you, I am so glad I decided to take it at night time. At first it wasn't so bad, then I felt some burning, then some more burning. I thought I was being dramatic but I wasn't! I had to bend over my bed, feeling the intense burn and itch and kept telling myself "Never again!" So that lasted for a solid hour and a half. I felt like the side effects were way worse than the actual yeast infection itself. Long story short, in 2 days I was back to myself again."


"I love the patch. I'm 17 and I use it to regulate my periods. They used to be very irregular and long and now they come like clockwork. They're kind of heavy but they only last 4-5 days which is so nice. The first week of the patch I felt pretty nauseated and I had loss of appetite, but after that I was fine. No nausea, no headaches, and my breasts got bigger. The only problem is that I'm extremely emotional. I overreact and cry a lot, especially before/during my period. Overall, though, the patch is great, and way easier than the pill. I recommend it. "


"I took Lupron for 6 months and I loved it. Totally kept away my periods and therefore I assume stopped the endometriosis from growing. I had NO side effects whatsoever. "


"This medicine has changed my life! My husband is amazed at how well I'm doing. I'm on week 3 and started with the titration pack. Zero side effects for me. I was on Cymbalta before that... helped a little with the depression and minimal for the pain. I'm still taking my tramadol twice a day but I'm having little to no pain residual. I can't even remember the last time I felt this good. Hope it continues to work this well for me."


"Have been on Depo-Provera almost 3 years since being diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome and endometriosis as it is the only contraceptive my consultant could recommend that doesn't allow ovulation. I can honestly say I find no faults with this contraceptive! I get it every 10 weeks as apposed to every 12 weeks to keep it built up and not allow bleeding, I was on the pill version before and it didn't agree with me but the injection has worked wonders! No pain, nausea, anemia or bleeding! My life has changed because of this medication, I would honestly seek professional advice if you found this didn't work for you as it may just be a case of dosage or time span."


"I started taking Loestrin after I had 3 ovarian cysts burst. I also had irregular periods, those were a pain. I started it in the summer and when I did, I began not feeling good. I would have to wake up, hop out of bed and eat right away, and it didn't always work too well. In October I went to the doctor after I had severe stomach burning, and I found out I had acid reflux. I began then taking 1 Prilosec a day for a couple of months. Then I switched to generic Prilosec and my pain came back. So I took two a day. When that didn't help I then switched back to Prilosec after a couple months and took two a day also. My pain has been okay, I frequently take tums to help. Other than that and some spotting when I missed a pill one time, this works."


"I have suffered from terrible migraines for the past 7 years and saw no relief in sight. Once I tried this needless injection it has changed my life for the better. I was nervous to give myself the injection but I had my sister help me for moral support. The injection did sting and bleed just a little but any migraine sufferer would not mind a little sting over the pain of a migraine. I did get lightheaded/dizzy for a few minutes however my migraine was gone within 5 minutes. Awesome medicine it gave me my life back, I highly recommend it!"


"I just started taking"


"I had a very severe pain from my upper back to my neck.The pain was extremely severe.My Doctor prescribed Gabapantin

It works like a champ."


"Oh my god. I inserted this about 20 minutes ago and I can honestly say this is the most discomfort I've ever felt in my entire life. I'd rather have MY VAGINA ripped out of me than continue on with this insanity. I will NEVER buy this again it's like a demon released a colony of fire ants inside of you."


"I have been on Depakote for about two years now, and it has certainly been effective in stopping both Grand mal and Petite mal seizures. I was diagnosed with localization-related epilepsy when I was 21, but this drug is great in that it treats many types of epilepsy. Still, I did experience negative side effects, such as hair loss, a little weight gain, and drowsiness, although all of these were slight enough that they didn't really affect my life. Because Depakote isn't ideal for young women like myself, my doctor suggested I try another drug. After a brief stint on Keppra (which made me feel like I was walking in a haze - awful!), however, I switched back to Depakote, only this time adjusting was way harder - I was incredibly emotional."


"My doctor gave me Bactrim for serious boils that developed in my underarm, the medication worked wonders.  My boils were better by the second day. I am very happy about the medication."


"Honestly, I haven't had any trouble with Lyza. I did get some slight nausea the first two week of taking it, and my boobs where sore for the first two months but they also grew to a nice handful - I had rather small boobs before, so it was a nice perk. Since then I haven't had any trouble in the last four months of taking it. I've tried to take other pills before, but I have chronic GI problems and the estrogen always made me super sick. I can't afford to not be able to tell if I'm vomiting due to my GI problems or my pill, seeing as one could be harmless while the other could potentially - in an extreme - kill me.  So my doctor recommended I get on a progesterone only pill.
Over all, my experience with Lyza has been good despite a bad rap"


"I have been on Cymbalta 120mg for three years now and still feel no difference. I suffer from major depression and anxiety. It has done nothing for my illness. My psychiatrist also has me on Wellbutrin 150mg and Abilify which I guess is supposed to jump start the antidepressant but so far since being on it I have been to CPEP two times which is a mental ward at the hospital.
 And common I read where some have felt a difrence in 48 hours or a week that is bull.
 Finally my pdoc is going to put me on MAOI's as I have been on so many of the new antidepressants for the past 10 years & nothing has worked but Cymbalta is no miracle drug."


"This medication was interestingly paradoxical for me. While it was rather effective in treating the ailments as it was advertised to, it failed in another, very important area. Withdrawal from the medication needs to be undertaken over a period of several weeks gradually weaning the patient off the medication and supplementing with short term additional medications. While the medication is effective I would personally recommend drugs that affect GABA (i.e. Xanax, Clonazepam, Valium) to help the patient when stopping medication and also to keep in reserve in case of a shortage or stoppage of the medication. Please be careful with this drug. There are other drugs, and isomers, that are safe and effective as well."


"I'm 21 years old, and have been on the patch for 2 years now, in the beginning, I wasn't nauseous or anything, but in last couple of months, nausea and headache have gotten really bad. I'm still going to be on it for two more weeks until I get an IUD, cannot wait! Other than that, its pretty good, no pregnancy, no dryness, no mood swings."


"I have had Implanon for almost 3 years now. It is almost time to either take it out or get a new one. I have loved it. I did start out with a little weight gain and some spotting that wasnt quite light but not a period either. It was mostly just annoying but after about 2 months it stopped. Havent had a period since and I love being able to say that when I go to the doctor. Living worry free from pregnancy and periods has been great and I am definitely thinking about committing to another 3 years. I recommend to any women that has problems taking the pill or the patch, I didnt like either I am sometimes forgetful and my schedule changes so it was hard to take the pill at the same time everyday."


"Diagnosed with HIV1 5 weeks ago. 190000 Viral Load and only 280 CD4
Was given Genvoya almost immediately. A little dizzy on day one, otherwise have not felt anything from taking medicine and lived as I always did. Try and eat healthy and exercise though.
One month later down to 53 Viral Load and CD4 up to 540. I am thrilled!
Hope this will stay like this. Will definitely happily keep taking this pill."


"My son had sever ear infection and was placed on two different antibiotics. Neither worked. After having FIVE straight days of a fever of 104 and vomiting the doctor gave my two year old a shot of Rocephin and his fever was gone by the next morning and his ears started to clear up. Thank you to the makers of this medicine. "


"57 year old male. Maintaining an erections was sometimes becoming an issue during intercourse, sometimes being hard to start but then becoming less so.  Issue started to become frustration and so created "vicious circle of anxiety".  Taking 5mg or just 2.5mg of Cialis just 2 hours before intercourse ensures hard erection for full period. Do not take at any other time.  Effect of 5mg lasts for a day or so.  Can lead to slight headache the next morning but nothing else."


"Cold sore sufferer since child (now 43).  Get a cold sore occasionally now (i.e. every couple of months).

PROS
If you take tablet when feel tingle/itch - have found it stopped outbreak (used twice and it did work) - at least I think it must have (can't be sure I suppose).

CONS
Don't always experience tingle/itch (i.e. asleep/sick) and cold sore breaks out - then it's too late to take (have tried twice but did not work;  in fact, I only had one cold sore on top of lip and took meds but then another broke out next day in corner of mouth).
A serious sufferer may not get required results.
Expensive (you get 3 tabs for $30 - $40 in Australia over the counter at the chemist).
You MUST have these meds on hand i.e. in bedside drawer/handbag"


"Am a survivor of 23 yrs, had used Taxol before with all the usual side effects and I am using it again, but the side effects are more enhanced and also a major burning in your mouth that cannot be corrected with anything."


"Worked well enough to stop taking any of the erectile dysfunction prescriptions that I was taking. Very pricey."


"I have been taking Lyrica for 3 months.  I started at 50mg x 3. Increased to 150 x 3 times a day a month later.  I have had almost no pain since starting. The side effects have been extreme dizziness, edema in the feet, weight gain (about 15lbs). At my last appointment the Doctor adjusted the dose to 50mg x 4 times a day.  The dizziness comes and goes. This is a great medicine for me.  I can handle dizziness at this level."


"When I first started it, I didn't notice it was giving me side effects until I look back now. The first month, I felt dizzy, anxious, depressed, and disorientated. I thought it was because I was trying to get use to the change in hormones. But, then those side effects continued, until now which is 3 months on it. I have gain 7 lbs that I had worked off before I started it. It makes me feel horrible. I've gotten lazier and have no motivation to do my school work and study. I have also had the side effect of my legs feeling numb. I have also had the side effect of low blood sugar and my hands shaking like crazy. Don't use this product. It's the worst birth control I've experienced."


"This is really a dual-medication review of 10. I have bad muscle spasms in response to pain from a lower back (L5) herniated disk that is also compressing nerves that pass down S1 area below, causing sciatica pain in the bum and upper legs. I was prescribed Valium to help alleviate the spasms generated by the pain, and it helped to about a rating of 6. Then I was prescribed Baclofen (Brand: Liorsal) in combination with the Valium and that has completely taken away the spasms. I take them 30 minutes before rising and the spasms are gone when I get up. The morning spasms are the worst, because of the turning you do in your sleep. I do not get drowsy, even with both, but I have a high tolerance to drowsy medicines. If spasms are your only pain, this may help."


"The pills can make you feel like shit but you won't want a ciggy! Cravings almost never happen , it's so strange. When I tried to quit on my own all I thought about was the next smoke. Now I'm like a butterfly! I'm a month in and I want to stop because today I took a while pill and I'm feeling like throwing up! And headaches! BUT the smell of cigg does nothing for me. My pharmacist wants me to continue in case I'm just being cocky. I'll start to take half a pill now on and see how that goes!"


"While noticing at the time I was taking lyrica I was itching a lot so I found out that one of the side effects was itching and hives. I spoke to my Dr., and he said he was decreasing my dose. After about 3 days, the itching got worse, so I took my self off, against my doctors wishes. I started noticing red spots and my head, arms and back wouldn't stop itching. I got Benadryl and after 20 days, the itching is still here, but not as much as when I was taking lyrica. If I were you, I'll stay as far away from that drug, as you can.... I'm going back to gabpapentin"


"I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis ten years ago.  Apart from the usual prednisolone and Mestinon I was eventually  prescribed azathioprine, which I had to stop almost immediately because of liver reactions, and then methotrexate up to the highest recommended dosage..  However, after 6 years this appeared to have no effect in reducing the use of prednisolone, which had increased to a daily dosage of 40-50mg daily, causing severe eye problems in the form of glaucoma and cataracts,  and at the beginning of 2016 my neurologist consultant put me onto Cellcept.  One year later I am now down to just 5mg prednisolone daily (continuing to reduce) have stopped Mestinon completely and am feeling much improved."


"I'm 5'7", 150lbs, 27 yr/old, on BC since I was 18. Originally on Yaz, then BeYaz, but realized after stopping BC all together that it was causing me to have ongoing nausea, tiredness and fluid retention issues, so Dr. mentioned I might have estrogen sensitivity I didn't experience any side effects in the first month of taking this BC at all, my mood was better, period was light, and I was able to lose almost 25lbs (was at 175lbs) following the same diet & exercise plan I had been on while on BeYaz. However, by the second month I began experiencing horrible stomach cramps, to the point where I was unable to move and would eventually throw up from the pain. Once I stopped taking this BC, stomach pains disappeared."


"I just started this for the 2nd time the first time I only took it for a month right before I got married 6 years ago.... I shortly after stopped going to the weight dr. I had been on adderall for the same thing for almost 2 years and hit a plateau right around 190 to 180 and moved away so I hadn't been back til now. Upon weighing in I was informed I gained back 20 lbs sitting at 211lb and only 5'6". I have noticed I have been way more energized last couple of days and basically have to force myself to eat now. 1st day I had 2 bites of yogurt with granola for breakfast... a handful of wheat thins for lunch and a boudin link for dinner. And not once felt hungry I started feeling loopy for lack of calories by the end of the day..."


"If you have no gallbladder, you may want to think twice.  You need to read the manufacturers information regarding side effects. Alli helps the body separate "fat" through elimination, and if you have no gallbladder, the bile problem can be miserable. "


"Took this medication for a few months after being diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. It did work fairly well in decreasing my symptoms of anxiety, but the side effects were just too much to handle. The first time I took it (my doc prescribed me a low dose, I think it was 5mg if I remember right) I was knocked out in about 30 minutes and slept for 5 hours straight, not to mention this was in the middle of the day. Also caused extreme dizziness that I had a hard time functioning with. I thought the drowsiness, dizziness, and weakness that it caused might subside after taking it for awhile, but I took it for about three months and these side effects still persisted."


"I'm writing this because I feel like I had a weird experience with this BC. I used Nexplanon for 1 year and 7 months before cutting it out.
1st year and 2mos w/ Nexplanon: 24yo Female, perfect skin; absolutely no blemishes, let alone acne, ever, highly motivated, bodybuilder/overall healthy lifestyle, no periods or negative side effects

After 1y3mos with Nexplanon: Mood swings, overnight cystic bacne from my neck to my hips, craving fatty/sugary foods all the time, no motivation, weight gain. Tried spironolactone with a RX body wash and cream, but it didn't help the acne at all.

Almost 2months after removing Nexplanon: no depression/mood swings, motivated again, no more cravings, bacne almost entirely cleared up, feeling like myself!"


"I have had the Mirena for about 6 months now.  Aside from the abhorrent cramping that happened for about 6 hours after it was putin, I have no periods, no cramping, no bloating, no mood swings..nothing!  I love it."


"Prednisone really surprised me as a miracle for severe pain. Previously I only knew about opiate painkillers. Reason: I suddenly couldn't walk or stand on one foot - severe throbbing pain. Hastily diagnosed as plantar fascitiis, but I didn't respond to the NSAID prescribed. Went to get a second opinion, as I'm convinced I've got a fracture. Anyhow, after *stressing* how severe my pain was, the second doctor gave me prednisone, oral tablets. My god, it's a miracle. I can walk again. And I feel like a million bucks to boot (euphoric side-effect?). I can still feel the pain slightly, but somehow the prednisone has got me to where I don't mind walking on it. I never knew that prednisone was a miracle severe pain-killer, but I know it now."


"Made me so dizzy and nauseous. Would make me dry heave on an empty stomach and then throw up the water i drank it down with. It wouldn't make me actually throw up if i ate an hour before and then right after taking it, but still made me feel sick. Got upped to 20mg and couldn't keep it and any food down no matter what"


"So far this medicine has been working great for me.  Not only for my mild depression but also for my joint pain.  I was not aware it was used for this however, told my physician that I was experiencing less joint and muscle pain.  This is when he informed me Cymbalta was also used for pain.  I cannot afford $50.00 a month.  I will have to go back to my other medicine, which is less effective for joint pain but the same for depression."


"Worked great for my back pain"


"I get cold sores very bad on my upper lip (doctors are even surprised how bad it gets) so I am prescribed Valtrex 1000 mg. I love it! It takes away all of the pain overnight and helps speed up the process very fast. I've also found if I catch my cold sores soon enough, I take my normal dose and it doesn't appear! This medicine is an absolute God send and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who struggles with the same or similar symptoms, as we all know how awful Herpes Simplex can be."


"A lot of negative reviews here.  I find Delsym to be very effective treating my cough.  No symptoms of diarrhea at all.  Of course I don't take it on an empty stomach.  Anyway, pretty good stuff in my opinion."


"It gives you immediate relief! YAY!"


"Been taking it for the last 4 nights. It's 1:11 am, I still can't sleep. I am so frustrated."


"I have severe osteoarthritis in my knees. Just started taking Mobic several weeks ago. I have had amazing results! The pain and swelling is all but gone. "


"I started Saxenda on Oct. 24, 2015. I am a 36yr old white female 5'2" and 255 pounds. The second day I had extreme nausea and a horrendous headache. That resolved on day 3 and it never returned. If I over eat I become very bloated and nauseated. I absolutely love this product. The first 20 pounds melted off in a month. I am currently 5 months out and have lost a total of 43 pounds. I feel like I may be hitting the plateau so I am starting to implement exercise. It's amazing because I actually feel like exercising now!!!"


"I've taken Lunesta for a year and as a night shift nurse I'm able to take 3mg and sleep solidly for 5-6 hours while the sun is shining outside. When I wake I'm ready and refreshed for another 12 hour overnight shift. The funny taste goes away after a while and is worth the benefit of a good sleep. I recommend taking it on a relatively empty stomach then jump in the sack in a cool room and close your eyes try to calm your breathing then let the sleep come to you. A good pair of comfortable earplugs may help too."


"I'm a 17 year old with terrible insomnia and this medication didn't work for me."


"Diagnosed in 1997, immediately started with the older version of syringe, pill and liquid which I had to mix and then inject. Started with the prefilled syringes around 2005?( /- years) Initial signs prior to medication were double vision and pins and needles sensation on the right side and loss of sensitivity in hands. Occasionally, the exacerbation may come with weakness on one side of my body. Currently, I might have one exacerbation every few years, when I do have an %u201Cattack%u201D, my doctors give high dose steroids and I usually come out of it relatively quickly with no major residual effects. Avonex has worked well for me."


"I was diagnosed with Lupus 3 yrs. ago.Several months ago,during one of my doctor's visits, I discussed feeling more pain. He prescribed Lyrica. I was taking 3x daily, changed to twice daily. (I was experiencing "foggy" thinking with 3x daily). I have been VERY pleased with the results I feel."


"Use of Viagra eliminated the ED symptoms caused by my Parkinson's Disease. Started use at 25 MG but have recently found it necessary after five years to use 50 MG tablets. Compared to generics available in Canada,
price is much too high in U.S."


"I started taking Portia after my first pill was giving me too much break through bleeding. I never had any break through bleeding on Portia, but I developed moderate depression and anxiety issues while on it. I was moody, less interested in sex, and bloated most of the time. I switched back to the original pill I started on, so hopefully that goes better!"


"I was on this for two years and it worked great for my acne.  Then I developed severe ulcerative colitis and I feel it was due to minocycline.  Got off it for a year and then tried it again, my IBS flared up again."


"Hi. I have taken the pill for 26 days. The 27th, I have decided to stop! I have been bleeding heavily for 26 continuous days, plus cramping, headaches, absolute lack of libido, bigger sore breasts, need to sleep 5 extra hours per day (naps all the time), extreme sadness, vaginal dryness despite the bleeding, heavy legs, general growing fatigue and incapacity to function normally! I switched to another pill (Lolo from Actavis), and so far so good. I am thankful for the reviews here because I did not feel alone or getting crazy with such painful side effects. The extreme sadness was really odd. Lolo is not a mini-pill, but it has a low amount of oestrogen. I am hopeful. I could not move with Micronor despite being very active normally."


"Vimpat has been a great medicine compared to all of the other seizure medicines.  Vimpat has minimal side effects, and this is a HUGE benefit to me."


"It has changed my life, I've been on effexor (75mg) for almost 2 months and it's hard to realize that your life was a mess before effexor. It took away my physical pain and my anxiety, the first few weeks felt as if a veil was pulled out and then I as able to feel me again and to see everything around me on a new light, calmer light. And I realized I was not a choleric (bad-tempered or irritable) person but a pretty laid back one."


"Excellent drug. No serious side effects with 20mg repeated after 72 hours. Slight indigestion but nothing more. Effect lasts about 36-48 hours. I find myself having erections 6 days later but this could be because I gave up smoking over 1 year ago. I also use Viagra with good results and no adverse effects. Great drugs but consult your doctor before taking these medicines. I am 57 years old and have no serious health problems. I am certain that my erection problems were caused by smoking."


"When I was 15 i started on Estelle/Brenda and this helped to clear up my skin as I had both face and back acne that started when I was 14. Although Estelle helped with my skin I also had a lot of water retention, my face became puffy/rounder and I felt like it was harder to lose weight once I had gained it. I decided to go off Estelle for a year when I was 18 and I was able to lose weight quickly but my acne came back straight away. I tried for a whole year to deal with it but just couldn't bear it. Then at 19 I went on Yasmin which was amazing for my skin! Within a couple of months it was completely clear and had no impact on my weight. It is slightly more expensive than other pills but completely worth it!"


"I have been on Flagyl a few times and it works very well. But, why can't they put it in a gelcap. It is so hard for me to take because of the taste. I take it with cranberry juice, which helps. But, really, it is nasty tasting."


"Lamictal, I feel it has truly helped with ONLY my depression (why I rated a 10), and not with my mania. I actually feel a bit more inpatient with situations and anger grows stronger faster. I have also read that this medication can actually make mania worse."


"I had my 1st daughter at 33 wks & 3 days due to "unknown". I had no issues during the pregnancy and it was easy. I'm now pregnant with my 2nd daughter and went into pre term labor at 32 & 4 days, they were able to stop the contractions and have given me the steroid shots. I am currently 4.5 cm dilated with minor contractions throughout the day....I'm 34 & 5 days ATM. I think makena has taken me farther but I have had a lot of my pain from the injections that shoot down my leg into my foot periodically, not the same day I get the shot. If I had to I would take Makena again."


"Significantly helped reduce my nausea and vomiting due to hyperemesis during pregnancy. Prior to taking this medication I had nausea 24/7 and was vomiting excessively for weeks. I lost 15 pounds and had to be given IV fluids and nutrients. Once prescribed this medication I was able to eat and drink again and had much less nausea and no vomiting for about a week. However, I did notice a reduced effectiveness over time. The nausea increased and I began vomiting daily again (although with less vigor and less frequency then before). I'm not sure why it is less effective now then it was at the initial use but I still am satisfied with the improvement of my condition."


"started victoza May 26th 2015 till yesterday sept. 16th 2015....I couldn't take it anymore because of the nausea and feeling like I had a apple core stuck in my throat all the time.  I have decided to go on Janumet as Victoza did't bring my weight down nor did it help me keep my numbers below the required range."


"Not a miracle but the closest thing yet.  Has restored functionality to my life.  Monthly infusions are a break from the seemingly rushed rheumatologist appointments and give plenty of time to discuss treatment and concerns."


"I have had depression as far back as I can remember,  diagnosed with GA and major depression along with PTSD due to two life changing events I went though. I've tried zoloft (did nothing ) Effexor XR ( Made me sleep 24/7) Celexa ( caused SEVERE anxiety attacks) and just started Cymbolta, on day 7 and I can't believe how much better I already feel at 30mg 1x day. I also just had 2 major back surgeries and am learning to walk again at age 35, yet despite my trials, I feel happier, positive, lowered anxiety etc. First day I did have severe throwing up spells, but that's gone, low appetite still but a good thing for me, INCREASED sex drive & sleep like a baby. I take it at 8 everyday.  Good luck, everyone's different!"


""residual staining, small fragments of stool and/or opaque liquid"  Boston Bowel Preparation Scale (BBPS) score equals 6.   Seems like it could have worked better at its job to completely clean especially given the fact I followed the directions completely and the urgency was intense.    I was not particularly pleased with having to go uncleaned out for my colonoscopy.."


"I'm in my 40's with no kids. I have endometriosis and very painful periods. I got the Mirena a few days ago and I have had cramps non-stop since, my Dr. told me to expect cramps & bleeding. The procedure was VERY uncomfortable. But I'm hoping this will help with my endometriosis and painful periods."


"I've used Drixoral for many years for allergic rhinitis after Rondec-TR was discontinued as it worked the best with NO side effects.  Apparently it has been discontinued and will no longer be available.  Hope I can find something else that works."


"I was put on aggrenox to keep from having  strokes. I was fine with taking it until about 7 months later it caused me to have another. Before and after my stroke I had excruciating headaches. I took my own self off aggrenox and the headaches disappeared. I would suggest if anyone is taking it to STOP."


"I thought that this medicine was doing good for the first week, till I got really sick. I had horrible headaches and abdominal pain, I looked up the side effects one day on a hunch and all my symptoms were serious side effects. I immediately stopped taking the medicine."


"I've been taking Contrave for almost 1 month and I haven't lost much. I find the weigh in everyday very discouraging. I also don't think it's always accurate. I'll continue to take it for another month...if I don't see a difference by the I will stop taking it."


"An update from my post on March 7- I still cannot empty my bladder and have to self-cath. The Botox treatment was December 21, so now it has been five months! I am beyond frustrated! I have no idea when and if my bladder will ever be normal again."


"Had shoulder arthroscopic surgery for a bone spur and tear four months ago.  Pain was bad with little improvement the past 2 months, even with rehab/exercises and Vicodin and later Mobic (Meloxicam) and finally Motrin.  Nothing worked. Couldn't sleep, constant ache from shoulder into my bicep.  Rather than get a Cortisone shot yesterday, the doctor suggested I try a sample of the Flector Patch.  I wore it last night and finally experienced some relief.  I'd say the pain is about 75% better, and I managed to get some sleep.  "


"I got it prescribed when I was 16 for my very hormonal acne (effective birth control was a nice bonus too though.) after about 2.5 months my blotchy mess had become crystal-clear-as-ice skin. I was for 4 years, mostly very clear. Then I thought the problem was probably "fixed" and I went off it when I was 20. I Thought it was giving me headaches too. Quitting was was a nightmare. I had a 17 day period, Then It evened out to every 2 weeks. I started to break out like a volcanic range. I gained weight. I let this go on for 3 years thinking it would stop. I finally decided I'd get back on it a month ago. My skin is so bad on the sides I wear 60s headscarves to hide it, but it's clearing up in other ways. So far no headaches. Just nausea."


"I have been in and out of an addiction until this. I take one a day and am amazed by the feeling of not wanting opiates. "


"I Had the pills. 14 pills and 2 a day. The first day was fine, i felt a little light headed but nothing to complain about. Second day felt a little nauseous because I didnt drink water that day, Nor did i eat very healthy. Third day had no symptoms. Smell and discharge was completely. The rest of the treatment i was perfectly fine. You just have to eat a lot of fruits and drink lots of water At least 7 cups a day.  I don't see why every one complains about the pills . i also used the cream for 5 nights.  It didnt work. Bv came back the next week after the treatment was over. If youre going to do the treatment i recommend doing the pills."


"I'm a college student in her third semester, and my dad had me get the Nexplanon because it seemed to be the most convenient. I've been living with my boyfriend now for about a year, and things have changed since I've gotten the implant inserted August 2014. At first, I had no periods; it was great. Then, it was a couple of months after the insertion that I suddenly had a period for 2 months straight. The frustrating thing about it was that it wasn't even enough for a full tampon; I was spotting for weeks. I ruined so many pairs of underwear now and leaked some nights in bed because I thought the flow had gotten lighter or that it ended since it stopped for a day. It works, but I think I might switch to pills instead."


"Vyvanse has changed my life. I went from being a failing student to having grades above 90% in only a few weeks. These past 3 1/2 weeks have been the most productive weeks of my life. However, this med does come with a down side. Some side effects I experienced have been loss of appetite, dry mouth, trouble staying asleep, as well as some minor OCD. The OCD is really the only side effect that has been bothering me, when I have paper in front of me and I'm writing, I will constantly keep erasing what I wrote and writing it back down until it looks perfect which I've never done before in my life. As for social anxiety, I actually feel more confident going outside, my brain feels slowed down when working, and I don't zone out any more. 9.5/10"


"I had the Implanon inserted in December of 2008. It was great and worked just like the Depo I was on for about 9 years before. After about 16 months, I started getting my periods again. It started out being monthly. Then the started to get closer and closer together. Now I never know when I may start. It is usually about 2 weeks apart. I can't plan to do anything and I am now worried about my up coming vacation. I plan to call the doctor this week and see how quickly I can get it removed. I get migraines with my periods. It's one thing to get a migraine once a month but now it's like every other week. This makes work difficult. I am also very moody."


"I'm 21 and I have been on Tri-Sprintec for a month now and have not suffered from any mood swings whatsoever. I started taking this pill to calm down the irritation of endometriosis and cyst. Hopefully its been working because I have been experiencing stomach pains and nausea as if I was pregnant (early morning/night). I was wondering if anyone else has noticed any stomach pains(nothing like cramps). Overall the pill is okay."


"When I first got on Implanon everything was great. I didn't have a period for about 6 months but did experience weight gain. Now about 9 months later I've gained over 25 pounds, I'm tired and have periods lasting over 2 weeks. Its good to hear other people have this side effect also and I'm thinking about getting it taken out."


"It has been the only thing that has worked for me.  It's a lifesaver!"


"I took adipex in August of 2015. Starting weight 232lb. Lost 16lbs the first month and got off the pill. I kept up my workout routine and lost and additional 17lbs the following month. I kept the weight off until December 2016. Well its September 26, 2017 and I'm back up to 230lbs.  Today is my first day back on Adipex. I plan to eat better, drink more water and exercise a lot more than I did the first time to get better results!!! So excited. My goal weight is 175lbs.... wish me luck!"


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


"I had the IUD inserted on April 19th, and about a week later I started experiencing a chronic headache. It literally lasted 24/7. I was also passing large amounts of tissue, and experienced heavy cramping until I decided to get the IUD removed at the end of May. I had massive bleeding for a week afterwards, but my headaches have not improved. I've seen multiple doctors for this, and they think it was caused from the IUD. I hope to find relief soon because living with this kind of pain is really depressing."


"I have been on Alesse for a long time, and it never works as it should. My period was unpredictable in the sense that even if my pack said my period wasn't due for a week, it could come any time. Sometimes it would come a week early, sometimes a week late. I did not get pregnant on this (but we do use condoms). "


"I am 75, and not ready to give up.  5mgs and an hour later it is raging.  It really works and I even last longer than when younger.  I am sold."


"Valtrex works. Around Christmas I got a cold sore and didn't have any on hand and wasn't able to get any - and that cold sore was the worst I've had in ages. It lasted a good 10 days and was huge. I've always taken Valtrex as soon as I feel one coming on, and it has always knocked it out almost immediately. It stops it in its tracks and the healing begins. The difference between using Valtrex and not using it, in my experience, is night and day. I highly recommend always having it on hand. 2 grams for the first dose, then 2 grams 12 hours later has always worked for me."


"These glowing reviews are comical to me.  I have had anxiety most of my life, not all the time, but it has come and gone since I was a little girl.  At the urging of family members who have been on one happy pill or another trying to be happy (with no success I might add), I went to my MD and he gave me Lexapro. I took it for about 6 days, and on the 7th day. I was taken off by ambulance with a 3 day panic attack that I could do nothing about.  It scared by husband so bad, he was beside himself.  My blood pressure was extremely high, heart palpitations, a feeling of hypothermia, ice cold all over, could not urinate, etc.  Once in the hospital, the doctor had to give me a downer to counteract the Lexapro (an upper). "


"I appreciate everyone else's reviews of this medication, it validates me-where I thought I was alone.

The pharmacy advised prior standard birth control was no longer available and it was "the same" and thus I was provided Blisovi.

After 3 months, I've gone up 2 pants sizes and look pregnant with a distended belly! I have had abdominal cramping and terrible PMS. My flow used to last 2-3 days, it's up to 5 days on this terrible pill.

I would not recommend anyone even trial with this medication.
I gave it two stars since it does prevent pregnancy -- oh, my sex drive is lower, so that can impact pregnancy too."


"I too suffer from back and leg pain. I have had 3 surgery's pain stimulator implanted as well. The back and leg spasms have gotten so bad starting around 2pm till I wake in the morning. Some nights I'm up all night. Started medicines as directed 1st time. But had some very strange reactions. Like I couldn't breath, almost paralyzed, then hives. So I stopped. But the spasms became so bad, I just couldn't bare to go on anymore this way. I started again taking 1/2 a pill 2 times then 3 times. So far I just itch, I can deal with that. It is helping with spasms,  that is the best part of all. And OMG if it also helps with migraines, that would be even better, since I am also being treated for them as well. Life can be unbearable. Thanks for help."