"To make this review easy I'll share a list of the Pros and Cons that I have experienced on the NuvaRing while being on it for 5 years.
Pros: very light periods with minimal cramping (although I am lucky enough that my periods beforehand were already pretty light but my cramps were horrible), super easy to use, can skip your period if you want to, insurance covered it, you barely know it's in there, can take it out for up to 3 hours while having sex.
Cons: ZERO sex drive, moodiness, constant bloating, constant tiredness, cravings, weight gain, my vagina has actual become swollen after sex, sometimes painful sex.
Everyone is different but the cons are outweighing the pros for me at this point so I am looking for a different option immediately"


"I have been using this for 2 years now and have found it to be very effective. I initially had a twice a day dose but I have found that taking the 20mg before bed just once a day very, very effective with minimal side effects.

I did have the dry cough when I started but after a couple of months this disappeared and hasn't resurfaced. I also found that I urinated a little less but I keep myself hydrated and that presents no problems.

For me this has been a very effective medicine."


"The doctors diagnosed me with social anxiety, depression and minor schizoaffective symptoms. The first 2 days of taking this I felt great, I felt like I could do anything and I was really happy would rate this medicine higher if this continued for the entire duration of my taking it. However my the end of the first week I was severely delusional, to the point where I didn't even notice it. At the end of week 2 I didn't even know who I was, I thought I was turning into animals and I had no perception of time. A good way to explain it was the worst week long trip ever. I first noticed I was not me when the letters on my phone made no sense. I cold turkey'd it and I experienced hypertension, irregular heart beats and so much more."


"I am 51 and still have excessive bleeding during my period. I had Mirena inserted on the second day of my period. Had period for three more days then I stopped for six days. Then I started my petiod back up bleeding continually and I'm on my 28th day now. Insertion was a breeze I had given birth to two children vaginaly.  Only took Tylenol and had no cramping.  My Gyno wants me to give it at least four months before I make a decision.  Just hoping that menopause will come soon and this will be a mute point.  My face has not broken out I have not had Moodswings and have not noticed any weight gain.    After reading most of these reviews it is fair to say we are all reacting differently.  My bleeding is still not as heavy as it was before."


"I went about 4 days with absolutely no bowel movement at all So I took 2 Dulcolax at around 10 am. I came on here and read the reviews and freaked out. I started chugging water so From 10 am-10pm I had consumed ten 20oz bottles of water along with light food and experienced no cramping. The pills did not start working for me until exactly 24 hours after I took the pill. My family and I were leaving for a 10 hour drive (bad idea) and right when we pulled out of the driveway (945 am) I started having some cramps. We ended up having to stop many times and I was having extremely watery, burning diarrhea. I continued to drink water which helped but had no nausea, etc. It has now been 3 days since having the diarrhea and I am constipated again."


"I am a week into my second pack, and yeah, I'll admit you feel some of the side effects, but none of mine have been as bad as these people are describing theirs. I've had a few headaches, breast tenderness and I spotted once during the last pack. None are HORRIBLE and mimic very very mild PMS. I started taking birth control to control my painful periods, and so far its worked-- my last period was very light and painless. And I've also noticed the side effects have lessened the longer I am on the pill. The pill introduces new hormones in high doses to your body- You can't expect it to just adjust. It takes some time but I believe the longer I'm on the pill, the less I'll feel the side effects. So far, its doing the job I want it to do."


"I had Nexplanon for 4.5 years. My first one was GREAT! Aside from hurting when they put it in, and skin sensitivity at the insertion point for about a month, it was great birth control. It's more effective than tubal ligation. And you don't have to remember to take any pills. You can't get baby fever and decide to stop taking birth control. It's temporarily permanent.

I had the first implant removed at 3 years, and had my 2nd one inserted. It was placed deeper in my arm than the first one. No skin sensitivity, but from insertion, I had SO many side effects with the second one. Weight gain, periods that would last 10+ days every 4-6 weeks. Random brown spotting. Mood swings. Hormonal acne. Got it removed. Hallelujah!"


"I have been on belviq for two weeks and am down seven pounds. I'm excited to see how much I can lose.

I have struggled with weight off and on over the years but I have four kids and have not paid much attention to my own health. The side effects are minimal. I think it is pricey but it works and that makes it worth it."


"I started this pill last Saturday and it is so helpful. It has helped my seizures and literally stopped them in one day. It is so nice and it makes me happier; I had gotten off Keppra and within a week it seems like I'm back to my old self maybe even better. Try this medication."


"I suffer from severe depression and anxiety brought on by cancer and anti - hormone drugs. This drug helps me with the panic attacks and anxiety I tend to get almost daily.  When I take this medication my attacks are less severe."


"I've tried viagra and was just ok.  Dr. Office gave me sample bottle of strenda and it was amazing how I could stay hard for hours, girl  friend says I'm better than men half my age, I'm 54.  Matches her 37 yo drive perfect. I highly recommend it."


"I have been on contrave for 3 months and I have lost 26lbs. Wow. I struggled after having my daughter who is now but was superfit before I got pregnant. The fist couple of days I felt a bit off but that subsided quickly. There is no "magic pill" so you have to want to lose weight and try. This medicine has helped curb my appetite and I make better choices, drink more water, and try to get more steps in per day .  I'm 36yrs and have another 25lbs to lose. Hope this helps."


"This product really works. My second day using it and I haven't sweated yet. I would normally have to bath at least twice a day. I been dry all day long. Yes I am so thankful for Drysol save my life. I became so scared to go out and party or have a good time because of my sweating condition. Now I'm sweat free and happy as ever! "


"Effective but causes dryness. My doctor informed me about it also about sunburns. I recommend this medicine."


"Works great, without as much acetaminophen there is less risk of liver damage."


"Prescribed well given to use by face surgeon for acne and used 3 days I basically ended up with a home chemical peel meaning my face was dry flaking and shedding old skin off lol. Applied and treated and now only use when I see a pimple coming I dot it on it and it takes care of it asap without why face peeling. I found this works best for me. I only wash my face with PCA skin line face wash works great for makeup and everything buy online cost way to much at doctor or spa etc."


"I was hospitalized in October of 2010 with cryptococcal meningitis, a TC 4 count of 128 and a viral load of somewhere between 50,000 and 60,000. I started Atripla on Thanksgiving week and in one month my VR is 1,000 but my TC 4 count has only gone up to 151. I have vivid dreams nightly and find that I urinate a lot more. I'd have to give this medication 2 thumbs up as far as the quckness and the very minimal amout of side effects."


"In my experience the only good thing about Implanon is that that you don't have to remember to take a pill every day. I had it for 6 months, and only a few days of that I wasn't bleeding or at least spotting. I also had zero sex drive, and a lot of vaginal dryness. I had it removed last week and have since started on the Nuvaring. Hopefully that will work better for me."


"I have used both Temovate and the generic Clobetasol for the treatment of poison ivy. Both were equally effective. Over the counter meds-ointments such as caladryl and cortisone did nothing to relieve the itching and misery, however, as soon as applying temovate or clobetasol to the affected areas, the itching was relieved  and greatly reduced almost immediately. Within a day, the blisters were dried up and within 2 days everything cleared up. This is experience with these topical steroids over the past 30 years. Nothing else has ever worked, and I tried everything including over the counter ointments, lotions and Aveeno baths."


"I recently switched to Junel from being on Loestrin 24 FE for years. I have been on Junel 1/20 for a month now and I'm pleased to say I have had no side effects. The switch over has been flawless."


"When the pain of interstitial cystitis hits, it's awful. One or two doses of this fantastic medicine always either eliminates the pain or makes it barely noticeable. I don't need it daily. But when I do need it, I want it on hand. It's the best thing I can find and that I trust for the pain of interstitial cystitis. Also, I consider it safe and it has no side effects."


"It's has only been day two for me and I will not be taking another one of these , side effects straight away , sick in the stomach , no appetite , massive headaches today ,no libido , horrible taste and to be honest all of these effects are bringing back my anxiety. My headache is not going away . I am going to choice nature tomorrow and get myself better the healthy safety way ."


"Horrible drug!  My doctor tried it as augmentation therapy for my depression, to take with my Trintellix.  The starting baby dose of 20mg flew me over the edge in two weeks.  I became angry, agitated, and very aggressive.  A neighbor make me so angry coming out of our condo parking garage the wrong way that I later slit tires on his car.  Not at all like me!  Thank God he accepted payment for new tires and didn't press charges.  Perhaps the nastiest med I have ever taken. And VERY expensive without good insurance."


"I'm on day 3 of Biaxin XL and I haven't experienced even one side effect, hoping it stays this way. Everyone is different and you can't judge it by others, I was scared to death after reading things on here. I started feeling better the next day also. So far so good."


"this hurt so bad i literally almost cried"


"So I started Enbrel two days ago and I feel exhausted , nauseous, and have a strange metallic taste in my mouth.  Has anyone ever experienced this?   I am told I should feel like a new person but I feel uncomfortable."


"Started this birth control at 15, light periods/spotting for about a year. I've now been on it for about 3 1/2 years only reason I'm stopping is because it was recommended by my doctor to start nexplanon. I didn't gain any weight for the first 1 1/2-2 years but, I did gain about 35-40 pounds which could of been from the depo or just puberty. If I could stay on it I would but it's not recommend to be on more than two years because of calcium loss in some people. Wish me luck with nexplanon! I hope I don't get my period with it!"


"Taken by my 4 year old son who has been waking up during the night every hour itching. He has been taking this for only 2 nights and he has stayed in his own bed for the first time ever."


"I live with depression and anxiety. Generic Wellbutrin has given me none of the sexual side effects I experienced with SSRIs like Zoloft. Seems to help me get out of the house. I'm on 150mg every morning and I'm trying 200mg soon. 300mg was too much for me."


"Works really well, like Tussinex without the codeine. Tastes better than other cough medicines too. Non drowsy, but also didn't make me jittery so I could take it and sleep. Closest thing to Tussinex over the counter."


"When I started taking this medicine in December along with Metformin and Simvastin I lost 66 lbs. I started at 306lbs and now I weigh 240lbs. I am unsure if the drug is having any effect on me any longer - I will know when I see my doctor again. Perhaps I am just at a wall for the time being. Anyhow I think it works great."


"I hope that my review can help someone who was in my shoes a month ago. I had randomly developed social anxiety. It came later on in life, and I couldn't even hold conversations with friends, family members, coworkers etc. I also felt generalized anxiety, as well as OCD. My mind was constantly going, and it deterred me from enjoying life and building relationships with others. I decided to go to therapy, and was suggested Zoloft . I was a skeptic at first, since there is such a stigma around anti-depressants and I heard so many negative reviews about Zoloft. However, I tried it and my doctor prescribed me 50mg. I fought all the side effects, but it got better! I would suggest sticking it out, because it has changed my life for the better!"


"I am going to be as fair as I can be. As we can carefully repeat that not every medicine will work for everyone. But what I can tell you is that this medicine did nothing for me. Instead, it made my anxiety shoot through the roof, to the point where I thought I was being watched and stalked by law enforcements. I was deathly afraid of them taking me away, for what reason, I have no clue. It made me land in the psych ward. I would perspire in generous amounts! I would feel extremely guilty of past wrong doings (even the most minor thing I've done wrong in my life would be the topic of debate in my head). I wish you all a happy healing and good luck on your search. "


"I'm not really sure how I feel about this pill yet. I started it two Thursdays ago (the first day of my period) and my period immediately went away. Last Thursday I got my period again this time full on with cramps and everything. So far today is day 3 so I'll wait 2 more days before calling the gynie. I haven't had any mood swings or depression but I'm on this to NOT have a period and so far it's not doing what I really wanted it to do"


"Woke up due to severe vertigo. Diagnosis of Otitis Media (at 43? Haven't had an ear infection since I was 13). Doctor prescribed a Z-Pak (Azithromycin 500mg Day 1, 250mg days 2-5). The vertigo decreased by Day 3, but never completely subsided.

2nd morning after finishing the Z-pak, the vertigo was back in full force, and my ear started to ache. Azithromycin didn't kill the infection."


"Didn't help my runny nose at all unfortunately."


"since my new gastro couldn't be bothered to actually think about what might be wrong with me, she threw two weeks of Xifaxan at me, because, hey, if you can't figure out what a patient has, they must have IBS.
my stomach is now so hard and bloated I can't wear my clothes, I can't sleep form the pain, I'm constipated (first time in my life!) and now, from the huge bloated stomach, which never goes down, really, it just goes from horrible to 9 months pregnant,  I am having problems with sleep apnea.  it's a nightmare.
DO NOT LET YOUR DOCTOR GIVE YOU THIS DRUG IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE SYMPTOMS THAT THIS DRUG IS FOR.  do the research on line.  protect yourself.  do not trust your doctor.  i did.  what a mistake."


"Like the other commentators, when my asthma is really, really bad and all my other medications together are not enough, prednisone does make me better. But for me prednisone has had a bad side effect- I now have mild cataracts. So I avoid taking it as much as I can."


"I have had a heart transplant. This drug has kept me alive for the last 18 months. Thank you. Fortunately I have suffered no side effects."


"I started using Movantik for the first time on New Year's Day.  I read all I could about the drug and decided to take it.  After about 15-20 minutes I experienced some very minor abdominal discomfort.  After about another 15 minutes I had the feeling I had to make a bowel movement.  I was amazed the medication worked so well and quickly.  I had my bowel movement.  I had to make another smaller bowel movement hours later that same day.  So far the first day of using this medication was a success."


"I was on Celexa for a year and a half due to post partum. I slowly weened off it and was off for 6 months before the depression came back. I was then put on Pristiq. Big mistake. After 4 days, my pupils were dilated and I had sweats daily. I ended up being admitted to emergency and they said I had serotonin syndrome. Too much for me. "


"I been on Nuva Ring for 2 months. I love the ease of it. It is so nice to just forget about it for a few weeks and then take it out and have your period. The down side for me though, was that I became moody the first few days then that got a little better. During intercourse it would fall out. And also sometimes I could feel it slipping, but never fell out. But one the the side effects I have that I don't like is no sex drive. He wants me on something but if these are the side effects I'm going to get I don't want to be on anything. Also a good upside to the ring for me is it helps me gain a little weight as I'm a little under. All in all it's pretty good other than the few side effects I am having."


"Mylan patches do not stick as well as the Qualitest ones, which work great. Pharmacist tried to give me the Mylan as substitute, said to use a bandaid to hold them on...been on the Qualitest ones for several years."


"It worked so well for an ingrown infected toenail. I took it twice a day on the first day and the very next day it had popped the bacteria pocket open next to the nail. I feel so much better now."


"I was prescribed the 500mg 3 times a day for 7 days and the side effects are HORRIBLE! My infection did clear up by the second day which is great. But the side effects make me not want to take it. By the second day I was very nauseous, really bad headaches, weak, my heart races and so I can't sleep at night, hot flashes. On the third day I vomited all morning and I got so dizzy. The taste is gross, but it's fine with a glass of milk. I'm taking Advil for the headaches. "


"I've been on antidepressants for 16 years. From Celexa, to Prozac, to Paxil with none ever truly taking away my depression and anxiety. I suffer from major depressive disorder, ptsd, anxiety and I'm bipolar as well. Since starting Effexor, my life has dramatically changed for the better. I'm honestly the happiest and calmest I've been since the age of 15. I started with 37.5mg 2x daily and I'm now up to max dosage. I've zero side effects and can function fully without benzodiazepines for my anxiety thanks to this medication. I HIGHLY recommend giving it a try, especially if no other antidepressants have truly made you feel 100%. It's possible to beat depression with the right medication, just keep on trying and hang in there!"


"it has helped me with my disability."


"My Dermatologist give me tiny injections under the skin on each plaque.  My hands can get really bad.  Usually by the next day or two they are gone.  It lasts quite awhile.  I also get injections of Kenalog plus numbing agent for severe muscle spasms from Fibromyalgia.  The Pain Management doctor injects the muscles where the spasms are. By the next day I'm 90% better.  Usually I only have to get these a few times a year.  So Kenelog works really well for me."


"I use glimepiride to assist my body in controling my diabetes. I take 1 x 2mg tablet about every three days. My test after 3 month is down to 5.8. I am 71 yrs old."


"I've used a limited dose every other day for 9 years with no outbreaks."


"I began taking this medicine primarily to not get pregnant and a little for the acne part. I have not gotten pregnant and it really didn't do much for my skin. You definitely need to have food in your system when you take it, I figured that out the hard way. My only complaint on this is I have TERRIBLE mood swings with this medicine and it has worsened my already present anxiety and depression. I thought it was just me but other women I know taking this have said the same thing. Going to talk to my doctor about switiching during my next appointment because the moods are unbearable & affecting my relationships."


"Been on Brintellix for 1 month as an add-on to my longtime SSRI, which had become much less effective in recent months. I felt better in 6 days after starting Brintellix: depression and anger lifted, I began to feel like doing this again. Every day is better and better."


"This was my first yeast infection. The pill worked really well and felt immediate relief. Had vomiting the next day and nausea which is apparently a rare side effect.. but it got the job done."


"I started taking Loestrin in Sep 2015 after experiencing weight gain, general sadness and headaches on Yasmin. At the time I was starting a new job & training for a marathon so initially put my anxiety down to that. However after completing the race & becoming settled & happy in my new job I still experiencing severe anxiety, having panic attacks and racing negative thoughts. I stopped taking Loestrin, within days the symptoms subsided. This month (Feb 2016) I foolishly decided to give the pill another chance convincing myself I had been over-reacting to the side effects previously. Within 4 days the symptoms returned, stopped taking & already getting back to normal"


"I used this magic pill although it's a bit expensive and all what I can say is that it saved my marriage and gave me self confidence again."


"I am genuinely happy with this pill and haven't had any problems with this pill up until now. I started taking this pill because of my excruciating menstrual cramps, excessive bleeding, and acne. I've been on this pill for six months and all of my symptoms decreased.My period has been very regular since I've taken this pill I always know when I'm suppose to start my period. My period has never been late before but I'm currently two weeks late. I've read up about this and it is said that the low estrogen levels in this pill can make you late or even skip periods. Which is the one side effect I do not like because you can't tell if your pill is working or you are pregnant which scares me."


"Well I've been taking this med for a little over a month now. I will say the first night I took it I did suffer insomnia but only for one night. Now that I'm on the full dosage for about 2 weeks now I am noticing more of a nausea feeling for the past few days. I've lost about 13lbs so it does works for me. However I don't believe I'll be taking for too much longer due to the nausea feeling.
FYI - If you eat any grease or fried foods you will definitely feel the affects. It does force you to think about what you are eating and how it affects you."


"I personally did not have a good experience with this birth control! I gave it 2 stars because it does its job in not getting you pregnant, but the side effects for me were bad. I felt like I was going crazy, depressed, had crazy mood swings, sensitive over everything and just emotional or pissed off all the time. My relationship was ruined. I definitely don't want to make this birth control scare anyone though, because everybody's bodies are different and handle things differently so I am sure this pill would work great for someone else. I am just stating the symptoms I received so if you do get them then get off immediately."


"Hello everyone so I promised myself if I got my period I would share my experience which I did thank god "


"I'm now 23 years old. I have been taking Metadate for 7 years. I love everything about it. I have tried others but they all had side effects. I'm on 60mg which is perfect for me. With this pill I can be myself. I can read and understand what I just read. I can listen to one person and control my thoughts. I don't get distracted like before. This has change my life. I wish I had it earlier in school. I had a very hard time. So to parents who are stressed give it time and try to understand your child. They learn differently, understand differently. They can't help it. I couldn't."


"I'm on the third day of a seven day treatment of this medicine and after the the third pill my infection cleared up. I wish I can stop taking them now because the pills have such a nasty taste and leaves me feeling very sick and weak. I thought it was just me but I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one."


"I have a lot of joint pain and swelling in my thumbs and feet. One of my toes is so swollen that I can't wear any shoes! The steroids reduce the swelling so much that I can wear my shoes again, and I'm not limping. Of course, it's very temporary, but at least I can enjoy feeling normal for a few days!"


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"The pill did what it was supposed to. It made my periods tolerable. However, On the fourth pack I started noticing shortness of breath, elevated blood pressure and chest pain.  I had all the tests done and after determining It wasn't a heart attack or blood clot, I went off of the birth control and a day later those symptoms went away."


"I'm glad I used this medicine.  My body was dead before I changed doctors to find the problem.  I used every vitamin to help me..mostly Vitamin B and also energy drinks. My new doctor found the problem and prescribed this medicine and now I feel like a new person. I haven't noticed any side effects yet."


"I had liver damage from Lisc/hcl  so I became type 2 diabetic ..My M.D. put me on Bydureon to take the load off my liver to allow it to heal...I have dropped 18 lbs , my nurse pract/bydur rep taught me how to eat properly  WATCH YOUR CARBS...NOT CALORIES!!! I was only eating between 1000-1400 calories a day and gaining weight. My NP taught me about carbs  my 120 calorie snack had 110 carbs in it!!! As a diabetic I was only to shoot for 150 carbs a day..I did this... the weight is melting off my liver enzyme test came back perfect! after two years of fighting!!.. the Bydureon is working!! it  did give me some heart burn,diarreah ,and lumps at injection site...but I feel this is worth it !! I have been on it for 6 weeks now! count your carbs!"


"This completely made every zit I had disappear..... BUT it makes me feel very sick. Depends on which outweighs the other but it did work for acne."


"I have had chronic pain since 2002. I have Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD)  in low back both legs below knee both feet. Long story short I have been on pretty much every pain med there is. Had over 200 nerve blocks. Had nerve endings burned off. PT you name it. Now I have a medicine dosing machine inside my abdomen with a cath that runs directly into my spinal cord. I tried this hyslinga it's worked great. I'm surprised so many people have not had relief from it. But if I didn't have the pump implant I'm pretty sure I would be on the highest dose they make."


"The Vivelle Dot worked beautifully. My insurance company switched me to Sandoz generic and the adhesive is awful. This brand leaves adhesive on everything - me, my underwear, my clothes. This is when it sticks properly."


"I started taking chantex once I started my new job. I normally smoke a pack- a pack and a half a day. And just about everything is a trigger for me. I literally live 20 minutes away from work, and I'll smoke 2 cigarettes there, and home. I've always been the type to smoke half a cigarette and then throw it out because I didn't want it anymore, but then 10 minutes later I would light up another one. I'm on day 15 now, and I've cut down to about half a pack a day. I'm trying to quit completely, but I'm having a hard time getting the timing right. (I am a freak when it comes to wasting money, weird I know considering I smoke). The first few days I had very vivid nightmares. But that's about it for side effects."


"I am in my early 30s and took Plan B after the condom slipped off. I took the pill about 1 hr after the incident. About 5 days after I took the pill, I started to experience a dark brown gooey discharge and this continued for about 5 days until I got my period (which was on time!). According to google, this discharge is normal but at the time, I was not sure if it was my actual period.

I am 5'2 and about 100lbs. For about 7 days after I took Plan B, I was a complete emotional wreck because of the blast of hormones. Side effects for me included depression, extreme fatigue, and a tingling sensation in my face. Overall ladies, trust this medicine! And try to relax and keep calm :)"


"It made me be able to function in society like I used to be able to before I got addicted to lorecet. I have more confidence now. I find that 115mg a day fits me. Everyone is different though. I can sleep good through the night also."


"Horrible side effects. Triggered a depressive episode and could not sit or stand still at all when on this med. Just rocked back and forth. Hated it."


"Everyone has a different experience with birth control methods, and mine was terrible. I got Paragard inserted in June 27, 2013 and had it removed June 12, 2017. The insertion pain was terrible, I took  way too much of Motrin to help with the pain and it did nothing. My periods became heavy bleeding and passing clots. The bleeding was nothing compared to the pain. I cramped for a full week before my period would arrive. They woke me up in the middle of the night, I would writhe in pain. All four years my periods were regular, until my most recent period was 6.5 weeks long. All testing was inconclusive. I gained 50lb with no change in diet, and it's hormone free. Not sure why. I began getting yeast infections."


"It made me a very cold and bitter person! Then one morning I woke up and my feet and ankles were swollen like balloons! I hurt all over! Headaches too! My doctor told me to quit cold turkey and I will feel like I have the flu! "


"I've been on Aviane for a month now and have no complaints really. It's been great for regulating my periods and providing protection from pregnancy. My period was normal, and I haven't experienced any major weight gain (gained a 1lb or 2) or loss. My breasts are tender sometimes, and I've experienced some  swelling. But I'm not complaining about the free breast job. The only thing that has been a bit annoying is that my sex drive has increased, and my libido was high enough to start with. Other than that, it's a great contraceptive that I plan on taking it for a while."


"I have to be honest I didn't think it would work, but after the first week of treatment the warts got so small I could barely see them. Then after the second week they were gone, I mean it. It did burn a little bit when I applied it on the warts but it was worth it because it does truly work."


"I suffer from year round allergies. My eyes itch and water often. I have noticed these drops do help but after a few seconds of applying the drops in my eyes I have a stinging/burning sensation. I would not recommend this to children if this is a common side effect. The pain does subside after a minute or two. I continue to use the drops because they do seem to help. I just have to wait out the initial pain."


"I'm 22 years old and I got the skyla inserted on Aug12th. The insertion part didn;t hurt at ALL!! I had bleeding a day or 2 and then nothing still cramped but not bad. My boyfriend and I tried to have sex at day 3 but he was getting stabbed pretty hard. We kept trying on from there and he was still getting stabbed, I told my doctors but all they said was just wait the string probably haven't softened so we tried once a week sadly still nothing. We were finally able to have sex beginning of Sept. Then I started bleeding after. I went to get my IUD checked out because I could feel it and the docs Couldn't find it. Had ultrasound it was fine. Now we are still unable to have sex again.."


"I've been taking Buspar for about a week and a half now and haven't really seen any dramatic results so far. I started out taking a 15mg pill in the morning and a 15mg pill in the evening, being a total of 30 mg total. This gave me awful headaches and I started experiencing light headedness. I bumped my dosage down to half of that now, and am currently feeling better when it comes to the side-effects. Hopefully by the 3rd or 4th week I will get the full effect from this medicine."


"I have Bipolar Disorder. This is the only drug that's worked with out breaking me out in rashes, or making me feel so drugged I couldn't work or function. The only problem I have with it is it makes me a little hyper. I controls my temper well, without making me sleepy."


"I started on lexapro in my early diagnoses with depression it worked but then I became immune to the drug. Then my psychiatrist recommended Effexor which also worked for the short term. However that was in the early years. For the past few years I have been on pristiq I started on 50mg which did a good job of controlling the anxiety and lifting me out of depression, last week my psychiatrist upped my dose to 100mgs so see how I go with this. I am also on epilim 1000mgs daily as well as 200mgs of seroquel for sleep disorder. I think taking extra pristiq will help though see how I go."


"So this was my first time taking trulicity
 I took first shot on Wednesday.  Today is Friday. I am on .75 once a week. I have had no side effects except for constipation. No sickness, no bad stomach...nothing. I am wondering if anyone else has had constipation? I am also on trisiba 66 at night, and my regular meal insulin at every meal."


"I took Macrobid for two days.  By day three I was nauseous, dizzy and had diarrhea.  I felt weak and dizzy and almost passes out.  My Doctor told me to stop the medication.  It turned out that my culture was normal and I didn't need antibiotics!  I am now without the meds and I feel like I have a virus!"


"I've tried many different medications over the years, and Pristiq has been the only one that I can seem to tolerate. I started on sample packs at 50 mg for a few months, and it was actually working, until my doctor's office conveniently ran out. I was forced to go on Effexor, and though it may be a similar drug, it is absolutely NOT the same. I felt shaky, agitated, and suicidal thoughts also came back while on it.

Now finally back on Pristiq, and after two days, my anxiety/depression is almost completely gone. It's like some sort of "switch" went off in my brain. I don't feel desperate and I'm not texting someone 20 thousand times per day because I feel so suicidal and needy. I am a trashy mess without this drug."


"I have many health issues, but the worst have been chronic migraines for the past 5 years!  They have gotten progressively worse and I feel like I am constantly fighting them off and I've tried everything.  I have Relpax as a rescue drug and it works great, but I am only supposed to use it twice a week or else face rebound headaches.  I asked my doc to prescribe Klonopin, mostly because I am under a lot of stress and I had read that it could help with TMJ disorder (I grind my teeth badly) and I have restless leg syndrome, Fibro and RA. What I didn't expect was for it to reduce my migraines considerably.  I take .5 mg 3 times daily.  I only had to take my Relpax 3 times last month!  and I'm not fighting them off all the time!  Freedom!"


"I was scheduled to take 8 infusions of this drug. After 3rd transfusion 10/9/15 I'm not sure this is for me... I'm sick to my stomach, nausea doesn't even justify it. I'm extremely dizzy, even more so than being extremely anemic to begin with. What gets me the most is that I expected to have my level of energy upped up a bit. Meanwhile, I'm extremely tired and spend my weekends in bed.
To make the data comparable, I'm a 40 yo female with a full time job and a young family to take care of. It's difficult and I'll be talking to my md today"


"Started on Breo in May 2016 and loved the relief it provided. I'm currently off this med for 3 weeks (Dec 2016) in an effort to determine if Breo is responsible for my disabling joint and muscle pain which began 1 month into taking it. I used Breo from May to December during which time the pain intensified and migrated to points in all 4 extremities. I have consulted orthopedics and I am currently sering a rheumatologist.  I stopped Breo 21 days ago and have improved daily since. I'm convinced that Breo is the cause of my inflamation and pain and I will never take it again. It's unfortunate. It was truly effective but the side effects are absolutely unbearable."


"It took about 10 weeks but then all of a sudden. Bam. I feel great. Initial side effects were turture"


"I had to write about this awesome medicine. I have been sick for about a year. I couldn't do anything.  I had been from doctor to doctor, no one knew what was wrong with me. I went to an awesome rheumatologist, she did a ton of tests and X-rays and waved her magic wand and said I had fribromyalgia.  I was so relieved to be diagnosed.  She gave me the Savella.  Now she is titrating me very slowly.  Giving me 2 titrating packs so taking twice as long, 4 weeks.  It does have lots of side effects, I agree, but I can walk freely.  I can run my own errands.  For several hours in a row I actually feel like my old self again.  That is worth every side effect.  I am losing weight.  No complaints here.  I love it."


"I've had the Mirena IUD for about 3 1/2 yrs. At first it was great, minimal spotting during periods, it was low maintenance, and acne cleared up. The last year however has been AWFUL, NO sex drive at all! Multiple yeast infections, dryness during sex, and repeated acne breakouts. I'm only 25, and I have an appointment in 4 days to get this thing out of me asap!"


"Been taking for 3 months, first 2 months were ok but now I am getting acne worse than I have ever had in my life and its expensive. "


"I am currently 18 years old, and I was diagnosed with severe anxiety and depression when I was 13 years old, and I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 14. I currently use Vyvanse for my ADHD, and it has improved my life so much. I went from always zoning out and failing classes, to becoming a straight A student again, and I have been able to connect with my family so much more. I also use Prozac for my anxiety, and there does not seem to be any issues with my anxiety flaring up, however there is a noticeable difference when I only use Prozac and not Vyvanse. I also have lost some appetite for eating but I still eat enough to satisfy my body. Sleeping isn't a huge issue, as I usually take it around 6:00am each morning."


"I was prescribed this drug for my anxiety. I was having severe panic attacks and generalized anxiety. This medicine made everything 10x worse. I could barely get out of bed in the morning and I could barely function. I was on 20mg and it was horrible. It made me feel super sick every time after I would take it. I would get very nauseous and dizzy. This drug made me feel crazy and I luckily got off of it but I am still recovering from the horrid side effects. Do no recommend at all. The side effects were too much to handle and made my life horrible."


"I'm a 44 yr old woman that just started to suffer from daily headaches 2 yrs ago.  Got the MRI - etc etc etc.   All clear.    These migraines mainly cause a "bouncy" feeling and slight vertigo.  I can feel the throbbing on my pillow and tinnitus.   Lovely - huh?   Somehow I manage to sleep pretty well because I've learned to stop worrying about it.    Tried Tylenol - Advil- then Exedrine.    Exedrine is the only one that helps.  I take just one.  It reduces any pain and helps the vertigo a little bit.    And feel the benefits for a couple days.   I try not to take more than one or two pills PER WEEK.    I hate meds.   Anyway- I love this stuff."


"I had sex with my boyfriend and he let it all out in me and I took this pill 25 hours later and I told myself that I will try a pregnancy test the following week but thank God my period came a week after I took the pill. It works, trust me. Just be patient and wait."


"I've only been on this medication for a week and I haven't had any problems at all. I take it at night, and I dont have any nausea or anything like I did with other BC methods. I am sensative to contraceptives and on the shot, I gained 30 pounds quickly. On the patch, I threw up only 12 hours after having it on. And other pills made me moody or nauseated. This pill has a low does of estrogen and it has been great so far-- frankly, I think I have been losing weight. Not sure if that has anything to do with this pill or not, but we will see!"


"Was on tramadol, diazepam, paracetamol and diclofenac for 10 weeks after a prolapsed disc and sciatica. Put on morphine last Friday and has taken most of the pain, which is allowing me to feel happier in myself."


"While the first 3 weeks were no fun at all I have since seen and felt an improvement in my anxiety and panic attacks. I am very sensitive to medication and other medicines would make me dizzy, upset my stomach and or make it impossible to stay awake. The Cymbalta only made me tired and caused me to lose weight the first three weeks. I am on my fourth month on 30's once a day. I take mine right after dinner as they tend to make me tired, but by morning I am good to go. I have since gained my weight back and I feel better than I have since my anxiety and panic attacks started 7 years ago. In 4 months I have not had any panic attacks and only feel the starting effects of anxiety and then it goes away."


"Been taking Latuda for about 3 months total, although in between I stopped after 2 weeks during the 1st month for no reason, then started up again after another 2 weeks. This time I'm taking it everyday. I decided to give it a real chance and so glad that I did. The biggest difference is the relationship I now have with my 3 year old daughter. Before because of my borderline disorder I was so on edge and stressed out, I would lose my cool easily over little things. I'd yell or cry when even a little frustrated. It was probably like walking on eggshells around mommy to her. No more of that though. I have almost completely changed the way I am around her, no more mean mommy. Just happy and calm now!"


"I have frequent kidney stones and for awhile was at a lose on how to deal with them. Eventually, after several horrible hospital trips, my primary doctor prescribed me Flomax and told me to take one a day during an attack. Flomax has been an absolute life saver for me. Within an hour, my pain subsides and I am normally able to pass the stone that same day. I carry Flomax with me everywhere now. It has helped reduce the anxiety I had about when my next kidney stone would occur because I know I have a pill that really works."


"I love it. I am a very restless sleeper, wake up almost every single hour then have a hard time falling back to sleep. The only time I could sleep through the night is if I drank a load of alcohol. Well, first I started out with half of a 5mg Ambien just to see how it would affect me, I slept a solid 4 hours, woke up, but it didn't bother me, I didn't get all upset because I woke up, and I easily fell back to sleep. So even 2.5 MG took the edge off for me. It depends on how good I want to sleep as to how much Ambien I take, last night I took 5mg and slept a solid 6 hours, got up went to the bathroom, slept another 3 hours, I don't have all the weird side effects. I feel like a whole new person taking this medication."


"I was prescribed this for a diagnostic colonoscopy to investigate bleeding and loose bowels.    I was assigned the split dose prep,  were you take one dose in the evening and the other the morning of the exam.  The first 5 ounce drink was easy to swallow and I was able to follow it with 5 cups of the clear liquid of choice -I chose two water, one chicken stock, one gingerale and one gatorade.    After an hour the effects kicked in.   I didn't experience any cramping or nausea.  I went to bed two hours after taking it, and got up about once an hour for the next four hours.  I was running clear at this time and considered skipping dose two.  Instead I took half the second dose and fluids. I was perfectly clear for exam."


"I got Skyla in December 2014 and so far have had a great experience. I am an extremely busy 20 year-old college student, with previous negative experiences with the Pill, and Skyla has been perfect. The insertion was quite painful and I had cramps for a few days and then spotting for about a month afterwards, but since then my periods have been getting lighter and seemingly a bit farther apart. My partner is a bit of a worrier so having something that's close to 100% effective has been a real load off his mind, and since we both got tested we don't have to use condoms anymore. ;) Not having to worry about birth control anymore has been fantastic. I would recommend Skyla to anyone looking for a low-maintenance form of birth control."


"I think I needed this medication for years...but, I was ashamed to talk to my doctor. Before Zoloft, I was never content, nervous, paranoid, could not let things go and was not the parent I wanted to be (no patience, lacked interest). Then I suffered a breakdown. The Dr. put me on Zoloft. I was totally afraid of taking antidepressants - I have no idea why. The first week I had pretty bad nausea but I stuck with it (and it subsided). Five months later, I feel as if the whole situation was a blessing. I am happy and tolerant, easy-going and I feel like I'm a better parent. Don't know about detrimental side effects but I'm sure it wasn't healthy living the way I without the medicines."


"I did not have the terrible experience others have described. I started by eating light the day before with a high fiber cereal for breakfast and again for dinner. I took a Colace before bed and with these pre-prep additions, I was already clearing out before I started the Suprep. I had my prep cold and then added filtered water. I used a thick milkshake straw and put on back of my tongue. Finished the drink in two gulps followed by lemon wedge. Five minutes later the butt faucet turned on. No cramps, nausea, vomiting, or headache. I did put Desitin on my bottom to help keep the skin from getting raw. I also used soft baby butt wipes for sensitive skin for the same reason. Next dose in 4 hours and I'm no longer worried about it."


"I'm 44 yrs. old and it worked for me with in a week.  This product is worth every penny!!"


"I have had severe pain due to my Multiple Sclerosis. Started on Limbrel, after a few weeks I could feel the relief. I take it every 12 hours and I can feel when the hour is near to dose. In between I use Aleve but with much less dosing. This has been a God send for me and absolutely no side effects."


"I'm 14 years old, and I've been on Adderall for 4 weeks now and I've experienced some side effects.  one of them would be loss of appetite especially in the morning and around lunch.  I've already gone from being 117 to 111.  That's not natural, my friend has the same problem too. I prefer Adderall though because my doctor told me that Vyvanse lasts for 12 hours and if you take it at 12 or 1 on the weekends, then you can't sleep till 12 or 1 in the morning. Adderall doesn't cause insomnia if you take it at 12 because it only lasts for 4-8 hours. Adderall really helps me pay attention in school, which is why I'm not failing out of my "College prep school". Totally recommend Adderall 100%."


"Works fine. And it is the same as minastrin, I don't know if anyone else on here took a chemistry class, but minastrin and mibelas are made up of the same chemical composition, and therefore the same product produced by "different companies". I had no weight gain, light periods that lasted three days."


"After dealing with social anxiety every day, avoiding situations, and constantly being tense I decided that medication was the choice for me.

Effexor is the second drug I have tried. This medication has improved my social anxiety in a way that I never thought was possible. I enjoy talking with people and can't believe almost all of my anxiety has vanished. I have read that Effexor can be a slight stimulant, and I do notice this is a big reason I am more talkative and confident.

NEGATIVES: My memory is way worse than it's ever been. I do not concentrate well when people are speaking and retaining the information is difficult. My worries are gone, but so are my thoughts about everything. Feel foggy. No other side effects"


"I took this drug for over 20 years.  It worked extremely well for me.  Dry mouth was my only side effect.  I was told by my pharmacy they could no longer get it.  I took the generic for a while but it never worked as well.  I was surprised to read others have taken it recently.  How sad something that worked so well for many is hard to get.  I would switch back in a heartbeat."


"I'm about too start on my 3rd month and so far I love it. On my 2nd month I had a little spotting but nothing big. It helped with pimples but they get worse before my period but after I'm over then they are gone. I've had sex many times in the 2nd month without a condom and so far I'm baby free so the birth control does work. It helps my periods and the reason I got on was so I can have a constant one. It helped this 16 year old real good!"


"My Dr. prescribed Pristiq 50mg. after taking Cymbalta because of the terrible side effects. The only side effects Pristiq has given me is the lack of sexual desire but Trazodone 50mg. which I also take balances out that effect. I also take Tranxene7.5mg before bedtime and get at least 5 hours of straight sleep! I am doing much better."


"Was prescribed Brintellix after being on Effexor for years and years, and it stopped doing it's job.   Started at the 5mg dose for 2 weeks, then to 10, and then to 20.  The first week I had more energy and a very euphoric mood.  I also became kind of impulsive and jittery (is installing broomstick holders in the utility room at 2:00am normal?).  At 10mg my anxiety started increasing, and at 20mg my anxiety was almost debilitating.  Talked to my doctor and she is switching me to something else.  I'm sure it's a great med, but just not for me unfortunately"


"I was diagnosed with ADHD 6 years ago by my family physician. She put me on Effexor, which seemed to help at first, but over the next year, the side effects were not worth the results. Another doctor recently prescribed Adderall and when that worked well, he gave Adderall XR. I am so much more centered, can concentrate, and my quality of life is so much better. I hate that it is thought of as a "street drug" and I hate that the price is so high. The generic did nothing for me except to make me agitated/jittery for few hours, then crashed and had a headache."


"I have had depression for about 13 years know or I guess it started out as anxiety. I have been on every medication you can name. Most had side effects and had to be switched but nothing serious. I was on Celexa for about ten years and then about three years ago it just stopped working. That is when I was diagnosed with major depression. I don't have a marriage anymore after twenty-two years, lost my job after nine years, can hardly get out of bed most days. I'm not living living, I'm serviving. My doctor put my on Fetzima and after not seeing any improvement at 40mg he moved me up to 80mg. I started not being able to urinate without forcing it out and had to go every two hours. I have never had bladder problems before. I got off the pills"


"Doctor put me on depo provera to try and help with my heavy periods. I bleed constantly. Doctor then gave me another shot 10 weeks later saying it should get better now. Well she was wrong it was the worst bleeding in my life so heavy huge clots nothing would stop the bleeding after 6 months I had to get an ablation done. It saved me for awhile but I ended up with a hysterectomy which was the best decision of my life but wouldn't of had these decisions if I didn't have the depo shot. Was the worst experience of my life and from it ended up losing my fertility by age 37  luckily I had already had my kids. Hey everyone is different and reacts differently.  But my experience with depo was very traumatic worst thing in the world."


"A suggestion from my dermatologist when he prescribed this to me.  Keep it refrigerator - he said he cuts down on the burning sensation when you first apply it.  I did this and so far no problem with burning and the medicine does seem to clear up the flaking and peeling on my eyelids and around eyes."


"I loved the intended effects of Vyvanse, as it worked better than anything else I've tried.  However, I was not able to tolerate the stomach-related side effects.  I still want to try it again once other problems with my stomach are resolved, to see if I can tolerate it then."


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"I suffer from cystic acne and was experiencing really big, red, spots around my mouth, chin and neck. The first couple of weeks using Epiduo was a bit traumatic - all the spots I was experienced all raised up at the same timet. I had around 6-7 large swollen spots on my chin. The Epiduo really made my skin red and dry also, which meant that any make-up I used to try and cover the spots would just come off. My face looked pretty terrible. However, I kept using it and after 2-3 weeks, all the spots had gone. I have not been using Epiduo for around 7 weeks and I haven't had any new spots occur. There is still some redness and scarring, however it's getting better. Great Product!"


"My problem is not falling asleep, but staying asleep. Halcion is perfect for me. I wake up without drowsiness. I do not take every night...only when I need to break the bad sleep cycle. I have tried almost every sleeping pill over the years and keep returning to Halcion. It is inexpensive (compared to others like Lunesta) and effective...what more can you ask."


"Was diagnosed recently with generalized anxiety disorder. It has manifested itself differently through the years...mostly Irritable Bowel Syndrome. My symptoms now being terrible brain-fog and jitters. Went through numerous blood tests, stress test, etc...and came to this "anxiety"  conclusion. I decided to try Buspar, as my Mom had been on it off and on and had good results. I was worried about weight gain mostly and this one was touted as not having this effect.

After 2 weeks into the medicine, taking 15mg/day, I feel pretty good!  Starting to feel back to my old self again. The first couple of days were a little weird, felt more anxious than ever but tried to keep busy and it passed. A little trouble sleeping at night but take melatonin to help for now."


"I have been on the 7.5 for 2 weeks now and have found it really doesn't control my hunger pangs. :("


"I have always had irregular periods anywhere from 3-10 months apart. I had been on birth control from 16-23. I am now 26 years old, married and have been trying to conceive for about 2 years. About a year ago we starting seeing my gyno to figure out what we could do to conceive. For the past year, over a few visits I had sonograms checking my ovaries and was told I didn't have PCOS and I was put on a diet as I am over weight, 167 lbs at 5'2". I started seeing a different doctor this month who had a HOMA index done and diagnosed me with pre-diabetes, and PCOS (showed me the cysts). Prescribed 500mg 2x daily it has been 4 days now..I have been getting diarrhea and slight dizziness throughout the day, I'm hoping it goes away soon."


"I have been on 300 mg of Lyrica a day for a double herniation in my back.  The side effects I experienced were dizziness, anxiety and sleeplessness.  However, I did not gain weight.  Maybe that is because I had read that you could gain weight and I changed my diet so that I would not.  In fact, I lost 25 lbs. while on it.  I read that I am in the minority with this.  I can say for the most part Lyrica helped, but I had to take Advil with it.  Overall, it helped."


"I'm so glad that I have found this product because it made my skin stop from such breakout. I have consulted doctor for this and I am really glad because it's effective. Just need to wait. Patience is a must. The only problem is the redness like a small one dot."


"Took Rosvastatin (crestor generic) 10mg for 3 mos. Had knee pain, developed severe headaches,  increased ringing and buzzing in ears. Makes me concerned about taking any statins again ever.
Decreased LDL but Too strong. Noted my blood sugar was increased above the usual. So watch for that in your lab tests as it may be linked to this or other lipid medication."


"I started just yesterday. It's 36 hours later. I feel like 200 lbs lifted off me in the last 3 hours. I can move! I'd tried Remicade...had a terrible reaction/anaphylactic reaction and it did nothing for me. So far this is a miracle, I hope this continues."


"I gained 90 pounds when I took this medication and as a result got diabetes."


"I have tried different birth control pills and this is my favorite so far, it regulated my period from an everyday bleeding to a normal 3-4 days per month, I used to get really bad cramps to the point that I could not walk, I had to stay in bed for the first 2 days of my period, and this pill made them less painful,  I have always deal with anxiety so nothing change about it, never gain weight and it also took away my everyday headaches, recently my doctor decided to change them for cryselle which is giving me horrible cramps nausea and headaches with only 2 days of using it, I'm definitely going back to tri-Lo-Sprintec."


"I was diagnosed Bipolar 1 with psychotic features 3 years ago, but always dealt with grandiose thinking, mild delusions, a good deal of depression. After self medicating for two years I had a mental melt down and after spending 2 months cooped up in my apartment, anorexic, dying; I decided it was time to see a psychiatrist. The medications I was prescribed ranged from mood stabilizers to antipsychotics, benzo's, sleeping pills, many I was allergic to like Depakote and Trileptal. Anyway at first I tried the regular Seroquel but gained 40lbs in one month and slept 14 hours a day. Switched to Seroquel XR, not as tired, lost 20bs, appetite/ mental noise decreased, panic relief, strong sleep aide, life manageable, they are expensive. HIGHLY recommend."


"I had been experience anxiety for a long time, and have always been a worry wart in general. I had been going to therapy and my therapist suggested going to a psychiatrist who diagnosed me with generalized anxiety and prescribed me 20mg of fluoxetine. I gotta say, it has truly helped! I've been on it about 10 weeks now and I feel pretty great! I still get anxiety but nothing compared to what I had before. I'm also generally happier. My only complaints are that I don't sleep as well. I take the fluoxetine in the morning but still find myself waking up through the night which makes me very tired during the day. My libido has also basically disappeared since going on it so I will talk to my doctor about it. Other than that, it's great!"


"Worked very well. By the second-third pill it was feeling better. But Doctor gave me the DS 2x a day and I think its a bit much. By 4th day I felt really horrible. Tired, foggy headed, and lethargic towards the evening. Not going to take anymore pills. Did clear up the issue tho!"


"I wish I could echo the positive reviews, but Viibryd is not working for me.  I have been taking it for three weeks now, as I wanted to give it a fair chance.  But it has increased my desire to escape all my troubles (thoughts of suicide).  I do not feel better except for that I am less "snappy" with my kids and husband.  My usually high sexual desires are completely gone & I don't want to be around anyone at all.  I barely want to be around myself!  I was taking Pristiq - which I absolutely loved - but it stopped being effective for me.  "


"My childs grades have suffered more after beginning evekeo and his behavior is so much worse than before. I honestly cannot wait to to see the Dr. again."


"I'm still alive thanks to this drug!  So far so good."


"Started taking Simponi in November of 2013. I got full use of one hand back and about 80% on the other in 4 days. I was diagnosed in 2002 and disabled by 2003. I've used Humira, Enbrel, and Remicade all with some success but I continued to get worse. The infusion wears off around 5 to 6 weeks. This last infusion of Simponi was my best yet. My next infusion is tomorrow 6/23/14. Really need it too."


"For bipolar 1 Lamictal has worked wonders for me. I did have to watch my moods because with all mental health medicines it can make side effect better or worse and it did enduce me into a state of depression. Other than that I have been on it for 9 months and has been doing good so far."


"Worked wonders for my acne. Amazing. Years of living with acne and this $3 a month medication clears me right up. Love it!"


"Very positive till mouth sores & rash
Truly love the drug so much better than chemo allows me to do things I couldn't under chemotherapy"


"I have been taking 16 years. I take 800 mg 4 times a day. The meds work Great. I am able to do most things. I am 52 and have had 7 hip replacements. About two years ago I started having tooth problems. I discovered major gum recession. Yesterday I had my first round of skin graphs. The doctor knew it was from Neurotin. He has had several patients having taken as little as  2 months to me 16 years. The doctor originally thought I needed 3 grafts. I only had enough to graph two. Three months from today I have to do two more grafts. Had I known this I would of never taken Neurotin."


"Well, I don't know if I'm the only one on here but this did not work very well for me. My skin started being much more red (especially in my face). Under my eyes looked sickly. I had a harder time falling asleep.  I even began to have ocular problems. I still was having panic attacks and severe depression--I suppose I was less manic though?"


"I was given lexapro 10 mg once per day I have been on it since July as my anxiety was pretty bad I was also given Xanax ( which did noting ) so they gave me Valium ( still had no effect) so j have been just taking lexapro now and it seems to be ok , I still get nervous feeling sometimes but not as bad as they were . In the first two weeks of taking lexapro I felt very sick I got sick a few times and just felt rotten but the Dr did tell that would happen and after about 2 weeks I felt perfect again ,"


"My doctor calls my Lyrica use a sprint. Week 1 was 50 mg, week 2 - 100mg, the next 4 weeks were 150 mg in the evening. Now we are working our way up to doing the same thing for the second dose in the morning. I must admit I am glad she is doing it this way. The first weekend after I started taking it was the first weekend I actually wanted to do something, like move when I did not have to. I've adjusted slowly to the drowsiness and confusion to where it is not nearly as bad as when I first started taking it. There has been weight gain but I am slowly getting to the point of wanting to get back into that gym. Thank you Lyrica."


"First time I had BV I was giving metronidazole to take twice a day for seven days, by the second day I had noticed the smell had cleared up but was unable to complete treatment due to the side effects. I got BV a second time around 18 months later and doctor prescribed 4 tablets to take at once, I experienced no side effects whatsover and everything had cleared up within two days. Would recommend taking after a meal."


"Medicine worked for my soft-tissue skin infection.  However, it caused tremendous heartburn that generally lasted a couple of hours. Tums helped that side-effect. Did better when I took the medicine with food, even though the label said to take with an empty stomach."


"Miralax is Fantastic!  I take a half dose everyday with a glass of prune juice for good measure along with a high fiber diet. No side effects at all."


"I am a very outgoing college student.. The type of person who can literally talk to anyone. However, when you put me on the spot or if I have to give a 10 minute presentation I can hardly think straight. My doctor was soo sweet and prescribed me 0.5 mg Clonazepam. I use it for situation anxiety. (Twice a month) and it has given me so much more assurance in myself. I also avoid caffiene when taking it before a presentation and I walk in the class way more focused on what I am going to say instead of worrying about my nerves!"


"I have been taking ambien for a few years and it has made a profound change in my sleeping routines. I am getting better sleep than ever!"


"I have found Effexor and therapy to be a fantastic combination. The Effexor alone has kept me from feeling like I'm going to climb the walls. I didn't lose any weight on Effexor. I actually gained some (in part due to my own lack of exercise). I weened off for about a year while I was pregnant. Withdrawals can be rough but not impossible. My advise is to ween VERY slowly. I went from 75 mg daily to 37.5 daily. Then to 37.5 every other day, then every two days, then every three days, etc. until I was taking it once a week then stopped."


"I just had my third botox treatment.  The first was great.  It was painful but worth it.  I did not retain urine or have an infection. What a relief. The second one was 7 months later and I had good results.  This third one was nine months later and after 6 weeks I have not had any positive results.

I have an appt with my urologist to see what we can do, but it is very disappointing to go through this with no results. I thought I could control this urge incontinency for life."


"I have used the mirena as it seems to be the most consistent release of hormones, therefor helping mood swings, acne, weight gain etc. I just had 1 removed and another placed. Never had children, and my cervix "falls to the floor" and to a side, so it's a bit more uncomfortable than some women. But, nothing that extra water and advil cant soothe. It is def worth 1 day of uncomfortable for 5 years of relief lol. My periods mostly stopped basically was spotting for a day or two after year 1. Prior to year 1, still light but lasted a day or so longer. My strings to the first got "lost" so dr. (Highly recommend an ob/gyn)  used ultrasound to locate and and get it before replacing it. So, a few negatives but well worth it!"


"I am in my 30s and have been experiencing debilitating panic attacks since I was a teenager to the point where I could not function on a day-to-day basis. Sertraline seems to be very effective in blocking this reaction. I feel like myself again, thank God. I no longer have racing thoughts and all the physical reactions of panic. This is my second time taking it, first was for PPD and it helped then too. I did have side effects for the first 4-6 weeks, including dry mouth, insomnia, and a foggy out of it feeling, but it all lifted."


"I do not feel too much of a difference from before I had my thyroid removed. I do understand how so many people have such a wide variety of symptoms. I can say though that my weight is lower than ever, even my teenage years. My hair does seem to be thinner and cannot tolerate cold very much but that is pretty much it."


"Effects are short-lived, but Ativan is great for acute panic episodes.  On the downside of things tolerance builds quickly."


"My son switched from Risperidone to Vraylar, and it was a terrific decision.  He has no positive symptoms on 1.5 mg of the Vraylar, and he feels much more clear-minded and motivated than previously.  He has been able to recommence his college classes and generally reclaim more of his true personality.  Occasionally, he experiences akathisia, in which case he takes a day off of medication with no ill effects that we have seen.  I give high praise to the scientists behind this medication.  The fact that it works in selective and adaptive ways in regulating dopamine is a tremendous advantage.  The Risperidone left my son feeling disabled, whereas the Vraylar has facilitated a positive and dramatic turnaround."


"I began Cymbalta 3 months ago and couldn't be happier! It has made my life more than just an existence."


"This medicine has absolutely given me my life back! I actually feel the way I did before I got addicted to pills!!"


"I have taken it for years. It does not make me drowsy and works great. "


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"I recently started Eliquis (brand) as my doctor wants to do a cardioversion in hopes of getting my heart back into a normal rhythm.  You need to be on a blood thinner prior to, and after, this procedure. Because of my past experiences with side effects, I quartered a few of the 5mg tablets and took one quarter (1.25mg) on each of the first two days.  On the third day, I took two 1.25mg doses of Eliquis, twelve hrs apart, for a daily total of 2.5mg.  Within 30 min after taking the second 1.25 dose, I began to feel a continuous internal tremor that lasted for 5 hrs.-no pain, no external tremor, no feeling ill. I am afraid to increase the dosage to reach the prescribed 5mg x 2/daily. HAS ANYONE ELSE EXPERIENCED THIS SIDE EFFECT??"


"I read so many good reviews on Drysol so I decided to try it! The first night I used it, it had a burning sensation but I could handle it. The next day I was so happy with the results. I had no sweat at all. The second time I used it, it itched like crazy and I was up all night trying to tolerate it, but still no sweat. The third time I used it my armpits burnt and there was red bumps! I immediately washed it off but the pain didn't go away. Maybe it was just my skin having a reaction to it but I do not think this is for me!"


"I just started taking the 37.5 phentermine on January 17th, 2017. I haven't noticed weight loss yet, but I will keep you posted! I am quite parched throughout the day."


"I've been taking this birth control to help with ovarian cysts. It has helped , but I'm am experiencing bad stomach issues; such as nausea, stomach pain, and throwing up! Does it ever end??? Ugh "


"The first few doses made me feel like I had been hit by a truck.   Things improved and now I am in the third day and fine.  Burning, urgency, leaking GONE so I will finish my 10 days of medication.  I had Cipro for 7 days previously and after I finished-- in three days I had symptoms again."


"Atripla made my treatment very easy, and I'm undetectable for over 3 years now with minimal side effects such as headaches that are a little more frequent."


"I was one of the few people who could not take it. It attacked my body along with the cancer. Quit taking it after 2 months but it would not flush from my system. My skin was bad from dehydration as it did not allow my body to absorb moisture in my arms and legs. My skin looked like parchment with nothing under it but bone and a little flesh. Lost over 20 pounds in about a month.
Finally my regular doctor put me in the hospital -as I found some men in Australia had to do. I was given I.V's for 5 days and am feeling much better. It is a good medicine but some people just cannot take it."


"Be careful with this drug"


"I had laryngitis and accute bronchitis then if that wasn't enough I got whooping cough!! These didn't work right away but by the 3rd day I was barely coughing this stuff saved me. I had a pain in the chest my side and my abdomen from this cough. Give this drug a chance it does work!!"


"I was taking Lamictal and Klonopin for a long time and doing very well on it.   In 2010 I had to have a lumbar disk replacement from an old hockey injury in college.  Sadly I got hooked on pain pills and when I finally stopped I was spending about 5k to 6k a month on pills which indicates how much I was taking.  Since about Xmas of 2013 I have been going through a period of Major Depression and Severe anxiety.  I just kept getting worse and worse and the Klonopin/Lamictal stopped working.  I had a prescription of Gabapentin sitting in my drawer that I had been prescribed but stopped using because it was making me dizzy.  I decided to try it our of desperation and all I can say is wow.  My anxiety has gone from a 10 to a 2 and no side effects."


"Had a heart attack on July 3rd, stent put in, put on Plavix for one month.  Stent partially collapsed after stopping Plavix and was having some chest pains.  Doctor put me back on Plavix and no more problems since.  It sure works good for me and no side effects."


"I had Skyla placed this morning! Forgot to take Ibuprofen and was slightly terrified! It was no worse than a little pressure and cramping! The cramping has continued on and off for the past 12 hours, but nothing overly intense! Very excited to finally have a different form of contraceptive! Don't let some of the reviews scare you away!"


"I started Contrave on 1/14/15, I have lost 42lbs as of 5/22/15.  As of today I will be voluntarily stopping the medication due to quality of life.  I am ecstatic over the weight loss but the severe constipation and side effects of the prescribed stool softners, meds for dizziness, and daily vomiting has come to a point that it is no longer worth it.  My PCP and I have tried to address each issue and I am on a total of 4 daily prescriptions, a stool softner, nausea meds, vertigo type med and the Contrave with a monthly total of $208.00 just to be able to take this medication, and I am still to sick to function normally.  Other than my ability to tolerate the side effects this medication did suppress my appetite and aid my weight loss."


"After a month and a half on this, I have experienced a heavy period lasting about 5-6 days. My breasts are not sore but have grown about 4 inches/fuller. No mood changes or negative effects . So far I like this . I'm in my early thirties."


"I was on this med for 5 days and decided to stop. I was feeling worse than ever - dopey, sick and with terrible headaches....have been off for 4 days and feel better for it. Have decided to try other ways to sort out my anxiety/body pains rather then being drugged to the eyeballs. I could have given it a bit longer but my gut feeling is this drug (like most other SSRIs) just masks the problem. Am now trying Claire Weekes book "Hope and Help for your Nerves" to get to the bottom of my anxiety. I feel really hopeful, as, deep down, I know it's just my thoughts that are causing my problems. If I can rid myself of anxiety, then my body pains should disappear. Here's hoping."


"I started taking 150mg Wellbutrin SR about a month ago to treat severe atypical depression, and it has been nothing short of miraculous for me.  The first two weeks were rough.  I had some heart palpitations brought on by a combination of the meds and caffeine, so I had to stop the caffeine.  I also had to work through a bit of insomnia early on, but that side effect has subsided, and now I actually sleep and wake well rested.  For the first time in a decade, I'm hopeful.  My negative thoughts are still there, but unlike before, I have control over them.  I can manage them in a non-destructive way.  Words cannot express what it feels like to know that you can, for the first time in so long you can't remember, function as a normal person."


"Aside from occasional nausea if I don't take it with food, I find it takes the egde off my lower back and arthritis pain.  Causes some drowsiness so I don't take it when I need to drive.  Works better for pain than pretty much anything else I have tried."


"I was prescribed 300mg trimethoprim for 7 days to treat a possible uti, (which compared to others seems high, though I have had abdominal pain meaning it may be in my kidneys, I didn't have the classic symptoms of uti so I went months and months untreated). Took the first pill yesterday and immediately felt nauseous, took about 4 hours to start feeling better, my tongue also swelled up and I had difficulty breathing for the first 2 hours, drooled a bit, I felt my words weren't especially coherant.. almost went to the hospital but I didn't feel it was warranted enough to at the time, I felt somewhat dizzy and just mentally slow, almost confused. Today feeling body aches all over.  Plus side my abdominal pain/ constant need to pee has gone.."


"I've been dealing with migraines since I was like 10 or 11. Any chemical/hormone change triggers them. I'm 31 and they gradually got to the point they would last for 3-4 days. During that time (and a few days after it was gone) I had uncontrollable vomiting. I couldn't work and worst of all, I couldn't take care of my kids. I finally went to the doctor and asked him to please fix me because no doctor could ever find something that worked. I feel like Treximet has given me my life back. Within 30 min - 2 hours (depending on how strong the migraine is when it hits) I start to feel it working. Usually by hour 3 I no longer have the migraine. I can't even describe what a relief it is to finally be free and able to focus on life."


"Been on sroquel for one month. Have gained 9 lbs. otherwise good drug."


"After all the unpleasant, typical, menopausal side effects my MD decided to try "Evamist"....One spray each night. So after 1 week I noticed my hot flashes were way worse and I felt really awful. Took me 3 or 4 days to get back to "normal". Now after suffering for another few months I decided to try it again. Only this time start with a smaller dose. I'd spray it on and immediately rub off half of it, before it dried. Same reaction as the first try. What a bummer...Any suggestions now?  I have tried every pill, cream, gel, and accupuncture, herbs, and homeopathy treatments with worse side effects than the originals...8 years of suffering. What next?"


"Was diagnosed with Trich.  Dr. prescribed four 500 mgs of Flagyl to take at once.  Only complaint was metallic taste but it made me drink water more often and chew minty gum - I survived.  Unfortunately, it did not work.  6 weeks and 2 days later the discharge, itching, symptoms returned.  Note: I had not been with intimate with anyone, so it was not because of sexual contact, Flagyl just didn't work.  Returned to dr., was re-tested and it was positive for Trich.  Dr. prescribed Tinidazole the second time which I took yesterday; as soon as I reach or exceed 60-90 days with no symptoms, I will repost."


"I took my first and last 30mg dose of Cymbalta yesterday. The side effects were just unbearable. Dry mouth, blurred vision, tremors, panic attacks, vomiting. I will never take it again. And now today, after only having took one pill and discontinuing, I am having body aches and extreme fatigue. There has to be a better way to beat this anxiety than poisoning ourselves."


"Wonderful medicine for gout pain. I have been fighting gout for 7 years and I'm fairly young. My attacks have moved from the left big toe to the right big toe to the little toes now its taken my whole left side of my left foot. Colchicine and Vicodin didn't give me relief. Went back to the doctor got a steroid shot and some prednisone was walking within hours all the swelling that caused me excruciating was cleared. It's better than Indocin too me, trust me on this give it a try."


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


"I got my IUD inserted Jan 4 2016, I am 25 and have no children. The implantation was painful but lasted less than 1 min. I did not experience cramping but I do have spotting. I am currently on my 1st period since getting skyla implanted. I'm used to the pretty much non existent periods from my oral contraception. I'm 6 days into my period :( .  Not having to take a pill everyday at the same time and filling a prescription is a plus but I'm so over irregular bleeding. I will give this thing a full 6 months before I consider removing it."


"I took Plan B about 2 weeks after my period around the time I would have ovulated 3 days later I bled for 3 days and when I should have gotten my period. I didn't I was 18 days late! But if you count from when I took Plan B to when I got my period it was a month so I think it just reset my period, it worked but the waiting was not fun."


"The  insertion process hurt so bad. I’ve never had a kid but when they clinch my uterus I think it feel something like that. That first day I had cramping, which you have to expect because it’s a foreign object in your body. The first month with a period hurt the cramps were a little more intense.  But as birth control goes this birth-control hasn’t failed me. No change in weight or acne and my boyfriend has finished inside of me and I’m not pregnant this birth-control is great I recommend it to everybody. With my insurance I only paid 20% which for me was $200 and something"


"It is great not to have to take a pill, but the ring comes out all the time! I have to fix it twice a day usually. I've been to the doctor and she said I'm fine, it just happens with people sometime. It's so annoying! Why would they make it a ring shape?! It's such a poorly designed product. Women aren't meant to have ring shaped things in their vaginas! Make it a cylindrical shape, like a tampon."


"Plan b doesn't work! I literally took it four hours after unprotected sex with my boyfriend! That was last month on the 22 of last month and I found out I was pregnant today!"


"This used to be my medicine of choice for chronic pain, and while it worked great, I didn't feel impaired. The FDA removed this medicine from the market. Now I need to find another medicine that will work, for my chronic pain."


"I took this crap and started getting flu like symptoms, chills and very bad stomach pain. I couldn't eat, I felt like I was gonna die. It was a crippling experience. Laid in bed for two days. I stopped the medicine and am now feeling somewhat better. Please ask about side affects with dr. CAUTION!!!!!!!!!!!"


"I have just weaned off Cymbalta and started Savella about 3 weeks ago. Be careful of your judgements on side effects of Savella.  Many of us are being weaned off medicines like Cymbalta and others and these can be causing the side effects. Coming off Cymbalta can cause dizziness, feeling "weird" and many others.  Before you write off Savella, make sure your side effects are not withdrawal from other medicines.  I have found if I take Savella on an empty stomach, I am nauseated, so take with food. I also have moved the second dose of the day to 2 pm and that helped decrease the insomnia.  I have more energy than before, but find I am a bit edgy at times and this is fading. Smaller doses may help side effects. Insurance should cover-ask for appeal if denied."


"I have been taking Zoloft for about 6 years for depression. Coincidentally, I also have had post traumatic stress disorder for about 8 years due to a severe medical emergency (53 days in hospital, surgeries, etc.). I have not had any post traumatic stress disorder episodes in months, thought I was better.  I just went off the Zoloft (WoHoo!), but just had a TERRIBLE PTSD episode. I had no idea Zoloft was helping with PTSD. I can't afford to have crying/screaming bouts while sitting at my desk. Back on Zoloft I go."


"The warnings are real. The horror stories are real. Do not put this device into your body. It was excruciating once inserted and I bleed heavily and felt pain worse than birthing contractions for over 3 weeks. It lead to horrendously heavy bleeds, cycle was completely thrown out of whack, mental health deteriorated, suicidal tendencies. Had to wait for 2 months to be removed. Bleed extremely badly for 12 days solid and was hospitalised. The pain was horrific.

It took at least 12 weeks to feel better and about 12 months for my cycle to return to my normal.

I think this medication should be banned. I have 4 close friends who have all had horrific experiences with this medication."


"Had ParaGard inserted one month ago today. I'm 44 and gave birth twice.  Only a pinch was felt and the whole process took about 10 minutes.  I did have my period.  I took 2 Advil before the procedure.  No cramping or pain at all after. First period after the insertion was 3 days of INTENSE bleeding. Then 3-4 days of light bleeding.  Some light spotting in between periods. Boyfriend hasn't complained he feels it but I have had light bleeding after sex.  Hoping that and the heavy periods deminish after a few months.  I would definitely recommend."


"I was recently prescribed Cymbalta for depression.  It helped but I felt very jittery and anxious on it. My doctor added Buspar and now I feel very much calmer and in control. I take 30 mgs twice a day."


"This review is for Finacea Foam.  I visited a Dermatologist and discovered I have Rosacea.  She prescribed Finacea Foam and gave me a small booklet to read.  In the middle of the booklet it was mentioned that it is important to throw out anything left over 8 weeks after opening.   Reason not given....wasteful for something that costs close to $300.  I wasn't concerned about any redness in my skin, as it wasn't bad, but I was assured it would take care of the pimple-like bumps that had persisted for years.  I tried it for two weeks and there was no improvement.....just got a little worse.  It also dried out my skin, so had to use extra moisturizers. No terrible side effects, so rating it a 2.  Wish I'd been able to get a sample to try out."


"After 3 failed acne Rx's (epiduo, sulfer face wash, minocycline) my 13yo daughter was prescribed this in conjunction w/ amoxicillin by a dermatologist (first 3 were from a pediatrician).  I has worked very well and finally cleared her acne up.   Her acne was moderate when we started w/ the Rx's, but then I'd say 2 months of minocycline got it in the severe range.   Now her face is pretty much all clear after 2 months on this product and amoxicillin.   She had/has some occaisional dryness and peeling, especially w/ her lips, but it was minor and much better than dealing w/ acne.  I like this product."


"I've been on this birth control for almost 2 weeks now, and there have been no negative side effects: no moodiness, no pimples, no weight gain or loss etc. I've also already noticed my skin slightly less pimply (although this might have to do with certain times of the month/hormones, we'll see). If anything I've noticed my mood become more stable and happy. So far so good!"


"Loved it at first. Regular light periods 3-4 days no weight gain no cramping, and I could skip my period it was like heaven in the form of a tiny pill. Then unexpectedly after all these years of being on it at the age of 24 I woke up with extreme pain in my right arm inner elbow area I couldn't bend my are all the way or extend it completely without having pain. I thought maybe I pulled a muscle or something but after a week of pain and discomfort I went to the emergency room where I was diagnosed with a deep vien thrombosis (blood clot) I had to be ambulanced to another hospital and spent 5 days on the surgical floor because they thought they would have to remove it. Thousands of $'s in hospital bills that I struggled to pay at 24"


"I started the depo shot January 9th,2016 on my period and two weeks later on January22,2016 I started my cycle again and have been bleeding for 3 months and is still bleeding. I will not be going for my second injection which is in two weeks. I also have head aches and get dizzy often and it has been hard for me to get wet since I started. I will not recommend this to anyone."


"I was prescribed Seroquel for PTSD. Never again. 25 mg, I had the worst panic attack if my life, I could barely walk, but I was so scared I kept trying to run around. It was horrible. I went absolutely crazy then passed out hard. Not my kind of medication.

My mother inlaw takes 250 mg a day for schizophrenia, she has for six months now,  so far it is not helping her delusions, hallucinations, paranoia. She was told to take it at supper time and seemed drunk and sedated all evening. She now takes it at bed time but it is not helping her. :("


"I have been using Zyrtec for the last three years with great results. I am back to running outdoors without the urticaria, sneezing and itchy eyes. Also, I can visit friends who have pets without needing to leave after five minutes.  "


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"There's no question that Moviprep is effective in cleansing the bowel, my colonoscopy was very clear and the bowel well prepared. The moviprep certainly acted fast as it did not take long before I was running for the toilet.

However, I found it incredibly hard to drink all two litres in 4 hours, realistically it took me 11 hours starting at 1pm. The flavour was disgusting, by far the worst thing I have ever tasted in my life. I found it hard to swallow and hard to build myself up to taking another drink.

Highly recommend moviprep look at how this could be bound inside a jello that would allow it to be consumed and this hiding the tastes!!"


"Day 20, down 5 pounds

eating habits are slowly changing and I at the least one hour of cardio in a day.

one day at a time.

Side effect:  super sleepy, but i found if a take a coconut oil tab, im fine :)"


"I was on this med for about 2 months.  During that time I started losing my hair and ended up losing quite a bit of it especially on the frontal part.  It did give me more energy but I also had a hard time keeping my anxiety in check.  I don't remember having the customary side effects and my body seemed to tolerate it quite well.  If it hadn't been for the hair loss and anxiety issues, I probably would have stayed on it.  I decided to go back on Paxil again a couple of days ago because I really had few problems with that except for weight gain if I don't watch myself."


"Was given the starter pack from the Doctor, took three days worth was nauseous/diarrhea every day, then I got the flu couldn't keep anything down, so I quit taking it.  Started back on 40mg (Doctors choice) and had nausea/diarrhea again.   I only took it a few days because my stomach was cramping all the time and I was constantly in the bathroom.  Back to the Doctor on Friday, he is just going to have to give me something else."


"Prescribed by rheumatologist for fibromyalgia (30 mg/day); have been on for just over two weeks, take it at night. Cymbalta has helped lessen my pain and has dramatically improved my mood- happier and much more relaxed. Two side effects so far: constipation and trouble sleeping. Hardly slept at all the first night or two, still only sleeping about 5 hours- waking up very early. I like the positive effects enough to weather the cons- at least for now."


"I really like Implanon. Especially the part of not remember to take the pill. Plus I always gained weight from estrogen pills and soon as I went off the pill I lost 23lbs in two months. Once I had Implanon inserted back in February 2009 my period lasted a little longer than normal (2 weeks) and then it stopped.  It is now March 2010 and I had some light bleeding.  I am also taking Doycycline which I thought could have caused the bleeding.. but according to studies it is supposed to stop it. Oh and one negative thing is acne.. never had an issue before this. But otherwise works great at preventing pregnancies."


"I was initially prescribed Enbrel but my insurance company denied it.  They did, however, approve Humira.  I wasn't sure what to expect with having never used a biologic but all I can say is wow!   After 25yrs of scalp coverage, nail pitting/damage and typical skin plaques, I am absolutely thrilled with this drug.  After 3 weeks, I am 95% clearer than I was beforehand and my joints feel 15yrs younger.  Side effects?  I've had exactly zero except for the cathartic release of happiness with the feeling of happiness that I'm almost 100% normal.  Thank you abbvie!!!!!!!!!"


"I had been taking soma for the past 6 or 7 years for muscle spasms. I only ever took one at bedtime to eliminate leg spasms and get a perfect 8 hours of sleep. My doctor will now no longer prescribe it because the FDA morons think they know better than him. Tried Xanaflex, and it left me with what felt like a kidney infection, crazy dreams and it was only good for 4-6 hours of sleep. About to try baclofen.  Haven't slept well in 3 weeks. I think the FDA is trying to kill me. If it wasn't so far to Canada, I would leave now."


"OxyContin gives me far more pain relief than all the other "pain killers" I have been given over the years. I have advanced osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, idiopathic gastro paresis, gastritis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Hypermobility Syndrome, and a host of other random medical disorders. I have had crippling pain over the last 7 years, been on everything from Talacen and Darvocet to Lortab and Percocet. This is the first medication that allows me to get out of bed and clean my house and walk my dog. My quality of life is so improved. The only reason for me giving this a 9 is because it does cause a lot of constipation, in my mind this is a small price to pay."


"It was an easy IV for 15 minutes.  Felt wonderful all day long.  Hadn't felt that good in a very long time!

Next day so sick.  Went right back to bed and was completely out all day long.  Got up later that afternoon and felt fine from then on.

Was given 4 ibuprophens before IV."


"Happy with pain relief. Worked like magic for first 1-2 month. Now it has leveled off, but still very worth while.
Side effects seem to be, insomnia, tiredness, low energy, but  worth the trade off."


"Today I received Propofol for an upper endoscopy for my gallbladder. I suffer with anxiety, so naturally I was anxious to get ANY kind of anesthesia put into my body. When the time came, the nurse brought me back and the anesthesiologist put oxygen mask in my nose and told me to take a deep breath and I was knocked out! The procedure was painless, I don't remember a thing, and the after effects for me were just a sore throat and gas. Anyone afraid of receiving Propofol like I was should relax because honestly it was not bad at all!"


"I had good results after one year on Reclast from 3.5 down to  2.3"


"Had really bad sinus infection that lead to bronchitis that stemmed from bad allergies due to a dry, dusty environment and a plane ride home.  Suffered for a week before heading to the doctor.  Was placed on Augmentin and after 1 day had immediate relief and wheezing was under control in my chest.  Wonder medication for infections!"


Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation during Pregnancy/Lactation

"Have tried several different vitamins and this one has been the best!! No nausea, does slow down my metabolism a bit. My nails are growing so fast and so is my hair, definitely recommend these vitamins!"


"Medicine serves it's purpose; but gives me SEVERE headaches.  Like "hangover" headaches in the morning or shortly after I take them (1 hour or so)."


"I have been using contrave for 5 days in an effort to lose 40 lbs and keep it off.  Currently,  I am doing one tablet in the morning and one at night because one a day wasn't working. (It would wear off and I need the help at night)
Contrave definitely works, so far! I can eat half as much as I used to and enjoy it my meal without overindulgence.   I'm not disappointed that the meal is over and I don't crave food when I'm not hungry.  That alone makes the adverse side effects worth it. My favorite thing is that I do not crave or want alcohol.  I'm sure alcohol contributed to my obesity with empty calories and the cravings it gave me. I have lost 4 lbs. Side effects the first two days,  it felt like morning sickness! Will update"


"Update : I have been on Contrave  for a little over two months. All of my weight loss happened at the beginning. I have lost 18 pounds total. However, nothing in the past 30 days. I am on 4 pills a day. No side effects other then constipation. OTC meds will help with that. I am a smoker & contrave has done more for smoking I think. I could careless if I had a cigarette or not. That is amazing.  It is not a mircle worker for food cravings. At 4 pills a day I can still eat chocolate / icecream like there is no tomorrow. I feel that my cravings for carbs have gone through the roof.  I was a recreational drinker, now have 0 desire to even take one sip. I suppose there are ups and downs for everyone. It works if you work it."


"I LOVE this pill. Some people might be scared by no period but I wasn't. I never got my period while I was on it and I never had any mood swings or weight gain. I did however after 5 years of taking started to stay dry during intercourse. But I got off the pill and my lubrication turned back to normal 2 months after being off. Other than that, I highly suggest this pill."


"I have tried lexapro, Zoloft, calexa, and brintellix. My body does not tolerate meds well. Lexapro was so intense that I took it for only two days and suffered almost every possible side effect. Zoloft caused nausea, weight loss, & I was still having panic attacks. Calexa was good, but I had increased migraines. Now I am trying brintellix, but my anxiety is back. I am crying without a direct reason. I am extremely tired. I also have an upset stomach. I suppose I will have to decide which side effects I can tolerate and just "live" with the nuisance. At this point, I don't want to cry every day. I want to have energy and enjoy life again."


"On Neurontin (300 mg 3x a day) for nerve pain.  It's fascinating to read polar opposite experiences with this drug - depression/anxiety reduction, seizures/anti-seizure, pain/pain reduction etc. Apparently, too tight this will loosen you, too loose this will unravel you. I guess I was "too tight", this has been marvellous for reducing pain as well as anxiety.  My only discomfort is that if I don't take it I go into a tailspin within a day or two, very (very) irritable, hyper-anxious and insomniac.  I also find that increasing the dosage is, well, a little TOO pleasant, it makes it tempting to abuse it.  Oh, one thing, I can see why this is called "GABApentin", if I take all 900 mg before bedtime I wake up chattering like a monkey.  :)"


"Earlier this year my skin looked downright awful with tons of redness with small papules all over my forehead. I started using this once per day with Avene Skin Recovery Cream and my skin is clear, less red. Love!!"