"I have been on macrobid twice for bladder infections.  It cleared them up, but the side effects knocked me off my feet for days.  Fever of 101 - 102 and flu-like achiness and wicked headaches or the entire time I was on the medication.  The first time I took it the doctor said I must have had the flu too.  The second time I called him after three days and had him switch me to another antibiotic."


"I'm on my second month on this medication and it is absolutely terrible, I'm so hormonal and I feel depressed most of the time. My breasts are so tender it hurts to wear a bra or do anything. I would not recommend."


"I've never taken birth control before , I was always scared too. I'm not sure how I feel about my experience with this. I'm on my last 3 pills before the Brown ones , and this week I've started experiencing light bleeding. Also this week I have started to experience depression for lack of better words. I've never really been an emotional person , but this pill has made me super emotional , I literally have cried at the drop of a dime this entire week. I wasn't sure if it was just the things going on in my life or if it was this but after I've read the reviews I've narrowed it down to it being this. I haven't experienced any weight gain though I think. I haven't weighted myself , but my boyfriend has told me that I'm looking smaller now .."


"7 injections approximately monthly intervals.

8 injection scheduled but not given as edema gone, however, left my eye with dead cone cells.

Vision worse than before injections."


"I got prescribed 0.5mg of Xanax, that I take once a day. My wife had just died. My anxiety was so bad I would not leave the house nor would I barely eat. It made me feel alive again and I'm able to function, and get out and socialize like a normal person again. I actually have a appetite now, and I'm getting good sleep again, which I haven't felt in a long time. Xanax really saved my life."


"This med is horrible! I was on Victosa but my insurance stopped covering it and I was told this was the equivalent. So wrong. This burns horribly going in and uses a large gauge needle. I would rather give myself 5 or more insulin injection a day then this."


"I started taking lexapro for anxiety associated with over analyzing everything.. parents separating.. and getting engaged. The side effects the first couple of weeks included nausea, dizziness, headaches and wide awake feeling at night. The pros: took away the thoughts running through my mind.. blushing.. helped even out all of my emotions.  The CONS: I stopped lexapro in December  before I wanted to get pregnant and 1 week later I had a massive migraine (never had one) and lost my ability to speak.. see.. it was awful.. rushed to the ER thinking I had a stroke.. everything came back fine. Just remember if you plan on getting off before pregnancy.. give yourself a good few mths. The withdrawls are a NIGHTMARE!!! Dizziness, nausea.,headaches"


"I was anemic and very low iron levels and even experienced passing out. I would bleed 10 days and couldn't control my bleeding ruining clothes chairs bed mattresses and sheets not to mention sleepless nights.  I have a uterus fibroid and a few outside the uterus.  I still had the Mirena placed even with the fact it may not be successful due to the fibroids. The first 3 months  were spotting a lot but nothing more than a light day. 4th month seemed to have a period and spotted the whole month. I waited it out and I couldn't be happier.  It is a wonderful thing. I have read a lot of negative things but its all opinions and its like trying new food, somethings you like, some you don't."


"I was on this birth control for 1 year, and I really have no complaints about it. The only thing that bothered me in the beginning was that I would get so nauseated at night after I would take the pill, but after a month my body got use to it and I had absolutely no other problems. The only reason I am having to switch is because my insurance isn't covering it, and its a little to expensive. But I would recommend this to anyone."


"Still don't know the details of what I was actually have/had but a few months back I was suffering from severe joint pain. My doc prescribed me this and within two weeks I was nearly pain free. There was the occasional achiness but I could stand without being in pain...actually walk long distances. Worked for me for my inflammation in my joints...mainly knees and hands."


"I have had the Implanon in for almost 3 years now. I have had no problems with it that I can recall! I have actually lost weight being on it, after the first 2-3 months I did not get my period unless I was on antibiotics and the insertion was painless! It did hurt quite a bit for me for about 1.5 weeks after though, but I think that was because at the job I had at the time, I was lifting boxes and things like that on a regular basis (I worked at a liquor store). Since then the one thing that I noticed, and so has my twin sister, the more sex you have, your period will return with the cramping and all! I was not thrilled about that! "


"So I've only been on this pill for a month. Before this, I was on Yasmin for a month, and before that, I was on Junel Fe for 4 months, and before that, Lo Loestrin Fe for 2 months. I know it's still pretty early, but so far it is a great pill. On Yasmin, I was a monster. My temperament is usually very laid-back and carefree, but I was an emotional, depressed mess. After switching to Apri, it almost feels like an antidepressant for me. I'm in such a happy, good mood all the time. So far, I've only gotten sad one day the week before my period week, where I cried a little, but nothing compared to last month on Yasmin. So far no weight gain either, my skin hasn't broken out on this, and my boobs are getting bigger (plus for me, being an A cup)."


"I have been reading the reviews and I'm wondering if I got the same meds as, the folks who wrote these reviews. I got the shots in both, knees, not a numbing shot before the Synvis., Before shots it was very painful to even walk, needed a cane for some stability. The night of the first shots my knees we're tender but when my feet hit the floor the next morning I could not believe it. No pain, felt great. My Dr. Said that was very unusual. Pain subsides, over time not immediately.  Received the series of 3 shots 4 years, ago this month. My knees are not as good as they were when I first got the shots but they are still better than before the shots. My doctor is surprised with results .I would advise anyone to go for the synvis injections."


"I've been taking 15 mg 2x/day with good results.  My social anxiety has improved and I am sleeping much better.  I have been taking Ambien almost every night for the past 4 years and now down to less than 1x/week.  That to me has made it worth it."


"I have bipolar 1 with psychotic features, I got off of risperdal that I was only on for a couple of weeks and immediately started saphris. I'm an artist, and when I'm manic I create a lot. Within an hour in my first night of taking Saphris, I began to see colors very brightly , euphoria, "hey dad I feel REALLY good." Then I drew up 12 doodles in under 30 minutes. That night I could not sleep well and began to hear laughing in my room. I was verrrrry manic. When I woke up the next day I worked out at the gym for 3 hours and then went to the park to walk a lap. When I looked in the sky I was seeing UFOs and wondering if they were communicating with me. (hallucinations)
That night I was having more auditory hallucinations before bed."


"I've been on Lyza for one year. I just turned 41 and have no children. I was previously on Camrese and loved it-felt happy, confident and like my normal self but had to switch due to new smoking habit. Pros: I have not gotten pregnant. Cons: horrible mood swings, more acne than ever and I've always had great skin-this has made me more self-conscious than ever, lowered libido, I'm mean and nasty to my boyfriend for no reason and it seems uncontrollable. I have gained 30+ lbs but I also started methadone treatment around the same time so that could be the culprit. Perhaps my hormones but I stopped taking Lyza two days ago and will see doc soon to discuss options."


"I had anxiety that I consider inexpressible. It was as bad as it can get. I took Xanax and it amplified my depression substantially, which increased my anxiety. Seeking a long term treatment rather than an addictive short term relief, I was prescribed Vistaril 50mg. This is a drug similar to Benadryl, but a bit stronger. It is nonaddictive, and DOES fight the anxiety without the side effects of Ativan/Xanax. This WILL NOT kill the anxiety alone. You must be on an SSRI such as Lexapro for this drug to fully combat GAD. I urge everyone to try this drug. There are no risks, and it may help you."


"I've been on it for 2 weeks now and paired with a low calorie diet, have lost 15 lbs. It does curb your appetite, or... I should say it makes you have no appetite. It was a weird feeling at first, to not be interested or obsessed over whats for breakfast/lunch/dinner. I'm almost never hungry anymore, and I generally only eat meals as a necessity now.

I sometimes get dizzy, but its hard to tell if this is from Contrave or something else. I drink a glass of water and it goes away. So, it could very well be unrelated to contrave.

The only negative side effect I experience is the inability to fall asleep at night.

Will update this as needed as I increase dosage each month."


"I had a urinary tract infection, which unfortunately went up to my kidneys so my MD prescribed Cipro.  I already felt better after 2 days of taking it however I was getting terrible headaches that do not go away even if I take over the counter meds.  That's the least of my worries though, as long as my infection got treated."


"I have taken sertraline for some 15 years now for depression caused by hysterectomy...had never had depression prior to this surgery.  At any rate I began at 50mg and never had any difficulties with this medication and I am very sensitive to medications.  My depression lifted completely within 3 weeks of my start.  I have attempted remove myself from the sertraline with my doctor's okay...however within a month my husband recognizes my depression and when I am alerted to it I realize I have become very depressed, not happy, find nothing to be good in my life...so I went back on it at 25mg a day and that has worked very well.  I believe my brain chemistry changed after my surgery...it is what it is and I am glad this med. is available."


"I got my implant in October 2015.
First month my period seemed normal,
then like 2weeks later I got my period again, lasting longer then usual. I went for a week with no bleeding. And now I have been bleeding straight for 20days.
No wonder this is an effective birth control option, my boyfriend barely wants to have sex --unless we're in the shower. lol.but no joke, I don't like it and lately I have been feeling dizzy. I'm contacting my doctor this week to see what she has to say. But if by the beginning of the year my body has not "regulated" with this birth control, I will have it removed."


"Terrible, terrible experience. At first, didn't have a period for 2 months. Started getting it every 2 months- than my period in January lasted for a month. Got 2 in March, this one is lasting me going on two weeks. The amount of money I spend on sanitary products is unreal. I am constantly worrying about when it's going to end, and it makes a healthy sex life impossible. I am getting it removed as soon as possible. Would not recommend to anyone."


"I suffer from Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia and Generalized Anxiety Disorder and some Social Anxiety. I have severe panic attacks and they come on out of no where with no warning. Ill get the derealization in my head and wont know whats going on or feel out of body, dizzy, heart will race, extreme feeling of dying. It will actually physically make me sick. My dr. put me on Klonopin 2mg 1 tab 5 times daily when I was 19 and its a wonder drug. I'm 23 now and I'm not panic free completely but when I feel it coming I take a tablet and the fear is all gone in 20 minutes. I'm 23 now and if you take it properly it will help you greatly. Anxiety runs in my family and its a terrible thing. My life is normal thanks to Klonopin."


"Xanax is the best medicine. I was dizzy for two months straight. I felt like I was on a boat and couldn't get off. My whole life was just a mess between working full time, school, personal life until I found Xanax. I am on 0.5mg twice a day and I have my life back. I can tolerate people again. This is the wonder drug. Other than being a little more tired than normal, which I will suffer through because it is better than biting people's heads off every chance I got."


"I cannot account for those with Bi-Polar I, but this may apply to you if you have been diagnosed with social anxiety, Bipolar II or a mild form of the disorder. On 1000mg (combined with 200mg Lamictal) I felt "far away" when talking to people. I cut back down to 500mg. I began to feel it was inhibiting my creativity; sometimes I felt "dumb." I used other drugs to combat the Depakote from holding me back. Plus drinking on it caused depression and knocked me out. My doctor should not have put me on this medication to treat me for anxiety."


"While the side effects given makes a nervous-making read, I've been lucky in having no noticeable side effects.  On day 9 of 10.  Had gone to ER, felt like I was drowning, could not breathe well, not enough oxygen.  They put me on an inhaler to dilate bronchia, started me on Avelox, I got an Albuterol inhaler next morning.  Started feeling much better day 2.  Had a bit of coughing now and then clearing phlegm.  Only concern is how they tell pneumonia is actually gone, apart from symptom relief."


"I've been on Cymbalta for about a year now. I was taking it for depression and anxiety disorder along with other medications. About 6 months ago I became severely depressed and suicidal. I was put on two more different drugs for mood stabilization. Nothing would help. My doctor did not once tell me that the Cymbalta could be the cause of my increased depression. I finally was taken of the Cymbalta and put on a new drug 6 days ago. Barely 24 hours after the Cymbalta was out of my system my suicidal thoughts and severe depression was almost completely depleted. "


"Before I was to start this medication I searched and thought I better not take this medication because of all the people who said it was very bad.  I have been on Celexa since 2000 with ativan 3 mg per day if needed. I had to get off of Celexa because I started having panic attacks and wasn't working for me. It didn't really work that great for for the past six years. I was terrified to take Effexor XR. Well I couldn't live with panic and anxiety anymore so I took it.  I focus better, I don't dwell on things. I can sit and watch a movie without my mind wondering or worrying. I have lost 15 lbs. My husband notices a difference being more outgoing.   Don't listen to what has been written. I wish I started this a long time ago.  Best of Luck"


"Tried to get my husband to take this since it came out in January. I was tired of him moping around the house taking laxatives. He has opioid induced constipation of the worst kind. He finally gave in and tried this and says it is a miracle. It worked within 3 hours and did the job. It also did it smoothly without pain. He will be taking it regularly from now on. He had to pay $30 copay with our insurance."


"I'm currently on zonisamide (zonegran) I've been on it for years now to the point that it's doing nothing for my seizures and everything for my weight and mood that I don't want it to, I now suffer from not getting an appetite at all, my migraines are ridiculously painful to the point it sometimes makes nauseous or even vomit, I wish there's somethin someone could do to help!!!"


"Switched from Cednifir to Avelox on day 4 of treatment. Seemed to be a more potent medicine and reduced symptoms quickly. Only side effect was a sped up metabolic euphoria feeling borderlining as being a low anxiety attack.  But was able to perform my job which requires constant and close contact with the public."


"I had a miscarriage!! Don't ever take this drug! This is an abortion pill!"


"I have a fear of driving and social anxiety when it comes to standing in line etc. did Zoloft for 2 weeks and thought my life was over. Went and changed my meds to lexapro half a pill every night before bed.i feel like me again. Not a different happy weirdo but the old me. I am now on 10mg and it's only been a month but I'm so glad how it's working. A little sweaty but that's about it . I also take blood pressure meds for my anxiety as needed. Before anyone tries xanaex or lorazepam I highly recommend this medicine. No side effects and non habit forming"


"Today was my first day on Viberzi. I was prescribed two 100mg pills a day. So far it has been okay. I decided to be risky and really test it and have an iced coffee and Taco Bell. Usually I would be headed straight to the bathroom before I even finished my meal. Instead, I had all of the feelings (rumbling, little gas, bloating, little tightness in my stomach area) but did not make a bowel movement. Props to that. I don't know if this means I'll be stopped up for a couple days like other users have said. I guess it's better than using the bathroom every 10 minutes. My only problem is I smoked some hookah and it really messed with me. I felt completely drunk/high, but that's my fault for doing that."


"I only took this medicine once. The 1st night I was very anxious and unable to sleep plus my pulse
rate was irregular and fast. Decided to just use Xanax for difficulty sleeping and no side effects. Citalopram was prescribed to me for insomnia and anxiety after my husband died unexpectedly. Following side effects of Citalopram tried Zoloft."


"I took Crestor 10 mg for more than 10 years. It did an excellent job reducing my LDL. But, through years I developed joint pains, which doctors cold not explain. Once a friend told me my joint pain could be a result of Crestor, so to test it out I stopped taking it and sure enough only in few months no more pain in any of my joints for the past 1 year, since I have stopped taking Crestor."


"Wow, this is a POWERFUL drug. I was prescribed clindamycin 300 mg for severe sinus infection. Amoxicillin did not work. After two doses I had the worst stomach pain and nausea I have ever had. I also had a throbbing headache. However I could feel it working in my sinuses already. So I tried to stick it out. After another day I was so profusely ill I couldn't get out of bed. Had the shakes, vomiting, horrific heartburn and headache. For the record I took the pills with Gravol and water, took probiotics and stayed upright after taking. This was not a good experience. Very frustrating because I believe the drug does work but the side effects make it impossible to take."


"I am 33 years old and have had debilitating lower back pain for over 5 years. Some days I cannot walk. One week ago my Dr started me on Mobic and I can not believe the immediate relief. I have not had this little pain in years..I'm so excited. I'm very saddened to see the long term down falls. I'm so glad to have it though. Wish I had it years ago."


"Thanks to paxil (paroxetine) my life got basically destroyed.

I was depressed before taking it,  yes,  but i hadn't mood swings,  0 emotions,  sexual disfunctions,  cognitive issues,  tremors,  memory not working.

I feel like an empty shell.

Avoid please"


"I had been on Lexapro 20mg for years and was tired of the weight gain and thought I was okay enough to be off of it.  Weaned myself off of it over a long time and went through all of the brain zaps, confusion, exhaustion, etc.  But, finally I was off it.  I was starting to get depressed again and not very clear thoughts but I thought I could handle it.  Then, I got the flu and was on Tamiflu (never again) and all of the depression and anxiety raised its ugly head again. Could not shake it.  The horrible thoughts, depression, hopelessness, insomnia, etc. I started a week ago back on Lexapro 5mg and already feel much better.  I am starting to get more tired during the day but I do not care.  I may bump up to 10mg. If you need it, you need it."


"I am 59 now and have have  had migranes and grand mals since I was a teenager. I was put on Inderal when I was in my twenties. Diagnosed with bipolar and depression by the time I was 30 and put on Prozac and Imitex. THANK GOD FOR IMITREX. That meant I didn't have to be taken to the emergency room 4 or 5 times a month. I was taken off of the Inderal many years ago when I was put on the Prozac. About 3 years ago my Doctor put me on Topamax 50mg twice a day and as long as I take it as directed I have only gone to the hospital 2 times since I have been on it. I still have have a migraine about once a month but the Imitrex takes care of it. "


"Just started.  Feels geeky and doesn't last long.  Need clorazepate and propanolol to calm down. Definite crash. But reduces fear and sleepiness and increases confidence and heart rate.  10 mg IR. Not sure will continue, nurse practitioner said call after 30 days."


"I am a 33 year old female. I was Ddiagnosed with ADD when I was 10 years old. I have been on all the older ADD medicines. Ritalin, Vyvanse and Focalin. This is my third week on Intuniv. I started on the 3mg dose last night. I can hardly get up in the morning. I am so tired at work. When I get home, all I want to do is sleep. I am also so cranky. I am also noticing that I am having the famous "ADD stare" often. I haven't had that in years. I started this medicine because the Concerta 72 mg I take every morning at 7am is wearing off at 1pm."


"In the hospital, I received treatment for a significant manic episode with psychosis. I was on Geodon but it had stopped working so I switched to Seroquel. At low doses it was ineffective, however now I'm taking 600mg at night it has worked well. At this dose, after a couple of days I felt like myself again. I've noticed some drowsiness but in my experience with antipsychotics it will fade as I become acclimated to it. However, I am extremely hungry all of the time. Hopefully this will go away."


"I love this. I don't go all the time and the flow is strong. I had dry mouth in the beginning but that is subsiding. I don't have any other side effects. It feels great to sleep through the night without going. I feel normal again."


"I've started taking this pill about a month ago and only complaint I have is I broke out along my chin and jawline. It's beginning to clear up and I heard that it takes 1 or 2 packs for the acne to balance out. So far I love this pill!"


"New reports are claiming Ultram to be highly addictive - the FDA must have decided that the drug works to well and it is too cheap so they put out these reports.I have never felt

anything that would make me addicted except pain relief that enables me to perform my daily tasks.  People need to speak up quickly. My Doctor has decided he wants me to try Elavil which caused rapid weight gain and Cymbalta or Celebrex (very expensive - hmmm!) which caused sexual dysfunction and I felt like a zombie."


"My doctor put me on Bactrim and Aczone. Together this works wonders! I suffered from somewhat severe acne until this. I started taking it..the first 2-3 weeks I flared up but once the fourth week hit, my face was completed clear. I would strongly recommend this to anyone who has acne problems."


"Yaz has been the greatest medicine ever. A few years ago before I went on the pill, I would get terribly sick. I went through crazy tests, MRIs, then finally my mom recommended to go to the gynecologist. She put me on Yaz and ever since then my periods are so light and only one day, I have no acne whatsoever, no mood swings, barely any cramps and I no longer get extremely sick. I love Yaz and will never take anything else."


"I have COPD.  Experienced an exacerbation of the condition one evening.  Went to ER.  Coughing, shortness of breath and difficult breathing.  I was given a Nebulizer treatment with the medication Albuterol Sulfate in ER and sent home with a Nebulizer machine to do the breathing treatment 2 x daily, AM and PM.  Also, given 2 Prednisone before leaving ER with prescription for 14 tabs taken at various intervals until gone. I really felt great, full of energy, but as down to last of the medicine, feeling very achy all over, rather flu like.  I know it is going off the Prednisone, as have taken it before some time ago, and you just kind of "crash" when you stop."


"I started this medication 5 days ago. I get so hot burning hot and very sweaty.  My anxiety level has increased bringing me to the ER  twice in one week. My appetite has increased.  However,  I  am a lot happier everything is so clear , everyone notices the difference in me. I have become confident AGAIN the first time in 15 years... I hate to discontinue ....."


"This is a miracle medicine. My pain prior to taking this medicine was so bad. I was having a hard time waking up in the mornings cause the pain was just wearing me down. It was harder to function at work too. My imagination started running wild as I started wondering if I was going to end up on social security disability. I've had 2 back surgeries C4-C7, and started to have new pain in the T spine below the 3 level fusion. I started taking Neuronton a few months ago for my pain and it did help some, but after a few months it wasn't helping anymore. My pain was strong and deep. I just didn't have much hope in this medicine but it is AMAZING! I have my life back. It helped with my anxiety also."


"I was diagnosed years ago with PCOS .
This year I was having some issues with night sweats headaches and nausea and asked my OB/Gyn to check my hormones.  To my surprise I have a hormone imbalance my FSH and LH  levels were backwards.  Treatment is to go back on birth control pills . She prescribed me blisovi- I hadn't heard of these but I am taking them.  At first I head a mild headache  that went away after the first week of pills.  My only complaint is since I started this first pill pack  I have bleed the whole month and almost done with my nonactive pills.
My doc says this is normal the first 3 pill packs and should stop on the 4th pill pack..she says my body is adjusting to hormones.  I'm hoping that is all it is."


"I was diagnosed Oct 2002 with Estrogen/progesterone positive  breast cancer of left breast with 2 nodes positive. I received chemo(Cytoxan, Adria, Taxotere) no radiation.  Was clear for 13 years until Oct 2015 diagnosed with mets to bone. Had right hip replacement for fracture and radiation. Other lesions noted in spine, left hip, and mammary node.  Started Ibrance and Letrozole with very little side effects. Some hair thinning, occasional mouth sore, fatigue at times.  Side effects very minimal. Also received Xgevia injection monthly.  Results excellent: markers good, lesions inactive for 17 months. Recently had Pet scan and found active lesion on left hip.
Next plan is to do some radiation, Fasoldex injections monthly and continue Xgevia"


"I have problem with anxiety and depression. I've been using Zoloft for about one year and it is so much better. No depression, no bad mood, anxiety is not so high, perfect. I tried few times to stop, but I always fall in depression after that."


"I have been on Sprintec for over 2 years and I absolutely love it.  I had been on 2 other birth controls previously, Seasonique and Femcon and hated both.  Seasonique made me have my period every day for 5 months straight.  I am so regular on Sprintec down to the hour.  And it is so cheap. I LOVE SPRINTEC!"


"I just had Mirena inserted a few days ago. The insertion was not as painful as I had expected, mainly uncomfortable. I had it put in as a reliable contraceptive after my first baby was born. My OB told me numerous times that the mirena is recommended for women who have already had children. I have no complaints about it so far. There was some pretty bad cramping after it was first inserted for maybe 10 minutes. But that's kind of a given considering something is being placed into your cirvix hole.."


"Ive been on terbinafine for about 4 weeks now. Its a miracle worker. All 10 of my toes are infected and have been for about 10 years, finally worked up the courage to take it after reading all these bad reviews and being sketchy about it, I decided to give it a try. Within 4 weeks both of my big toenails are halfway cleared up and 2 others are on their way as well! Moving along fairly quickly. I didnt have any side effects really besides a change in my urine/BM smell but thats to be expected. Its the best thing ive done. Looking forward to this summer and showing off my FEET finally! Dont let the other reviews scare you off everyone takes differently. Good luck!

-female, 24"


"I have never written an online review but I felt the need! I was previously on lo lolestrin for years and just got blisovi in the mail claiming it is the "same pill but looks different". No way! Automatically I experienced headaches everyday, tiredness to where I can't even move, mood swings, and I feel hungover everyday! I usually eat healthy and work out but the first week I started taking the pill, I could barely move out of my bed. I eat less but crave greasy unhealthy foods which is not my usual diet whatsoever. I feel as if I'm retaining water. I also have cried every day the past week over nothing!!!!! So angry about this pill and that they can just switch pills without consulting ! also experience constant thirst. Stay away!!!!!"


"I've been on this medicine since just after Thanksgiving.  It is now February 25, so about three months.  I love it, but I'm still a little wary about possible side effects and the lack of history.  I've never enjoyed being the first to use anything!
That being said, I've lost 30 lbs and have to remember to eat.  I'd like to lose about 40 more.   I have NO appetite.  The only real side effect for me has been constipation.  No nausea, headaches or anything else.  My blood sugars are great.  The dawn effect I used to struggle with is gone - perhaps because I inject myself just before bedtime?  (I worried I would have nausea, so that's when I started).  My last Hb1ac was 6.  I do notice that sometimes I have bruises at the injection sites."


"Neupro patch is the BOMB!!!!!  My RLS bothers me even during the day, but with Neupro slow release patch, no leg jitters. AWESOME!!!!!   I just can't say enough about it. My provider has been giving me samples, so I have not had to pay as of yet, I just hope it isn't very expensive, would hate to not be able to continue use due to the out of pocket cost."


"I take 20mg of Crestor in addition to Zetia and have for 5 years or more with no side effects. I asked my doctor to take me off Zetia for 6 months to see what my numbers would look like without it. For me, it knocks about 40 points off the total score, so I'm back on Zetia again."


"Im only 15 and the doctor prescribed me this to regulate my period bc i would only get it once every 6 months and it was making me gain a lot of weight. I gained 20 pounds in less than a year. The pills have worked on getting my period monthly and at a decent flow. The only thing is im worried this is causing me to be depressed. I'm normally really happy and fun to be around but for about 2 months now my mood changes from mad to sad. Its rare when im happy. I dont know if it's just bc im still young and im having the typical teenage mood swings or if im actually getting depressed and it can be a serious problem. Im very concerned about that."


"I am 22 years old and in the last couple of years my skin has gone through some changes. I have oily/combo skin and acne prone. I went to the dermatologist hoping for a simple fix product as I was only trying to control small breakouts. I did not go in with terrible acne, maybe like 3 active pimples. He prescribed Onexton and Epiduo. Told me to use Epiduo at night and Onexton during the day. I had to stop using Epiduo after one week because it was so terribly drying it was changing my skin color. I continued Onexton and my skin got so much WORSE. I continued using for 3 weeks and decided to stop because my breakouts were out of control. I've never had skin this bad before. Switching to an all-natural routine. Fingers crossed."


"I got mine inserted a month and a half ago. So far, I have experienced some dizziness, lightheaded, very random nausea, random/light spotting, headaches, a little weight gain and heartburn (but both are because I have been eating crappy) Headaches are becoming more frequent now but Tylenol helps. Nausea hits randomly, I could be eating something and within a few seconds I cannot even fathom it anymore. I have not had a full on period since getting this but I did bleed a bit heavily for about 3-4 days just two weeks after getting the implant. Since then, just super light off and on spotting (not even enough for a panty liner though). I do get annoyed a little more easily, not much of a sex drive either. Not pregnant though!"


"Was put on Lyrica for recurring hip pain (& lower back pain). By one month I was on 2x75mg morning & night. Greatly reduced the pain, but I felt like I was constantly forgetful & would have brain fogs constantly. Have gained just a little weight, but can't do much with my hip anyway. The one thing that has made my Dr decrease the dose back to one a night very quickly, was I became depressive. Unfortunately, would prefer to deal with the pain & find something else, than feel that way.

It is effective for pain relief (I found), but unfortunately I suffered some of the bad side effects."


"Im currently taking bactrim for a UTI. It relieved my symptoms rather quickly however the side effects are really bothering me. I've had the most painful migraines since taking it yesterday. I also have the chills and slight nausea. I wont take this medicine ever again once I finish it. The constant painful headaches are not worth it."


"Fast acting and no side effects."


"My pharmacy started to give me these pills as the cheaper version of my regular birth control and in the first week I started to have horrible side effects. My breasts became so sore that I couldn't even graze my hand on them without wincing and on top of that it gave me a UTI. Don't know how good they work on the birth control part because I was unable to have intercourse because of what it was doing to me."


"Started HUMIRA 8 weeks ago and my Psoriasis is worse than ever. It is causing worsening of itching, my hands and feet are dryer, itchy, painful than ever. I am developing new lesions in areas I never had before. My Dermatologist recommended to take it another 4 weeks but it is unbearable.  I read that some patients develop anti drug antibodies, I suspect I may be one of them."


"I am a 49 year old white male, was diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis just after my 47th birthday. It took 7 years of various tests before I was finally diagnosed. Mestinon side effects for me was hot flashes, diarrhea so bad that I often wondered which was worse; MG Symptoms or the Mesinon Side Effects. I did take the Mestinon Tab several times a day until the Mestinon Time Release was available and it has been a great help to me. Rarely have diarrhea and no hot flashes yet, and I have been taking it since it became available! Gives me the ability to do more things like hiking and walking with no side effects!"


"Had a bout of awful Strep Throat , pain in my left side of throat as well as left ear , excruciating pain for me to swallow! Doc first prescribed Naproxen , didn't do nothing for me except make me want to vomit and stay nauseous after I'd even try to eat something, prescribed me some Tylenol 3 with codeine and within 30 mins of having a moderately somewhat full tummy I feel the great effects of it already, less pain, but will be using until my Strep has cleared and pain has gone so we will see if the effect still lasts after a few days!"


"I was prescribed this pill for edema. I took it sporadically, maybe once a week. Then increased to twice a week. I noticed I began having panic attack symptoms. They would come out of nowhere. Inability to breathe normally, gasping for air. I kept thinking they were random panic attacks of which I'd never had in the past. Last night I took a pill at 8 p.m. within an hour, i woke myself up from dozing off in my recliner. I couldn't breathe again. This time it was accompanied with almost a wheezing feeling in my chest. I couldn't walk without gasping for air. I took 2 Benadryl waited 20 min, took another & all the symptoms vanished. I feel like my A- blood type has made me super sensitive to meds. Ugh."


"I have no real allergies, and I am not allergic sulfur/sulfa.   I had a UTI (strep) after passing kidney stones.  I drink lots of water with lemon juice in it normally.  I took sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim twice daily for 5 days, with a pop-tarts.  No problems,  UTI completely cleared up."


"I mostly decided to try this med because of all the positive reviews on this site.  I'm sorry to say it isn't working for me.  I thought it was for a few days, but then it just kinda stopped.  I had NO side effects save for a foggy brain/slight headache for 2 days.  I wanted so badly for this to work.  I'm going to take the rest of my 15 day supply, but at $200  per refill, I don't know that I'll continue.  It either works and works really well or it doesn't work at all or the side effects are too much to continue.  Good luck to everyone out there."


"I was dismissed after 35 radiation treatments on my left lower leg with a huge gaping wound.  ( Severe radiation burn. About nine inches long, four inches wide and probably a half inch deep on top of left lower leg) The radiation doctor told me to put Aquaphor on the enormous wound.  What a joke.  Aquaphor did absolutely nothing to help the wound. (My leg had been treated after surgery to remove a sarcoma)
Went straight home to my computer and looked up “heal radiation burns” on Amazon.  Found Biafine immediately.  It completely healed that big wound in one week.  AMAZING."


"It's feel so good go to eat with no regret and then see all that fat in the water when I go to the bathroom what else I need to say this medication really work. Very happy!"


"I've been in a trauma back in 1990 a week after I had no clue what was wrong I was guinea pigged with you name in then put on Klonopin 1 mg 9 times a day now was on 4 1 mg cut down to 3. It honesty is the only thing out of everything I've taken that gave me back a normal life it goes straight to my chest and takes ALL my anxiety and panic away. Better than 20 mg Xanax by far because its long lasting. "


"I started having panic attacks when I was 20. The docs put me on zoloft and it helped me tremendously. Not only that, I stopped being the shy person that I had been prior to that. However I stopped taking it after a year because I figured I had been cured. I spent years after that without any anxiety until I had a severe bout of OCD at the age of 27 which was threatening to really destroy my life. I resisted taking medication for 2 years which was such a stupid idea. I don't know why I chose to suffer even though I knew zoloft would help me again. Anyhow, I went back on zoloft and poof! problem solved. But then I quit again and now after many years that I tried going back on it its not working as much. I wish I had stayed on it :("


"I have used this for about 3 wks now and I have more pimples now then when I started. The only thing I have noticed is that pimples are not as large when I am on this. I am going to keep at it for a few more weeks to see what happens. I have had this same response on other antibiotics"


"I've been taking this pill for 10 days. I've always had great skin (I've been told by many doctors) and after just 10 days I'm suffering from cystic acne, the likes of which I have never seen. I would not recommend this pill to ANYONE."


"Got Implanon in April 09. It is now October and I have had only one week without spotting/bleeding since it was put in. Was not bad getting it put in, but six months of this? It's driving me crazy to always be wearing a tampon. I wouldn't know how my sex drive is cause it has prevented most of that from happening."


"I used Adoxa for half a year and experienced no increase or decrease in my acne. There were no side effects either. It wasn't a negative experience, but it didn't help me personally. Hopefully others have better luck with this product."


"I have chronic back and neck pain from 2 car accidents, I was rear ended.  Had to have a 3 level cervical fusion with titanium plate 5 years ago.
I was on Exalgo 8 mg, with Dilaudid or Norco for breakthrough pain.  Norco always worked better for breakthrough pain, but don't like being forced to take acetaminophen that's in Norco.  Just switched to 10 mg Zohydro 2x/day.  Side effects were headache, nausea  and a knot in my stomach.  Which lasted the first 1-2 hours.  My Md gave me Zofran for nausea which worked.  My pain control is great!  I am also sleeping much better.  I do take some Norco for breakthrough, but so much better! This is day 3, and side effects seem to be gone! Great medicine.  Need to get coupon working for me.  Thanks Zohydro!"


"So far I have been on Victoza for three weeks now, at first being on the 1.2 dose was very nauseating, so I went back to 0.6 and that reduced the nausea, but that was not the solution to the blood sugar highs, now being back to the 1.2 dosage the nausea is not bad and my hunger is so reduced that I now have to force myself to eat.  My only main side effect so far has been the headaches.  I love the fact that I only have to take this once a day.  Insurance companies and the government need to take note of the successes some are having and start including this on all medical/prescription plans.  "


"Tried this for a few days to help with anxiety instead of my usual Klonopin, at bedtime.  Do not just switch to another benzo without transitioning.  Had bad nightmares all night and was a wreak the following days.  Might be good for some people, and maybe more for daytime anxiety but definitely didn't help my sleep (even when taking a higher dose than I normally do of Klonopin).  On a side note, don't rely on benzos long-term (> 1 month).  You will quickly dig yourself a hole as tolerance inevitably builds and your sleep and mental state will be worse than when you started.  Been on benzos for > 2 years and I'm slowly reducing mine and it sucks pretty bad.  Get on something safer and non-tolerance building.  The sooner the better."


"It really eases the pain."


"I have had my skyla for about 8-9 months now and I recommend it to everyone I know. The day before I had my insertion I read this whole page of reviews and really psyched myself out about how painful it would be to be put it in. Yes, it was very painful during and quite uncomfortable the rest of the day of (I would recommend a day off from work that day). I bled a bit and avoided sex due to it being uncomfortable for a few weeks, after that it was totally fine and my boyfriend couldn't even tell it was there. Again, if you're on the fence about this I highly recommend it. Although painful and a little annoying at first I'm now 8 months in and as long as I'm interested in birth control I'll never go back to anything else!"


"This was a nightmarish experience for me. I ran out of my regular Temazepam and forgot to pick it up at the pharmacy, so I popped a 20mg Belsomra that my MD gave me a free sample of. About an hour into the drug, I started feeling very dizzy and my head felt so heavy, and I immediately felt this strong urge to knock out and fall into a deep slumber, so I went to my bed and started falling asleep. However, I started experiencing major sleep paralysis - it felt like it lasted for a long time, and my body just couldn't move even though my mind was fully aware and conscious of what was happening.

Later on during the night, I kept falling asleep and waking up sporadically. By this morning, I was beat and vowed never to take this again."


"After surgery long term nausea due to pain medicines"


"I have suffered from incredibly heavy periods since having my two kids (I'm 38). After having the Mirena inserted (which hurt, but was quick and no worse than a labour pain) I spotted for approx 3 months. During this time, I also experienced some depression, drop in sex drive (which my dr. insisted is not related), breast tenderness and subtle weight gain. Its now been 5 months. I've decided to have it removed. The spotting has stopped, aside from after sex-not so sexy; I am having fairly regular cramping which I can only liken to the feeling of an ovarian cyst. I've never carried weight around my middle; I'm a very active runner with a healthy diet but I swear this thing has given me a very doughy tummy.
 I just want it gone."


"I have tried many medications for bipolar disorder.  All had to be discontinued due to side effects.  Then I finally tried Geodon.  I have been on it for about a month.  This has been the best tolerated and effective medicine for me so far.  It really stabilizes my mood shifts.  And I tolerate it well.  The major side effects for me are restlessness, anorexia (a welcome side effect!), a little anxiety, and morning drowsiness.  I went from taking this medication 40 mg twice a day to just 80 mg at night, and my morning drowsiness subsided.  I am glad I tried Geodon.  I hope its positive effects continue."


"I am 39 and was given Xarelto for Pulmonary Embolism.  I have experienced nausea, dizziness, dreams and mild headaches. Not sure this medicine is for me. Back to doctor on Monday."


"Ptsd anxiety,
Lifted after 20 years of suffering and isolation.
On 90 mgs daily 9 months feel like enjoying life.
Have cheated and eat as normal,
Inorgasm problem eased with concurrent 05 mg cabergoline gives multiple orgasm.
Weight gain in stomach very disappointing."


"I have been taking calcitriol for 8 months now. We eventually built it up until I am taking 1.25 mcg a day with 1500 - 2000 mg of calcium. It has worked very well compared to when I started out with only 25 mcg a day. I still have minor tetany problems but nothing and extra dose of calcium once in a while won't fix. The reason I didn't give it a 10 is because a lot of other medicines that different doctors gave me completely screwed me up. I see an endocrinologist for my thyroid and hypocalcemia...an ENT prescribed prilosec for reflux which messed me up and I had to stop taking it. My Gyn gave me a drug one dose one time before a uterine biopsy and plummedted my blood calcium levels for over a week..."


"I'm actually a chronic cluster headache patient for over 30 years. Started when I got sober in 82. Cleveland Clinic finally figured out what the problem was. Now for about 10 years I've been on the Gabapentin as part of my medical cocktail. We just had to increase the dosage today from 600 to 900 as the clusters were back on a nightly alarm clock basis. Well, tonight I have been headache free and hoping this increase will do the trick. Has worked before but maybe just time for increase in my dosage. Prayers please. These clusters are no fun. Thanks and good luck to all headache patients."


"Omg it tastes vile. I'm struggling to get through the first litre. I'm not looking forward to the aftermath or taking the 2nd litre. I'm just looking forward to eating after my colonoscopy tomorrow. I'm so hungry.. ."


"I shouldn't have ever chosen this, but there was no way to know how negatively it would effect my body without trying it. The first 6 months weren't bad whatsoever, I was always told to ride out the first 6 any ways considering your body has to adjust. I stopped having periods altogether, which was glorious. All the other side effects the 3yrs afterwards... not so much. My breast drastically fluctuated in sizes, felt like someone had used them for punching bags. My cramps were painful like never before. Ovarian cysts. Lethargic, my mental clarity was a thing of the past. Acne. Depression. Anxiety. Mood swings like no other. My cycle came back and was heavy and off. Blood clots. No weight gain, but considering everything else who cares."


Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infection

"I'm taking oral Linezolid, 600 mg.  Dosage is every 12 hours.  I'm in a rehab center for an amputation below the knee.  I'm 61 year old male with type 2 diabetes.  At first I felt nothing, but now into my 13th day, I feel nauseous at times,  loss of appetite, and tired/sleepy.  I also feel weaker than before and harder to do my physical therapy.  I can't wait for my 14 day period to end."


"All I can say is that stadol is AMAZING! I felt like I was floating on clouds and when the pain did come back I didn't care.. I could feel the pain but it was like I was disconnected from it somehow? After I had my son I asked what they had given me cause I had never felt like that before with my other babies. So if they offer it to you take it....it works!!! I couldn't imagine how these people are able to function if they take it for migraines??"


"Of different medicines I have tried for the  Restless Legs Syndrome, this has been the most effective.  I was started with 3 pills per day but have been able to reduce the dosage to 1 pill per day. Have been using this drug for over 5 years now."


"I am using stieva a 0.05 right now.  At first I don't really trust this product  because it never seems effective on me even after 8 weeks of trial. However after 3 months, my face started to be cleaned up. Scars faded away quickly after using this product. It is about year now and my forehead is absolutely clean. No more clogged pore!"


"Xarelto  caused weight gain , tingling, numbness and pain in arms as well as hands approximately 2 months after I began taking it. I'm not sure if this is permanent or not, stopped taking a week ago and still having these side effects. This was not a positive experience unsure until I see my Dr. if their is permanent damage."


"Seroquel XR has changed my life. I feel I am present again in my world. Before taking this medication I had very little hope that I would ever feel enthusiastic about life. I recognize myself again. I can't say enough about how excited I am about living. I tried so many therapies and had given up hope anything would work. The combination of my antidepressant and Seroquel XR was the key for me."


"I LOVE smoking and had no intention of giving up, however being plagued by a terrible cough (at 4am in morning!) my doctor said it was time to give up.

I had half-heartedly attempted quitting before and tried many things which just didn't work, so champix was the way forward.

By day seven I was going off fags and couldn't face them by day ten! The only side effect for me is the tablets have made me physically sick twice and I've stopped taking my morning one as I can't bear the nausea. Also, it's still been HELL. My cravings have been severe and it's still taken a strong fight for me to continue, although I also believe the thought of how awful they tasted on champix stopped me from caving in! Day 21 and not had one puff!"


"I had a rough childhood. Growing up, I tried to stay positive and press on. As an adult anxiety became overwhelming to the point where everything started to stress me out. This happen ed to me around 29 and I dealt with it until 31. I had been grinding my teeth and clenching my jaws as a reaction to stress, causing damage to my teeth...about $7,000 worth. My dentist said I had to do something about stress if I wanted to have any teeth left in my mouth. I saw a dr and was diagnosed with anxiety, ocd & ptsd. Ive taken paxil for almost 2 weeks and am relieved of anxiety but feel pretty spaced out and numb right now. Motivation is lacking as well and im nautious on and off. Im hoping these side effects subside"


"Have had insomnia and anxiety for years. Get 2-3 hours sleep in a night. Started out with temazepam 15 mg  - nothing.  So the Dr upped it to 30 mg but still nothing. I’m feeling lost. I need sleep badly. I’m also dealing with Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) and no pain meds work so was hoping the temazepam would at least help to get me a good night sleep through the pain. "


"I have been on Fluoxetine (Generic for Sarafem) for exactly 2 years.  This medication changed my life.  I was hesitant to take it (or any medication like it) because I thought I was going to feel numb to my feelings/emotions and be a completely different person.  I have been suffering from depression & PPMD for as long as I can remember.  My doctor never picked up on it and I never realized how much it was affecting my life.  I was moody, irritable, had no patience.  I would cry for no reason, have panic attacks for no reason.  I would wake up in the morning with that empty/dreadful feeling.  Everyday was a struggle.  Some days were much worse than others.  I feel SO much better now.  I really wish I started taking this sooner."


"My first 2 weeks were awful! Nausea, constipation, extreme stomach ache, loss of appetite and a muscle spasms on my trapezoid, missed a few days of work and one emergency room visit for the muscle spasm. The third week was a whole lot better, and now I'm 2 months in have lost 30 lbs! Little to no side effects, and feel great! blood sugar numbers are no higher than 98 and they stay stable pretty much all day"


"Pros: weightloss, decreased appetite, energetic, exaggerated sense of well being/good mood
Cons: insomnia, can't sit still, dry mouth, stomach cramps, teeth grinding"


"Took Allerx to control allergies for more than 10 yrs. Worked great. Stopped because of insurance cost structure. Have tried two generic substitutes since and neither are as effective."


"Hi everyone. I am going to start by saying that every birth control works differently on every body and gene type, but I can say that TriNessa is showing me how horrible birth control can be.  I started taking birth control when I was 15 and have been using TriNessa since then.  This was my first birth control.  I was OK for the first 3 years of my life, acne great, no weight gain, no irregular bleeding, but my period was heavy and my mood swings were absolutely insane. From having serious depression to anxiety about everything.  For the past two years now, I have been starting to gain weight as I am 20.  I have put on at least 20 pounds and still have depression and anxiety.  I just went off of it today, and hope I can be myself again."


"excellent medication, no side affects, suppresses appetite, very effective weight loss."


"I experienced a tightness in my upper chest which bothered me, sometime to the point of feeling I couldn't breathe well. I have discontinued it and feeling blue again."


"Never have I ever had an itch SO intense before, oh. my. gosh. It's HORRIBLE, I'm literally so embarrassed I'm sitting on an ice pack desperately searching on my phone how to get it to go away. -___-"


"Implanon rocks! I've had it for a couple months now. I love having no period and I love 3 years of it. The insertion was easy and painless. I've had no weight gain due to it but I've had some back aches, some migraines, and 2 really bad mood swings. It can be expected that this will happen when switching birth control especially when going from and estrogen based pill to a progestin base stick in the arm. But really my side effects aren't as bad as the pill and I don't have to worry about forgetting."


"I have been on Apri since last year and I absolutely love Apri. My doctor prescribed it for three packs in a row therefore I only get my period four times a year and I have no spotting and no issues with my period when it comes. This pill is much better than my last. I have no complaints I love it."


"I have had the Nexplanon in for about 2 1/2 years and I could go months without my period which I loved but when I get it it will last for weeks and I will have bad cramps and PMS. Also even when I'm not on my period I will be moody and emotional. My sex drive is completely gone, which is a huge problem because I'm 19 and in a relationship so it sucks and almost makes me want to get it out early.. But it's just so convenient to have, you don't have to worry about taking anything or using anything to have sex. I would recommend it because it affects everyone differently but I may not get a new one in just because of some of the side affects for me."


"I was on tricyclen for 1 year and it was a definite 10 for the time being, no babies... However, around the 10th month I started to feel like Something wasn't right.. I was getting harsh pains in my arms and legs daily, Id get stabbing chest pains and sometimes weird feelings and sometimes stabbing, excruciating pains in my uterus.. Not to mention the intense mood swings and random crying and anger all the time.. My head always felt like it had pressure in it, or like someone was stabbing my brain with an ice pick. If you don't want a baby, this is the Birth Control for you, however be aware of the f'd up side effects! I quit taking it 2 weeks ago and feel almost back to normal but still haven't seen a doctor"


"Although my doctor thought this was far superior to anything else, it just didn't work for me. I was successful in stopping for 4 days. However, I couldn't sleep and I turned into a cranky old man. I had a real short fuse. I can see how this could be good for some but it just wasn't my cup of tea."


"I started Tretinoin 0.05% almost 2 months ago and my experience has been complicated and confusing. When I first started the cream, my skin immediately got sensitive to it, red splotches on my cheeks and chin (wasn't putting it there) and it dried them out a lot too. But after a couple brutal weeks my forehead and nose cleared up entirely and the redness/dryness calmed down and I was getting really excited. But, unfortunatley, my period came and my skin had a HORRIBLE breakout. My entire forehead was covered in bumps and beside my nose I got little bumps as well. Now, about a month later my skin is clearing up somewhat, but still I'm not sure what's in store for me. I'm hopeful for this product because I've heard many wonderful things!"


"I was put on this medicine very aggressively (200mg, quickly upped to 400mg) after a suicide attempt. As an antidepressant it is more effective than the first line medications like citalopram. And will help with sleep and a lack of hunger. However I absolutely hate the side effects.

It is often said that antipsychotics "steal your soul" or act like a "mental prison". I would have to agree. To begin with this was fine, with severe depression I was happy to take any way out. However after about 6 months of this I decided enough was enough.

Now I'm off it my personality is back."


"I have battled psoriasis for 15 yrs trying nearly every topical & biologic treatment available.  The only drug that ever provided me with 100% clear skin was Stelara, but unfortunately it stopped working after 3 years.  I have been on Taltz for about 5 months.  After my first two injections I experienced a reduction in plaques & itching and that progress remained while I was on the bi-weekly injections although I never cleared up by more than about 40%.  As soon as I finished the bi-weekly loading period & had to wait a month in between injections my skin immediately reverted to the level of severity experienced prior to beginning Taltz.  No negative side effects but this injection hurts more than Stelara, Humira, Cosyntex, & Enbrel."


"I was on Aviane for a month and a half and I can honestly say it was one of the worst expiriences of my life.
I never had a problem with acne, I would get a pimple here or there ocassionally but Aviane made me breakout horribly. I am left with scarring from it and although it has gotten a lot better I am still trying to get rid of some of the acne.
I felt depressed and emotional while taking it and definately had mood changes while on it. My period lasted 7 days on this and it came with horrible cramping and blood clots. I began to feel better just days after stopping this pill.
I would not recommend it to anyone. The worst mistake I have made was to go on this pill."


"Expensive treatment that doesn't even replace all injections. Just replaces mealtime insulin. Not basal insulin. Not worth it"


"I was on Lupron for a year (2006 -2007) and I have never felt the same. I am going on 50 but my body feels 100 years old. I was once described as a vivacious and enthusiastic individual. Today, I can barely keep up with friends and family (many of them are older than me). "


"Update: I have been on this for a little over a month, 10mg for the past 3 weeks, 5mg 2 weeks before that. I am still getting extremely nauseous when I take it, burping and stomach upset/pain as well. Taking it at night did help with these symptoms but then I noticed I couldn't sleep so I try to take it before lunch. I haven't noticed much of a difference in my symptoms. I still feel down and have a hard time getting excited about anything. I really just want to stay in bed. I've recently started noticing I'm hungry all the time."


"I have taken Adderall XR for YEARS now.  I have MS & as a result have hypersomnia, which is very similar to narcolepsy.  For years & years, I took Provigil alone for this & it was great.  But eventually, Provigil was no longer enough to keep me awake.  My doctor tried me on Adderall XR & it was amazing.  I was able to stay awake ALL day long & felt great.  I never had any real jitteriness.  It does make me have almost no appetite at all, ever.  Mostly I just don't think about eating, it doesn't really occur to me & when I do eat, I can't eat much.  But, having been obese most of my life...this hasn't exactly been a problem!  "


"I stopped taking Incivek 3 days ago and I am itching, itching, itching.  My eyelids, hands, feet, legs, every area on my body itches.  I took a Benadryl and the itching went away and came back.  Am I having withdrawals from Incivek? No complaints though, just wondering because this medicine is a miracle.  I am now Hep C free.   Just hoping the itching would stop soon."


"Miracle medicine. I'm a surgeon and started taking it during residency for the equivalent of stage fright doing surgery. Over 20 years there is no question of its efficacy (and safety). It has allowed me to do mission trips and complicated procedures under the most stressful situations. I use it less over the years but still do because it still has a very strong calming effect without sedating or clouding the sensorium. It's as close to a miracle medicine as I have every seen."


"Well I have been prescribed this medication before and I have had to go through blood clots and heavy cramps . But this time it's even heavier cramps and blood clots and using about 20 pads in 2 to 3 days. I feel so weak and it feels gross to even move or go anywhere in public.  I'm also taking ibuprofen every 3 to 4 hours. What do y'all prefer on taking for the pain. Thank u everyone for your input. Have a great day."


"I have been taking Enbrel for 6 months now and I haven't looked back. The side effects have been minimal. Without Enbrel I am quite sure I would be in a wheel chair. I was getting very depressed, I couldn't live a normal life and I couldn't walk. I would shuffle around and in great pain also. I can 100% recommend Enbrel to sufferers of Ankylosing Spondylitis. I was very scared of giving myself an injection every month but the discomfort is minimal. I wouldn't care if it cost me $1000 per month it is well worth it."


"I was on this birth control for 2 months. It made my face breakout worse than anything I've ever experienced, caused skin rash, worsened depression, random headaches, sinus problems and fatigue. I also missed a period while on it. "


"I would not recommend this to anyone, I have taken a few times in hope that I've just had a bad time with it. I have taken late at night woken up at about 5am til 7am with awful stomach pains, hoping it's just wind which doesn't go away, sweating, weak crying in pain, I eventually start to be sick which is illumious yellow then followed by what is blood coming up, eventually I am able to go to the toilet which will then ease the pain and I can go back to bed, two hours up in agony for a few moments on the toilet, it is not worth it at all."


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


"I entered a clinical study for pregablin in the 90s, at that time it was for anxiety and depression. but once i was at the maximin dosage, I noticed I no longer had pain either. I was in denial about fibromyagia at that time. I was lucky to remain on the study even after 90 % of the patients had to get off of it because someone got a catarac. There were people begging to get back on it. I was on it for four years and by the time the clinical trial ended, and i went through a divorce, I had weaned myself off and didnt need it again until several years later when the fibromyagia became increadably painful. it took YEARS to go through the crappy drugs the insurance co. made me go thru with adverse reactions to get back to Lyrica !"


"Please be very careful, and I repeat very careful. My doctor prescribed xanas to treat my panic disorders from underground stations (london) phobia of being under the earth's surface. I was managing fine with other medication such as vistaril which did a great job but was keeping me tired.

Almost two months later I asked my doctor to take me off them, because xanax just makes me want to sleep and sit on the coach doing nothing, we tried all dosages and I still felt sad inside. Here is the shocking part, only 8 days after my last dose (which was weaned slowly over two weeks), I had my first ever seizure at the age of 29.

I never had seizures, no family history, never ever will I touch this stupid medicine again, never."


"My son is almost a month old and after I had him I thought I was losing my mind and couldn't stop crying. It was horrible. I was put on the medication and I've been doing 100% better, the only side effect I've experienced is the drowsiness... but its worth it. Now that my emotions are stable and I'm not snapping on my 5 year old anymore or crying uncontrollably."


"Helped "clear up" my foggy mind."


"I'm not the type that really trusts in what people says about how easy losing weight but one day my sister was telling me about this diet pill how good it really worked so I tried. I'm 47 yrs old and always been heavy set. I weighed in at 224lbs Jan 7,2013 and on Jan 15,2013 I was down to 215lbs. I lost nine pounds, I have more energy, I used to be a heavy soda drinker couldn't do without it and know I haven't had any for two weeks, food don't look interesting to me anymore. I have to make myself eat, I can exercise now and I feel great. I hope to keep it of and my goal is to lose 100 pounds by fall."


"I have had severe pain and heat in my hips, legs and feet. The rest of my body was also very uncomfortable. The cyclobenzaprine has really brought the continual pain down and the "heat" has also tapered. I can now get some sleep. It still flares when I exercise too hard, but it is much less severe."


"I was on Marvelon for 2 years, and then switched to Apri after losing my "student" status, and therefore needed a cheaper pill. I've been on it for 4 months, and although my periods are regular, the side effects are horrible. I have noticed frequent headaches, at least a 15 pound weight gain, and ZERO sex drive. I eat healthy and started exercising, not realizing why I was gaining and keeping all this weight. It's not going anywhere. The zero sex drive is NOT like me, and has affected my relationship. All of these side effects have been occurring since being on Apri. It may work for some people, but I'd gladly pay the extra for Marvelon in order to have these effects go away. "


"I was admitted to a hospital cardiac care unit following an MI.  I received Ambien and woke up from sleep profoundly confused and hostile.  I ripped out of my arms and legs all the IV and EKG leads, and then left my bed, marching to the double doors of the CCU.  Female nurses were screaming, for I was naked and bloody from the leads being torn away from my body.

The bravest man I ever met was a young CNA who stepped in front of me, telling me "You cannot leave the CCU."  Considerably shorter and lighter than me, his action was totally courageous, given that I was in a temporary, drug-induced altered mental state.  I recall only vaguely warning him that I would throw him against the wall if he blocked me.  I awakened, embarrassed, ashamed."


"I have long suffered with horrible congestion and mucus overdrive of colds. Too many countless sleepless nights of tossing and turning! This nasal spray (Drixoral) has seriously changed how I face or sleep through a cold. I recommend it, for everyone, who has trouble resting or doing daily activities, due to congestion. This is the first "drug," I have ever felt really work. Can't live without it!"


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"I started using Lutera a month ago, and haven't had any adverse side effects. The only thing that has happened is that my breasts have gone up an entire cup size, and they are often very tender. Other than that though, this medication has not caused any weight gain(as I feared), moodiness, or any other unpleasant side effect."


"Me: 43, 3 small kids, major PCOS, binge-eating disorder (BED), 2010 lap band (weight loss minimal). Doc suggested trying this before Metformin (for PCOS) because Met can sometimes make you gain weight. The Topirimate in it is also effective for BED, so, a twofer I guess. I started around 275 May25th (initial dosing). Today I am below 247 lb. Dry mouth but I drink a ton of water, so it's fine now. Rarely hungry. Honestly, I feel great...I open up the pantry to look and then turn away...I only crave protein and coffee. Never was a fan of pop though, so not a problem there. After $75 per month coupon I pay about $115 OOP. My PCOS has also been gotten better in just the one month."


"I am prescribed Adderall XRs. I am only on 30 mg once a day and my Dr won't increase it. The medication definitely makes me motivated, have energy, and feel a nice since of well-being. I am concerned with a few side effects I get almost every time. I get numb on the left side of my neck and in my shoulder. I also get really cold feet and my toes look purple with very slow capillary refill. I also already had a sleep problem before all this, so my nights are always pretty restless."


"CVS and my insurance switched me from brand name minsatrin to generic mibelas. I had beautiful skin and never had an acne problem until I went on mibelas. About a month after starting mibelas I developed cystic acne that was not only painful but has left significant scarring on the sides of my face at 24 years old. Immediately after stopping it, the acne stopped. My gynecologist got me off that god awful brand and told me that though the pharmacist and insurance will claim that generic and brand name are the same, they are not. Thanks a lot for ruining my face mibelas. While the nominal out of pocket cost was $0, I have spent hundreds to get rid of these cysts on the side of my face."


"I've been on the shot for three years now. My first year on the shot everything went smooth beside the fact I spotted after sex. However my last two years on the shot I gained 40 pounds. I experienced shortness of breath , depression, anxiety , pelvic pain , stiffness in muscles ( which was awful because I was a dancer ) tiredness and a huge increase in appetite. Even though the shot stopped my periods and pain.. I would not recommend this to anyone. Now my body is slowly getting back on track ."


"I wasn't sure about taking this medication and if it would work, but after giving it time I saw a big change. I made the right choice and would recommend it."


"I got acne everywhere! Face, neck, back, chest and shoulders. Within the first 2 weeks my chest was completely clear, my face was a lot less bumpy (pimples not gone yet) and my blackheads dried out completely. I used pore strips to clear those out and no new blackheads appeared.
As far as side effects, I got dry lips but Neosporin makes an overnight lip balm that really helps a lot. I use it during the day but really slather it on at night. My muscles feel weaker and I feel physically exhausted a lot faster with a slow recovery when I go to the gym. I've been on Claravis for 5 weeks now and I'd say the positive outweighs the negative for sure."


"I took the PlanB within 12 hours of having unprotected sex. I felt some mild nausea and cramping in the days following. This morning I am one week late and took a pregnancy test only to find out that it didn't work."


"After trying everything else, Trazodone has been a blessing for me to fall asleep and get a good nights sleep."


Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome

"Extremely effective for memory, and alertness. Take 1/2 in morning. Second dosage 2-3 hours later. If taken whole it cause hunger, and nervousness/shaking."


"Allergic to a lot of pain relievers, they gave this to me after my c-section with my 2nd child. Couldn't stand percoset, so this was a welcome change. Worked great, only used it when pain from scar hurt too much. Definitely take with food, will make you dizzy/tired."


"My son while at his mothers put a plastic bead for making jewelry in his ear. They didnt have tools at ER and we needed a followup for ENT doctor to get it out. So prevent any type of infection they gave us Ciprodex and Antipyrine-Benzoca. For Ciprodex alone a 7 day supply they billed insurance company $203.08. Of that a 7 day supply cost me $17 out of pocket. Thank you insurance for paying the rest."


"I took sertraline twice. Before it helped a lot, been off it for a year or so and I need to get back on it but I'm scared to take the first pill."


"Remicade is the only medicine I have taken in the last 6yrs that has given me relief.  I was scared to try it, but I have not had any side effects and the improvement is significant.  It kicks in quickly for me (within a day), but it also wears off before my insurance will let me get another dose.  Some relief is better than none, though, so no complaints from me.  I only hope that I don't build up an immunity to it anytime soon."


"Best cough syrup in the world for bronchitis and asthma.  I measured and too it as prescribed for 7 days once a day and didn't get high or addicted.  Works better than that trash promethazine cough syrup.  The government has cracked down so hard on Drs they're scared to help you with what you really need.  This cough mixture deserves a 10 or more like a 100! I stopped coughing in 5 minutes and felt better period.  No tight chest although on antibiotics.  This is what I'd recommend to any suffering like me ."


"I have had intermittent eczema all my life. It mostly just occurs on face around my mouth and nose. I remember trying every type of moisturizer and prescription cream there was out there. I finally got prescribed Protopic by a physician and  I was amazed! I have been using it the last 10 years and it has always made a big difference."


"I have had all 4 of my wisdom teeth removed 2 days ago. To deal with the pain after my numbing injections wore off, I was prescribed Tylenol 3. When I got home, the pain from the operation was already starting to kick in, so I took one at 5 pm (which was when I got home) in hope of relieving my pain before trying to get to bed. I sat there in pain for the next 12 hrs, taking another pill every 4 hrs, and not a single bit of pain relief or drowsiness came to my aid."


"It totally solved my Severe OCD and , to some extent, social anxiety"


"I gave it a rating of 5 for its effectiveness in preventing pregnancy. I only do withdrawal method with this. But the side effects are so awful. Possibly the worst I've had with any brand. It is quite potent  I'd tell you that. I get a lot of headaches, nausea and stomach discomforts for a week into starting a new pack, decreased libido, and in the beginning I'm quite dry which is uhm, have never been an issue for me, I get so moody, stress is harder to deal with, I get anxiety attacks, I get so easily fatigued, and the combination of these 2 I just get so unmotivated into doing daily activities. It's pretty bad. I'm changing brands on my next cycle. Maybe a milder combination OCP."


"works"


"So I read the reviews and vowed to NEVER use this product, but seeing how I get constant YI and only had $10 I decided to say f*** it and just get it. I buy the 3-Day Equate treatment, terrified out of my kind that Ill have to go to the doctor anyway with the way some ladies say it made them feel, but the moment the medicine was in and I applied the cream all I felt was bliss. The itching and irritatingness just went away. The only problem was it leaks during the day so wear a sanitary pad or a tampon if you can. Otherwise a great help!!!"


"I've had great success on Levoxyl?  I'm taking 0.137mcg and have virtually no side affects.  Synthroid for me was horrible."


"Made me blurry, drowsy and cognitive dulling. Short trial only (two weeks) then stopped due to side effects."


"Have been on Humira for 2 months. Discontinued Endicort as MRI showed it was not working although I felt good. Within weeks got very sick again with fatigue, joint pain and abdominal pain. I had to go off work. Gastro Doctor prescribed prednisone for 5 weeks to bide me more time for the Humira to start working which was very effective for the pain. Have just finished the prednisone 5 days ago so am waiting for my Crohns symptoms to return. So far so good but my energy level is low"


"I am 28 years old and overnight it seems like acne just took over my life for the pass three months all I do is cry...went a derm and he prescribe me spiro 50mg and 50mg of antibiotics Just started on Dec 2 so I will update progress but no improvement so far"


"I have been on this medication for the past week for blood pressure and migraines. So far I my blood pressure has been lowered and I haven't had a migraine. It makes me a little sleepy but it is nothing I can't handle. I have taken another kind of blood pressure medication previously and it made me feel funny but this doesn't. I'm glad that my doctor prescribed me a medication that can "kill two birds with one stone". I have felt better since I've been taking it."


"I have Acne and Rosecea. I like to call my type of Rosecea, Emotional Rosecea. My cheeks stay a little pink all the time but if I get hot, embarrassed, mad or pretty much any other emotion except happy, my face and neck get BRIGHT red. I didn't get acne or rosecea until I was probably 24 but now that I am 30 it is awful, I can't do a presentation at work without panicking because I know my face and throat will get bright red. I have tried Orecea, Doryx, Photo laser beam treatments and Mirvaso with no success. (the Mirvaso actually made it worse after helping for about  weeks)  I finally went to a new dermatologist and he prescribed me Finacea...and I LOVE IT!!! My face is MUCH less red and a the acne is almost gone! Try it!!"


"It's been 2 weeks now. My skin is much smoother, not so dry and not so itchy. I'm optimistic."


"My panic and anxiety problems used to be an everyday, or an every hour problem. I started using Valium over 30 years ago, several times a day. I am over 50, and am down to one or two diazepam a month. Maybe long time monitored use has been the difference, but I will never go anywhere without it. It has become a security blanket. It has been so effective, knowing it's there, it somehow does the trick."


"Been on this shot since June 14. Started experiencing abdominal pain on July 2 and spotting on July 4. SEVERE abdominal cramps as of July 4 that continues. I turned up anemic, when I had not been just 1 month before. As of today, I am still experiencing abdominal cramps periodically, continue to spot or have what seems like a full fledged period, alternately, without any pattern. My Gyno placed me on the shot to stop my heavy bleeding due to Uterine Fibroids. I will not take a second shot, as along with the heavy bleeding continuing as before, I have severe pain, extreme fatigue, weight gain even after increased physical activity."


"I don't know if it helped my condition, but it gave me a mild headache 24/7. That was not an acceptable side effect for me."


"I had never heard of this medicine when I was put on it following a minor surgery.  It controlled my pain better than any other pain medicine that I have taken in the past."


"I had stomach cramps in the morning. I was in so much pain it was ridiculous and then ended up with diarrhea which was not what i was expecting. If u want something to completely flush out your system then great. But I personally wouldn't go through the pain again as it made me ill."


"Thank God for this medication after years of taking scripts for pain   I think that this might really help me to quit. I'm almost two weeks clean and not sick or craving the codeine."


"I am 29 years old and Lexapro gave me my life back . I started taking the medication for anxiety and panic attacks . My panic attacks are the worst I always feel that I am dying or that I am having a heart attack . It made me call 911 more than I can remember and every time they come and tell me that it's just a panic attack. It was embarrassing I am on 5mg and I started on half a pill and now 3/4 of a pill and its making wonders. I don't have to take a whole pill which is still the lowest dosage.
GUYS it takes time to work . It took a month for me to work seriously 30 days exactly till it kicked in. It's not a benzo. You have to be patient. And I think that's a very fair price to pay . It waaay safer then benzos and not addictive."


"I have been on Jolessa for a month. I love it, spotting a little but it seems like I am ALWAYS hungry! I have never eaten so much in my life. I gained 5 lbs in a month but I don't mind because I was very skinny to begin with but I'm worried that I will gain too much. I am just going to have to eat healthier."


"I had the implant in for 7 months and took it out because of the side effects, I might as well have been pregnant with the way it made me feel. I was so hormonal and had constant headaches and I gained 27 lbs WITHOUT a diet change, I tried exercising more than normal and I continued to gain weight. I do not recommend it. I could feel a burning sensation all the way down my arm and up into my chest. There was just so much stuff happening that no one warned me about!"


"I have had asthma for all 28 years of my life. I used to use my Albuterol inhaler no less than four times a day for over six years. My life was miserable. After many failed maintenance meds my doctor gave me Symbicort. Its like being in a totally different life. I use my emergency inhaler so infrequently that I forget where it is all the time as I used to sleep with it in my hand...All night. Thank you Symbicort and a big old shout out to my Doc. thank you for giving me my life back."


"This stuff is GARBAGE!! I suffer from endometriosis, sciatica and fibromyalgia. I've been on norco & percocet for the last 15 years, and have completed several rounds of PT. I also take ibuprofen prn. Went to see my new PCP and was rudely told it's time to "let the percocet go." As if I'm a child clinging to my favorite teddy bear lol. She also informed me that my pain is a result of emotional trauma and that I must have had a horribly abusive childhood! A *nurse practitioner* attempting to psycho analyze people! Hahaha!! After taking just 100 mg of gabapentin I had blurry vision and was so lethargic I could not get out of bed for 12 hours straight. It also caused very bad pins and needles in both legs. Avoid this stuff like the plague!!!!"


"Taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo the last 9 months and have not yet had a really significant problem. The first three months were the worst because I seemed to spot daily until my third period on this pill. Sex drive is low but not awful.  Have not seen a big change in my skin but I have a specific type of acne, so check with your doctor before taking it for that.  Always suffered from painful periods and this pill helps, but the side effect that most bothers me is long periods. I start bleeding midway through my third week and don't stop spotting until midway through the first week of next pack.  ANNOYING!"


"My first implant went extremely well. I got it put in during my period, which is usually heavy. The next time I had it the flow was noticeably less. After when they would come it slowed till it eventually stopped. I went 2 years period free but when it got close to the time to take it out my period was radically crazy. I would spot then stop the next day or get a heavy flow then the next week spot again. I noticed even before these symptoms that I would get a slight shock or ache where the implant was put but to me this was fine. I got it taken out and was off it for a year before getting another. This time my period is now hitting its two weeks. So I'm going to switch to depo to see if that works better. They say to switching BC helps."


"At first I did have the stomach problems  but after 2 weeks I'm good I been on the injection for 3/4 months and I have lost 45lbs I feel great no more high blood pressure and my A1C was 6.7 now it's 5.3 I love it "


"I use the 20 patch for fibromyalgia and arthritis. I now use less of my other pain medicine. Overall I am very pleased with this product."


"Taken with Sovaldi I took for 3 months. My viral load is 0! It does a wonderful job.

 But too late for me. Because of Hep C. My liver is just about done!

Too slow finding a drug! Like all drugs.They drag their feet and people die!"


"I started my Chantix on Tuesday, which would lead me to only being on this medication for about 3 days. I am usually smoking about a pack/day, since I started Chantix, I smoke about five cigarettes a day, and I'm only on day 3! My doctor told me that I would most likely continue to smoke, for about two weeks while taking this medication. I'm already feeling the difference. Only side effects I've been dealing with is tiredness, nausea from taking it on empty stomach, and some agitation."


"Duac has and is working well for me. Granted it does dry the hell out of my skin so I make sure to exfoliate in the daytime 2 to 3 times a week and use coconut oil on particularly dry patches otherwise things like foundation look awful on top of the dryness. Saying that, I have been able to comfortably be able to wear no makeup most of the time anyway as the Duac really has seemed to have got ridden of the bad spots. I'm left with some red marks/scars from acne but that can easily be concealed. Only cons are the drying out of skin and the fact it has to be kept in the fridge as I'm constantly on the move! Overall it's been the best thing for me and my skin"


"The first thing I would recommend would be that you get some A&D ointment. Use it every time you have to wipe. It will make it less uncomfortable. The worst part of this to me was drinking this extremely bad tasting medicine. The first dose it was all I could do not to throw up and I don't do that. Then I got really bad chills. So for the second dose I plugged my nose and then drank room temperature water. But the medicine cleans you out. Actual colonoscopy is a breeze after the prep"


"I used Primatene for 40 years and it worked great, most people didn't know I even had asthma.

Primatene cost me $18-$19 dollars and lasted about 40 days.  it was taken off the market by the EPA as they claimed it harmed the environment, with no regard for those who relied on it to breathe.  Asthmanefrin is my only option and works well, but costs twice as much and the tiny plastic vials each holding 2 drops (usually one is lost when the vial is opened)can't be any better for the environment.  Bring Primatene Mist back!  I will vote for anyone who agrees to do so!"


"I take Viibryd for depression and it works well for the depression, however, I have only been taking it for 3 months, and I have lost at least 65% of my hair.  I know this is because of the Viibryd. My hair used to be extremely thick, and now it's a fine texture and over half of it has fallen out in the course of just a couple months. I am going to have to discontinue and hope that my hair grows back. "


"Just took the two pills today. I got the infection from a cheating ex. But 10 mins after taking the pills I was blind sided by the side effects. Stomach pain was the worst I've ever felt, hot flashes, the feeling of having to throw up, and nausea. I was able to get to sleep, but as soon as I got up I had a stool of watery diarrhea. The medication seems to have helped. No burning during urination now. Hopefully, everything is good and cleared."


"I had a double lung transplant and was prescribed this medicine.  It did well for the pain, but also gave me mental improvements, as I have seen others have experienced as well.  Not only did it get rid of the pain but it also lessened my depression, decreased my anxiety, and made me feel more relaxed and like my normal self. I was more positive, more productive and life was just overall better."


"Yaz has by far been the best contraceptive pill for me. I've tried over 10 different pills and its the only one which didn't give me tender breasts and weight gain. It wasn't however strong enough to prevent my lung endometriosis, but can highly recommend it for other reasons. Also great for your complexion."


"I was put on Klonaphin and Xanax for anxiety and depersonalization when i was 16. A doctor switched me from klonaphin to lexapro without any wearing. I have horrible withdrawl from the klonaphin and almost gave up on the lexapro cause i thought it was giving me these side effects. After just a few weeks i felt great! I didnt even notice until one day i sat and thought "hey im happy and i feel great!" 5 years later some anxiety and ocd is peaking threw. Dont be discouraged. This medicine isnt a cure-all but it works wonders. Give it a chance."


"Haven't had problems with BPD for a while until a sudden flare up. Drugs been good for eradicating anxiety and paranoid thoughts which was it's prescribed purpose. I'm on 125 evening and 25 morning."


"Side affects clumsiness & unsteadiness,  drowsiness & fatigue. But overall they are manageable when you consider the relief from the nerve pain this med provides."


"I was prescribed this medication at 20mg and took it for 10 years.  I never associated the drug with my constant cough and breathing problems and neither did any physician.  I was even hospitalized and tested for everything.  Diagnosed over the years with asthma, gout and high blood sugar.  I had complete work up and heart cath and there was nothing. I had many pulmonary work ups and all the treatments.  Who puts up with years of coughing?  Avoiding social situations, close contact, speaking engagements.  I tried everything.  FINALLY, an allergist said it was my meds.  Stopped taking this drug and within 10 days I was as good as new.  Terrible drug for me!"


"I started seasonique due to my endometriosis & my Dr wanted to stop my periods. I started the pill on 10/15 didn't bleed from then to 11/26 then I started spotting at first then this turned into red heavy bleeding from then on. After failed attempts of trying to call & get into see my Dr. after 18 days of bleeding I went to the ER where they did nothing but a pregnancy test & some regular blood work, that came back normal, and told me I had dysfunctional uterine bleeding due to endometriosis! I then called my Dr again after telling them I went to the ER they then were able to get me in 5 days later at this time I've been 23 days after an examination the Dr wants me to stay on seasonique for 7 more days taking it not once but three times a day!"


"Ketaconazole cream helped a lot for several years.  Now  I guess
I've gotten immune to it.   Is there anything else I could use?"


"At the age of 30 I started having severe constipation but have had mild constipation since I was 16.  I was on Zelnorm with some success but find the Amitiza to be working for me with great success, a bowel movement everyday, which was rare for me.  I find I have to maintain a healthy diet, yogurt in the morning(a must), and drink lots of water.  I also take a probiotic pill OTC everyday to help with my extremely sensitive stomach.  Things are in good order now for my stomach and constipation.  The cost of Amitiza without insurance is $200 per month and with insurance I pay $50.  Some minor side effects include immediate need to use the restroom and headaches.  This medicine is successful for me."


"This is the best medicine available for drug induced constipation, there is no doubt in my experience.  My one concern is that it does involve some urinary retention, certainly when I was given the maximum dose of 12mg.  The lower dose of 8mg caused less urinary retention but I am only using Relistor once a week until we assess how much retention it is causing, by ultrasound.  The manufacturer is still saying urinary retention is not a side effect. I note the comment of urinary retention here.  This could be a serious problem for those of us with underlying disease that involves urinary retention, such as ALD or some forms of MS, for example. Relistor is a great help otherwise."


"I'm 18 and got this for heavy bleeding. I've always heard that bc makes you gain weight but was NOT expecting what I go. I gained 20 lbs. from just one shot. Sent from my usual 135 to 155. Made me nauseated after I ate anything. Had to buy a whole new wardrobe because I couldn't fit anything. And my sex drive! Omg I felt like a 90 yr old women because I was as dry as a desert and couldn't get wet no matter what. It was awful. I really really don't suggest this. I would much rather have cramps that make me throw up rather than take this shot ever again"


"I have been experiencing periodic anxiety attacks ever since my house caught on fire, five years ago. Doc initially prescribed two Ativan a day, one in the morning and one at night. It worked great, but I didn't like the drowsy side effect in the morning. But, I will tell you, it is a life saver to quell off an attack that's in full gear or one that you feel coming on. As I write this, I just woke up in the middle of an attack and took 1 mg and am starting to come down after an hour. I only take them as needed now, so I don't build up a tolerance to the medication.

I hope this was helpful to a few of you that suffer out there too."


"I had a breakout of acne all over my forehead and chin, after 4 days of using Duac my skin has completely healed up and even without leaving the red marks I usually get when a spot has gone, very impressed, will not be using anything else other than Duac from now on!"


"I've had Migraine headaches since grade school. This is the only medication that I have tried that gives me relief in less than 15 minutes and has no side effect"


"Effective in lowing blood pressure, but gave me a terrible dry cough so had to change to another medicine."


"So I started using it in February 2016 and I was using it completely wrong! I was putting only in the area where I have acne but putting way too much!! You only need a very thin layer. The amount I was putting on just that one area I now use all over my face. When I was putting too much my face got so dry that it was like really rough and crusty and it only made it worse. I've been using it correctly now and I haven't had any cysts for three months! However,  I recently stopped using it for about a week and a half and I got a new cyst! I thought I'd be okay to go without benzaclin for a while, but honestly I think I need it to never have a cyst ever again! Honestly it really works for getting rid of cysts! It didn't work right away though!"


"I took Abilify for over a year, at 30mg. I remember a few pros and cons.
Pro: I became ok with not having to talk, explain, or stir up 'energy' at public gatherings. (Took away the "prophet - tell them or they'll all die" urge completely.)
Pro: I could complete projects without superstition or worry that every tiny detail could lead to catastrophe.
Con: Severe Akathisia (very painful, and pain wasn't managed at all in the hospital. This is why I don't take anti psychotics anymore!)
Con: Loss of creativity/writers block
Con: Very flat personality.
Con: Visual, auditory and tactile hallucinations did not go away so they kept increasing dose to highest dose - still never went away.
If there was no pain, I'd give this a 9."


"I bought the plan b around the beginning of March because my boyfriend and I took a trip for his birthday. I didn't take the pill that weekend but I prayed that everything was okay and it was. I was being very careful not to have sex during the time I was ovulating but I had a slip up towards the end of May. I remembered I had the pill in my drawer, so I took it within hours of having sex. I expected everything to be fine after that.I was wrong. My period was supposed to start two days ago but it didn't come. I took a test just to rule out pregnancy, it was positive. I am highly pissed."


"Effexor XR changed my life. With Effexor, the anxiety is gone and I am able to stay calm in any situation and sleep well every night. My doctor has told me I can NEVER get off this medication because it changes something in the brain having to do with serotonin. No hope of functioning without this in my system. Well, I can live with that. I've got my life back."


"Worked well a few times but I developed a quick tolerance to it plus it caused my sinuses to swell which made it difficult to breathe through my nose."