Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

"Beyaz was good my first year, but as I continued to take it my libido short to none. I grew emotional, started having anxiety problems. I will be discontinuing this birth control bcz it's starting to affect my marriage."


"So far this medicine had slowed down multiple diarrhea problems"


"This is a wonderful pain pill.  I tore my sacroiliac and could barely walk because of the pain.  I have a high tolerance for pain medications and have tried pretty much everything and this one surpassed everything I tried and I had no side effects."


"I was given a 3month injection with terrible side-effects culminating in night sweats every 40minutes, shivers, difficulties in breathing, headaches, neck pain and eventually severe depression.  The side effects starting showing at week four.  I had never ever experienced depression prior to this. After 6 months, sufficient levels of the medicine remain in my system to continue affecting me.  Other medication (Provera) prescribed by my gynecologist to counter those symptoms have given me some relief, although it took 3 weeks for that to occur, rather than the 4 days expected.  "


"significant lessening of GAD symptoms - am incredibly grateful"


"Well since I've had nexplanon in I've been on my period. After three months my doctor told me to wait one more month, it's been five months now and I'm still on my period. Not only that but it's horribly messed with my emotions. I had a lot of down days before but this made me develope legitamate depression to the point where I either needed to go to a therapist or find a new gynocologist to get this out of me asap."


"I've been on Yaz for about 8 months now and I have not one thing bad to say about it. I've lost 10 pounds on it, I no longer suffer from PMDD, my periods are short and regular, and it cures my headaches. I don't know how I'd live without it. The only days that are hard are the days when I have to take the sugar pills- I love this birth control."


"I have taken ultram for years on and off. I HATE IT.it was made only to take the edge off.  I have fibrmyalgia,statica caused by Lipoma caused. By sitting on my static nerve, arthritis, .neuropathy,endometreosis. And bipolar disorder ultram almost. Caused me to commit suicide it reacted so bad with my Paxil for bipolar.it is the worst pain drug ever made.if it works for u great but it didn't work and created all sorts of problems. BEWARE! !!!!!"


"I have been on Seasonnique for about 3 years now and I still have bleeding for like 2 weeks at a time. I have told my ob but she says it takes time but this is too long. I would rather have one a month than 2 weeks. It's crazy but everyone is different"


"This medicine works I was on my most fertile day and wasn't taking ANY birth control ,he almost finish inside of me but I still freaked out and took it within 40 mins. Today I got my period right on time!! It does work!!! My period is very heavy this time tho  but that's ok."


"I have been on this medication for the last month. I had been taking up to 50 units of Novolog and 50 units of Levemir. 1000 mg of metformin and 300 mg of Invokana. So I added Trulicity (highest dose).

My side effects has been 14 pound weight loss, appetite loss, and some diarrhea. My blood sugars have been best in 10 years...150 and below. I feel great. I have decreased my insulin to just a few injections a day. I am more than satisfied!"


"This product is helping me cope with

IBS" whenever I travel to Asia."


"I took this pill for approximately 5 days and I completely broke out into acne like all over my body face, chest, back and arms... and I've never had acne in my life. I feel like I am a 13 year old child going through puberty when I am 26! I never had any issues on minastrin and was put on taytulla because minastrin became very expensive.  I got horrible fatigue, neck pain, and acne from this medication. Needless to say I will never be taking it AGAIN."


"Since 911 I have developed an intense fear of flying. I stopped flying for 7 yrs altogether. In 2010 I had a strong desire to start traveling again so I asked my doctor if there was something he could prescribe me so I could sleep and not feel anxious on flights and he prescribed Xanax.  My fear is so intense is that I have to take 3-4 mg of Xanaz on a three hour flight in order not to be anxious, but it works perfectly. I'm able to be on the plane and I sleep for a good portion of the flight with no anxiety.

I do have some memory lasts I often do not remember leaving the airport or much what I do for a few hours afterward but I am able to sleep it off."


"I've had no side effects, no spotting to bleeding other than when I should.  No weight gain or bloating. Very happy with this product."


"I've been on 40mg for almost 8 weeks now.  Was working great in the beginning, especially weeks 3-5, but for some reason the beneficial mood effects wore off and I don't feel any different now than before.  The only thing I can think of is around that same time I started seeing a shrink and he put me on Xanax XR 0.5mg 1-2 times per day.  Could the Xanax XR have killed off the positive effects I was having with the Viibryd?  Not sure yet. By the way, I had literally NO negative side effects from taking this medication.  I always take it in the morning, never at night.  Tried that once and it kept me up all night."


"I started using Tinactin ointment on my face. But I'm worried because my face became so itchy esp. on the spots where I applied it. Now, I'm confused if I'll still continue the use of it. Does itching come normal upon application?"


"Started 3 nights ago, 5 mg.  I take in the evening after dinner.  On the first morning I was constipated but no side effects since.  I notice a huge difference.  My pads are staying dry. I smoke and when I cough is the only time I leak now. My insurance covers it and my co-pay is only $3.65.  I can't wait to see if this works long term.  I'm lucky to have no side affects as I seem to be allergic to everything.  My metabolism seems to be slower than most people so I think the 5 mg's is enough for me.  I worry about weight gain because I'm already considered obese.  Before I started taking it I would leak for no reason at all.  I would have to use 4 or 5 pads a day. Nights were horrible would wake up soaked.  Not any more."


"Far fewer side effects than previous combinations I have been on, meaning a huge improvement in my day-to-day life.  CD4 count has rocketed while on Darunavir/Prezista!"


"I have taken this drug for two years.  First at 20 mg for one year, and now at 10 mg.  It worked starting in less than a week.  It did get to the point where I was blitzed (sleepy) way too much at 20mg.  It is a libido killer, that is true, sad to say.  And I got fat.  However, the antidote is to work out like crazy.  I ballooned from 207lb to 222lb, and today I am now at 205lb & dropping.  The drug makes you want to eat; I don't think the drug directly makes you fat.  My depression went from a 9 out of 10 to a 1.  My anxiety went from an 8 out of 10 to a 3.  So, the drug is worth it.  No there is no perfect drug, but if you want to be well, well...consider what I say, and best wishes as you work towards remission."


"Hi ladies! So I got my paragard IUD inserted this past January. I am 21, with no children, and I have never been on birth control before this. I was diagnosed with manic depression back in 2010, and although I am no longer taking prescription meds, I will always be manic, moody, and very temperamental. Because of this, the idea of a birth control with hormones really scared me! I knew it would affect my emotional and mental health in a severe way where everyone around me would suffer lol. Paragard is hormone-free which is what initially caught my attention. It's been almost 8 months and I'm loving my IUD. Minor cramps during menstration, whereas before I never experienced cramping. My period is also slightly heavier, but it's manageable!"


"I love Ambien, although its effectiveness dwindles.  I like to split my 10 mg tablets into five, and combine it with 1/2 bar of Xanax, sleep like a dream and I am not groggy at all.

Restoril is fabulous too."


"I am 54 years old and have been on Bystolic since February 2009 due to high blood pressure.  Started out at 10 mg for 3 weeks, dropped to 5 mg for 3 months and now at 2.5 mg.  MD added 2.5 mg Norvasc as blood pressure started to rise slightly.  Blood pressure now is 115/75 and heart rate 60-65 bpm.  Feel great but cannot drop any weight with limited exercise (5'6" - 165 lbs).  This drug has worked well for me."


"nausea, diarrhea, vivid dreams,Two days on starter pack, stopped taking it and it took a couple days to get rid of the side effects."


"I began Contrave on March 23 2017, So three weeks now. I have just started the 2 dose in am and 2 dose in pm. I have to admit I was very excited to try this. However, the first week I had a lot of anxiety. I had read this might be a side affect so I continued to tell myself "It's just the medicine" I have lost 11 pounds in 3 weeks with no exercise. As the dose got stronger my anxiety grew, but my appetite decreased. After a week on the increased dosage the anxiety started to fade I hope it will be the same this time. The product works. If you can keep a level head, and realize the side effects will diminish. This might work for you as well. I am excited to see where I will be after a month on the full dose."


"I have been on this pill for almost 3 years. I think its a little silly seeing people who have only been on this pill for a month-under a year comment on here because I did not see the effect this pill took on me until a year or two down the road, but I suppose everyone is different. Anyway, for the first 9 months- a year or so I was experiencing minor headaches from this pill, I did not gain or lose any weight that I was aware of, but I am also a very active person. Further, my period was nearly constant for the first few months on the pill, & prior to starting Microgestin my period was very regular. I could predict its start & end dates easily & it came right on time every month. Now however, I rarely have a period at all, & its awesome!"


"I started taking 25mcg of Levothyroxine about 7 weeks after being diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I'm on my third day of the medication and I hate it so much that I haven't even taken it this morning. Just 2 days on it and already, I have severe tiredness, sweaty feet, shaky muscles, headaches, shortness of breath in the afternoon, suicidal thoughts, anxiety attacks, sensitivity to heat, and low energy. I'm a dancer and in my last rehearsal I couldn't even dance full out because my energy was so low. I have an appt with my doctor in a few days, so hopefully he'll prescribe a name brand for me. I believe I'm on the generic brand."


"I was a heavy smoker (2 pack/day) for 22 years. The guy/gal who invented chantix deserves a statue.

As for side effects: no cravings of any kind ( cigarettes alcohol, sex, food) for the first 45 days and aphaty. For that time I was not dependent on anything.

I am close to finishing the 12 weeks ( smoke free) and I am worried because the side effects will be gone."


"Have tried almost everything since being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder-I 4 years ago. I have been on 40mgs for a month now. Couldn't be happier. My time at work used to drag and make for an even more miserable day, but no longer. Happier thoughts and no mind racing. I have even been able to stop drinking alcohol while on this medicine. I guess it took away the need to self-medicate.
I take this medicine at night with dinner, but after an hour, I can't sit still yet I am very sleepy. I try to sleep but keep having to turn over and over until I fall asleep about 3 hours later. It is a miserable feeling, but sleep very well once I do fall alseep. Small price to pay for feeling so much better. Good luck to all!"


"I am on my 3rd Implanon since I had my daughter 8 years ago. I have random spotting and a very light period every 6 months or so. After about 2 years of having the Implanon in I have heavier more frequent periods. My doctor removes it when I start having issues and puts in a new one. I am currently about due to have my 3rd one taken out. Implanon is definitely the best option for me!"


"Nothing but bliss. I got Nexplanon for birth control as well as to control my cramps.  I've had it for almost a year and I regret nothing. The first couple of months I had my regular period though it got lighter and lighter and I haven't bled since. I do have mood swings though not nearly as bad and my cramps have vanished and believe me, mine were awful. Acne is something I had before and it's not better or worse since the implant. Same goes for my hair. It's helped me greatly! Will be getting again when my 3 years is up."


"As a sufferer of many sinus and ear infections, I knew with this 90 degree heat in ACs with poor air quality that I was going to get sick. Got sick last Wednesday with sinus issues, got worse so went to primary. Dr said didn't think I had a sinus or ear infection so told me to continue on netty pots and Sudafed 24. She did give me a prescription if I wasn't feeling better by Monday (today). After a weekend still feeling miserable, got prescription. Usually I get amoxicillin, and when looked at the script, it had amoxicillin clav so I didn't think anything of it. I pick up the script. Take pill on way to work. Sick within an hour. Googled and found was given generic of Augmentin. Never again! Threw up for an hour straight - not worth it!"


"HATED IT! Was on Loestrin 24 Fe and had no issues, my doctor told me they discontinued it and they switched me to this because it was the most like it. I completely DISAGREE. Felt depressed, no energy, literally cried everyday for absolutely no reason and had no sex drive."


"I just started using Timoptic Ocudose( manufactured in France) a month ago.

I've experienced dry eyes, blurred vision, possible ringing in my ears, prominent red veins in white of eyes, and flashes.

Does anyone else use this?  If so any side effects?  Tell me what your experience has been."


"In February I started Junel. It's been very good with almost everything, but it hasn't helped with my cramping. I have regular periods that aren't heavy or light, they're just sort of painful. I haven't had any breakouts, major weight gain, or bad nausea. As for spotting, it only happened for a few weeks during my first month on Junel. My breasts also grew about a cup size."


"I've been taking concerta for the past five months. When I first began taking it, I would get headaches and appetite problems, but those side effects dissapeared after about three weeks on it. Concerta has not only improved the amount of work I'm able to accomplish, its improved my self esteem as well. I no longer feel as shy and cluttered as I did before I started taking concerta. I like that it lasts throughout the entire work day, so I don't have to worry about redosing. Overall, concerta has been a very positive experience for me."


"I found my appetite is decreased, no skin problems, no lack of sexual desire, no babies :) haha, it's great for me!"


"I got a bad infection from shaving my bikini area with a bad razor and my doctor put me on this medicine to help clear it up. I have to take two pills 3 times a day. I've been on it only for 2 days now and it's working! I can now pee without my urine touching the bumps and it burning like crazy. Only problem I'm having so far is mild tiredness-not so crazy I just want to go to sleep. I can actually pull through with staying up- and diaherra."


"First birth control pill. Got lil acne before I was on it and get a lil still. Plan on changing to a different bc tho because it makes me extremely emotional and depressed. I messed up and forgot to take it for 3 days and my period was effected but once I got back on track and when I stayed on track my periods were regular. Seemed to loose weight but I still don't know if that's because of the birth control"


"I've been on this birth control since I was 16 years old (I'm now 27). I have never had any problems with it. When I first started taking it my boobs grew by 2 cup sizes in a short period of time but that could have been coincidence. I very rarely have acne and I haven't experience any mood swings or loss in libido. I do ocassionally have breakthrough bleeding, but that's to be expected with any kind of hormonal birth control."


"I was recommended this pill by the pharmacy as a more effective pill. I took it 24 hours after unprotected intercourse with my husband and have found I am pregnant. Completely unreliable pill! In the past (7 years ago) I used the other common brand and worked fine.
To say we are gutted and shocked is an understatement."


"It made me a lot more emotional and anti- social. I also gained weight but that's expected in birth control."


"I have mixed feelings about this medication. I had taken Pristiq for almost 6 months.  The side effects of a headache daily, nausea, the night sweats, teeth hurting, jaw clenching. The 1st month I was so tired, taking a nap  shortly after the dose.  I have to admit I wasn't so emotional to the point of crying at the drop of trying situation. I then had Topomax added as well, it seemed okay for a couple of months until I just wasn't myself at all. I made the hasty action to stop all the medicines which I must say, do not do this.  The withdrawal effects were terrible to say the least. I strongly suggest seeking medical advice on taking this action."


"I read these reviews religiously before my first colonoscopy a few weeks ago. My experience with prepopik was very positive. I took the first dose around 5:40 pm. Within 40 minutes I was on the toilet. This was on and off until 11. I fell asleep and woke up for the 2nd dose at 2:30. This time I was not able to complete the required liquids. I was so nauseated. I finished up around 5 and slept until my appointment time. The diarrhea was a liquid from the beginning, and I was petrified that my colon was not clean enough. Turns out, it was gorgeous. My colonoscopy went without a hitch. my only complaint is nausea, and that wasn't too awful."


"The only bad thing I have to say about Implanon is insertion, that was traumatic for me. I'm a sucker when it comes to shots and the local pain shot is what hurt. Given, I've only had it in for just over 2 months, I have lost 30 lbs -post baby and I have spotted some here and there, but I personally would rather keep a liner in, in case of spotting on and off than to have a normal period. I have had a few mood swings but not as bad as the pregnant mood swings. The best part is no daily pill. I'm horrible at remembering to take a pill every day. I would recommend anyone looking for birth control to try the Implanon!!"


"I inserted the medicine at around 10 and it don't feel any different until about 12. then it all went downhill. I had a burning sensation and a horrific itch . The worst pain I have ever felt in my entire life. I cannot even put into words how excruciating the pain was. All I could do was cry and try to ice to cool it down. It lasted for about 2 hours and then started to cool down a bit and I decided to take sleeping pills so I could sleep though the rest. I woke up pain free. I'm still having discharge and an occasional burn/itch but nothing severe. It made the infection go away but the pain I went through was not worth it. Save yourself the pain and don't take monistat 1, but use the less concentrated ones like the day 7!!!"


"I did lose weight as long as I continued to take the drug. When I stopped and since then I have had swollen abdomen, stomach pain, water retention in general (which I never had before), decreased urine and then increased urine. No energy since stopping and that was never a problem before. Trouble breathing but as with any diet drug I've observed (I had hoped this one was different) you gain back twice as much as you lose as soon as you discontinue it. I just hope it hasn't done permanent damage to me."


"UPDATE : Starting weight 221.6lbs on April 8th, 5ft 3" tall, 47yr old female, this morning I am 188lbs. That's 33.6lbs down basically without exercising. Down from a size 18 shorts to a 14.  I have a few clothes that once were too tight and my gut hung over that fit me now. And shorts I bought 4 years ago that I can pull off without unbuttoning. I have jeans from 2004 that I kept that were sentimental and I can almost button without a muffin top.  This is why I push on....this is something I never thought I would feel, I look in the mirror and sorta see the old me coming back....its working for me and my husband can tell you my self confidence is better than its been in a LONG time!"


"I have suffered from mild depression/moderate to severe anxiety for several years now. I married for the second time January 2014 (blended family) which started to exacerbate all my issues!  Runaway thoughts of scenarios that "might" happen and how I would react.  Very emotionally unstable.  Tendency to over-react immediately to minor situations (plus the run away thoughts start....) and would physically have to calm myself down.  Easily irritated.
Finally went to my Dr. and she put me on 10 mg Lexapro last week.
The effects were evident withing 24 hours.  No immediate over reaction, run away negative thoughts almost completely gone....wow.  How could a little pill make such a huge difference?!?"


"First off thank you all! After several prescriptions with sever side effects I found this site and tried Azor. I noticed a clarity and sense of well being. Normally from the first pill of other prescriptions I was sick...

Azor works, blood pressure is down side effects minimum... Give it a shot!

Also know that I found these drugs on my own, evaluating drug reviews here and at other sites, my doctor was looking up a category of drugs in his D.S.M # booklet and writing prescriptions."


"Diagnosed with Kidney Cancer in 2013, according to the CT/MRI scans Doc said I was "backed up". Said to drink a full bottle of Magnesium Citrate with a lot of water. Took a good 30-45 minutes to start feeling the movement in the gut. You'll sit on the toilet for about 20 minutes while a violent volcano eruption happens out of your bum. Liquid lava I'd call it, It will shoot out of you like a high pressure washer - gets the job done. But the fact of the matter is, it works extremely well. I would suggest using MC when you're terribly constipated but not for every day use. I'm sitting on the Ceramic Throne as we speak after chugging a sweet cherry flavored bottle of Magnesium Citrate."


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


"I've been on Celexa for about 1 1/2 years an I love it. I have a real big history of panic attacks the ones that make you feel like your dying well they have decreased alot I still have them once in a while but they have gotten way better. This medication has really made a difference for me I recommend it to everyone with panic an anxiety disorder it works."


"Caused suicidal depression"


"After 2 weeks of treatment suddenly I got arrhythmia with heart rate over 150 where running in the gym!

After controls I was diagnosed by fibrillation atrial.

Bad story!"


"I took ONE levaquin for a sinus infection and within 1 hour had a high fever. The blood vessels in my legs began leaking blood under my skin (a condition called vasculitis that is now permanent), my feet/hands were so swollen we almost had to cut off my wedding ring, and by the next morning I couldn't move ANY part of my body without excruciating pain. My doctor didn't know what was going on and called in a steroid, which helped me be able to move again, but it was a month before I could stand/walk. That was 5 years ago. I had an existing autoimmune disease and this drug made it much worse. I now have infusions of chemo to treat my vasculitis, I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, and I suffer from permanent neuropathy. DON'T TAKE THIS DRUG."


"2 weeks now. Hep C 38 yrs, geno 1, 11/2 fribrosis.  Felt great the first 5 days, now very tired fatigue constant. But will see it through. I had moments of true vibrancy at first, have nor felt that good in 38 years, the world looked liked I remembered it before the virus, but that has faded to my old tired depressed self. I think I will get back to the good place in time. I sleep well, no stomach problems, no skin problems, no high blood pressure, just fatigue and irritability now and then. This drug is so new I'm sure long long term will be the test on any kind of permanent problems, so it's a gamble I'm will to take to be free of this nasty virus."


"I have taken Fiorinal w/codeine for over 30 years for migraine, tension headaches and neck pain. If I take it when the pain begins it will stop it within 30 minutes and I rarely need a second dose. I do not feel any other effects from it. No sleepiness, dizziness, "high" feeling; nothing at all except relief from pain. I average about 40 to 60 pills a year and have never used more.  Now my Kaiser physician says he cannot prescribe it for me because some government fools have decided it stays in the body for too long. Isn't that a good thing? Nothing else helps, so I just suffer."


"I loved the depo shot. I was on it for just under two years,  and had no problems.  I used this as my only form of protection since I am in a committed relationship.  My only slight issue is that I gained alot of weight (about 70 pounds). My doctor believes this is due to the stress of a new job,  a promotion,  And some life changes, not the depo.  I quit the shot in order to confirm, it's been almost three months and I'm still gaining weight,  so maybe the doctor was right. I had no other side affects,  And no period,  from the day I started. I haven't gotten my period back in the last three months. I plan to go back on the shot very soon.  It's the most convenient by far,  And despite the horror stories,  I've never had a problem."


"I have been on aviane for three weeks now. I had switched over from the nuvaring because I was having problems with that. I have been feeling nauseous. mood swings? holy crap! I feel like I need to check myself into a mental hospital because I am very sure I might be going crazy. my face has always been clear. never have I had an acne problem. I don't even use face wash ever. occasional pimple here and there when I have my period, but never major. this birth control has wreaked havoc on my skin. something terrible! I scheduled another gyno appt just to get off this stuff!!! not even one pack in and im begging to get out! I do not recommend this birth control for anyoneeeee!!!!"


"I have been on 20 mg of Lexapro for over a year now. After a bumpy first couple of weeks - mainly insomnia and nausea - Lexapro has been extremely effective in reducing my anxiety in everyday situations that used to cause me much angst.  It has also put a stop to ruminating and obsessive thoughts."


"The worst part about this was the taste of the medicine itself- I thought it was awful.  I only got through the two doses by having lemons on hand to suck on between sips.  If you can get through that part, the rest is easy.  For me it worked 15-20 mins after I finished taking each dose, and it wasn't nearly as unpleasant as I'd expected.  Eat lightly in the days leading up to your prep and you should be fine.  Looking forward to a cheeseburger or tacos or any kind of solid food after the procedure is done tomorrow! :)"


"I recently started taking Latuda and couldn't be more please with it. For many years I have been struggling psychologically, have been on variety of different depression medication that offer no help or even worsen my symptoms. I been diagnosed with PTSD, Chronic Depression in 2008, and 2015 also diagnosed with Bipolar. I am quite disappointed that I wasn't introduced to Latuda earlier. Latuda  has enhanced the quality of my life in so many great ways. Not only that I feel better and happier, I am a better mother and a girlfriend. Latuda not only help with Bipolar, but it addressed all my mental problems. I am finally able to feel normal and have a normal life!"


"I took cymbalta 50 mg everyday for over 2 months.  This was to treat a generalized anxiety disorder and minor depression.  I live in the Midwest where the sun does not come out very often in the winter months.  The medicine was effective in the long run in treating my minor depression due to the winter blues however when I first started taking the medicine I did have suicidal thoughts, which was very strange for me.  Eventually, it interfered with my libido, which caused me to stop taking the medicine. I am 22 years old and for me to begin to experience libido issues led me to discontinue this medicine.  This might be a isolated issue but I hope it helps you decide if the side effects outweigh its benefits."


"For all people who have genital warts my only advice is: Use Aldara cream it's amazing I had 3 warts one big and 2 small ones I went to see the gynecologist she gave me this cream after 3 application everything is gone I don't have anymore however I still have some of them inside that's what the pap smear shows but the inside ones they need different therapy. Aldara cleared all my outside warts in one week, don't hesitate use it but you need to check with your doctor if you have other warts inside."


"I have been taking Trintellix 10mg for about 5-6 months.   It was added to a low dose of Pristiq I was already taking.   My mood was down quite a bit, and Pdoc added it.

All I can say is my results are outstanding.   It's by far the best med I've ever been on over the past 20 years.  No side effects, it raised my mood, motivated me without making me manic or hypomanic and sharpened my mental faculties tremendously.   It allows me to consistently function at a very high level.

For cost, I'm on a compassionate care program, and it doesn't cost me anything right now.  But even if I had to pay, it's well worth it for me."


"I was prescribed this for Insomnia and Anxiety which for both in my experience it is a wonder drug. However this drug long term is not the answer, you need find something else that works for you, luckily I did in Trazadone.
Temazepam make no mistake is a wonderful short term fix, seemed like it was a lifesaver at the time, which is why I rated it an 8. To anyone at the point of despair, go see a doc try and get this drug to give you the lift to help you push on."


"I've been taking BC pills the past 12 months and microgestin is the 3rd type I've tried, and also the worst ever. First month ok, hardly any side effects. By the second month I started having severe mood swings to the point me and my BF considered counseling. I cried for no reason, got irritated over every little thing. I also gained weight around my waistline, despite I'm a very very active gal going to the gym 3-4x a week plus super healthy diet. Hair loss and low sex drive were also something I noticed.

The worst thing I would say was the ANXIETY ATTACK, it was getting really bad that I was literally gasping for air and having chest pain on a daily basis. I finally decided I had enough of all this. Definitely NOT recommended!!!!"


"I've been on Mobic a week.  I'm not noticing a lot of help with the pain.   I am very tired all the time,  even though I only take 7.5 mg once a day.  Also, I'm starting to notice problems with my short term memory, not being able to think of words, etc.  This is the only new med I'm taking. "


"I have been on Errin 3 weeks now. I'm a breastfeeding/pumping mother. I was unlucky and got my first period 5 weeks pp. :( My ob said a mini pill would be best for me. So I got put on Errin. I know I haven't been on it long at all, but I have continued to lose weight while taking this pill so far. (knock on wood) So I'm not to terribly worried about excessive weight gain. My biggest issue with it so far is, like I've said, I've only been on the pill 3 weeks and I have just started my second period this month. I was on my period when I started it. I stopped for 5 days, I started back for 5 days, I again stopped for 5 days, and I have just started again! If I continue to bleed every few days I will be looking into a diffent bc method."


"Had UTI.  Took Augmentin 875 twice a day for 2 weeks.  Worked like a charm.  Took it with Greek Yogurt  and had no gastrointestinal problems."


"I was ovulating when me and boyfriend did it. it was until he finished when we realized that the condom broke and he finished inside me. it was a horrible feeling "


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"I take Fanapt for Bi-Polar Disorder and Anxiety. Have been on Fanapt for several months and have had great results with it. I missed 2 doses and could see a huge difference in myself. I would recommend it to anyone. I haven't had any side effects from it. It's been great."


"My #1 prayer is that someone will read this BEFORE they put this poison in their body referred to as Mirena. I had the IUD put in after my Implanon was removed (btw, Implanon was incredible, for me. But my OB insisted I got Mirena). I had it in for about 5 years, yes my periods were light but sex sucked; it was painful during and after, I was never "in the mood". I gained about 50 pounds, grew depressed obviously. Usually athletic and excited to work out, I became super tired and lazy all of the time. It took a toll on my relationship, I don't even see why he stayed with me (but he's amazing ☺)! About a month ago I got the IUD removed. It was a short, sweet procedure and I instantly felt better (just knowing it was out of me gave me so much satisfaction). I was on a light period when it was removed and it eventually ended as normal.... one month later I started my period again (normal). But I have been bleeding since, it's been about 3.5-4 weeks. And if I'm not "bleeding" I have brown discharge (looks like dried up blood). I feel crummy and I long for normalness! I felt as if I have taken 5 steps forward, getting it removed, just to take ten steps back! Don't do it! At this point I wouldn't advise bc at all but obviously people use it for other reasons besides getting pregnant. Nevertheless, the hormonal imbalance and emotional toll is not worth it! I pray after all of this I can even conceive another child. I don't know this for a fact: but I feel like there's got to be some kind of extra financial gain for OBs when they insert Mirena. Do what is best for you and don't be afraid to say no, or ask every question you need to... I wish I would've. Best wishes, ladies!"


"I have been taking Premarin a little over a month and my hair is starting to fall out, I am having stomach issues now, including odd bloating, and I still have hot flashes every day. I used to take Enjuvia and it was the best thing ever, but it is no longer being manufactured or distributed. I can't seem to tolerate anything else. Does anyone know of something better? I take the highest dose of this without causing the High risk for Breast cancer...I wish this stuff would work for me :("


"Had an odor for about a year before being diagnosed after the discharge got heavy. The smell penetrated everything I wore and ranged from fishy to sickly sweet and metallic. I've been taking the pills twice daily for six days and I'm fairly certain my symptoms are gone! Awful taste that stays with you all day though."


"After several years of suffering overactive bladder, using drugs that dry your mouth horribly, regularly getting soaked through,  tried Botox injections last June. Uncomfortable procedure, but bearable. A week later I couldn't void at all, so started with catheters 5 times a day. Not ideal but quite ok, so much better than before. Quality of life so improved. Over 6 months on, can void 200-300 ml naturally most times, but still need 5 catheters a day for the rest. Will try it again. Much better than other treatments."


"I wish I would have read the reviews first !!!!! Horrible !!!! As I'm sitting on the toilet about to pass out !!! Horrible nausea cramps and dizziness !! Gets the job done but dang !! I'd rather be constipated !"


"My skin has improved a ton since using Solodyn. I've only been on it for a month but my neck has completely cleared up and my face has gotten 80% times better. My chest has cleared up some but still breaks out a little bit, but my back is pretty much the same just my breakouts aren't as big. I no longer get cysts on my face and if I do get a zit or two they clear up within 1-2 days! The only bad things I'd really have to say is that it doesn't help all that much with my blackheads. I still get redness from zits, and I get really tired now (which I kind of like because I'm a teenager and have issues going to sleep at night but it really doesn't help out in the middle of class when I'm too tired to focus). I would recommend this though."


"quetiapine changed my life for the better concerning my bipolar disorder. Making my mood swings less severe , and insomnia . The only major drawback to this is you become completely dependent on it for being able to fall asleep . It's almost like an addiction. My doctor tried tapering me off it once and it was a nightmare. So, in the end I am still taking it. I am curious if anyone feels dependent or "addicted""


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"I am 63 and this was my first colonoscopy!  I followed all of the instructions and read a lot of the reviews on here so that I could be prepared.  The first dose went down pretty well and I didn't have any trouble drinking the water.  Everything kicked in by 30 minutes and within 2 hours I was pretty cleaned out. In the morning I prepared to take the 2nd dose and thought it was going to be a breeze.  I started drinking the mixture and immediately realized this was not going to be as easy.  I got about 1/2 down when it kicked in again. I struggled to finish the entire dose and was able to get most of the water down before I experienced projectile vomiting. Luckily I was cleaned out enough and the procedure went great."


"I've been on Latuda for 5 weeks now first week 20 mg second week 40 mg the third week 80 mg the fourth week 120 mg 5th week 160 mg. Side effects of sedation, constipation. It has not started to uplift my mood I wonder how long will it take for it to motivate me. No increase in my appetite thank God."


"I began Combivent, doubting it at first, but was so glad my family doctor told me about it. It has helped me tremendously. I am so relieved to have it. "


"This medicine is powerful. It does stop panic attacks, however it can leave you drowsy and with difficulty concentrating. It's still a tremendous help with my symptoms, but as I was a programming student in college, my ability to concentrate was still compromised. If you need quick relief from panic attacks this likely is your medication, but depending on what you do, you may want to look at SSRI's instead(though they take longer to take effect)."


"I developed RA after my appendix burst 7 years ago. Out of the 4 Rheumatologists I have had, none have seen a case as aggressive as mine. Within 2 years I was completely bedridden and under the care of others. While the side effects are horrible (no sleep, infections, hair falling out, weight gain and moon face), I continue to ask for it in high doses. I don't expect to live much longer, but I would rather live where my pain is manageable with pain meds than in the fetal position curled up in my bed crying 24/7. This disease is the worst."


"Amazing results! I have suffered with extreme allergies for many years. I had tried nasal sprays, over the counter allergy meds, & even took the allergy shot-nothing worked until I started taking Singulair. Now I can actually smell flowers in bloom! I use it in combination with Zyrtec."


"I am a 45, & never pregnant (my husband of 17 years has a vasectomy, so pregnancy is not the issue). Got my Mirena Nov 6, 2015 to control heavy (gushing) bleeding every time I get my period (which was quite regular & predictable). I have bleed pretty much continuously since Nov - have had maybe 10 days total where I didn't bleed or have brown discharge. Cramps hit randomly and are severe. It's seriously starting to affect my marriage too-mood swings, constant bleeding=no sex, arguments because of no sex, etc. Called my GYN office today and told them I want this OUT - waiting to hear back from their nurse. I'd rather bleed heavy for 2 days and know it's coming than to maybe bleed or spot or cramp at any given time. NEVER AGAIN!"


"It is the best."


"In just 1 year my Prolactonoma tumor has shrunk 2mm. I did experience nasal stuffiness for the 1st 6 months of taking this medication."


"I've been on this for years, after experimenting with ones that made me: fat; bloated; emotional; nuts. I love it, no acne, no weight gain, no period... I'll take it!"


"I took this medication in conjuction with Lamictal for bipolar disorder some years ago, and it would help me fall asleep, especially if I had a lot on my mind."


"I started Klonopin 3 weeks ago. I take 0.5 mg 2 x day. I feel much better on Klonopin. The only side effect I've noticed is slight unsteadiness on feet."


"I've been taking this for a almost 3 months . It works as intended but during my period, my mood swings would be intense to the point of severe depression, irritability and suicidal thoughts. I can't say I'm the most well adjusted person in the first place, but before I was on this, my mood swings were never this bad.

I don't want to draw people away from this as it does work as intended, but mood swings seem to be prominent for this pill according to the other reviews. I'll be considering looking for other BC options once I'm done with this."


"This is the best non-narcotic pain reliever that I've ever used. Motrin makes me throw up if I don't take it with food. It makes me nauseous even with food. Aspirin is a sugar pill for me and Exedrin just gets me high on caffeine. This really gets rid of the pain."


"No help at all did not work"


"I take 100 mg "as needed" for chronic neck and shoulder pain after dual AFDC surgery which left me with some major nerve damage.  It doesn't totally relieve my pain, but it makes it tolerable. One dose makes me nauseous with or without food in my stomach. If I have a bad neck day and take 2 doses I will spend the night throwing up so I never take 2 doses any more."


"I have been on lexapro for generalized anxiety. I started 5mg for 4 wks, just upped it to 10 mg one wk ago.  For the first week I had slight headaches, sweaty palms and hot flashes.  When I went on 10mg I had a little increase in anxiety and trouble staying asleep, but hopefully this passes.   I felt my anxiety decrease the first couple days on it, but the feeling of "dread"  is just starting to decrease after 4 weeks.  Overall I this medicine is great and I helping me function and live a normal life."


"I was diagnosed with celiacs in 2007. Emergency gallbladder removal in 2009. Over the years my digestive system has been malfunctioning. Last year I had trouble digesting curtains foods. February I was rushed to the hospital due to severe vomiting and abdomen pain. All the food I threw was undigested and my stool was black. Went through many different testing and was put on Amitiza. It was probably my second worst experience with a medication. In the first week I had extreme headaches, I felt fatigued, had abdominal pain, and severe mood swings. was put on linzess and have been going ever since! "


"After reading comments on here I thought I would writ a realistic review based on the truth.
I took terbinafine tablets for 6 months. I didn't have any side affects and had 1 blood test. My organs were all fine.
I have read on here that people's toes started to clear within a month. I can safely say that this is untrue. You will not see any results until the fungus has been killed and a new unaffected nail starts to grow. This can take over a year. For me I think it was about 10 -11 months. So 4 or so months after I finished the treatment. My nail didn't look any different from when I started. And then if by magic a new clean nail started growing. At this stage I got rid of all my socks and shoes and replaced them. Toe nails grow slowly!!"


"So I started off taking this medication 3 weeks. And I thought it would be great. I have Essental tremors, hypertension, and my cardiologist was waiting for a few test results before confirming tachycardyia. while blood pressure and heart rate are signifigantly improved. Went from 133 bpm to 84 and 155/95 to 134/75 the tremors haven't stopped. Not to mention the side effects for me. Increased depression, insomina, dizziness, and nightmares."


"After 3 days on Nexium my reflux is completely gone. But I now have nausea, body aches, constant mild headache, rash, tiredness, dizziness and worst ever stomach cramps."


"I was prescribed this medicine for sleep-maintenance insomnia. When I first started taking it, I found that 15mg wasn't enough since I had bad anxiety related to the stress of not being able to sleep and I still woke up for long periods. I took 30 mg, which was effective but I felt dopey during the day and had a headache for a few hours when I woke up. After taking it for 2 weeks, I now can take 15 mg and get a pretty good sleep with no side effects."


"I had a terrible experience on this - I was on a similar generic pill, and my insurance/pharmacy sent this instead.  Within days of being on it, I had headaches, nausea, mood swings.  I also have not been able to sleep through the night in the last few weeks.   I have thrown up about 6 times in the 3 weeks I started the pills and my boyfriend thinks I am insane from all the mood swings.  I am switching back to the other generic pill-which I realize you shouldn't be able to tell a difference, but for some reason...I can.  What a nightmare."


"I'm on 4 mg of ropinrole and that use to be enough but lately it is not. I was told by my Doctor not to take anymore then 4 mg per day. But I can't take it the past two days I have taken 5mgs per day does anyone esle take more then 4 mg per day"


"I was on accutane treatment for 3 months, and finally after 2 years experience trying, depression of humiliation , disappointment and despair , it finally worked out.. My skin is flawless. I'm over the moon. My friends , they noticed it and it was kinda funny cause nobody ever talk about my acne to me. Sadly, it only last for 4 months before my cystic acne come out again which was worse than before. I want to start on accutane again but I was too afraid of the side effects. Then , I found out about COD liver oil. It is basically a natural source of Vitamin A and D unlike in accutane. Now, after 1 months , my cystic acne finally cleared up! Now there's only scars. I'm telling you guys , this stuff is miracle. You should really consider  it"


"After eight days I have no improvement at all, I asked my doctor to switch to levaquin."


"I’m 18 and I took this miconazole 1 and I have never itched so bad in my life. I'm so glad I’m not the only one because as soon as this started happening I came straight to google. I’m starting to feel nauseous and the medicine started to leak out and it was like stringy it was gross. Ugh I keep reading these comments and it’s saying that it burns and yes my vagina burns but reading these comments I think it’s going to get worse and I’m scared ugh I hate this it needs to be OFF THE SHELVES. NO ONE SHOULD BUY THIS. ITS AWFUL"


"I've been taking Adderall XR 25mg going on my 4 month. It has helped me tremendously! I'm more focused and alert now. I don't feel as drawn out like I used too. I'm also on anxiety medicine taking both helps balance myself.  I have a hard time wanting to eat since I've started taking Adderall, a lot of times I have to force myself to eat, but it has helped me lose 25 pounds!!! I find myself grinding my teeth a lot not sure why, but that's the worse side effect I experience from taking it. I feel more healthy now than I have in a long time, I will continue taking this medication."


"I was getting 10-12 migraines a month when I was prescribed Topamax.  I took it for a little over a month but had to quit because it made me extremely depressed and suicidal.  After I stopped taking it, I felt fine again."


"After taking the 75mg drug for MI, I feel like I was about to die. A deadly headache and full body pain came. Still, after 15 hours I feel very bad."


"I take Elavil for migraines and have not had a single headache since starting it. Elavil also makes me sleep wonderfully. I (and everyone in my family) have always had trouble sleeping, and I didn't think there was a medicine out there that would make me sleep on a reliable schedule. This is amazing.

Negatives: Miss a dose and you'll have a bad migraine. It makes you extremely drowsy for the first week, but that will pass. I keep a bottle of water by my bed because of the dry mouth. Cravings is a side effect so if you get them you should monitor your diet to avoid weight gain. Also I drank half a beer after taking it and felt like I'd drank 15. Approach alcohol use VERY carefully."


"I was prescribed these only today (40mg) along with sertraline (50mg) my my anxiety which has become severe. I'm a third year student required to carry out a number of presentations on my course but previously was so anxious and would break down that I couldn't do them in front of anyone and had to pre-record. I have a presentation due in November and one in December and I have to say after reading everyone's comments I realise I'm not alone and feel so much more confident and am determined to do the presentations face-to-face. "


"Awesome medication. I got a really bad yeast infection that kept coming back after two Z-packs. I took three, three days apart and it completely got rid of it. The inflammation lingered for a bit because the tissue was damaged, which is apparently normal according to WebMD and my doctor.

Once I got an upset stomach from taking it, but that could have easily been avoided if I ate something with it."


"general weakness/ tired muscles/ constipation/lapsus/ and sets the beats straight.. age 62..weight 75 kg..height 5' 11.. took the 200 gms tablet for 3 months."


"Over the course of about 3 years I have been prescribed over a dozen different creams and gels, all of which were ultimately ineffective. A couple actually burned my skin.
For me Soolantra has been a revelation. Within a few days I was seeing positive results and after no longer than 3 weeks it had pretty much cleared up. I then stopped using it, and now occasionally rub a little cream in if I get paranoid(but I probably don't need to)"


"This medicine did work very well at first. I was happy again and very positive about life. After about a year however I began to experience some low days each month. These low days may have been a result of PMS not sure. I stopped taking Lexapro after about 1 1/2 years because I had gained 8 pounds since I started. I'm only 5'1" and am very weigt conscious and could not stand this weight gain. No matter how much I watched my calories and exercised , I gained weight. I was scared that I would not stop gaining so I stopped meds. I have only been able to take off 2 pounds since I stopped. I figured why take this weight gaining med if I'm still having some depressed days. Anyway now I'm on Trintellix and have not gained but mood not as good."


"I have been in a pain clinic for 21 years now, 20 of  those years I
have been prescribed Soma. this is a far superior muscle relaxant
to the other 5 or 6 available to Drs. Most have no side effects and
in combination with other medications (in my case) can live an
almost normal life. The DEA/irresponsible people are to blame for
the current problems we are dealing with now. TALK with your Dr.
And anyone else who will listen."


"Geodon has worked great for my bipolar. I do not struggle with mania symptoms anymore. My thoughts are more clear and feel more stable than I ever have. I take it at night to avoid the heavy fatigue that occured when I took it during the day. I had some weight gain, but it is worth the quality of life I now have."


"I have been an insomniac for about 20 years now (no joke). I have been to sleep studies (gosh, you don't go to sleep!), tried every relaxation technique (HA!) and was on Ambien (did crazy things I have NO memory of) and Lunesta. Lunesta didn't seem to give me the crazy night wanderings but drove my blood pressure way up. So now it's Restoril. It worked very well for about 2 months. Now 15mg does nothing but make me drowsy. Still No Sleep! I guess I am going to have to ask for some alternative, but dreading trying yet something else."


"Been on it just over a year, I still get my periods every month but my period cycle now lasts for 7 days with extra bleeding. I havn't really had other side effects but just still get period. I may get it taken out and go on pill but unsure yet"


"I got my copper IUD almost two years ago when I was 20 (no kids) and I am really happy with it. I chose it for effectiveness, price, and non-hormonal. Yes it increased bleeding and cramps during my period, but it has been manageable. It took some time to get used to because I used to have light periods and rare cramping. I had to start buying plus and super plus-sized tampons and take Ibuprofen for the first few days of my period. But it has been worth it! Within the last year I've even noticed a decrease :) Insertion was a shot of pain during and cramps afterward. I recommend having someone to drive you home! I was able to go to the 6-week check-up myself. If you can handle the period symptoms, I would definitely recommend a copper IUD!"


"Works well, a couple side effect to be aware of is acne, weight gain, and nausea"


"I've had RA since my early 40's and NSAID's just stopped working.  After several years of progressively stronger NSAID's, my Rheumatalogist started my regime on Ridaura.  In my case is was like a miracle drug. It arrested the disease progression and after six months I felt so much better. I am now a 73 old male and still taking 3mg twice a day. It has made my life not only bearable but comfortable."


"I had to stop taking Januvia because I had severe stomach bloating."


"I was on yaz as a teenager and got off of it around age 22.  I'm 27 now and decided to get back on the pill because I have hormonal adult acne and I HATE IT! I tried other pills and it made it worse! I got on loryna-in on my 2nd month and my acne is clear for a couple weeks then I'll break out (around my periods) I'm hoping the 3rd month will show even better improvements but all and all I'm happy with this pill. It bettered my mood as well."


"I was scared prior to taking this prep because I read so many bad reviews online. I completed my Suprep two days ago and it was a breeze. No nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain. I think a lot of people get sick because they drink the prep/water too fast. I mixed my prep with Powerade White Cherry and it wasn't bad at all. The taste is really sweet, but salty as well. Probably took around 40 minutes for me to drink the entire bottle, but I had my first bowel movement before finishing the bottle. I decided to sip on the 32 oz of water after finishing the Suprep, which took an additional 2 hours. I did everything really slow, but I didn't get sick or nauseous. Get Destine!! I probably went to the bathroom 11 times. I was clean for colonoscopy!!"


"I'm 15 and have been getting bad migraines for about a year. I have been taking Inderal for a few weeks. I have felt car sick for almost the entire time I've been on this medication, I have been really emotional, and have not had an appetite, and been very dizzy and am still getting headaches. "


"I have been on Nora-BE for 2 full yrs now, prescribed post D&C for heavy bleeding and birth control. I have bad fibroids. It didn't really help with the bleeding at all. Fibroids won that battle, so I recently had UAE procedure. Night and day! Dr said normal periods would resume 2-4 months after UAE, and to keep taking Nora-BE. Now, 6 mos post UAE, not sure when/if period is coming. Didn't last month at all. Lots of spotting though..maybe this is my period?? But spotting lasts longer than my 5 day period, more like 8-12, kind of annoying. Thought the itchiness was just me, but now that I read other users experience as well... I'm connecting the dots. Definitely weight gain, approx 8-10 lbs. Breast tenderness, acne, questioning whether to continue."


"I've been on Effexor XR, Celexa, Wellbutrin, Zoloft, Paxil, and combinations thereof for over 10 years. Out of all of them, Lexapro, for me, had the best benefits to side effects ratio. The only side effect has been modest weight gain below 10 pounds, and reducing my dosage to 5 mg almost always reveals that the medication was what caused it. I could be in the worst loop of hopelessness, feeling that I am nothing but an object in time, and have the worst of identity issues, either for no reason, or because, normally some aspect of my life or even circumstance that was confronted. Lexapro takes me out of that, helps me focus again, relieves me from believing the pain will be permanent, so I can once again address my thoughts appropriately."


"I am  68 years old and a recently retired registered nurse. I have had problems off and on with irregularity most of my adult life. I used OTC laxatives sporadically and ate a lot of roughage. 6 months ago, I had a minimally invasive mitral valve repair, followed by a heart attack and stroke 6 days post-op, and an emergency cardiac stent. I had been prescribed Ativan for anxiety and Tramadol for pain as well as Amiodarone. All of these contributed to  chronic constipation. A few months back, I thought I was having a bowel obstruction. My primary physician recently prescribed Linzess.  Within hours, I experienced a bowel movement without STRAINING for the 1st time in 6 months. It was the best day I've had since last August."


"For the last 6 years I have been diagnosed with hypothyroid 5.28. I was taking levothyroxine. The first time taking it, I felt like my insides where burning and one night I was in the bathroom and passed out not even know I did until I woke up on the floor. I went to the ER and stopped taking it. Then 4 years later another Dr. put me back on levothyroxine but a lower dose and after a week I felt like I was gaging and couldn't breath and my levels where 6.50. I went to an Urgent care and the Dr. put me on 30mg of Armour and my levels where 5.20. I was put on 90mg Armour and my levels are 2.12 after 1 month. I have emotions now, as before I was numb. My sex drive, well WooHoo. Energy level comes and goes. No weight loss yet."


"I'm 19 and this is my first birth control pill and it has worked great!!! I've been on it for a little more than 4 months.

Pros:

• no pregnancies

• didn't change my (mostly) clear skin

• no missed periods

• cramps are less painful

• no side effects after first month

• no change in sex drive (if anything it increased lmao)

Cons:

• on the FIRST MONTH I had nausea, decreased appetite, random cramps, increased anxiety (and I already have anxiety disorders)

• period flow is still the same

• period still lasts 4-5 days

• random bloating (I don't mind it tbh)

• my belly is a bit bigger ¿?"


"As far as acne treatments go that are effective AND affordable Bactrim is a God send. Late 20's I started mildly breaking out. By age 30 I was getting deep painful cystic pimples. Running/ exercising especially made my condition worse. Bactrim DS improves acne within 24 hours.The redness and swelling is not near as noticeable. After about a week you will notice a close to clear complexion that almost glows...I had moderate acne, but I imagine that Bactrim will work for ppl who have severe acne as well. It does have serious internal esp on kidneys and liver bc it is a sulfa drug so you should drink a lot of water every day with this medicince. Do not drink alcohol while taking Bactrim, good luck!"


"It's only day 3 on Prozac for severe depression and anxiety. First day, I was only tired and couldn't think straight (had trouble finding the right words) but my family helped by laughing it off and going along with me when I'd use the wrong word.

Day 2, tired, nauseous and foggy. It feels like I'm not in my skin, but watching life as a movie.

Today is day 3 and while I haven't cried today, I'm just exhausted, sad and not hungry. I pray this gets better after a couple of weeks.

It's strange because even though I'm exhausted, it's hard to sleep at times. I'm hopeful this will work.

I'll try to come give updates."


"After third dose I feel worse than before. Headache, diarrhea, bad taste in mouth, upset stomach, and weak. Two doses left of five day pack and can breathe a bit but other side effects are awful. Feel as unmedicated I felt better."


"Celexa helped pull me out of my alcohol addiction while going to AA. After I had been sober and taken Celexa for 6 months here is where I had ended up: I was completely addicted to working out (positive addiction thank God, I also have an addictive personality) slight erectile dysfunction, didn't really want to clean my apartment, and slept about 10-11 hours a day. Celexa gave me more energy than Zoloft. I still had a GREAT deal of anxiety though. Coming off any SSRI is going to be bad but Celexa pulled me out of the hole. "


"I love this birth control! I am usually really moody for some reason and starting this I am constantly happy and less stressed for some reason, I had a very heavy first period but all is well now. Highly recommend"


"I guess it is working great to relieve the possibility of clots, for I have no sign of a clot returning. However, I am covered in bruises and my stomach is knots more, I feel bloated and uncomfortable. I am unable to drink even a small amount of coffee in the morning, even a few hours after having taken the dose. That being said, I have to take it for at least a year after my heart attack, so I guess I have to deal with these side effects."


"I am 76, a right handed tennis player with left knee pain around the knee cap and toward the inside of knee.  I finished a series of 3 shots a couple of months ago and can report no improvement, in fact the last few weeks pain is worse."


"Been on epclusa for 6 weeks now. I'm pretty tired, nothing I can't handle....but, I am concerned with the shooting pains in different parts of my body, the numbing sensations throughout my legs, muscle spasms, and ear ringing. I really hope these side effects go away once I stop treatment. They are disconcerting. I hope everyone writes follow up reviews a few months off treatment as well....all in all, nothing I can't handle and better than the riba."


"I had been on Keppra, and Vimpat  100mg twice a day,  and it controlled my seizures well for about a year.  I then started having seizures, Then the doctors increased the dosage to 175mg twice a day, and Keppra EX 1500 mg at bed time. I became like a zombie, dizzy, fell twice and bruised my head. I attributed the symptoms, to Overdose of Vimpat at one time.  I started cutting the Vimpat pills 175mg in half, and spacing them six hours apart and now I am active,  no dizziness, no falling. So far, I have not had my hair fall out as others have reported. I called the doctors to tell him the above, but he's on vacation,  I  can't find anything on cutting the pills,  and spreading the dosage as I have done."


"This product should be taken off the market.  After having surgery a week ago the anesthesia left me with constipation. I took one pill in the am and around 5pm the severe cramping and nausea  began.   I am still going through it as I type this from the bathroom with cold sweats and wishing I could just die.  If I had know this was the result of taking this  "over the counter " medication I'd have never willingly done so. Shame on me for not checking reviews ahead of time as it looks as if more people than not have suffered the same results. Why on earth would the FDA continue to allow this drug on the market, I have no idea.  I'm not even over my surgery yet, now add this to the mix?  I was looking for relief. This is the exact opposite."


"Almost immediately reduced pressure on the brain thereby stopping severe headaches as well as confusion. No side effects yet although constipated but don't know which medicine is causing this."


"It's probably different for everyone, but the general consensus from what I've read (places like WebMD) and from my physician is that antidepressants take 4-6 weeks to take full effect.  I've seen many posts here where folks have taken their medicines for 3 days or 2 weeks and are ready to give up already.  Please give your medicines time to work.  Most of them become more effective (to a point) over time.

Hang in there! "


"I have been taking Savella for a year now for my fibromyalgia. I was weaned off Cymbalta and on to Savella. The first month or so when starting on Savella I had extreme nausea, but when it passed it was worth it. It worked really well on my fibro symptoms and allowed me to be somewhat active again (gardening, swimming, chasing my young children). About 6 months into taking Savella I started having dizziness and heart palpitations that caused me to suddenly feel like I was going to pass out and then I would vomit. My doctor lessened my 100mg dosage to 50mg and the episodes stopped, but my fibro symptoms slowly started coming back. So then I went up to 75mg to treat the symptoms. Now, after being on it for a year it has stopped working."


"First 6 weeks was on 0.5 had a little cramping, headaches, mild reflux, nausea, this usually happens on the 2nd day after the injection. My blood sugars were so excellent, that my insulin pump would have low readings at night, my appetite was no longer and I was losing weight. Then on the 7week the dosage went up to 1.5 well, let's just say I ended up in the ER. My cramping was horrible didn't get any sleep because I was projectile vomiting, diarrhea, heart burn, muscle tightening and severe headaches, I became extremely dehydrated. So for 3 days I was a mess. But in all my sugars stayed regulated and would only recommend staying on the 0.5. I don't know what my a1c is yet but blood sugar numbers are excellent. side effects not worth it."


"Only thing is sexual dysfunction as side effect is terrible."


"This is the best medicine for me. I've used every pill on the market. When my allergies get severe I use Flonase. Works every time. No side effects that I've noticed. Highly recommend."


"It does absolutely nothing for my pain."


"A traumatic incident about six months ago prompted me to seek counseling.  I was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and later depression (because of the PTSD), and after three months of appointments I finally decided to give Lexapro a try.  I'm definitely not a pill person, so I was hesitant. I don't like side effects, especially nausea.  I was happy to find that the side effects were fairly mild, but my dose was also pretty mild [5mg].  I did have one really intense headache within the first few weeks, but I can't absolutely attribute that to the medicine.  Before I started taking the medicine, I was miserable (no sleep, sad, angry, etc.).  Lexapro has helped make my life more manageable.  It feels good not to be a zombie anymore."


"I've been taking paliperidone for the last year with good results: a proactive lifestyle including uni and drinking with no delusions, depression or paranoi and few hallucinations at night. However, the prolactin level has increased to where the possibility of breast tissue (gynecomastia) can form. As a preventive measure, my doctors have suggested that I change medication. I have had perceptibly minor side effects (akinesia [which annoys others, but when genuinely interested, I stop], monthly upper lip muscle tightening, sexual dysfunction, broken sleeps, vivid dreams, hypnagogic hallucinations [weird and sometimes scary]). Would recommend. Consult doctor, but if risperidone worked, try this as it's a metabolite of risperidone."


"I never do reviews but after reading all the positive ones written on here I felt frustrated as no one seems to mention the actual side effects of this gel. First side effect I noticed was the redness it caused on the areas I put the gel. For me it made my acne even more noticeable as now my skin tone was more uneven & looked even more sore. Another BIG side effect is the dryness, my skin is so flakey. So now covering my acne with makeup is a near impossible task. Also it is important to note I am moisturising which unfortunately thanks to the fact my skin is burnt from the gel, just stings! As far as I'm concerned this gel aims to fix one problem by giving you another."


"I applied two doses the first day I got it, to my thumbs, about eight hours apart. Yes, it's true that it's easy to get in your eyes, nose or mouth, and it burns. Even after a shower, I could still feel it on my skin. I expected to have to reapply it each day. But here's the funny part: The pain in my hands is nowhere near as intense as it was, even two days after that initial application. Why? It's welcomed, but kinda weird."


"I started the 15 day trial and wow does it work for me. I lost 5lbs in the first 5 days and couldn't be happier. It stops the over obsessing about food, makes you not even hungry. It allows you to eat the way you always wanted to, smaller portions. Sometimes I have to remind myself to eat... Works on me wonderfully. Will be getting the whole supply after my first 15 is over. Good luck all."


"This made my arms itch really bad and kept me up."


"I have tried all over the counter sleep aids nothing helped, so my DR put me on temazepam and it put me right to sleep and I did not wake up with a hung over feeling."


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


"I've only been on the patch for a few weeks but let me tell you... it's GREAT for anyone who is super sensitive to estrogen or any other hormone replacement! I couldn't even take the lowest dose of birth control because the hormones made my stomach so sick. I was unable to even move for weeks when I took the pill. Started the patch because I have incredibly low estrogen and I haven't had any nausea but a little fatigue. Probably more due to the fact that it's something "new" your body is dealing with. I haven't really had the increased sex drive like a lot of women mention but I definitely feel as though my mood has evened out and I'm less "high and low" like I used to be. Highly recommend this as a form of birth control."


"I've been using nuvaring for 4 months... so far so good! I have not experienced any side effects other than I've lost almost 10lbs. I noticed my weight loss which is a great thing.. but I'm not sure if it's directly from using the nuvaring either way I'm very pleased. Nuvaring is convenient, nice not having to take a pill daily. My sex drive might be down a little bit but nothing major. My biggest issue is remembering that I even have the nuvaring in and remembering when to take it out."


"Had hoped it would help with a constant nightly congestion, but it didn't.  Actually seemed a tiny bit worse.  Doctor hasn't found any allergies in what has been tested.  Though I have found anti-histamines to help in the past and I'm going to try those now to see if that helps."


"I have used Elavil for about two years, on and off. I was prescribed this medication for a condition called Cluster headaches. Well this medicine worked like a miracle, the next morning after taking the Evail I didn%u2019t have a migraine and I had been having them like clockwork for about two weeks!! Although this is an anti-depressant (I wasn%u2019t depressed) this medicine did boost my moods and made me feel much better throughout the day. It also gave me a very restful nights sleep. This medicine has been claimed to make some people gain weight but I work out at least three to four times a week and have not gained any weight. Works wonders and if you eat healthy and work out you shouldn%u2019t see that drastic weight gain that everyone mentions!"


"I've never had kids but after bad side affect after 5 yr pill usage I wanted hormone free. First MD said no. Then went to Planned Parenthood (they tell insurance ) and they were very accomodating. They informed me fully first
. Get in stirrups, they clean cervix with wipes (painless ) then they stick something to open cervix. Not painless but bearable. Isolated pain like one bad menstrual cramp kinda takes breath away, but more of a physical reaction as opposed to bc of pain. She stuck the IUD in, I felt lightheaded and nauseated so she put my feet up and gave me a cool rag. After 5 minutes I left. Just did it today and having period like cramping but I'll be ok. Just laying down. So far so good."


"I would NOT suggest this drug.  I normally do not get side effects from drugs that are prescribed to me.  Let me tell you, I had the worse side effects possible.  Day 1 - I took my first pill in the AM, I was kind of scared so I took it with breakfast, no caffeine and only water.  About 2 hours into the meds, my heart started to race, my mind was going crazy & I could not concentrate.  I was sick to my stomach.  There were several occasions where I thought I should tell my co-workers to call 911, it was that bad.  I was sweating, shaking, it was horrible! 3 hours into the medication I went home sick that day.  I felt like i had the flu.  it took all day, sleeping it off overnight for the meds to wear off.  DO NOT TAKE!! Only 1 day on Meds."


"Love it."


"Used inderal recently for a best man speech as I suffer terribly with anxiety and  panic attacks. Words cannot describe how well this worked for me. I was still mentally nervous, but physically I was in complete control with no stutter, breathing problems/heart palpitations. I actually enjoyed it and I could have spoken all night. I never review anything online but just felt I wanted to share my experience as I know  how horrible performance anxiety can be."


"I've been on this pill for about 9 months. So far I'm not pregnant, so it's been effective in that avenue, but I've gained 15 lbs, my breasts are tender and sensitive most of the time and they've increased in size from a C cup to DD. My acne is only marginally better, my periods have been irregular, I'm moody, weepy at times, and I have NO sex drive. I still have some pelvic pain, and I don't sleep, which is weird because I also take Singulair, which causes drowsiness. In the first three months I had daily morning-sickness-like nausea, but this has tapered off, and happens only on the first day or so of my pill cycle."


"I had gotten the implant after having my second daughter, as I was supposed to get it after my first daughter but didn't want to deal with the side effects, I had always had been called fat my whole teenage life because I was a little bigger then my friends, and had chubby cheeks, although before having my daughters I was a size 8-10. I was told that it causes weight gain but I thought I would be able to control it, I've had it over a year now, and I've gained so much weight, now I actually really feel fat, I always get told that I've gained weight, which has killed the confidence that I ever had, I just can't stop eating junk food, I do so much walking yet still no weight loss"


"I took Alesse for a couple of years and liked it so well that I stopped taking oral contraceptives entirely when it went off the market. But for the sake of convenience I wanted to start again, and I assumed that inexpensive Aviane, the generic for Alesse, would be the same. Either it isn't or my body chemistry has changed. I've felt some occasional mood swings, but worse, my periods last for at least a week, and mid-cycle, my breasts are so tender and sore that I can't stand to go running. I think it's time to switch."


"I got an iud directly after an abortion 11/15. The next few days were downright excruciating. I had to have my a friend give me some of her oxytocin from her tonsil surgery. Very painful. After the cramping I didn't stop bleeding until maybe April! I waited it out cause I wasnt sure if the side effects were from the abortion or the insertion or both. Its been about 8 months now and I'm making an appointment to have it removed. No one told me the truth about the side effects. I get painful cramps at any time of the month, sex drive ebbs and flows like crazy, my periods last up to 2 weeks, lot of spotting after sex, awful skin/acne, the list goes on. However, no weight gain for me. The iud is a nuisance more than anything."


"A little over 2 years ago I was involved in a MVA, and sustained a traumatic brain injury. My neurologist put me on Trokendi XR for 2 reasons - to prevent seizures and migraines. Prior to the accident, I had always been a fairly healthy 5'7 160 pounds and worked out almost daily, and generally are very healthy. After the accident I became almost sedentary, depressed and suicidal. I had gained over 35 pounds but I honestly didn't much care. The Trikendi XR and the Adderall (prescribed to assist with the severe ADD caused by the brain injury) has helped me lose weight along with proper diet and minimum exercise. My seizures have gone from major, grandmal to pseudo-seizures to seldom, and my migraines have gone from daily to about 4 per week."


"When i use the miconazone it doesn't burn it feels relieved at night then during the day i get to itching again idk if it's the type of fabric underwear i wear or what... but i honestly don't know if it's working or anything it made me spot too now i'm confused."


"Took the 2 pills as soon as I got in. Within 30 minutes I felt the stomach pains. Felt sleepy which was nice cause I didn't have to feel the stomach pains. After I woke up the pains continued and the I felt nauseous and vomited. After that the pains stopped and everything felt great. Can finally eat now."


"Macrobid has to be the worse medication I have ever took in my life.  It should be banned.  I got an extreme allergic reaction that lasted at least 1 month.  I was put on prednisone and Zyrtec to stop my body from swelling.  I had red marks and rashes throughout my body even while on prednisone and Zyrtec after using marcrobid.  Initially I placed on marcrobid for a uti.  I took all 14 prescribed pills.  One week after finishing the macrobid I experienced extreme swelling throughout my body. I feel as if my body still never recovered from the reaction years later.  I recommend cipro over macrobid it is dangerous.  !!!!!!! And should be banned !!!!"


"I'm 28 year old female. 5'8". I started Qsymia three weeks ago at 353 lbs. Today, I am at 344.9. This is with little to no change in my diet. I'd say the "little" change I spoke of was that I drink a lot of water now. I did notice dry mouth, occasional tingling, and a suppressed appetite. Now that I know what the drug can do mostly on its own I'm curious to see what it will do if I make the necessary changes."


"Highly recommended.

I've tried several other options over the counter, homeopathic, and prescription and for me this has been a clear winner. (I pay out of pocket for it instead of doing the Ambien thing.) Works quickly%u2014but not an Ambien instant-blackout%u2014and works just the right amount of time to keep me asleep and allow me to wake rested.

If you also suffer from anxiety you may, as I did, find this a very effective and surprisingly durable treatment. The only side effect I experienced was a bitter/metallic taste which persisted until just before lunch. Breakfast isn't super tasty but I figure its even less enjoyable when I've slept four hours."


"I was on Advair 250/50 when I changed insurance and my new insurance company didn't want to pay for Advair unless I tried Qvar first, and it failed. So, I started using Qvar 80.  I was without any asthma medicines while this insurance thing was going on.  Good news is that Qvar seems to work better for me than Advair.  I didn't realize how bad asthma could get by stopping a medicine for only a week.  The Qvar is taking care of that, though.  I think it is a great medicine for me."


"I did not have a good experience on Loestrin. Breakouts got worse, had bad mood swings, and breakthrough bleeding. However, I was only on it for a month and a week, so this might not be a fair evaluation. Couldn't stand the side effects though, so had to get off of it."


"I have a sprained rotator cuff. I was prescribed Voltaren for Plantar Facilities several months ago. I found no relief from the Voltaren for my feet. When I injured My shoulder,  I remembered that had the Voltaren so I figured it couldn't hurt to try it. WOW!! AMAZING!!

Nothing I have tried orally can even come close to the Voltaren. It is like a miracle. I have never found any medication for anything that was more effective. I guess it just works better for some injuries than others. It is , however, very short acting.  But the pain relief it provides is priceless. I have arthritis in my hands, I don't find it helps with that pain. For the certain types of injury it works better than narcotic medication. Smells great Absorbs quickly."


Herpes Simplex, Mucocutaneous/Immunocompetent Host

"Very expensive though."


"I had a really bad fever and swollen tonsils and this medicine did make all the symptoms go away but after about three days of taking it I now feel sick from the constant diarrhea and nausea."


"I had mild to moderate Rosacea and started using the Metro cream two weeks ago. I saw improvement within the first week. I've been using it twice a day after washing my face with Garnier Sulfate -Free Gentle Cleanser. I have dry skin so I then use CeraVe lotion with SPF 30 in the a.m. and CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream in the p.m.  These combinations have really worked for me. I think I am ready to cut back to once a day in the p.m.  I've been rather impressed with CeraVe moisturizers and the Garnier cleanser.  I'm 63 years old and was very frustrated by how my skin was changing having had pretty good skin throughout my life.  My skin is now clearer and brighter with no eruptions."


"I was prescribed this medication to treat nausea and vomiting. The 1st day I put the patch on as directed. For an hour after I felt light-headed then side effects went away. 2nd day I noticed dryness in throat/eyes/nose, however, I was finally able to hold down liquids but not food. 3rd day when removed (same time I put it on) I noticed a whelp where the patch was. Stopped use. 4th day, woke up to find the white of my eyes were red, pupils dilated, painful, and blurred vision. Contacted Dr. who confirmed it was a side effect to stop use. "


"I can't take Versed, and this is a great alternative for me for colonoscopies and endoscopies.  I have pain at the injection site (I.V) but that only lasts a few seconds until I'm unconscious.  I'm alert but sleepy the rest of the day, and usually take a four hour nap after the procedures.  No side effects otherwise."


"I am 54 years old. I've been taking Finasteride...along with Flomax for almost 4 months....after being diagnosed with bph few months earlier. It has helped tremendously with urination issues. 3 month checkup went well. I will go back in Sept. of 2018 ( one year from start of meds). I have had no  side effects until recently. Sexual desire is still very high....no problem getting and maintaining an erection. But about 3 months in, was noticing less and less ejaculate to where now its almost nothing. The feeling is still intense...but the well is going dry per say. I also seem to get fatigued a little more than normal. I will be consulting my urologist about this in very near future as instructed by him."


"I first started latuda at 40mg and it had zero effect.  My dose was increased to 80mg and within two days, every single last bit of noise in my head disappeared completely.  My focus is excellent now and my life has literally changed because of this drug.  My energy is put into things that are important like a clean house and a clean body and I am so happy all the time now.  I can't believe how excellent this drug is and I am so happy I was given the right dose to help me live a better life.  I'm actually ready to face the world again and get off of disability and go back to work!  I CAN'T DESCRIBE HOW MUCH THIS DRUG HAS CHANGED MY LIFE POSITIVELY.  Complete 180 degree turnaround!"


"Have to say wow!  It helps low energy depression and works well with most SSRIs and some low dose SNRIs.  Life feels exciting again and it offsets SSRI sexual side effects.  Works fast and well.  Main problem is that it wears off in a few hours so you need to dose multiple times a day.  It causes you to sweat a little more and be a little more irritable than usual but it is really a great med to help depression.  It is much different and better than Wellbutrin for sure even though both are NDRI's.  Check out the research on stimulants for depression and bipolar depression.  Going to try Provigil now for a more even energy/mood boost.  But I may be back to this."


"The only side effects I experienced was thinning hair and a real drop in my sex drive.  It's cheaper than the other one I was on, but I liked Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo much better."


"I am on a five day dose of Levaquin and it's working, but I think that I may need to take it a little longer. I had a really bad case of sinusitis and I can say it was worth it."


"I have been on Gilenya for a little over a year. This is a wonderful medicine for me. I started the medication after my second exacerbation in less than 7 months. I have not had any more relapses in the past year. I have enjoyed my life with little to no interferences from my Multiple Sclerosis. I just wanted to share, yes it is expensive but it is worth it. Who knows what the future holds for any of us but I know with Gilenya currently being my medicine of choice I do not dread the future I am embracing what is to come. Thank you to Novartis."


"I had to let you know the AMAZING result I'm having with Victoza. At my highest was at 275lbs at 5'2" and talking Actos and still not losing even with diet and exercise. I have fibromyalgia so exercise is not easy and something I can do. So I walk and watch what I eat. My super smart PCP changed me to Victoza about 6 months ago and I was very hesitant at first. Oh gosh shots everyday like insulin! NO! After the first 30 days I dropped 8 to 10 lbs and was doing the same thing as before. Just had another check tonight and am up to a loss of 37lbs! And this was even through the holidays. This product has turned my life around."


"It's a great medicine no side effects so far keeping my mood under control along with carbamazepine ER."


"I've had MS since I was fifteen, I'm fifty-four now.  I started taking Aubagio in June. Since then I've had frequent diarrhea, extreme swelling of my ankles and feet because of water retention,  a large kidney stone (1 cm), probably not from the Aubagio, but still, an antibiotic resistant bladder infection which led to two plus week hospitalization,  my toenails are falling off, leading to cellulitis, and a cold (I  hadn't had a cold in three years). I truly believe that this medication will kill me if I don't stop taking it and I plan to find another MS medication."


"This drug is very effective but getting it down is a challenge. Ask your Dr for an anti-nausea/anti gag medicine to take 30 min prior. Ondansetron works. Otherwise I could not have gotten the prep down. Do this: mix the prep as instructed. Make a second 16 oz  or more glass of ICE cold water. Take very small sips of the prep and then wash it down with sips of cold water which disguises the taste AND the water causes the prep to work MUCH more quickly. Take small sips or it will come back up. Trust me, I did not think I could make it through the p.m. and a.m. preps but remarkably the ice cold water helped wash it down. Night prep is slower to start. AM is faster. I didn't need to finish AM prep when Stool was clear yellow liquid."


"I had shoulder surgery 6 weeks ago and it helped me tremendously the first 5 days after my surgery. I had to take it regularly every 4-6 hours to help with the pain. It worked wonders. It made me nauseous if I didn't take with food and made me a little dizzy and light headed so no driving while on this medicine until you get used to it. Other than that it was very helpful with my pain."


"Just started  my harvoni on day 2. I take it at 8 pm. It made me sleepy. I slept really good.  Today for the first time I woke up at eight feeling like I wanted to get up. If this is how my experience is going  to be I'm excited.  I did drink a lot of water don't  want no headaches . So far it's cake"


"This medicine does not help at all for my insomnia.  I have taken small and larger doses and I still find myself just as awake as if I had taken nothing. It probably just is not strong enough because none of the OTC sleep aids worked for me.  I eventually was put on Ambien CR which works very well."


"I'm 34 with no children. Insertion was quite painful. I took tramadol before the procedure and it was still pretty painful---but the whole procedure only took about a minute. I cramped pretty bad for the first 2 days-had to take ibuprofen around the clock. It wasn't normal cramps, more like a intense shooting pain. Now , 5 weeks later, everything is great.
If I had to have another inserted, I would ask for pain rx to take before the insertion."


"This drug has lower my triglyceride level from 550 to 49 in 4 weeks. My cholesterol level from 181 to 98. Even my doctor was shocked. I also changed my diet."


"I have been taking Aggrenox for close to two years and have had no side effects. It was prescribed for me in case the problem I had earlier in 2008 was in fact a stroke. It was never decided if that is what my problem was. All I know is I am fine now and I never want to have the same thing happen to me again. Aggrenox is fairly expensive, but it seems to be doing its job."


"Used to read these over and over when I contemplating "obsessing" over whether or not to take the medication.  Prozac has given me my life back.  Life is no longer a struggle just to enjoy. It is not a miracle drug, you still have to put in the work, therapy really helps.  But at times when I feel a wave of anxiety come over me that used to last 3-4 days/sleepless nights, I can almost feel the medication working.  And next thing I know I'm 100 steps down the road from that worry.  Some side effects in beginning with up dosing such as headaches and not getting full nights sleep but all have passed and I can only say the only side effect is I feel so good I forgot to take my Prozac.  Get your life back and just try it!"


"Omg worst experience ever. So itchy and painful. NEVER AGAIN Will I TRY THIS PRODUCT"


"Slowed down my abnormal bleeding after a few weeks, it stopped altogether then started up again but not to the degree that it was before I was taking it. I've gained 10 lbs from it. I eat half of what I used to, ad eat an extremely healthy diet. I do 30 mins of cardio and 30 minutes of weight training 5-6 days a week plus bicycling 7 days a week. I've had awful mood swings and depression. Bad headaches on top of it."


"I've been dealing w. chronic migraine for about four years now. Just don't really know why I get them honestly. But I do know that certain things triggers the migraines, like loud noises & severe temperature. Anyway, I did my first round of botox injections about 3 weeks ago. My headaches are coming just about every day now. I'm thinking it's definitely the Botox thats kicked in because I work in a quiet area. The injections were FINE.. Just hoping round 2 works. But that is as far as I'll go. I quit meds about a year ago. They all failed to work after 3-5 months of use. I'm only 22. It is the most irritating, emotional, & aggravating thing I've ever had to deal w. Just wanted 2know if anyone here does anything 2help them?? Maybe exercise,meditation"


"After over 1 week of constipation, I took the advice of my PCP and bought 2 bottles of Equate Magnesium Citrate 10 oz bottles in Cherry and Grape flavor.

  I drank the Grape flavored bottle with No Results in 5 hours; so I drank the other 10 oz bottle.  There was No Indication of any activity in my stomach for the entire 20 hours before my stomach began to gurgle; then I tried to evacuate my bowels.

  The BM went smoothly and fairly rapidly, (20 Minutes).  It's been 8 hours since that initial BM; and there is now no further activity.

  Other than the extended delay in relief, the Grape flavor tasted good; and the Cherry flavor was tolerable.

  The medicine was inexpensive at only 98 cents per bottle.  It worked, albeit much slower."


"I was given trazadone for insomnia. I generally don't fall asleep until early morning! I started this medication 6 months ago and am so thankful for it! I have read a lot of reviews with people saying they are sleeping 14 hours, I personally have not experienced that. I was told to start with 50 mg, didn't seem to do the trick for me. I started taking 100 mg and it works great! I thought I needed something to shut my mind down because it doesn't ever seem to shut off! It definitely doesn't shut the mind down but I have found if I do deep breathing and take the trazadone I'm usually out within 20 minutes! I have never felt dizzy or fatigued like others are saying but medications work different for everyone."


"I take this medication for bipolar. it is the only thing that has worked for me. i am so very thankful i came across this because it makes me normal and i can live my life with my husband like a normal person..."


"Love it! Work's immediately."


"I am 23 years old with 1 child & got my mirena inserted at my 6 week post partum check up. Paid the $1000 out of pocket to have it inserted. I didnt feel it going in at all. My doctor was on her 2nd mirena & had great things to say about it. She reassured me mirena was top notch. I would have liked to keep it in for the full 5 years, but the side effects were not worth it for me personally. In the 17 months I have had mirena in I have experienced personality changes, anxiety, depression, bloating, so much hair loss & hard/round/painful cystic acne. I would still recommend mirena for BC. Nobody knows your body better then you! If you notice biological changes like I did, dont doubt yourself! I removed it & I'm doing much better without it."


"I was prescribed prozac for depression about 3 months ago. I began feeling normal- happy, even- about a month and a half ago. Before, I was suicidal and rarely left my bed. I was unable to do anything; maintaining basic hygiene became difficult. Starting out on prozac, I was skeptical, simply because I didn't believe that anyone or anything could help me. However, I'm so glad that I waited the suggested 6 weeks! I feel great now, and don't overthink things or pressure myself unnecessarily. The only negative side effect is insomnia; I'll fall asleep fine, but wake up around 3 AM. All in all, i reccommend it."


"I just got my nexplanon out today and begin taking Yaz on Sunday. My implant was great in the fact that it did its job- I had no pregnancy scares with my boyfriend and felt relieved that I won't be needing to buy any pregnancy tests for scares. However- I had SEVERE weight gain. 50 pounds to be exact over the course of 2 and a half years. After the holidays I decided to make a change because I was just not happy with myself. I also didn't have my period... I was on it the day of insertion and maybe 2 days later.... But that was it. I didn't have a period for 2 and a half years. My doctor said this is why she doesn't recommend the implant, and says the pill is generally a better way to go.

We will see how Yaz treats me. I'm a little nervous about the loss in sex drive. But, hopefully everything works out for the best. Good luck to you!"


Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome

"Florinef has helped me out quite a bit.  I'm not cured, but am better.  I can walk up minor inclines without any problem.  I am able to be up and active for longer periods of time."


"All praises to program. I have not had any problems with rejections. Liver transplant Date 2011.  I’ve had some itching and my sleeping is awful.  But my main problem follows. I have developed NODM (New Onset Diabetes Management) and I simply cannot lose weight, instead , I am gaining and CANNOT LOSE.  I EXERCISE AT LEAST 1 1/2 HRS DAILY, MY DIET IS EXCELLENT AND I'M A MODEL PATIENT. Yet my post transplant diabetes is out of control.  I am hovering around 7.0 and I am literally killing myself exercising, eating right, taking meds correctly, etc.  Been seen by 4 Endocrinologists....more oral meds and more insulin.  Just this week, I’m been told to take Glipizide maximum daily dose, Novolog insulin, 9 units X3, Novolin 28Us/10Us & Junevia"


"December 1 2008, I had the Implanon inserted and have had problems since. I have mood swings like crazy. I am now taking depression and anxiety pill because they think it was postpartum depression. It's not though. I have been snapping at my 7 month old son and husband. I was admitted to green leaf since they thought I was a danger to my family. Turned out that the Implanon is causing this. I cry all the time for no reasons and I am now taking depression  and anxiety pills. I bleed all the time. The Implanon has been hurting since I had it done, I have gained 25lbs because of this as well. I am taking it out this week for the sake of me and my family."


"Didn't help much at all with my symptoms."


"I'm 20 years old and this is the first birth control I've ever been on. I'm in my 3rd pack and so far I haven't had any serious side effects. When I first started my appetite was out of whack and couldn't really eat and I was really moody. But halfway through the first pack that subsided and I was fine. I never had a real problem with having a heavy/irregular period but when first going on this I got my period twice a month for the first 2 months but they are very light, short, and manageable. Not sure if I gained any weight because I don't weigh myself often and I don't think I've seen a real change in my body. I just changed my diet and exercise regiment (as in I'm actually exercising and eating better) so hopefully I'll see results!"