"Been on Yasmin for 5 years. Always had brain fog. Gained 50lbs. Lost hair. Stressed. Appetite went way up. Recently decided to go off the pill. After period I instantly felt better. Sex drive is coming back. Just feel good. Hope it keeps up but I'm not going back."


"I was prescribed this after diagnosis of PTSD & anxiety waking me up during the night and always having difficulty falling back asleep. I take a 1/4 to 1/2 of 25mg tab (I'm 5ft6 130lbs) and I feel the effects of tingling legs and drowsiness after about 30 min. Sleep 8-9h/night and can wake up with noises  (husbands alarm, dog moving around) as I'm a light sleeper but always fall back asleep. I've tried melatonin, gravol, benadryl and this is the best. No side effects so far...!"


"I have taken Xanax on and off for 18 years and I would say it has been a lifesaver for me. I have episodes of anxiety, nothing earth shattering, but debilitating non-the-less. Xanax has helped smooth those times over and make life manageable. This is a wonderful medicine!"


"The medication did work at first to stop binges. At 30mg, the starting dosage, it did not do anything. A week later at 50mg, I had very little of an appetite for three days. After five days at 50mg. I was binge free, but the binges started on the sixth day and continued until my doctor increase to 70mg. I was binge free about five to six days at 70mg., but then they started again and have continued. So, it is not working for me to stop the binges. However, I do feel overall more energetic and alert. It fails to address my main concern, the binges."


"Used for over a year and a slight improvement on big toenail and the two other toenailS no positive results. Extremely expensive also"


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"I've been on the pill for about 7 months and it's been okay. I have had weight gain but I don't think it's from the pill, more like a lack of exercise since I just started college. I don't exercise as I used to. I'm using it to keep my period regular, which it is doing. I don't think I've had any spotting really. However it hasn't lightened up my period that much and it gives me migraines which I never got before. Also I have more cramps then I did before. "


"I got Skyla around August 2016- during insertion the pain felt like really bad cramping, my eyes did water near the end (I took a good amount of Ibuprofen) and I had SEVERE cramping/shooting paints after mostly on my left side. It was so bad I went to the Dr to make sure it was done correctly/didn't move. They gave me a higher dose of medicine and I went home to my heating pad. Since then I've gone back twice because of the string - got it shortened after an incident & then again since it was still causing problems. I'm not completely period free- random spotting, seems like I have random PMS, and cramping but different than my usual cramps. Biggest issue is the string still. Not 100% comfortable with Skyla, however I could live with it."


"This medicine has been a life saver for severe long term, constant pain. I don't like the dependency effects, but willing to take the risk for relief. It is a life saving medication."


"When I went to the doctor and told him Linzess 290 mg wasn't working for me ( I was lucky to go once a week).,He said I want to try you on Amitiza. He said this should help. Well I have been on it for 3 days and nothing!! I got a headache & chest pain the first day and only headaches on the second and third day. I can't understand why the doctors can't find out the underlying problem. I have tried everything!! I use to take Zelnorm but, they took that off the market. I don't care for this drug! My stomach makes noises and that's it!! I am still miserable!!"


"After having tried Ativan and Vistaril I asked my family Dr for Buspar for acute anxiety. I also take Zoloft. I love Buspar. It's not habit forming and I feel like I have my life back! It's my miracle."


"I recently had some panic attacks that seemed to come from nowhere. My doctor prescribed generic lexapro. After 4 miserable days of intense anxiety I had the mother of all panic attacks in the middle of the night. That was it for me. I stopped taking it. A few weeks later I was feeling so awful that I went back to the doctor and asked him if I could start again with Ativan as a back up when the lexapro side effects were too intense. He agreed and I started on 5 Mg of lexapro. All the side effects came into play, especially anxiety. The Ativan was the difference maker. I hated taking it but it always reduced the side effects. After 9 weeks I began feeling amazing. It  was worth it. I don't rate it a 10 because of the beginning side effects."


"I have been taking for a month. I love this product. First couple of days, I did feel bad. I started with 2 pills a day, but had to drop back to one and side effects went away. It has officially been 28 days and I am down 13 pounds. I used the savings card I got from my doctor and got my 1st month supply for $75.00. Also just found out if I do mail-ordered scripts, I can save even more. My insurance will cover a lot of the cost. I love it and once again am excited about getting on a scale."


"It saved my life, had forgotten normal people live this type of life, I feel normal again! I feel so lucky my doctor prescribed it."


"I tried this for my RSD/CRPS and it helped lower my baseline pain from a 7 to a 4 within 48 hours. I stopped taking it after 2 months to test it and the pain increased again within 3 days. It worked great for me, but no two RSD cases are alike. Good luck all in finding relief sooner rather than later."


"Been using this for more than 20 years and is an excellent emergency use medication for any episode.  I had no side effects and it was originally suggested by my gastroenterologist.  For some reason, they are no longer being manufactured."


"Tegretol was great for me (at 800mg/day),but screwed up my liver function tests,so my pdoc switched me to Trileptal (1200 mg/day),so far,so good"


"I had surgery for a colon resection. I can't take Hydrocodone because it upsets my stomach, gives me headaches, nausea and constipation. The morphine (patient administered pump) didn't work for me at all, but Dilaudid worked wonderfully, 2 mg every 6 hours. I had no unpleasant side effects, which is very unusual for me with any medicine. I had no withdrawal problems when I left the hospital. If I ever have surgery again, I'm going to request Dilaudid. It gave me great relief and let me rest and heal!"


"Using mometasone steroid cream once a day after showering before I went to bed was the best solution to my eczema every time it got bad. I used to always struggle with eczema and hydrocortisone never worked! If you are in a similar scenario, this one is a stronger steriod"


"I have used many types of birth controls from the patch, the pill, the ring, and now the shot. I would always forget to take my pill so I decided to make the switch to depo. Although I love that I never have to think about taking my birth control, the depo shot makes me spot, a lot. To me it's not worth it. I  always spotting and have ruined countless underwear. I knew there would be some spotting but the spotting has not stopped. I would rather take the pill and have a regular period than have to spot every day."


"I have taken Miralax since I was 3 years old due to a medical condition. The product does what it should, but after about 3 years it acquired a flavor that I can't stand. I mix it with other drinks and over time it ruins those drinks for me also. If you can get past the flavor it is a miracle product."


"It comes down to a very basic choice: DO I want to remain semi-comatose, in pain from head to toe, or remain drugged up and semi-sentient from the cocktail of potions meant to ease my "depression"?

NUVIGIL is a third, best option. NUVIGIL brings back your ability to focus, concentrate, persevere, work at whatever your body can handle that day... all the things that make living productive and rewarding.

Before NUVIGIL, I was losing, or had lost so many parts of my personality to just EXISTING from one prescription of AMBIEN, CYMBALTA, LYRICA, AMITRYPTILINE, FLUOXETINE, DOXEPIN, ZOLPIDEM, HYOSCYAMINE SULFATE, CYCLOBENZAPRINE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, LISINOPRIL, METHOCARBAMOL, PROPANOLOL, etc."


"Topamax is truly a lifesaver I have been on this for many years now for migraine prevention, and I to would get the "pins and needles" tingle sinsation in hands and feet. I've found A daily multivitamin helps with that, and believe it or not, prenatal vitamins take it completely away. I hope this helps!"


"Do not take this drug. It cleared up my acne, but it destroyed my mind. I became severely depressed. I've never had depression before. I would cry all the time. I began having severe panic attacks. It felt like I lost my mind for those 6 to 7 months. It was the darkest place I have ever been in my life. After stopping the medication the damage was done. The depression went away after about 6 months.  But I continued to have anxiety issues, heart problems, and social anxiety. I took this medication 7 years ago. And it wasn't until about 2 or 3 years ago where I finally started feeling somewhat normal again. It caused anger spells and just does so much damage to your brain and you can't control your emotion"


"Worst experience ever with this birth control. Bad symptoms: weight gain, depression, anxiety, stretch marks, easy bruising"


"My father has been on the patch now about 2 1/2 months for Alzheimer's dementia. He stepped up to the 13.3 mg about 2 weeks ago and the patches don't want to stay on. Nurse asked if they could use skin prep before the application; but Novartis helpline didn't answer that question.  They are going to check out the lot the patches came from to be sure it's not a manufacturer issue. "


"I currently have Nexplanon. I've had it for over a year now and I'm not a big fan of it. I like how I don't have to remember to take a pill but I absolutely hate the prolonged periods... I'll have a period for 2-3 weeks straight, stop for 2-4 days and start back up again. The doctor said it would take a year for my body to regulate but it's actually worse bc the current period I'm on has lasted almost a month! And I have bad cramping with it. Whole point of BC is to be able to be intimate with my S/O and I can't when I'm constantly bleeding. Plus it's caused me to be short tempered and made my sex drive go down a lot. Thinking of having it removed and trying something else."


"I recommend this to anyone experiencing panic disorders that interferes with your daily activities and your life."


"This is a very effective birth control. Yes you should always use condoms, even though condoms don't protect you from everything!!! Anyhow, I got the Nexplanon inserted on 12/2/2013 & It is to be removed by 12/2/2016. In January 2014, I bled very light for a little over a month, except maybe 2 days of a little heavier bleeding. I haven't had a menstrual since like the second week in February 2014. I have had severe mood swings to the point I could choke someone for looking at me the wrong way. I have become very aggressive, extremely depressed and have cried over the stupidest little things. I'm a CNA, so I've had back pain for quite some time. So I can't tell you if any may be from the birth control. More I can say..not enough space. :("


"I was taking Solodyn for about a week and a half. My acne was very moderate and it cleared up pretty quickly after taking Solodyn. But it caused a very severe yeast infection and caused me to have nose bleeds."


"I swear this pill made me so anxious. I would have so many panic attacks and always feeling the worst was about to happen. It always got better on the period week...the week not on the pill (obvi). I don't know....I don't recommend this pill to someone who may struggle with anxiety or depression. I did perfectly fine on Ortho Tri Cycline other than I had switched due to the irritability I felt. I then realized, I'd rather be a grump than always going in panic mode."


"I had been in and out of the hospital for many years, tried all classes of anti depressants and even several in different classes, BICYCLICS, TRICYCLICS, then most of the SSRI's.  After continuing to get worse, my doctor and I decided to try ECT (shock treatment). I received 13 treatments (and no, it was nothing like One Flew Over The Cookoo's Nest lol) but it also didn't help at all.  Thirty years burning down the road,  nowhere to run, got nowhere to go... he, as a last ditch effort, tried Nardil and to almost sound trite, I pulled a full 180 degree turn around.
There were a few side-effects, some weight gain and a lessor libido and difficulty to orgasm,  though if you knew me now, you'd know NONE of these side effects exist any longer!"


"I have taken many antidepressants over the past 20 years (Lexapro, Effexor, Wellbutrin, Remeron) and Viibryd is the best I have taken.  I loved Lexapro and took it for 15 years before it finally lost its effectiveness and I didn't think I'd find anything better, but Viibryd is as good as Lexapro for me without the negative side sexual effects.

The one caveat is that unlike the previous SSRI's I have to take Viibryd in the morning rather than at night or I get terrible insomnia.  With my dose in the morning I now have literally no noticible side effects and my mood, motivation, and motivation for things are all elevated.

Like any antidepressant there are negative side effects the first 2-4 weeks but those go away so hang in there!"


"Thank you all for the hope you've given me with Pristiq.  I've just started taking it
(Day 4) and am grateful for no side effects yet. Had some success with Effexor and Cymbalta in the past.  I will write back on my progress after a few weeks."


"Over the last 15 years I had 7 back surgeries. I have been on pain medicines for almost 20 yrs. I have tried just about every pain medicine out there and I must say the patch is by far the best. Lowest amount of side effects and greatest benefits. If giving the choice of pain medicines take the patch."


"I had been taking Adderall (generic) for approximately five years but recently switched to dextroamphetamine because it was getting so hard to get Adderall due to (as the pharmacy said) "a manufacturer backorder".

But talk about serendipity; the dextroamphetamine makes me clench my jaw a LOT less than the amphetamine salts and as I begin to lose focus at the end of the day I don't get a headache to boot. So overall I have to say the dextroamphetamine is significantly better than Adderall on several levels."


"I was on this birth control for about 8-10 years. At first it was great only getting your period a few times a year. In the time I was on it my face started to break out and I gained about 40 lbs. I was depressed and had no energy or sex drive as well. I would spot for weeks until stopping so I Would get my period. I finally got off of it because my health insurance ran out. Almost immediately my skin cleared up and I lost 20 lbs. Then I started dating someone so I had to get back on. I started with mono-lynthia which was fine for my skin but made my hair fall out. I then switched back to seasonique and I have been on it for a week and already have had 3 huge zits on my chin and feel extremely moody and bloated."


"First and foremost, I will NEVER EVER in life get this stupid Nexplanon again. Ever! I been bleeding for 3 months straight! I can't tell you guys how much money I spent on pads and tampons. I needed both because sometimes tampons were pointless to use when my period was light. Second, I been depressed with major mood swings. I had crying episodes and couldn't figure out what was wrong with me. My bf thought I became bipolar. Which in a sense I did due to this implant. Third, I lost weight (9lbs). No matter how much I eat I cannot gain my weight back and that is not like my body at all. This thing does NOT work for me. I'm getting this removed ASAP!!! I'm telling you guys it's the worse ever in life. I'm going back to the pill."


"I have been taking Aviane for about a week and a half and I am still bleeding. This is Day 11 of bleeding. Clots and minimal pain. I have tried other Contraceptives in the past and don't remember which ones or if they had any negative side effects, only took them for a short time.  I tried the Nuva Ring but later found out I was pregnant (Miscarriage occurred). That was back in early 2004.  I don't have too many complaints. Just the bleeding for so long. This is my 3rd cycle since my son was born in Sept 2008.  I had a 33 day cycle then a 31. both times I only bled for max 8 days."


"I had the implant in my arm for about 10 months. The only reason why I never got pregnant was because my period lasted for 4-6 weeks. Which was the worst side effect. I was very moody and never realized it until people would tell me and I had to reflect and see myself acting out of the ordinary. Before getting the implant, I was a nice 140 pounds and then I went to 165 in about 2 months. I'm a professional dancer and I'm in the gym 5 times a week and I eat extremely healthy. No matter what I did, I could never lose the weight. I took the implant out about 2 weeks ago. I went from 165 pounds to 157 in that 2 week time. My periods are back to 4 days also. I will never try this again and I'm looking into different birth controls. Stay away!"


"I've used Lamictal for years and it's pretty good. I have some side effects, but I don't get so down so often, and it makes me tolerable to live with."


"I have a spinal cord injury & have been taking methadone for nerve pain & oxycodone for hip pain, over 15 years. Had been using miralax but not as effective as I would like. Doc recommended movantik, I figured it couldn't hurt to try it. Was I ever wrong. The warnings about methadone users is very accurate. Within 2 hrs I was doubled over in pain, in the bathroom nearly 2 hrs while my body cleared out. To the point of practically urinating from my butt. It was excruciating,  cramps, nausea, severe sweating & had a pressure in my head for about 6 hours. I was very ill & out of it. I was extremely afraid, pain was so severe I thought something was wrong, was considering going to the ER but couldn't get off the toilet. I think this med is dangerous."


"Pros- Haven’t gotten pregnant.
Cons- Broke out (never had acne) irregular periods (also spotting), emotionally depressed, super bipolar, massive weight loss (I’m already skinny)
I do not recommend this."


"Got on this birth control a few years back because I was pretty young and inconsistent with the pill. I was 19 when I got it and it was fine at first, normal period cycle for about 6 months. Then I had no period for months. So long I literally can't remember. I experienced hair loss and a lot of weight gain! Like 20 lb. absolutely ridiculous. Got it out when I was 21 and haven't been on anything since."


"I was prescribed this for a tooth infection. It did nothing to help elevate pain except when I added Tylenol and ibuprofen. I was also taking antibiotics at the time. Since I had to combine so many medications it would not be fair to discuss side effects. I hope this medicine works better for others."


"This is the 3rd time I've been on phentermine. The first time I lost about 40 pounds and that was about 3 years ago. This time I started on 4/28 and started out at 202. I have two children 9 and almost 2. No matter how hard I tried I coul dnt get past 200 after having my 2nd child.  My scale is usually with a couple pounds of the doctors and I weighed myself for the first time since I started and it says 189. My actual goal is about 175/180. I'm 5'8" and in high school I weighed 170/175 I looked healthy and I was happy with myself. I'm afraid if I weighed less than that I would look sick. IF my scale is right that's awesome and I am so close to my goal. I don't plan on weighing myself again until June I will update then."


"I'm getting close to the end of my second year on this birth control. I have to switch because of the bone density thing, but I've taken calcium supplements the whole time so I don't believe my bone density was affected much if at all, but that's just speculation. I did gain a little weight in the last year, but I was also in my freshman year in college, so it may have just been my lifestyle change. After a few months on the shot, I stopped getting periods completely, not even any spotting. This may worry some people, but I got used to it. I have zero complaints for this birth control method overall."


"Ive been on lorazepam 1mg 3x daily for over 10 years and recently had not been able to get them due to switching doctors and have been having horrible side effects. I've only been on this a short time but seems to help a little and going to give it more time. I've read on the reviews others which gives me hope."


"I used the gel for 2 1/2 months after TKR 3-4 times/day. Part of the time I used the extra-strength version. I thought that it was moderately effective for pain and swelling. However, three weeks after stopping I still cannot get the odor out of my body. The extra-strength version has a different carrier, thicker and with a strong odor, and I would not use it again."


"Best thyroid drug for people that have had problems with fillers used in other thyroid medications. This drug has changed my life for the better. I have tried many different thyroid medications and was ill on all of them with many trips to the ER because horrible reactions. After 9 years feeling sick with multiple symptoms finally discovered I was allergic to the fillers used in most thyroid medicines. I will say Tirosint is stronger than other thyroid meds and I had to drop my usually dosage of 150 to 125 and have had to slowly work my way back up. I think a lot of people that are having problems with this medicine is the fact that they start on their regular dose and it is too high causes hyper symptoms."


"Tried so many anti depressants from 1982 to present then finally looked up Nardil and asked my provider to please please try it as i am tired of going back and forth on the Old and the new medications.  Started the titrade from 25 mg daily and up to 45mg twice daily with such a relief from years of depression and anxiety after diagnosed with PTSD. Felt best at the 90mg daily but now i notice the feeling is fading and I am wondering if the new batches are No good.  I speak of food for myself as i eat anything that i want and have not experienced any negative feeling. Weight gain is a real negative especially in my gut and i can seem to get rid of it."


"I went on paxil 20 mg for severe ocd. It was too much and I had bad side effects. Then clomipramine 250 mg which worked great. Came off and needed something cheaper. Today marks week 2 of being on citalopram and honestly everyday I feel better for longer. I still have my moments of anxiety but it went from 80% to 20% at most. It won't let me have a full blow panic attack. Also helped immensely with disassociation due to panic. And please remember, you can read all the reviews you want but your experience will be different. Please go to your doctor and start trying. Give it at least six weeks. Good luck! And remember loves try to stop googling.. it usually makes things worse."


"I had the Mirena put in about 7 weeks ago. No pain getting it inserted (I've had 2 babies). At first I thought it was going to be the best birth control ever, now I am not certain. I've been bleeding the past month medium / heavy with clumps, feeling tired and drained. Will be going to get it check out soon."


"Xanax is an excellent medicine for myself. It has prevented panic attacks and helped me through times of rough anxiety. Ativan never worked for me and Klonopin makes me drunk-like and put me in the hospital 3 times. The hospital finally said I have an allergy to Klonopin and could no longer take it. After going on Xanax, I felt so much better and relieved. I try not to take Xanax everyday, as it is not meant to be a long-term solution to anxiety and can be very addicting, so be very careful. I am on Paxil CR and Risperdal on top of Xanax for my anxiety, PTSD, panic disorder, and OCD."


"I am a nurse, never thought it would help, I had to retire. I awoke the second day with out a crippling head ache and facial pain. I really am able to do more and hurt so much less. I love it."


"After surgery 2 weeks ago and consuming nothing but water and fiber type foods. I for some reason got constipated, I took MoM at 8pm. And at 2 am like clock work I was gettting crazy an cramps and could hear the bowel in motion. And bam had to go.  But then at 3 am and 4 am again.  Then at 7 am.  Either I'm that backed up or it's working too good"


"Have used it for about 4 years and it has always given the results that were expected."


"Like everyone else,  I have headaches that come and go, cramping, bloating, night sweats, disoriented and I feel a slight case of heartburn when I first swallow. The worst part, so far, is the dry mouth. The sides of my mouth feel like cardboard and all that I want to do is drink water but it’s making me urinate a lot more.
There is one side effect that I’ve had that I haven’t seen anyone else mention yet.  I have been on my period since I’ve started the pills, and this has been the strangest period that I’ve ever had. This period is heavier and is a brighter red than normal. Two hours after my initial first pill, I started gushing blood. I can’t wait until I’m done with this."


"At age 42 I had partial hysterectomy (uterus only) to remove large fibroids. (daughter was born when I was 32). Dr found stage IV endometriosis.  He left my ovaries and said he never wanted to do surgery again - endo everywhere.  He suggested Lupron to arrest the Endo.  It took me a year to start Lupron.  I had to contact a foundation to qualify to receive the medication for free.  I did two 3 month shots.  I remember some hot flashes, nausea & a few mood swings but it passed fairly quickly.  Now, I am 46 and in full menopause.  I have osteopenia with some degenerative disc issues.  Chronic back pain hurts most when laying on stomach in bed. But  I do not use pain meds or H.R.T.  I hope the brain fog & other symptoms continue to improve."


"Severe diarrhea and fatigue"


"This is Betty Lue 2017Just to follow up on my post a couple days ago I got admitted to the hospital yesterday April 3, 2017 for a critical low blood level . Had to get transfuse 2 units now the doctor wants to give me more because it is still critically low.  Level went down to 6 .Still bleeding from depo.  This drug need to be off the market. All other birth control if you stop using it it will start to ware off but depo can linger in your body for weeks and months. This is very sad. I saw my GYN  on April 20th and he decided to do a D&C  . It was best decision ever after procedure  I bleed out what was left the  3 hours later it changed to spotting then light red spotting now today is April 8th no spotting . So get D&C if ur still bleedin"


"My acne was cleared. Extreme depression began."


"Just started Byetta this week.  No nausea!  I am tired but only in the evening.  I usually sleep 7 hours a night, and during this first week am sleeping 9 hours a night.  I am eating FAR less and feeling completely satisfied.  I am HOPEFUL..."


"Used at bedtime as Last pain Med of the day to relax a very sore and stiff back with pain also shooting down leg(s)..on really bad days it could be used during the day if I'm a 10/10 pain.  Helps me sleep also."


"My husband was diagnosed with episodic Cluster headaches, after a month of being on prednisone, he was put on verapamil.  I am so thankful for this medicine. It has given him his life back."


"Horrible headache buzzing in ears terrible rat poison back to sybacourt"


"Made me EXTREMELY sleepy/Drowsy and didn't really feel a difference in my anxiety. Still searching."


"After 5 days of terrible dry hacking cough causing chest muscles to be sore and being unable to function, I went to the Dr. and he prescribed the Z Pak. On day 2 and I see results. It is loosening up all the congestion. I am finally a little better. I have a ways to go but I do see good results.  When I talked to the pharmacist, he suggested eating something light before taking even though you can take on an empty stomach.  He said some get upset stomach after taking so I took his advice and having no problems.  I tried Mucinex before seeing the Dr. but got no results this time. Glad I went in for a checkup."


"My husband, never smoker, diagnosed May, 2014, with Stage IV cancer in both lungs, was found to have a mutation and started Tarceva immediately.  Still going strong after 3 years!  Able to do all activities he did before.  We feel extremely fortunate."


"I have had the Mirena for 2 years now, and its one of the best birth control methods. I get more acne than I used to but its worth knowing that I'm unlikely to become pregnant. Over the time I've had it there has only been one bad experience over all. It was from the Mirena moving, and it hurt. Overall I would recommend the Mirena but not to anyone who is a teenager."


"I took it at 9pm.  It's 6 am now and I'm very disoriented. My stomach is upset. I did sleep through the night but because of how I'm feeling now, I'm done with it."


"I've been taking Seasonique for a little over a month now. Within in the first month, I experienced some pain in my uterus (which only lasted a couple days, no big deal), flared up acne, moodiness, increased appetite, decreased sex drive, and dryness. I was so frustrated with all of this, I'd already made up my mind that I was going back to Ortho Tri Cyclen, but since I started the second month of pills, all these side effects seem to be decreasing. Now I'm not sure whether I want to keep taking Seasonique, or if I want to just switch back. If you're happy with your current birth control method, DO NOT switch just because you want fewer periods."


"I reluctantly started this medication a year ago after trying to deal with depression on my own.  After I began taking it I had some mild side effects (Intense dreams, Tiredness) but they subsided after about a month.  The good effects started at that point, I now feel stable, content and don't let things and people get to me like before.  It gives me the ability to make bad thoughts simply evaporate from my thought process.  I recommend this medicine to anyone who feels the destructive effects of depression like I did, but give it time to work, stick with it and it will change your life.  "


"My son, 11, had been on Concerta for two years. We took him off of this med because he was getting very aggressive, with me and his siblings, and also kept saying he was going to kill himself."


"I started a course of Lexapro around eight months ago. I suffer from major depression so I started out using 5mg, then up to 10mg and then 20mg. At first I felt a slight feeling of nausea that only lasted a few minutes. The other side effects I experienced were slight mania and decreased appetite. It helped me remain calm during pressure at work. I am now weening off escitalopram and am experiencing involuntary muscle contractions whilst entering sleep beyond R.E.M. I also find myself chomping my jaw sometimes and am having cold and flu symptoms along with an unusual head rush that left me a little bit disorientated. I am on my final days of escitalopram now, and I'm sure side effects will diminish soon."


"I was taking Lotronex for years for IBS and had a colonoscopy a couple years ago and that dr gave me cholestyramine 2 times daily mixed in oj. It has worked wonders."


"I had Nexplanon implanted 12/14/15, it's now 3/30/16, so 3.5 months. My appt to get it out is in 2 days. I hate it. At first I bled nonstop for 7 WKS- literally half the time I've had it. Then when the bleeding finally went away (after a separate prescription of hormones) I started gaining weight. I've gained 10-15 lbs (I stopped weighing myself- it was too depressing). I haven't changed my eating habits and even started working out regularly, which I've never had to do, and still my weight climbed. In addition, my skin has been horrible. I haven't had acne since high school, but now I break out all over my face/chest/back. My mood is awful and I have zero sex drive- it's BC because it makes you never want to have sex. Terrible experience!"


"Was put on this medication for mood stabilization as well as for sleep.  At the lowest dose it made me excessively drowsy the next day.  As for the mood stabilization all it did there was make me have violent outbursts while on the medication."


"It seems to be helping a lot. First 2 weeks there was a mild peeling of skin (similar to mild sunburn) but now it is fine.  I haven't tried many prescriptions, (mostly cosmetic-over-counter types), but if you are curious try this. It's pricey though."


"At first it knocked me out and I felt achy and in a haze, but after a week I started feeling better. I ate the same but started gaining weight. I had to eat Whole30/Paleo to lose the Remeron weight and keep it off. It somehow reduced general anxiety but increased my social anxiety and I started blushing really easily all the time. I felt like my overall mood greatly improved on Remeron, but after a few months I started feeling depressed again, though no suicidal thoughts. I went up to 45mg, but it wasn't any better than 15mg. If it didn't increase social anxiety then I might've stayed on it since it did help some to smooth out my moods."


"I've gotten Kyleena two days ago and so far I couldn't be happier. Inserting was painful but only for a very short moment - I've expected it far worse from reading some reviews! My doctor gave me painkillers about an hour before and I took another one after the procedure, as I was prepared for heavy cramps. I've had some cramps the afternoon right after inserting, but not more than during my period. They stopped in the evening and so far I am feeling perfectly fine, I hope this lasts and I will definitely update!
Before I've had the nuva ring for about 5 years, with that I lost my sex drive and its pretty pricey, thats why I am switching."


"ok so I'm 17 and have taken this for only 2 days and already CRAZY emotional. also gotten some pretty severe headaches. I'll update further on about acne/weight gain/period lightening... but so far not sure if I'm liking it"


"I have been taking Multaq since July, 2010 and found that my heartbeat has never been so regular.  I had A-Fibrillation and was cardioverted once and since then I have been very normal thanks to Multaq.  The only side effect I have noticed is occasional light-colored, soft stools.
"


"I am 63 years old, and inherited high blood pressure from my mother.  I have been taking Avapro for about 15 years.  Initially it was 150mg but recently as 2 years I have been on 300 mg.  Initially after the increased dose I had such back muscle/bone pain, it felt as if an elephant had sat on me.  My doctor changed my medication to a beta block but that did nothing to bring my blood pressure down.  What annoys me after reading everyone's feedback, is I have been struggling with exhaustion for years, muscle pain, lightheadedness when standing, fainting even landed up fainting at work, with the ambulance being called.  Not the doctor, nor the hospital mentioned side effects of this medication."


"I started taking Neurontin 4 days ago for my migraine headaches, and I can already tell it is starting to help me in so many ways. I was having up to 3 headaches a day, and felt I was slowly falling down a hole I didn't have the strength to pull myself out of. I feel like I'm getting my life back. Thank you."


"I develop severe legs cramps at night for some reason and found that Qualaquin works for me.  Also, I have COPD- bronchial asthma and suffer with tightening of the chest muscles, not sure why.  When I take Qualaquin, I have noticed the chest muscle relaxes, and I can breathe without the constant coughing. It gives me some time to physically recuperate for a couple of hours. Life saver!"


"I was on this med for 2 months and it did a very good job lowering my blood pressure from an average of 156/102 down to 115/65 however the side effect of being lightheaded was annoying. I started on 20mg and reduced to 10mg. Changed my diet to vegan, no oil and was off this in 2 months. Also run/walk a few miles everyday. I'm 48 years old and don't want to take blood pressure medicines. I'm staying on a strict diet and exercise."


"THIS DRUG IS A TOXIC POISON and should be BANNED!!!!
I took only one shot on June 17, 2015 due to complaining about painful periods due to a fibroid. Worst mistake of my life... For the first month and a half i didn't have a period which was great!  Then on August 1st it started, badly. I woke up with blood clots the size of golf balls falling out of me, and my entire uterine lining, all at once, like my intestines were falling out.  I haven't stopped bleeding and have even been put on a BC pill, acupuncture, nothing works. I was fainting, went to the ER for blood transfusions. Still hasn't stopped. I pray to god every day to help. HELP!!!!!! I've been hemorrhaging for 2 months now."


"I had my copper iud for a year before getting it removed due to constant bacterial vaginosis. I was going to the doctor every few months for an odor that never seemed to go away. I took metrodinazole that only helped me temporarily and then the BV would come back. I hated smelling myself because it was embarrassing and I got tired of going to the doctor. i never got pregnant and I thank the iud for that. but the odor and the pelvic pain that came with it made me take it out. my cramps were so bad with the iud, i would almost start crying. I also got eczema after getting the iud, which i never had prior to that. now I've had the iud out for two months and my BV has completely gone away, i still have eczema, and i get NO cramps with my period"


"i have been on and off antidepressants for 18 years. Only after finding out about niacin 3 years ago has there been any significant improvements in my mental health.

I am also a alcoholic, witch makes me super hard to treat. " when I take niacin at a high dose, for me is 3.5 4.5g per day it takes only 3-5 days to forget I was ever depressed to start with, and the want for alchohol subsidies "for me anyway"

I have discussed this with my doctor  he said it could help with my cholesterol.

And advised me to take less, when I do in a matter of days I crash :(

For me it is a must In my daily routine.

I wish more was shared by GP's

On this wonderful thing.

Rather than pushing pills.

I purchase 2.5kg at a time now"


"I am 65 yrs old; and been dealing with learning disability all my life. However, only recently a clinical psychologist, who I went to for some testing, recommended Ritalin, Adderall which caused unpleasant side effects then Strattera 40 mg. Strattera has been the drug that works for me. I am definitely more focused and can stay focused on reading a book or newspaper article to completion without anxiety and frustration of having to read the same paragraph over and over again. I have always been treated with Paxil for anxiety attacks over the years but this drug seems to work better in that I am happy to feel more focused, interested and involved with everything I do and being with my kids seems to be more enjoyable for me. I EMBRACE these feelings."


"I would give cymbalta a 10/10 however I have not been on it long enough to give it a perfect score. I have tried Prozac as well as wellbutrin to help cope with my crippling depression but they just didn't do the job. Before cymbalta I was easily aggitated, hating the world around me, and contemplating suicide. Now it is like a weight has been lifted off of my shoulders. I'm not irritated by small things anymore. I have more motivation. The only downside is have had is some insomnia but it should pass. Don't be scared by all the negative reviews. I was until I took it for myself. Everyone is different however you will have to try it for yourself to know. I take 30 milligrams once a day in the morning."


"I've taken tramadol for 6 years for severe migraines,  I've used hydrocodone too but I choose tramadol over hydrocodone as it works better than anything else I've tried, it also helps with my depression and restless leg syndrome, and knee pain that's 4 symptoms of relief in tramadol for me, 100 mg twice a day the only complaint I have is that tramadol is very addictive, If I stop using them I have really bad withdrawals,  hot/cold sweats, trembling,  shaking, loss of sleep, no energy,  nausea, and extremely painful HEADACHES, when my Dr. first told me to take them he said they are not addictive, which is not true, maybe for short small doses but for long term use, they are highly addictive, Use caution when using for a long period of time."


"I have been on it 1 mth. I have gain 14 pounds. My hair is starting to change for the better. The weight is so unhealthy. Any ideas?Please help."


"This medicine is terrific. I have interstitial cystitis and frequent urinary tract infections and both of these conditions were IMMEDIATELY helped when taking Uribel.  I can hardly believe how well this medicine works because I've tried so many other remedies and none of them helped at all.  I would always need to get yet another antibiotic which I was quickly becoming immune to and none of them worked any more as well.  Uribel stops EVERYTHING...the burning, the urgency, the pain and the frequency.  It's an amazing medication!"


"A side effect noted. Amount of ejaculate reduced to very near none."


"I've been experiencing migraines for over 30 years.  I started injecting DHE 9 days ago and haven't had a single migraine.  This hasn't happened since I started getting migraines and I've been on many medications including Botox.  I don't expect to never get another migraine but I'm enjoying this time while it lasts.  I do believe that the DHE will control my migraines and keep them to a minimum which has never been done before.  I normally average 25 migraines a month.  If DHE can reduce my migraines to once a week, I'll be thrilled."


"I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at age 39 (male) with an A1C of 6.8. After my glucose readings started to elevate, my physician put me on 2000mg of Metformin which didn't even touch my glucose levels. My A1C was now up to 11.9. My physician started me on Xigduo XR and I noticed a drop after the first pill. Within a few days my glucose was in the pre-diabetic range. Now my A1C is down into the low 6's and I haven't even started exercising yet. I still don't eat sugar and I try to watch my carbs, but if I splurge and eat a bunch, the highest my glucose will reach is about 200 post prandial and then it comes right back down. So far I haven't had any side effects. Hope this drug works for the long run."


"First week on Cymbalta and I can report that it is certainly effective. I have severe recurrent depression with some psychotic symptoms, and have been on Lexapro, Prozac, tried natural supplements etc.... Nothing worked too well. I'm also currently taking Wellbutrin and that helps with energy. Still early on, but I can already tell a decrease in suicidal thoughts, delusional rumination and such. Of course it's not without side effects. Dry mouth, nausea, constipation, emotional liability (random laughing and such), dizziness, orthostatic hypotension (lightheadedness upon standing). "


"Still weigh 230 after 1 month. Wk.1 lost 3 lbs but gained them back by week two. Water loss.  All this pill did was control sweet cravings but suffered because was always extremely hungry. Don't waste money. You need to be on strict diet and extreme exercise plain walking will not do it. If you diet and exercise you should not need contrave. Try getting the free week trial to try as it is expensive $90 for month supply. Used my Xmas gift money and birthday money and now I am sad cause did not work for me and am short of money. When I read review there were not many with negative result. Now I think they may not publish all reviews. Get another less expensive pill. I am unable to walk much"


"I am trek leader. I am 100% confident to use Dimox to prevent the Altitude illness. This drugs makes my job easier. Thank you."


"Im 28 no kids never pregant. I've expelled paragard twice so tried skyla because it is smaller, more flexible and had less hormones than mirana or ocella. I had skyla insterted 3 weeks ago and have yet to stop bleeding - which is getting very frustrating. It's not a full scale period but heavy spotting enough to fill a few panty liners a day or a thin pad. From everything I've seen online and on the skyla website prolonged bleeding is common in 59% of women for the first 90 days. Hopefully this stops soon because I would really love for an IUD to work for me."


"I've had Implanon since December 2011. I am getting it replaced in a few days. The first 2 years I didn't have problems with it. My periods weren't crazy. I think I had it about every 3 months for 3-4 days normal bleeding. However for the past few months I have had it every 2 weeks like clockwork with heavy bleeding. My doctor told me it is just because when it runs out it runs out and my hormones are just out of wack. I have gained weight (10 lbs in 3 years) but I'm not blaming that completely on birth control. I'm in dental school and quite stressed. For those who say they have gained 20-30 lbs on this, there is no way hormones ALONE cause that much weight gain, other factors are in play there."


"I have been on Sprintec for a year and a half. I have been on one other birth control previous to this. But with Sprintec I can always count on my period being the same time every month down to the day, it is also a very mild period and my cramps are about the same as they were. I also have a clear complexion. My complaints with this birth control would have to be the constant headaches and my sex drive has decreased quite a bit. I have also been sleep deprived at night and excessively sleeping during the day. My boyfriend also says that he has seen a difference in my mood since I have started this particular birth control"


"I began Otezla two weeks ago.  I have extremely bad plaque psoriasis on the palms of both my hands, including terrible itching.  The condition started a few years ago, at age 55.  So far the Otezla is going well as far as not having the negative side affects.  I have no diarrhea, only a couple of minimal headaches and no nausea.  I am hopeful the Otezla will work out well.  With my insurance, I pay zero out-of-pocket."


"This drug works but you need to be aware of the side affects. Though expensive (I'm in Australia, I don't know US prices), it's worth it as long as you eat and excercise properly.

 As it stops approx 30% of the fat you digest from being broken down, you can lose fat soluble vitamins. My pharmacist suggested using a multi vitamin an hour before my first meal or 2 hours after breakfest so xenical wouldn't stop the vitamins, though talk to someone before listening to this advice.

If you eat anything is a high fat content you will probably poop your brains out. While visiting my dad, he made meat pies and I had burning diarrhea all night and the following morning. So don't do that, or if you choose to eat it, just skip the pill for that meal."


"I have been using Avonex for 7 1/2 years.  I can't help but believe that it is why I'm still up and walking.  The injection is only once a week (huge benefit) and the side effects are manageable with Arthritis Strength Tylenol."


"Absolutely works. I started this med on July 6, and as of today, July 24, I have lost 6.5 pounds, and I'm only taking 10 mg once a day. I am very pleased with Belviq."


"I am a 61 yr old female who has had High Blood pressure problems for years. It is a family thing...recently my doctor put me on Bystolic after dealing with a BP of 189/108 and heart rate of 100-110 for two months.  Within a day or so, my BP was down to 110/69 and heart rate at 68.  I feel so much better since being switched from an ace inhibitor to a beta blocker that I can't believe it.  This medicine also helps with the fact that I have a static blood pressure due to my deep vein insufficiency.  I have had no side effects and feel so much better!  Thanks for making this medicine!"


"I've been on medicine 150 for less than a week.  I feel a little high, anxious, nervousness.  But that is a relief compared to the last year sleeping upwards of 20 hours a day with no will to live.  I took 300 mg. 10 years ago and lost 35 lbs within months.  Already 4 days in I'm down 3 lbs quit smoking and keep trying to nap because of habit but can't sleep my life away.  Thank god.  I feel a little manic at times but remember this from before it will wear off.  I already got up last 2 days and exercised haven't done that in 3 years.  I'll report feeling in few months once I'm up to 300mg and stable. 1st day in 3 years where I'm not feeling dread."


"I'm just about to start my 3rd month on lolo and so far it's been great!
The first 2 weeks was pretty rough as I experienced severe nausea every time I took the pill. To be fair this was also the first time I've taken a hormonal contraceptive in about 5 years. I experience about 3-4 days of very light spotting the week before my period is due and my periods are pretty much non-existent. Spotting for about 2 days. I started taking this birth control to relieve debilitating menstrual cramps, and since starting on this pill I haven't had ANY pain AT ALL. It has been life changing. My sex drive and skin have both improved, my breasts have grown about a cup size, and my weight hasn't changed."


"On it for almost 2 years.  8 mg's /day all taken in the morning.  Sets me up for the day with no anxiety."


"I personally had a terrible experience with Dexilant. I have acid reflux and an eroded esophagus, and my GI recommended that I take Dexilant to help lessen my conditions because no other PPIs were working thus far. Dexilant seemed to help my acid reflux, but after a few weeks of being on it, I found myself becoming extremely anxious and depressed. I was crying all the time and having multiple panic attacks every week and sometimes multiple every day. This is the lowest I have ever been, and for months I thought I was going crazy. The moment I realized Dexilant was causing my emotional problems, I got off of it. However, the side effects took several months to dissipate. I would not recommend Dexilant to anyone."


"6'3" and 314 lbs when I started Contrave nearly 3 weeks ago.  I'm still ramping up the dosage.  Right now I'm at 304.  No side effects so far for me.  Appetite is way down and cravings nearly gone.  Have to watch my blood sugar closely from getting too low.    Ramping down on diabetes meds.  Blood pressure is lower than it has been in years.  Portion control is much easier than I ever remember."


"Very helpful - cannot miss a dose however. Need to find out how high dosage can go - now on 200 mg twice a day."


"I had a bad cold a year or so ago, and my throat was killing me from coughing. My doctor prescribed this stuff and it made everything manageable. I was still sick, don't get me wrong, but I didn't really feel sick. At first I was worried because it made me feel different and weird, but I realized that it was just relaxing me so I could get some rest. It worked great."


"I have had migraine headaches since I was  3 years old. I have been through 3 different migraine studies with different drugs and biofeedback. I have tried all the alternative treatments. Imitrex and others caused horrible side effects for me and didn't even touch my migraine pain. I went to a new clinic and the nurse practitioner gave me a sample pack of Frova to try. I had tried so many things by this point (30 years worth) that I had given up. I thought I would humor the pain clinic by trying it just to show them that it wasn't going to help me. 2 days later when I felt a migraine coming on I tried Frova. Within a 1/2 hr it was gone, completely gone not just reduced. It has worked every time since."


"Zoloft at first helped with immediate lifting of my moderately to severely depressed state, while unergiong treatment with the medication I have been in so many words transformed (as far as OCD) symptomoligies go. I stopped my continuous ritualistic, obsessive habits such as checking, obsessive cleaning, etc. and began instead to be noticed by everyone as having a relatively light and airy disposition as opposed to my former, neurotic and morose self. The dose had to be increased to work optimally, in fact several times. I had no noticeable sexual side effects, as other SSRI's I had used. The change I experienced as far as mood, behaviors, etc. were first in fact noticed by others, than by myself."


"I woke up, for several months, with bizarre facial pressure; my sinus membranes "in" my eyes, my maxillaries, etc... felt inflamed and throbbed, subsiding only with the next night's sleep.... I don't think that I had bonafide, bacterial-based sinusitis, since flare ups tended to abate within twenty four hours and seemed to follow strenuous physical exertion (e.g., running) and menstrual cycally driven hormonal fluctuations. I found minimal relief, for these episodes, through saline rinses (which seem to work well for standard congestion) and had already been prescribed other nasal sprays, including fluticasone. 90% reduction in monthly symptom days. 2 bad days per month, max. I've never written a product review."


"This drug should be taken at the 20mg strength.  The trials were done at 20-60 mg, but the FDA forced Merck to make 10 mgs (that do not work but DO cause side effects).  There's a long article in the new yorker about all of this. My main problem with this drug is that it's hit or miss.  It shuts my mind off very well, but sometimes I wake up only 3 hours later. Even if it's 8 hours, I can be VERY tired the next day. But, sometimes I am great the next day!  The inconsistency didn't improve after 10 days. I am also on klonopin, cymbalta, and neurontin, but I cannot stop those. The trials were biased because they only allowed "pure" insomniacs not on any other drugs or with any other conditions...how many people are like that?"


"This medicine made me sleep so well and like others found it hard to get out of bed. When I did get up I was in a surreal state of mind very zombie like, pupils so full, looked like I was high. That was on 1/2 so I tried 1/4. The effects did lessen but I still felt weird."


"I have had 3 days of this medicine now and think I may have a slight improvement....very slight.

The foul taste in the mouth is awful and my back aches if I do any easy household chores. My chest is still bad with a hacking productive cough. I feel exhausted unless I just sit still.

this is the second type of antibiotics as the first did not help.

I find it hard to fall asleep but wouldn't say I have insomnia thankfully and only mild tummy ache briefly so I seem to be fortunate that way.

I am going to stay on them and cope with them somehow as I still hope they are doing the job behind the scenes where the infection is. Nevertheless a culture has come back clear so I don't know if that means its viral anyway and the tablets are pointless."


"Amazing, after 1 use problem had resolved completely."


"I read several reviews about this drug and was scared to take it! I experienced severe depression in my teens (who didn't) and have been known to pack on the pounds when I had tried to quit smoking before. After exhausting all other avenues, I gave in and asked the doctor for a Chantix prescription which he backed with my normal phentermine script so I wouldn't gain much weight. So I just finished week 3, I haven't even touched a smoke in a week... which I lost the desire for by day 5. However, stupidly I kept smoking because of social reasons until week 2. Nausea is the worst of the side effects, but I would still be smoking if it wasn't for that nausea. Lost 6 pounds and feel awesome. Try this it's amazing!"


"I've jumped around to many birth control pills through the years - some landed me in the hospital with severe blinding abdominal pain, some made me suicidal, and some made me nauseous. This is the first one that did not do that so I was thrilled. It also bettered my severe cystic hormonal acne to only about a blemish or two a month. However, it absolutely killed every ounce of my sex drive which used to be high and healthy. That's been very frustrating. Otherwise, okay pill."


"I just started taking Zohydro ER 15mg 2 X's per/day. I've gotta say, so far it seems to be working pretty well. I have had two very significant car wrecks since 2004.The second wreck was in 2012 and was pretty much a career ender. I have been taking Norco, various doses (usually 7.5/325 and 10/325) "off & on," for approximately 12 years. I know, a long time, Right?! That said, I believe, speaking only for myself, that I am pretty aware of the effects, and feelings, of hydrocodone. That once warm, euphoric, feeling is long gone; but now the euphoria comes from an greatly improved quality of life, rather than the drug itself.... I probably need to increase to 40mg doses. But Zohydro is "Spot On." Terrific for long acting relief."


"Aside from your guts rumbling around like a dishwasher for a few days it's not too bad. I look and feel like a water balloon for a few days afterwards.

I take this when constipation has progressed beyond normal and I'm in the "rolling around and crying" stage. Otherwise, I take Magnesium Citrate while the intestinal pressure is still low."


"I've had several YI before of varying levels and used Brand name and generic of Monistat. I've used 1 day, 3 day, and 7 day. NEVER have I had pain, burning, itching like this upon application.

I wonder if there is so problem with this batch and it should be recalled? Hopefully someone will look into this further. Some discomfort is normal, but this is way beyond what I've ever experienced and feels abnormal."


"This stuff helps. In one month I saw an improvement. Makes my outlook positive and removed the palpitations and fear I had."


"Went to bed on a Sat night really late and felt great other than some stuffiness and sinus pain. Woke up late Sun morn and felt like I hit a brick wall head on. All the classic symptoms. Went to Doc on Monday morning. Surprise, tested positive for flu and also had a sinus infection. Took my Tamiflu and Thurs night I was a new person."


"I got the match stick implant inserted 10/13/14 and now it's 8/14/16 , and as far as pregnancy It's amazing with keeping under control , you can you use protection or not and never worry about pregnancy ( but I suggest using protection) but I have never had bad anxiety before but recently it's been crippling and I have no idea why and in heading it's because of this birth control. I have long irregular periods , irregular color from my normal period before. I notice more discharge and more mood swings and it's crazy. I feel crazy sometimes. I lost 25 pounds within a year tho, I weighed 125-130 last October and now I weigh 104, from stress. You have to have a strong mind to be able to deal with birth controls head games!"


"I have been on roxycodone for 7 years now . I was in a bad car wreck..   I was on 8 day  when first started on them after wreck. Now I'm on 3 a day. I normally get the blue 30mg tablet with k-8  on it. Today I got a white tablet with rp and 30 imprinted on it. Large white round tablet. I went back into pharmacy thought I had been giving wrong med. No just new u suppose  Seem to be working actually better for my pain  than the others..."


"I've had headaches since early childood and I swear I tried everything; OTC medicines, chiropractic, acupuncture, yoga, different diets, physical therapy, ultrasound. Finally after seeing a million doctors, including two neurologists and a pain specialist, I moved to a new state and started seeing a Physician's Assistant, who prescribed me Fioricet. What a diffrence in my life. My headaches go away within an hour or so now, instead of just "waiting it out" for 3 to 6 days. I would tell anyone with TMJ and/or tension headaches to try this. It works best if you take it as soon as you feel a headache coming on. I too tried to use it as a last resort, but I have learned that it's not worth the suffering."


"Prednisone has been a miracle for me. I have stage 4 Polycystic Kidney Disease, and my uric acid levels are really high. I suffer from chronic, crippling gout in my feet, ankles, and knees. It never goes away. I've started Uloric but the gout hasn't subsided. It was to the point that my job was in jeopardy. The only thing I could take for the pain was Tylenol. My Nephrologist prescribed Prednisone, and after 1 day all gout pain had subsided. Blessed relief! After a week, the edema in my feet had disappeared. My side effects include acne, increased appetite, constipation and some insomnia, but I'll take all of it if it means no more gout pain."


"So amazing. I have currently had the IUD Mirena for 3 years & recently realized how much I miss Microgestin Fe 1/20 & want it back in my life.
( recently I had a new guy complaining he can feel it)
 The Microgestin Pills had me with the finest body (lost weight); no acne, light/no periods, & no pregnancy. I would take it every day, on time (@ 3pm), until a nurse (funded by my [different] school health insurance) encouraged me to get the IUD because  you don't have to remember something every day,  it "prevents pregnancy better". That is why I switched. Yes, this pill me feel bad at first, but the nauseousness goes away. I want it back."


"Travelled to the US to visit my significant other, but hadn't gone to the bathroom for a whole WEEK. My s/o's mother explained that travelling can cause constipation, but I was desperate for a BM nearing 8 days and no BM, and was looking up all sorts of routes to try and take. I bought suppositories, other laxatives to try, but Milk of Magnisa worked in exactly 12 hours, 60ml. Took it before bed, woke up exactly 12 hours later and I'm still glued to the toilet seat --- I'd pick the runs over being constipated any day."


"My youngest son gets carsick after being in the car for 30 minutes. I discovered these tablets and give him a half of a pill an hour before we leave as directed, and he's golden. He does not experience drowsiness and acts like his normal self. Trips have become manageable now and I don't cringe with the puke bucket."


"I've been on this for about 6 months and have had a very positive experience, except when I started taking it my bleeding continued for about a month. I had some mild cramping, which I didn't even have to take Advil for. I got on this pill for endometriosis, usually I have debilitating cramps and severe proctalgia fugax during my period and not have experienced any of that. My only symptoms are breast tenderness for about the first month and I've gained a couple of pounds at the most. No acne. Highly recommend!"


"I have been switched to Dysport a month ago from Botox, which had become increasingly less effective for my Cervical Dystonia. I feel remarkably better with a less of the turning sensation to the left, more flexibility and increased comfort. It started taking effect on Day 2 vs. a week with Botox. So glad my neurologist switched to the toxin."


"I have been on Qvar for 12 days now and my breathing has improved very much.
I still need to use my rescue inhaler once during the night but I feel like this will not be on going. Yesterday I had to go outside for a bit and it was quite cold, as soon as I finished what I had to do, without thinking, I turned and ran back inside. After I was back inside it dawned on me that just a week ago running was out of the question as was was walking very far. My 25 yard dash did not cause me any breathing problems. So far I have not experianced any side effects either for which I am very grateful. I just wish it wasn't so expensive. "


"I have large fibroids and had such heavy bleeding that I had to have a blood transfusion. I have been taking Megestrol for 7 months and it has reduced my period to just spotting for a few days. A God send, since my iron and blood levels have gone up to normal. I cut the dose in half to 200 mg/day and it still works. Unfortunately, I have experienced weight gain, depression, fleeting pains in my body, worsened vision, joint stiffness, and more susceptibility to Candida. On the higher dose (400mg/day), I had some spontaneous bruising and ankle swelling. I am having a hysterectomy soon and will stop using this but thankfully the benefits outweighed the risks for me--at least short term."


"I have no complaints about Sprintec. I have been on it for four months now with no problems. I was late for it a few nights, resulting in an early period, but it was not a big deal. My periods have been lighter. I have actually lost weight, but my bra size has increased from a B to a C! No complaints there!"


"I was on this pill for 3 weeks to bring my hirtutism under control. Whilst on this pill I constantly bled, had acne (I never get acne), and my migraines were the worst I’ve ever had them and I’m a chronic migraine sufferer - it came back all day every day for 5 days. I ended up just getting off them!"


"Combining the Zetia with low dose Atorvastatin has produced good results with my cholesterol numbers.  My Cardiologist added it to my regimen about 4 years ago and it has not added any side effects other than in the wallet.
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"Do not take it! I was recently misdiagnosed with PMDD Bc I was having severe mood swings, headaches, anxiety, depression etc. Bc of those effects my OB put me on SSRI's on top of this birth control diagnosing me with PMDD. Only to find out months later that those and the Lutera were literally making me crazy. I was taken to the ER when I had a severe panic attack the other day and followed up with my primary Doctor.  She took me off the anti depressants and also took me off Lutera explaining Lutera was the cause to it all. That I more than likely do not have PMDD and that I should have been given a different birth control by my OB long ago instead of misdiagnosis."


"There's enough evidence incl to indicate that Guaifenesin does not work at all as Dr. St. Amand proposes. I take it anyways for my fibromyalgia related phlegm. It might have a minor or major relaxant effect in higher doses, which explains the benefits that patients report (including some that suggest it worked instantly) but that's as far as it goes. I took it for many years in a desperate attempt to make it work as suggested and rid myself of every single salicylate with obsession. There was no experiencing of cycling or getting better. I lost a lot of money buying Mucinex long lasting and combining with short-acting, and upped the dose to 3600mg/daily at some point to no avail. I'm giving it a 1 because it is not a fibromyalgia treatment."


"The only thing that works for my thrombosed hemorroids. Will suffer for days and then use this and roids are gone super fast and not nearly as painful. Sitz bath and this cream takes care of the problem just over a couple of days."


"It has been 2 years since I've suffered with Chronic Hives.  Like many on this board, nothing has worked.  After a severe outbreak of hives, and a visit to my Doctor, he put me on Xyzal. I can say I'm about 95% hive free.  I still have some hives but they're not as many or as large.  It is very early with this treatment to say that it will continue this way.  But, for the first time, I am hopeful.  I will return to this forum to give updates."


"Being treated for vestibular migraines.  I was very worried about taking this (side affects) so I waited a week before deciding to try it.  Only took 10mg at night.  I could not get to sleep and in the morning I experienced sadness, anxiety, increased heart rate, irritability, dizziness, brain fog. One time was enough I have a family and can't ride these symptoms out ( if they ever actually would decrease). The negative effects out weighed any benefits."


"I've been on Viibryd for a month just finished my starter pack with dosages ranging from 10mg-40mg. This is the best medicine out there for me. I'm on top of things, being diagnosed with anxiety, Major Depression and ADD. I take numerous medications. This has been a life savor only side effects I've experienced is gas and diarrhea in the morning, I take mine at night to help with sleep since it makes me so groggy and fuzzy minded. I've been on 20   different medications and Viibryd has surpassed them all. I would recommend this to anyone with a major depression or obsessive compulsive disorder."


"I have had this implant for 8 months now. I have had one normal period, my 2nd month. Since then I spotted for months on end plus a period that starts very very heavy (heavier than before I ever took any birth control). I have one week a month with no period, at best. It obviously sucks bleeding all the time. I might get it taken out. My doctor originally said it would take about 6 months to regulate in most people, some women don't have periods at all, etc. I guess I am not those women! I never got my period on my old pill, might be time to switch back to a crappy daily method. :("


"Omg I love accutane. Best think that ever happened to me. I have 2 months left of this medication and I don't want it to end. Right now my face looks so perfect and flawless occasionally a zit or two nothing major at all! I'm so sad that I won't be on it and that my acne will come back! I didn't have awful acne before 1-10 it was like a 4 or 5 (10 being the worst) but I suffered from AWFUL black heads. No any more my nose looks perfect. I did get huge cystic acne as soon as I started the medication and I had almost every side effect from 20 nose bleeds a day to chap lips to my hair literally coming out in HUGE chunks and extreme joint pain. But it was so so so worth it"


"I am 19 and was on this medicine for just under a year. The only thing I like about it was I didn't get my period, but when I first started the shot I had my period for about 5 weeks, it was terrible. Also the weight gain was awful. I weighed 110 before I was on it and gained 30 pounds. So to say I recently changed back onto the pill."


"I have taken Neurontin for 4 years to treat neuralgia but it's not working."


"I had high LDL. This has increased the level of triglycerides since I have started taking it, doctor informs me that in a small amount if cases, triglyceride levels are increased. "


"Love it, no hot flashes or mood changes and feel like having sex again. Breasts have enlarged but are not painful. Taking 1 mg tablets, hope I never have to give up my wonder pill. Have been taking it for years and I am 70 years old."


"23 years of heartburn/acid refulx.  Dealt with it during the day, but took Zantac 350 nights a year before bed.  Slept on elevated bed or 8 pillows too.

Finally went to an gastro doc and he gave me samples of Dexilant.  I only take one every other day, even though prescribed for daily use.  Haven't had one episode of heartburn in 8 weeks now, and I sleep flat.  No side effects for me either, except a little weight gain because I can eat late at night!"


"So glad I looked up these reviews! I had the same experience as others with the anxiety, wanting to crawl out of my skin feeling. I had the Benadryl as well, but it didn't help. The doctors and nurses were acting like I was crazy and like they had never heard of this reaction. I'm glad to know I'm not alone and that I wasn't imagining these symptoms.  I literally could not lie in the bed - I was pacing around the hospital room,  and actually had to jump up and down because I was so restless. Absolutely awful feeling - I'd almost rather have the migraine (almost, but not quite). They finally had to give me Ativan to help. The Reglan did get rid of my migraine though, that's why 2 stars. "


"I am 34/Female with marked panic attacks. I have health /doctor office anxiety. I have to say Vistaril has done wonders for me. It seemed to take a few weeks before I could really feel it's effects though. I have to keep a small amount in my system before it helps with a panic attack. I can take 1-2 25 mg pills 3 X a day as needed for anxiety. I usually take 1/2 of a 25 mg pill twice a day. When I feel an attack starting, I take another 1 to 1 1/2 pills. It stops the attack quickly. I feel like I've got my life back some, & it feels like a safety blanket. It does dry my mouth out though & I only recommend it for marked anxiety. I do not have any depression."


"I have had migraines since I was a child. And not until I became an adult did I discover Excedrin Migraine. I've take a combination of prescription medicines over the years and nothing compares. Prescription medicines may take away some pain but it's still there along with strange side effects. Excedrin on the other hand after 15 to 25 minutes my migraine is gone completely."


"A friend of mine told me to take Bonine because I have horrible morning sickness. I'm pregnant with my third child and it's an awful thing to have to chase after two kids with morning sickness! It worked wonders for me. I would tell everyone to at least try it!"


"I'm surprised to see any negative reviews, I guess everyone's body reacts differently and Abreva is no different.

It works for me. I've been using it for the past 6 years or more at the first sign I get, usually a tingle or tenderness on the lip. Even if a sore has already formed it seems to quickly stop it in its tracks. Definitely pricey, but the little bottle lasts me years. Love Abreva for doing what it's advertised to do!"


"I have Strep throat - this numbs effected area and soothes pain in throat. Works wonders but taste and smell is awful. OTC directions for use say use full strength, spray 3 times and swallow. Alternatively, gargle at full strength rinsing effected area for 15 seconds, then expel the remainder. repeat every 2 hours as necessary, to maximum of 8 times/ day. My personal experience I need 6 sprays then gargle and let sit on effected area for 30 seconds to have it last for 2 hours but I only do this 4 times a day. Have also used in the past for pain due to coughing and one spray lasts along time. Very good product because it works!"


"I have been on TriNessa for around six months now. I have been on birth control for 9 years due to ovarian cysts, horrid periods/cramping, and obviously to prevent pregnancy. I have had to switch from pill to pill over the years due to complications. When I was switched to TriNessa six months ago I felt horrible pretty much from the start. TriNessa initially caused mood swings (have subsided since) and spotting for two packs straight. This pill STILL kindly provides me with constant bloating for about two weeks out of a pack, an obliterated sex drive and life with my fianc"


"I have been taking Kariva for about 8 months, and so far I love it. My skin has cleared up, I have less cramps and far less moodiness before my period. Also, my periods are usually only about 3 days long when they used to be almost a week. I love this birth control! Also, I haven't gotten pregnant yet which is a huge plus. Only negative is I have gained about 15 pounds since starting Kariva (much of which went straight to my breasts). This weight gain could however be from the stress of college and a new boyfriend. Also, the first month I took the pill I would get incredibly nauseous everyday around 8 or 9 pm, but thankfully that subsided. Occasionally I will get this way on the first pill of a new pack but it is bearable. Overall, love it."


"Apart from a few years where I switched to speed I've been a binge drinker for over 20 years. Recently the binges have been more frequent and lasting longer. After the truly awful withdrawal  symptoms subsided I'd last a few days at most before beer started calling my name again. As the saying goes I got sick and tired of being sick and tired. I discovered campral by accident and it's as close to a miracle as you can get. I'm amazed. That voice inside my head is finally silent!"


"This medication saved me from all the horrible pain I was suffering. I stopped all the other meds (benzos and ambien) thanks to this med. it makes me tired but after a quick 30 minute nap I am ready for my day with no withdrawal symptoms. I am detoxing from suboxone and I am on day 8. Please try this medication if you are an opiate user and want to quit. Please do not get on suboxone. I was on it for 5 years. Yes, it changed my life and I am stable but for cheaper clonidine could have done the same and I wouldn't have to suffer another detox!"


"I started using this medication about 4 months ago. I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 5 years old. The only annoying thing about this medication is that it keeps my mouth extremely dry. I found that using hard candies (regular or sugar free) helps a lot. Vyvanse has helped me a lot, especially with my concentration. I can actually read a book without having to read the same page 3 times, but the only thing is that it feels like my blood pressure goes up, I also have tachycardia. "


"I've had no good results using Qsymia.  I shutter at the cost too...$4.66 per day and that is using their "savings card!"  I could spend that much on shakes and lose weight.  I lost a pound in a month.  It does nothing to control my cravings at night, and yes, I eat right, am on my feet a lot, take my dog out on daily walks, so I'm not just sitting around hoping it'll take off the weight.
    It didn't work in the first month so I'm not going to spend another days pay to give it another chance.  Hopefully it will work for you."


"I had sex with my boyfriend and he came inside me for the first in 6 years and we are certainly not ready for a baby. I bought the original plan b pill years ago and it worked just as it said. I did get my period again after.. I was very surprised.
 But this time around I am nervous. I got off my period the day he came inside me. I'm scared to have my period again when I just got off it ... and to start a new pack of my birth control this week.  I hope everything will be okay.... staying positive... I've never used this brand and never taken it RIGHT AFTER my cycle"


"Today is only day three of taking Contrave. The first two days I was so tired I could hardly stay awake at my desk. Today I am taking a new approach and upping my caffeine intake by adding 1 cup in the afternoon in addition to my one cup in the morning. I read several posts here where others said they were very tired as well so I'm going to stick with it. I've no stomach upset or other side effects. I would love to go from 200 lbs to 130 lbs. I want to be able to walk the zoo with my grandkids, maybe even Disney Land some day."


"Klonopin has made me the woman I was prior to menopause. I am so very grateful. I could no longer stand the sleepless nights, horrific night and day sweats, constipation, anger attacks, anxiety attacks and bouts of depression. A friend told me about Klonopin. It works without causing any side effects. I pray it continues as I honestly wished to just not exist any longer. I am once again functioning daily, interacting with family and feeling normal/rested/happy each day."


"I have taken this medication in the past for insomnia and I admit it works great. If I take 25mg I'll go out and fast but it doesn't keep me asleep so I have to take 50mg or even more for it to last. I stopped taking it due to the weight gain, I read about it and Seroquel causes your blood sugar to drop which is the reason for the hunger - and the reason I only wanted cereal. That's the reason I stopped taking it but I am considering asking my doctor for it again because since stopping I have tried so many different sleep aids and nothing works. From Trazadone to Ambien to now Sonata - and nothing works so then I end up taking like 3 pills which I know cannot be good."


"Was prescribed Keflex for a minor but painful infection as a result of an ingrown toenail. Took 250mg 3x/day for seven days and saw results after one day. Only side effect was acid reflux immediately after taking pill. I also take probiotics everyday so that may have helped to prevent other side effects."


"I had a really bad cough that came along with a sinus infection and pharyngitis(whatever that is) and this didn't help one bit. Didn't help me sleep or take the edge off the cough. It smelled like pineapple/tropical fruit but tasted like floor cleaner smells."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"The taste of Suprep is every bit as horrible as they say on the Internet. It is effective in causing diarrhea though, which is the intent of colonoscopy prep.
It is horrible, you get the runs, multiple times you will need to go to the washroom because of diarrhea. That is annoying, having to go to the toilet so many times in rapid succession. So dehydration is a danger and people have to keep drinking a lot of liquids. A recommendation I would give to those planning to use Suprep, wear adult diaper or wear nothing at all. This is because while you are drinking Suprep you may suddenly leak something. Suprep causes diarrhea and it can do it quickly."


"This will be my 2nd colonoscopy. My 1st was 5 years ago (no polyps!). Used the dreaded Golytely that time. Was instructed to mix the Golytely with raspberry lemonade Crystal Lite. It was AWFUL! Almost not doable. suprep was much better

This time using Suprep. Everything about it was better! The 1st dose was at 6:00pm. Mixed with cold water, not fun but got it down without too much complaining!  Started "going" within 30 minutes, done in 2 hours. No cramping, no bloating, no problems.

2nd dose at 3:45am. Have to admit I couldn't get the last 1/2" down, figured I better quit while I was ahead! The effect wasn't as fast or as ....... dramatic as 1st dose. Again, no issues."


"Lexapro has saved my life. I have been taking it at 20mg for about 1 year, and the results have been better than anything I had previously tried. I am 14 years old, and ready to face life with Lexapro on my side."


"Horrific! Had the implant for over a year and I am getting it removed today, I have gained 2 stone in weight with no change to my diet, I know there is no change to my diet as I am diabetic and have a strict diet, I am moody, upset, depressed, tired, have absolutely no energy whatsoever, I can not believe how much i have changed in the last year.  My body aches all the time and I have now broken out with spots!"


"I am a student.  Was having sudden sleep blackouts when reading, or sitting in lecture. Also "brownouts" where, for example, listening to someone talk, I suddenly shut down and "sleep" but they think I am wide awake. Brownouts not good for driving! So, first day I took it, I read 3 chapters for a test that was two hours away. I stayed alert, and RETAINED every bit. No more blackouts or brownouts. Headache for the first week or so. Also, for the first few days, I hardly slept. Even stayed up all night a few times. I have learned to tweak it a bit, break the tablets, take a small amount at first and more later if I need it, but not overdo it. No changes in personality, other than being more competent at life."


Brompheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine

"Works great.  Nothing helped my cough and congestion until I began taking Bromfed."


"I have never felt better."


"Great stuff. Like any ADD med, if you have underlying depression or anxiety, I can see how this could exacerbate it. Caffeine used to make me super depressed. Take care of your depression before starting a stimulant.

Anyways, this stuff is great. Vyvanse would make me super edgy and basically feel like ripping the world's juggler out with my bare hands. This stuff feels like that peak 5 minutes of coffee where you're like 'damn I wish this could last all day!'

I sleep way better, I have a ton more energy. Things done bother me as much as they used to so I can focus on my work more

However, you should really work out to burn it off otherwise you could get a little aggressive. I know that I really don't put up with any shit while I'm on it"


"It is 1am and my lady parts are on fire. Never again"


"It has done well for me, I was very depressed and it took 6 weeks to really take effect."


"After heart surgery, I had problems finding a medicine to lower my blood pressure.  The one I was taking before surgery did not work.  After trying several different medicines, my cardiologist put me on Tekturna.  It did not do the job until he tried me on Tekturna Hct which has a low dosage of diuretic.  This works great for me.  I have been on it for three years and I have no side effects.  I will stay on it."


"Due to a recent accident my orthopedic doctor prescribed this for my knee swelling/bursitis condition. I'm a 51yr-old female and after 2-3 weeks of taking this medicine I was experiencing hot flashes frequently about 5X a day especially at night that wakes me up, which never occurred before. I thought I was pretty young to be experiencing this, but this website was the second place where I researched this medicine where it states "works by reducing hormones" that explains my hot flashes recently. I still need to take a few more pills and swelling has subsided in my knee but do not intend to take this long-term."


"I've been on this pill for about a year now. I'm 18 years old and this was the first birth control I've ever been on. At first I thought it was great no problems at all my periods were only 4 days. Everything was good. I'd say about the third month I started getting all these symptoms. I'll wake up with extreme nausea and have to throw up I had sharp pains in my stomach. I get very emotional and want to cry all the time for no reason I do have mood swings mostly when I'm about to start my period which is pretty normal. But just recently like the last few months I've been feeling very depressed and sad for no reason. Everyone's body is different and this is just what happened to me, just wanted to share."


"This was my basically last go to option after having constipation for 3 weeks. Being super worried I thought that I might as well use this laxative since at least it would work for now.

I was wrong.

And yes, for all those other people saying people don't know how to use it; I did drink. I actually drank water like crazy, so that's not the issue. I just spend 25 dollar on these stupid pills without any result. Don't buy this crap. Super overpriced junk that doesn't lead to any solution."


"I started taking Contrave the 3rd week of January, at first I did feel a little nauseous and light headed, but I drank lots of water and didn't take the pills on an empty stomach and those side effects went away after 3 days. The only side effects I am still experiencing are trouble sleeping if I take the second dose too late in the day and I can't stop clenching my jaw. However, I have lost 11 pounds! I also struggle with depression and I have tried all kinds of meds for it and NOTHING has made me feel as good as this medication does. I feel like I can enjoy my life. I rarely think about food unless my stomach growls and I can resist comfort foods and make better choices. I hope it continues to work this well."


"I had my first grand mal seizure on a boat and and then a second in the middle of class. The neurologist prescribed me 500 mgs twice a day and then eventually bumped to 750 mgs. I don't think I've had any side effects from this medication and I haven't had a seizure since I've been on it (10 months). I feel extremely terrible for everyone on this review board with these tragic stories. Yet for me I suppose my brain just accepted the chemical."


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


"I have had RLS and insomnia since around age nine. I was 1st prescribed gabapentin after herniating a disc three years ago. Didn't notice any effect on my RLS, but I was so drugged up, I wouldn't have. I was prescribed it again as a sleep aid two months ago. I have been taking lorazepam for sleep for years, and wasn't thrilled about taking 2mg of a benzo every night. It works great for sleep, but I feel hung over the next day -- can't seem to clear the fog. I ran out of gabapentin and noticed, holy cow, my legs are driving me crazy. Only then did it occur to me - - I hadn't had any RLS symptoms since I started taking it. I thought I had made a major discovery. LOL. This is the only drug that has ever touched my RLS."


"I started taking the this pill and after a little over a month I noticed I was getting highly depressed and high anxiety.  I haven't changed anything in my life. I just stopped recently in hopes that this stops it"


"I have battled depression, irritability, mood swings, crying at the drop of a hat for years. I have tried Celexa and Prozac and they did nothing for me.  Last week I went on Wellbutrin, I am taking 300 mg a day.  The only side effect I am noticing at this point is being thirsty all the time.  I can honestly say in one week's time I have really chilled out.  I used to obsess over things I could not control and now I am not as bad. I am sleeping better than I have in years despite what most people have said about Wellbutrin causing sleep issues. It has also suppressed my appetite some and the urge to smoke a pack a day.  (I am down to about 5 cigarettes in a day, in 1 week).  I hope the benefits just continue to get better as my body adjusts to it."


"Horrendous experience!  I felt like I was poisoned, cramping pain, headaches, nausea.  Never again!  Tried Magnesium Citrate this time around and it was so much more pleasant, no pain, just a grumbling tum that cleared me out."


"Second implant (5 yrs). Severe headaches, permanent 5 year long period with a small relief each month, acne, hormonal problems, severe abdominal pain, my kidney stones were nothing compared to what the doctors thought were ovarian cysts bursting (its a side effect, another no one knew/told me/made info accessible).So much they don't know. Don't get it if you have depressive tendencies! Again no info I could find at the time! Mental health has been appalling; raging anger; mood swings; depression; anxiety. Don't feel pressure to get it or stay on it if it's not for you. It's your body! I pressured myself in fear of pregnancy ruining my life plan, but I'd rather deal with unwantedpreg. I want to be myself again without symptoms! Not recommend"


"So yeah, ladies do your self a favour and get Plan B. Took this one for the first time last month after a camping trip at 48 hrs after and well I'm now pregnant. Also if you have unprotected sex 4 days before your most fertile day or on the day JUST get two pills to increase odds of not conceiving.... Also, I'm hearing if your BMI is more than 25 apparently the 1.5mg $40-$50 pill isn't enough... so again get two especially if in this window. Stay strong....& May The Force Be With You."


"I have been taking contrave for almost 1 month. It will be a month on the 7Th. I starting taking contrave to help aid in my weight loss. I started working out and eating right. I was something to help boost my weight loss. Prior to starting contrave I weighed 226.5 lbs. After almost a month I now weigh 218.2 lbs. I have lost a total of 8.3 lbs. I did have some side effects. Make sure to drink a full glass of water when you take it. wait until after the water to drink you coffee. I have found that helps. always drink and full glass of water when you take it. I also only need one cup of coffee a day now. I make healthy food choices but I do not eat very much now. I love it and will refill. also fiber helps with the constipation."


"I started taking Proscar when it was a blind study. It has reduced my prostate to the size of a teenager's prostate. I still take it, but am now using the generic (Finasteride). The only side effect that I have had is slight breast tenderness and swelling (not cancerous as it has been that way for almost a year) also my bald spot all but disappeared."


"I have just recently been put onto metformin for control of my type 2 diabetes. I have been told it shall help not only with my blood levels but aid me in weight loss. "


"This medicine was prescribed to treat Allergic Rhinitis and I have had terrible leg spasms and leg pain. I have eaten potassium-rich foods and have stay led hydrated but the pain will no go away. I cannot sleep due to the leg pain. I will never take this medicine again unless it is for life saving measures."


"I took the liquid version at work one day to help with my cough and it worked better than I thought and faster than the pills. Although, I was sleepy all day and I don't recall reading the words "may cause drowsiness" on the bottle. Perhaps they were there and I did no see them."


"Entering the 7th hour of the process during my 1st infusion; I experienced annoying itching deep within my ears, back of throat, head and face.  Shortly after the "push", increasing the drip, I broke out into hives on my face, head and neck with red welts ironically appearing in the areas where I had historically given myself the Enbrel injections...front of both thighs and stomach.  Enbrel had stopped its effectiveness after almost 2 yrs and it had been almost 1 month from my last injection prior to the infusion.  My Dr made the decision to discontinue the infusion fearing that my allergic reaction may cause anaphylaxis."


"I had nexplanon inserted in January 2017 Before that I was 182 and I'm now 206.The mood swings are horrible and my cravings for food is on a different level. I've had moments when I cry for no reasons and I am tired all the time. I scheduled an appointment to go take it out and my Doctor just told me that symptoms are suppose to decrease in 6 months time which doesn't make sense!!I am very frustrated at this point because it's affecting me academically,emotionally and psychologically.I hate this implant and I wish they can take it out now!!!!"


"I started taking Junel Fe due to sudden horrible menstral cramps that led me to pass out and hit my head on my bathroom tile. I had no noticeable side effects (other than big boobs) and my periods were extremely light and always right on time. No side effects is really awesome especially because my body is super sensitive to medications.I noticed, though, after about the sixth month of taking it I was feeling bloated all the time, to the point where I finally stopped after eight months. I think it's good to have a low dosage of hormones like this one, I would give it a try! I would say though if you don't need to be on the pill I would try being hormone free- it made me feel so healthy.:)"


"Works well - much better success than with other medicines that I have taken for Overactive Bladder."


"I took one dose of this drug on a Thursday afternoon. Within 2 hours I had terrible chills, tremors, and leg pains. This went on for 15 hours. After the second dose I experienced pain in my back, hips, and legs, which was unrelenting for 12-13 hours. The doctor said it was probably not an allergic reaction, but a sensitivity?"


"Safest, cheapest, anti histamine (it's main function) works very well. It's a good medication for motion sickness. I use injectables and tabs. Seek advice before using any medication."


"I took Plan B step one 8 hours after a broken condom incident that happened while camping.  This was my second time taking the pill - the first time I took it I got horrible side effects -vomiting and nose bleeds and a 2 week long period.

This time taking the pill I didn't experience any side effects and I was pretty worried it didn't work. I had a day of heavy bleeding a week after taking and nothing else (I guess this was my period...)

I got my period a week early the next month and it was much heavier.

Overall, it works! Don't stress yourselves out ladies."


"Best thing out there for my son that is now 10 years old. We have tried several others medicine with no help. Thank God for focal in he is a new boy!"


"Highly addictive medicine. Very angry I was put on this. I have worse anxiety and hand, feet, and head tremors. Docs give out benzos too easily. Then they do not want to help you get off them. It is awful. They treat you like a pill seeker instead of slowly weaning you off. More doctors need to use the Ashton Method of withdrawal. Taking someone off benzos too quickly can induce anger, crying spells, depression, and even seizures. Too many doctors do not want to help patients get off these pills and it is wrong."


"My ear problem went away in one day."


"Relpax is the most reliable migraine medication for me, been using it for 3-4 years, 2-6 times/month. I tell anyone with migraines to try Relpax. Within 1.5 hours my pain is gone, very rarely have I needed 2 pills. I do have side effects: my arms feel really heavy and weak, my chest feels achy, and my throat feels tight. This will start within the first 30 minutes but be completely gone by the time my pain is gone. I take Excedrine for my migraines that have a low intensity/pain, which usually works, but if not I take Relpax. If the headache is terrible right off, I know to take the Relpax right away. I may feel wiped out for the rest of the day, but I can work and do what I need to."


"I have taken this med twice in the past few years. Because of ECT I couldn't remember my prior experience but for some reason I was taken off it. I remember now. I experience crippling nausea and irritability. I makes me mean. Also within 15 minutes of taking it I'm so sick I have to lie down. I'm going to ask my psychiatrist to take me off it. I just can't function with so much nausea. :("


"I had been loosing 1lb per week for 6 months with a constant stomach ache untill i was put on 15mg Mirtazapine. My stomach ache went away by 85% & i was able to start eating again. Also sleeping better but groggy n the morning."