"I have had this BC for almost 2 years now. At first I had no periods for months then I had a few months of lots of spotting but now I'm fairly regular (light period every month). It's great! I have always had terrible reactions to birth control pills (nausea, weight gain, mood swings etc) but with nexplanon I didn't experience any of that. I had some slight weight gain within the first 6 months but idk if the nexplanon is to blame and I I've lost that weight and some since then. I highly recommend this kind of BC it's great knowing I am protected against pregnancy and don't have to deal with the agganizing side effects of the pill!"


Aspirin / butalbital / caffeine / codeine

"I have suffered with migraine headaches since my early 40's.  Butalbital offers the only real relief.  I've used it for years without negative effect, but only when headaches strike."


"I have had psoriasis my whole childhood since I was 5 years old currently 18 years old. My psoriasis was so severe that I had patches over my whole body. Last summer I finally found a doctor in my area who got me on humira for psoriatic arthritis. For the first 8 months my psoriasis was completely gone and I had no pain. But recently for a few months now my hands, feet, elbows, wrist, knees, and ankles stiffen up and are in excruciating pain. Some days I can't even walk, get outta bed or just do my normal activities. I'm going to see a  rheumatologist in two months but I don't think I can't make till then cause everyday I'm suffering from so much joint pain. I thought humira would help me but instead it's hurting me!"


"The whole month I took this pill I was a completely different person. Moody, angry everything just bugged me. I was on Generess before but my insurance didn't cover it anymore. I'm going back to Generess even if I have to pay full price."


"Been on Daliresp since September 2011, no adverse side effects at all.  I find that it has helped my breathing greatly.  Have not had and exacerbation since going on medication.  Prior to Daliresp had 2 to 3 flare ups yearly."


"I was prescribed Bentyl  for vomiting and having diarrhea.   I had been having severe cramping  and was having   sporadic severe cramping during this bout of illness.

I have learned more about this medication reading the comments here that I learned reading the "literature" on it (thank you all).  Based on what I have learned,  this medication may be something I will want to continue in an as needed basis.  It helps urgency as well as constipation (I have MS,so these are very important) gas, and even my menstrual cramping!   Not a cure, but a great help!"


"No seizures no side effects"


"It made me have psychotic episodes. It made me gain weight. I was super moody. I had thoughts self harm."


"You won't see results for about 2 months after you start taking it but be patient it works. You might have to refill 1-3 times and go about six months between them but it does works. It takes time. The first time it killed about 30% then the second time about 30% now on the third round almost gone."


"I was prescribed this medication in a dosage of 500mg for severe back spasms that kept me from walking. It allowed me to walk a little bit longer before the pain kicked in.  I rated it low because it mildly affected the spasms/pain while making me immediately sleepy."


"About a month ago me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex. We are only 19 and not ready to be parents so I did some research and found plan b as an option. Still I was scared because it was only our first time... I bought it that same day about 5 hours later I took it. I really thought it wasn't going to work, and about a week later I started feeling like crap. I started spotting, I felt bloated along with being gassy, breast tenderness, cramps, headaches and nausea. I was freaking out when I saw all of those were signs of pregnancy. I was sooo stressed but then my period came. So DO NOT STRESS or look up anything to freak you out! It's not worth all of it.. let God do his job and you'll be fine.."


"I had clinical depression/anxiety for years. Worsened terribly after having 1st baby at 33. I was extremely fatigued, couldn't start or finish easy tasks, totally overwhelmed, cried constantly - major post-partum depression. Was prescribed Adderall, Wellbutrin and Zoloft. Been on all 3 for 1 year and am a completely new person. Adderall doesn't exacerbate my anxiety; in fact, I am less anxious because I can concentrate and don't feel exhausted, inadequate and unhappy. Might not work for all, but this combination is perfect for me. Upped blood pressure a bit, but still in normal range and monitored. Use with care with dose at start. I cut pills and take a bit at a time, always in the morning and only when needed during the rest of the day and never more than prescribed. I feel this lessens risk of dependency."


"Aching or discomfort in the lower legs or sensation of crawling in the legs, unusual tiredness or weakness, dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position, muscle pain or cramps."


"Love it. I have degenerative facets in 3rd, 4th and 5th lumbar and after taking Percocet they finally put me on Nucynta.  Within a week I felt like a new person. I could walk and bend again. I have been on this medicine for almost a year now and I am a new person."


"I have found this to be the only drug that helps me sleep through the night without an episode.  It's been a year since my last doctors visit and I can count on one hand the number of night terrors I have had.  Only thing is that it doesn't make me as sleepy as it did but I've been on it for about 2 years so it's probably time to increase my dose.  Night Terrors are fairly uncommon and hard to treat, but I highly recommend Klonopin."


Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

"Beyaz saved my skin. Literally. I always had nice skin as a teenager with the occasional, mild breakout. But about 10 months after I turned 21, I broke out in hormonal acne. It legitimately covered my entire face except the sides of my cheeks. I seriously tried everything before my mom finally suggested birth control. I was skeptical because I feared I would gain weight, but desperate for clean skin again I decided to try it. My doctor told me it would probably make my skin worse before it made it better, which it did, but after 3 months I saw good results. Now, at a little over 5 months, my skin is almost as clear as it was before. It takes a little bit of time, but it's so worth it. It also didn't effect my weight. So grateful for Beyaz!"


"It was really effective for me. My doctor only prescribed it for two months though. I lost 34 pounds."


"I have severe scholiosis in my spine beyond surgery and this medicine is the only relaxer I have found that works. I don't notice any side effects from it."


"I have psorasis on and off for over 20 years.  It effected my ankles only with a small patch on elbows from time to time which has not come back for longest time.
However the ankles would flair up so bad. Tried all the creams possible, Dovenex, Betnovate, mix by the pharmacist with tar in it .. and many more.  All of these worked for awhile. The I took tablets internally, Acretin, Fumaderm... did not work. Side effects such as hot flushes, aches and pain, headaches.
Then got tested for Stelera.  Sceptical about taking  an injection.  All good so far .. started in early November 2017.  I did use a fantastic foam recommended by my GP while impatiently waiting and suffering to get Stelera. Working from the inside now :))"


"I am 41 years old and have been recently told that I have Multiple Sclerosis. I had 3 MRI's that confirmed it. My symptoms include tingling in my feet and right hand.  I am a runner and love to exercise. Getting ready to start taking Gilenya and am feeling very nervous about it."


"Period wasn't as heavy as per usual but I did get moody and my period became severely irregular. I started to bleed longer than usual for my periods and even in between periods which is awful considering the fact that I am moody as can be. I am planning to switch pills as soon as possible because this is ridiculous. Not to mention the nausea, and weight that I cannot seem to shake no matter how hard I try to shake it."


"Drysol has seriously changed my life! I have excessive sweating on my scalp and face. No matter where I went, sweat would be pouring down my face like a waterfall. The biggest issue I had with the sweating was at work as I was serving food, and obviously nobody wants to be served by the sweaty girl. Some days I didn't even want to go to class because I my face would be dripping with sweat. I was recommended Drysol by a dermatologist but I was told that it would sting a lot but I was willing to try anything. Let me warn you that it burns like crazy. You will want to wash it off but stay strong, it is worth it. I applied it on my face for 3 nights and my scalp for 2 nights and I am dry as a bone!!! Drysol has forever changed my life."


"Had been smoking for over 20 years, kids and wife wanted me to stop. Got my doctor to give me a prescription he gave it to me for 60 days took only two weeks, no side effects no cheating its been 3 years no smoking and I love it."


"I started taking 37.5 mg Phentermine 3/2014 and it is now 5/2014. In the past two months I have lost almost 40lbs!. my starting weight was 185 and I am now at 148. I went from a size 14 to an almost 6!! In the beginning I had severe dry mouth. but it has now subsided. I also haven't had any sleeping problems nor blood pressure issues at all. For anyone needing a jump start to weight loss and something to help you make better food choices this medicine is awesome!"


"I no luck with statins, Dr.  put me on praluent (3.5 mo.) I have had 1 heart attack resulting with 1 stent before I started Praluent.  I also have torticollis in my neck and buldge discs in back which I am treated for, but since I started Praluent  seems like my symptoms are worse.  My neck , back, and legs hurt.  2 weeks ago I thought I was having another heart attack, went to hospital ER pain eased and EKG came back normal, possible side effect?  I am thinking about taking myself off Praluent, I am tired of feeling like garbage . I'm a 67 year old male
,"


"I had Implanon placed in October 2010. Placement was a breeze, I had headaches and mood swings for about 2 weeks after placement, acne breakouts for about 6 months, light periods, but no other side effects. I took Oracea for 2 months and that took care of the acne, it has not returned. Otherwise, absolutely no other side effects and no periods now. I was slightly overweight, so I decided to do something about it. I was worried Implanon would make weight loss difficult but I actually dropped the weight without any difficulty. I would recommend Implanon to anyone!"


"I started this medication at a very low dose and experienced nausea, lethargy and dizziness. My doctor told me this was a good sign that the medication was working. I then started to lose control over my thinking and could not focus. My doctor told me this was a symptom of depression and to up the dose of the medication. The nausea never went away and the doctor told me the nausea was anxiety and to up the dose of the medication. I was so sick and tired I was unable to be active or engaged. The doctor told me this was major depressive disorder. Finally, I told my doctor I would no longer take the medication and he gave me a plan for tapering. I experienced extreme dizziness, nausea and hysterical crying. I now feel so much better."


"I received the drug yesterday morning and took the first pill early.  I thought I felt a lot of pep and my appetite disappeared.   At 4:PM I had company and shared a small piece of pie and ice-cream the only food I had all day.  Decided to take the 2nd pill.
Horrible headache, sinus pain, even eye pain.  Took some aspirin and aleve.  Up half the night with headache.  Woke up it was worse.  Slept almost this entire day.
Hardly ate anything and not hungry.  Didn't take the pill.

I am going to try tomorrow after taking sinus meds and Aleve.  I really want the pill to work for me.  I need to lose the weight and my dr. thinks  it is a good one for me."


"Demulen 1/35-28day pills were my 1st birth control pill ever! I took them from 1991-1996 and honestly it wasn't a bad pill. I remember I had occasional breakouts (made my skin oily), PMS was ok but I had a heavy period and that I hated."


"Elevated my blood sugar level."


"I was on Lexapro which made me suicidal and started Prozac 20 mg. It was easy to wean off the Lexapro. After taking my pill in the morning I immediately felt severe drowsiness, heavy eyelids and tiredness. I started during my holiday and took a nap every afternoon. But once back to work the tiredness was unbearable. Especially in the afternoon, I could hardly keep my eyes open and have never drank so much Espresso and energy drinks. The Espressos did not even bring me to shaking whatsoever nor relieved my drowsiness. After 2 weeks and 2 days I quit but side effects lasted for at least a week. I must say it lifted my depression."


"I got the Nexplanon May 2015. The first three weeks I had no issues but now I've been spotting everyday since. Some days it can be heavy but most of the time its light but I still need to use a tampon. I've also noticed being more bloated and gassy all the time as well as being tired. I know I was told I would be spotting for several months on and off but I can't remember a day where I haven't spotted."


"Toprol-XL eliminated peiords of rapid heartbeat that began mostly in the evening, at age 36.  Also reduced blood pressure along with other medicines (with lotrel 10/40 in my case).  I've had no noticeable side effects except for occasional sleeplessness / awaking anxious at night."


"Fifty six year old male. Obese but otherwise healthy. Rapaflo 8mg once a day for symptom associated with BPH. Rapaflo efficacy is measurably effective. Serious downside is decreased ejaculation intensity AND retrograde ejaculation. Dry as a bone. Talk about affecting quality of life. "


"225lbs down to 180lbs in less than a year. No negative side effects."


"The only reason I even give this two stars is because I never had an issue with pregnancy on this pill. I started with Aviane (which I had no side effects and generally felt great) and was switched to this by my pharmacy. Since then things have gone down hill. I had very mild anxiety before going on the pill, Aviane did nothing to it but Orsythia has amplified it to the point where I've really struggled with my anxiety and mood swings. A few days before my period the smallest things will set me off into episodes of weeping and panic. I've gained some weight (5 pounds). Experienced nausea every so often (more than Aviane). Worst, is the cystic acne on my chin. While my periods have been lighter and shorter, cramps have gotten worse. Terrible"


"I had an appointment with the neurologist who at the time deciding to put me on Dilantin and in two weeks I started bloating I figured it was stress over knowing that your GF of my life has to move back to Brasil just because it is a law and marriage was not legal. I didn't care that I was bloating and the rash I called and went back to show the nurse... It was only on my torso and didn't itch... So I stayed out late dancing with her and our friends and crashed around 3am. At 9am my entire body looked like I had blue and red tiny looking bruises and they weren't itchy but I all of a sudden said to my friend after dropping my GF at the airport."I need a hospital please drive me? I'm feeling really bad and I had no idea what I was in for. STS"


"I have taken paxil since 1995 after having a nervous breakdown.  I also weaned myself off of paxil for 13 months in 2000 so that I could get pregnant.  In 2001 I experienced post postpartum depression with no anxiety and went back on the paxil.  Paxil is best suited for patients with Anxiety and MDD. It is a very potent SSRI. On dealing with the side effects:  Weight gain can be prevented with proactive exercise.  Constipation can be prevented by diet, suppository etc  Sexual side effects can be reduced by reducing the amount of paxil prior to sex (cut your dosage in half that day).  SAD can be minimized by adding vitamin B12 in the fall and winter."


"I had the IUD inserted on April 19th, and about a week later I started experiencing a chronic headache. It literally lasted 24/7. I was also passing large amounts of tissue, and experienced heavy cramping until I decided to get the IUD removed at the end of May. I had massive bleeding for a week afterwards, but my headaches have not improved. I've seen multiple doctors for this, and they think it was caused from the IUD. I hope to find relief soon because living with this kind of pain is really depressing."


"I take this for birth control & Acne. I've been on this pill going on 2 years. I'm 35 & used to take this pill in my early 20's as well. It's has always helped with my acne. I rarely get breakouts like before. I had an IUD for years too, but didn't like the spotting always at the wrong time.  So I went back on the pill. My skin has never felt and looked this  good.  However, I am also dealing with the random spurts of depression and lack of sex drive. That really sucks.  I do feel moodier than normal. My boyfriend has also noticed the change. I stay on it because it does it's job. Just got to deal with the side effects."


"I was put on this medicine for post traumatic stress disorder. 1st day took about 4 hours and bam total toilet bound but after that good and gassy on 3rd day. So far so good. Been on a lot of medicines but they always burnt out within a week. "


"I took this for my  chronic central pain state and it was a very effective pain killer as long as Tapentodol not taken simultaneously, then skin itch develops at low dose of EXTENDED RELEASE (capsule) 100mg nocte and 50mg morning. The itch was severe by time dose increased to 200mg am and nocte but no,other side effects except possible responsible for my delayed circadian Rythm disorder. Waking constantly before 4am sleeping 4-11am so very inconvenient, but others side effect free and a good pain killer.  Remember to check if you have been prescribed the normal tablets or extended release capsules and that pharmacy has given you the correct kind."


"Suffered for a few years with painful gout attacks. Tried a few different things but nothing really worked for me. A doctor had a trial bottle of Uloric 80mg and it changed my life. It did take a couple of months before it brought my uric acid levels down and the attacks stopped. In fact it was probably worse for the first month. But I stuck with it and turned the corner. I can now enjoy all the foods I used to eat without the consequence."


"I was on the pill for about 6 months before I tried the patch and to be honest I wish I went with the patch earlier. Theres no hassle with remembering everyday like you do with pills and so far its really effective!(been on it for 3 months) My only side effects are tender breasts an feeling hot often. Also with the patch my sex drive increased :) I would definately recommend it"


"Very positive. Reduced senseless anxiety though a perceived negative is that it also aids in supressing useful anxiety. For example, situations of potential physical conflict that pre Cymbalta I wisely walked away from I tend not to do whilst taking the drug. It doesn't make me angry or violent it simply makes me less concerned about the possibilty of a negative outcome."


"I was recently diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis at the age of 45.  Very early stages according to my doctor.  He placed me on Sulfasalazine.  Started 1 pill per day for 2 weeks then 2 a day the next week then 3x per day the following week.  When I made it to the 3x per day I had a terrible reaction.  Severe nausea, headaches, and sensitivity to light and noticed I felt weak and was  about to go to the emergency room.  I stopped immediately and felt better within days.  I'm diabetic and tested my blood sugar and did notice a massive drop on this medication. The symptoms I was having could have been low blood sugar.  The sulfasalazine may have reacted to my metformin to cause low blood sugar.  I was switched to Plaquenil."


"The first few weeks that I started taking this pill, the worst thing that happened to me was my face was a little dry but nothing a moisturizer could not fix. I am on it for my period disorders. I would have a period for 8 to 9 days, every 2 months, sometimes every 2 weeks, it was just messed up. So my doctor put me on this pill. My period is now 3 days long, I could wear a pantyliner the whole time, and be perfectly fine. The dryness on my face went away and I haven't gained any weight or something crazy of that sort."


"I went through a traumatizing story but, I rather just tell you the thoughts on lutuda. Unfortunately, I'm on it due to suicidal thoughts according to these amazing doctors  (being sarcastic!). I wasn't suicidal the least. But, I've been on this medication for over a month I'm taking lutuda at 80 mg and cymbalta at 30mg. Latuda is working for depression but, I still cry everyday because of my experience which was horrible.. I'm taking cymbalta for chronic pain and its helping, I rather take only cymbalta I don't feel safe with latuda I honestly do believe latuda is for personality disorder and I don't even have that.. But, the doctors keep giving me drugs I do not need to stabilize me.  I want to get off asap"


"After two weeks using Spiriva the wheezing and loose phlegm have all but disappeared."


"I've been on Lutera for 6 weeks now. Only con is acne which is very mild. I'm 5'8 & 117 lbs. I've gained 7 pounds so far which I love since I have a fast metabolism. My breast grew also. I love Lutera so far. I'm looking and feeling great."


"I was suffering from disabling diarrhea and nausea from a strong Chemotherapy while I was hospitalized After taking one 4 milligram size of this pill I felt completely better!! Night and day!! More please.. if I can ride these though what are anticipated to be the worst medical days of my life.. I'd call it a Miracle pill for me.."


"Was on Lexapro, first 10mg, then up to 20 after two weeks. It worked for the anxiety component, but my depression spiralled out of control to the point that I was starting to have suicidal thoughts, and had missed work because I was in a very very dark place. Also, I had almost no sexual function at all. I had no drive, no desire, I was functional but had very little sensation and it was almost impossible to get to the finish line. My doctor stopped the lexapro and started me on Bupropion XL 150. After a week on that I am like a 15 year old again in the sex drive department! My libido is through the roof all the time, and I have wonderful sensation and I am VERY VERY VERY happy about that! Time will tell, but this is a solid 10, or 11. Yay."


"Horrible. I'm 5 feet and 2 inches and I should be around 108 pounds. Within 3 weeks this pill has made me EXTREMELY hungry like I've never been before. Also gained 10 pounds in 3 weeks! I would not recommend:("


"5'4 African American Female-

Beginning weight: 208lbs

Weight after 2 week trial: 197

6 days after increasing dose: 193

No exercise.

Side effects: no energy, Dramatic decrease in appetite, insomnia, increased heart rate, increased anxiety, and unusual anger.

I'm losing weight, rapidly, but is it worth it?"


"The first week of taking the pill I felt very nauseous. By the second week I was extremely moody. I'm towards the end of my third week and so far so good. I don't have any more nausea or moody swings. I feel like my sex drive has stayed the same. Although, there is a problem I don't know if it's the pills or my period, but I noticed I have broke out a little more than usual. I'm hoping this will go away after starting my second pack."


"Balanced me out and cleared up my face - and of course keeps me from getting pregnant."


"I guess it could have happened on any pill but I got pregnant using this product. My employer switched insurance providers and the forced me to switch my pills 6 months later I am almost 3 months pregnant.  I guess it is a chance you take but I can't help but feel this pill is less effective, since I have been on the pill for over 8 years."


"For my torn rotator cuff  I Was prescribed hydro 10/325 (yellow 3601) and there must be something about these (time release or other) but they're not very effective as far as my experience. When I received a refill (what a hassle) I went to different pharmacy and got the UO3 white oval 10/325 and they were 100% better. Took less pills to ease the pain (8 on the pain scale) and after 1 more refill stopped taking. It's a shame that people who are legitimately in pain have to go thru so much hassle to get the prescriptions they need. (People who don't need get huge quantities and sell for huge profit)."


"Alongwith physical therapy, flexiril worked pretty well."


"I'm a 22 year old male and I've been on Concerta for a week now.  Like another person said below, so this is what it feels like to be normal.  It is such a relief to be able to access my brain when I want it.  I am able to put sentences together without struggling to get it out.  I'm able to motivate myself easily.  It almost feels like time moves slower, I don't feel rushed anymore.  People are able to talk to me without me interrupting to blurt out what I was thinking.  I can sit down and start something and continue to do it until it's done. I don't have the urge to jump up and do something else.  But I also feel really draggy when I get home and the meds start to wear off, it's actually very frustrating."


"Suffer from IBS and have chronic constipation.  This medication gave me some relief the first 4 days and from there it was all downhill.  I now have diarrhea along with stomach cramps and can't leave the house due to these horrible side effects. I am on the lowest dose and have even tried to take it ever other day and then seem to revert back to constipation.  I have been in bed all day today and feel sick with stomach cramps and feel very tired.  I would not recommend this medication.  Think I'll try Metamucil from now on and see how that works.  Due to the IBS I am unable to eat most fibrous foods. I am very thin and linzess is causing more weight loss.  Not a good medication."


"I started taking Calan (Varapamil) 20 years ago. It decreased my migraines from monthly, to only getting them every five years. So obviously I think it works amazing. 120mg per day, and I take extra if I feel like one is coming on. More recently I also started taking 400mg magnesium, and I think that has helped also. "


"I had Mirena inserted 3.5 months ago. Your healthcare provider will inform you that the first 3-6 months after insertion can be rough, but I want to warn everyone who is considering getting Mirena that this is NOT a joke. If you enjoy bleeding for 2-3 weeks out of every month, then Mirena is the birth control for you. Since the insertion, I have not had more than one consecutive week without any kind of spotting or bleeding. I also want to add that Mirena was recommended to me because of severe cramps that the Pill did not alleviate, but my cramps with Mirena are worse. I sometimes get dizzy/lightheaded from them as well. Apparently this is all considered "normal" in the first 6 months and I am nearing my breaking point."


"I started taking mirtazapine on the advice of my psychiatrist 5 months ago, in October of 2014! The doctor suggested this because of my panic disorder my general anxiety and my insomnia! I was on paxil and celexa years ago, but I find mirtazapine better in the sense that it has less side effects and feels almost like I'm taking nothing at all! There is no apathy no drugged feeling like SSRI can cause! I must mention that it took me about 4 weeks to feel clear headed taking mirtazapine! First 4-6 weeks I did feel zombied, but better then the zombie feeling one gets from poor sleep! There are also zero sexual side effects! Only problem I experienced is i gained 7 lbs in the 5 months but the weight gain stopped, I work out and it stopped the weight gain"


"1st day of MS Contin 30mg twice a day.  I have been taking 6 Percocet a day and still in substaintial pain.  So far with this new drug I am still in pain, but very manageable.

I am heading for lower back procedures and possible surgery, hope to be off or at least reduce pain medicines over the next few month, but for now I will take manageable pain."


"I had a spinal tap recently and unfortunately was in the small percentage of people that have spinal headaches from this procedure. I've had migraines forever but a spinal headache is by far the most debilitating experience. I was prescribed fioricet and was taking 2 every 4 hours it did nothing! I was back hospitalized the next day. So this may work great for migraines but anyone prescribed this for spinal headaches it does not work."


"I haven't been on Soma in a few years. However,  today I was experiencing severe neck and shoulder pain and decided to take one. The pain was completely gone within 15 minutes, total pain relief. I have been taking narcotic pain meds but none helped like the soma and as fast. Narcotics pain meds aren't so good for muscle pain and tension"


"Musician... Play twice if not more every weekend.... Got to the point where I was bleeding over my guitar and couldn't use certain fingers. After the first application of the cream within hours everything calmed down.. No inflammation.. Amazing cream!"


"I have been bleeding for 2 months straight, nonstop. I am not a happy camper. I only got this shot to stop my cycles for a bit, but I got totally the opposite. I will not get another shot,  ever."


"The safety cap is very difficult to open. Tried for a half hour. Finally got it open...don't push down too hard!"


"Diphenhydramine is the "nuclear option" for my hay fever.  It absolutely stops the allergic reaction.  It's also an unstoppable sedative that will put me to sleep for at least 3 hours."


"Since starting Cymbalta I feel as though I have gotten my life back.  The daily pain is gone.  I can do whatever I want to do now.  When I do to much I might be sore but I rebound fast.  Also, I take Celebrex and Ambien."


"I felt drained went to doc and they tested me for testosterone. Was at 132. Been taking Fortesta 75 days now. Had lab results show today at 90. Dropped 42 for whatever reason. Still feel like crap. Have an appointment next Monday to see what doc thinks. I am doing 4 pumps of Fortesta a day since start, feel worse now than ever."


"This medication has done wonders for my anxiety and associated anxiety side-effects such as sweating, etc. I've tried everything in the book and this old-timer finally has done the trick."


"This pill was complete hell for me. It has made my anxiety about getting pregnant even worse. I get migraines and I am never hungry. I've lost 12 pounds and now in my fourth month of taking the pill, I can say I am really excited to start a new pill next month. Beginning this month, my breasts became really tender making my anxiety even worse! My cramps still exist and it does a good job at regulating my period, but my period starts and stops throughout the week of the placebo pills."


"I started taking this for a while to help with my migraines. The first two weeks it worked and then the doctor upped my dose to use it as my seizure medication as well. When he upped the dose apparently my body did not like that and my migraines came back, just going back down didn't do the trick. After about a year of being off of it and trying 6 other prescriptions, my new doctor said she didn't understand why they had come back when the dose was upped and maybe that it was totally out of my system we could try again. I went back on it and my migraines have decreased from one every day meaning literally 7 days a week to about 3 or 4 a week, but no soda like others stated and this time I had to quit smoking cigarettes because they tasted stale."


"So far so good. This is the only medicine I have been on for depression but have had depression and anxiety for years. I feel it has really helped. I was also given Xanax for anxiety but feel I don't even have to really take it because Pristiq is helping with that too. I lost a lot of weight but finally have an appetite again after not having one because of weeks of depression. I recommend anyone try this. It definitely made me feel better, more energy and a happier state of being. Only side effect so far is a little trouble sleeping, clenched jaw sometimes and nausea when you first start but that went away once I ate something."


"I started Subutex treatment 1 year ago, I could not have made it this far without the subutex and my therapist. The key to this medication being successful is being 100% ready to stop using and having a healthy support system (eg. family, friends) You yourself have to WANT to stop using. Trying to stop to make others happy doesn't work, trust me I tried a few times and failed miserably. I am continuing my subutex treatment for pain management due to a severe back injury and it works very well."


Polysporin First Aid Antibiotic Ointment

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"I was allergic to this. Just as bad as I was when
I used Neosporin."


"I have been on Viibryd 10 mg for about a month. For the last week or so I have become a nasty monster that no one wants to be around. Getting in touch with my psych to get me off this asap!"


"I have had 3 Kidney Transplants and I've been on Cellcept 2 different times. The last time I was on Cellcept, for 7 years it worked well until I developed Cellcept Colitis. I was extremely sick and found myself in the hospital. The doctors discontinued Cellcept and now I am on Imuran."


"Unusual tiredness and loss in stamina"


"Wonder and reconcile pill, being using it for 2 years I am extremely satisfied. Advised it to my divorced friend to see his doctor, he started using the pills (10 mg) with sporadic women who knew his wife. Those women start spreading news about his sex performance. Then the ex-wife decided to reconcile and live with the ex-husband. Wonderful and life restoration pills. Guys, contact your doctor, life is so beautiful with having satisfied sex."


"I have been on Gianvi on and off for about 2 years. I went on it to help my acne and to lighten my periods. Period is a little heavy the first day or so then completely goes away by the 3rd day of white pills so no complaints there. Although my acne is TERRIBLE! It's a great pill for someone that doesn't get acne but I already suffer from it so I will be switching soon."


"Subutex has changed my life. It's improved the quality of my life and family. I am able to function on a daily basis and be the mother my two beautiful boys deserve. I had a reaction to the generic buprenorphine (GI, abdominal pain). I am very upset that you will no longer be making the brand name Subutex as this has had a huge impact on the quality of my life. I'm hoping the other generic buprenorphine will work out for me."


"Started using for Fibromyalgia first.  When diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis my doctor upped my dosage to 50mg each night.  Not really sure which Interstitial Cystitis or medication for other conditions are helping or hurting.  I haven't found the magic pill that really helps with any of my conditions as I'm in a constant flare with several at a time on a daily basis.  This does help you sleep.  I've been on it for yrs and haven't gained any weight (probably due to other medicines that take away my appetite).  All in all, if you have never tried this for Interstitial Cystitis pain; try it.  Everybody is different & this medicine just might be the right one for you."


"I can't say enough good things about it. The difference between my fever blisters with and without the pill is truly like night and day. I started taking 1 pill as soon as I see a bump or feel tingling and the symptoms are reduced by >60%. Definitely worth going to a doctor to get a prescription!"


"This is the only medicine I use for a cold or sinus pressure."


"I follow my derms instructions to a T and only apply a PEA SIZE amount to the affected areas of my face nightly after a mild foaming cleaner. Make sure to avoid the eye and lip area by a few cm at least! my derm also recommended vanicream moisturizer to help combat dry/red/peeling skin and it's been a lifesaver to use after the cream has soaked in. The first week I used the cream, my skin consistently looked better even OVERNIGHT! My existing pimples were smaller, my skin tone was visible smoother and brighter, and when I felt my nose and chin (usually rough and bumpy due to white heads) it felt smooth and clear. Hasn't helped with my huge nose blackheads as much- I'm hoping with time these will fade too."


"I knew going into it that the Mirena device was going to hurt, but being that I have a very high pain tolerance and have gotten used to lots of uterine pain (I've had really heavy periods accompanied by intense cramping since I was nine), I really didn't think it would be all that bad. I was wrong! I'm so glad I had my fiance drive me and pick me up to the actual insertion appointment; after I got it, the doctor asked me to sit up and I almost fainted. My blood pressure dropped and I thought I'd be sick. It hurt a whole lot whenever I sat or bent over for the first week and a half to the point where I thought something was wrong and kept checking the strings to make sure it hadn't perforated. It works well and I love it now.. but the initial pain is BAD."


"Very sedating."


"My Doc gave me a titration pack of Viibryd and after the second week, at 20mg, I feel pretty good. I continue with the third and fourth week packs, going from 20 to 40 mgs, and begin to get side effects:
I get spaced out, lose my train of thought, my short-term memory goes out the window, etc etc.
So I reduce the dose back to 20mg and I am pretty good, still some space and memory issues, but not serious, and my mood is stable. And my libido is back!!
But: I have been eating like crazy, ice cream, cheese, bread, eating, eating, eating. Mostly ice cream, like it's the greatest thing in the world. I have an appetite that won't go away! I've had a stable weight for decades and gained 12 lbs in the last month or so (6'@196) and counting."


"Quit smoking June 15th 2011. Chantex took the edge off the nicotine withdrawal. I had smoked for 40 plus years. I had tried everything but this did the trick. Don't be fooled, you have to want to quit."


"spoting for 1st 3 months, have had one in for about 4 and a half years but am feeling really tired lately even after a good night sleep, low libido and a bit irritable lately. Occasional pain in pelvis but otherwise haven't had a period since the spotting when it was inserted."


"Chose Skyla over Mirena because less hormones and smaller in size. Insertion hurt soooooo badly, and I'm not sure having the IUD is worth it anymore. I've been on my 'period' for 3 weeks now, bleeding nonstop. Ever since I've had the iud inserted, my periods have become so irregular and long. In terms of birth control, it is effective. But nonstop bleeding isn't worth it."


"I've tried several medications and so far this one has been the best anti-depressant that prevents panic attacks. I used to have at least three a day, now I only get them in extreme circumstances like when a family member passed away.
It used to be dangerous for me to drive since events on the road would trigger a panic attack. Life is a lot easier on Zoloft."


"I had the mirena inserted on 5/1/17, before been suggested by my doctor I was on a lupron injection, which was throwing my body into menopause , being I'm only 38. My doctor highly suggested Mirena . It wasn't a bad experience having it placed. I spotted at insertion, no cramps. However the next day and every day since I've had the worst cramps, I started spotting a week after insertion and haven't stopped, I've also noticed I'm starting to get acne . I see my doctor in three weeks, I'm seriously considering getting it removed. I got it to keep from having the surgery of having the lining of my uterus abolished. Really considering the lupron injection again, no pain or bleeding with it. I don't want  the surgery , due to I'm getting married"


"Very thin woman age 58 my first experience with this medicine was excellent. Now the generic Megestrol Does nothing for me. Went through 9 bottles with no weight gain. "


"This medicine works perfectly for my otherwise 2-3 sleepless night per week!

My psychiatrist prescribes me 22.5mg, right before bed, a bit more that the recommended dose of 7.5-15mg. (I'm a big guy.) She warned me not to take it more than 3 times per week, or else dependence and tolerance would almost certainly develop. Rarely (about every three weeks) I need 30mg; my doctor knows about and approves of this.

I find it especially useful after a long, late day at work. I usually get off of work between 11pm and 1am. On occasion, I have to wake up early, after a late night. Without Doral, it would take 2 or 3 hours to relax, and although I would prefer the natural route, I don't always have that luxury.

It gives me a deep 7-8 hour sleep."


"I was involved on an job related accident 3-18-95. I had 2 major surgeries on my back. I have been on Duragesic patches, spinal cord stimulator, morphine pump, Actiq lozenges. I have received more relief from hydrocodone and have led a more productive life along with returning back to work full time. "


"My 9 yr old son starting taking this medicine 1 month ago. He was on Medadate CD for 3 yrs before this. It has been wonderful so far.  His grades, homework time, handwriting, behavior and overall outlook on things have changed for the better.  The side effects are no appetite and trouble settling down at night but they are getting better. My only advise is to feed them a very good breakfast before giving the medicine and have good meal waiting when they come off."


"I got my Skyla IUD today. I have literally never written an online review but wanted to contribute here. Ladies, like many of you, I was nervous. I never considered an IUD until my doctor suggested. Insertion was quick and not bad. The first part felt like getting a pap with a bit more pain. My cervix is tilted forward so it took a few minutes to get the right angle- that was the worst part because I was scared something was wrong. The actual insertion was painful but quick! My doc is experienced. I tried to use my mindfulness skills to keep breathing. I also focused a lot on relaxing my body to "welcome" my new friend, Skyla :) Afterwards I walked home. A few hours later I have a little spotting and feel tender/crampy. Will update soon."


"Ampyra has been great for me.  One of the biggest improvements is that I can stand up for longer periods of time.  Before, I got tired and had to sit within 5 or so minutes.  Now I can stand longer.  My legs don't feel quite so heavy and my foot drop is better.  A couple of times, by accident, I have missed taking my medicine and the change was very evident.  When I got back on schedule, again I was much better.  I am so glad to have this medication!"


"I have been on Levora for around 4 years and have never had negative side effects. Levora did not make me gain any weight, or cause mood swings.

One great thing is that Levora has lightened and shorted my period time. I now only have a light period for 3-4 days.

I love this birth control!
My only complaint is the price."


"Started on the 10mg as needed about 3 years ago and the results are impressive. At 63, it was getting more and more difficult to become and stay erect and wasn't lasting. The 20mg had me walking around with a full erection without any stimulation like being a teenager, but had headaches and stomach upset. Less side effects with 10mg and almost none when using them cut in half. The 5mg are still plenty effective for at least a day and a half. Cutting the 10mg in half gets the price down, but still pretty expensive. However, I wouldn't want to be without it now."


"I have been on this medicine for only about a week. The first day I took it, I got a migraine and the pain relief was similar to a tylenol or an ibuprofen. The next day (day 2) I took my daily dose, (I may either take 1 at a time twice a day or 2 at a time one time per day) so I took two this time and I felt much better than day one. My body adjusted well. My dose that I was given was VERY small to begin but my doctor said he will up my dose in December at my follow up visit. I take it everyday (BUCCAL FILM) which tastes minty but can get stuck on my teeth and takes 30 mins to dissolve. It kicks in about 20-45 mind after taking, but I get the full effect HOURS afterwards. Ok start to a new life without hardcore pain meds. Not great but ok."


"Well I'm pretty iffy on this still. I got my implant July 26th 2015 it healed perfectly. Couple weeks go by amd I start v bleeding lightly. I had a 21 Day Period. It got heavy near the end. Ugh. So then I had around 9 days of peace and then it started up again at the beginning of Sept 2015. Currently on my 15th day of it again. I am drinking lots and lots of water. I want to take it our yet I don't because I hope that after these phases it will be much much better. "


"I've had this implant for about 2 1/2 weeks now and have not had bleeding, cramping, or any other that other stuff, but what I do have a serious pain at the injection site. How long is this going to last. It's so bad some times I can't move my left arm in fear of the pain."


"This is my first time ever taking any type of birth control and it is going pretty well. I'm on the third month. The beginning of the first month I was really moody but it went away. Periods are much lighter. My appetite has increased. I don't have acne anymore."


"This med took about 2 years to take full effect. I have been taking 200mg for 12 years. I have to take in the morning, night dose makes it wear off too soon. (Increasing chance of migraines)

Pros;  I Went from weekly migraines (hemiplegic, cortical depression,  pain) to 2-6 per year, now only Brought on by extreme stress and/or extreme wind. I unexpectedly became more easy going, I no longer sweat the small stuff.

Cons; Lamictal has extreme and terrifying withdrawals, I can tell when I've missed a dose by vibrations in my teeth and face, and if longer than 48 hours I get extreme fear, headache, double vision, debilitating sadness, and super hypersensitive to sound. Less severe is hair loss, but so worth the life without severe migraines"


"Mucinex D is great.  I have never had any insomnia or side effects from it. I follow the recommend dosage which is one pill every 12 hrs. I recommend this for everyone to try."


"I have been on Brintellix for about 3 weeks now due to depression and anxiety. I have noticed increased energy, some nausea & headaches (usually on an empty stomach), some loss of sleep, and nightmares. The worst of the nausea and headaches lasted for about the first 4 days and was infrequent usually for about 90 minutes after taking the pill (I take it at night now before bed).  Impressive improvement in the large emotional mood swings and anxiety I was experiencing was quick.  I have never taken anything before.  Brintellix has improved my symptoms and quality of life.  The benefits definitely outweigh any side effects I have experienced."


"1st day and I will update yall. I weigh 195lb and mother of two. I work full time and constantly going with my daughters who are active.  Lets see if this pill works. I will be honest I am feeling a little slow but it just feels like I have had a few beers - nothing scarey ladies. Follow me"


"If I take Imitrex Nasal spray 20mg in first 2-3 min when symptoms of Cluster Headaches start it's great chance that my headaches will last max 20 min, but sometimes doesn't work at all."


"Medicine made me dizzy and nauseous.  I actually got anxious taking anti-anxiety medicine. Had to stop"


"This made me very angry and loss of hair, hostile and wanting to hurt myself."


"I took Enbrel for AS for about 3 years.  I noticed a huge improvement in joint swelling after the first dose.  Enbrel really helped my joints feel great.  I was even able to attend aerobic classes!  Unfortunately, on year three of treatment, I developed a life threatening infection in my spine.  I also suffered heart valve damage.  Both of these were declared to be due to the Enbrel.  I knew the risks when I began taking this drug.  It gave me almost three years of feeling great and leading a normal life.  It also almost killed me...."


"Taking 500mg twice a day for 7 days. With what seems to be chronic BV (no odor but itching/irritation and constant INSANE amounts of discharge) this is only the second time I've been on it. The first time, I never finished it because it was to the point if I even opened my mouth I would throw up! This time around (I'm only on day 2), I've completely lost my appetite. The very first pill I took, I got very light-headed - almost high - and I haven't eaten in 2 days but I'm sitting on the toilet for half an hour, the itchy/irritation almost seems to be getting worse (does it get worse before it can get better??) and I've gother awkward tingly feelings"


"I was put on Nexplanon in May of 2015. Iv had it for almost a year. Let me say I'm so ready to get it taken out. Iv gained weight, I have really bad mood swings, I have bad cramps in my stomach, I have cravings, my breast enlarged big time, and it makes my arm hurt. I can't even use my arm for long time and it's killing me. I can't even bench or do push ups and my arm hurts. Sometimes it aggravates me and feels like its poking me. I've had nothing but trouble since I've got this thing."


"Been using a couple times a week for 4 years for DDD pain.  Some days it works, some days it doesn't. No side effects."


"January 2015 I was on Remeron 15mg by April 2015 I was at 45mg Remeron.  I felt normal and happy but I gained 26lbs.  Sept 2015 I was switched to Effexor 150mg  because of issues caused by the weight. By October I was on 300mg Effexor.  Today is day two of 150mg Wellbutrin.  I am suffering headaches from going from Effexor to Wellbutrin.  Tomorrow I increase to 300mg Wellbutrin. I can say that day two on Wellbutrin and I am not feeling as numb (unemotional) as I was two days ago. That's a positive.  This is definitely a rollercoaster ride in trying to find the right meds to help with my major depressive disorder, anxiety/panic attacks and insomnia.  My only regret is that I didn't get help sooner.  Instead I suffered alone for years."


"The only antidepressant that has actually given me energy.  It's better then any SSRI or SSNRI on the market.  I look forward to taking it every morning.  "


"I had my latest infusion yesterday. It just started to kick in. My fatigue is slot nonexistent and I have the energy that I used to have with Humira."


"I got Mirena today because I couldn't remember to take my daily birth control pill. I have a son now who is 3 months old and we can't have anymore for a while. But I've read several reviews and done lots of research about Mirena and I finally got it and I'm so happy. I was terrified about the insertion but it didn't even hurt at ALL. I didn't even realize the doctor had done it. I am having some very, very mild cramping but I don't even need to take anything. I would highly recommend this to anyone. Trust me the anxiety of getting it is the worst part. I'm going to love 5 years of protection without any responsibilitys."


"I was prescribed Bactrim 2x a day for 30 days, for Staph Infection. However, after taking it for about 7 days, I developed a rash. The rash did not itch, but started at my shoulders and went down to legs. I've now begun taking Benadryl to counteract symptoms. So far, it hasn't helped, rash still there. As far as the Staph infection, it looks a lot better."


"My five year old was prescribed this medicine after he started having breakout seizures on his other medicines. After about two weeks the seizures had not decreased and he started complaining of severe eye pain. A visit to the eye doctor confirmed very high pressure in his eyes. It did not work well for him."


"When I started Zoloft I had tremors.  My initial dose was 100mg, but after a few months I still had issues with anger and sadness.  My dose was increased to 150 mg and I seemed to be doing better.  My sad thoughts went away.  I had no desire for sex at all.  I still felt like I could sleep all day and all night every day.  I just recently switched to Wellbutrin XL.  It was hard on me coming down from the Zoloft.  I became more sad, depressed, angry, hostile.  A couple of times I had suicidal thoughts (didn't have before or while taking Zoloft).  Pros no weight gain with Zoloft.  Cons had to cut back on my caffeine, no sex drive at all, and just didn't quite work good enough for me."


"I was diagnosed as bipolar in 2007. I've been on and off a plethora of different meds. In Nov. 2015 my nurse practitioner put me on 600mg/day of Lithium Carb CR. At first my emotions were all over the place then things began to level out. For first time in years I actually felt SELF motivated! My nurse pract. said the blood test looked bad for my kidneys and thyroid. My pcp said the opposite.  I didn't care; I was ALIVE again! Then about 10 days ago I felt the  first slip and now I'm in free fall. I'm so tired of fighting."


"I can walk without limping now. That's all I wanted. "


"my sister was diagnosed with nsclc adenocarcinoma, egfr+, stage iv, inoperable, non extrathoracic involvment. Metastasis was initially found in ipsilateral supraclavicular lymph gland which was surgically removed. Chemotherapy for three months with alimta and cisplatin with good results (1/3 of initial tumor disappeared) but then became static. Then change of therapy for a second line chemotherapy but after a month tumor was static. Then finally, iressa was prescribed. She is being taking the wonder pill for just three months and scan proved the tumor is impressively shrunk!! There are no side effects other that dry face skin. We are so grateful for this miracle pill."


"I developed cystic acne, I'm guessing as a result of hormones, stress, and genetics. My doctor and I changed what we were using during the second visit, since we were doing some trial and error (figuring out what works). Since my skin is not sensitive, we went from a combination of doxycycline, tretinoin, and clyndimicine (idk how to spell it) to a combination of tretinoin of higher strength, erythromycin/BP gel, and minocycline. My skin has cleared up in a matter of 2 months with the occasional pimples and some acne scarring."


"Honestly everyone's bodies work differently and I've heard horror stories about every type of birth control but this one has been really excellent for me. I've been on the depo shot for 5 years now (planning on switching soon). The shot does sting a bit so be sure it's injected into your hip instead of arm. First month I spotted nonstop, but I haven't had a single period since. No pregnancy scares. Very gradual weight gain for me, 25 lbs over the past five years. Cleared up my acne, have plenty of libido. I give it 10/10."


"I had been on a different BCP for over 20 years and had a generally low libido but pretty much no period with that pill. I went off to have a child then retuned to the same pill and became very emotional and depressed with a worse libido. My doctor changed me to Minastrin and my emotions were much better and libido improved also. I do get spotting the week before my period which is non existent. However now that I've been on this pill for over a year my weight has increased 14 pounds. I am so hungry and my blood sugar doesn't seem to be very steady ( I tend to get low blood sugar easily and am not a diabetic ). So now I'm really hungry and can eat as much as my husband and even though I'm exercising more I continue to gain weight."


"I am currently on 3200 MG a day (was on 2400 a day, but after 5 years started to develop a tolerance).  I have been put on it for my bipolar then taken off of it then put back on it for an injury to my neck.  After several nightmare drug trials including Geodon, Tegretol, Lithium, Seroquel, and Zyprexa and more... I will never again stray from this medication.  The ones in the list that did help caused horrific side effects mostly being a feeling like restless leg syndrome (except with Seroquel it was all over my body), and with Lithium I have never wanted to commit suicide as strongly as I did on the two times I attempted that medication.  Neurontin makes me calmer, sometimes giggly I admit, and sometimes zoned out but this is rare."


"After being on Tamaze for 15 years, I was told I need to go off it, as it is a drug of dependency & dangerous to mix with my pain meds long term. For the next 6 months without it, I was lucky to get 1 solid hr of sleep without waking every 10 minutes & would go for many days with no sleep at all. Eventually my doctor said having no sleep is just as bad for me long term & prescribed me Belsomra 20mg, as doesn't have the same chemical make up as most sleeping tablets. Even though expensive it has been a life saver for me and when I do lie down, I'm usually asleep for 5 or 6 hours solid. I have many side effects & allergies to most medications, but Belsomra has very few side effects, which I have none so far & worth ever $$"


"I've been on all sorts of meds to go monotherapy. Vimpat was the one. I did have a break through when I was on a super low dosage. At that point my Dr. Thought Topamax came out with an extended release and that just about killed ne. I went back onto Vimpat and felt like myself again. I am now still monotherapy and taking 200 2x day.  I'm thankful for this drug. I feel like my witty creative self and not dull or slow.  The only negative I can say is the price. Even with my insurance it's crazy. I use the coupon on the site too. It's just lots of money. Hope one day they release a generic one or lower the price."


"I just took Zyrtec for the first time last night. I slept great, but now that I am awake, I feel so tired. I am not experiencing any of my allergy symptoms, but I am on Nasonex too. Nasonex and Zyrtec work great together, the Zyrtec is the antihistamine, and the Nasonex is just a generic allergy medication. I am very sluggish, but people have said that it wears off within a couple of days. I am a little drawn back though, people have been saying it causes problems with their moods, but I trust my doctor who prescribed it to me. Hope you all feel better soon."


"43 yr old male.For me this is close to a miracle cure, it has given my life back. I have had stomach and esophagus lesions due to way too much aspirin/ ibuprofen/digesics/codeine trying to halt an attack. No more screaming in E.R rooms waiting for pethidine/morphine. No more thoughts off grabbing a drill to stop the throbbing pain. I actually have a life after 26 yrs of suffering 2-4 attacks a week each last up to 36 hrs each. Numerous preventive medicines didn%u2019t work. I am truly in debt to the manufacturers and the on call doctor who gave me to Maxalt. Takes about 40-90 minutes to work with a second dosage sometimes needed. My fear is the more i take it the less effective it will become as lately I need the second wafer."


"I take 50/ 500 twice a day .My glucose level is in the range of 150/330 despite using this medicine .I am going to consult my doctor soon for a replacement of medicine . I am also having side effects such as cold sweating ,skin rashes and I also fainted twice ."


"vomiting, mild skin rash, nausea, fever"


"I have been taking Sprintec for 9 months now and can't wait for my prescription to be up so I can switch. The first 2 months I experienced extreme loss of appetite, depression, suicidal thoughts, panic, anxiety and insomnia. The next 4 months I levelled off. My periods were PAINLESS and light! 2 months ago the bloating and weight gain began. I can't eat anything without feeling bloated/sick. I wake up in the middle of the night with menstrual cramps all throughout the month. I have put on 30 lbs in 2 months. I am an active person and a work 40 hrs a week. I eat a raw vegan diet, and I practice yoga daily. This amount of weight gain doesn't add up. The one positive about Sprintec is it prevents pregnancy, but I hate this roller coaster ride"


"Depressed yes, Been seeing my LCSW for a while told me i needed a SSR so off i went to my PCP and he told me to try Viibryd, I am 53 Male (no ED yet :)), high blood pressure medication, and back pain 5mg oxicotin 2 times a day as needed..I take this medication at 7:00 at night.. Sleeping was a problem the first two nights now i am sleeping a little better (any sound seem to wake me).. Medication seems to be working ok just finished the first week 10mg, seem to be getting a little throbbing on the right side of my head not a constant throbbing off and on during the day . .  Will update after the second week is finished"


"I was on generic Bupropion for almost 2 years (Hcl XL 150 mg) and it was ok. It did help with the depression but towards the end of the day (took pill 7 am) by 5 pm I was feeling down and irritable again, I never really thought about it until everything I've read about the generics having time release issues so I know it's not just me!  I def had more energy, and was good during the day, but 5pm I shut down emotionally. I tried switching to generic Bup Hcl XL 300 mg last year but only made it 5 days in before switching back due to anxiety/no sleep side effects. I really hated that my mail order RX company would switch manufacturer of my drug-one bottle was from Global and the next Actavis. Now on brand Wellbutrin XL300mg and hoping it wrks!"


Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation during Pregnancy/Lactation

"Bad after taste . Too fishy"


"This is my first time getting a YI and I tried to get an appointment with my doctor but they couldn't see me for another week from now so I went to the pharmacy today to see if I could get something to control the discharge and itching until I can see the doctor and they suggested that I get Monistat 7... so me being the naive person that I am was like oh okay that sounds great! So after I showered tonight I applied day 1 of the application and I promise you this is the worst pain I've ever experienced down there in my life! My vagina is on fire, it's itching and throbbing. I want to just wash this stuff out but I feel like I should give the product a chance. Whoever created this stuff need to readjust the formula because this sucks"


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"I drank liquids all day. Took my laxative at 2 pm then the suprep at 6 pm. Started going to the bathroom at 7pm & still  going at 1:45am. Second round at 6am. Don't know how I'm going to get this second round down. The taste is awful to my tastebuds & made me very nauseous. No cramping, a little chilled at times. I had some of mothers depends and put them on because it just happens before you can get there a lot of the time! Will be so happy when all this is over!"


"After a motor vehicle accident in 2008 I started having seizures. (grand mal) I just started on Keppra 3 1/2 months ago. 1000mg in the morning and again evening. I also take Gabapentin. 300mg 3 times a day. I haven't had a seizure since. (yay!) Not only that, but I feel 'alert' and I don't feel tired. The Gabapentin can make me feel a little sleepy, but after taking it in the afternoon I immediately take a walk outside or take a 20 minute power nap and then I feel great. I haven't had the side effects of mood swings or feeling tired or depressed. I didn't even realize before I started taking Keppra how "out of it" I felt at times. I'd gotten so used to feeling tired and 'unclear' in my head. Now that I'm on Keppra, I feel 'alive' again!"


"My Husband was given this medication due to suffering long term knee pain. He took it for approx 6 weeks max and had to stop.
The most awful side effects you can imagine for the whole time blighted him. Maybe he was just unlucky and this med didn't suit him but it's Cons certainly outweighed its Pros in his case.
Weight gain
Excess gas
Dizzyness
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Headaches......
Not a good one for him at all.

UK  Based."


"I used to have recurrent UTIs, and had no problems with other antibiotics. I hadn't had one in around 6 months, but am in week 7 of my second pregnancy and they've returned. I was given nitrofurantoin, 50mg 4 times per day.
The first and second dose made me incredibly nauseous all day, delirious and with a fever but freezing hands and feet. The 3rd and 4th mild nausea. I'm on day 2 and there are still mild cystitis symptoms, and again the 1st dose in the morning made me nauseous and delirious.
I'm too sick to leave the house to change my medication and have had to miss work, but I will definitely be asking for something else if ever prescribed this again."


"Bone pain, faster pulse rate, hot flashes. Don't know if I can continue taking this for 5 years."


"I was going for my first colonoscopy & my   Split Peg Prep Instructions were to drink 8 glasses of water  the day before, then take 4 Dulcolax, with water, followed by half the prep and the remaining prep the day of the colonoscopy. The Prep drink, although a lot of it and the colonoscopy were a piece of cake compared to the Dulcolax. Within an hour of taking the Dulcolax I felt out of it and then really dizzy. Then the hot sweats, followed by cold sweats and shaking. And cramps. Lasted around 4hrs. Never again. I do have to say this is the first time I have ever taken any form of laxative."


"This drug saved my life... All complaints aside, this time s a miracle drug, BUT, long term results vary depending on one's commitment to sobtiey. I've been taking Sub's on/off for five years. This MED had 2 basic function for me: Kept me "well" until more opiates are refilled/acquired & gave me the opportunity to shuffle my priorities so that opiates were no longer a priority. It took time for me to mature and commit to the lifestyle changes I needed so badly. Bottom line, this drug alone won't keep u clean m, but if you combine a regimen of support groups, commitment, and this medication I truly believe anyone can get off opiates. Good Luck.

Side effects: constipation, long term reduced energy.

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"I have been using Victoza since 05/15/12. After 3 months my daily Blood glucose readings range from 140 in the morning to 180 2 hours after eating and average in the 100 range before meals. My last A1C was 6.2 down from 9.2 prior to starting. weight loss was about 18 pounds, 185 down to 167. Also my triglycerides are also normal which they never were before. Other than the initial nausea the first week I have no side effects."


"Lexapro is very successful in decreasing my anxiety levels from moderately high to almost nonexistent. Before Lex, any kind of public speaking would give me HIGH anxiety (lots of physical and mental anxiety symptoms), whereas after Lex I felt close to nothing right before giving a very important presentation. Same with social anxiety - if you have it, symptoms will largely go away with Lex. It is really cool but also kind of scary how effectively this med takes away anxiety, to the point where sometimes I wonder, maybe I SHOULD be feeling anxiety in this situation?
Cons: I feel emotionally numb, fat, and constantly sleepy. Caffeine will be your best friend!"


"I am 18 years old and before Monodox I was on Minocycline for almost two years and it worked tremendously until about two months ago. My old breakouts came back much stronger and my dermatologist said that I had gained tolerance for the medicine. I continue to use benzaclin but I am now using Monodox. It seemed to work well at first although the doctor told me it would take about 3 weeks. I just finished my second week. Although I do still have breakouts, certain spots on my face feel very clean and have healing acne scars. Hopefully the rest of the breakout will clear up in this coming week but otherwise I have not experienced any side effects mentioned such as nausea or dizziness."


"I absolutely loathe this birth control. I've been on a low dosage estrogen birth control for 12 years.  My gynecologist switched me to sprintec after I had an ovarian cyst. I absolutely hate this form of BC. For someone who is in good health, happy, exercises, and has never experience bad cramping, I've experienced : horrible mood swings, weight gain, enlarged breasts, and awful cramping. I'm not one to usually write a review, my experience  has been so terrible I wanted to share. Try another form of BC."


"I have been using the pill for two and a half weeks now and absolutely love it. I had previously used Sprintec, a generic over the counter pill that was free, and prior to Obamacare was 9 dollars a month with my insurance. I changed pills after my insurance refused to allow me to take yaz and the next best option was this. My skin is more clear, my attitude is happier, my sex drive is through the roof, and I think depending on your natural level of hormones, this pill can do great things for you. I don't approve of the cost, but thankfully my doctor said he will supply me with free monthly trial packets until my insurance agrees to cover yaz."


"On Savella for about 3 months now, works great for me. So far no side effects."


"O M G   Where has this drug been my whole life?    I have only been on it for little over a week and already I am feeling "more than functional"!   So functional in fact that I am re-enrolling into school and getting my drivers license back. I feel like there's hope for me and i do in fact have a future, and people who love me.

like i said, i've only been on it for over a week.  I hope this keeps rolling the way it is now!

but definitely 10/10

Other drugs I have tried that were NOT helpful:   zoloft, escotalopram, effexor.  Not saying you should disregard them though. i'm supposing that different drugs help different people for different reasons. *shrug"


"After two weeks on this medication I got severe stomach pains and feelings of fullness.  The pains went away about three days after stopping this medication but three months later still have the fullness.  Now I have to have a camera put into my stomach to see what's going on."


"I started using the Nuvaring January 2016. At first I thought of it as a worry free BC where I don't have to worry about taking a pill at a specific time each day. However, as the months of me using it piled up, so did my mood changes, killer cramps from hell, and increased anxiety. I'm depressed all the time, anxious all the time, and I get mad at my boyfriend for no reason at all. He's asked me to see a counselor. That's how bad it's been. I also have a decrease in sex drive, vaginal dryness, and discomfort when having intercourse. I spoke to my gyno about my situation and she suggested leaving the ring in for 4 weeks rather than 3. After reading all these reviews, I decided to take out my ring today and I'm going back to my gyno tomorrow"


"I was not looking forward to having this after reading all the reviews in here. I asked for the numbing gel as I was that scared of it hurting. It didn't hurt putting it in the scope thing to open your vagina hurt me more. I've had it now 2 hours I am bleeding but was bleeding before I had it in. I've taken painkillers just in case it starts to hurt but can't feel any pain at the moment. I have really bad painful periods and was fed up of having the depo jab. Fingers crossed this will work but don't believe everything you read on here because it didn't hurt as much as people said on here it would. I spoke to 4 nurses when I had this inserted and all of them had the mirena and highly recommended it. Hope this works."


"CATSPAW I read your post....hang in there.  You say your legs hurt at night?  I am going through the sam thing.  I have difficulty walking too.  What I suggest to use (I use too) get yourself a pair of medical grade knee high compression socks.  These will help you heaps as they did with me.  I wear them all day and even when I go to bed.  Hang in there....Hope this helps."


"I overdosed on Ambien. Don't remember much of what happened but i wrecked my car, got pulled over. I do remember waking up at 10pm thinking it was 10am and I was late for school thats why I drove. I didnt go to the hospital. It's weird that I dont remember much like who I talked to or what I said. Traumatizing."


"I hated this bcp. I gained 15 pounds in two weeks, and I was depressed and crying all the time. It also gave me chin acne, which I never have."


"Hard to tell I'm even on birth control! After several pills in the past made me an acne covered, fat crazy maniac I swore off pills for 7 yrs. Gianvi is my first and only one! Only on 2nd pack but my horribly painful, heavy period is already so much better! Hardly any cramps, no bloating and much lighter flow. No acne, no emotional issues, I actually seem calmer! Breast have gotten a little bigger but no tenderness since the first week. Side effects I experienced the first week or so were headaches, breast tenderness & very tired. I almost stopped taking it and I'm so glad I didn't because it passed and now I have no complaints! You just don't know until you try!"


"I WISH I WOULD'VE READ THESE BEFORE! I've used the 1 day treatment before and had great results, but not this time. I want to straddle a cactus. I had the worst burning last night and still raw and itchy this morning... it's honestly worse than before I did the medicine. I will never purchase this again. lesson learned."


"This is the second statin I've taken and it too produces a lot of lower back pain, which I've had to endure. Exercise and stretching helps, but it's still there."


"My wife was prescribed Bontril as she was a bit overweight about a year after having our child. Three months later, she started having significant side effects which resulted in a full blown psychosis. Despite no prior mental issues, she was diagnosed with Schizo-Effective disorder at 32 years old, very late for a normal diagnosis of the sort.

Two visits to a mental health facility and four years later, she managed to return to the dermatologist who prescribed (and distributed out of his office) the medicine. Two months later she was dead. The autopsy was inconclusive and we are currently awaiting toxicology to confirm. Be very cautious of taking this medication."


"Hey!!

I was suffered by chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU) past 5 months, So initially i consulted a dermatologist and he said "It's just a food reaction so he gave some drugs", after 1 week it got worse and I'm worried but continued to take the medicine he gave. Parallely I searched about urticaria in internet and understood I have CIU and started worried every night i got this hives, it was painful to sleep (all over body), after some days i got on my face and head its was stressful and physically and mentally. Again I approached my doctor he said "it's not easy to identify why this hives occur", and he gave zyrtec 10 msg drug i use to take after my night meal every day. Later a month i asked my self why i need take this rest of my lif"


"Very helpful in reducing anxiety for me.  It is fast-acting, and it made a difference in me being able to keep up with my job.  Now, I'm on Klonopin though since the doctor said that it stays in the system longer for anxiety.  However, the fast relief of Xanax works very well when an immediate spike in anxiety happens.  The effects usually only last a few hours for me, and I can understand how it can be addictive for this reason, but it's been great for immediate panic symptoms and helpful with focusing.  I did not notice that "drugged up," foggy feeling on a small dose of .5 mg-1 mg as needed."


"20 years ago I suffered an ankle sprain and resulting nerve damage. Ankle pain everyday since then. That's when the fibromyalgia began - a few years later constant burning pain and muscle tenderness took over from head to toe. Don't like medicines much, but Savella is really necessary to me! It started relieving pain within 2 days, and I can now exercise and do just about anything without anxiety about pain catching up. Have been taking it for three months. Just a little bit of passing anxiety, occasional flushing, some tiredness. When starting, I had the nausea. That was remedied by eating a meal before taking it. My high blood pressure and heart rate treatment by Toprol is effective against those possible side effects. Worth the try!"


"I was a failing student, failing math 2 times. In my junior year of high school I took Adderall for the first time, on the first day of the school year. The first day of taking it was astonishing. I was very concentrated in math class, and that's not it, I had a desire to learn once I got into class. My grades improved to the high 90 percentiles, which I never thought I'd accomplish. But there are side effects to taking Adderall. For me it's dizziness for about an hour in, headaches on occasion, and being very sleepy around afternoon. I urge parents who have kids with ADD/ADHD to let your kids try it out for a month. It might save their futures. You can skip doses as much as you like, so I don't take it on summer break or weekends."


"You can go to qsymia website to get a discount. This is my third day on my try period. I paid zero dollars for my first two weeks due to the discount found on the website. I am excited "


"I have just started Savella. Been on it for only two months, but it is helping.  My energy level has increased and my "bad days" are not nearly as bad as they used to be.  I sweat like crazy, but I will take that over being so exhausted and in pain.  I feel more refreshed when I wake up, like I actually slept.  I was on Cymbalta before and took the life right out of me.  This is a huge improvement for me and I think things are finally looking up."


"I would like to say that I have been in pain for approximately 4 years and finally have met with a good doctor who has put me on this medication. I take 7.5 mg pill 4 times daily and it has helped me to be able to move around more as well as being able to get things done. I am glad to have found a good doctor to have helped me feel better, to not be so miserable, and I wish people would not talk about the bad of using narcotic pain relievers as it has been the only thing that has helped me ."


"My experience with Tretinoin Cream, USP .025%, has been awesome! I'm a 16 year old who started, from breaking out every day, black spots on my face everywhere, extreme cystic acne, I felt terrible. I remember looking in the mirror and feeling that I was beautiful BUT if only my acne could go away, there was always a but. In fact, I even cried at one point at how horrible my skin was, it seemed as if everyone noticed. I remember one girl even referring to me as "spotted bump face," in which she then proceeded to laugh, making a joke off of my insecurities. NOW 3 months later my face is absolutely smooth, I rarely ever wear make up, my spots are barely visible, and the acne? IT'S GONE! It's like a miracle. I recommend anyone to stick it out!"


"I have experienced flu symtoms within the first 48 hours, and severe joint and bone pain.  I feel much worse than before I started taking Boniva. "


"I switched to this brand because my local pharmacy didn't carry Tarina Fe. I was only on this pill for 4 days and within those four days I lost my appetite and had mild headaches. I didn't think too much of it until the fourth day when I had the worst migraine (the ones you feel in your eyes) of my life along with nausea to the point where I would get out of bed and start gagging. I felt so sick and my head hurt so bad that I couldn't even watch tv or listen to music to ease anything. However, within the four days I didn't cry as much as I did on Tarina Fe... which is worth something."


"I started on 20 mg of Latuda for bipolar and anxiety disorder. I felt the same as I always do during the first week of starting latuda. Then I upped it to 40 mg a week later and about an hour later I felt super tired , dizzy , confused , slow heart beat , and UN aware of what was going on around me. And to make it all worse I had trouble sleeping. But I felt so weak like I needed to sleep but couldn't. I'm unsure whether I should continue or discontinue it. Overall rating on this drug would be a 5. Those were terrible side effects and they hit me hard."


"I take dextroamphetamine for a different condition but I have noticed an increased sex drive which was a wonderful side-effect for my marriage."


"I loved this pill at the beginning, highly recommend it for young adults that are going through late teen puberty , it was great to start off on as a BC but after three  going on 3 1/2  years I began to notice my anxiety levels shot through the roof at the week before my period. I kept brushing it off as PMS but it started to become worse after I began to dread taking the pill after the 2 weeks of the pack, knowing my third week was coming up. Long term it did what a birth control is suppose to do, clear acne, didn't gain much weight (I'm very petite) and had my periods every month. Just know after 3 years I definitely started to get tired of a pill changing my moods HEAVILY. May be biased opinion but would not recommend to stay on this pill for Years"


"This has cured my MRSA 5 times now. It is the only thing that works for me."


"I feel that there is a lack of information..  Between the fight between drug companies and the Catholic church, with very partisan takes on plan B, somewhere in it we don't hear women's true experiences of the drug.  Perhaps, it is our "dirty secret" and getting the drug requires going into "the confessional" of the pharmacists for justifying why you need it. Yes, it should be available to women so that they have control of their bodies & is better than the alternative: an unwanted pregnancy  It is effective.However, there are side effects.  I have been feeling nausea, constipation, sleepiness and bloatedness for the past 5 days.  Contreptives have bad side effects.  Why can't men have to take it instead?"


"I have little to no acne thanks to these. The only problem I face is bloating"


"I've used many colonoscopy prep regimens and this is one of the best. My #1 choice is Pico Salax, which tastes good (like Tang), but is not available in the US. After that I'd prefer pills but those have never been an option for me. Suprep ranks next.

I have chronic severe constipation so I took an enema and Correctol in the days leading up to it.

I am infamous for not being able to keep colon prep solutions down. I am a BIG baby when it comes to drinking colonoscopy preps.

I chilled the solution and dulled my tongue with ice first--the whole tongue--sides, back, tip, etc. Then I drank it and IMMEDIATELY swished my mouth out with straight lemon juice (like you would with tequila!). Then Listerine. It stopped me from gagging."


"Had active life style was able to do 40-50 min tread mill workout (Run/Walk) and was able to participate in outdoor soccer. Lost gf, grandmother died , horrible boss in new job in 3 month  = 189/125 diagnosed accidentally

First 20mg (85% effective) , then 40 mg worked

Blood pressure: Normal , weight gain 30 pound added

Other impacts
Cramps while playing soccer. Enhanced sensation of muscle fatigue (post hitting ball) or muscle in body. Next day feel effects.

Stopped running / bike- ride rowing ok

Flaky Rash on elbows dime size /now double (Use moisturizer / Nivea aftershave on it works).
Weight gain depression
3 hours after taking Meds, lazy
Potassium sports drink helped muscle recovery feel good (Doctor say don't take potassium"


"I'm 38 years old and perimenopausal. I started this pill to regulate my horrific bleeding and cramping.  The first two months were AWESOME, but since that time I have been bleeding for six weeks straight.  My doctor advised that I skip the sugar pills and try a couple more weeks of the second pack and see if my cycle regulates. Into the second week of the second pack and I'm still currently bleeding and cramping and am stopping this medication today.  Also I gained 10 pounds,  feel "blue", randomly cry for no reason and have had extreme mood swings.  I would not recommend seasonique or any generic equivalent of this drug.  My next step is an ablation procedure.  : ("


"On week 2 of saxenda. I am down 5 pounds. No real side effects, other than starting to get a mild headache, which I struggled with before the drug. I am not a person who eats out of hunger, but rather out of boredom, so I was a little skeptical. I can honestly say, wow.. I am not ever really thinking about food. When I do have a snack, it is about a 10th of what I use to eat. So we will see how this goes. Good luck on our journey"


"Woke up to a severe bout of VERTIGO.  Had Meclizine on hand from post surgical dizziness.  Took one 25mg Meclizine, my regular vit. supplements, anxiety meds of one 1mg Klonopin.  Took about an hour but symptoms of vertigo are gone. Will see how it goes as the meds wear off and report back on results. I am sorry for any of you that are going through this malady."


"I have been suffering from a surgery on my back that went wrong. I have had 2 other surgeries in the last year to correct it and have had little recovery. I have been taking Norco 10/325 since then 6 times a day and because of it I have been able to still do stuff with my kids and family. I have had no adverse side effects. All my blood work comes back great. This is definitely a medication that works wonders."


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"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."


"My depression went away pretty quick, I was able to continue to nurse my newborn son. I took it for about 10 or 11 months it was so hard to stop taking. I had to split caplets up to cut myself down. "


"I have nerve damage caused by surgery for removal of a Bartholin's Gland cyst. The nerve damage causes me constant pain, when untreated, from a scale of 8-10. The Gralise (along with Norco) makes it tolerable and in the mornings, sometimes my pain goes all the way down to a 4 (not every morning). The side effects I have are dizziness, inability to find words, blurred vision, and, strangely (because of where my pain is), increased libido. I can't even sit in a chair, yet all I think about all day is sex. The Grailise has helped a lot with my pain, but I only rated it an eight because of all of the potential side effects. As soon as my doctor finds another treatment (like a nerve block), I'm going to get off of it."


"Before I had all kinds of problem like stomach aches and I was scared of everything and I lost 45 pounds. I have been taking Valium for about 10 months and I have gained almost all my weight back and I have no more problems at all."


"I am a 46 yr old female with generalized anxiety disorder and depression. I tried Zoloft because it helped 3 of my family members. Zoloft made me miserable! I ended up in the psych ward with severe anxiety, depression and nausea. My doctor took me off of Zoloft and put me on 10 mg Brintellix and I noticed a change pretty quickly. He also had me on 0.5 mg of Klonopin 2x a day. My nausea virtually disappeared and my anxiety/depression improved significantly. I had some lightheadedness and itchiness on and off but eventually that subsided. I've reduced my Klonopin to 1 pill a day. I'm still going to therapy and trying to exercise and read my Bible which helps, but the medication has been a Godsend so far. I highly recommend it. The only thing is it is expensive."


"I have been on 200mg of buproprion xl for about 2 years and I can say that it has had a great effect on my life.  First off, I quit smoking.  The urge to smoke was like, GONE!  My mood was great for about 1 1/2 yrs and I feel that this is a great medicine for most.  I did gain weight on it and my appetite has actually INCREASED, so I guess I am one of the unlucky ones.  I have noticed some withdrawal symptoms if I miss a dose, which is something else to consider.  It has stopped being effective for me and I am concerned about raising my dosage due to the withdrawal symptoms I have experienced.  I am constantly tired and lethargic and recently had a major depressive episode. "


"It is too expensive and the Amgen company will not help low income people.  The private foundations are out of funding.  It is not good."


"I have found SAMe to be superb at relieving the symptoms of depression. I live with chronic severe pain and even though my pain medicines are very effective depression was a significant part of my life until I tried SAMe. I can't take any of the tricyclic medicines - severe adverse reactions to that whole family of antidepressants but SAMe works and has no side effects at all. I just feel like me again."


"When Cymbalta became available I was trying it for dysthymia, but found my fibromyalgia and neuropathy became much better. I think it's worth trying, it worked wonders for me and I started taking it with the attitude that it wasn't going to work."


"SO far so good!  Otezla customer service are the best!  I have just started Otezla and no side effects at all -- in fact it seems I have more energy and less itching of my scalp already! No headaches or stomach issues, but will keep an eye out for that later. I am so happy to be able to try this drug as the biologics scare me with cancer issues. I will keep in touch!"


"HORRIBLE side effects and it was not worth it because it was something that didn't even cure me or made me feel any better."


"Myrbetriq worked well from the first week.  I have had a few "bad" days, but even these were not as bad as when taking other medications."


"Works fast and is best thing that I have tried for my panic attacks"


"I'm on week 4 and so far so good. The 1st injection was done with my nurse and went smoothly. About 3 days later, I started to experience extreme nausea anytime I ate something, so I didn't eat much the first week. My BS dropped from 300 to about 180.  The 2nd shot didn't go in as easily and kind of burned, but I wasn't as nauseous that next week. I had an idea that I probably did something wrong during that injection and my blood sugars doubled that second week. The 3rd shot I was really careful to pinch my fat and make sure it wasn't muscle and that time went smoothly and didn't burn at all. Wk 3 BS dropped to 105-140. I messed up Wk4 again and the shot burned and this time I got a bump. I think it was too close to the last injection site"


"I got the nexplanon in June 2016. I experience a few headaches and abdominal pain.

Today is July 19, 2016 and just got my period.. But its very light. Nothing heavy.

I'm drinking advil to calm the crams and make it my period stop. It really helps."


"This drug is amazing! I had my first baby and I gained so much weight, nothing was helping I tried every green tea there is and nothing helped I kept gaining weight! So I finally went to the doctor to see if there was something wrong with me and all my results came back normal. He then talked to me about a weight loss drug that's affective I said I would try it but I wasn't satisfied because I thought all these weigh loss medications are fake. I was 175lbs 5'0 I started adipex 37.5 on 5/17/15 and today 6/6/15 and I weight 159.9. That's 16 pounds in 3 weeks!!!!! I was amazed I was shedding off the weight so quick I couldn't believe the scale! I am so much happier and feel great my goal is to be back to my pre pregnancy weight 135!"


"I am so happy my doctor prescribed this to me. My breakouts were so bad before this it's so much better now. Love it!!"


"I seem to be doing very well on this medicine (was on Cymbalta for 2 years and it lost its purpose such as many antidepressants do). Zoloft is not supposed to wear off over time."


"Love the way this patch works!  It completely halted my hot flashes. I'd give it a 10 but, more often than not, I have a devil of a time getting the backing off. It is very aggravating. At first, I thought I might have gotten a bad batch, but they're all like that. Once I get it on, it stays on without any problems. Please fix the backing!!"


"I am on a much higher dose than most others here, 10 mg. I do have bipolar illness, perhaps that is why my cocktail also includes 400 mg lamictal and 25 mcg cytomel. I am stable after eight years with this combo. I still have manic episodes, but much more manageable, thank god! What is also nice is that the abilify is available as a generic drug. Beforehand it was $80/ month, even with excellent insurance. Worth a try!"


"I was taken to the ER with kidney stones and pyelonephritis. The pain was very severe but the fentanyl injection took my pain from a 9/10 to a 2/3 within about two minutes or less. It wore off within an hour and that is my only complaint. The Toradol helped me for longer."


"I feel great since starting Afrezza three months ago.  You get so used to the lows and the brain fog from high doses of the long-acting injections that you forget what it feels like to feel normal.  I cut down my basal and now I only get what I need, I haven't had a low or even felt one coming on in months.  I've lost 5 lbs and got back the stamina I had 20 years ago.  Starting Afrezza changed my life."


"Diamox put me in remission after about six months, but it began to cause tinnitus and hearing problems. My hearing is fine now, but I cannot take Diamox again if my PTC returns. Just something to keep in mind. Tinnitus and hearing issues are considered rare side effects, but they can happen."


"A really good friend of mine and I hooked up one morning and accidentally finished without pulling out. I took Plan b about 45 minutes later. That was May 3 and I am now 7 weeks pregnant... Plan b does NOT work so don't waste your money! Stick to the old reliable condom "


"My wife uses Xanax. She is bipolar II. She has a lot of depression and anxiety but not much hypomania. She takes two 1mg when she is having a really bad day which is about every other day. It knock her out for about four hours. Often times she will wake up and then about 4 hours later, she needs to take another Xanex. It helps in emergencies but does nothing for the underlying cause of her severe depression and anxiety. I'm glad it's there for emergencies though. I wish it did something to decrease the frequency of emergencies."


"I have been Contrave for a little over two months. With changes in my diet and some moderate exercise I have lost over 20lbs. The only side effects I have experienced have been occasional dizziness.  I am amazed at my my ability to control cravings and eat with in the parameters of a healthy diet with the aid of Contrave.  I do not believe I could have made such a drastic change in my lifestyle with out the aid of Contrave."


"I took the lowest dose 10mg. The first two days were great I had zero anxiety and felt okay with no side effects but slight lightheadedness. The third day... I was putting on my make up just before work and all of the sudden my pupils got huge and my heart started beating a mile a minute. This calmed down but happened again five minutes later. It started happening every 3-5 minutes and then my chest, feet, and armpits started burning. I started having a panic attack because I was so afraid of what was happening. I couldn't see right anymore and I was very dizzy. On the way to the hospital I thought I was going to die. My side effects were so severe. This happened for two days after. Doc flushed it out of my system. Beware of this medication"


"My son who was 7 months old at the time was prescribed amoxicillin for an ear infection (otitis media) that he had. This was the 3rd or 4th ear infection he had had since being born. Unfortunately, the medication was not effective at getting rid of his ear infection and so it had to be upgraded to Augmentin instead. The Augmentin cleared the ear infection up. My son had recurrent ear infections and ended up needing ear tubes (tympanostomy tubes) put in because of them."


"My practitioner was not allowed by the HMO to diagnose or treat fibromyalgia. She had to wait until my pain, fatigue and brain fog threatened my job and stressed me to the point of flunking the mental health quiz they give us. After the initial side effects, which I decribe as "itchy blood", I was more mobile and clear-headed, sleeping and waking on a normal schedule. I've never done that before. The withdrawals are weird, so I keep the old bottle handy from when I switched to time-release. I didn't realize how much pain I had been trying to cope with until the first time I ran out."


"I was prescribed this for fibromyalgia, I've tried it several times at low doses and have had a horrible experience. I can not explain this but within an hour of taking lyrica I get the most severe tooth pain, like every tooth suddenly has a hole in it ? I went to my dentist the first time NO HOLES?? My doctor thought it was amusing ? Bizarre. My real problem is the next morning after taking lyrica I have horrendous stomach pain for days, hurts to urinate, poop or fart. Feels like I really have to push to urinate, my doctor said sounds like stomach/intestine inflammation which is on the common side, so I've been taken off it. I will say I sleep like a baby after taking it!"


"I served in the middle east during the Iraq war. The weather in the desert was over 130 degrees, so I developed eczema. My mom was a nurse in Mexico and told me about diprosone. I tried it and it worked. So I have never looked back."


"Trying Effexor was the worst decision of my life. I was on Celexa for about a year and noticed it becoming less and less effective so I talked with my doctor and he convinced me to try Effexor. The first few months I experienced nightmares, cold sweats, grogginess, lack of motivation, and memory loss. After 6 months I wasn't even the same person anymore. I had no emotion, no sex drive, and completely lost all hope. The only reason I stayed on it was because I knew the withdrawal was so miserable. A couple months ago I had an incident where I attempted suicide and had no choice but to switch medications. It took me about a month to get off the Effexor and the withdrawal was absolute misery. Please, if you have a choice do NOT try Effexor."