"So, I give this 7 out of 10. I'd give it 10 out of 10, but the first week on this was really uncomfortable. I almost stopped using it. I started out at 10 mg buspar once a day and then after a week increased to 10 twice a day . The first week, I won't lie, was a doozy. My psych said that her patients either love it or hate it and it's pretty much 50/50 with little gray area. But since it's inexpensive, been around for a while, and is pretty safe, she likes that to be the first option when dealing with GAD. Fair. The first week, I was really, really dizzy. Felt a bit fuzzy in the head. kind of jumpy. I had to pull over while driving and sit down for a bit. BUT after about two weeks. Whoah. My life is changed. I'm no longer so anxious!!"


"Since I can remember my underarms have been sweaty and smelly. I've used all types of deodorants without success. One night I sat in front of the computer and googled "sweaty underarms" and Drysol product came up. I read about and decided to get it. For the first time in years I was able to put on my uniform without wearing an under shirt. It has been 2 weeks and I still haven't worn a T-shirt under my uniforms. I am able to walk past people without worrying about if they can smell me. Drysol is the best product ever created. Thanks Drysol."


Aspirin / butalbital / caffeine / codeine

"4 day migraines reduced to an overnight sleep on Fiorinal w/ Codeine
HUGE DIFFERENCE"


"I was sold with the fact the WAS going to reduce my periods (never happened) I see my period 2 or 3 times in one month, when i'm not on it i have heavy discharge with a strong odor, tired most of the time and gained some weight, not much but some and has been very difficult to loose those pounds. After a year just made an appointment to have it remove."


"I've been on Microgestin for almost three months now; I switched over from Previfem. During the first month or so, my sex drive decreased a bit and I was nauseated in the morning sometimes. I did notice some mood swings, too. Since I've been on it for a while, though, the symptoms have let up. My withdrawal bleeds only last for about 3-5 days, and they're light. I do have backaches and cramps periodically throughout my cycle, but they're manageable with a little ibuprofen. My breasts swell a bit and get sore around my placebo week, but that's not really a big deal.

Overall, I'm happy with Microgestin. I haven't gotten pregnant, so that's awesome, and the side effects are minimal. Also, my skin is looking good!"


"Ive had MS since 2000. Over the past year my frequent urination was unbearable. I was going every 30 minutes. Going out was impossible. I has to wear depends at night. I got up about 8-10 times and had lots of accidents. I took OTC meds with no relief. I talked to my doctor who put me on tolterdine. Starting working right away with no side effects. I have my life back."


"I take it when I have an Anxiety - feel relief in about 30min.

Also I take it before bedtime and I find it a very good sleeping pill.

If you have insomnia- take 7.5 Remeron. It will do good! I promise"


"I have had very little side effects. I am at my third increase in dosage and am at 12.5mg. I wished it had been more effective at the lower dose."


"Amazing! It was very difficult at first -- had a lot of peeling, dryness, and breakouts but I stuck it out. After about 4-5 months I starting seeing a major improvement and now my skin is very smooth. Not only does it take care of acne but it smooths out fine lines. Great product, highly recommend. Try to stay patient through the first couple of months."


"I've tried 2 other birth control methods before nexplanon which didn't work for me. I've been on nexplanon now for 6 months.

Insertion: The insertion process was easy and quick and painless, although I was left with a sizable bruise that I had to explain away to acquaintances and coworkers.

Period: I got the injection on day 2 of my period and haven't had a period or any spotting since, which is awesome. Even better?  No cramps!

Acne: I have mild acne and haven't seen a change for better or worse.

Libido: My libido decreased when I first got on nexplanon but it's now back up to its original level unlike when I was on pills.

I had an increase in head aches for the first month but now there are no other side affects to report."


"I have Atrial fibrillation, inherited it from my mother. I'm 62 now, and VA put me on Warfarin and Metropolol about 6 weeks ago. Seems to be doing the trick and only side effect I notice is that if I drink a small glass of red wine, I'll get a headache in the middle of the night. Used to take Advil to shake them but can't now and Tylenol does nothing. Tried some beer and no headache. My one vice is my nightly glass of wine, which looks like I'll have to give up and replace with beer once in a while. Oh well, beats the alternative. No other side effects yet. Have had trouble losing any weight but I attribute that to the state they have me on. Ain't it great growin old?"


"This has given me my life back!  I have had these injections now for the past 4 years and would not be walking without them.  THE QUALITY OF THE TECHNICIAN ADMINISTERING THE SHOTS IS VITAL!   The first few shots I received were incredibly painful (I almost fainted) and only lasted a couple of months.  Apparently the technician got close...but didn't get ALL of the gel INTO the all-important knee capsule and some got wasted.  I went to another doctor who used an x-ray machine to verify that the fluid was going in EXACTLY where it needed to go and what a difference!  Hardly any injection pain and the shot lasted 7 months before I needed more.  L"


"Woke up Thursday  and my throat hurt, by end of the day it was on fire and I had chills, sweats, fever and coughing.  Friday felt like I was hit by a bus.  Sweat all night with intermittent chills.  Couldn't swallow anything.  Nothing otc was working.  Went to my DR apt.  Dr prescribed tamiflu without hesitation because apparently when your pregnant you can get  sick  fast  (no kidding).   Took it Friday night and Saturday morning thus far no relief of anything.  Throat is still on fire can't swallow anything only thing that helps are hot liquids.  Stuffed up nose cough, mucous, chills, fever, sweats, body aches, yup have it all still.  Meds are the grossest tasting I have ever had was told to open capsule and place in food like pudding... almost vomit everytime."


"Works wonders for morning sickness!  I had no appetite and was losing too much weight.  This does the trick...I feel human again!"


"Very sensitive to medication. Can not
take histamines. Finally have outgrown
allergies. Off and on about 20 yrs."


"update no. 3  - I started on the drug on 11 July 2017 , I have lost 26 pounds  in 8 weeks. I am still on 0.6 dose and decided not to up it, as I continue to lose weight. The side affects have gone. My appetite has returned, but I seem to be able to manage it on this medication, I'm very happy with the results."


"Have been taking 10mg a day to counter the effects of neuralgia following a severe attack of shingles. The medicine has given me complete freedom from pain with no side effects except possibly ringing in one ear, which may of course be co-incidental."


"I'm a 52 year old who has a very sexy wife. I could not figure out lately what was wrong. During my waking hours I would get an erection but not maintain an erection. In the middle of the night I wake up to a rock hard erection and my loving wife is always there for me. I went to my doctor, and come to find out that through several deaths in the family and a bunch of complications with family, my mind would not shut down and enjoy what I had in front of me. My doctor gave me a sample of 5mg pills and told me I could take up to 4 of them for a total of 20mg, he said to start with 2... I should have started with one!!! Anyway; now I use Cialis only when my mind will not shut off. My confidence is again where it should be... Thanks"


"Took it for about 2 years - get ready for weight gain, loss of interest in everything, extreme tiredness, zero interest in sex. Sure, my "depression" symptoms felt a little better (but would have had at least the same result with healthy diet and exercise). It took the "bad feelings" away, but it also took the "good feelings" away. When I weened off Pristiq, every five seconds I felt like an electric shock in my brain (that's the best I can describe the feel) it was the worst 2-3 weeks of my life."


"I rate this a 5/10 because it's helped in the sense that I haven't gotten pregnant...but I've gained 10 pounds every month since taking it. I have weighed 150 since I was a sophomore in high school and I'm a sophomore in college and weigh 175. Just this past 4 months of being on it I've gained 25 pounds...."


"WOW, No side effect . Lost 27 lbs in 6 mos"


"After I had my son Jan 2013, I needed birth control, i could never remember to take the pill, the patch always falls off, i hate needles, so on. So my mid wife suggested this. In March 2013 i had it put it. I was moody for the first month of having this put in & i never get moody while I'm in pms. It cause unbelievable headaches & cramps! It made my periods 30 days long. I would have 1 month on period & 1 month off. Which i believe is the reason it kept more kids from coming with me. No time for sex when you bleed for a month straight. I finally said enough is enough after calling and calling my doctor & her saying "it will even out, its normal". 2 years later i had it removed! I couldnt be more happy with that choice. Less headaches."


"I started on 100 mg to help with the sexual side effects of Celexa.  For the first five months, it worked great (April - September).  At the end of September through to October, I started to have memory and concentration problems.  I started to think I had done things and actually did not.  My last straw was when I "know" I sent an e-mail and eventually found out that I had not.  I "remember" typing and sending the e-mail, but it never happened.  I went to the doctor today and she took me off of it and because of the sexual side effects of Celexa, she started me on Zoloft.  I have tried Paxil in the past, but it gave me hallucinations.  Hope the Zoloft works."


"I have been on this pill coming up on a month. I am extremely tired all the time right. When I wake up if I close my eyes for a minute I fall right back into a deep sleep. I am having the worst mood swings ever and worst of all it is making me gain weight like crazy! I haven't changed my diet or exercise routine. I eat healthy and exercise everyday but I am gaining weight! I would not recommend this pill to anyone unless you are an extremely happy skinny person who can't gain weight because it will make you angry and make you gain weight. "


"I took this medicine before bed and within 3 hours I got a severe sore throat and I felt like I had sometime lodged in the back of my mouth.  The following morning I woke up to a very sore jaw and it hurts to open my mouth. The sore throat is still bad, however its not as severe as it first was.  I only took one of the doses, so I do not know what would happen if I kept taking it (don't know how well it would treat the UTI). I've never had an allergic reaction to any other medicine."


"I started this medicine when I was fairly young with moderate acne, I remember it doing absolutely nothing for m skin. It just made it kind of red."


"I took this drug for 3 months.  I just stopped it now with doctor's approval.  I stopped because I was getting tightness in my chest, burning sensations on my skin, sore breasts, and was getting depressed.

Yes it did lower my cholesterol, but it's not worth it to me if it causes depression.  Apparently, this drug can inhibit serotonin production.  If you have any history of depressive disorder, I would NOT take this drug.

My father took the pill as well, but just stopped because he has had trouble with walking this year.  He had burning sensations down his legs this year.  We think his walking troubles *may* have something to do with Simvastatin.  Perhaps Simvastatin doesn't hurt everyone, but my opinion of it is poor.  Trust your gut."


"I have been on Wellbutrin 150mg for 3 days now, doc said to up the dose to 300 mg after my first week, it has been hell to say the least. I have had terrible migraines, a very 'slumpled/sluggish' feeling, and I can't sleep!!! If anything, I feel worse! I just want this terrible phase to be over!

*one thing positive I will add is that it has helped me with my weight tremendously - I have lost 10 pounds in 10 days. Loosing about a pound a day on this medication."


"I can't express enough how much this pill has helped!! I'm taking it for BV.  My symptoms were gone by day 3.  I should add that I have severe allergies to MANY strands of antibiotics (I'm talking epi-pen type allergies). For me to be able to take this with almost zero side effects is amazing.   I had a slight headache day 2 and I sort of feel like I'm always hungry, but I would take any side effect for 7 days over the smell of BV!!"


"I am a 45yr old African American female who has had Essential Tremor since birth. I have tried numerous drugs over the years but found Valium to be my medication to control the tremors until I was prescribed Neurontin and Inderal [for my high blood pressure] about two weeks ago. Neurontin was TOTALLY successful in controlling my hand and body tremors. I was able to carry a large drink that didn't have a lid around with me at a concert this weekend without SPILLING IT and I am SO HAPPY that I was prescribed this medicine. I've heard of it during the last couple of years but finally tried it out. Valium wasn't as effective. Now I will feel so much more confident when I go to my boyfriends family's Thanksgiving dinner...So happy."


"I am 49 years old & my skin NEVER broke out during puberty.  When I was in my mid 30's, it hit me slowly and then real bad about 3 years ago.   At first, antibiotics & Spirnolactone worked fine, then last year my body stopped responding to that treatment.

That is when I started on Amnesteem.   Aside from the initial pain in the neck of filing  with the Federal Government to ensure I wouldn't get pregnant, I was excited to try it.

The first month, my skin got really oily & broke out more, but my doctor said that  happens.   I am on my 5th month of treatment now, and my skin is almost clear.

My only complaint is joint pain - I feel like I am 30 years older than I really am & I eat Tylenol like candy, yet I am told that will also subside."


"I used Monistat 3 a few months ago and it worked fine. I had a minor yeast infection, which come back so thought I'd just go for the Monistat 1 (not knowing it was 6 times stronger). I had awful painful, burning sensation within an hour. Feel 100 times worse!"


"I had an adult onset of acne at age 37. Out of nowhere I had 10 to 15 pimples on my face... minimum. I made an appointment with my dermatologist. She put me on Aczone. I used the coupon online and got it for my co-pay (much cheaper... as it is pricey). I used it once a day. At first my face dried up and my acne increased. However, after a month I went acne free...since 2013! If you can get past the first month... you will be all clear! However, once your face is clear you may be tempted to stop! Please don’t... as acne may return and you’ll have to start all over. Just my 2 cents!"


"My symptoms are gone and I suffered for years with an itchy, stuffy nose and drip, which went into a sinus infection almost monthly. Pills did not work. This stuff is great."


"I started on 0.6 of Saxenda on Aug. 10th. I administer the shot in my inner thigh at 9:30pm every night.  The needle has only hurt once and only once did I have a bruise for a day. For the first week, I didn't experience any negative side effects. I did start to feel a slight decrease in appetite, though. A week later I doubled the dose to 1.2.  That night, I had severe abdominal pain and had to use the bathroom three times that night.  For 2-3 days I had an awful taste in my mouth, but that has gone away.   I've seen a huge difference in my appetite.  I am a 47 year old female that weighs 184lbs.  I haven't gotten on the scale because I am afraid I'll be disappointed but I do feel "lighter". I am eating much less and don't crave most foods"


"I have been on Lyrica for about three weeks and I feel that my experience may help. I have chronic nerve damage in my arm and sympathetic nerve damage. If you are about to begin the Lyrica ride expect the following. You will be living in a cloud. I noticed a few reviews explained it as that, and I feel they hit the nail on the head. You literally feel drunk. "


"I've been on nexplanon for about 9 months now and at first I was happy because I didn't have to worry about getting my period, which is weird because most of the reviews I've read said women experienced bleeding for the first 6 months. Going into my tenth month however I've noticed some spotting and have been experiencing breast pain mostly my nipples have felt sore and sensitive. Also my mood swings have been out of control! I feel so bad for my boyfriend for putting up with them. I get so annoyed and irritated easily. As far as the weight gain, sad but true I have gained about 10 pounds which I'm not so happy about but rather be 10 pounds heavier than being pregnant."


"1) Don't google anything!! 2) If you took it within 24 hours, YOU ARE OKAY. Trust the 95% probability. Even if you took it within 72 hours, you still have an 89% probability. Trust the numbers, they probably aren't as high as they should be due to human error / it's just the company trying to protect it's ass. Don't freak out and don't let this bother you too much!"


"I had two instances of stomach pain last year.  I was administered Gas X and subsequently I was put on Nexium.  After taking Nexium for 60 days I get relief but if I don't control diet I feel like having stomach pain again two months after discontinuing Nexium.  I have gallstones.  Nexium seems to work well to ward off stomach pain. "


"Ok so I had this match shot into my arm in August 2015 after the Paragard IUD fell out of me. I had zero problems with the implant except getting my period for maybe 2 weeks after the insert. For the past 4 months everything has been fine. My period stopped 100% and I lost 15 pounds, but now in the 5th month I have started the sporadic bleeding. This bleeding is not like typical bleeding for me but just heavy spotting. I knew this was a side effect but as of right now it isn't that bad. I really think this method depends on your body and you should give it a try. I rate it a 6 because I have not had any unwanted side effects until this past month and I do not know if this bleeding will continue."


"I just started this a few days ago.  I'm an executive professional, rose in corporate ranks, made great money, and enjoyed a ridiculous life. After being way over-prescribed oxycodonne after a relatively minor injury in my mid 30's, fast forward 3yrs and my arrogance in thinking I could control this along with everything else made me blind to a growing addiction that was anything but controlled. I was able to keep my girlfriend, my kids, my job, and still provide them with a decent home. So, I consider myself very lucky to be on the verge of bankruptcy as many have lost much more. I say this to let anyone know who is considering Suboxone, but too ashamed or worried, to DO IT TODAY. It truly works."


"I thank Xanax for making me a better mom. I was mean to everyone around me and I took the motto "this is who I am" to heart. It was not until my mother died after having my third child that I actually realized my angry childhood and anger in this world was not to blame on any one but my own feelings. After taking Xanax and some therapy, I am a new person. I would not be able to live without it. I do not abuse it. I only take the amount prescribed by my doctor and no more. I also take Paxil which helped me a lot as well, but without the Xanax, I would not be living. Participating with my life and most of all my children. I read to them now we go on picnics and wilderness hikes. I love my life, now!"


"I had excessive bleeding, horrifying and painful kidney infections, chronic constipation, hair loss, incontinence, golf ball size clots in my URINE, and I am still peeing blood after stopping it 3 weeks ago, my legs and hands swelled, my numbers are rising in the morning from 110 and now at 140-180. My doctor is now telling she no longer wants to be my doctor because I wouldnt keep taking the medication, and is ignoring the blood in my urine. I wish I could sue someone, because living like is not worth it"


"My mother was on these for 9 months.
It caused her to have constant, severe diarrhea.
Just yesterday she had a major bleed whilst going to the toilet.

She had numerous tests on her tummy troubles a few months back and they found nothing wrong.
Obviously Dr's prescribed these and couldn't be bothered reading up on the drug. She has been so sick for 6 months. Crazy."


"My son was taking the 54mg for 8yrs when all of a sudden he started to get severely depressed and thoughts of hurting himself.  He was immediately taken off the Concerta. I had read about the side effects but it seem to be a small percentage of children getting this.
Make sure you read ALL side effects and the long term usage on how it will effect your child."


"I was prescribe this medicine to help me because I was gaining to much weight with the bupropion XL, this didn’t do any good at all for me. I had the anxiety 3-4 times a week, you know, that feeling of something is going to happen and you feel like you have your heart in your throat. I did like that I felt strong emotionally, not depress at all, I wish I didn’t feel that anxiety at all. Hope it works for everyone else."


"I'm on day 9 of Champix and my quit date is in 2 more days. Already feeling much less of an urge to smoke and when I do, enjoying it less. Side effects are a real thing. Definitely vivid odd dreams, and nausea and spaciness and early exhaustion. I'd say its still worth it though.. anything is worth killing your cig addiction. Looking forward to ending these meds though. Its pretty uncomfortable. Hard to focus at work."


"First birth control and I've been taking it since May which is now about 4 months. Its been great! Had a good amount of breast swelling and tenderness as well as headaches for about a week or two in the first and second month which is minor is my book. I use this BC to skip my periods. And last month I started to see brown discharge so I made that my cue to go with the 4 iron pills and start my period. The day after I took the pink pill again it completely stopped. No red and no brown. Only downside. It is expensive and my insurance does not cover it so once my samples and co pay card doesn't cover it, I will have to find something else."


"I started taking Synthroid about 6 months ago and I feel really good. I went from feeling like a zombie to feeling like my normal self again. Before starting on Synthroid I had most of the typical hypothyroid symptoms...tiredness, dry skin, cold intolerance, puffy face, etc. Now the only symptom that still bothers me is water retention. My Dr. just increased my dose so hopefully that goes away soon."


"Do not take this medication if you have a pre-existing anxiety disorder...even if you are on a benzo or buspirone before starting it.  My anxiety was well controlled with an SSRI and buspirone, but my depression did not seem to be getting any better.  My Psychiatrist tried switching me from the SSRI to 100 mg Wellbutrin SR.  I could only take the Wellbutrin for 6 days.  It gave me horrible panic attacks, racing heartbeat, and severe sweating.  I have no doubt it may work well for depression, but it is a bad drug to try if you have depression and generalized anxiety disorder.  I am now back on the SSRI.  I would rather deal with some depression than have panic attacks!"


"This is a great birth control method, at least for me anyway. I've seen a lot of negative reviews that scared me into getting it. I'm so happy I decided to get the Nexplanon. The insertion was nothing. Just a little stinging from the needle they numb your arm with. My arm bruised pretty bad but they are yellowing now. Sometimes when I move my arm a certain way I feel a slight pinch but I imagine it'll go away eventually since the area is still sensitive. So far no side effects. I lost a lb, no acne, no headaches and I haven't bled or spotted. Try it ladies! Don't be scared. Remember most people take the time to write negative reviews."


"this medication made me get rosacea after an all nighter and made me feel like vomiting every time I had to take it with 500 calories. it made me too crazy and there's still the lingering effect and no one thought I was crazy before that or knew and then it was obvious and still is. I never used to get crazy laughing before I don't think but I don't know if it's also because I was in a mental hospital with tons of crazy people and picked up their behaviour. my looks got completely ruined by this medication forever. I'm on 12 mgs of invega and 300 mgs of lamictal right now and I'm doing much better but I think I should be on 400 mgs of lamictal."


"Started using orlistat in November and had weigh in today loss 14 pounds, well chuffed doctors pleased. Back wearing clothes I have not worn for a long time. Hoping to lose another Stone by the Next weigh in! "


"I just started this medication yesterday. I was extremely doubtful since I've tried xanex, clonapin, and valium. However, I was at the point that I was willing to try anything. Took my first dose around 6pm and I was truly impressed. So I think it works alot better for my anxiety than any benzos ever did. For weeks I've been feeling like I was about to crawl out of my skin. Lots of medical issues, high blood pressure. I'm in telephone sales and its not ideal for those with similar medical problems. Now I feel great. Excited to go to work tomorrow. This is coming from someone who thought only benzos helped. If your doctor gives it to you, try it, it works. I take less than what others say they take and I still stand by it."


"I always wanted Nuvaring and now my insurance covers it. It's amazing. I'm not weirded out by my own body so I have no problem inserting and taking it out. I don't have to remember to insert it at the same time every day, so automatically I'm a perfect user! I had no side effects, which would make sense since its a lower dose at a constant rate. My sex drive has actually increased, not likely from the ring itself, but from the peace of mind knowing I didn't forget a dose. Totally recommend to anyone who can afford it, or who have bad memory and rather pay for the ring than for an accidental baby."


"I had a neutral experience on Prozac, my second SSRI tried for anxiety and depression. Prozac did not really help me but it did not do any harm. I experienced very few side effects aside from increased anxiety for the first week or so. However, I was unable to come off of my klonopin because it did not help  my anxiety and I was more suicidal after 5 months of being on it than when I started it."


"After coming off Prozac and starting this medication, I gave it about 3 weeks. Worst antidepressant I've ever tried. No other antidepressant EVER affected me this way."


"Well I have had problems ever since I was young with going to the toilet but since I have found these has made my life a bit easier. First of all never, ever no matter how constipated you are take 3 tablets - that's insane lol you will get painful cramps! Be warned, I can't usually go to toilet for a week this is just normal for me but when I haven't done the toilet over a week and I feel completely blocked up I take 2 of these before bed. Don't drink milk before it as it strips the coating on the tablets and will give you cramp, I took 2 last night about 8pm and woke up at 5am needing to go to the toilet with niggly feeling in my stomach and managed to go no problem, although sometimes I experience bad cramp drinks loads of water !"


"Been taking this for yrs and has helped me so much."


"Why, on God's green earth and with all the medical advances, can't the drug companies develop a prep that isn't disgusting? I got most of the first bottle down with ice water and a straw, but the thought of repeating the process was just too much for me to handle. I got about a quarter of the second bottle down. I am pretty "clean" and the doc will just have to do his best."


"I've taken Duloxetine for years for major depression/osteoarthritis, but it never did much. My new psychologist wanted me to go off duloxetine and try a different A.D. **(Pro-tip - duloxetine can be titrated off of QUICKLY (within 2 weeks) if concurrent, temporary therapy of low-dose Prozac is performed at the same time. 10mg Prozac sufficient to prevent brain zaps and withdrawal syndrome from Duloxetine).

I started with 75mg of Venlafaxine the first week. I didn't feel quite right, but not so bad that I felt I needed to report anything. After one week at 75mg per day, I began taking 150mg, a doubling.

One day at 150mg was nearly the end of me. Immediately after it "hit" I became hostile, aggressive, suicidal, and unable to calm down."


"Took 100 mg daily for over 10 years and it did nothing to take care of the problems I explained to my doctor. Every time I advised my doctor it wasn't working he increased the dosage but never did it relieve my panic, tremor or social anxiety disorder. Feeling I no longer wanted to take it for these reasons they refused to help me get off it so I did it by myself over several months and had severe withdrawal panics. I had suicidal thoughts and attempts but why should a person take a medication that doesn't help with the problem."


"I was on Diovan five years ago for high blood pressure and had been taking it for about two years when I woke up one morning and felt so sick and weak that I could not walk. I happened to be in hospital at the time and they discovered that my potassium and blood pressure had dropped significantly. They stopped the Diovan and two days later I was back to normal. However, my blood pressure is above the recommended levels and the local doctor put me back on Diovan about six weeks ago and this week I got the weakness back plus muscle aches, severe, so I stopped Diovan two days ago and so far I still have all the bad side effects, but hoping they will go away soon. A visit to the doctor is on the cards."


"I have been on Lexapro since August of 2009.  Initially the OCD went away altogether but it has recently returned as of July 2011.  I'm pregnant in my third trimester so it may not be working as well due to body chemistry changes of pregnancy.  But, I'm not sure if it could also not be working as well due to what is informally known as "Prozac poopout" which according to my psychiatrist may happen to some patients anywhere from possibly a year but may not happen until 30 years on the medicine.  Time will only tell if Lexapro will continue to work for me.  I'm not sure what to do if it stops working completely.  I am also on Seroquel to help with the symptoms and help me sleep since SSRI's tend to keep me up at night."


"severe pain in knees and legs, making walking or kneeling almost impossible."


"I have been on this birth control since June, I haven't had any problems. My period comes like clock work, no scares, no hair loss, no weight gain, no mood swings. I was on a different birth control where I had my period every three months and I prefer this one, just because I can keep track of everything! I recommend it."


"I had unprotected sex on Friday and bought and took the pill on Sunday. I finally started my period 7 days later but prior to starting my period, my appetite increased like crazy! Hope this helps"


"Very effective medication for tension headache or migraine. Minimal side effects, i.e. drowsiness, etc."


"I had Skyla placed about three weeks ago. The actual procedure wasn't awful at all. Some numbing gel was used during the procedure and I barely felt a thing. Afterwards, I began to cramp and bleed lightly. I spotted for a few hours and it stopped. I haven't bled since. For about four to seven days after the procedure I was uncomfortable. I had lots of cramping, soreness, bloating, fatigue and a bit of a fever. These symptoms stayed for several days but lessened as time went on. I am currently feeling some discomfort and have been for the past three or four days. I'm attributing these symptoms to a 'ghost period'. I am having period symptoms but not bleeding. Hoping it will stop within the next couple of days."


"This medication was literally a life saver for me. I have had severe allergies to peanuts since I was a child. I mean, where I couldn't even touch peanut m&ms because they had peanuts inside the chocolate shells or sit in a seat at one of those places where you throw peanut shells on the floor or whatever as you eat them. I have had to use my epipen in that situation once (because I didn't want to seem different and I didn't think that just sitting in a seat, which I assumed had been wiped off) would affect me. I have also had to use it visiting my parents when my grandfather was alive because he loved peanuts and I'd sit where he's sat and had to use it again. I always carry two on me at all times."


"I have been on Lexapro 5mgs, 10mgs and 20mgs over a period of 6 years. 10mgs daily seems to be the best dosage for Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Many people don't realize that it takes 4 to 6 weeks for this medicine to work. The first 3 days I felt very good and then felt tired or depressed for a couple days. Taking Lexapro with Klonopin 0.5mgs (2x daily) helps those early stage side effects.  20mgs tends to increase aggressive behavior. After about 5 weeks I found myself to be more confident in activities and less concerned about what others would think of me. My side effects are, short term memory loss, difficulty falling asleep at night, lower sex drive, but longer Stamina when engaged in sex."


"My most noticeable symptom is all-night long sweating.  Otherwise, no other symptoms (!).  I'm aged 75, have had prostate cancer for 4  years, on Zytiga for two years."


"For the past 5 months I have been having severe periods with extremely heavy bleeding to the point where I had to wear a pad and a tampon and I would bleed through both in a matter of hours (overnight pad and regular strength tampon). So I went to my obgyn. Turns out I have a big fibroid tumor, ovarian cyst, and most likely endometriosis which would explain why I had really bad cramps for a long time. She put me on Loestrin and I'm literally on the FOURTH pill and it has slowed down my bleeding so much. I did bleed through a little but I was only wearing a pad because I have surgery next week and I'm not allowed to use tampons before it. So I know this is a pretty early review but I'm really happy so far. No cramps at all."


"Has helped in manic episodes a little but still experience depressional relapses and moodiness."


"Prescribed for high blood pressure. I have heart disease and cluster headaches, back problems. Did not know verapamil was prescribed for cluster headache. Sometime my headaches are in one spot, other times all over. Pray for me."


"The course of treatment was 1000mg two weeks apart, and one 1000mg dose six months after.
The first wave of treatment brought the pemphigus to only two isolated areas, (this is after 7 years of constant open wounds)
The side effects were standard, extreme exhaustion, a sense of malaise.
Utilizing a cannabis (eaten) treatment to counteract the nausea, it also alleviated the nervous reactions to stressful stimulus. (Not a normal user of such)
The final treatment was completed in mid-June 2015, the side effects have been considerably less, only one day so far of dizziness and nervous reaction. This was treated with a 1/8g of cannabis eaten with white rice.
Overall being forewarned is very helpful to keep side effects in perspective."


"Beware this drug! I experienced the most horrendous mood swings and extreme anxiety while on this drug. The side effects took a while to develop but once they did it was truly unbearable. I had no idea why my personality was changing so drastically. It was truly terrifying. I wasn't making the connection between this drug and my highly elevated emotions. I told my Dr. on a whim about my terrible anxiety/mood swings and he immediately took me off of kariva. Within a week I was feeling back to my normal self. It has now been 4 months off of Kariva and I have not had one mood swing or case of anxiety. I would never recommend this drug to anyone. As far as I'm concerned, it should be taken off the market permanently."


"I was prescribed Lo Loestrin Fe to regulate my hormones after surgery. I experienced the scary side effects like pain numbness in arms and legs, darkening of urine, abdominal pain, and forgetfulness. Not to mention the spotting, weight gain, acne, and contact lens problem. I don't use the word hate often, but I HATE this pill!"


"The insertion does hurt but it's tolerable. I'm glad I didn't read these reviews beforehand because I would've been super freaked out! I got my Skyla inserted about 4 days ago and the worst part was after the insertion because I got some pretty painful cramps. They went away after about 5 hours and haven't came back. I'm still spotting a little bit but nothing too bad. If you're reading these reviews just remember everyone's body reacts differently to birth control."


"I have been on Levora for 2 months now.  I was on Ortho-Cyclen prior and was switched due to changes in my daily medication regimen.  About 1 week into starting the pack I noticed that I am ravenously hungry all the time.  It is similar to when I was pregnant.

I've also suffered from increased acne on my face.  This could be from stress, but I've never had a problem until starting Levora.

Probably the most distressing side effect I've experienced is a marked decrease in my libido.  Suffice to say that I enjoyed my intimate moments prior to starting this medication.  Now sexual encounters are uncomfortable (vaginal dryness) and few and far between. Complete change from where I was.  The "big O" is harder to achieve, too."


"I started taking Chantix on August 1. I read some of the reviews and thought wow that sounds like it might work for me. I have been smoking a pack a day for 20 years. I started when I was 13. I had no side effects except it made me a little tired the first week. I wasn't sure how it would affect me, so I took the morning pill at night during week one. No upset stomach except one day when I didn't eat before taking the pill. No bad dreams, but they were very vivid and pleasurable. I smoked through the first 9 days. My last cigarette was on August 9. I took a drag of a cigarette on August 10, but it tasted terrible, even after a glass of wine! Today is September 2, and I am still smoke free! Yay! Chantix is amazing!"


"I have both fibro and lupus. I injured my hip bone and was in severe pain, worse than the pain I'm in on a daily basis. Lately the pain has kept me debilitated and depressed. In addition to the prior mentioned I haven't been eating, loss of hunger and gastrointestinal issues. My PC Dr placed me on this medication. The first day I wasn't sure what to expect. I can tell you that I did get hyper. With that said, this was the first time I was able eat.  Then I found that I was joking around with my family. Day 2: I ATE,  3 meals! Still needed pain medication but not as much because the ibuprofen and extra strength Tylenol  were allowed to work. I was able to move.  Day 3: I ATE AGAIN!! I took advantage of everything I could. I feel alive!"


"EASY to take. 1 ate a low fiber diet the day or two before your prep 2. Prep day. One egg in AM then Liquids all day and bone broth or chicken broth.3. Refrigerate your suprep and water. 4. Relax! Filled provided cup with Suprep and water to 1/4" below the 16 oz mark and top off to 16 oz with ginger ale (real ginger ale from whole foods or similar) 5 have little triangles of lemon pre cut. I put a piece in cheek while drinking and sucked lemon after each giant gulp. Not bad that tasting.6. USE A STRAW toward back of mouth. I drank half the solution without stopping. Then did the lemons with the remaining gulps. 7. Chased with a sip or two of ginger ale. Use Vaseline in and on butt generously and often."


"Had trouble breathing, helped but no cure."


"Requip is a very scary drug.  It gave me the worst headaches.  I was in bed within 30 minutes of taking it.  It also caused me to get Myclonus. Anytime I would try to rest my entire body would start jerking. The jerks could go on for hours. The only way to stop the jerking was to stand up and walk.  I started taking Requip for RLS which I now believe was caused from the Zoloft.  I stopped taking Requip and started weaning off the Zoloft. The jerking has stopped but I feel very dizzy.  Can't wait to get all of this out of my body."


"Weight gain."


"I was prescribed this birth control b/c of my ovary cyst. I've had unprotected sex after the birth control & I've not gotten my period. I'm actually a week late. Not really worried b/c I took a pregnancy test at the hospital 4 days before my period was due & it came out negative. A lot of reviews says they never got their period so that gives me hope. Besides that my breast have grew & are very sore. & I have bad acne. On top of that, I've been eating A LOT. I haven't spotted but have had unusual brown discharge. Symptoms are really weird."


"Blood sugars and HbA1C have greatly improved. Some early nausea which improved after about 2 weeks. During the Next 6 weeks I felt very good, however the last 2 weeks the nausea, heartburn and abdominal discomfort has returned. I am now considering stopping the medication, I have an appointment with my doctor to discuss it next week."


"Been on it for a little over 2 months. The first month was non stop spotting and a lot of it along with really bad cramps. Finally it stopped and I got my first official period since getting the Skyla along with serious period sypmtoms and a feeling of extreme exhaustion. Then about a week and half after the period I began spotting again for the next 2 weeks. Now I have insane mood swings, gas, minor cramps..period symptoms. This birth control is obviously working because of the changes going on. It just comes at a cost."


"Love this product. Produces such astonishing relief and am very grateful to have been prescribed Flonase by my ENT."


"I saw this medication as a marvel, until I started taking it. I had no problems, except for some nausea, during the first 2-3 months I was on it. And it seemed to help somewhat with pain. Then the fun began: restless legs syndrome, insomnia, horrible sweating even when it was cold, urinary incontinence and frequency, muscle spasms, elevated liver enzymes...but hey, there's another medication for all those side effects. Finally after 3 years, I had had enough and was ready to move on. Unfortunately, the Lilly recommended taper is downright dangerous. After the alternating 60mg/30mg and drop to 30 mg, I was in full blown Cymbalta discontinuation syndrome.  Look it up; it's not pretty. Run away from this med as fast as you can."


"I was given this brand instead of TriNessa which upset me but I decided to give Tri-Sprintec a chance. That was a regret that I severely paid for. I read all the reviews and everything and decided to have my own experience but everything horrible that could have went wrong with the side effects, went wrong. I had frequent urination like no other but no UTI. I had to get up every hour or two in the middle of the night to use the restroom or else my bladder was going to pop. My hormones caused so much emotional roller coasters for me and I have never experienced such high levels of emotions before. I was crying, screaming, things I would have never done. Not to mention, it gives you migraines like no other and I will never try this brand ever"


"I was prescribed 25mg for 5 days first day every 6 hours second day every 8 hours 3rd day every 12 hours 4th day at bed time and 5th day at bed time I was drinking heavily for 8 months straight every day no break 375 ml cognac and a champagne on top of that if I wasn't drinking that I was drink a 750ml of vodka 80 proof I try to stop and my BP was through the roof my doctor told me to keep drinking until I came into her office for the prescription that was for 6 days I had to keep drinking and I finally got the script I haven't started yet I start tonight at the time I usually have my first drink I will let you know how it went for these next 5 days my doctor said it's the best alcohol withdrawal medication I'm so over drinking I'm only 29"


"I was on Sprintec for around a year and 2 months and then the pharmacy started dispensing Mono Linyah to me. I've been on it for almost 2 years now. I love it. No acne, no mood swings. Super effective (my boyfriend and I only rely on pull out and my use of birth control). My periods are incredibly regulated- it always comes on the second or third white pill. When I wasn't on birth control I used to have to take ibuprofen so I wouldn't throw up from period cramps but ever since being on mono linyah I don't even feel the cramps really and the bleeding only lasts about 4 days- and it is pretty light. Also no co pay at the pharmacy! I honestly have nothing bad to say about mono linyah. It just lets me live my life really easily"


"It took about 10 days to kick in but was the saving grace of getting me through postpartum depression and being able to function normally with my son."


"I have been on the shots for 3 years now.  I take them twice a week. While out of town on for a family medical reason I had to go without them for 2 weeks.  I found I can not live without it.  I really feel that I would not be able to move had I not started the shots when I did.  Now back on them and will never go without them again."


"Prescribed this antibiotic TODAY for sinus pain. Read the leaflet and had doubts as the list of possible side effects was enormous but have been plagued with post nasal drip and face pain for a week so went ahead and took tablet one at about 2 pm.  Couldn't finish evening meal although hungry as began to feel very nauseous. An hour later my stomach is gurgling and popping like mad and I feel like I'm going to throw up. I positively detest being physically sick. The very thought of vomiting is making me ill. I also feel jittery a bit like anxiety.  This is a nightmare and totally not worth it. Will not be taking gigantic tablet number two bah!"


"I've had high bp, in the 140-160/90-100 range for a number of years, stubbornly refusing to take medication, as I eat a healthy, low-salt diet, and exercise regularly. However, the high numbers persisted, and my current doctor told me I need to take something. She gave me this, at 10mg a day, and I reluctantly tried it. Well, to my amazement, my numbers were down to the 120/80 range almost immediately, with zero side effects!  And that I get it free at the local Public, only makes it better.
I also found that my chronic shortness of breath vanished, except occasionally, and I felt "normal" again! Like I had been living at far less than at optimal level, and now I was back...."


"Worked wonders for sleep but I'm constantly hungry. I exercise 3 times per week to help keep the weight off. If weight is an issue this might not be the medicine for you. "


"I was prescribed this by a PA who also works for the FDA. I was a bit hesitant to try at first after reading the patient pamphlet from the pharmacy. I gave in once the PA assured me that it was an established medicine that has been around for decades with few if any side effects. After approximately two months on this, I was amazed at how clear my skin had become. However, I also noticed that my teeth were beginning to develop brown spots on them as if I had just eaten chocolate.  I shared this concern with the PA during a follow-up visit and she claimed to have never heard of that side effect in adults. I was advised to discontinue the medicine. "


"Savela has made a major difference for my fibro pain. I take 2/ day as well as gabapentin."


"Great help"


"Today marks a week since i started on Saxenda. I am morbidly obese for my height. I weigh 96.4kg and am only 152cm tall. Having 5 kids and depression has got me to where i am today. I struggled figuring out the whole needle thing at first and 2 shots i have wasted into mid air "


"I have only recently been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder but I have suffered it's effects my whole life. More recently I had an episode where it was necessary to be admitted to hospital extreme agitation/hyperactivity and suicidal and self harm thoughts. I was started on 12.5mg three times a day in hospital but on discharge was advised that I could take up to 25mg three times a day as I felt necessary. So far I've only needed 12.5mg two times a day, occasionally with an extra dose at night or a stronger dose in the morning for bad days. I've found the groggy feelings wore off after a couple weeks and I'm so balanced now. Seroquel has changed my life."


"From username you can tell I was a roofer my entire adult life and at the end had a bad fall and burst l1. Had a fusion 5 levels and went back to work for 5 years and had to retire. Started taking nucynta after retiring works well for about 3 hours and pain starts increasing. Much better than other meds as far as side effects after taking it a few days. I don't get all loopy and can thing straight and function normal. Friends say to me they have never seen me act high. They don't even realize I'm taking it. I'm sure if you abuse them it's like the rest. Just take what you need have a life."


"I am on my 2nd Mirena. The first insertion was similar to a pap, very little pain.  I had no noticeable side effects, and everything went well.  After 5 years, I had my new Mirena placed.  The removal was much more painful than the insertion, but well worth it.  Definitely take some Motrin ahead of time! I really haven't noticed anything different this time around. I have noticed mild breakouts and more discharge, but other than that it's great. I have not had a period or spotting since February of 2008! I had it placed in October of 2007 initially. Definitely recommend!"


"I never had pimple before but once I turned 23, I was  having pimples once in a while and later it was covered in my chicks.  Nothing was working out for me so I decided to see a dermatologist and he recommended Aczone.  I have started using it last November 2012 and still using it.    My face is fully cleared now and it is smooth just like it was before and no spots.  Although I do get pimple once in a while but it just got away. Also I don't use make up much may be that's why it got cleared and nice. Overall, I Love it and I am glad that Doctor prescribed me this one. But I just don't know how long I should use it for because my tube is getting empty and I wont get any more refills."


"Used to be somewhat effective (hence it even getting a 3) but now is about as effective as placebo at best. The only things keeping me stable right now are Seroquel XR, Wellbutrin XL, and a lot of caffeine. I'm still trying to even get an appointment scheduled with my psychiatrist so I can get off of this useless drug and on to something that might actually work, and it's probably not going to be an SSRI, since I've taken several of them before and none of them have worked except Paxil, but that gave me too many side effects."


Neutropenia Associated with Chemotherapy

"I have had five injections of Neulasta in conjunction with chemo therapy.  The only side effect I notice is one that is not listed.  About 12 hours after the injection I develop a headache, low grade fever, and very tender glands. This lasts 48 hours and eases away.  It does improve my counts."


"Struggling with weight for years, I have tried numerous diets. High protein low carb being one of the best. But with a busy stressful life I needed a but of help I stared on phentermine 30Mg in the morning and phendimetrazine 35Mg in the evening. They worked like magic LOST 6 lb in 1 week, 10lb in 1 month by the 3rd month I had lost 20 lb. Started at 170lbs ended at 150lbs, maintained for 2 months just by taking morning pill. I will start taking evening pills to lose 20lbs more. The secret is stop eating and start only tasting good."


"I was taking this medication on and off for over a year. Although it did help me go back to sleep,  I found myself going to the doctor more and more for constipation, stomach pain, muscle pains, anxiety and the worst one tingling all over my body. I went through all sorts of miserable medical tests, and everything came back normal.  It finally occurred to me that maybe this medication was causing all of my misery, so I looked up the side-effects and sure enough they are all listed. I am in the process of weaning myself off of this medication and feel like absolute crap. I wish I had never started this medication! My recommendation is: get a sleep study, try "natural"(less addicting) sleep aides, or trazadone and therapy for stress."


"I have been on Depakote for about 11 years now. It works pretty well for the most part, but every once in a while my body gets out of whack and I have seizures anyhow. My doctors have tried other medicines as well but Depakote seems to be what works best."


"I took this at 7 am to try and fix itchy eyes.  So far, 4 hours later, there is still slight itchiness and wateriness. Worse is the side-effects.  I feel slightly jittery, yet mentally it feels like I've taken a tranquillizer. I don't feel I'm safe to drive. Basically if you are a first time user of the 24 hour version, don't try it on a day you have to use a car."


"This drug give me hallucinations And made my body tingle."


"Have been taking Provigil for several years, after a head injury, to help with fatigue and focus.  Lost my job, and no health insurance, so decided to try a 14-day free sample of Nuvigil while waiting for prescription assistance.  Was taking 100mg Provigil 1-2 times a day and it helped a lot when I needed it (I went through phases of taking and then not taking it as needed).

On Nuvigil, I was severely manic yesterday (2nd day at 150mg) to the point where my friends were concerned about me. Felt jittery, and my friends said it looked like I was high.  Felt a little like the couple of days when my doctor tried me on Adderal.

I think I will wait until I get the Provigil approved.  "


"I took this medication for nearly two months before seeking a second opinion about my hormonal migraines.  I was only having 1-2 migraines a month; however they would last 4-5 days at a time.  When the pain medications didn't help, my doctor started me on Topamax.  I do a great deal of technical writing and crisis management in my job, and my migraines really got in the way.  I was able to deal with the weight loss and taste changes, but the difficulty in concentrating became a serious issue. When I started losing hair, that was the last straw.  If my migraines became worse I may return to Topamax though."


"I take this occasionally for nausea due to c-diff. It helps a lot just to take a pinch of the 4mg dissolvable pill."


"The first weeks were a bit difficult. I had diarrhea but I assure you this won't last. Take it with food, not just milk. I did have some nightmares from which I could not easily awaken, when I stepped up to Viibryd 20 and was not careful about taking the medicine at exactly the same time, resolved by taking it in the the morning instead of the evening. Viibryd has only a 24 half-life. I did have some temporary morning headaches when it was past time for me to take the medicine. Dr advised take Viibryd 20 at dinner time, which left enough in my system to avoid morning headaches. I'm back to just 40, feeling great! Hang in through the side effects-it's life changing! Join our Viibryd support group on this site too! See you there!"


"Provides for a very calming effect without feeling drowsy.  It takes the edge off just enough so that I can focus better on the day-to-day."


"My 10 year old daughter with spina bifida uses it. the main thing that we have noticed is the dry mouth. Her lips are cracked but we apply Carmex and increase fluid intake, because the benefits out way the risks.  A satisfied customer. "


"Update: One month with Skyla! So far I have only bled one week out of the month, woohoo! Also my acne is a lot better, and my weight hasn't changed much tho, although I wish I didn't have an appetite so I could lose more weight! Went to the doctor today and he said everything was still in place and it was looking good! Now only yearly check ups from now on! Hoping for the best!"


"Worked well for migraines but had to stop due to double vision, dizziness and 16 pound weight gain in three weeks."


"Hives is directly linked to autoimmune disorders such as Hashimoto's-  a thyroid disease. Chronic hives can't be treated with Zyrtec if this is the case. I give Zyrtec 8 stars BC it is a great otc fix for allergies. However if you are suffering from chronic hives and find nothing helping, perhaps you need to research ... I am experiencing this first hand. I have found oatmeal baths and coconut oil with essential oils to sooth my chronic hives- specifically lavender, lemon, Meleluca,  and peppermint. My next step is getting a full blood panel done to confirm Hashimoto's. ...Zyrtec can't fix that but is good for common allergies."


"Okay I’m on this medicine right now and I am a older teenager and I don’t recommend it! I mean yes I can have sex but still I’ve been gaining so much weight that I have to starve myself!! I’m always so moody and I never want to do anything. I get very depressed especially at night and I cry so hard until my throat is raw! I don’t mind being able to have sex without worries but it’s not worth all this that I’m going through! I honestly miss my period I feel so unhealthy without it."


"I've been taking tarina for 3 weeks. I was not put off by the breast tenderness and the larger cup size and the seemingly constant spotting because my doctor told me that is normal for about 2 months when just beginning a pill. However, I cannot handle the bleak and depressive feelings and moods I have developed. I wasn't perfectly happy before the pill but I've never in my life experienced such depression for so long and I do not have a family history of depression or mood disorders. I do not like to even think of sex anymore, I cry at sad songs, and my school work quality has tanked. I'm glad to know I'm not alone and hopeful I'll feel better soon."


"Scop patch worked for both me and my wife on a smaller icebreaker crossing the Drake Passage to Antarctica. 30 ft. waves for two days and no seasickness at all. Minimal side effect of dry mouth. My wife has used dramo in the past, but it would have been worthless after 1/2 hour on this cruise."


"When I take in am, I'm so tired for 3 hours to the point of dozing off and on.

At night I'm like a fish in bed, flopping all over! Restless, up down can't sleep. Why?"


"I know this medicine is expensive but truly helped me. With other medicines with cymbalta I am able to live a much better life. So cymbalta saved my life."


"Was switched to this and had no problems at first. Then after a few months, started having break through bleeding between periods. Went back to the doctor and he determined that there were not enough hormones in this birth control pill for me. This pill has a very low dose of hormones. I suppose if I could not find something better, then I would go back to this."


"This is the second time I have gone on Phentermine 37.5 mg.  I took it back in 2013 on and off for 3-4 months and lost about 22 pounds.  I am 5'2" and weighed about 156 when I started, 134 when complete.  My big mistake after going off it was to start eating like I did before starting.  Being menopausal, it's so easy to eat whatever looks good.  My best advice to everyone is to remember that once you go off of it, you HAVE to alter your old eating habits or you will have wasted your time.  Now I'm back on it again this year, almost done now.  This time I went from 153 in April to 128 now, and I'm going to work hard to stay there.  My worst side effects both times were dry mouth and constipation."


"I had food stuck in my esophagus and it was very painful.  The gastroenterologist did the procedure to stretch the opening and that has to be done again every 2 - 8 years.  Then she placed me on one 40 mg of omeprazole capsule every morning. It works like a charm. Then I will suddenly lose the ability to swallow smoothly again.  I will go have the procedure again.  Then the omeprazole will work again very well until I do something stupid with my diet. I mess myself up with my diet or try to eat too fast.  As long as I am careful about the method of which I chew my food and swallow it safely and not in such a dumb rush, I do okay.  And the omeprazole works plus doesn't cause any side effects.  Mornings B4 U eat is best but don't miss a dose."


"Copd for six years"


"I've had about 4-5 yeast infections in my adult life and the most recent (right now) is awful! I usually go homeopathic but thought I'd give Monistat 3 a try. After about 15-20 minutes on the first night I used this product my vagina felt like it was on FIRE and I could not stop itching myself through my clothes to try and feel relief. I sat with an ice pack between my legs crying. Tonight is the second night I've used this product and I know for sure the MONISTAT 3 IS THE REAL PROBLEM FOR ME. Continued itching and burning. I'm sitting with an ice pack on my vagina to ease some of the agony, but I'm not going to use this product tomorrow night. LISTEN TO YOUR BODY LADIES! From now on I'm going back to homeopathic remedies"


"I was on this birth control for about 4 months. While I did not get pregnant, I got a side effect that I've never gotten with any other type of birth control. I got a condition called melasma or cholasma. It is just a hyperpigmentation of your skin. Mine is located on my forehead and upper lip. It is so horrible, I look like I have a mustache. I've been a few different birth controls for about 9 years and switched for various reasons but I have never experienced anything like this. My GYN told me this was not a listed side effect of this medication so she was surprised. But it happened to me so I just want to prevent it from happening to others. It's extremely embarrassing and takes months to go away."


"Dymista is the only spray that keeps my sinuses unblocked. Without it I get sleep apnea and my hearing is affected. I also use a daily Nasal rinse. I've tried other sprays, but Dymista is the only one that really works for me. It's $50 Australian, but lasts for a few months."


"excellent my stomach was a mess pains tightness bloated
did a colonoscopy which cleared a few problems but still had problems
and potty 6 times a day in pain  and took for ever. Doctor tried other meds, expensive and not cured. He tried this and I almost gave up - it takes a while.  The doctor said nothing to lose, stick with it
to really get going.  It is three months now and its really helped my stomach. I move my bowels twice a day, with ease
and no cramps, or pain at all.  "


"I asked my doctor for a medicine to stop this horrible roller coaster.  In the last 2 and a half months I have been on an emotional roller coaster.  Hospitalized in Jan. for a nervous break down to put it mildly too much to write and too depressing to reiterate . I had jumped to different depression medications and it resulted in severe vertigo.  Nonstop, it was debilitating and not many knew what I was experiencing. I am shocked how this medication has dwindled that roller coaster drop with nausea. Still off, but much improvement as I thought I would go mad with the non stop sensation. I look forward to the day with feeling somewhat "normal" as this has been the most awful journey.  Doubters, give this medicine a try."


"Helped knock down MRSA infection, couldn't take full course of antibiotic, due to chest pains and inability to swallow for 3 days.  Horrible pain, then the diarrhea started.  "


"I had bi-lateral ankle surgery in March and was put on Demerol, which at the time helped. Was given Vicodin for break through pain. Found out I was allergic to the anchor that was put in so had a second surgery in July. This time again given Demerol and Vicodin but did NOT help. Ended up in hospital with shots of Dilaudid. Doctor then gave me Percocets for breakthrough pain and it worked wonders! I could sit in my recliner and not just cry in pain. Now I'm back in a cast having more ankle issues (same ankle) and the doctor put me on icodins at first but at last visit since pain was still high and blood pressure was up (I usually run very low) he prescribed me Percocet 5/325. They are life savers! The pain went from 10 to 4 tops!"


"I have been on this pill for about 9 months. I am 29 and newly married. I thought I'd check and see if any others had sleeplessness and restlessness. Not sure if it is this pill or the big life change. Also I don't think I am depressed just super emotional. I can cry at the drop of a hat.. Seriously. My hubby doesn't notice that change but I do. Not sure how linked the sleeplessness and emotional tears are."


"All the other reviews make this pill sound horrid. I have been on this pill for two years. Let me tell you, the first few months of taking this pill is hell. Complete hell. I had a period every other week, I broke out, I gained weight, I had mood swings. I talked to my doctor too switch but he insisted I stay on it. And I did. Months went by and the side effects went away. My period just kinda comes and go's when it wants. But other than that its fantastic. I take it everyday at the the same time. Stick with it and all will be fine :)"


"I'll call it "guf" for short. Guf works but you have to understand your body. For a cough it helps by enabling free-er breathing, loosens, disolves flem.

"Guf" used for treating fibromyalgia has done wonderfully for me, but you MUST ADHERE to a strict diet for AT LEAST ten days while dosing, I felt good results in a few days and it gave me the inccentive to keep doing it for 14 days, I felt so good, the diet is described in a small green book called "what your doctor didn't tell you about fibro."


"Got the bar in early August of 2014. Everything seemed to ok then my periods won't stop, I keep losing weight and I'm so cranky. I've tried to tell my Dr and they want to prescribe me more birth control on top of the bar to see if my periods stop. I'm so tired of this bar so I just want it out of my body. Do not recommend this, if the pill works for u, then stay with what u trust."


"I started Nexplanon May 2016 and I had my period very light for around 3 months then it settled and completely stopped. Since November I've had very irregular periods, as I started to bleed after sex, so I checked for STI's and all okay. I had no weight gain, but experienced very depressed mood and the constant on and off bleeding. I couldn't cope with Nexplanon, awful drug and it's a foreign object that I should of not put in my body. I had pregnancy symptoms on Nexplanon including nausea in the mornings. Awful would recommend it to anyone."


"This has changed my life. I had sweated profusely since 2nd grade. My whole life up until a year ago I was never able to wear the clothes I wanted and I was embarrassed multiple times from sweating so much. I was a joke. But last spring (age 23) I started drysol and my life has changed. My only regret is that I didn't get it sooner in life."


"Pill form did not work for me but the stat-dose stops the pain within twenty mins most times. Side effects are tightness in chest, weakness in arms but this goes away within an hour or so. Better than that little devil with the big hammer beating the inside of my head. I take it as soon as I feel that I am getting a migraine and not just a common headache. I try not to overuse it as I have a fear it will stop working and it is the only thing that works short of an E.R. visit for Demerol."


"I had to take this after I got C-Diff from all of the antibiotics the doctors had me on.  It worked great.  I  am a nurse and have known several people that have been put on this after getting C-Diff and they have been very pleased with the results also.  My wife has started to take it because she has many stomach problems and it is helping her."


"I have been on Tri Sprintec for 7 years and have overall had no problems with it.  I started taking it to clear up my severe acne. I had been to dermatologist after dermatologist and had been on every cream and pill to treat my acne and nothing worked until I got on Tri Sprintec.  I did not gain any weight, my skin cleared up, my periods were regulated, I did not experience any spotting or anything like that. I am changing birth control pills after this pack due to longer periods.  My period had always been about 6-7 days but the past few months it has been 10-12 days. I'm not sure if the lengthened period is due to the Tri Sprintec but I never had any problems with it until recently. I would recommend Tri Sprintec to anyone."


"Just started using this one particularly, but every brand of MDI has similar issues people are complaining of here. I saw lots of reviews about it clogging and being useless. Just thought I'd recommend what I've learned to others to fix this problem. If you put warm/hot water in a cup and let it soak for a few seconds.. (I'll even shake it around in the water to help clean it) then dry it on a window sill or somewhere warm. You'll find that it will unclog the dispenser and is good as new  (as long as it is dry before you use it again). Happy breathing. Xoxo."


"I started taking Abilify about 4 weeks ago. I am bi-polar. Of course the highs are great and the lows, well you know. My doctor thought that this would cause me to level out the highs and lows. Not such a bad idea but I think (no way of knowing for sure) this medication has caused me to go down gradually. Seems like it eliminated the high altogether and caused me to drift into a moderate low. Unlike before taking this med, I am able to still function somewhat better than full blown depression. Right now I feel pretty poorly with anxiety and depression. I have  thought about stopping this medication and after reading some of these experiences, I've decided to stop this medication (5 mg) today and see what happens. I still take Lamotrigine."


"I just want to say I did NOT exercise on Phentermine. And after trying NUMEROUS, and I mean NUMEROUS weight loss medications, Phentermine did help me lose 60 lbs! I started off at 200 lbs back in August of 2014, when I asked my doctor for it. Right away, it took my appetite away and I stopped drinking soda (which that was my #1 bad habit) that's when I finally started drinking water (which I NEVER did) and since then, I've started gradually started eating smaller portions. And, month-by-month I hit plateaus, but went past those. I averaged 4-5 lbs a week. I lost a total of 60 lbs total. I am now 130 lbs! It is now 7/4/15 and have been off off Phentermine for 4 months and have kept the weight off and have not gained a pound! It has helped me"


"Before injections, had continuous pain in right knee; even during the night with little relief from aleve or motrin.  Had some relief with physical therapy.  After third injection, night pain was totally gone injections were two years ago.  Now, only take Aspirin (arthritis back & body) when I am doing strenuous exercise or gardening.  Can walk 6-8 miles a day with only slight discomfort. I have not needed more injections."


"This medication makes me light headed and sleepy. Not worth less the pain"


"I'm a 70 year old woman who was prescribed Amitiza by my primary care physician for IBS with constipation. I was given the standard dose of 8mcg, to be taken twice daily.  Initially, the medication worked without incident, but about a month after I started taking the medication, I started having too frequent bowel movements and anxiety.  I also started losing weight which made me happy because I was about 20 pounds overweight, that is, until I saw my endocrinologist for my regular checkup. The blood work I had showed that I developed a hyperactive thyroid, which was why I was losing weight. This also me wonder if the Amitiza CAUSED the hyperthyroidism.  I don't think I'll ever find that out, but I had to stop taking Amitiza."


"I have been treated for depression for 15 years. Went through all the SSRIs and SNRIs. Finally got a new doctor and went back to the old-fashioned MAOI antidepressent parnate. This is a miracle drug that has given me energy that I have not had for 10 years. But I cannot sleep for more than 4 hours a night, compared to 14 hours on the old medicines. Ambien is successfully treating this side effect of parnate."


"I have suffered from migraines for almost 40 years and ocular migraines for the past 21 years. I have been taking Fiorinol with codeine for the past 20 years and it is the only medication that helps. It has allowed me to live a very productive life."


"I have taken Paxil for years, my insurance company stopped paying for it, and the pharmacy put me on the generic, the worst thing that could have happened in three days I was an hysterical wreck (I was taking the generic). I started thinking of suicide.  Someone else pointed out above something very important, if you miss a couple of days the side effects (withdrawal) is awful, I was never so sick in my life. If you can take the generic, great otherwise it is very very expensive, and NEVER forget to take it."


"Relieves my tinnitus better than valium (virtually no effect)."


"Having been diagnosed with fibrositis in 1987, inflammation of white fibrous connective tissue and treated for years with Elavil, Effexor and Neurontin. I tried Lyrica but it gave me migraines and blurred vision. This seems to aid in overall tenderness, but pain surges still peak at 6-7. I have experienced severe nausea, mood swings (was told to stop Elavil, Wellbutrin) and blood pressure increase. I also have had trouble sleeping. But it has helped with fatigue, unless I have done something physical, then pain surges increase, along with depression. Overall I think it is a promising medication."


"I've had DEPO PROVERA for about two years, for the first couple of months I was bleeding like crazy, then it lightened up to only spotting occasionally and bleeding the week my next shot was due. I gained 5 pounds throughout the two years which was not bad but recently I've been bleeding for almost a week straight it kind of sucks because I have a boyfriend and I want to have sex, I just have to deal with maybe the next time I'll get the shot it won't be as bad. If the bleeding continues as it does now I might just go back on the pill."


"I've been taking Oratane (off-brand Accutane) for nearly 6 months now. My dosage was 20mg during the first month, and then 40mg for the remainder of my cycle. I'm a 24 year old male (I was 23 when I began taking the drug) with mild (but irritating) facial acne and moderate acne on my upper back. I found that my acne cleared up towards my second month of treatment. The only side effects I've encountered are dryness - dry lips being the main one, but easily remedied with chap stick. My skin (particularly on my face) and eyes also occasionally get dry, these can be tackled with moisturizer and eye drops. Aside from that, everything has been smooth sailing.  I recommend accutane to anyone with severe acne, or stubborn acne that won't go away."


"I have chronic pain for several years and was on three 5mg oxycodone per day for several months. My doctor changed me to Embeda 20mg twice a day. In the beginning I felt nothing. After about 3 days I started to feel better. It works good for chronic pain but I still have a lot of break through pain and it does not help with that. Now my pain management closed immediately and I have to get a new doctor. I really hope my new doctor is as caring as my previous doctor. One problem was this medication is expensive and it took some time to get a prior authorization and I was without medication for a week due to the back and forth between my doctor and my insurance"


"Been taking mobic over 3 years for my arthritis..It has less side effects than celebrex, relafen but is more like the vioxx i took for 10 years.."


"felt no relief at all . I took this with a muscle relaxant."


"I didn't realize how stressed I was until I'd been taking Prozac for 6 weeks and compared myself to what I was like the previous month. I'd been stressed for a really long time. Now, less stressed, I'm more focused and productive in work! I didn't think that was possible. I'm also creative again. I feel I have a chemical imbalance that needed redressed. I always thought having to take anti depressants was a sign of failure but now I realize it's just a chemical imbalance. Good luck!"


"I've used Phenergan, which is sold over the counter, as a sleeping aid for about one year now. Taken one hour before bedtime, it rarely fails to put me to sleep. The wondrous thing is that I have kept the same dose, and there are no withdrawal symptoms, if you stop using the drug for a week or two. Definitely the best substitute for any prescription sleep aid, that I've ever tried. Highly recommended as a sleep aid."


"Diagnosed in late 80's as having Attention Disorder - however my grades were always pretty good that my mother and doctor did not put me on medication. As I began my career years ago, I noticed I had trouble staying on tasks and my impulsiveness at work was causing me problems. Worked with Behavior Therapist and that helped for many years. However, I still struggled to stay on deadline at work and that stress led to issues in my personal life.

Started taking Vyvanse 30mgs 3 mos ago at the age of 36. For the first time in my adult-life I feel that I have my act together. Still follow what I learned in therapy over the years - which I hope will help me stay at a lower dose. I pay $250 a month before my deductible is reached then 80% after."


"It worked better than I had expected. The day following my first application, I was a normal human with normal armpits. A few days in a row of use, then roughly once a month. My sweating is under control. I've maybe used it twice since the first six months. 3 yrs later, I keep the bottle around just in case I notice excess perspiration beginning agian."


"I was previously on Remicade that put me into remission for a few years.  I wanted to have a child so I had to discontinue all medicines.  I was still in remission so all was fine until a year ago when my hip just gave out.  Needless to say, I am too young for hip surgery so my RA doctor recommended Rituximaub.  I had my first does 3 days ago.  I had a bad reaction after the rate was increased but after another dose of Benadryl and slowing down the medicines, all was fine.  I have had no pain in my hip and feel great besides the grogginess from the Benadryl.  My second dose is in 2 weeks and I hope that my pain will be gone (for at least 6 months).  To God be the Glory!"


"I have been on Jolessa for three years. I have loved this however, I have gained 40 lbs while on this birth control. I just stopped the birth control today and I am hoping I can lose some of the weight I gained."


"Bentyl has made a world of a difference to me.   I no longer have quick spasms where I have to run to the bathroom.  I can finally live my life without worrying if I will be able to make it to the bathroom or not. Of course, not all of my symptoms are completely gone but I don't think that is possible with IBS."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"This is without a doubt the worst med I have ever taken.  This isn't my first colonoscopy, but I'm hoping I won't have another for awhile.  With the first taste, I thought I wouldn't be able to finish the first dose.  (I vomited twice while trying to get it down.) It took me almost 10 minutes to finish it.

My second dose will be at midnight.  I am going to actually start it at 11:30pm because I plan to take my time.  I have also chilled it this time and will be adding Sprite instead of water.  (I checked with the digestive specialist, and they said it was alright to do so.) I will be using a straw and have a lemon wedge.  I'm really hoping this helps.

If I have to have another colonoscopy, I will ask to use something else.  Good luck!"


"First off I want to say that the insertion of the birth-control wasn't bad. There was severe cramping about an hour after it was inserted for the first time. The thing that I hate most about the birth control is I cramp all the time even when I'm not on my  The thing that I hate most about the birth control is I cramp all the time even when I'm not on my period ,  I have it a period All the time sometimes it's heavy sometimes a spotting.  The absolute worst thing about this birth-control with the Moodswings I can't control .   I have severe Moodswings sometimes I cry for days depression I now have low self-esteem and get angry very quick .  This birth-control completely changed who I am ."


"To counteract the headache I get with this drug, I take two panadol one hour before modafinil."


"So far have been on Lexapro for 4 weeks (not counting the first week of weaning off Remeron and onto Lexapro).  Generally, I think I feel better as a whole, but know I have to give it more time.  Unfortunately, this has NOT helped the anxiety I experience every single morning which makes me cry, and have actually had to take more Ativan than prescribed to stop the trembling inside.  Will be talking to my doctor soon because something's got to give.  I don't want to try anything else after 4 weeks and go through new side-effects, and most of the comments on here are very favorable if you stick it out.  Guess I'm going to try to stick it out for another couple weeks.  I wish people could comment on these comments instead of in the Questions and Answers forum."


"I have lost 45 lbs on this medication in 6 months. Starting weight 275 down to 228 this morning. This drug is helping me conquer a problem that I have struggled with my entire adult life. I am 61. I am walking 30-40 minutes 5 times a week and eating less with better choices. The only side effect that I think I have experienced is an increased sexual drive or maybe it's because I'm just excited about the weight loss."


"Works very well for me, my skin got better. I used to have breast tenderness 10 days before period and very bad stomach cramps first 3 days every month, now it's gone. I have been on Tri-Nessa for 1 year, it hasn't made me gain any extra weight, don't have any mood swings."


"Suffering from severe pain in shoulder, elbow, and base of right thumb. The pain was constant. My doctor tried several medicines and NSAIDs to no effect.  Yesterday he prescribed Mobic and by yesterday evening I was essentially pain free.  This morning I am totally pain free, with a new attitude on life."


"It gives you terrible pains but helps"


"Made me slightly tired, but did not help me fall asleep. Also makes me pretty nauseous to the point that it is uncomfortable to sleep on my stomach."


"I am 47 and I have suffered from depression as long as I can remember. I have been on so many medications for depression, I lost count. The best one for me has been Cipralex, but I would still experience major episodes several times a year. I was desperate this past January and ready to give up hope. Not give up as in harm myself but I just couldn't shake the blues for the entire month. I mentioned it to my doctor and she prescribed Lamotrigine (2x25mg) per day. I felt better immediately like the next day. Has anyone else experienced instant relief or is it just a fluke.

I wonder if I was bipolar all along but wasn't able to articulate it for a proper diagnosis. I am one month depression free."


"I had a severe case of erosive Lichen Planus on the inside of my cheek and gum surfaces, painful and increasing in area affected by the day.  This was the second steroid prescribed, the first was an oral rinse used 4-6 times per day.  When no result was seen my oral surgeon prescribed fluocinonide get used 3-4 times daily.  The lesions responded almost immediately to the treatment and after two weeks my mouth is healed and pain fee.  I am using the gel once per day as a maintenance and go back to the doctor next week."


"Second colonoscopy.  First one was 10 years ago.  This prep is less volume to drink than 10 years ago but I feel the taste is the same.  I could still taste it with my nose held.  I did get it down but had to take breaks and chew gum in between.  In the end, it is worth the sacrifice!"


"When my urologist recommended Cipro to combat my prostatitis (500mg 2x per day for 6 weeks!) I wanted to make sure long-term use was OK.  So I went online....and it looked really scary!  People totally slamming the drug.  But I went for it anyway.
Seems to have done the job I needed it to do and there are ZERO side effects.  I mean ZERO.  People talk about vomiting - I take the pill with or without food and not even a tiny bit of nausea.  No fatigue, no aching or numbness, no appearance of tendon issues....nothing.  Maybe it's just me and I know not everybody is the same but worked for me.
The only reason I gave a 9 and not a 10 is because I still have a couple of days to go before I am done with the 6 week course."


"It was great for the first year besides sometimes irregular periods it really helped my period being so heavy.The bad right around a year I gained around 15 pounds,I started looking almost as if I was pregnant by my stomach,I would have a period for a couple months then not one for two or  three months, my cramps became terrible and my bloodsugars were highly elevated even taking very high doses of insulin also I have high cholesterol now at age 22, not to mention the terrible mood swings and depression along with the almost like pregnancy cravings and Ovarian cysts which are very painful.I want it out now!!!"


Esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone

"I have been using estratest for over 25years. I do not have any complaints except the cost. If I don't take it I get migraines and mood changes something awful. My insurance company will not cover any part of the cost. But they will cover estrace or any other less costly type. Do you have any advise"


"This was the best medication that I have used for a vaginal infection. It works quickly to clear up the pain. I would definitely use it again."


"After trying other antibiotics, which didn't get rid of my bronchitis....finally my doctor gave Levaquin and it got rid of it well and truly."


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


"I've been on Belviq for about 12 days. The side effects the first week were a little rough, severe dry mouth, body aches, dizziness, fatigue. and I actually gained 3lbs! But, if you can get through that, the 2nd week has improved. The side effects have mostly disappeared with the exception of the dry mouth. I have lost the inital 3lb gain and am down 3 more! I'm never hungry and have to remind myself to eat. When I do eat, I'm fuller faster! My insurance didn't cover, so I downloaded the 15 day free sample and the savings card from the website and so my cost will be $75 a month. I'm planning on staying on this pill & will keep you updated on the progress. I'm pretty excited now that I'm seeing the weight loss!"


"Diagnosed with narcolepsy and had frequent daily cataplexy. Nothing else worked, prior to getting diagnosed, hours and hours of sleep mixed with coffee, energy drinks and abuse of workout stimulants. After adjusting to the jitters and slight nausea, I've never felt better. Every now and then I will need a small nap, but I am sleeping deeper and sleep walking much less. I went from several cataplexy a day to only three in the last month. Those three only happened because I hadn't gotten enough sleep that night. This drug works the best for me when I get more than 6 hours of sleep, ideally 7 or 8 hours though. I am very happy overall, but it is ridiculously expensive if you aren't on an insurance plan, like me (just switched jobs)."


"The Tylenol PM worked .... TOO GOOD!  After 20 minutes I would have a great night's sleep.  I have been taking it for years .... then my son told me the new reports about this causing dementia.  I stopped immediately.  The side effects after I stopped have been pretty severe.  I never dreamt that there would be withdrawals from this until I googled it but I have most of the symptoms (except for the shakes and nightmares).... dizzy, light headedness, nausea, unable to sleep.  After all I thought, since I talked to my doctor over and over about them (and he said no problem) and they were over the counter, I was good.  WRONG!  Bad stuff.  Tell everyone you know to stop them."


"Hydrocodone with acetaminophen seems to be the only thing that works without side effects."


"I took 1200 mg of gabapentin for a year for anxiety after stopping  citalopram and diazepam. It had no effect at all. I felt the same before I started it, when I was on it, and after I had stopped it. It didn't even have side effects. It did nothing. I have been on numerous SSRI'S, Seroquel, lithium, Lamictal and benzos for bipolar 2 with episodes of depressive/anxiety. Thankfully, the government disability insurance paid for gabapentin and not me."


"My medication was changed to 75mg of Venlafaxine, combined with Lyrica and Arthrotec. I have been almost completely pain free for 1st time in 3 years. Was thinking of asking doc to reduce/remove Venlafaxine and Arthrotec, as I thought I was taking too many things and the Lyrica alone was enough. Then I ran out of Venlafaxine for 36 hours and wondered why I was in pain and couldn't sleep. Hence this long entry at 04.33am - Venlafaxine. "


"I've had severe panic attacks for most of my life. At first I began with 0.25mg of regular Xanax (IR) as needed, but found that I would feel it wear off. I now take 0.5mg of Xanax XR every morning, and it has been a complete life changer. I also struggle with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Xanax XR has also helped lessen the symptoms of both of those as well, which I was not expecting. Xanax XR completely helps the racing thoughts, helps me stay in the moment, and overall helps me feel calm and at ease."


"I consider this pill magic! I smoked for 23 years and wanted to quit. I heard about Chantix and many people said it makes you go crazy with wild dreams, nausea, etc. I tried it anyway and have been smoke free since March 21. I highly recommend this pill and I actually like the dreams I'm having. I think this is the best medicine invented next to antibiotics."


"I have been on Paxil for 2 weeks. If you have anxiety please try this drug. The first week was hell. I had headaches and mood swings. Then my whole life slowed down so I could catch up. Good Luck!"


"I take 20mg a day. Has helped with depression, anger and anxiety. Also has helped with stressing over things I shouldn't stress over. I don't mind (as much) going out and being around a lot of people if I have to now. Only negative side effect I've experienced is when having sex its sometimes impossible to orgasm"


"I've been on this for 3 weeks now. It has definitely helped my mania. But I'm still very depressed. I've been having very vivid nightmares. Which is strange because I take medicine for those. I also take Ambien and citolopram. I feel like that's a lot of chemicals in my body. I am a drinker but that hasn't seemed to affect anything. My side effects are pretty much exactly what I've been told and read up on. With the exception of the bad dreams. Blood work must be fine. Doc hasn't called. So far so good."


"The 10 mg generic Norco works for me for about an hour and a half. Since I had my gastric bypass surgery  , pain medication seems to not help my pain as well as they use to and most definitely, not near as long. I have only taken Norco, Percocet and oxycodone, which I found the oxycodone not only relieves my pain better, it seems to help the pain a bit longer than the others I have tried"


"I always had bumpy, oily, acne-prone skin. I tried everything. I would go to sephora, blue mercury, cvs, you name it, and buy every acne-clearing product they had. Finally, I decided to go to my dermatologist. I tried a clindamycin medication and a Retin A about two months before going on accutane. I had huge cystic acne that was so painful and puffy and red. The clindamycin and Retin A did help, but I still had some pimples, clogged pores and break outs. I was so exhausted with acne that I decided to bite the bullet and go on accutane. I cannot rave enough about the treatment. If you are someone whose acne destroys yourself confidence I recommend accutane. My acne was cleared in 5 days!!!"


"After taking losartin I developed a loud ringing in my ears and severe depression. It is now 6 weeks since I stopped taking it and my hearing loss is getting worse. Could not hear the dial tone in the phone this morning. This drug is poison."


"I only started sweating after being on narcotic drugs and several other prescriptions in 2005. The sweating on my face, chest, neck and back is horrible!! I  joke with people that I don't need to shower as I'm showering with sweat everyday! I stopped doing everything, even cleaning & I was completely embarrassed just going shopping. I now sit in my bedroom doing as little as possible. I've had the oxybutynin only a month and I don't take it everyday but when I do, there seems to be an already marked improvement!! I've been getting regular Botox shots in my hairline and along the back of my neck but to no avail. If the few "OxyBs" I've taken are a sign of what's to come, then THANK GOD.. I truly believe I WILL get my life back!"


"Took my first Ambien last night at 10. Started with half like my doctor said. Took the other half at 1am since first half obviously didn't work. Here I sit at 5:30am and my eyes still haven't closed. Only difference with me is that when I didn't take I sleep a couple of hours and feel fine. Taking Ambien I don't sleep at all but feel tired!"


"I have read all of the reviews! Being a frequent user of this product, I would like you guys to know that it is supposed to feel this way when you first take it! I've felt the same way...but it did not last long at all...the day after you take the first dose the itching will cease. I guess you can say the medication does not agree with the fungus that had accumulated in your vagina and it is fighting the fungus, that's why it is called antifungul creme. IT WORKS VERY WELL!"


"I've taken Dulcolax before and it worked great.  I have a drawer of constipation pills cuz I always need something.  Yesterday at 4pm I couldn't poop & this has been going on for almost a week.  So I reached in my drawer & pulled out the Dulcolax & took 2 pills. Nothing happened until I woke up at 2:45am with severe heartburn & back pain. I thought I might throw up; it didn't  occur to me  the medicine could have caused this until my tummy started rumbling. I went to the bathroom a few times but only gas.  Finally I was able to go & had runny diarrhea for half hour straight. Every time I try to lay down to fall back asleep my stomach hurts again. It's now 4:30am & I'm still awake :("


"I have been using Epiduo for a month now and have had acne for a few years. It is great at getting rid of the acne but the side effects are bad on me. It made my eye swell up and go red and cause major irritation. When I go back to my dermatologist I will ask to be put on something else."


"I am an emotional wreck. I cry about everything! My sex drive is down. My acne is worse. My cysts are inflamed, but I have STOPPED bleeding. The many different bc pills didn't help with that. I have bled 3 ish weeks out of the month for the past few years and nuvaring is our (mine and my gyno's) last effort before taking out my uterus (I'm 26). I'm really hoping that some of these side effect calm down the more my body gets used to this medicine because right now it is trading one bad situation for another."


"Imitrex makes me more nauseous than I am with just the headache. My neck and shoulders get very stiff and it takes more than an hour to feel any relief. As others have said however, if I am able to take this medicine and lie down it does wonders. Life just isn't that practical though so I can't use it anymore."


"1st time and hopefully last time with diverticulitis. On Cipro and Flagyl. No pain after 48 hours. Followed clear liquid diet plus plain probiotic yogurt for 2 days to keep diarrhea at bay and NOT get thrush then switched to a low fiber diet. Doctor only gave nuts/raw veggie restriction but I decided to give colon a rest. Dark urine despite drinking 64 oz water each day. Also take probiotic in the morning. I've read other posts saying meds would be stopped or reduced...NOT a good idea in order to completely eliminate the bacteria. I've heard the infection can return, not as a new infection, but because the bacteria count was diminished, not wiped out. A pharmacist told me to take the Flagyl first, then take the Cipro 2hours later. That's helped!"


"Today I've chosen to completely stop this med. On paper it's working, no new scars on either spine or brain but I've completely lost my personality, interests, myself and my life! Before taking I could walk without falling over my ankles, I used to be able to get up in the morning, I used to get dressed and take care  in my appearance, I used to get by without any naps, I used to be able to clean my house, I used to see the funny side and now I've completely changed as a person. I cry all the time, I'm so angry, I lose my cool over stupid stuff, I look like crap because I have no energy, I've gone over a stone/half in weight, I fall and can't hardly walk anymore. I wish I never started  this drug."


"Another week. Lost 4.6 lbs.  I am getting an accurate weigh in at weight watchers. I am wearing their active link and earning 38 to 40 activity points per week. I am still feeling great. Cannot drink diet soft drinks or handle very much salt. I have totally lost my craving for sweets."