"Been on Nilotinib for 2 yrs now, started at diagnosis - cytogenetic remission in 90 days - never sick with this medicine but it did cause skin rash, chest pain and PVC's in my heart rhythm, also zapped my energy. I started taking a full vitamin regimen and extra potassium and magnesium pills and my energy came back quick and strong also, PVC's went away. I do have some severe heartburn some nights but a Zantac each night takes care of that. Very thankful for Nilotinib!"


"I have been on 3 different birth control pills in 3 years and I have to say Aviane is the best. The other two were Ortho and Loestrin and they were both horrible for me. I was moody, crying all the time, angry, always hungry, bad cramping and depressed. I asked to be put back on Aviane. It's been a week and I've noticed a dramatic difference. I'm so much more pleasant to be around, and I'm hardly ever hungry. The last time I was on Aviane I lost around 20 pounds in a year. Plus, no cramps!"


"After being in the Military many years, I have been through a lot. I have severe fatigue. I pushed myself in the past to the point of falling asleep while standing. Just pushing myself because it's not fun being fatigued, and on the couch, sleeping tired, etc. I also deal with a lot of pain, Blown disc: back, neck and past surgeries on top of it all, and more. And that alone will wear on ones mind to fight it off. This is only my second day taking Nuvigil, so far I have noticed more mental concentration, and sensory perception: eye-sight, hearing, smell, and taste. I am sure more is still to come. Right now I can not fully rate Nuvigil because of my short duration of taking this medicine.
As of now I am basically still fatigued physically."


"Started having headache and body aches on the night of January 10, I never had experienced such intense body ache before. Had low fever 101F on January 11 but I couldn't get a doctor's appointment till January 12, she did a nose swab and results confirmed influenza A. I started Aleve to alleviate body ache same time as when I started Tamiflu between light breakfast and lunch, noticed diarrhea later that day but thought it was flu related, so I started diarrhea medication. Body aches dissipated through that night and by next morning I could stop Aleve. Flu symptoms cleared since January 14, except for slight dry cough with no chest involvement, and slight allergy-like cold. Tamiflu worked f/me but has side effects of diarrhea and slight nausea."


"I'm allergic to most -caines and Sensorcaine MPF makes it possible for me to be able to get dental work done without fear of an allergic reaction or having to be on a steroid regiment prior to having dental work done. Since being tested, it has been a wonderful find since not only have I had to have dental work done but also have had to have stitches and other medical procedures which required local numbing."


"I got Implanon because I had a horrible time with the shot, I forget pills since I can't have my phone at work to remind me. I'm allergic to adhesive and I have short fingers. I liked it OK at first, had some minor vertigo and nausea when the hormones began kicking in. I'm almost at a year now, and so far I've gained about 20 pounds and have not changed my eating or exercise habits, and every few months I end up thinking I'm pregnant. For the last month or so I've had the worst cramps I've ever had, my breasts hurt constantly, and still having vertigo and nausea. Hoping my medical will let me have it removed. I'm not telling people not to get it as I know many people have a good reaction, according to my doctor my body is overreacting."


"I felt good the next day after one pill, my chest felt better, but the side effects scare me. I get quick light headed and dizzy the whole time on this drug I could not sleep, I felt very restless.  But the medicine cleared up my lungs.  "


"I was already 3 days into a breakout and decided to go to the pharmacy and look for something to help alleviate the pain. I chose Abreva because it was FDA approved, but truthfully wasn't expecting much. To make matters worse, I have a beard that covers the sore.

After only 1 day the sore was much, much better and virtually all of the related pain on my cheek and chin was gone. By the second day the sore was barely there.

I'm now a fan of this treatment and will definitely purchase it again at the very first sign of an outbreak. For me, Abreva is a "keeper.""


"HORRIBLE. Had it for a year and almost never stopped bleeding. Period every 5 days but now I have it for a whole month. I am getting removed today an getting mirena instead"


"I am 34 yrs old, 5'6,  mom of 6 kids. My youngest is 7 mo old. And this is the heaviest I've been. I started Contrave 3 weeks ago. My beginning weight was 242 and I've lost 18 lbs in 3 wks. This has been with strict calorie restriction and walking 30 mins to an hour daily if I can. Contrave keeps my appetite in check and I forget to eat sometimes. I've had no side effects. I'm also doing the scale down program too. So far Contrave has been great! I'll update again after my 2nd month.."


"Effexor XR is the only drug I have found that worked for my depression (I have tried about 10 different drugs), but I gained weight. I got off it about 3 years ago because of the weight but haven't found anything that worked as well. "


"After over a year of trying naturally (while missing periods) and a year of trying with my periods like clockwork (with the help of Metformin) my fiance and I got pregnant on my first round of Clomid. I have Polycystic ovarian syndrome and it was determined that I was having anovulatory cycles.

50mg for 5 days. Paired with Estradiol and Progesterone suppositories. The only side effects I noticed were hot flashes, but Estradiol is known to cause those so I am not sure that it was the Clomid. Any side effects would have been tolerable to conceive our child. This drug is seriously a miracle worker."


"fine initially but within 2 weeks, severe ankle pain, insomnia, hot flashes and severe sweating. Thinning hair just after it just all grew back beautifully. Difficult eye prescription, moody, tingling nerve pain in right thigh, tired and  now have a hiatal hernia. Lack of interest in sex, which has still not returned :(  I just wonder what the long term effects could be. This med was one I loved to hate. But my cancer is gone and it has been 6 years that I am cancer free"


"I had Skyla out in 2 months ago. The insertion was a bit painful, but it was over quickly. I had some moderate cramping for a couple of days and slight spotting. At my 1 week mark, I was having heavy cramping and some sharp pain. I checked and my doctor checked for my strings but they couldn't be found. I ended up going to the ER having an ultrasound and a CT scan to see if the Skyla was still in my uterus or has moved elsewhere into my abdomen. The nurse started an IV on me right away. She said it's in case they need to take me to the OR. They hadnt even done the scans yet, but the doctor told me they've had many women come in with IUDs that travel outside the uterus and into the abdominal cavity and it require surgery right away."


"So I have had a chlamydia infection for what feels like forever. After the 10 day doxycycline treatment didn't help I was prescribed more doxycycline and also a total of 1500mg of Azithromycin. The first 1000mg I took after reading all the reviews and thus made sure to eat and drink a lot before taking it. I took it approx. an hour before sleeping and had no trouble at all except for some mild stomach pain when I woke up. I wholeheartedly recommend taking this medicine after dinner before going to bed."


"Menopausal onset Depression, UGH. I would have cried my life away without Celexa. No side effects for me except a normal person again...."


"Have taken 2 capsules daily not at all effective ."


"I was first put on lisinopril but it made me cough.  Switched to Benicar and it has worked good. I take a half of 20mg in the mornings.  No side effects to report.  My blood pressure was just a little high and it lowered into normal range."


"I'm 17 years old and my mom works at an OB/GYN office and had me get Implanon.  The only negative part was it bruised for about a week and my stomach was a little upset the next day.  I have gained no weight or have had my mood effected or any other bad side effects.  My sex drive is just as high as it has been.  I love it because I have not gained weight, I have light spotting to no periods and it's stuck in my arm so I don't have to remember my birth control daily."


"I am 25, I started this pill on 4/15/2010 and my weight was 243lbs. The first four days I didn't exercise with it but I was watching what I was eating. 4/19/2010 I went to gym to enroll and when they took my weight I was so impressed because in just 4 days I lost 7lbs. My goal is to reach 160lbs. I have the dry mouth and I don't get enough sleep, besides that I like it. I hope this will help those who want to try this pill."


"I have had the iud for about 3 months now. The insertion was definitely unpleasant as my cervix was being stubborn, and I have had a child. The cramping during insertion was unpleasant I would say a 6 out of 10. I started bleeding and had a period that week. My normal periods before the IUD where extremely painful and minimal bleeding for 3 days then stop for 2 then bleed again for 2-3 days. With the IUD I bleed heavy for 3-5 days with minimal cramping. It is pretty awesome actually. The only issue I have had is a change in discharge, not bad but a thicker discharge than normal. My Dr. said that can be normal, I ran the gammot of tests just to be sure and its just my bodies reaction to the copper."


"It seemed that side effects were mild at first, but emotional liability has been worsening over the past couple months. Anger, apathy, excessive crying, irrational and unpredictable moods, lots of fatigue. Throw in heart palpitations and five extra pounds and I finally made the decision to switch; picked up a different oral contraceptive prescription today. I'm sure hoping for a dramatic change!"


"Pros:

Flow: Improved by at least 50%. As a result better sleeping and improved health that results from improved sleeping and urinating.

Cons:

Some level of nasal allergy or others that could be corrected or mitigated in my case with claritin for instance.

Terrible decrease in sexual drive, interest and performance.

It may work if you can interrupt for 1 or 2 days prior to any anticipated experience.

The questions is what is more important to urinate better or to have a better sex, or avoid tolerable allergic reactions?"


"My husband has used this a few years ago and worked well for him. We now need it for our son."


"Lexapro really helped me to feel more like myself. After a long time battling a "mystery" disease, I was debilitated, I couldn't function in my normal life, and was feeling just very strange. I decided that I would go to a psyche, and he prescribed me Lexapro. It really seemed to help. I eventually stopped taking it, and have been pretty much okay for the past 4 years or so, but now the symptoms are flaring up again, with some additional stuff so I am going through the medical rounds again to make sure there is nothing underlying. And if there's not then I'm going to suggest that I get back on Lexapro because it really did seem to help me! I didn't have any side effects with it that I can remember. It really worked well."


"I am 24 and recently sought out a birth control pill because I will be getting married in March. I was put on Loestrin24 back in December 09. Thankfully I did not read all of the scary internet blogs until afterwards or I probably wouldn't have tried it. I have not had mood swings (in fact, I feel I am a less moodier person now). It is easy to keep up with and seeing that I am a first time BC user fell in love with knowing when my menstrual cycle would occur. The only negative side effects that have occurred since taking the pill: I gained 10 pounds the first two weeks of taking this pill. I've had a hard time shedding those pounds, but at least it has not increased as of yet. Secondly, my boobs hurt like crazy. I can hardly touch them, they are so sore."


"I was on Geodon for 12 years. I would take  it at night with 500 calories. No weight gain. It worked really  well for me for about 9 years. I did have mouth movements and then got anxiety. The past 2 years I've been struggling with all the symptoms of schitzoaffective disorder. Now I'm trying something new. I wish it worked the way it used to."


"I'm 15 years old and before being on this I was a MESS. I was so anxious all the time I left school and it was just so bad I didn't hang out with friends for months but after being on it I can't even begin to explain how great I feel. I never feel nervous or anxious for ANYTHING I'm back at school , going to football games , hanging with friends everyday , and making new ones . This is the BEST. I have felt in so so long , probably ever! I'm so thankful for this medication ! It takes about 3 months for it to actually work but I HIGHLY suggest it!!!!!"


"I had the mirena in for a little over 5 years. I spotted every now and then the first couple months but my doctor prescribed me estrogen to take for about a week to stop the bleeding. After that I was ok. I've never had problems with depression untIl about two years ago. I was low in energy, didn't want to do much and I gained 25lbs in the last year. My hair also started coming out. At first I thought the depression, hair loss, and weight gain was just me but after reading other comments I see that it wasn't. I just got mine removed today and it's such a relief. I'm going to give my body a rest to normalize itself  before I opt for the pill which is what I had my doctor prescribe me."


"A lot of spotting for the first two months, and cramping-wise I felt like I was on my period for two months. It wasn't ideal but of course I stuck it out, and skyla definitely did what it was advertised to do! I had unprotected sex with a stable partner with no thoughts of pregnancy. My periods completely went away in 3 months. That's right-no periods for 1.5 years! Those are the postitive aspects of skyla, but no one really talks about the negative side effects. I was prepared for cramping and bleeding, but I also started getting terrible cystic acne, and my breasts would painfully swell (one at a time) two cup sizes. I ended up getting it removed after 1.5 years and I'm really happy I did. The positive aspects of skyla weren't worth it"


"When you take the correct dose it works great. Lifts me from my depression/worries all the time. I've been using it for years with moderate depression and when I take it I don't worry as much or feel down. Truly a life saver!"


"Works great to stop anxiety and panic attacks. I take the low dose 0.5 mg pill only when needed. However, after using it occasionally for 2 years, I feel I am a little emotionally dependent on it. If I'm out of these pills, I feel nervous. I would recommend using this pill only when in panic or anxiety and also learning other coping strategies, such as regular exercise, meditation, self-talk, yoga, crafts & artwork or something fun & productive, or a relaxing bubble bath!!!"


"One of the effective ones for insomnia...long acting. Actually, I was up 3 nights straight, had to take one 2mg or 2.5...caught up on major sleep. I can't say it's doing a 9pm to 7am. However, it's aiding me in getting sleep. I may need to take it properly. Only downfall, I don't like downers. Also, it doesn't cause hunger but it relaxes me enough to indulge in what I'd normally decline doing. Minor after effect of low energy."


"Been on this medicine for Fybromyalgia for 4 days and it has made a lot of difference already.  I am on the very low dose at the moment 37.5mg and am titrating up to 75mg after the first week. I feel sick in the morning before I eat (which I don't usually do until lunch time) but after a coffee this feeling subsides enough to manage.  I have tried about 6 other medicines over the past 12 months and the side effects of them all were intolerable.  However if I can take this medicine with the effect it has already had then I will be happy."


"I came into the ER a week-and-a-half ago with gallbladder-related symptoms, was given some Toradol, and this medication completely wiped out my pain.  I was also given the same medication after my gallbladder was removed and had good pain relief postoperatively.  Better than the narcotic meds, that's for sure!"


"I have only been on this for about a month. Since the first day I have started using it I have not seen one more pimple on my face. It is amazing! Wish I would have gone to my dermatologist sooner... I did not experience any redness nor did it get worse before it got better. It is helping clear my existing acne marks also. I didn't have very bad acne to begin with but at one point I would get multiple pimples all at once on my cheeks. It was enough to make me self conscience. My skin has however been quite oily but it's worth it in my opinion. I'm hoping as more time goes my skin will adjust. I suggest everyone give this a try."


"It has helped me in every way. Very light three to four day periods, clear skin and no weight gain. I love it."


"I really don't understand why Meridia was discontinued. It really worked very well for me in 2008. I did heart stress testing before using it to be safe. I went once a month to doctor to check on my progress & how I was feeling. It really took away my constant hunger. I lost 35 - 40 pounds over the course of about five months. I felt fantastic. Kept the weight off for 3 years and appetite remained decreased for that time. Didn't make me feel "speedy" at all. I had increased energy but no nervousness. The energy helped with workouts & positivity. I think they really should bring this pill back because it really does work when carefully prescribed and monitored. The FDA should reconsider and do some new studies. New alternatives don't compare"


"I have had Implanon for over a year and absolutely loved it for the first 8 months, then the acne started. I have never had an issue with my skin before and thought "oh maybe its just the stress of college or the water or something" my test was to see if the problem continued over summer when I was back to a stress-free, clean environment. After a month in to summer, my face still looks awful. I enjoy not having a period but it's not worth my beauty. If my face doesn't clear up soon, I will take it out."


"My doctor switched me to duloxetine from citalopram in October. I was doing fine on the citalopram, but my doc thought this would be better due to anxiety and some chronic pain due to a car accident. I hate this stuff. I do not have the horrible side effects that some people experience but I am getting headaches, trouble urinating, and mood swings. The hot flashes have subsided. I am on 60 mg. I want to go off of this. I've called my doctor, but no call back yet. I want to be happy again. I want to go out with my husband and friends. Right now, my bed and home are my best friends. I'm scared to go off of it. I've heard nightmare stories. Please pray."


"I have been on Tikosyn 250mcg; 2 times a day since July 2009.  I have had very little side effects and I'm feeling better..probably, never be as active as I was before all this. I have a defibrillator and pacemaker with 3 leads also. I feel bionic but I am better than I was a year ago. Just wish I could have more energy and not get tired so fast. "


"I have been taking Atrilpa for just on a week now. The first day was the worst and did not move much off the couch. Since then I have been symptom free except for the odd light headed feeling or sick feeling in the stomach which a cup of Black tea resolves. I normally take my dose about 2130 before bed and sleep. I am yet to experiment with a night out on this medicine."


"This medicine is absolute magic! I only get a cold sore once a year like clock work. Always in Novemeber when the weather gets cold, and life gets hectic. I get it within the same week every year, I take this medicine as soon as I see it coming on and I get that tingle! Seriously within 1-2 days the cold sore is completely gone, looks a little red that's it can't even tell. Absolutely amazing would recommend to anyone!"


"After two weeks my face looks flawless. Hope it lasts.

Twice a day 50mg.

Supposed to take it for one month."


"Totally waste , just avoid ...it causes serious vision changes. Do not take any of them."


"After 1 month Hep C free and liver enzymes normal."


"I've had wonderful results on this medication. A few minor side effects that pale in comparison to my improved mood, renewed energy, mellowness and more. I was weaned off Paxil for rapid weight gain, and on  Viibyrd I am losing weight and feeling much more confident and positive. I do have vivid dreams, but honestly, I think that's fun."


"I am an almost 16 year old girl and I have had acne for about four years. I have a fair amount of acne scars and also regular acne bumps and went to the dermatologist and she prescribed me the pill and a benzyol peroxide /clindamyacin face wash that I use twice a day, when I wake up and right before bed. She also gave me a cream for the morning and Ziana for night and I started all of this 7 days ago and the redness in my skin has gone down and the size of my pimples has gone down. Fingers crossed it keeps going down and my acne scars clear up eventually and the only side effects I have experienced are pain in the stomach and nausea but I haven't experienced either since the day before yesterday."


"Having taken mirtazapine for a couple of months, they have helped my sleep pattern calm down, and I feel a bit better. Sleep and tiredness were my two worst enemies, but these tablets have helped it very much."


"This worked well controlling my blood pressure but when dose was increased to 4mg I had a severe reaction - breathing problems, swelling of throat & tongue. Very scary!! Disappointed as they were working well up till then."


"On the 2 0r 2.5 mg as an add on to Trintellix.  Definite noticeable improvement on mood and energy.  No weight gain.  The effects seem to be intermittent, so I'm hopeful my dosage will be increased on the next visit to my P-doc.  It shows potential of being a life changer for the positive.  I think an up to 5 mg may do the trick :)  Great there is a $4 generic for my insurance."


"I switched to this pill from Jolessa (Seasonale generic) because I was sick of the non-stop bleeding. Sprintec did stop the bleeding within two days or so, and I haven't had any problems with it for about two weeks. However, near the end of the second week, I had some spotting. I kept taking the pill at the same time everyday, but all this did was make the bleeding worse. I've already ruined three pairs of underwear and one of my pajamas because this pill gave me the heaviest breakthrough bleed I have ever had. Every morning, I would wake up with excessive bleeding. It was that terrible, and made me anxious every time I left the house that I would bleed through my clothes. I wish I had never taken this pill."


"I had been suffering from severe constipation that couldn't be cured even with laxatives for 2 weeks until my doctor recommended Miralax. I took it with no real progress for 3 days, but on the 4th day I finally started having normal bowel movements! I did not experience any side effects whatsoever as you do with laxatives. (No diarrhea, gas, bloating, sudden urgency, etc.). I finally had complete relief! Also, I mixed Miralax with cranberry juice. It had virtually no taste and dissolves completely. I highly recommend this to anyone suffering from constipation."


"I have been on Velivet for 2 months now. The first month I felt nauseous, tender breast, I gained 10 lbs and I turned very moody (especially with my boyfriend). My period was very light and best of all no cramps. The second month is better I am still a bit moody."


"This is the drug that was a total game changer for me. I was on effexor and abilify because of severe depression and suicidal ideation (at only 19 :(). While the abilify and effexor helped with the depression, I was extremely anxious, jumpy, panicky, and unable to sleep at all. Klonopin changed all that. I am now able to do anything with no anxiety, no intrusive thoughts, and am visibly much less tense and more relaxed than I have ever been. I can go to work, take public transport, and interact with customers with absolutely NO anxiety anymore. If you sound like me, I highly suggest at least giving this medication a try. It saved my life."


"Simple, I started taking Ambien in 2001 when it was prescribed for me by my orthopedic MD for a swollen knee so I could sleep, then I found out it was not habit forming, other than psychological.  I am a professor and I have trouble shutting down my mind at night.  I have used it daily since that time, never have needed more than 5-10mg, never sleep walk, do my best work in the morning at my office before classes, have gone a few days when I have run out and am not somewhere I can refill.  Doesn't worry me, I just accept I am not going to sleep well and I don't, but I sleep some.  I don't get anxious about it.  I am now 71, still teaching full time, no sign of weak bones.  Why on earth would I want to stop taking Ambien?"


"The pain from Fibromyalgia comes as MUSCLE cramping, tingling, twitching, spasms, etc. It is not a "nerve" illness per se, yet doctors think people are stupid and prescribe this anyway. It does nothing for the pain or fatigue from Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue/M.E. Until people realize that legitimate users of meds such as Hydrocodone, morphine ER, etc are rarely abused by people in genuine chronic pain, doctors will continue to jeopardize patients lives by giving them meds like this as a placebo with nasty side effects. One doctor also put me on Paxil which gave me Serotonin Syndrome and I was in Intensive care for a week! This was when SSRI's first came out and I went into med journals.  Avoid this for chronic MUSCLE  pain."


"So I just got my paraguard inserted today. Im 18 only had sex three times and have never had any children. About an hour before my appointment I took 3 alieve (as instructed by my doctor) and it helped so much, i highly recommend this before any IUD insertion. The insertion of the IUD did not hurt that badly, just felt like a ton of pressure. When my OB had to measure my uterus that is the only part that hurt due to the cramping it caused. Within 10 minutes after having it inserted i was able to stand up and drive home. I did not feel any different than before it was inserted. I read so many horror stories before going in and was about to change my mind about the paraguard. It may not be for everyone but if you can try it!"


"I started taking Qsymia in November 2012. I tipped the beams at 264lbs, by July I was down to 199lbs and had a heart attack!  Don't be alarmed, the doctors all said it was nothing to do with the medication. It was a blockage due to all the crap I had ingested over the years. I'm still currently taking Qsymia still at 200 lbs. I'm not exercising like I was and I can eat anything I like in moderation. I feel great, dropped 4 pant sizes and 2 shirt sizes. With no side effects after the first couple weeks. So does it work??? YES... But it's expensive!"


"I had a parathyroid removed the end of May. One of the complications I was having was shortness of breath. A month after surgery a pulmonologist followed up with tests and said I have beginning COPD. She recommended Spiriva. The first two weeks I started feeling better. Then I started feeling tired all the time, my eyes seemed puffy, my weight was going up, peeing frequently with urgency, dry mouth, cuts healed slow, developed heartburn, my joints all felt achy, sleep was poor, and I was retaining fluid and needing lasix at least twice a week, and having tearful moodiness. Labs showed high glucose. I have never been a diabetic. Now regular testing the last 4 days show I am prediabetic. Apparently 1 in 10,000 can become prediabetic "


"I have two degenerative discs, a pinched nerve, arthritis, and I also have a lot of trouble with my sciatic nerve.  I also have pain in my left leg and hip.  A couple of different doctors tried Lorcet and Lortab but they did not help me at all.  I started going to another doctor and he prescribed me Methadone and it seems to be helping.  I only take one three times a day.  It helps to ease it and I think when I go back to the doctor I am going to see if maybe he can up the dose, not a lot but enough to really take the pain away.  All in all the Methadone has helped me a lot."


Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation

"I have been taking Pradaxa for a couple of weeks now. (150 mg a day). I have had no major side effects. Just some heartburn, (that went away after taking it for about a week) and some stomach issues. But nothing so severe that I would stop taking it and go back to Lovenox shots everyday. In the past I have been on Coumadin (once a day for 2 years) and Lovenox injections (once a day for 1 year) Pradaxa is by FAR the best blood thinner! "


"Started Chantix and I've been smoke free for 23 days already.  Wow, first couple of days were ROUGH (although Chantix did help) but after the first week it was easy to give up. I don't take the medicine anymore.  I'm on my own now and happy.  "


"I started taking 2 X 50 mg four times a day but I only take about 4-6 now. I have been on Vicoden 10/325 12 x a day for the past 3 years and believe it or not this has replaced the Vicodens for the moment. I stopped taking Vicoden yesterday and have no withdrawal or as bad a pain as I thought. "


"I was diagnosed with MS 10 years ago and started on Copaxone within a month. I chose Copaxone because it's a subcutaneous (tiny needle) rather than in the muscle injection and no flu like symptoms. During these 10 years, I have had only one flare-up. When I first started on the drug I had painful site reactions that lasted about an hour. After a couple of months these got less severe and soon became very mild and currently I have no injection site discomfort. I don't have much body fat and I suspect I was accidentally injecting into muscle tissue, which I understand can cause burning pain. Teva's Shared Solutions is a great and caring resource. Thanks Teva!"


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"The WORST taste ever!  It is 3:30 and I am on my second batch of this stuff.  Not sure I will be able to get the entire second batch down.  I'm really feeling like I am going to vomit.  Moviprep does work and works very fast but it is like drinking really bad ocean salt water with a strong taste of lemon.  I am 52 and in excellent shape. Hope I don't have to do this again real soon.  If so, I'll do Moviprep over a 2 day period. Good luck : )"


"I have suffered with clusters for the last 20 years. Every time I've been prescribed something that works, the FDA finds a negative reason to stop production. Migranal seems to work really well, but the price is ridiculous!! My pharmacist requests that I only get it at the end of the month due to his cost. Now my insurance cost on it is being raised. Go figure....."


"Finally relief. Just wish that I could use it everyday.  I have noticed though, that even on my 20 days off, each month the itching is less than before."


"I have had 3 major back surgeries in 6 years. Last surgery fused me at 3 levels, taken Hydrocodene for years, was becoming seriously addicted before last surgery. 2 years after last surgery in Nov. 2014 back, hip and leg pain started to return. My pain management doctor suggested Butrans patches, 10mcg/hour every 7 days a new patch.  10mcg was too strong, sleep all the time, so switched to 5mcg didn't sleep but had no noticeable pain relief. Upped dosage to 7.5mcg/hour patch and have decent pain relief, still need hydrocodene 5mg for break thru pain occasionally. I have been on the patches for almost 5 months. Now experiencing joint and muscle pain in arms, wrists and knees.  Hate to give up the patch but still sleepy all the time, no energy."


"I started this medication on a low, as needed, 5mg dose back in August after I started a new job with a high level of stress. Taking it twice a day as needed worked for awhile with no major side effects. Working this stressful job full time, classes, and being a newly wed young adult was taking it's toll and I finally had a nervous breakdown at work, uncontrollable sobbing, hyperventilating, the works. I went to the doctor and we've upped it from 5mg BID PRN to 15mg twice daily. I'm currently taking 7.5mg twice daily to get used to the increased dose. The only side effects I'm dealing with is nausea, but it goes away eventually."


"Depo- Provera has been a life saver for me! Since I've been getting it, my severe bleeding I've suffered for so long with is gone! I have no periods at all. It's also amazing at preventing pregnancy. I've been with my fiancé for 11 years & we don't use protection, and I like to let him finish in me. No babies here! The only symptoms I get when the shot is first given is slight fatigue. I'd highly recommend you giving it a chance. I've tried everything from an IUD to pills. The IUD worked great for pregnancy also, but caused severe pain & I had to get it removed along with a pelvic ultrasound to make sure no damage was done."


"I have suffered from generalised anxiety for a long period of time. I had been prescribed Citaolpram combined with propranonol for over a five month period. I found no improvements with my mental health and had to go back to my GP to change my medication."


"I had a severe gout attack on my left wrist the pain was so bad I thought I was going to pass out. My Dr. prescribed Colcrys 0.6 mg 3 times a day. By the time I took the 2nd pill the swelling started to go down and I had enough mobility to perform my job, operating a train."


"All I can say is when I broke my arm it got me through the pain and misery."


"Hope things work out for the best. Have taken this medicine in the past for severe bout of pneumonia and bronchitis. It worked EXCELLENT! After just about the second day, lungs, breathing, cough, all were much better. That was about two years ago. Recently developed same set of symptoms, Physician prescribed Avelox..Am hoping it works as well this time as last time. Side effects are common, but well worth it when this medicine works, it works great and fast at getting you well."


"58 years old. Had the Prolia injection for newly diagnosed osteoporosis 3 months ago.  Experienced flu-like symptoms for 2 weeks; muscle aches, constant burping, loose stools, extreme fatigue in thigh muscles.  The manufacturer side effects list included depression.  I wouldn't classify it as that, but, I definitely felt very exasperated for a couple of weeks, and, just not my usual cheery self.  Then it all went away.  I have no symptoms now & I don't know if it's helped my disease or not."


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


"Best pain meds I have had to date! Side effects extremely sleepy and sweating!"


"I've been taking it for two days since I am allergic to penicillins. I guess I feel better with the bronchitis but I have bad leg cramps and my stomach stays upset and have had horrible diarrhea. Side effects might not be worth it."


"Have been on this so long but recently I feel it creates nausea and stomach/abdominal pain. No matter when I take it with or without food I seem to get this reaction.  My Dr is stumped, but I cannot get past this awful "sick" feeling all the time.  When I stop taking it I do much better.  When I start again the same thing happens.  My only other prescription is for High blood pressure and is the same as I have always taken so we figure it is not that. "


"A miracle pill for the worst of panic attacks. Nothing compares to the effectiveness of Xanax. "


"I have disc issues.  When the inflammation around these discs starts to put pressure on the nerves going to my feet and legs. A shot of this stuff is like gold. It looses it effect the longer you use it so save this as a last resort."


"It helped slow my period but it gave me intense cramps. Will be switching as soon as this pack is up"


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"Honestly the worst tasting thing I have ever had. I couldn't finish the second dosage because the taste was so bad. The doctors did say my bowels were clean though."


"Feeling heaps better about life and alot calmer only thing is I feel hungry all the time and have put on 4 kilos in one week!! Dont know what to do about that..."


"Hello all! I'm 20, a college student with no kids. I just got the IUD Skyla inserted Thursday, October 15th 2015. The insertion itself, was quick but uncomfortable- as far as pain goes, I would rate it around a 7. But all in all, it didn't last more than 1 minute. So, now I am two days after insertion and still have mild cramping. Better than yesterday however. My period has become lighter and completely stopped today. I am still waiting for the cramps to stop, but they are tolerable- my heating pad, and pamprin has been my bestfriend. At the end of the day, I don't regret my decision. I haven't felt moody, nausea, or any really side effects- just mild, period like, cramps. Other than the cramps, I am happy with my Skyla. I recommend it."


"I got my implanton on july 1st 15. I am so far thrilled with it. I was on the second day of my period when I went in to get my Mirena. Due to complications with insertion (OUCH) I did not receive the Mirena. My doc recommended the implanton, I had done little research about it but opted to get the implant. She numbed the injection site and it was in, with slight discomfort, in seconds. The reason I gave a 9 is because the next day I felt overwhelmed with emotions and was very light headed and tired. Besides that it completely stopped my period that day and I havent spotted or bled at all. I have a 2 month old daughter and knowing I am safe for 3 years is super reassuring. I would recommend this form of bc!"


"Please dont use this, it had my vag on fire, and burned!  It made symptoms worst and I literally had to  try to get what I could out to get relief.  Not worth it, use the 5 or 7 day cream."


"I use Caverject on average 3 times a week as I have a younger partner. With an erection that lasts at least an hour it can satisfy her. I replaced the needles that come with the Impulse for finer shorter ones used on insulin pens 8mm x 31G. That length is quite adequate to get the medication where it has to go yet not long enough to stick into the urethra...

You do have to make sure you massage your penis to disburse the medication or you may not get a result.

I have no side effects and there is no pain during the injecting apart from a slight prick.

To me it is the answer to my prayers."


"I'm 22, and have been smoking for about 4 years. This year, my smoking increased to about half a pack a day for a few months. I knew I was smoking too much. I was having trouble catching my breath and couldn't work out. I knew it was time to quit. I've tried vaping and e cigarettes, nothing worked, but I needed my nicotine fix or else I would get anxious. One day I woke up and decided to go to the store and get the patch. I started with step 2. I have NO regrets. I've been cigarette free for 7 days and I can't see myself going back."


"I'm a 63 year old big guy (315 pounds) with 147/95 blood pressure and otherwise healthy.  This is my first experience with high blood pressure and I am not on any other medication.  I have been taking 20mg lisinopril twice a day for 10 days.  I have experienced the dry cough and blurred vision others have mentioned.  I have taken my blood pressure at home 22 times in 10 days with the following results: High 164/101, Low 137/86, First 140/94, Last 140/88, average 147/95.  My doctor says I should give lisinopril six weeks to work.  I'll try 30 minutes of exercise 5 days a week for the next five weeks and see if there is any improvement."


"I love this birth control. I've been on the patch, the shot, the pill. All had the same issue, when it was time for my period they would last 2-3weeks. Horrible.

I decided to get Nexplanon. I've been on it for 10 months now. It is amazing. The doctor said there was a chance I would bleed through a little at the beginning. That wasn't the case for me. I haven't had a period since the day I got the Nexplanon put in. My face is so clear and perfect now. I did gain a little weight, I'm sure the Nexplanon had a little to do with it or could it be all those cookies I've been eating at night? Haha. I love this birth control. If you doubting it, don't. I doubted it for 2 years and I'm kicking myself for waiting so long."


"I was bleeding large clots nonstop for 3 months.  I kept going to the ER and they did nothing.  The last time I went my RBC count was so low I had to have 2 blood transfusions along with surgery.  I was given Provera to take.  I have been taking it now for 5 days and the blood is completely gone.  I am just worried it will come back when the pills are gone."


"I used this for 6 weeks at first few days I felt great then bam I felt so much worse. I have major depression , panic disorder and OCD , I'm currently in counselling too while on this med , this is my 3rd medication for my symptoms I've tried now my doc prescribed lexapro and I will take that in 3 days, side affects I got while on venlafaxine was weird dreams , low sex drive (only for a few weeks then went back to normal) migraines and irritated my IBS . I came off the drug myself without my docs consent as I wasn't feeling myself and knew it wasn't working I was on 37.5mg and then upped to double the dose and higher dose didn't suit so went back down to 37.5mg . Only side affects coming off them was cold sweats and my migraines n IBS went"


"Thank God for Imitrex. The first tablet I took stopped the headache and didn't have any side effects the first time. The next time I took it I felt shaky. The only side effect that I get from Imitrex is jaw pain. But at least my migraines are no longer in my back. Just make sure that if you are needing two 100mg tablets a day for several days in a row and you still aren't getting relief. Consider a preventive or have a backup. I don't have nearly as many headaches anymore."


"Geodon for a month now; ZERO weight loss from 6 years of Risperidal. Discouraged but won't give up. I'm crying more lately... which is just plain weird. I never cry. Still, no hallucinations; my mood is decent."


"I was on this for several months and had great experiences with it. It made all the weird little hallucinations go away, caused me to effortlessly drop all of the risperdal weight (60lbs!), and just generally really helped stabilize my mood, combined with the xanax and Depakote. Unfortunately, it's about $300 a bottle on my insurance (generic)."


"Taking this pill was an awful experience. Everything was going fine until right around the time that I started the second month of it- and since then, I have had nasty breakthrough bleeding ever since then! (Not to mention the breast soreness, leg cramps, and depression). I'm finishing the pill this week and it hasn't gotten any better or worse. So basically I've had my period for 8 weeks straight. "


"Post root canal.  Taken orally 10mg tabs.  Minor relief of pain but severe stomach cramps.  Stopped taking them and took advil liquid gels/ extra strength tylemol combo which proved way more effective.  Took another Toradol a few days later with same results.  Stomach cramps and minor pain relief."


"I am pregnant and found out I had genital herpes on new years eve from my boyfriend giving me oral sex with a cold sore on his lip.it burned so bad when I went pee I had painful blisters and bumps and awful itching with a nasty discharge and swelling.obgyn gave me valtrex 1gm to take twice a day. On day one the painful swelling I had in my labias went down a lot. By day two the burning was gone and the big blisters went down until they were super small. The itching also got a lot better. Day 3 blisters and bumps scabbed over. It's now day four and all I had left is dried up tiny scabs over where two of the blisters were and they don't hurt at all. Bumps are gone. Basically my vagina looks and feels almost normal again."


"I switched from 100 mg to the shots which are 3 mg. I found that if I lay down for 30 minutes after a shot I get up and feel as if I never had the headache."


"I was diagnosed in late August 2010, with a CD4 of 130 and a viral load of 136,000, Candida and Kaposi's sarcoma. I began taking Atripla in early September and for a few nights I was a bit dizzy if I got up in the early hours & had some very vivid dreams & minor aches/pains. No nausea. Now, I get the occasional vivid dream - nothing to worry or complain about. In only 6 weeks my viral load went undetectable and CD4 rose to 240. Candida was treated and went and KS has so far faded by approximately 80%. Fantastic medication that produces extraordinary, life-saving results."


"I went on Chantix and I have been smoke free for 8 months. I have not even cheated nor do I have any desire to smoke now or ever again. I have tried many times to quit but this is truly the best product out there to quit. You must want to quit. I dealt with a bit of insomnia and some nausea. However, if you truly want to quit you will deal with your "side effects" for the 3 months. I did and am so glad and proud.  Thank you Chantix."


"Out of the five or so migraine medicines I've tried, Zomig is easily the best. The caveat being you have to take the pill at the onset (as soon as you feel symptoms). If you wait until the migraine is in full swing, it takes much longer for it to work."


"I used Zyclara for 2 months, applying it for a week and then taking a week off. I have to say, it does work. I had many pre-cancer spots on my forehead, face and shoulders, that stayed there for years, despite annual freezing treatments. Zyclara cleared up these spots, and they seem to be gone permanently.

As for side effects, it was a terrible experience, but only for the first couple of weeks. Basically, the first week of treatment was Hell, the second week was Heck, and the third and fourth weeks were Gosh and Golly. So, only the first week of treatment was painful.

For that first week of treatment, it was like being hit with both a body-aching flu and a sleeping sickness at the same time."


"This works. Let me cut to the chase: I am normally VERY careful when it comes to protection, but accidents happen. My guy and I had sex once with a condom, no ejaculation. Then we went for round two without a condom. This time, there was ejaculation, although he did not get any inside me. I know that pre-cum is something that can potentially carry sperm so, to be on the safe side, I took Plan B One Step about 2.5 hours after. Long story short, I could have been ovulating (very regular 28/29 day cycles) and, it's worth a mention, I am WELL over that supposed "175 lb" weight limit for plan B to work. All preg tests on days 24, 25, and 26 of my cycle are negative and today I got my heavy, heavy, painful period. No baby here."


"I loved this birth control, contrary to everyone else who's written a review. I took this pill for 2 years straight, and for me it worked wonders- I gained weight in all the right places (breasts and butt), it prevented pregnancy, and I had clearer skin. My only complaint was that after I began the pill, my period stopped completely for the entire duration that I took the pill (2 years). Overall, I had no ill side effects like nausea or head aches and it worked great for me! I would highly recommend"


"Daily diarrhea for 50 years. Recently  diagnosed ulcerative colitis   Asacol for 10 days only.  Diarrhea gone. Gone! In my 70's and just starting to live--thanks to Asacol."


"Yuck!!!! Disgusting and made me gag I mixed with apple juice as doctors office said to do this and I also chewed gum but it's very gagging."


"I've taken Tramadol 50mg 3x a day for 3 yrs because of my L1 vertebra being crushed in an accident. It does reduce the pain level down to tolerable. A word of caution though, this medication is addictive. As with all opioid like meds, withdrawal symptoms are very very hard to deal with."


Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

"I was prescribed this medicine to help with my erratic periods. It was great, at first. About eight months into it, I became anemic from heavy bleeding and had nine day periods instead of four. I've also experienced spotting eight months into taking it."


"I would never recommend this pill, I have been severely depressed after taking this pill 7/12/17 came on my period stayed on for 4 days I have been feeling confused, distorted, crying hysterically, no appetite, sad, feel detached from myself, I'm crying as I'm tying I feel miserable ! I feel scared because I have not been myself since I took this pill ! I can't deal right now !"


"I am a 26 year old woman and I have 2 kids. I was in a really bad wreck in December 2006. I was rear ended at 55mph while I was sitting still in a construction zone. My doctor put me on percocet for the neck and back pain. It felt like a wounder drug to me. I have had a lot of medical problems in my life and I still do, it as been one surgery after another and percocet is the best pain medication that I have ever taken. Percocet is the best."


"Well basically when I first used it, it was great only have tender breasts felt a little sick but it went away. Then all of a sudden I had these terrible mood swings. Felt really emotional. And I've been that exhausted, I've had to take naps during the day. So yeah not that good for me."


"I was given Bactrim for a UTI in November 2016. On day 2 my entire lower half of my body became numb. And I mean all of it including the female parts. I was convinced I had MS, Lou Gehrig disease, or even piraformis nerve entrapment. I looked them all up and never in a million years thought it was related to the antibiotic, never even crossed my mind. Nothing made sense that was happening to me. I had to hold onto walls to walk and the nerve and numbness pain was unbelievable. I had no insurance so really never got checked out. When my mom randomly said her friend had a terrible reaction to this drug I started reading. I put it all together and all of my symptoms are because of this. It is now February and I have 80% of feeling back. But still not in female area or left foot but am hopeful I will continue to improve but takes a LONG time. This is the worst experience I have ever gone thru in my life. And, I HAD taken this drug before so you never know."


"I have been on 20 Lortab and 10 Soma a day for 5 YEARS and I did the detox for 1 day, which gave me mild withdrawls but the second I took that first 2 mg of Suboxone, I felt and looked better.  I have been going on 3 weeks now and I won't lie, my back does hurt at times and I still want to pop pills when stress is high but I haven't because the Suboxone has made me pull through that feeling. Be realistic and I promise this was the best drug to help me."


"This is my second day of using Mucinex.  At this point I'm not sure why my doctor recommended it.  I never did have congestion, just a sore throat.  Anyway,  I'll not take it anymore, it's 1:00 a.m., I'm totally exhausted and cannot sleep.  Last night it was 12:30 or so, and I finally went to sleep.  I'm use to falling asleep around 9:30.  I do take sleeping pills and I just took my dose of those, hope it puts me to sleep, otherwise, how do you make it through the next day?  I just read the label, guess I missed before that it can cause sleeplessness, or I would't have taken it at all.  It's expensive and another drug going in the garbage can!"


"I had gottten my skyla put in about a month ago, and i have yet to stop being in pain. The insertion was painful but I thought it would eventually ease up do to just getting it put in. Lets keep in mind i am 17 and I have never had a kid. But ever since I got the skyla I have been on a non stop period and been having cramps such as feeling like im being stabbed in the uterus and in the back by knifes it was completely aweful I have chosen to get it removed and I don't recommend it."


"My daughter gets ear infections and along with that she gets nightly vomiting. Keeping the oral antibiotics down is difficult then after 10 days its still not gone. Thanks for Rocephin it is the only thing that really gets the job done. Why have your little one suffer?"


"I've been using Loestrin 24 for about 4 months now and I like it a lot. It completely took away my period(YAY)! I do sometimes get in really bad moods for no reason at all and I sometimes feel like I am gaining weight. However I do really like it and will continue to use it."


"I was given a prescription for this 4 years ago when I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. It is the one thing I can count on to help slow spiraling thinking. I have never taken it regularly until recently because of some major life stressors. I would normally take 0.5 mg in the morning once in awhile, but now I have been advised by my Dr. To take up to 0.5 mg three times a day as needed while I adjust to Zoloft. I have not needed it more than twice in a day. It sure helps, and so far I have never had any problems stopping taking it."


"Weight gain and tiredness on this medicine."


"This medicine was poison to me. I had it prescribed to me following a mild allergic reaction to a bug bite. I have suffered from mild anxiety in the past, but within a month of taking Singulair, I went from mild to severe. Panic attacks, crying for no reason, racing thoughts, overall feelings of hopelessness. I was at the end of my rope after a particularly bad panic attack when my husband suggested it might be my medication. At first I didn't believe it, because it was an allergy medicine...how bad could it be? Imagine my surprise when I looked it up and saw there are many, many people suffering the exact same side effects as me! I immediately stopped taking the drug, and now 48 hours later I can't even believe how normal I feel. Sure, the allergies are back but I'll be thankful for every sneeze if it means I don't have to suffer the psychological effects of this drug. I would strongly caution anyone considering to take this medicine (especially if it is for a child) to do your research beforehand and make sure someone you love is monitoring your behavior. For me, it was a terrifying drug and I am so glad I listened to my husband."


"I have had cystic acne since 13 years of age and now I am 22. For so many years since 18 I tried at home remedies, washing my face so often and eating well but nothing ever worked. Having 2-3 cysts popping up every second day I just couldn't understand what was going on. I visited a cosmetic physician who then advised me on so many creams with me spending hundreds and finally she referred me onto a dermatologist who prescribed me doxycycline and Epiduo- if only she did so much earlier I would have suffered 2 years less. Those medication have rid of all active and no new ones have appeared from day one of use. My skin is dry but I'd rather that than cysts all over and moisturizing isn't a bad habit to get into. Thank you for doxycycline!"


"I've been on lamictal  for 1 year for seizure prevention/mood swings. I gained weight, have a dry mouth and insomnia.  I told my neurologist I wanted to come off seizure meds as I haven't had a seizure for 5 yrs, he said No because the next seizure I have may  be fatal! Great bedside manner! Now I have live with side effects as I'm scared to come off lamictal."


"Great medicine. Controls symptoms very well with dopamine. "


"This treatment makes all the difference when I am in "that" time of the month. It definitely takes the edge of my stress. I wish I could take it for those 2 weeks only, but I have to take it continuously. I have been taking it for 4 years now and have no side effects. I am afraid I will have to take it for many years still. I wish it was not this expensive and that the insurance company would not ask for confirmation every year from by doctor that I still need to take it."


"It has improved my breathing a great deal. Been using since March 3 09. It is very expensive and now I do not want to do with out. "


"Using Chantix, I quit after a 40 year habit. Good stuff. A life saver"


"Only lasted two weeks. Shortness of breath and irritated mood. Gives me panic attacks before bedtime. Makes me feel depressed and anxious. Throwing this garbage out tomorrow."


"I was so nervous after reading all the horrible reviews about this product,  maybe it's just me or I have a pretty durable vagina because I didnt experience any pain.  A little burning but that's because it's such a high dosage of medicine I guess. Overall,  I liked it & it worked for me. I'll definitely be buying it again if need be."


"First night.  Only 7.5.   I'm used to waking up at 5 for work. Slept till noon. Vivid dreams feel like a zombie all groggy and hard to think"


"I have tried different medicines for migraines, all just calmed it down a little, it just had to run its 3 day duration. Am seeing another Dr & she put me on Maxalt yesterday, my migraine was gone within an hour of taking it. I just want to go back and hug her because after 5 yrs of trying I just accepted my pain. It made me drowsy, but I will take drowsy over pain any day."


"I was prescribed Pantoprazole for H-pylori. I have experienced headaches, shortness of breath and awful metalic taste in my mouth. A recent visit to the Doctor, and I was found to have high blood pressure, so was put on Ramipril for that. The side effects were constant coughing to the point of vomiting. I looked up Ramipril only to find it was the source of the coughing, so called my M.D. to have it changed to a non ACE-inhibiter. Now I just did a search on the pantoprazole, -only to find that it can have a contraindication of high blood pressure! Bloody hell! Can't these M.D.'s do a simple research!? What a mess I'm in now. Would have been better off without either drug."


"I have gained 30 pounds since using this. I never had to exercise to lose weight before."


Dextromethorphan / phenylephrine / pyrilamine

"Was almost instant relief and only used it for a day to stop a long nagging cough. I get it every winter."


"I have been on strong pain medication since 2006 due to 13 spinal surgeries. Fentanyl, MS Contin, Roxicodone, were all effective at 1 point, but side effects and tolerance levels caused me to switch to Oxycontin 40mg 3 times a day, with Roxicodone for break through pain. Finding the correct dosage to avoid withdrawal symptoms was difficult, but finally my body has adjusted. First time in a VERY long time I am almost pain-free, with the least amount of side effects I HIGHLY recommend giving it a try."


"I have had chronic idiopathic urticaria AND demographism for the last 14 years with no identifiable cause. 10mg daily works great and keeps the hives away. The drowsiness subsides after prolonged use."


"I was diagnosed with MS on March 28th, 2013. at that time, Gilenya was the only oral medication..however Tecfedra had just just came out. My neuro gave me the option of injections or Gilenya...really? No brainer..pill please. Novartis is amazing. First of all, in order to get on Gilenya, you have to get an EKG before your first dose, and then after as well. Then you need to  be monitored in a facility for 6 hours, where they check your heart rate every however often. Gilenya has worked great for me, I have no side affects.I have symptoms of course but no issues with the drug itself. I'm so grateful to Novartis, what an amazing company"


"I started taking 50 mg of Topomax for the first month and went up to 100mg for the next three months. Lost 40 pounds.... For the next year and a half I have kept off the weight but have not lost any more. I still need to lose 30 more pounds, but have seemed to plateaued. And I am at 200 mg now... dont know what to do."


"I had a severe case of tennis elbow recently and this medication along with regular ice bag treatment and Two old goats lotion cured a very nagging condition in two weeks. I had been fighting it for 2 months."


"Caused me severe anxiety/agitation.  Its action increases Norepinephrine levels as well as Serotonin...and its that effect on Norepinephrine that has me climbing the walls!  Not good for my depression or anxiety!"


"I played football in college and took a severe hit in the back. I now have 4 bulging discs, and 2 deteriorating discs in my spine. The doctors gave me Oxycontin right away knowing the pain I was in. That was 4 years ago and today I take (2)80mg, (1)40mg, and (8)Percocets 10/325's daily. Last summer I was able to run a 5K race. Oxycontin has given me back what was stolen from me in college. I am 90% pain free, and have no regrets about being on this drug. I can't recall ever having any side effects."


"I sweat from my armpits real bad not like body odor sweat just seems like pure water (No Odor) and I go through shirt after shirt. When I would go to work I would have to bring 3 or 4 uniform shirts to change into throughout my 8 hour shift. And then I would think about it all day just was a overall pain. I sweat so much it would drain my energy. I tried my prescription of Aluminum Chloride DRYSOL and never had a problem again. Only problem is it burns like a mother. I thought I was suppose to use it every night. Big mistake. I then was told after after the first few nights you can start using it only once a week. Lets just say there is no more sweat and all I need is one shirt for my shift at work. Best prescription for sure a 10 out of 10"


"I hate this birth control!!! I had my nexplanon put in August 2013 and just had it removed July 2015. Honestly I don't see how I kept it that long. I had crazy mood swings always emotional and on the verge of crying about any and everything. But that's not even the worse part prior to getting this birth control I had started my weight lost journey to better myself and had happily lost 70lbs! Then I got this birth control and my weight loss went straight to hell basically. Almost 2 years on this I have gained all my weight back plus some. The only good thing about this is I didn't get pregnant but from all the weight gain I'm super depressed now. Hopefully now that it's out I can lose the weight again."


"Works well for me."


"I recently went to the doctor Wednesday for a check up I didn't know what was going on but I knew something wasn't right because of the unusual smell I had after intercourse and I had a white discharge so anyway when I went to the doctor my doctor told me I had a bacterial infection so they get me some pills for it I am now on a 7 day treatment.  This is day 3 so far and now I don't have a smell or discharge I am so happy because the pills really work but even though everything is fine now I'm still going to finish my treatment . The only thing about these pills is it has bad effects that's really getting to be like vaginal itching , dry mouth unpleasant metallic taste & coughing"


"Good medication, just takes up to 2 weeks to be effective, Good for depression and quitting smoking too."


"This is an initial review seeing as though I haven't even gotten through the first pack yet. My doctor prescribed tri sprintec for my skin & to avoid weight gain.

I take the pill everyday at 5:30 pm. An odd daily pattern has developed. In the morning I feel normal. Then by the early afternoon, I'll get a killer headache a couple hours before its time to take the pill! Once I take it, the headache subsides but I get nausea instantly (sometimes vomit) & lose my appetite for the night. Then I get fatigued fast and have been sleeping very early. By the next morning I feel back to normal.

The headaches and nausea suck! I also noticed really painful under the skin pimples. Waiting for skin to clear. Boobs are getting bigger that's a plus"


"I am pre-diabetic and have been taking one pill a day for 5 days. I feel no negative side effects. I have just weaned off my other antidepressant so I am hoping this works as effectively as what I was previously taking. My goal weight is 30 more pounds but my body won't let me lose it with just diet and exercise. Hoping this works, I would like to prolong getting diabetes. I have lost 9 lbs in five days. I am also scared to eat but my blood sugar gets super low and then I try to eat just healthy foods."


"I'm still bleeding at Week 10 post insertion...not spotting, bleeding. I have the sorest breasts all the time and talk about mood swings. 10 weeks of PMS is too long. Giving it to 3 months  then may have it taken out."


"Works just like Ritalin for me."


"This pill has really worked for me. It's the only BC I've ever been on and it's been close to two years of no worries. The first week I started taking it, I had to pee like crazy. I've gained some weight, but I don't know if I can blame it on the pill."


"Worked like a dream! I went off of it because I didn't like some of the side effects, and my Fibro symptoms came back with a vengeance, crippling pain... bedridden most of the time, etc.  I'm going back on next week. If you take this drug DO drink a lot of water as instructed to avoid kidney stones. I didn't drink hardly any water and got a stone. Also, I didn't have ins when on it so had to get a card from manufacturer (free). As for effectiveness.. it worked for me!"


"Hello all,

I was prescribed Pristiq (50mg) for Major Depressive Disorder and severe OCD. Before going on the meds about 12weeks ago I read a lot of online forums and was terrified after reading innumerable horrible reviews! I have to say that this medication has changed my life, I feel normal again; I have energy, I am happy, I am motivated and my relationship has improved drastically!

Everyone reacts differently to medications but do not be scared to try it based on the reviews you see. I experienced moderate side effects for the first 4 weeks; drowsiness (really strong in the first week), nausea, insomnia and headaches. I never experienced the 'brain zaps' and most side effects went away after week 4."


"Plaquenil was the first RA medication I was put on. It did not go well. I was on it for a total of 3.5 weeks, and during that time I have never been so sick in my life. The nausea got worse the longer I was on it. I developed severe vomiting at about two weeks on it. I was debilitatingly exhausted all the time. I lost over 10 pounds in the this short time because I couldn't eat and was getting so violently ill. It also gave me a horrible headache that lasted from day 1 until my rheumatologist discontinued it. After I stopped taking it, the side effects cleared up in about a week. Now that I am off it, I CAN tell it was helping the RA pain and swelling however the side effects were just too much for me."


"I have worked rotating shifts for over the 30 years and I have never had enough sleep. So I asked my doctor if there was anything I could try. He suggested Ambien, 10 mg at bedtime. So for the last year I now wake up after 6 hours of rest, which nothing compared to years of restless nights tossing and turning over to look at a clock. Good sleep means a lot and is worth a pill every night."


"My 10 year old son has severe ADHD and Autism. He has been on Intuniv for almost a year starting with 1mg and progessively until 4mg.  While it did help a bit with his sleep at night, we have taken him off the medication with no difference in his behavior other than he seems to have fewer and less severe meltdowns.  I don't think it did much for him."


"If I could rate this product less than 1 I would. AWFUL! I was never told by my provider it could cause fertility issues in the future I have been off it for almost a year and still don't have a regular period back. My period symptoms have increased in intensity. It also over the period of 18 months I was using it caused me severe anxiety and weight gain. I would NEVER recommend this to anyone."


"I have had irritable bowel syndrome with severe constipation for 16 years and this is the first medicine that I can say has truly worked for me. On the medicine I have diarrhea, bloating and a lot of gas but it definitely cleans me out. Hope to get past the gas and bloating once it gets in my system good. Only been taking it for 3 days."


"For me the pill has been pretty good. Had to go on the progesterone only pills do to migraines and stroke symptoms. So far it’s been a lot better. My period is trying to get back on track but it’s not too bad. I’m a 3 or 4 months into it I’ve noticed the past few weeks I’ve been very oily (never had that problem in my life. I’ve always had dry skin). Like I’m so oily even my ears are oily. It’s weird lol. Also my body odour is really bad. I’ve never body odour problems. Idk if I’m having womanly changes or if it’s switching to this pill lol. But I’m not pregnant and the migraines are gone so I’m giving this pill time to adjust to my body."


"I started taking this medicine  in Feb 2015 after I had a fall. I already had sciatica and a slipped disc. I was not on meds at the time for that yet, but now I have about 7 back spasms a day , and the methocarbamol 750 MG does not help even when I take two, so I'm moving on to three. Hope this helps ...  yes my family says I don't remember alot of stuff . Hope this helps"


"I have been on Strattera for 4 months. I still find myself procrastinating a lot. I never eat, I lost 7 pounds the first week I was on it. Doctor then gave me Adderal. I find it way better except the fact it keeps you up all night."


"I've been on opiates for 29 years. I lead a successful and happy life because I've always treated painkillers with respect. They are addictive, but they can give you back your life if you use them properly.

2 years ago my pain doctor switched out my breakthrough meds from 6x 30mg oxycodone to 4x 800mcg Subsys. I also take 3x 80mg OxyContin for steady pain control.

Tonight I will use my last subsys, tomorrow I was to receive my next 30 day supply. HOWEVER, LINDEN CARE calls me today and tells me they are not sending it. No 30 day supply, no warning. My insurance company called them to okay it, but Linden Care told them since I don't have cancer I'm not getting it anymore. My pain doctor tried talking to them, still nothing."


"I have been dry for 230 days since beginning my daily 250mg dose. I have cravings still, but I've never missed a dose. I will say that my occasional use of cannabis has made it much easier to be in social drinking situations and still feel like I'm getting my head change. No more hangovers. No more binging.  I recommend this to any alcoholic."


"Been on Effexor for fourteen years. It makes Ocd worse and PTSD worse and my depression worse. I don't care what these negative reviews say, I am switching from this crap drug to another antidepressant. I feel fourteen years of my life have been ruined and I was lied to by the medical profession, they never told me how terrible this drug was and how it makes paranoia and OCD and PTSD worse. Oh and I can't eat oats or wheat or cheese or margarine or butter as it gives me drowsiness and unbeatable tiredness.Effexor should be banned, its ruined my life and I can't wait to come off it and go on another drug."


"I was initially put on Lexapro (5mg) at age 14 for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and it helped drastically and I took it for maybe 8 months. After becoming a victim of sexual assault at age 18 and spending five years in legal battles. I was then diagnosed with (in addition to OCD) Generalized Anxiety Disorder, PTSD, and Depression. I was on Celexa for about six months and felt extreme bursts of anger so my doctor had me switch to Lexapro as my body had adapted to it well as a teen. I was placed on 10mg of Lexapro and have been doing amazing for the last year I have taken it. The first month I vomited nearly every day and was unable to drive myself more than 5 minutes but it really was worth the month of struggle."


"Suboxone saved my life I reckon, I owe my life to it I surely do. "


"Took this med for a month at 20mg and I was one of those who began to notice positive effects overnight. It improved my mood exponentially and since I've never had a sex drive (from depression) I actually gained one while on Paxil. Sex was much more pleasurable. Unfortunately I thought I could find a med that was even BETTER, so was put on Cymbalta and Abilify, but have had miniscule improvements. Tomorrow I'm going to start back up on the Paxil."


"Started byetta in mid October 5mgs at first. Moved on to 10mgs from mid November.  I almost finished that pen now but I have had no nausea or any other side effects, no weight loss, no difference in my food intake, no diff in my sugar levels. #sad face."


"The day before starting the medicine I weighed 176. So the first week I varied from 177-179 of taking contrave. I felt great but my cravings became intense. My sugar craving out of control especially at night. I tried this medication for about 3 months and gained about 12-15 pounds. I kept reading reviews & thinking it will kick in & work! I should of quit way before. Absolutely did not work for me unfortunately"


"Horrrible !!! ...made me silent & socially disabled sucked happiness just feeling irritated & flat ..wasn't effective at all for my symptoms also increased anxiety dramatically when I upped the dose to 4mg..."


"ANXIETY/PANIC ATTACKS/INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS/DEPRESSION. Thought I'd state the things I had been suffering from quite severely, rather than choose one category! I normally don't post things like this, but I was once too in the same position as whoever is reading this, so want to help. I had been suffering with anxiety for years, along with panic attacks, and it all got worse when I started to have these so called 'intrusive thoughts', causing me to feel very depressed. I was very skeptical about taking any kind of medication, BUT I have to admit sertraline helped me get back on track of being ME AGAIN! It took a week or two to kick in at all, before then I was having the not so nice side effects, BUT JUST KEEP WITH IT! Been on it for 2 months."


"Was on Pristiq about a year ago, got of it due to, being totally grey, NO highs - No lows limited high happy moments.  I know its supposed to level your moods.  But I wanted off it.  I weaned myself of it by buying a steel bladed pill cutter, cut the pill into "


"I had skyla inserted at the end of March. I was a virgin and terrified of the pain I read about on here and yes, it hurt but not nearly as bad as I expected. I had cramping which lasted maybe 2 minutes. I had a little spotting afterwards but have had no cramps since insertion. I've had spotting 2 days since insertion and never got my period."


"I have had IBS-D for 12 years and was diagnosed with anal cancer 10 years ago and treated with radiation and chemotherapy. I've tried all kinds of natural supplements, anti-funglals, and meds with only Immodium giving me some freedom, but stopping the pain. I've been on Viberzi for 2 weeks and had normal BM's for the first week, but the med doesn't seem to be "holding" like it did before. I'm experiencing bloating and two loose stools a day now. I will probably go back to adding some Immodium.  I've also been experiencing some racing heartbeats and will contact my gastro."


"I'm 17 and my doctor has given me this birth control twice. My head always hurts, I never feel normal, I'm always sleepy currently about to go to sleep. "


"It has improved my quality of life. I have been taking this medicine for 3 years with no side effects."


"I started taking Lo Loestrin Fe as a form of birth control.  Within the first week, I had cramps, tender breasts, and break through bleeding.  By the time the second week came, I realized that I started getting a little more emotional, crying at things I normally wouldn't, getting offended over little reasons, etc.  In week 3, I woke up so nauseous that I almost threw up for 4 days straight. By the time I was halfway through my second pack, I was a complete lunatic.  Screaming at my boyfriend over the stupidest things, not thinking reasonably about ANYTHING, crying for no reason at all. I stopped taking this pill and within 2 days felt COMPLETELY better.  I am now on a different pill and do not have this problem.  I dont recommend lolo"


"If you are experiencing symptoms of diarrhea/nausea/vomiting, try taking Benadryl 30 minutes to 1 hour prior to taking antibiotic. Benadryl may cause drowsiness, so do take 1-2 hours before bedtime. I have tried this and it gives you zero side effects."


"After I had my daughter, the doctors really pushed and recommended that I get the Nexplanon over a typical daily pill. Ever since I got it implanted, my periods have been extremely irregularly. At times, I would go 2-2 1/2 months without getting my period, but when it finally came, it lasted weeks. It's really a win-lose. Although you don't get your period as often, it sticks around longer. I have experienced no side effects until lately. After a year and a half of having it, I started getting pregnancy symptoms (nausea, bloating, headaches, back pain, etc.). And I worried that much more because since my period is so irregular, it makes no sense to try to track my periods so I didn't know if I was pregnant or not due to my lack of period."


"On June 7, 2016 my pain management doctor put me on 5 mg oxycodone, twice a day with 15 mg of MS Contin at bedtime. So far the oxy seems to be helping me with my chronic back pain but does not last long. When I see him again in 4 weeks I am going to ask for a higher dose or to take a couple more per day. I'm a newbie at the clinic where he is at now and I think he is just trying to see what works and what doesn't since I haven't seen him in about 3 years.

The downfalls for this med is I sometimes get itchy and the risk of addiction."


"It worked great after a procedure, with very little side effects. I was given 2mg as an I.V. dose. I would recommend after and/or before surgery, for any pain ranging from moderately severe to very severe. If Morphine gives you nausea ask for Dilaudid!"


"I've been on this for 2 months sometimes the pain in my legs is so bad I want to chop them off. Gabapentin does nothing. I started to have memory issues about a month ago and was never warned about it. Why can they just give me my one Percocet a day and I can go back to work, be pain free and get my life back. This is awful."


"After trying to deal with my anxiety without taking medication for the past 2 yrs I finally gave in and asked my doctor for a recommendation. She prescribed me Lexapro the 1st 2 days were a little scary (especially after reading the 20 million positive and negative reviews) I felt more anxious and on edge than ever but my search results said that would happen and my doctor had told me I would get worse before I started feeling better so I figured it was normal. After the first 2 days I got the over anxious feeling, so I started focusing on watching out for any other side effects and just getting used to it. The constant yawning the 1st few weeks was just annoying but working out helped a bit. 1 month later and things are going better."


"It took a good couple of months for me to start seeing noticeable results. When I first started using it my skin was so red and started peeling and flaking off it also made me break out so much. Make sure to use plenty of moisturiser and hydrating products (I use dermalogica skin soothing hydrating lotion, would recommend it as it helps a lot with the dryness but doesn't leave your skin with a greasy feel) After about a month the redness and peeling stopped. It's taken a little less than a year for my skin to get to where it is now, it is so clear and has very minimal redness, it's also helped with the scarring. You have to have a lot of patience when using this product but its 100% worth it in the end."


"15mg IR 4 times a day, need knee surgery and can't afford it, this medicine has given me my way of life back."


"I have been taking Aggrenox now for 4 years for ITA--no side effects and no further attacks to date."


"I've been using Alli for several months, with a good diet, and I exercise when I can, but at least a few times per week and I have not lost a single pound on Alli. I get the shits and all, and that is surely no fun, but besides that there is no proof that these pills work. Simple as that."


Neutropenia Associated with Chemotherapy

"Oncologist ordered my Neulasta injection the day following each chemo treatment for lymphoma. Two days after the first injection, I experienced debilitating bone pain in my femurs, hips and pelvis. Could barely walk & pelvis actually throbbed with deep bone ache! The pain lasted for three days, eventually subsiding on Day 3. Oncologist's nurse informed me of that specific Neulasta side effect AND that she'd heard that if I took over-the-counter Claritin the day of chemo (no benadryl), and for the following five days, it may reduce the bone pain. Tried the Claritin path and experienced NO bone pain after Neulasta! My only complaint is that, in two out of six treatments, white cell count was not up enough for next chemo, delaying me 4-5 days."


"I cringe when I think about having to take cipro and flagyl. I'm nauseous, dizzy, light headed, ache, and foggy headed. Can't function and sleep all the time. I miss a weeks worth of work because I feel so bad."


"I can't believe I paid good money for a product that made my vaginal discomfort A LOT worse than it was before I inserted the cream. Within 5 minutes of inserting it, I got an awful burning sensation in my vagina and on my vulva -- a problem I did not have with the YI. The burning and itching were terrible -- not "you may experience a mild increase in itching and burning" like the product leaflet says -- "mild" MY ASS! I will not be taking the second dose tonight -- that's for sure. Probably head over to the store to pick up some yogurt to soothe things down there. If things aren't better by Monday I'll call my OB/GYN then to hopefully get some relief."


"I have been on Trileptal for a month now, combined with a small amount of Zoloft, I feel wonderful.  I have taken other mood stabilizers in the past, and this by far is the best one for me.  I am a lot calmer (not a zombie)."


"I drank a 10oz bottle of lemon flavored at 6pm last night and thru the night my tummy giggled and rumbled. This morning at 6 am I went to the bathroom and at 7 am but that's it. I'm disappointed in this stuff because I still feel bloated ad constipated. Any suggestions on how to help it work?"


"I have  had  great results  with Axiron.  My levels were at 320 and now at between 800-900 . I apply 60 MG of Axiron  wait five minutes  and then  spray on the  powdered  Right Guard after  the  Axiron  dry's.  They recommend  applying  deodorant  first but  it is  a lot of mess to clean  up  the deodorant  of of the applicator."


"I'm a 70 year old male, in excellent physical shape, and retired.  Problem is a depression and bipolar-2 condition, both of which have haunted me pretty much my entire life.  In 1994, my depression became just unbearable, and I started on Prozac...it worked for a while...then it didn't...then we tried something else...then something else...you get the drift.  My doctor and I decided to try Viibryd; this is day 10 and I'm taking 10 mg in the morning.  This medicine is life changing.  Best news is I don't feel any sexual side-effects--actually, my sex-drive seems somewhat on the increase.  Who's complaining about that?"


"This medication has given me zero side effects, it has stabilized my mood and helps me get a good 8 hours of sleep a night."


"WEIRD - was on Yaz (brand name) for over a year and had absolutely no issues. Switched to the generic version and was given Loryna. Quickly I started to get TONS of freckles all over my body (very odd side effect). In addition my legs started swelling. It is different than Yaz!"


"Amazing drug!  My husband has an addictive personality and has spent the better part of 40 years abusing drugs. We heard about this treatment and both of us were skeptical that a simple pill could end the days of chasing street drugs and spending several hundred dollars each month for them.  It has been just that - he has been on this now for 4 months and what a difference it has made in both of our lives.  He has mental clarity, more energy - it's been a win-win for us."


"I experience cold sores 3-4 times a year. My RX acyclovir was long expired, so I tried abreva. Walgreens only had the pump bottle available. It was almost as effective as RX. My complaint is that the amount dispensed is at least 3 times what is needed...so much waste considering the cost!!"


"I am a 31 year old female and I tried strattera as my first adhd medication. I have been on an antidepressant for years as well. I liked the way this medication made me feel so much calmer. However, it gave me miserable heart burn, to where I would lose sleep and be so uncomfortable at other times as well. I also felt a little agitated but my anxiety level did go way down on this medication. I also had to take it at night because it made me very sleepy. Upon my doctors advice we decided to change to adderall er."


"I've had the Nexplanon implant since the beginning of February, after having my first child by c section in November. In the first week or so of having it I was having terrible mood swings, thoughts of suicide and almost broke up with my bf several times over basically nothing, I still have not stopped bleeding since I got this thing in my arm and its June now. The blood doesn't even look like blood most of the time it's brown and clumpy or sometimes even black, every once in a while it will be very bright red. I called and talked to my doctor about getting this thing taken out after one particularly bad depressive episode a few months ago and was encouraged to wait it out and see if it got better. on the bright side, I'm not pregnant."


"I am half way through my second implant! I cannot lie. I love it. First 2 months were hell but you have to let your body get used to the fact you have a hormone replacement. You cannot expect it to be quick change over. My skin has stayed the same. Weight pretty similar a little heavy but that is due to my eating!! I will say I do have a low sex drive but unfortunately I think that's just me!! I have some read some people really slating the implant but by there own admission they have only tried it for a week or so?? You can't expect it to be a dream at the beginning you are changing your body's way of working. I recommend giving it at least 6 months. I went through the long period but now I haven't had period in 4 years!! hope this help"


"Suboxone is a miracle to me. This medication saved my life. If you are really ready to stop using then this medication is the best. "


"3 rounds of chemo with completely uncontrolled vomiting. Using this little miracle patch, NO VOMITING on round 4."


"Used for first time and it was great with slowing down the bleeding (literally shocked at how well) and allowed me the ability to carry on with life.  The bleeding was lighter but still lasted 7 plus days.  One major concern I had was in regard to passing clots.  While normally heavy, I passed two extremely huge (much much larger than normal) clots.  Hoping a result of just first time using."


"I took Accutane 10 years ago while I was in high school. It's amazing what it did for my skin. The only side effect I had while taking it was a lot of really bad nightmares. After ten years my skin is still clear. I think I had my first pimple 6 or 7 years after taking it and only 1 more since then. I was on the lowest dose for 9 months. I was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome a few years after taking Accutane though, which can be a side effect. It worked wonders for my skin so if your acne is severe and you've tried numerous other products that don't work I would recommend taking Accutane."


"The first three months were horrible. I got cyst like acne, I had mood swings, and I had my period for 2 to 3 weeks at a time. Once I got to the 4th, 5th, and 6th month the acne cleared, the mood swings have dramatically decreased (i just get teary at sappy things end of month), and I've actually skipped periods. My boyfriend encouraged me to stick it through and I'm happy I did."


"Victoza is awesome.  I got diagnosed my A1C was 13.6.  They gave me Glipizid (XL 10 mg daily) and Metformin (1000mg 2x daly) and got my A1C to 10.8 and fasting glucose to 267

They gave up and sent me to the Endocrinologist.  He gave me Victoza (6 mg for two weeks, then 1.2mg )   After 1 month my fasting glucose is down to 80 and my A1C is at 8.4, which is remarkable given that A1C test include two months without the drug.

Even better, Victoza makes me feel full and I eat less. Weight has dropped 6 pounds already

But it doesn't end there. I had mild hypertension 135/85.   Now its  108/72

Only side effect was a mild rash at the injection site.  Went away after a couple of weeks."


"I've been using Epiduo for little over a week now and it has done wonders. My acne went away in two days and my acne scars are already fading. Also I've had no new acne breakouts. The only downside to the medication is that it makes your skin sensitive. Avoid using it under your eyes and try not to use too much makeup. Foundation can cause irritation. Hopefully the irritation and burning will go away soon. I use the gel at night but always make sure to wash your face in the morning or else irritation will increase. My dermatologist also gave me a coupon for the medication because it can be quite pricey without it."


"I have an 8 year old with ADHD, ODD & anxiety and a 7 year old with ADHD.  We tried everything before going to meds - healthy diet (no sugar/dyes), exercise, consistent schedule.  Both boys have taken Focalin XR for a year (started with low dosages and increased as they grew) and it's been life changing!  The meds have drastically improved their grades, behaviors and relationships.  Both boys take a small dose of Focalin with lunch to get through the afternoon and a small dose of Clonidine in the evening to slow things down for bedtime.  Focalin XR has been our saving grace - now instead of CONSTANT redirection, we can actually go do things and have fun.  The only side effects are suppressed appetite, but they are both a healthy weight."


"I have had recurrent UTI's. This is the second time I take Cipro for 10 days. Now I have a yeast infection and I feel as if my UTI isn't completely gone. Could it be because maybe the last couple of days I haven't taken it on time I've been like an hour late."


"Had a UTI and went to urgent care.  The doctor there put me on this medication and while it does work within a couple of days, the nausea is so bad!! I've been feeling so sick to my stomach since taking this medication.  I can't seem to focus on anything and the headaches are really bad as well.  I know others may have completely different experiences, I am only sharing mine!"


"I've had this in for 2 years now and I love it. I guess everyone responds differently but I haven't experienced any acne breakouts, moodiness, prolonged periods... Etc. In fact, I haven't had a period in 2 years. Lots of sex, no babies. The one thing I will say though is that it made me gain 15 pounds within the first 3 months but other than that no further weight gain"


"Benazepril is a great hypertension drug. It got my blood pressure under control. No more headaches though I do urinate more while taking it. I have tried other blood pressure medicines that did not work or work as well."


"I began Contrave in August and I have lost 35 lbs!! My starting weight was 200 and I am currently 167. I have had minimal side effects but when I increased to four daily I did have a reaction. Simply going back to three solved the problem. I would certainly recommend this pill for anyone that needs a safe way to lose weight."


"8 weeks since getting Nexplanon: My experience has been positive. Insertion pain was minimal and mostly centered around the needle used to inject the medicine that numbs your arm. There was a bit of bruising for a week or so after insertion but since it has healed I haven't felt a thing. No acne, no weight gain (well, there is weight gain but it is from diet!), no mood swings and NO PREGNANCY. My first period was a bit longer but way less crampy. For me, it has been a dream and I absolutely love it."


"I was on Cipralex for 3 years and it destroyed my life. I lost 3 years of my life leaving school and doing nothing but sit at home worthless. Then I switched to Zoloft, I felt better on Zoloft but still the same complaint of being a “zombie”. I have never felt it is me for the past 10 years. I had tried getting off these drugs so many times but everytime I do it I feel better for the first few months then I collapse, again. It is very hard to be on them, and to be off them at the same time. My advice for you is to try them at last. Never start with antidepressants. Thank you and good luck."


"I have never felt so out of control in my life, the severe anxiety was terrifying. The tapping sensations in my face and leg were so acute,it was intolerable. I am now bleeding when I urinate. Constipation and swollen stomach are awful. I am only on 375my X 2 per day. I've stopped taking them yesterday have felt a lot better, but had a angina attack this morning. Waiting to have a conversation with my gp. Via phone. I am due for an angiogramme on this Friday, toponin
 levels after my last hospital episode were 3 on arrival but after twelve hours were 26. WAS TOLD NEED ANGIOGRAM. can anyone on here tell me what to expect and if any of your experiences are similar. I also had a tumor removed from my ureter, and have had bladder cancer. "


"My pharmacy replaced Sprintec (the best birth control) with estarylla because they said it was the same formula. I have been on it for about 10 months now and I gained 10 pounds. After reading reviews, I realized it has made me moodier and made my anxiety worse. But hey I never got pregnant... If you have any sort of anxiety/depression, this is not the pill for you. I just got prescribed a lower dose of birth control called Lo Loestrin Fe, so we will see how that goes"


"Thyroid was removed 3 years ago due to hashimoto and nodule hyperplasia.  Surgery discovered a substernal thyroid. Prior to surgery and attempts to reduce goiter with synthroid, felt terrible everyday.  Multiple diagnosis due to muscle pain,fatigue, insonima, stomach upset, rapid heart beat, irrational blood pressure. Take synthroid every morning 1 hour prior to breakfast. Feel great. No negative side effects.  All above symptoms are gone. Age 59!"


"I took Paxil for 5 years following the death of my father. I suppose I've always felt moderately uncomfortable in size able groups and after my dad passed I was also very down in the dumps. Paxil helped immediately and made me way more sociable than ever before. I had confidence to say what I wanted to say and clearer thoughts than I've ever had. I've now been off for 4 months and am struggling again with the same issues. I've tried turning to herbal remedies like rhodiola, St johns wort, 5-HTP, and fish oil. Together they make me feel alright I guess but it's just not the same. If it weren't for the sexual side effects, I wouldn't hesitate to get back on Paxil but I'd like to get my wife pregnant soon so this is not an immediate option."


"I was really worried about using Loestrin after reading the reviews on this site and others. However I think the product has worked well for me. I've been on it only two weeks but I feel less lethargic and the cramps I would usually be having aren't here, yay. I've had no weight gain, no appetite increase, and my face is clearing still (no change). This is my first birth control and since I'm not sexually active I don't know how it works at preventing pregnancy. I'm sure it's effective. So I hope everyone else has the same good experience as I've had."


"I am starting my forth month on contrave, I have lost a total of 35 lbs , I feel better now than I can remembrr, when I first started taking , I didn't listen to clear instructions about working up to 4 a day , thought I was going to die for about a week from nausea  and headaches ,but stuck with it , now I'm proud I did ,, I have had to cut back on exercise because of pushing it to much and messed the Achilles  tendon up now it is tendonitis .I am on a fixed income ,wish I could get help buying it if someone knows how"


"I have Trigeminal Neuralgia, which is the "most painful condition known to man", and Opana ER is the first medication that has ever actually helped with this type pain. It has worked better for me than any other pain medicine and it lasts FAR longer than any other extended release medications I've tried.

Because this works better for me, I am able to take less/lower dose than other medicines- which means I can function at a much higher rate.

Many patients with this condition do not take (narcotic) pain medication because Trigeminal Neuralgia does not usually respond well to them. However, for me, this is the 1st and only medicine that has actually helped with my level of pain and it has allowed me to have a much higher quality of life!"


"I'm 38 ive been on stelara for 6 years and I was 80 % covered. within 6 months I was 95% clear. the only draw back is it doesn't work on my scalp and my fatigue over the years has gotten worse. some days I don't even want to move."


"Have had a mixture of Trigeminal Neuralgia and Cluster Migraines. (Chronic Paroxysmal Hemicrania) for 14 years. Have tried every single medication available and even had a Caudal Nueroplasty done 1 month ago. Nothing worked. Had severe pains up to 8 times a day all lasting around 40 minutes. Two weeks ago I had Botox injections. I have been pain free for 5 days. There are side effects like very stiff neck and shoulder muscles, slightly tight throat on swallowing, blurred vision from time to time and a slightly puffy right eye. Beyond that the Botox works for me and have no regrets. I can live with the discomfort I have now as I have a life again and do not get the chronic pains all day."