"Had IUD PUT IN IN April and continued on pill with this for two months.  Started spotting during my last week of pills and then received the period from hell and it pretty much has NOT stopped!  I went on this for heavy bleeding and long periods and was told it would more than likely eliminate my period.....however, just the opposite!  We are in July amd I have had a period, light bleeding or spotting EVERY day?  Wish I had have just endured the heavy periods for 9 or so days as this is ridiculous.  Thought about  having it removed but read that some people bleed for months after removal.  STRONGLY RECOMMEND NOT USING Mirena IUD."


"I had my procedure done recently and honestly it was quicker than expected. I experienced a little cramping within the first hour and then it went away. I haven't had any problems since. If you have a low tolerance for pain I would take ibuprofen about 30 mins before the insertion. You cannot measure some one else's experience with their placement because all of our bodies are different. If you are a person that experiences bleeding, it is likely you will see some spotting within the first 3 months. For people like myself I've been on BC for about 10 years, and I've always had a light menstrual so I knew I wasn't going to have very much spotting after my insertion."


"It took awhile to go to sleep on 10 mg so I took an additional 10. Up to 20 mg is allowed. I slept great. My sleep was deep and when I had to go to bathroom twice, I wqs able to fall right back. Slept late in am. Will keep trying 10 but will take an hour before bed tonight. Has great potential for all us insomniacs."


"I was diagnosed as bipolar 2 20 years ago and use lithium as mood stabilizer. After a period of discontinuation of drug I switch to depakote and after that I have disk herniation problem and ear pain ."


"I've personally had a great experience on Gianvi so far. I'm on my third month and I've actually been able to lose weight for the first time in so long! I do work out too, but I did before and was at a stand still. I am a bit scared though cause I may switch to Yaz, as for some reason it's way cheaper on my insurance over this generic. Really though, it's been great!"


"I was diagnosed with ADHD as a kid along with Asthma. A previous drug was being used however had to be stopped because of the review and side effects of being suicidal and doing things without worrying about the risk. Hard to explain... Anyways, ever since I started this drug, it has gone on a downhill. I have been using the drug for a very long time now, and to be honest , besides the tingling feeling I get sometimes using or taking a break from this drug, it doesn't help me at all. My parents think, thats it me that has to control ADHD but I cant, and this medicine isn't helping at all. I tried taking more dosage by myself and it still didn't work. Don't recommend at all. Btw I am 18 years old soon 19."


"This was like a miracle prescription! Works great, no side effects. I did learn to never put it on right after shaving my armpits though!"


"This seems to make me feel sleepy, and sleep better than the meds that the doctors have tried. I also like that I don't wake up feeling dopey and have that "hung over" feeling all day long that you get from some prescription meds."


"I have been taking ambien for years now, and I love it. I suffered from insomnia since I was a child and so far this has been the only medication that can put me to sleep. I would recommend it for anyone that needs to use a sleep aid, especially for a short term remedy it is perfect."


"I was hoping it would help with acne and birth control but I have gained 6 pounds in 2 weeks and acne is WORSE and no sex drive. "


"I have been on Pristiq for about 2 weeks now. I was taking 20MG of Lexapro (and gained almost 30 lbs in 2 months) and Effexor, which did absolutely nothing to help me. Pristiq kicked in right after the first dose. My husband was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer in 2003. He died in 2006. We had been married for 43 years. After 2 years, I still had not gotten back to my old self. After 2 days on Pristiq, I almost felt my normal self again. Thank you."


"Update from previous post. started 9/28/15 at 320lb, today 277lb that's 43 pounds in 20 weeks. I am losing pretty steady at 1 to 2 pounds each week.  Using a needle was the hardest thing and that fear was over after the first few days. Food just doesn't appeal to me while on Saxenda. I am literally having to make myself eat. I am doing a low carb diet and started low impact (P90) workout. Good luck to you, this has been a good product for me. No side affects."


"I have had episodes of depression throughout my life. I have been on ssri meds off and on. They never seemed to help and side effects were horrible, Tired lack of energy sexual side effects increased anxiety.  After my son was born I experienced the worst depression anxiety. After over 3yrs. I finally went to seek help and refused to take ssri meds. They first put me on buspar for anxiety which is a great alternative to other addictive meds. Then they added 150 mg. Welbutrin once in the morning. The first day I felt like I actually woke up for the first time in 3 years, had energy but after a week felt like it wore off too quick. I am being upped to 300my xl and hoping I'll get better results. Still best med I've ever tried!"


"After having IBS for about 20 years I went to a new GI doctor. After trying diets and numerous tests he put me on Xifaxan for IBS D. The first few days I had a grumbling stomach and it felt like my stomach might get worse. However after a week on Xifaxan my bowel movements were normal and I no longer needed to run to the bathroom. I even ate sugar for the first time in months and I had no reaction. I feel like my life has changed and I can go out without worries."


"All I can say it that it is a miracle medicine. I finally have my life back. There are side effects but it is worth it. I am in college and doing well. My doctors said that would never happen for me. They said that I would be in and out of the psych ward. I have not need to be in hospital in over five years. I can finally hold a job. Like I said I have my life back, something I was told would never happen. Seroquel XR is that reason for that. Regular Seroquel is great too it just made me sleep for 18 hours a day. Seroquel XR makes me sleepy but I no longer over sleep. Again I say I got my life back."


"Left Lexapro for Viibryd. First few weeks were fine. After about 5 weeks on 40 MG the terrible symptoms hit. Insane irritability, hostility, anger, anxiety, panic attacks, etc. My doctor with over 40 years experience told me not to even bother with a slow reduction. Just stop the medicine ASAP. He recommended taking 10 MG only if I felt withdrawal symptoms.  This was destroying my life."


"I began breaking out like crazy within a week of starting this."


"I got the Skyla inserted last week. Before I went to the appointment I was petrified by everything that I had read on the internet (I should know better). People saying that is was worse than child birth or that they passed out from the pain! In reality it took no more than 3 minutes with 2 major cramps. They each lasted a couple of seconds and were maybe a 4 out of 10 on the pain scale (and I don't usually get cramps at all). Afterwards there was very mild cramping (2 out of 10) on and off for a few hours, but then nothing! I got this done on the second day of my period, which turned into just light spotting for a day and then stopped all together. Since then I've had zero cramps or spotting! Love it!"


Brompheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine

"I went to the doctor for my preschooler and the 1st time, they sent me home with nothing but recommendations for OT remedies.  A week and a half later, no improvement, especially at night when coughing became unbearable for my little one.  They gave her Bromfed DM and diagnosed allergies on top of the cold.  Worked like a charm.  She was able to rest and fight the cold and was back to her old self.

Now, I have the cold, and I have tried Nyquil, cough drops, honey and lemon and tea remedies.  Nothing worked.  My daughter had a half bottle leftover,  (I do not have insurance for myself and don't qualify for any if you are wondering) so I had to do research on reactions, dosage, etc.  Mommy hasn't slept.  Hoping it works."


"I was diagnosed with UC and Crohn’s almost 14 years ago when I was 7. I exhausted my treatment options this year so I was approved for the biological Humira. After the initial loading dose I thought I was seeing improvement but it was hard to tell as I was also on prednisone to control my flare. After my second two injections I woke up the next morning with my symptoms in full swing again. I know it takes time to start working so I just went with it. About a week later I started experiencing bad back pain and thought I had pulled a muscle when I went to the ER they found multiple pulmonary embolisms in my lungs and kept me in the hospital for 9 days (they never found the cause for this so I say humira ) then back 2weeks later for a UC flare"


"I am 63 years old and have BHP which I controlled effectively for several years with Flomax and that family of medicines.  However, about 8 months ago, I began to suffer severe vertigo.  After several thousands of dollars of tests from a variety of specialists, I quit taking Doxazosin and that family of medicines and switched to Avodart.  The vertigo went away within a few days.  It took Avodart about a week to kick in and it is not as effective at improving flow as the others, but I can sleep all night without getting up.  However, as others have noted my libido plummeted to zero and I am not on testosterone replacement.  The two counteract each other and I just need to find the right mix that I am willing to live with."


"This is a good antipsychotic and does well for bipolar disorder. I was on 20mg per day when I suffered a severe manic episode, so it is possible to have episodes while on the medication, but I should point out that I was not taking it every day as I was supposed to.

The only side effects I get from this are restlessness, anxiety and slight tremors."


"I've been taking the mini pill for three months now!
My first period lasted three days with the first day heavy and the rest with spotting. I chose this mini pill for a few reasons. I have 4 day periods with heavy flow and horrible back pain. I love to snowboard so that wasn't going to be okay to be dealing with. As well, my family has a history of mental health to which I don't like to play with the chemistry in my body.
So far I've been on it for three months with one period! Of course I'm loving this mini pill but when is my period going to hit?! I haven't gained any weight and my breasts are not tender."


"I took econtra EZ last Friday night and its Thursday morning. I had just been off my period for 3 days  that's when I took it. On Monday, everything seemed fine and I was in the mall pushing the stroller and I got a headrush feeling where your hearing goes out and you're about to faint...but it didn't make me super dizzy and the right side of my head went back to normal while the left stayed that way my ear was like numb and the side of my face for like 15 mins,  I went to the ER they wanted to do a CT scan it was all ok. I started spotting Tuesday and now I'm bleeding like worse than my normal period .   I don't even have a uterine lining to be shedding. Never again I'm very concerned. "


"Used this for recently diagnosed adult ADD (no hyper-activity). What a difference it made. Started at 30mg, finished at 40mg (30mg plus 10mg patch). I finally finished my last class for a long overdue college degree and my family relationship has improved because I am able to stay on task, keep commitments and be focused and present when with other people. I loved putting it on and forgetting it until my alarm reminded me to remove it late in the day. Unfortunately, the skin itching and rashes got to be severe perhaps because I wore the patch from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. I went off the patch and still had red marks,  and raised bumps weeks later. I'm switching to Vyvanse next month."


"I've not been on humira for long, for about 4 months, but for me it has not helped with anything. Sure, I might get a little less pain every now and then, but I still feel like I'm being torn apart from the inside out after I eat or when I try to sleep.
I'm experiencing many side effects which aren't pleasant. A rare one which I have is being on my period for 2 months, coming off it for a week or two then it coming back on! I still get stomach pain, nausea, joint pain, soreness under my ribs, dry mouth and trouble swallowing, feeling lightheaded, night sweats, trouble sleeping and much more that my consultant decided to look right passed and keep me on this damn thing!
I had higher hopes for this, I'm quite disappointed to say the least."


"I have been taking Zomjg for Migraine for the past 10 years, I used to suffer for 2 to 3 days with migraine. I was prescribed a lot of different medications, with no success. The first time I took Zomig, it took my migraine away within 30 to 45 minutes. It has just about always taken all my headaches away from then on. Usually one 2.5 dose tablet takes it away. On occasion, I have to take a second dose. It has improved my quality of life greatly. I rarely have side effects also."


"I am 73, but an active man.  I suffer from not being able to empty my bladder due to an enlarged prostrate.  My new doctor put me on tamsulosin and it improved my urine flow, but not a massive difference to the number of times I need to urinate in a day, but I thought any improvement was worthwhile.  However, I noticed the last few times I had sex, the feeling I had with ejaculation seemed to diminish until now I have no sensual feeling at all, although it has not affected my drive or erection.  Having read some of the other comments, it seems that this drug is the culprit.  I think I will have to stop taking it and see if there is something else that might work."


"I have been on Gleevec since March 2007 when I was dignosed with Chronic Mylogenous Leukemia. I was sick for about 4 months on this drug with Nausea, leg swelling, pain so bad that I felt crippled by the end of every day and headaches. I had these symptoms even while taking Zofran with the drug.  My doctor's at MSKCC told me to hang in there saying I was going to wake up one day soon and feel better than ever. And then after 4 months, they were right. I remember that I woke up one morning, stretched my arms and legs and yawned and saw the sun shining through my bedroom window and I turned to my husband and said "I feel great"!  I have pretty much felt great since then and my life has thrived.  I am not just a survivor, I am a thriver!"


"I originally gave this medicine a thumbs down, as the side effects, nausea and leg cramps were too much. Decided to try it again at the prompting of my doctor and after a few days adjusted to it. 25mg dosage, the edema is gone and it seems to work with my beta blocker with no issues."


"I had Mirena inserted in 10/7/15 for heavy vaginal bleeding. I am 50 have had 2 children and have to say the insertion was painful. Since insertion I have been bleeding non stop along with heavy cramping and low back pain. The side effects have been horrible for me.. I have had major mood swings, anxiety, decreased appetite and no desire for sex whatsoever. I have recently been experiencing a stabbing pain in my right side which leaves me doubled over in pain for a short time. I had an ultrasound to make sure the Mirena did not move and was causing this pain to occur. Thankfully all results came back ok.. I have an appointment on 11/3 to have it checked but I am going to ask the doctor to remove it at that time.. not worth it to me."


"Doxy is amazing. If you stick to it for a while you will see results like you've never dreamed of. My skin looks GREAT and people compliment it all of the time. I hope it stays like this when I finish the last pill in 3 days. I took 100mg 2x a day for 3 months. Only drawback is the horrible nausea and vomiting I experienced when I didn't take it after or with a meal."


"I have constant mid-level depression and have also self medicated this with marijuana, helps a lot but only if you smoke all the time  so I decided to go to the docter and right away he started me off with 100mg zoloft and I just tried this for the next month, the first 2 weeks my emotions were uncontrollable happy, sad, angry, numb, energetic, then tired. So then after the 2 weeks I didn't feel depressed really but didn't feel happy either?just a neutral feeling. So i stopped and decided medical marjiuana works better for me."


"My period had just ended last week Tuesday. I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend literally yesterday afternoon. Caught up in the moment he released inside of me and I'm ovulating. I took Aftera last night at 630pm and I started spotting tonight."


"Smoked for 45yrs tried everything out there including hypnotism nothing worked . Tried Champix Nov15 2016 some weird dreams the first week a bit of nausea also a headache now and then. Happy to say I have not smoked after setting a date, within two weeks of starting pills slowly reduced to 2 or 3 cigs per day then quit, took 2x 0.5mg pills per day for the month of December then stopped.
All good so far still once in a while get an urge, but one thing I read Or heard that I find helps get through the urge is, the need for a smoke lasts about 3 minutes on average so I find something to do, now Feb/1st smoke and Champix free.
Good luck"


"I have hyperemesis gravidarum. Never have I experienced relief with Zofran, minimal, if at all. Constipation goes hand in hand with this drug and I'd rather have N&V all day than be as constipated as I am right now. You have to weigh your pros and cons with this drug, and it's not for me."


"I have been taking Seroquel (400 mg) for 8 years at bedtime for my bipolar II disorder - it works very well in calming the racing thoughts, the insomnia, the manic episodes and the overwhelming depression. However, it has caused some weight gain (20 lbs) and it does cause my heart to pound very hard about an hour and a half after I take it. Therefore my doctor has recently switched me to Geodon but I am still taking the Seroquel at 200 mg every other night because I was having withdrawal from stopping suddenly. Hopefully I will lose the weight I have gained on the Seroquel and will not experience the heart pounding side effect. Other than that, I highly recommend Seroquel. I give it an 8/10."


"I had very early onset of Essential Tremors.  Can remember it as far back as early grade school.  It is a progressive disorder and I am now 77 - need I say more.  Was about 30 before they put me on Inderal.  At about 50 something  when I went to a specialist that put me on Primidone.   Had to start slow.  Have worked it up to the max amount I can take due to my low weight.  It does  help, but wish I could take more."


"It  works  great."


"I've been on this medication a week so far. It's my second birth control ever. Hadn't been on birth control for about 5 years until my OBGYN gave me some sample packs of this. Honestly, after reading other reviews I was fairly scared to even try it. I will say, the first 2 and a half days were rough, particularly the second night. Lots of nausea and vomiting on the second night. Had a very slight headache for about 4 pills in. Took my 7th pill today. I feel pretty great! The side effects (for me) went away after about 3 pills. Maybe a little VERY slight and tolerable nausea here and there, mostly after waking up due to empty stomach. Make sure you take this medication when you have food in your stomach, for sure. Otherwise, two thumbs up!"


"Still working since June 12 now. The benefits of Belviq are great, weight loss:16 lbs, belly shrinking by 4 1/2 inches, blood pressure now normal, feeling great, feeling light.  Get a good diet don't think that you can still do MacDonalds, Wendys everyday. The pill won't fix that kind of behavior. It still takes a commitment from you, it just makes it easier to accomplish it."


"I've been on Seroquel for 5 years. I hated it at first because I was only in 7th grade, weighed only 130lbs and was on 900mg. When I first took it I slept for three and a half days. Now it gives me this horrible urge to eat and I can't stop. A few years back it was lowered to 600mg (still a little to high for my liking) but it has helped with my bipolar and my impulses. It does actually help but avoid being on such a high dose."


"You will lose pounds using this drug. This is a controlled substance here in the United States. I looked great when I lost 15 pounds using this medication - I give it 2 thumbs up!"


"I was vomiting in the mornings, after using it for 6 months, I thought I had a bad sore throat, got antibiotics, seemed better, but always have this hoarse throat with a lump feeling, stopped trulicity and it went away. I won't take it anymore, metformin will be it."


"I paid a doctor $65 online thru Contrave website and $100 for the medicine.  I've been doing exactly as prescribed with zero results.  I can't even tell I'm taking anything.  I have been on it for 2 months."


"I only wish I had started spironolactone sooner. It has completely stopped my hormonal cystic acne. I had suffered with large painful cysts about once monthly for the last few years (after ten acne-free years following Accutane in the 90s).

After starting spironolactone I did have one really major cyst come up right next to my nose which lasted a good week or so. It arose after approximately 4 weeks on the medicine (it was so large it could have had its own zip code). Since then I have been completely acne-free for about three months. Scars are finally beginning to fade. I'm finally not facing that - "oh God, is this the start of a cyst?" trauma every month. I can plan my days without worry of my skin cycle. I am thrilled!"


"I have been on Abilify for 5 years. I take 15 mg. Abilify has changed the quality of my life for the better. I take this pill when I can't sleep."


"I have been struggling with this a bacterial prostate infection (E Coli) for more than 3 years. Now finally after trying dozens of antibiotics, Avelox seemed to do a better job than Cipro or Levaquin, after 9 weeks I was cured."


"My 7 year old son has been on the 15mg patch going on his 4th month now and it has been a God send. He went from a C and D student at the start of the school year to an almost straight A student at the end. I have found that if I use adhesive remover and out a little lotion on the site after removal it manages the irritation. It definitely affects his appetite but no more so than any of the other medications that he has been on. Night and Day difference for us."


"Around the same time this year I have had a baby and shoulder surgery for osteoarthritis. Hence, I suffered from both shoulder pain AND post-partum depression. Percocet didn't stop the pain and Zoloft made me feel worse. My doctor prescribed Ultram and it is now my miracle pill! It helps with both issues. It allows me to be a normal functioning mom. I love how it helps my mood and physical pain!"


"Save your money. Doesn't work"


"Did nothing to help my depression. Made me feel suicidal and zombie like"


"I was given hydrochlorothiazide in combination with a beta blocker for high blood pressure. Sadly, this diuretic did not succeed in lowering my blood pressure.

The label says to take it no less than four hours before bed to avoid getting up in the night; however, I found myself getting up in the night even if I took the pill at 7 in the morning. During the day, however, there was not a major delta in urinary frequency or amount.
The diuretic actually made me sweat more. Somehow, this medication also cleared up my acne. My dermatologist confirmed that this is medically possible."


"Prescribed this after Effexor started wearing off after about 3 years. Started at 5mgs..it was working and I felt better than I had in YEARS but dose still too low..after 4 weeks doc upped dose to 10mgs. Felt like I was going to achieve remission. But into 3 week on 10 mgs...bombastic stomach pain! Not nausea..that's to be expected. Not stomach aches. When I'd take the pill, 10 minutes later, to get such a bad stomach pain to where I could not eat normally that entire day. Went back down to 5mg..but thoughts and sadness coming through. Tried 5mgs 2x a day...STOMACH PAIN. Back to 5mg but too low dose. Tried 10 mgs again..encased pill in bread to ease pain but seemed like the and normalcy went away and pain still there off and on. Stopped after 4 months."


"Threw weeks after the initial start of this birth control I lost all my hair and still losing. I asked the doctor will it affect my hair and they said it would not and it definitely did. I'm distraught. Still no period it it's going in two months. I'm worried this implant did servere damage to my body. I wish I never put that bc in my arm."


"I have had ibs-d my entire life. Would get extremely sick as a kid and lose a lot of weight in short periods of time. The pain is sometimes unbearable at times.  Nothing helped but to not eat for a few days. I've tried lots of different meds. Was out on this one for insomnia and wham it fixed my IBS in one dose. 10mg dose. I now poop like a normal person and can go out and not worry where the bathroom is all the time."


"I have received Remicade infusions to treat Crohn's. Felt bad right after the first infusion but was convinced by my physician to continue. I have also received Prolia by injection to treat osteoporosis. I decided to stop the Remicade after 3 infusions as I could feel no benefit and had felt very ill throughout. 6 months later I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer - this is in spite of having annual mammograms. I can't help but think the Remicade is linked to the eruption and rapid spread of my cancer. Beware!"


"Constipation"


"Aviane was my first and only birth control method. I did not experience any of the negative side-effects, save for some occasional bloating. It didn't affect my mood, and it was fairly easy to use. It's great, and I'm going to start up on it again now that I'm in a new relationship after a year of the single life. I'd still recommend using condoms as well, but from the sounds of it, other ladies find this pill very reliable!"


"Still delivered prematurely at 29 weeks! The injections were painful and the side effects were terrible. It's unfortunate that Makena is so expensive and ineffective."


"I've been on Prozac for 3 months now and I love it. Things aren't so negative anymore. "


"Definitely a good product."


"I wanted to write a review because I was skeptical after reading all of the negative reviews from people. I am a 24 year old female who is unable to take birth control pills because it makes my blood pressure high.

Insertion was easy, I had it done on my period and was given misoprostol to inset the night prior. About an hour prior to insertion I took 3 aleve. Insertion was uncomfortable, but by no means horrifying. I would say a 4 maybe a 5 on a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 being the most painful).

I've had some slight cramping afterwards, nothing worse than what I would have on a normal period. I've had my skyla for 11 days now, and have no cramping. I do have some irregular spotting though."


"Works pretty well after using it for several years. Works best on a totally empty stomach. Have had a glass of wine after taking 3 mg and for some reason it doesn't work as well for me. I wake up after only a couple of hours. All in all, I think it works great. I don't have the memory loss that I sometimes experience with Ambien."


"20mg oxycodone tablets. I take 60mg 5 times a day and it's the only pain med that works and doesn't drag on you and steal your soul!!"


"I started my first pack of Lo Loestrin Fe in May.  The first month I started pill on the first day of cycle.  My cycle lasted way longer than normal.  The second month of pill, only spotted about 3-4 days.  I am now currently on my third month and have had no bleeding yet.  It makes me feel better reading others that are experiencing same thing.  It will certainly be a money maker for companies who make pregnancy test - as missed periods make us all a little nervous.  I guess it's normal with this medication.  I enjoy reading different experiences.  Thanks!"


"Got on retinol because of acne scars. I was hesitant in the beginning because everyone complains about how it makes acne worse before it gets better. My advice to you is start out slowly and allow your skin to adjust. I started off with using it once a week..and gradually moved on to 3 times and I have not experienced purging.Also my skins pretty smooth and my scars are fading. Another thing...just use vaseline as a moisturizer...why should you bother your skin with extra chemicals? Also be wary of doctors who just hand you the retinol with no proper instructions. I researched extensively before buying the product and to my surprise the doctor couldn't even advise that only a pea-size amount is to be used. Patience pays people :)"


"I started taking tramadol 3 months ago and it works great. I've had lower back pain for years and heel pain mixed pretty bad pinched nerve that over the counter pain relief medicine didn't work. But since I started taking it my quality of life has improved so much I really didn't realize the pain I was in until the tramadol took it away. I have to admit that it does affect my mental state of mind and makes me feel more positive. I feel the positives out weight the negatives.  Great medicine."


"I am taking 2 x 300mg per day (plus 20 mg Lexapro, plus 30 mg Mirap). Anxiety is decreased, confidence is increased. I have dizziness, but I am able to drive ok. I have tremors and heart racing. No weight gain or other side effects yet. I feel the medicien helps my brain to be more constructive and ordered. I stopped taking the Lexapro a year ago, but my doctor doesn't know. Tried missing the Lyrica for two days and felt very low, not easy to get off this."


"I just started this medicine last week, I have not seen weight loss yet, or much change in my numbers.  BUT last week I did not exercise as much and did not eat strict to my diet, so hopefully this 2nd week I will start to see changes.  I really am hoping it helps with weight loss for me too!"


"I had this when I was in the hospital (9 times in 2 years).  It is the best medicine I have ever used.  I hate the feeling pain medicines give you.  This one just made me sleepy and pain free. Too bad they wouldn't let me take it at home.  I am now on the fentanyl patch instead."


"I get daily migraines and nothing helps me. I've tried everything you could think of Stadol helps my pain too an extent. I'd guess 60% with a max dose but in all fairness that is the best pain relief I get but it does have side effects with me all in all I'd say its helpful."


"I have had several back surgeries (neck broke) and this is the best medicine too help my condition. The spasms are so painful."


"Severe side effects rendered me unable to take ANY of the usually prescribed drugs for fibomyalgia. My Doctor suggested I tried Savella as a last ditch effort to find some relief. She was very up front about easing myself through the titration, suggesting I cut pills in half and take my time getting my dosage up. After reading user postings from several sights I was dreading starting it. Guess what? After the second day of half doses I went to full doses and am now finished with the titration pack. While not a 'miracle' this medication has given me significant improvement with pain and lack of energy. A little dizziness and mild hot flash 30 mins after dosing. My point is that not everyone has such difficulty with it. Don't be afraid to try it."


"Pro's

-Regular cycle

-No Cramps

-No Acne (other than a couple bumps a month)

-decreased period strength

Cons

-Morning Sickness (Felt nauseous anytime I had an empty stomach)

-Decreased sex drive

-Painful sex (unless there was a lot of foreplay)

-Remembering to take a pill on time, if you didn't your period could last 2 weeks

Notes

-Period would start the 3 days after taking the white pills."


"I'm currently starting my fourth pack of Lutera. This past month for me has been a bit nuts for me and my boyfriend. I've been overly emotional and anxious beyond belief. I AM dealing with emotional triggers but I feel Lutera has exacerbated things. I've had a loss of appetite but I don't know if that's because I'm loosing my mind. Ugh, birth control.  On the other side, my breast have been fuller than normal, which has been a perk. My flow and pre-menstrual physical symptoms have been just fine. No unusual cramping, spotting, etc. I'm continuing with Lutera for another 3 months and am hoping to see my emotions settle down. "


"Causes severe migraines in my case, weight gaining (I used to weigh 117lbs after using it for a couple of months I'm 130lbs). I haven't changed my diet, I am always careful what I eat and I cook at home. I go to the gym regularly I see nothing else I can blame for this situation. I am having mood swings and I get irritated a lot. I never had these symptoms when I was using Minulet, Femoden or Harmonet. I have been taking birth control for 9 years now. I will ask my doctor to change it."


"I have been on this birth control for about 4 months and this is the best month in the four years I've been on birth control. I have extremely HORRIBLE periods anything you think of has happened in my experiences with the several others, if your symptoms start out worse or don't clear right away try and stick it out so your body can get used to it.  Periods went from 14 days to 4 days...I'm loving it!"


"I took this about 3 years ago for a massive mental breakdown I was having panic attacks multiple times a day I couldn't get out of bed I couldn't leave the house I couldn't eat I couldn't do anything I was prescribed this and ativan and eventually after probably a month of horrid horrible experience I started to come out of my anxiety depression all of it I came off of the drug probably a couple months later and was completely fine for about 2 years with just normal anxiety that I could manage. I tried it again a couple weeks ago for the same reason and it was hell was suicidal within the first 3 days in every side effect I can think of I discontinued immediately now looking for something else "


"I did a 6 month treatment of Lupron and It wasn't that bad. The first couple of months I experienced migraines & hot flashes. For the reminder or the treatment, I continued to experience the hot flases but my mood swings became very uncomfortable for my family, friends, & me. I would one minute be calm & neutral...the next minute I would become mean & hateful. That was never how I was prior to the treatment. However, I completed my treatment in August 2009 and I haven't had any problems with my endometriosis at all. My doctor has now given me the option to either get pregnant or continue with birth control pills until I decide to become pregnant to maintain the endometriosis. I highly recommend this method if you can withstand the side effects."


"Been living with psoriasis for over 20 years. Tried everything from pills to ointments, it help a little but nothing like cosentyx. I am still in the early stages, just finished my weekly shots and I already see a huge improvement. The itch is completely gone and I can see the redness is clearing on a daily bases. Even my arm hair over the plaque has started growing again. I am thankful that I have insurance as I hear it is quite expensive ..10k per dose....I strongly recommend this treatment, it might change your life, it did for me.."


"great drug. mood has improved 100%. little to no side effects. I have been on different drugs for years

This one works. If u are depressed have anger issuses, trouble sleeping  this drug works. Finally after years of depression,  mood swings and uncontrolled anger , I have found peace of mind"


Insulin aspart / insulin aspart protamine

"Very helpful"


"I smoked for 17yrs and smoked almost 18 cigs a day, I am on day 8 with Champix and today is my first day with no smoking, the day before I smoked 5 and yesterday 3 cigs wow,  its so amazing how Champix works because every time you have a smoke the cig makes you feel more sick. You end up thinking twice to have another cig. I am so impressed with Champix even though I am suffering with nausea I give big thumbs up to Champix."


"I'm in my mid 30's & was diagnosed with ADHD approx 4 months ago. I started on 10 mg 2x a day & am currently on 20 mg 3 x a day. I tried Daytrana, the Ritalin patch, but it made me aggressive & hungry! In less than a month I had gained 20 lbs. I'm back on the pill & so far I love it! I wish I had this back in school! Unfortunately my mom wasn't a believer in ADHD. I am calmer, can think rationally vs going straight off emotions, the racing thoughts have ceased & I can complete tasks I start now. It's also given me more motivation in my life. Before Ritalin I was ready to give up on life & did nothing. I can now take care of responsibilities! My mood has even improved & my patience with my children & people in General has vastly improved."


"I started taking phentermine 3 days ago and I am already down 5 pounds following the 1200 calorie diet that was given to me. I am 5'9 started at 217lbs. Now 212. Also I am 30 years old. I was thin most of my life until I lost all controlled of my eating while pregnant. I also have a history of depression and anxiety, and I actually feel better on the phentermine. No anxiety attacks and feeling very happy. It seems to be working well. The prescribing doctor did tell me that it is very important to keep up on the water no less then 8 bottles a day. Maybe those having trouble losing will find this helps them. Good luck to all!"


"I have used this method of birth control because I tried the pill and it made me nauseous and the IUD was too much pain to insert. I used this for 2 years 5 months before removal. I just came to the point where I was tired of the side effects. Not knowing when my period would come or it coming for 30 days at a time was the least of the problem I faced. The real side effects that caused me to grow tired of this method are, was the fact that I had an extremely low sex drive. Mind you I'm married and only 28 years old. So having sex is a big deal for my husband as he is also 28. I felt tired every day no energy to do anything. Besides all of the I developed a really bad attitude towards everything. I would just get real angry for little thing."


"I found this drug to be just fine with no side effects. I'm using a generic brand. Some people say that generic is different, but I cannot see a difference."


"I'm giving this medication a 5 because, it did not help with sleep at all HOWEVER I found this medication very useful for nausea and dizziness. I occasionally get dizzy spells with nausea. I was told that when this happens I get small crystal formations inside my ear canal which cause the issue. I used to take Dramamine for it which helped some. I find that Hydroxyzine works much more efficiently. I recently was sick with food poisoning, LOTS of nausea almost 24 hours a day for nearly a week. This medication was a godsend for relieving the nausea."


"I can be locked in a freezer and still be soaking wet with sweat. If I must go outside the home,  I carry a damp hand towel and a big bottle of frozen ice cold water with a plastic fan that will cool me down.  But then everyone stares at me. I dread the days that I must go outside the home.  I am a prisoner in my own home.  Cancelling important doctor appointments, going without food, I mean every word I am saying.  I call tell this story over and over but, nobody really knows or cares, they don't walk in my shoes.  I also live with CHRONIC lower back pain for years."


"I am 42 years old. I have uterine fibroids which, for the past few years, have caused excessive bleeding during my periods.  It was miserable. SO, my doctor suggested the Mirena IUD. It emits the tiniest amount of progesterone (something that I was apparently lacking) and thins the uterine lining which would greatly reduce my bleeding. Insertion was very painful for me. But I have never had kids. There were a few months of adjustment. I experienced quite a bit of body aches- my lower back and hips, legs and feet. That all went away. My periods are VERY light now. and my life is back to normal. It is now January and I feel great! So glad I did it."


"I have had my Implanon since January 2012 at my 6 week check up after having my daughter. I love it for the fact that I do not have to remember to take a pill, I hate it more for the fact that at my 6 week check up, I was already back down to my pre-pregnancy weight, and after about a month of Implanon, my weight started to sky rocket. The other bad thing for me is that my periods are out of control. I started out having it for a month and a half straight, then it went away for a week and I got it again for 2 months. It would go away for 2 months and it would come back for a week and so on. It is very unpredictable. Overall, it serves it main purpose, but it does come with a lot of extra weight, mood swings, and lowered sex drive."


"My 14 yr old son has been on Vimpat coupled with Keppra and although it is not recommended for children, it has given me peace of mind.  He has been seizure free for over two years.  Side effects appear to be minimal, he does have short term memory loss, like walking into the kitchen and forgetting why he came in there.  He especially forgets chores, but I don't know if it's because of the medicine or because he is just a typical lazy teenager."


"I've used this product before with no problems.   However, I took a dose at 6AM this morning because of a nagging cough and have been extremely sick ever since.  Horrible diarrhea, dizziness and nausea.  Sitting in bed with a trash can next to me wishing that I would just throw up so I'd feel better.  I hope this doesn't last 12 hours.  I'm getting to old to waste a day in bed."


"Age 23. I had my 1st Mirena at age 18 due to very heavy and painful periods. The first 3 years my period had stopped (can't remember after what month)  with just a few days of spotting here and there. During the last 2 year of my Mirena insertion, my period returned. They were normal when compared to my periods before the insertion. So I had a new Mirena inserted 12/14/16. It's been 5 months and  I have had very heavy periods every month with painful cramps. I have to empty my menstrual cup every 3 hours (when nomal periods can go 12hrs without emptying). I'm going to wait another month to see what happens but I might switch to the pill if this continues. Has anyone's period stopped after 6 months or a year?"


"Female, 27 y.o., 20mg, also taking Bupropion.
It really helped to "lift the fog" of my depression.  My boyfriend noticed my mood lift within a couple days.  It all but killed my appetite and I lost a lot of weight quickly; 17 lbs within a few weeks, 1-2 pounds a day.  My appetite gradually returned and my weight plateaued.
I experienced a different side effect every day during the 1st week. Numb; dizzy; nauseous; migraines. I quit imbibing because it only made me sleepy with a headache. That may have contributed to weight-loss and eventual regain as my alcohol tolerance returned to some degree. I still get the headaches, though less frequently, and I'll take a headache over crippling anxiety and depression any old day."


"I've taken 4 shots of this med and it's a wonder drug to me.  My fasting sugars used to be 140-200 now numbers are 85-120. I've had zero issues with this med I also take invokana I'm very pleased"


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


"Had cold sores since I was in primary school and am now 18. Take a dosage of 1500mg of Famvir in one dose. Works great for me and stops the virus, leaving only a red mark for about 3 days. Side effects: tiredness, nothing serious though."


"I've been getting Orthovisc injections for 12 years, I'm 52, just had first of 3 again this am.  Makes big difference for me, and has.  Tried another brand, 3 shots in one, yikes and didn't last.  Yes the 3rd shot more painful, and yes feels a bit wobbly at first after each injection but gone within a day.  Still snowboarding, hiking, paddle boarding, wakesurfing more than wakeboarding (that is impact).  Thank you for orthovisc.  PS side note, have a reputable orthopedic with great PA's who mostly do the injections.  It can go crazy painful bad with that long needle."


"I was taking regular Ambien and was waking up after a few hours and not able to get back to sleep. I switched to Ambien CR and have been sleeping through the night. I have not experienced any side effects."


"This drug really works, but you should be careful if you excersize or somehow get busy and forget to take a lunch/snack break while at work.  I recently had an exprerience where I was backed up at my job working at a steel mill and experienced dizziness, rapid heartbeat, "the shakes" etc.  I recognized the symptoms as low blood sugar and immediatly stopped and drank a low glucose energy drink.  My symptoms went away after 10 minutes.  So be aware. "


"great medicine for strange thinking or ocd. gained over 70lbs though"


"I researched IUD's extensively before actually deciding to consult my gynecologist about getting one. I wanted to get off the pill as it caused me weight gain and water retention and the amount of hormones makes it hard for women to build muscle,& as someone who works out a decent amount, I wasn't seeing much progress. My gyno suggested Skyla, as it is a low hormone dose. I was reading horror stories online about the process & almost didn't get one. Thank god I didn't give into my fears because I love having an IUD. The process was not bad at all. When inserted, I felt more pressure than pain. I had cramps for the following 24 hrs, spotted a week,&my first period was the lightest its ever been. Based on my experience, 10/10 would recommend"


"Over the past few years I have increasingly been plagued by debilitating allergies.  I have gotten shots and taken Zyrtec, and other allergy meds daily without complete results.  Xyzal was recently prescribed and I have had excellent results.  I haven't felt this good in years (at the height of allergy season, too)."


"The only thing available that works for me."


"Started this pill in Apr 2016 it was okay at first, periods became lighter, the cramps were unbearable. Very moody, tired,headaches, dry skin, and now four months in my period was late. When it finally came it has been going on two weeks. Not to mention my face started to swell my lips and hands were swelling up and having difficulty breathing. I just threw the medicine in the trash. Will not take it anymore."


"this scary because I had a blood transfusion because of heavy bleeding, I thought I would get relief but no. I have been in pain since day one  I would deal with everything if it would just stop my bleeding .The cramps are so severe Ibuprofen isn't even working I'm definitely switching . I would advise ladies to take note of all these stories because if I had saw this I wouldn't take this at all. I'm in hell right now"


"I'm a diabetic and have frequent UTI'S.  I have used this drug and after the first dose I have had relief. I'm allergic to EVERYTHING  but so far I have had not one side effect."


"I'm a c-level exec for a mid-sized health system. Got to this position in life because  I work hard and am smart. What I'm not good at, is public speaking. I would get so nervous before public speaking situations that I would want to run. I faced them all head-on but certainly experienced some humiliation and embarrassment. Been taking 30-40 mg of Propranolol for about a year as needed...probably 6-7 times in the past year. The med truly has given me the relief needed and made these presentations and even certain social situations almost enjoyable. I'm not sure why this medicine isn't recommended more other than it works so well that that psychotropic meds may not be needed."


"I have been on Gilenya for 3 months now for my Multiple Sclerosis and am very very impressed. I have had no side effects."


"First time I've ever had a yeast infection and let's be real here, ain't nobody got time for that! It felt like Lucifer himself had sent an army of ants to torture me endlessly. By the second day I thought, "not today, Satan," and promptly shuttled myself to the pharmacy, speeding in anticipation of itch relief. I got the monistat, inserted that stuff, and boy can I say I've never been so happy about an egg resting in and about my lady zone. It's been about an hour and a half and the product has exorcised the demons of irritation from my body, already. I have had none of the side effects that the other women  had in the reviews before mine.   "


"I am 21, 5ft .5in female and I got to my heaviest point, weighing in at 155.2. I have never been more than 130. I tried weight watchers and I worked out for about 45-1hr every day and nothing was helping...anyway, I went to my dr and he said he felt I reached a plateau, where it was very hard for me to lose the weight. I was proscribed Adipex tablets on 11/17/15 and today, 12/1/15, I am down 11.2lbs. That is 11.2lbs in exactly 2 weeks!! After losing about 5lbs I felt so much better already. I have not had any horrible side effects. I have dry mouth if I don't drink much and I barely ever eat anything. I have to force myself to eat. Other than that, I have nothing bad to say about it. I definitely would recommend it! Will update in 2 weeks!"


"Surprisingly great experience after two months, no side effects other than acid reflux, but taking with Zantac daily resolved that side effect. 30mg dose and take with Lithium. More energy, happier, able to function normally."


"I first started off with Ortho Tri-Cyclen lo. I had heavy periods and for the first 3 months I almost fainted everyday. Then I switched to Lutera and I got a migraine everyday. I had bad cramps but very light period. Then switched to Aviane. I haven't had a single migraine and I still have very short light periods that last about 2-3 days. Just awesome."


"Terrible did nothing for pain, all I did was sleep and feel letharigic. Pain increased dramatically, I am totally miserable."


"Had put in place 6 weeks post partum. Had no symptoms other than I don't think I've lost as much baby weight. Same diet as with previous babies. Perhaps I'm older but it is unusual how my body is acting.

Also, periods are terrible. Second time out of 4 periods that I've thought I was pregnant. I've always had 24 day cycles with a 2 or 3 day flow. Now there is no consistency and a 7 day flow. And I'm going on 36 days no period so I'm going to take a pregnancy test. I don't like not knowing!! :("


"Had to take in prep for colonoscopy. It tastes awful, thick salty, lemony water. It really helps to drink through a straw, I had to put cordial in it in the end to get through it. I had the split course, after starting at 6pm and taking 2 hrs to get the first litre down all I could think about was having to drink another litre at 8am.

Didn't start to have bowel movement until about an hour after I'd finished about 9:15pm, once I started I was on the toilet for about 2 hrs, not painful and watery straight away. Was up in the night about 2am for another hour, but that's not unusual for me. Just started the 2nd litre doused in cordial. Will let you know how I get on"


"This drug (20 mg) works for me to a certain degree.  I'm still depressed at sporatic times and sometimes almost suicidal (But less so than I was before).  I'm also taking it for anxiety, but I also take Klonopin (1 mg).  The anxiety I had for 15 years has subsided considerably, but the depression still persists. I do have strange side effects on this drug, like extreme restlessness (especially at night), and I sometimes feel like screaming- which never happened to me before.  My family says I act strangely, and I must try to control my idiosyncrasies.  My strange behavior only happens on some days.  Maybe it isn't the right drug for me.  It has helped though- even if the side effects are annoying."


"Great I lost weight"


"I have heard people complain that Ativan is addictive, but I myself have been taking off and on for years and have had little dificulty in stopping at any time."


"I love this medicine, when it works.  Recently I've had a problem with it failing to inject.  I will press it on my leg and nothing happens.  I've reported the problem to ENDO and never heard back.  I also reported the problem to CVS.  In both cases I turned over the non-working needle less shots.  I really depend on this medicine when I have migraines because it works like a charm but i find the injections to be unreliable..."


"I have post traumatic stress disorder. Helped flashbacks."


"Did not improve nausea.   It gave me a migraine like headache."


"Two weeks had flu symptoms. Went to ER next day with horrible headache, fever, body aches.  Tested positive for flu and prescribed Tamiflu. Took right away w/ food and felt even worse! Throwing up, acid in my stomach, insomnia and then got the panic attacks and depression.  I did some reading and there can be issues with this w/Tamiflu.  I am not on any anti-depression medication or anything.  But I actually felt like I could die and it would be better.  The thoughts racing through my head were horrible.  Dr. gave me Ativan to help me sleep and calm down. Only took 1/2 pill at night to help sleep.  I got over the flu after about 5 days.  Another 2 days of feeling bad from flu would have been better than what I experienced. Never again!"


"I decided to write a review since I did not see anyone mention PCOS.  I have been on Gianvi since October 2009.  It is now June 2011.  I initially took Yaz until I was switched to the generic version, Gianvi.  Both medications have not given me any issues.  My periods are normal, no cramps (I never had any to begin with), reduced acne, and maintained weight.  I have always been an emotional person to some degree.  This hasn't seemed to increase my emotions and I do not get angry or get headaches as some as said.  My only worry is getting blood clots or DVT as I've recently read.  "


"I have been on this medication for 3 months now.  Mainly taking it to reduce PMS symptoms and it is working.  The first few weeks I felt really tired, not hungry, and just all over weird.  After the first month, those side effects subsided.  I have not gained any weight and do not have those "moments of rage" I would get before my period.  I don't plan on being on it forever but I will take it as long as I see fit."


"I have been taking cyprohetadine for two years. I started taking it when I was 29 years old and weighing 114. I now Weigh 142 pounds something impossible for me before because no matter how much I ate or what protein shakes I took I just couldn't gain weight. All my life I use to be depressed about my weight now I feel good in my skin."


"Been on this tablet about a month now. Even though my doctor said it won't take effect till about 6 weeks, it practically worked for me after a day because my nervous system would be very sensitive to any tablets. I'm on this tablet about a month now and to be honest it has taken away the majority of my anxiety, and panic attacks which I used to get severely. I still get flutters in my heart and rapid heart beat sometimes but nothing I can't handle. My dreams are really weird sometimes like really strange but that's to be expected I suppose. Took 20mg forgetting was supposed to take 10mg, was way too strong for me so on 10mg now, can function with that. "


"This has helped me so much! I was prescribed this for my anxiety but also have a history of depression. The first day on this I noticed a huge difference. I went from having anxiety attacks 5  times a day to basically none. I'm so happy I got lucky with my first try at any antidepressant. This really is great."


"Worst headache ever - over 10 days of pain trying every pain reliever nothing helped. I even had pain when I moved or shook my head and walking down stairs. Went to the Dr. This morning and he wasn't sure if it's from tension or allergies. Got this prescription came home took two laid down took a nap, woke up 100% better."


"I've been contrave for almost 2 months I haven't lost a single pound I still get hungry. Oh my goodness the sweating is horrible please help I don't know if i should give up on it."


"Great medicine!  I have tried Risperdal, Seroquel, Zyprexa, Trazadone, and more... and landing on Latuda was a blessing.  Between it in the evening and Lamictal in the morning, I am right as rain.  Only complaint is the nausea - but this can be avoided by drinking strong lemon water with the 350 calories you must consume along with your dose.  And avoid any foods or herbs or teas that interact with the CYP3A4 liver enzyme, to stay liver and heart healthy.  That's it!"


"Ever since I was young I have been constantly worried and anxious. I also had an eating disorder, and I was put on Zyprexa for food related anxiety. Zyprexa made me into a zombie, but once I recovered I took Zoloft for my anxiety and love it! It has put all of the little worries in my life into perspective and helped me handle disappointment and stress much better. I don't get hungry very often, but I rarely feel nauseous. My social life has gone up a lot since I've taken this, and I sleep like a baby at night. My only complaint is that I get incredibly energetic and distracted easily and do not respond well if I don't take it for a couple days. Love it though!"


"I've been taking it for over a year now (going on 2). I've really had no adverse side effects. I used to get hormonal acne the week before my period on my chin, and once I took the pills I stopped breaking out. I didn't gain weight. It also helped extremely for my mood swings that I used to get before my period. I would randomly get upset and the pill has really helped me control my emotions better.  They only thing is you have to be consistent and not skip any days. As soon as I skipped a day, I noticed some side effects (ex. minor breakouts). Overall I really love it. Not everyone's body reacts the same."


"It was a year ago I was put on Adderall XR. The difference it has made in my life can not even be explained with words. At 36 yrs of age I went to my family doctor and got real honest. It was a humbling experience. I have suffered with drug addiction, depression and major depression for many years. Being called and labeled so many things since I was 15. I really was not sold on my doctor saying I was a clear cut case of ADHD. Of course I saw three different doctors in about three months and tried three different meds before my doctor put me on Adderall.  After being on it for a year. I have got involved in a ministry, moved across the country and am starting a new business in Texas. My wife of 14 years can't believe the difference."


"I started taking Lo Loestrin when I was in high school (for painful periods) 5 years ago and it was great. My periods got so much lighter and I loved it.

I did get nauseous occasionally and sometimes had breakthrough bleeding but nothing too crazy... I could live with it.

All of the sudden in the past year and even moreso in the past few months, I have had decreased libido and mood swings. The libido issue is really taking a toll on my relationship so i've decided to switch.

I do still recommend this pill though. I overall had a good experience with it, especially for my awful periods."


"This is a great medication to bring FBS and A1c down ,if number is all that matters. I started getting frequent yeast infections, Thrush and bladder infections. Polydipsia and polyuria were the other nuisance. Weight loss mainly was from diuresis. While I was on this, I was plagued with severe depression, never heard this anywhere else. Anyway after stopping the med, I am free of depression, life is worth living, my sugars are under control with insulin and diet."


"I've had Implanon for about two weeks, and I don't feel any different than I did before. A few of my friends who got Implanon said that they didn't stop bleeding for six to eight months, so I was a little worried. But I had it implanted in the middle of my period, and the second day after I had it inserted, my period was over. The only thing I can say is don't do anything strenuous with the arm you get it in. I play on a high school softball team, and it's been hurting me because I've refused to not play. So, all in all, the irritation I'm getting every now and then from my Implanon is entirely my fault. But it's great to know that I don't need to remember to take a pill or anything. Worry-free birth control. That's the way to go."


"I started Adipex on 9/19/2011 starting weight was 202 being 5ft tall and only 23 with five kids since my doctor started me on the pills. I now weigh 187.6 pounds. I work out Monday through to Friday. I love it. I feel better my goal is to lose 60 pounds and I'm not stopping until I get there. I drink nothing but water everyday. I get dry mouth a lot but that's about it. I recommend this pill to anyone. I used to sleep all day, now I'm up all day. The pill has changed me as a person. I still have a lot to lose until I reach my goal."


"I was nervous all day waiting for my first pill and was kind of shaking during my dinner, I took my pill right after that. Two hours later I felt relaxed, a little dizzy, my ears were hearing a whistle, my face was a little red but I was happy."


"The brand that you get makes a huge difference. I can only find the Apotex  brand at the pharmacies within a 70 mile range(25mcg/hr). Some times these patches have very little or no effect on my pain.I am sure it is the lack of consistent medication on some of the patches because I have actually suffered through about 24 hours of no relief then take the patch off and try a new patch,my pain was better 5 minutes later.By each patch being so inconsistent, it can not possibly control my pain consistently.My friend uses Pac brand which she has her pharmacy order, and says they work fine.I will check reviews on different brands and try to have them ordered."


"I am an RN, I NEVER write reviews but thought I would clear up some confusion. Tretinoin should be use at first every other or every 2 nd night to start with depending on how red, irritated & dry your skin is and work up to nightly application. Yes, your skin will look worse before it gets better. Stick with it. If you start the product and stop your results will be like starting all over again each time you stop, terrible. Apply only at night, use gentle cleanser or just water in the morning with a good moisturizer.  I recommend ceravae it has ceramides essential in maintaining moisture. I've had acne for years I'm 47 and have used tretinoin for 2 years now. My skin has never looked better. Follow the steps, be patient you'll be glad."


"I am a 20 year old female. I have been taking 50mg Vyvanse for about 3 months or so. I started taking it during the summer and so my schedule of taking it was rather irregular which caused me to have insomnia and decrease my appetite. I have started school now and it works wonders. I am able to concentrate in class and I have motivation to actually do my homework. I even wish I were in school longer..strange I know. I have experienced the side effects from it, more recently though. I have noticed my heart will race for no real reason, I have become more irritable and on edge (although I'm pretty sure I was like that before), and I tend to get kind of agitated at very minuscule things."


"I have mixed feelings about this pill. Took this birth control for about 3 years, my periods were great! Very light and regular. But for about the last year my mood swings have been terrible and I’ve developed anxiety. I’ve also noticed my hair has thinned tremendously which is devastating for me as I’ve always had the thickest healthiest hair until this pill :( so I’m now switching pills and hopefully my hair and normal moods will come back!"


"I took this pill for the first time in college because of abnormally heavy and frequent periods. I stayed on it for about 6 months before stopping once my cycle levelled out. During this short time taking the pill I was very anxious, nervous, and depressed. I started taking the same pill again about a year ago for the same reasons. I have noticed over the last few months that I go through spats of depression and I am always anxious. I am beginning to wonder if there is a correlation between the pill and anxiety/depression. Other than that this pill has been great for me; no weight gain, no acne, and my last period was 8 months ago. Decent pill, but planning to talk to my doctor soon to look into other options."


"Works immediately and eczema is gone in 1-3 days completely."


"I have had GERD since I was 19 years. For some reason I eat Ketchup with everything. I am 31 now. I've use Nexium in the past and my acid reflux always went away. Recently I've had upper back pains, cold chills, stomach and heart burns and the worse belly pain ever after I ate. The doctor sent me for a blood test which came back negative for any infections. I was placed on Nexium. Within 2 days I felt much better. I would recommend this for anyone. Wish I tried it before I did the ultrasound of my kidney, liver and gallbladder together with a chest x ray. I guess you got to pay a high price for a good product like Nexium. But I don't mind. I feel much better now."


"I was diagnosed with pneumonia and was given levaquin 750 mg for 10 days. I'm on day 6 and everyday I get fever, shivers and chills not to mention the extremely bad headaches!!I'm going to let levaquin go !! I am going to throw the rest of the pills. I have no idea how do they prescribe it!"


"Works really well for panic disorder for at night. I don't normally tolerate a lot of medicines!"


"This pill is very trust worthy! I am 17 years old, turning 18 and had unprotected sex with my boyfriend for the first time. He had gotten off inside of me around 10pm. The next day I went out and got plan b and took it around 5pm and took the next pill 12 hours later. I started researching and freaking out and I realized we had donei t on the exact days I was supposedly ovulating! Thank goodness my period started two weeks later on the exact date it was suppose to. I had minor stomach pains and spotting from the pill a few days after take but nothing major. Stop stressing, the pill works."


"I have been taking this birth control pill since November 2010. Best pill yet. I've taken a few others. I even tried the Depo shot and that's what caused my irregular period. I guess you stop bleeding after the 3rd shot, and each shot lasted for 3 months. Now I rely on pills to keep my cycle regular. Anyways so that's why I say this pill is the best for me, everyone is different. I don't have mood swings anymore, don't break out, my sex drive actually increased, my libido is sky high, my boyfriend can't even keep up. But no growth in the breasts. Sometimes they get a little tender, not to crazy."


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"Two months ago, I was unable to work or to drive myself to my own doctors' appointments. Now, I can exercise upright, go out to a bar with my friends, work every day, and am completing applications to go to law school in the fall. Mehtylphenidate, in combination with midodrine and atenolol, has taken me from complete disability to at least some semblance of normalcy, although I still have to be aware of my body, pace myself, and monitor my physical activity."


"Almost a week after switching to Taytulla I knew something was wrong. I figured my body was going through an adjustment period, but 2 more weeks went by and every single day has been hell. I'm nauseous, I get light-headed, I have double vision, and I have a weird taste in my mouth that just won't go away. The actual gel capsule itself is dangerous too. I have no issues with swallowing gel capsules usually but one day I almost choked while trying to swallow it. Oddly enough, the Taytulla glided over my tongue while I swallowed water. When I attempted a breath, the slippery coating allowed it to slip right into my windpipe. I was aggressively coughing until it finally came back out. My body feels like it's going haywire, I'm switching back."


"I have benefited a lot with this medication. Only problem I have is taking it too late in the day and having insomnia side effects. Like right now its 3:30 am on a school night and I cant sleep! Do not take Adderall after a certain hour."


"I have always been a size 0 my whole life and weighed 100 pounds, after taking aviane pills I noticed I started eating a lot and gained 20 pounds within less than a year all the weight went to my belly and my neck it was awful and now I'm trying to lose the weight and of course I'm off"


"I've only been on it for a month but so far no negative experience. I have been spotting here and there for about a week or so but my actual period was so short compared to how it normally is! My periods are usually 6 to 7 days long and I experience heavy bleeding but on BC, it was much lighter and lasted about 4 days. I did experience some nausea the first week but none after that. No noticeable weight gain yet so so far, it's been pretty pleasant."


"Best decision I have ever made. Been on 40 mgs for about a week and a half and I already feel better, don't even want the other drugs I was doing, pretty much anything short of a needle. I have more energy and I am already starting to feel like myself again. Just my experience, I know everyone is different. I give 8 out of 10 effectiveness."


"Sporonox works so much better than other medicines or vaginal creams."


"For a few days I had what I thought was a pimple in the opening of my right nostril. Finally I softened it with warm water and it popped. BIG MISTAKE! DONT DO IT!
Within a day the right nostril was reddish purple and swollen, my cheek bones hurt, my upper gums were enflamed, even my teeth hurt. There were now 3 more in my nose. I went to urgent care and Dr said it was cellulitis/staph infection, put me on Bactrim (2x's a day/10days) and topical (Mupirocin 2%) that can be used in nose even though it says not for internal use: mouth, nose, ears.
This is my 5th dose, btwn day 2&3. Still in a lot of pain but original "pimple" seems to have a brownish coloring possibly on the way to scabbing
Definitely headache provoking, taking with Tylenol."


"First birth control pill I've tried. The first month I had spotting and a normal period. The second month I had light spotting and an extremely light 2 day period. This medication made me depressed and tired. I am now two weeks into Beyaz"


"I've been on Zoloft for about a year.  Sure, my sex drive has decreased and my weight has increased, but I no longer feel like I'm falling apart at the seams, and I'm genuinely happy.  My doctor tried to increase my dose once, and I was so perky that I couldn't concentrate at work!  50mg is plenty for me!"


"I've tried pretty much all of the usual medications to manage my blood pressure since being diagnosed with malignant hypertension (200/130) about three years ago, and none of them did more than just take the edge off and caused new and "interesting" side effects. My Dr. suggested Micardis about four months ago, and my blood pressure has been consistently 100-110/60-70 ever since. No side effects."


"In 2015, my water broke and I had my daughter at 35 weeks. Lucky she was just fine at 5 lbs 10 oz and came home with us. When I got pregnant with my son early this year, my OB recommend the Makena injection. I started the weekly injection at 16 weeks and continued it until 36 weeks. The shot was occasionally painful and sometimes I would have a itchy red bump at the injection site. My water broke 4 days after the last shot and I had my son when I was 36w6d. He was 7lbs 13 oz and was perfectly healthy. It is hard to tell if the Makena injection worked or not but if I wasn't on it, who knows, he may have came sooner so I am glad I decided to do the shot."


"I started this pill after having a bad experience with Tri-Sprintec.  I loved the fact that with TriSprintec, my breasts were bigger and I had very little acne, but it made me change into an emotional crazy person I didn't recognize. I love Sprintec for the fact that it doesn't change my mood in the least, and my body has not changed from taking it. However, it does not seem to help my very stubborn moderate acne. My face is very oily and very breakout prone. I am also UTI prone, and I have had 4 UTIs while being on this pill. Overall, this is a very good pill if you are small, want a lower dose pill, and don't have acne."


"I've started jardiance 25mg 3 days ago first day I was going to the toilet every 45 mins, second day just over an hour. My sugar levels have gone down plus I've lost 2lb in 3  days ..no side effects yet fingers crossed.."


"I had this put in at my post partum check up back in January and I so far love it. I have put on weight, but that's because I boredom eat. I've always had bad adult acne, so I haven't noticed that side effect. My period is wonky, pretty much all of February I had it, and part of March. Have it a few days, gone a few days, etc. I haven't had my period since March though. This has been my favorite birth control."


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"I am taking this birth control solely for the purpose to help clear my skin. Although my acne is mild-moderate, I've found that taking birth control helps alleviate it. The only real side-effects I'm experiencing with Loseasonique are mood swings (only the first month of the pack), breast tenderness which can be really be painful sometimes, and increase in cup size (something my boyfriend doesn't mind). The birth control has helped clear my skin, but hasn't been as good as some of the others I've taken. Time will tell, as is for any medication, so I'm going to keep taking it and see what happens."


"I've had my implant in for 7 months. Despite being anxious about weight gain, I was able to meet my weight loss goal of 10 lbs. Acne was a problem for the first few months but eventually cleared itself up. The main problem has been breakthrough bleeding, which went on for 4 months. My doctor finally prescribed the pill (Yaz) to help. I've gone through two months of the pill with my implant in and weened myself off of it until the bleeding was gone. Admittedly it wasn't fun at times, especially for the first few months, but sticking with it for awhile will be worth not having to worry about pregnancy and possibly not having another period for awhile, or at least being regular."


"I love this! I'm 19 and never had sex or been pregnant. The insertion was honestly just about as painful as an ovarian cyst I had burst less than a year ago. IUD insertion pain lasted for about 2 minutes, and after they took out the long metal tools used to pry open the cervix, I felt kind of nauseous and like I had major period cramps. I laid down for about 5 minutes afterward. Now, three weeks later, my discharge is a bit more than normal and there is blood streaking it, just the lightest tint though. But I absolutely LOVE this birth control.
My mom had hers in for about 5 years but got pregnant after it slipped down, the fetus conceived above the IUD. The baby had a .04% chance of living after removal, and today she is six years old."


"Works better than 5MG Oxycodone.  I do not feel that the 5/325 Norco works at all but the 10/325 does help. Some people can & will get an upset stomach when taking it. All you have to do is ask for some nausea medication to go with it. I think it is a bit rediculous that it is so hard to get, especially when you ARE in extreme pain. I honestly feel that it helps with my fibromyalgia pain as well, not fully but it does help."


"Tamiflu rocks! Had horrible chills, headache, cough, body aches, and temperatures over 101.  Took my first pill on the second day of the flu and was 60% better the following morning and feeling almost normal by that afternoon.  No side effects that I could tell.  I had a flu shot but got it anyway.  Just my luck."


"I was 120mg. Was great for my mood, but I had several side effects including: increase blood pressure, tachycardia, urinary hesitation, constipation, bloating, stomach pain, dry mouth, nausea, and UTI. My Dr. told me to choose whether I wanted to feel good mentally or physically. Looking for new Dr. I think I deserve both.  one without the  other is simply existing,and I want to live life happy and healthy."


"I have been on this pill for 5 weeks. I started it the 3rd day of my period as my Dr instructed. It seemed to make my period go away!  That was nice. I have consistently taken the pill every morning at approx the same time. I have not spotted at all. I have not been on any pill in at least 15 years. I'm 35 with heavy periods and cramps and taking it just for that. As my cycle is around 35 days I'm anxious to see if it shows up or if this pill is already working!  I hope it's working because I've been a hormonal mess and my skin has been breaking out. Pros and cons are currently even."


"I'm glad it works for most people - it most definitely did not work for me. My doctor warned me about feeling tingly but that wasn't all-I took it at night like I used to do with Imitrex.My migraine had progressed to the point of not being able to function, nausea-the usual. I woke up and felt groggy, probably shouldn't have gone into work and DRIVE my kids to school but, the pain was done, it was a good 12 hours since I had taken the medication so I figured I was OK. Boy was I wrong. I could not function, my brain was dead BUT the worst part was the uncontrollable sobbing. I was crying for no apparent reason, for HOURS- The whole day! I had to leave work and have my mom pick up my kids and take care of me-nausea lasted all day too. NOPE!"


"I had been on the same birth control for over 10 years and only switched to Lo Loestrin Fe to see if it would be better for my high blood pressure. During the first two weeks I had severe mood swings. I gained about 7 lbs and my breasts increased almost a full cup size. They were big enough already and I hate that most of my tops are tighter in the chest area. I've been on it for 5 months now and can't shake the extra weight I've gained. But my real problem with this birth control is how expensive it is. I can't afford it anymore and I'm thinking about going back to my old birth control."


"Improved the go; no help on the flow."


"I started with 2 days of bad indigestion then nausea and frequent small movements all day soft but tiny amounts. After few days took amitriptyline and next day was completely fine and no motion all day. Down side had very dry mouth. Doctor said to try going back on. Voiceless which I had taken some time before and was okay for 5 days but then irritable bowel syndrome came back. So will try amitriptyline again."


"I have been suffering from Tonsillitis for 5 days, my tonsils were extremely swollen and full of pus. I could not swallow without excruciating pain. I went to my primary care doctor and got a dose of Toradol. Along w/ IV fluids, antibiotics and steroids. Within 45 mins my throat was about 60% less painful. By the end of the day I could swallow completely without any pain. I'm sure both the IV and Toradol played parts in this, but I believe the Toradol was the extra punch I needed."


"61 year old male - just an amazing medicine - 5 mg daily - I can have a good erection for sex almost every day, something that I haven't had in 25 years!  Highly recommended, especially after all of the other medicines that I took didn't work."


"I've only been on it for about 1 month.  They have increased my dosage and I have noticed a change for the better."


"Today marks a month and a week since I've been on this pill.  I was on it before and had no problems so when I found out I had ovarian cysts my dr. Put me back on it.  My periods have been not as painful and I'm pretty sure my cysts are gone. (Although I haven't had another ultrasound) but I have been nauseous every single damn day.  My breasts hurt and I always feel sick.  I'm not sure the side effects outweigh the benefits.  I'll give it a couple more weeks to let my body adjust to the hormones and update,  but this is awful."


"Axert works fairly well for me. Most of the time I take it with 2 naproxen and I don't need to take it a second time. I can think of any side effects that I have had with it. I wish you could take more than 4 in a week."


"age 51, male. A1C was well over 10 when starting Xigduo. along with high blood pressure. Cholesterol was fine. Started both an ace inhibitor and and Xigduo at the same time. I would argue I don't have most constant diet, but I exercise a lot; very active. Swim 2000  yards a few times a week and ride more than 20 mi on bicycle at very high sustain heart rates

As of my last doc apt, A1C was 6.7. morning blood sugar measures 82-90 consistently. BP is now below or at pre-hypertension. Mood is normal (i.e., not the impatient grump ALL the time, lol) and my physical fitness level and endurance seems peak right now. I do have to watch if I don't eat regularly; feels like I drop pretty easily in those situations. I imagine the dose will be lowered"


"Got my second shot today. It literally took away the urge to dr ink.  So far so good."


"I was on the lowest dose of Effexor XR and loved how I felt -- it just took the edge off of everything and made me less irritable and more easygoing.  What I didn't like is the 40lb weight gain and increased blood pressure that came with it.  My blood pressure went back to normal when I quit taking it, but getting the weight off is a real struggle.  I'm doing Weight Watchers AND working with a trainer twice a week (plus doing cardio on other days) and the weight is coming off slowly.  Before Effexor, I could easily drop 10lbs doing Weight Watchers only.  So, yeah, I think it killed my metabolism.  Although I really liked how I felt and functioned, I wouldn't have taken it if I'd known about the [seemingly permanent] weight gain."


"After my 2nd child I decided to go with Mirena, I have now had it for close to 5 years (mid July 2015 will be 5 years).  I have not had a single problem with it. It did not hurt during the procedure and stopped my periods altogether.  I love it so much I already have my next one ordered and scheduled to be replaced on July 21st. I think everyone's body reacts to any type of birth control differently and that being the reason there are so many mixed reviews about it.  Received a call from my Drs office yesterday telling me that my insurance covers it 100%, so no out of pocket cost for me :-)"


"Suicidal thoughts and cutting/burning (Self-harming) was almost nonexistent."


"I advise you all, to not take this pill. It is an absolute nightmare. If you wish is to cry all day long, get angry at everyone, have other people mad at you for being emotional, not be able to do anything with your life, and generally if you are wishing for misery, then this is the pill for you. But I would like to take revenge against the people who invented this pill. They knew if they up the estrogen dose on the pill their patients would need to be prescribed antidepressants which - CHA-CHING!! - is a plus for them as their eyeballs look like this ($) ($). This goes for Loestrin Fe too, which I am on now."


"This medication has been a life changer for me. No weight gain. Side effects for the first week or so. I did become dependent on it and become crazy after missing a few doses of it. It is absolutely perfect for MIXED episodes. It is the best medication I have found so far. I have been taking for about two months I believe."


"Started the depo shot in May 2015 haven't had another shot since and still dealing with constant sometimes very very heavy periods and its February 2016...7 MONTHS!"


"I was just prescribed this medication for GAD and Moderate Depression. My Doctor suggested 25mg once a night. I accidentally took 50mg the very first dose but I feel fine. It took me a little while to fall asleep last night and I feel a bit drowsy but I am writing this from work so obviously I'm still functioning normally. I realize that Zoloft will affect everyone differently and I am very nervous/excited about its potential to help me. I'm hoping that in time I will feel less tired. I take Vitamin B 12 shots every few weeks so that should help too. I've never taken any prescriptions before now so I was very nervous about this whole thing. The reviews have been helpful though, I wish you all the very best of luck with your treatments."


"My OB/GYN (I'm pregnant) prescribed zpack at the beginning of my cold and cough but I was trying to avoid antibiotics even though this one is safe for pregnancy. I went to ER because I couldn't stop coughing at all, my abdominals were sore and everything. The doctor said I had acute bronchitis and 90% of bronchitis is viral so he didn't think zpack would help and gave me an albuterol inhaler. After no sleep for 2 nights, took zpack and immediately felt better !! There are zpack pills that have a pink outer layer on them these have less effect on your stomach. I have taken both the plain white ones and the pink ones, the pink only made me sleepy, the whites always give me diarrhea on the first doze. I think there is a difference between them"


"I'm 19 weeks pregnant and got prescribed this for a YI after taking antibiotics. After inserting I immediately felt better unlike Monistat 3 made me burn I wanted to cry. The only thing about this monistat is I wake up a little itchy but I think it's because the cream is coming out. Definitely would use again."


"I absolutely love this form of birth control. It is so easy and I've had pretty much no side effects. I haven't had any periods in the 2 years I've been on it, and only the rare light spotting (maybe 5-6 days in 2 years). Will be going in to have another one placed shortly. Highly recommend."


"Aviane is pretty good! I read all the horror stories other people have had with it but went and got a prescription for it anyway. I haven't had any adverse side effects with it so far. My sex drive has not gone down, my breasts do feel a little bit fuller than before. I have no complaints."


"I have just started taking Premarin and I must say, the night sweats are gone along with the irritability. I have so much more energy then I know what to do with and my libido is back!"


"I HATE THIS BIRTH CONTROL. First month if taking it and my face completely broke out like I've never broken out before. My depression and anxiety was off the charts, also I had low sex drive. I was not happy with this. Don't take this BC you'll regret it!"


"I've been using Simponi for Psoriatic Arthritis for 5 months.  Before that I was using Enbrel.  I had a small amount of psoriasis on my scalp before starting Simponi and now I have much more.  I like the once a month injection but believe I'll be returning to Enbrel soon as I believe it did a better job."


"I've been on Nuvaring since May and I love it. It regulated my periods after Depo made me bleed for 6 months. I get a little breast tenderness, but nothing that doesn't happen during a normal monthly cycle, without birth control. I still want to switch to something more long term, but if it doesn't work, I'll be back to the Nuvaring."


"I am a 19 year old female. I have been using Pristiq for over 3 weeks now. The first couple of days were pretty intense for me, I was very jittery, had a constant feeling of a ball being in the back of my throat, and was constantly thirsty. My second week was great, I started seeing very positive results. Pristiq really suppresses my appetite, but I've only lost a couple of pounds. Constipation is also another thing to be prepared for. I take it in the morning and it boosts my mood. I am also taking clonazapem for the night time. I would recommend this medication for people with mood disorders, but You have to be patient to see results. The first couple of days might frighten you a little, but be patient and see how you feel after a couple of weeks."


"I take this for significant pain caused by osteoarthritis.  Before my GP put me on it I was losing every morning to barely being able to walk on my knee due to the pain.  Started seeing results in less than 24 hours.  I was prescribed another medicine with it to prevent side effects, and some other pain killers so sometimes a bit ashamed of the combination, but for the first time in years I am almost entirely pain free all day every day."


"I have been on the Depo, Nuvaring and Implanon. I never had issues with any of those birth controls. When I got the Implanon put in it was quick and easy. I'm not a fan of needles, they used to make me pass out. I ended up having it taken out because my three yr relationship ended and I knew I wouldn't be active sexually while not in a serious relationship. Two yrs later I am going to ask for it again. "


"I had a horrible experience with this pill. I've never had trouble with my weight, but I gained 20lbs once I started taking this. Terrible, uncontrollable acne. Would always have breakthrough bleeding. Ruined my sex drive. My breasts did increase from a C to a D though."


"Simply wonderful. I took 20 mg for the first time and mine was rock hard in 1 hour. With two ejaculations and complete satisfaction. A light touch of my girl friend body would make it rock hard in few minutes and lasts long time til u or she gets tired .  It really works far far better than Viagrais.  Which lasts on for 4 hours"


"Over the years I have gained a good amount of weight and it seems no matter what diet I tried after 2 weeks I found myself cheating and felt like a failure.  I was always in good physical shape but in my 30's that changed.  My dr suggested Qsymia to me and put me on it in June.  Since then I have successfully lost 29 pounds.  I exercise, I eat what I want but the portions are controlled and I only treat myself to a sliver of cake or sweets once a week.  I exercise 3 times a week.  I have had no side effects except once in awhile a dry mouth.  I give Qsymia a thumbs up-- it has given me back my confidence and has allowed me to learn to control my eating."


"I would just like to point out that I wasn't taking this birth control for protection while having sex. I am a lesbian. I was taking this medication to help with the severity of my periods. When I first started this BC, everything seemed great. This was my third time switching pills so I thought I finally found one that was great. After three months this was sadly not the case. I became very angry and furious at everything and everyone for no reason. This pill made me extremely depressed and anxious so bad that I could barely sleep. I almost ended things with my spouse because I was so angry at her (for no reason). Cramps are horrific and I thought I was going to have to go to the hospital. I am giving up on BC completely"


"I wasn't sure how to rate this drug, since there were pros and cons.  I took it just one night because the next morning, for hours, I was greatly dizzy, weak, shaky, and my heart was pounding rapidly, even when resting.  My flank pain was much better that day, though. However, I will not be taking it again because of the side effects."


"Okay so I was on this pill for about 5 months, I have really horrible period cramps to where I couldn't get out of bed, I've tried 2 other pills before this one and those didn't work so I tried this one and the only positive thing about this pill is no pregnancy scares and light periods and my face stayed clear. But as far as negative effects I was severely depressed all the time, and suffering from Anxiety attacks daily and  secondary to the anxiety I would be constantly nauseous & worst of all I had no sex drive, just the thought of sex Disgusted me. which really sucked because me and my bf are very sexually active. I decided that it was time to switch the new one that I'm on now  which is wonderful."


"I have Juvenile Rheumatoid arthritis as well as uvitus as a result of the arthritis. I'm 13 years old and I've been using Humira for the past six months. I'm using Humira to try to control both the pain and the eye disease. This drug is pretty much the last option for me, and it is thankfully working. I hope that Humira will continue to work and that I won't have side effects like I did with just about everything else. I'm glad that something is finally working."


"I'm no health guru by any means, however I caught my flu symptoms early on at day one & tried to avoid going to the doctor. By day two I had been vomiting and experienced a hellish fever.I went to the doctor and was prescribed Tamiflu. The dosing stated I take two pills per day for five days. I pretty much googled home health remedies for the flu. And it all worked out along with Tamiflu. I took one pill in the morning after eating (atleast 10min later), kept myself well hydrated with water, orange juice & ginger ale. I also made sure my protein intake was atleast 16grams. I took the second pill in the late evening after eating dinner & drinking a full glass of water. So here I am of night three with the flu & I feel great! I can breathe!"


"Been on Contrave for 30 days. I was 283 at 5'7 but now 272. Am disappointed b/c I did a 180 degree change on my diet, exercised daily and only lost 11 pounds in 30 days. I am going in the right direction. I didn't have the constipation or nausea. I am pretty "foggy" still. But I have thyroid issues and have an appt. for that on the 23rd of February and hoping to get regulated and maybe I'll have more success at losing weight. I'm not giving up though!"


"Former non-IV opiate user, high doses, had major issues after detox/rehab due to residual damage to receptors in the brain. Started on Suboxone, but was unfortunately sensitive to the nalaxone included to prevent abuse (for me it caused headaches, low blood pressure and nervousness which all abated after switching to Subutex [buprenorphine]). Doctor asked if I would try Subutex before resorting to a methadone clinic (for some people, especially IV users, I believe it is a great tool...but not for me). I obliged, and suddenly my dose didn't need to be as high (from the ceiling around 32mg down to 28, then 24) and negative side effects all but ceased. And all of this with no real "buzz" like I'd experienced from methadone in the past."


"I had Liletta inserted the 15th of January 2016. The insertion was a bit painful, but quick. Since insertion, maybe two light spells of cramps. I did bleed and are still bleeding, but very lite. I'm supposed to start my first period within three days, waiting to see how that will be. I have had NO weight gain, food cravings, or nausea. I absolutely LOVE Liletta!

The only concern I had was whether its effectiveness was immediate or you had to use a backup method for seven days.

I was on the pill prior to insertion and my IUD was inserted on the 5th day of my period."


"After trying multiple medicines for high blood pressure over the course of 10 years I was given a prescription for Azor and saw improvements almost immediately. Before Azor my BP was average 160-175/120, with Azor I am consistently 117/76-80."


"My skin is very sensitive and I have gone through countless topical creams and gels over the past few years. Atralin is one of the few solutions that did not hurt my skin. It also cleared it up very well and I have only been using it for a few weeks now.

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"I have been on Aviane for 2 and a half weeks and have been extremely emotional, had breakthrough bleeding for almost a week now and have bad cramps and bloating.  I have seen most people say that it gets better after the first few months so I'm crossing my fingers."


"Great experience but I will not be able to continue the use. I'm unemployed and has been for years due to a illness and that being said why is this medicine so expensive. The medication is a God send for me but I guess the Lord gives and the Lord takes away cause I'm too poor to purchase it. My doctor bless her heart gave me samples because of the cost but that ran out so now I'm stuck, literally."


"Just had my Mirena inserted today!
I assure you! It was been a good experience. There was some mild pain, but it felt like a normal cramp when having your period.
I have never had children and I am 19 years old.
Do not be afraid of it. It is not as painful as people explain it to be."


"Excessively difficult to discontinue tapentadol. Compared to all similar and equally efficacious pain medications regularly used in the US this one is particularly difficult and lengthy to discontinue.  You get weeks of non opiate like withdrawal likely related to its non-opiate agonist properties (NE/S/D).  Please consider before prescribing."


"I've been on the Nuvaring for about 4 yrs. It was my first birth control that I've ever tried and I LOVE IT! No side effects and actually my period cramps disappeared. No increase in appetite, no cramping, no mood swings, and no pregnancies. I couldn't be any happier with my birth control."


"Was diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease several years ago. My doctor prescribed step increased doses of synthroid. I felt increasingly worse with feelings of anxiousness and insomnia. I changed doctors and my new doctor prescribed Armour. After one dose adjustment my TSH numbers were good and I felt great. That was eight years ago. I still feel great and would not use synthetic TSH. So glad some doctors understand Armour works better for some patients."


"Made me dizzy."


"If you're not a salt lover, then this tastes like a lemon/lime margarita without the tequila and tons if salt!  I got it done exactly as I was supposed to.  It took over an hour to kick in, and drinking the 16 oz. of water after really helped.  I did do the 2nd dose the next morning as directed.  Again it worked.  I did have pain in my stomach not sure if it was gas from the prep or hunger pains. After I had the colonoscopy, the Doc told me the prep did not completely clean me out.  Ugh!!  So, instead of going back in 10 years, I will need to go back in 3 and hope they give me something different."