"I'm on day 6 and I already feel the difference. Yes, I felt some of the chills, mild fever and dizziness.  I figured I continue to see how it went.  So far so good.  I was in pain for the past year and I was just diagnosed this month.  My pain is not completely gone, but I can honestly tell you that I feel about 80% better.  Which is better than I've felt in a long time.  I pray that it continues.  My side effects are almost completely gone."


"I had the Mirena put in when I was 30 and no one warned me about the pain, so I just sucked it up and dealt with it. I've had mine in for 3yrs now with no problems. The first year I would say did suck with all of the random bleeding. Now I rarely cramp and the periods are very light so I can't really complain. Some positions during sex can be uncomfortable so I just adjust."


"I have been on various opioid pills for five years and fentanyl patches for two years. I was generally able to cope with the OIC symptoms from just the pills with 1500 mg of magnesium and an occasional Linzess, but when I started the fentanyl patches, I was fairly sure I was dying. The Linzess didn't even touch this constiption.
Movantik returned me to my pre-fentanyl condition of only mild constipation. For anyone with severe OIC, mild constipation is heavenly. I have had none of the reported stomach pain, withdrawal sympoms, etc. I take it at least an hour before or two hours after eating. I do still need to take an occasional Linzess. When I ran out for two days, the OIC came back immediately."


"While it did prevent pregnancy while I was using it, it has also stolen every bit of desire for sex I once had, putting a huge strain on my marriage. "


"I have been on vivitrol for a month with no side effects whatsoever. A little sore at injection site for about 24 hours but really not bad at all. l don't believe naltrexone is what makes people feel like crap, it's really  just withdrawal symptoms. Please do your research, have a support system, and don't let people scare you out of trying recovery! Good luck to all-"


"I was on this pill for about a year. It shortened my periods from seven days to four days. My breasts did not grow, however, I messed up the cycle and cysts formed in both of my breasts, making them tender. I gained ten pounds and then lost about seven. I was constantly hungry! It definitely helped my PMS, but I did experience many mood swings besides that. My skin cleared up a tad bit."


"This med is amazing!! Absolutely best medication developed! Was at 11 on HBA1C on Metformin and Glimepiride. Invokana was added and amazing I've run consistently at 7.0!! Now I take 2,000 mg Metformin, 1,000 mg BID. And Glimepiride 4 mg a day with Invokana increasing to 300 a day. If you've got problems why delay any longer? Insist on Invokana immediately! To the guy that says he had general malaise and fatigue, I'd get your CBC checked. Very doubtful it's from Invokana."


"This has to be the worst birth control on the market.  I have been bleeding (heavier than my cycle bleeding) nonstop since the 4th day I have taken this medicine.  It has been over 2 months 3 weeks now.....Today is the day I refuse to take another pill; I am at my doctor right now praying she gives me something different."


"This medicine gave me a panic attack shortly after I took it.never took it again"


"I was on the Depo shot the first 3 months were great. Loved it well I went in to get my second shot and they gave it to me in the stomach. I bled for three months STRAIGHT.I lgot contact dermatitis in my vaginal opening and soreness from the tampons. I wasn't dry just irritated down there. Well I couldn't take it anymore and my hormones were crazy. My boyfriend and I started dating in the mix of all this. Everything was fine for the first two months. So while I was on the depo my GYNO put me on a progesterone tablet to stop the bleeding, which worked. I ran out of those and started bleeding again. She put me in LOLO worse mistake of my life the bleeding has stopped but I have been awful. Mean dryness and irritation. 4 months In I'm done!"


"Works very well for cough suppression. Much more effective than guaifenesin with codeine. One adult dose at bedtime and I can sleep through the night, 8 hours, and wake up with very minor "hang over" that quickly wears off. Used for deep bronchitis cough, atelectasis after pneumonia, severe flu infection."


Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

"I was on Beyaz for one month and had to switch. It made me tired and nauseous. It gave me the WORST headaches. They would last all day and Advil did not take the pain away. Maybe if I waited the whole 3 months, it would've straightened out but I just couldn't deal with the awful headaches. But like everyone says, everyone's body is different. Only pro: my mild acne seemed to clear up."


"I began this medication a few days ago and it's been a Godsend, thus far.  My main problem in the past has been nocturnal eating.  I'd wake up, barrel down to the kitchen and -- whilst half asleep -- devour PB&J, pasta, whatever-the-heck was in the fridge.  That's gone.  As a result, I've been sleeping through the night.  I don't often feel hungry and when I do I control my portions with ease.  No nausea or headaches - yet.  I felt a bit "strange" my first day on it, but that may have been a result of not feeling hungry 100% of the time.  I was also slightly lightheaded my second day; may have been a result of reduced caloric intake.  I've yo-yoed a lot and finally feel that the monkey is slipping off my back.  RECOMMENDED."


"Loestrin calmed down my extreme mood swings from the patch (I was on the patch for a year).  However, my husband says that two weeks out of the month, I'm "normal" and the following two weeks "crazy."  What he means by this is that prior to my period, I have major PMS symptoms ranging from waking up angry, becoming overly sensitive, sadness, and bloating.   I'm not saying that Loestrin causes the symptoms, for that I can never adequately prove. I am saying, however, that Loestrin does not tame it down.  Also, I have more breakouts now with this pill than when I was on the patch."


"Duragesic was a great blessing for me. I'd been on Percodan x 4/day for about 2.5 years when I developed an ulcer from the pills. Doctor started with 50 mcg/hr, but that didn't do it, the 100 mcg/hr is working good still for me. I suffer chronic low back pain worsened after failed surgery. I've been on these for about 3 years now and am starting to have more breakthrough pain and still get Percodan for these times. Suspect tolerance is developing, but without the patches my quality of life was almost zero, barring the fact you are alive. These have given me back much of the things I enjoyed doing before, but requires moderation on my part more now. Only down side I see is the cost and addiction factors. Well worth it to me though."


"After applying for about 3 days, almost all of the spots on my torso and back were almost gone....huge relief after progressively worsening lesion size and feeling like a monster!  The psoriasis behind my ears is also GONE, and the skin smooth.  Almost seems miraculous - the skin looks practically normal, with no thinning or side effects so far.
After reading the other reviews, would really like to try the scalp lotion too!
It's been years and years since last going to a dermatologist or trying a medicated cream, and the return to NORMAL skin tone is delightful.  Especially with a wedding in 3 months! "


"Doctor prescribed as an alternative to narcotics for pain from herniated disk in neck. Doesn't eliminate pain, but makes it tolerable. Best thing is I am not in some narcotic fog and life can continue. I was also taking lexapro for some general anxiety.  Lexapro and Tramadol are not recommended together so with Dr. we decided to eliminate Lexapro. I was never a fan due to weight gain and if I missed a dose at night I would have uncomfortable sweating and head zingers. It wasn't fun for the first week without Lexapro due to withdrawal! Didn't expect the nausea, sweats, feeling of extreme heat, head fog...feeling much more balanced and steady, and reduced pain with just Tramadol!"


"I tried several medicines before finding success with this one. My depression and mood swings are under control, and life is manageable. My friends and family tell me that I'm much more enjoyable to be around now. I feel that this medicine saved my life. The only negative effect it has is that I'm hungrier and have gained some weight. I've just had to make adjustments in my diet to eat healthy, but this is a good thing for my overall health too. I feel so great on this medicine that the negative effect is worth it."


"I just started this medication and I really enjoy using Ambien because it actually works. And quickly. But please, READ THE SIDE EFFECTS. If I don't lay down right after taking it I'll stay up and make phone calls and send texts that I don't remember the next morning. So just relax after taking it. But other than that, it actually works!"


"I was born with club feet (both feet turned in and bottoms turned up). Have been prescribed everything from tramadol and Vicodin to Percocet 10mg. I worried about alcohol with anything that had acetominophen so asked Doctor about Vicoprofen.  It's by far better than anything else I've taken.  I dont have problems taking on an empty stomach, drinking, or making bowel movements.  It even does more for the pain than the few oxycodone 30mg I have been given a of couple times.  Part of my condition is a short achilles tendon which makes me suffer from severe inflammation in all parts of my feet (probably why it works so well). Only side effect I have is an occasional pit in stomach when taken on empty stomach and irritability from time to time."


"After 60 days I saw ZERO improvement.
My big right toe is as enlarged as ever.
I am grateful, from what I read, that I never had any pain.
For this price for a generic, no less.,
I have to seriously consider having my doctor move me
on to another treatment."


"I have had serious lower back issues and fusion. Vicodin has been a life saver. I use it after surgeries and then try to use it as sparingly as possible. I have used it off and on for the past 5 years with no problems. I was only taking 3 a week to play golf before last surgery but now trying to take 1/2 to 1 to control pain after exercise or sleeping. Pain in legs also needs Lyrica. Scared of addiction or would be taking more. Also worried that it will stop working. So far so good."


"My dad is a doctor and he started me on contrave to help me out with my weight problem that ive been struggling with all my life. I'm over 2 months in but i also only took half a dose for most of the time because i kept getting so violently ill. Im back to the regular dose now. According to the scale I've lost 6 lbs but i never trust the accuracy of those things. I discovered that the reason the nausea was so amplified is because i was drinking caffeine. As soon as i cut out the caffeine i felt great! My diet isnt really a diet. More of forcing myself not to eat 5 candybars a day and to drink more water. I take my dog for a 2 mile walk almost every other day to get SOME exercise in there."


"Serious burning.  I was running around the house in pain and discomfort.  I thought I would have to go to Dr.  I am emailing Dr. tonight.  This is worse than before I used the Ovule.  Seems more itching now.  I'm seriously wondering why I did not see the notes from other ladies before I spend $25.00.  The cost is really not it, it is the pain and lack of relief.  I can't go to work like this seriously tomorrow!"


"I was worried from all the horror stories but I had the Implanon inserted and have never had a period since. No side effects, no weight gain, no headaches and no bleeding of any kind. It is the best thing I have ever done and I would never ever go back to the pill! I had the Implanon removed last week and it took no more than 10 minutes, was mildly uncomfortable and has not left a scar."


"This medicine has changed my life. I suffered with IC for almost two years before taking it. It worked a little after 4-8 weeks of taking it, but it started working incredibly well at three months. I now only go to the bathroom 5-6 times a day. I was going up to at least 20 times a day before that. I can now drink soda and tea without a problem. I still stay away from citrus and spicy foods, as I am too scared to try those. I have had zero side effects. I take this pill on an empty stomach and then wait an hour later to eat. I am a military veteran and am able to get this medicine from the VA for an $8 copay."


"I slipped a disc in my back a year ago and have been in pain ever since!  After racking his brain, my doctor gave me a sample of Voltaren Gel.  I didn't have high hopes, but it is WONDERFUL!

Because I have had Gastric Bypass surgery, I can not take NSAIDS which pretty much leaves me, Tylenol!  I did sneak an Aleve after being in so much pain and I was so sick to my stomach.

The only negative, if Im in pain and my husband isn't home, it's kind of hard to apply to my own back!!!

So I think this is a WONDERFUL medication for a person who can't orally take an anti-inflammatory medication!  A true life saver!"


"Was given Propofol before a short surgery to remove an IUD.  I wasn't too worried about the procedure at first. However, that changed when the anesthesiologist casually said they were going to use Propofol to put me to sleep. I remembered that was one of the drugs Michael Jackson had taken before he died. The doctor had some choice words about the stupidity of having a cardiologist not an anesthesiologist administering any drug in a non-hospital setting, with no other staff around and without careful monitoring.  They numbed my hand, inserted the IV and I fell asleep in less than 5 minutes.  It worked perfectly!  I was a little drowsy and had a slight sore throat when they woke me.  Relaxed at home and felt fine about 8 hours later."


"My twin and I stopped smoking almost 5 years ago.  With the help of this miracle pill we both quit.  Our brother used it as well.  He quit smoking with Chantix.  We all smoked for over 30 years."


"I was on a 3 month trial period for this brand & absolutely HATED it. I couldnt wait to be done with it. The only thing I can say postively is it did regulate my periods & they were lighter.
From week one of my first pack, I noticed severe cystic acne. I'll have an occasional flare up on my chin here and there, normally. But I started getting them EVERYWHERE on my face, and they never ceased as the months went on.
Also, I had severe mood swings and depression, and was putting a strain on my relationship with my fianc"


"My wife who I dearly love recently left me (splitting up my family) at a time while my business is also failing and I'm suddenly in a position where I'm afraid I won't be able to make it financially. The depression and grief led to anxiety and eventually panic. Completely unable to function.  Minutes seemed like hours. A struggle to get through each day. Only to like awake all night. At one point got a total of 4 hours of sleep over 5 days. A total wreck about to be institutionalized. Reached crisis mode and was given Klonopin - 1.5 mg/day spread over 3 doses. Anxiety/panic diminished greatly and allowed me to finally SLEEP. Progressively improving. A true life saver. Not worried about tapering later."


"Beginning dosage tends to be erratic in slowing the diarrhea but the pain is removed."


"I just had the worse 3 days of pain in many months because Rite Aid gave me the Generic patch. It isn't the same. The brand name has a delivery system with a reservoir of medicine on top of the patch. For me the brand name worked great."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"I followed the instructions my Dr. gave me, chilled the supred mixed with ice cold water and 2 ounces of lemon concentrate and drank it all down with no problem! I think the lemon concentrate helped by cutting the sweet taste so many people complained about. Started at 6 pm and finished going to the bathroom about 10 and went to bed at my usual time! Got up at 5, took second dose and that went a lot faster! Was at Drs office for 9:30 and was on my way home by 12! Honestly this was not the horrible experience so many people here have described.  Dr found 3 polyps which he removed and told me they looked fine but will know for sure when the biopsy comes back. My reason for having this done? My father is in stage 4 of colon cancer !"


"First off I would like to say that the majority of people not having a good experience with Linzess are not taking it properly. Following my doctors orders which were also labeled on the packaging from the pharmacy, Linzess 145mg works perfect for me. I have suffered from chronic constipation since I was a young girl and now I have a bowl movement every morning! A few things to keep in mind:

Linzess takes 2 weeks to cycle through your body before it will work properly. Get through the 1st two weeks and it's great. I do have watery stools every morning.

Always take it in the a.m. 30 mins prior to breakfast w/ a full glass of water. I allow 2 hours for Linzess to work through my system. So plan accordingly!"


"I have osteoporosis.  Im 50.  Had hysteretomy at 45. Took Forteo for full 2 years after I broken a hip at 47.  Dexa showed no improvement.  Very disappointed in Forteo."


"I been on it for two months. Started with the 145mg worked right of. Then the body got used to it didn't go for 2 weeks. Now on 290mg. For 2 weeks. Alright at times. But give time too see how does. The only next step I can see is surgery. But gastrointestinal doctor says no surgery too fix. 30 years off constipation. What more can I take. Only 39. Now have other medical problem from straining do much over the years."


"Suprep was not a problem for me.  Third colonoscopy, first two were Dulcolax with Mag Citrate.  My GI doc changed it to Suprep for this time.  I'm used to strong tasting things, so Suprep was no match for me.  Chugged it down quickly both day before and morning of the colonoscopy, plus the water afterwards.  It keeps working a long time, that's what you need to be prepared for.  But the taste, come on, this is nothing."


"Male, 50, about 1 yr ago experienced sudden onset of debilitating generalized anxiety disorder.  Suffered 3 months trying benzodiazepines, Buspar, Wellbutrin and Lexapro 10 mg.  Settled on Lexapro 20 mg.  100% symptom-free in about 1 month.  After 1 year, tapered off about a month ago.  ZERO negative side effects from tapering and 100% recovery.  I'm not one to suggest a miracle but this is about as close as it gets."


"I got Nexplanon in late July/early August because of endometriosis and inconsistency with the pill. I was nervous because so many reviews mentioned weight gain, and that's one of my general biggest fears. When I got the Nexplanon implant, my doctor explained that it wouldn't be likely to make me gain weight. The insertion was quick and painless. I am now loving the Nexplanon!

Negative: Loss of appetite (I sometimes eat one thing and am not hungry all day!), still have periods

Positive: Weight loss, lighter periods, lighter cramps, regular periods, no bleeding in between cycles"


"I've been a Roxy user for 3 years. 30 pills a day for the last 8 months. I tried to stop many times and couldn't handle the withdrawals but then I found Suboxone. The doctor told me to put 1/4 of the pill under my tongue. "


"I've been on Implanon for about 10 months now. And I have to say that I am extremely satisfied with the results! I've had no periods which means no mood swings. Everything was leveled. I was worried about weight gain on this medication but its actually extremely easy to lose weight on Implanon if you are unsatisfied for whatever reason.

Truth be told I did break out really bad in the first few months, but after a regimen change my skin cleared right up.

I love Implanon and I haven't stopped recommending it!"


"I just started taking this after being almost debilitated by mirtazapine. I don't know if for sure I have energy increase because of the Wellbutrin or because I quit taking mirtazapine. At any rate, I do feel better overall."


"My husband diagnosed with  Stage III b NSCLC  10 1/2 years ago!!!

Thank you  150 mg TARCEVA!"


"This is my 2nd time on treatment, this  time with Sovaldi added to Ribvirin and Interferon.
I feel terrible today I had my 2nd week injection last night and I can't remember feeling this bad last time. I'm getting sharp pains near where my liver is and my back is really aching.
I Don't feel myself and I am up and down emotionally thinking about death and that and not been there to see my 2 year old daughter grow up. I'm not suicidal though.
I gotta hang in there! 11 weeks to go."


"Given two of the 5 mg in nasal  spray form ( at neurologist for my Rxs that control my 20 year history of cervical dystonia).  Was on my second day of latest sinus headache the neuros always insist are migraines. Had them since I was a small child and they are sinus related.
Spray did nothing.  I got rid of it by eating   hot mashed potatoes with three or more tablespoons of crushed hot pepper flakes. That was over an hour and a half of the non effective 5 mg Zomig. Hot spicy food worked instantly.
Happy for those it works for...but I've often conquered mine with two gel cap ibuprofen.  And or a damp hand towel in a plastic grocery bag heated in microwave and put on forehead.  Mine are more stubborn over 50 years. Try other things 1st"


"This drug combination has literally saved my life 3 times. I suffer from comorbid spectrum anxiety disorders: OCD, Severe Panic Disorder, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. I also have Major Depression.

This combination worked so well, I took it for 3 years straight in my early 20's. Went back to school, got a job, felt like my old self.

The only drawback is the major weight gain, a mild tremor when waking, and some orthostatic hypotension.

But if you take it easy, and watch your weight, you will feel better. I hope other people who feel hopeless see this, that is exactly how I felt. It is a great combination. Best of Luck!"


"My son is autistic he is 10 years old, my son's Dr recommend risperdal for him because of his aggressive behaviors. After 3 months on the medication he has been more agitated and he put on 15 pounds. So the Dr wants to increase the medicine.  I will not be doing this increased"


"I started taking Sertraline about a year and 3 month's ago for generalized anxiety disorder as well as  depression. At first my doctor started me on 25mg per day for a month. For the first week it helped with my overall anxiety throughout the day but I was still experiencing anxiety and panic attacks up to 6 times a day depending on circumstances. After the first week it started to be less and less helpful until by the last week of the month it stopped altogether. My doctor continued this pattern of uping the dose by 25mg a month and the pattern continued to follow as far as the helpfulness of this drug for me for the rest of the year. It should also be noted that it did little to nothing for my depression at any point."


"Have been taking Cipro for 5 days now for a severe bladder infection. Had completely taken my pain  away that was at a level 10 by day 2. However, the side effects have been horrible. Nausea even with food, light headed, motion sickness, bloating and I seem to be constipated. So far this is a small price to pay for the horrendous infection to be gone."


"3 days ago I had a root canal treatment done. 24 hours later I felt like Mt. St. Helens was going to erupt in my jaw. They gave me Vicodin, no help. Antibiotics, no help. Stepped up to Dilaudid no help. Then Toradol it really took off the edge. With a Dilaudid the pain is very manageable for the first 4 hours of the 6 hour span till next dosage. The other two hours are still quite miserable.
Many years ago I had a hysterectomy, they could not give me enough narcotics to control my pain, Demerol, morphine, fentanyl, then they gave me Toradol and it was an answer to prayers, with a narcotic added to it."


"I have suffered with atopic dermatitis (moderate-severe) for 10 years. The inflammation and itchiness has been non-stop. My skin has been red and inflamed on my face, neck, arms, hands, and most of my body. Often, my skin has become so damaged from itching and scratching that various regions of my skin have split, such as my eyelids, neck, and knuckles.

I HAVE USED EPICERAM FOR 1 WEEK AND ALL THE REDNESS HAS NEARLY CLEARED UP AND THERE ARE NO SPLITS AT ALL. I FEEL GREAT!!

I can sleep comfortably.
I can shower without the pain of water stinging my damaged skin.
I can exercise again without sweat causing burning.

I highly recommend this cream."


"I have literally been on every antidepressant made over the last six years trying to get my depression and anxiety under control.  Every single time I had severe adverse side effects, except with Lexapro which worked amazing for about six months.  I had given up on medication, but my symptoms persisted and I hit a low and knew I had to do something.  I am hypersensitive to medication and because of my past side effect issues, my new PCP gave me samples of Brintellix, starting at 5 milligrams.  I immediately felt better and had zero side effects, so when I had a follow-up visit a week later she bumped it up to 10 milligrams.  Two weeks on the new dose and I feel amazing.  I feel like me again. Best med I've used!"


"I've been on Contrave for just over 8 weeks now.  I never experienced any of the side effects.  I also have not lost any weight.  I don't feel any differently about food and can't say I feel any less hungry.  I am so disappointed and frustrated.  Today I called Contrave to ask about the Scale Down program.  I learned it involves getting a free smart scale.  You can keep the scale but after 90 days if you want to keep the "smart" function you have to pay for the service.  I also told him that I had not lost any weight and he said this is an "adverse effect" and that he needs to report it as such??   A colleague of mine uses this product and has great success."


"As Heidle said above, mood swings. However, my doctor gave me Celexa (20mg) to combat this and that has worked miracles. Supplementing Adderall XR with a (good) multi-vitamin, 3x daily value of Omega-3 (fish oils) and Magnesium Citrate (no other 'variants', ONLY citrate, the others work AGAINST Adderall (XR) seems to be working extremely well for me."


"Just starting month 3 on Xenical. My BMI has dropped below 30, so no longer obese. Still a way to go, but over a stone gone & kept off. Feel so much better. Sleeping better, eating better & jogging (never jogged in my life!). Looking forward to my next weigh in, in Sept."


"It is working great for me and unlike other medications it is not a controlled drug nor addicting."


"I got a Paragard at 24 and have never been pregnant. The insertion was not too painful, having the speculum inserted for about 3 minutes was uncomfortable and it just felt like period cramps the rest of the day. The first time I was sexually active a few days after insertion it hurt a bit but that was it. No pain after that but had pretty continual bleeding for 3 months. The bleeding was very light, I put a diva cup in all day and didn't worry about it, didn't even need it at night.
Only once at about 3 moths in after fairly rough sex I had a stabbing pain in the lower right side of my abdomen. Took an Advil which made it go away. Went to the doctor and the iud was in the proper place. Doctor said it could have been ovulation."


"This is the only antibiotic that does not give me serious side effects.

It's always been helpful in the past, and I'm taking it now for bronchitis again."


"I'm not going to pretend it tasted good, but I've paid for things that tasted worse at the bar. I kept the bottle in the fridge, mixed with really cold water and, used a wide straw as far back in my mouth as I could stand it. I got the cup down in probably 4 gulps, drinking grape juice and spoonfuls of ginger syrup in between. Tangobabe listed a recipe for ginger syrup on 1/17/15 that I made last night because I was nervous about getting nauseous (the last prep I used I vomited probably half of) and it worked like a charm. Seriously, look for that post. I stopped drinking anything about halfway through the day today knowing that it would be hard for me to fit so much liquid in my belly at once, and the fact that I was hungry helped."


"Symptoms I had: coughing fits producing green mucus, rapid heartbeat, temperature, muscle tightness/pain, wheezing, headache, shallow breathing, tight chest. I was prescribed 10 days of 500mg/day. The symptoms began to fade after 5-6 days.

Side effects occurred after 6 days: extreme insomnia laying in bed for 7 hours straight with no sleep and only sleeping for 2-4 hours. (dizziness and confusion,  but this may be from lack of sleep)"


"I've had mine going on two months now, got inserted May 5,  the day after my period started.  I honestly do not remember any pain at all, The process went by very smooth. So far everything is going great! I have spotted a little, the heaviest was for two or three days at the most & I have not had a period yet. Everything else is normal, my body feels fine, my sex drive is still high, & I have not gained or lost any weight, nor have I had any unusual mood swings.  The only thing I will say maybe true is that it gives you acne.  I'm currently on medication given by my dermatologist  for acne and have been taking it weeks before I even got Nexplanon, but about a week after having it, I beganed to notice more acne breakouts! Still to this day, One side of my face has an unusual area of acne, that I treat with tretinoin cream on every other night! I am hoping that this just maybe side effects from my dermatology medicine, as opposed to the nexplanon. Maybe in a few weeks my face will clear up, but as of now that is my only problem! Please do not hesitate ladies! This is the best form of birth control I have ever used."


"The medicine is the only thing that has kept me from ending up at the ER. The stuff has completely diminished my migraines, I don't even get them anymore and I started taking the medication mid August. However I am intolerate to temperatures above 68 degrees and I am a healthy 23 year old female who did not have this problem prior to this medication. Even with ice pressed to my neck I will overheat in a house set on 70 & I puke and get a migraine instantly. Apparently that's one of the side affects of the medication. Two other side effects are I am rarely hungry and caffeinated beverages taste terrible but that price is a small price to pay to be migraine free. And take in morning!! Will keep you awake at night!!!"


"I had Synvisc injections in my knees last year and they didn't seem to help much, this year I got the Orthovisc injections and they have really made my knee joints hurt much worse than before taking them"


"I was prescribed Viibryd for anxiety. After two weeks I feel calmer and less overwhelmed. No increase in sex drive like others have mentioned yet. Mixing with alcohol, even a small amount sounds dangerous and I do hope I can have a drink occasionally. Hoping it continues to help me."


"I've been taking Adipex capsules for 1 week now and I am down 11 pounds. I don't exercise. The pill just makes me not want to eat. I have to make myself eat. I also have severe dry mouth, so I drink water way more now. The only other side effect I have is heart flutters. But I can handle that, because it happened to me before I was on Adipex."


"I have been on Nuvaring for 4 months and as far as comfort I don't even notice it and neither does my partner, so initially I loved it. I was sold, until I noticed I have been consistently breaking out like a teenager, I am unusually dry and it is painful at first during sex because of this. I was willing to deal with that. What scared me off of the ring is that every month a week before I start my period, I have gotten really dizzy, lightheaded and have been getting headaches. After reading all the reviews about blood clots, I just don't think it's worth the risk and side effects."


"Bactrim takes about a week before you see the changes. You must stay on the medicine or the acne will come back within two to three days of stopping."


"I have had this twice. The first last me almost 8 yrs before I needed 2nd injections and now over 7 yrs and still pain free
I'm happy with that injections...works better than steroids and cortisone shots.
Hardly any  side effects"


"I am into my 10th week. The first couple of weeks I had massive painful cramping for 2 days following injection. A little bit of diarrhea. Third week onward no issues. My glucose before ran from 180 to 250 now it is 112 to 156. I feel great. Have been able to increase my exercise due to increased energy. I have also lost my appetite and cant eat much. I have lost 3 pounds in the last 10 weeks. I take my dose every Friday in the evening."


"Taking for Sciatica and lower back pain, 60 mg/day, 10/325 - not much relief, can go higher but really messes my stomach up.  May ask to go back to original Percocet at 30 mg which worked better.

Stomach pain from Norco is in lower stomach and sides where original pain was, so I'm also not sure if I'm treating the cure sometimes.

Kills appetite, mainly nausea, 60 mg lets me get through physical therapy okay, but am losing weight fast (15 pounds/1 month) from nausea - just not right one for me - not fond of Percocet either, but don't know of anything "between" that might work.

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"I have been taking between 150-300mg of quetiapine for 5 years. This medicine has transformed my life and combined with venlafaxine it keeps my depression, anxiety and anorexia at bay. The tiredness is a small price to pay for being able to work full time and greatly reduce the need for psych admissions."


"I have noticed breast tenderness with this medicine, which is definitely a little weird.  I am not pregnant or nursing.   As long as I take the medicine exactly on time (every 6 hours) my vertigo is kept at bay."


"I have been constipated for two weeks. My stool is small hard rocks and I have to strain alot to make that happen. I took one suppository and 15 minutes later I had the urge and was successful. 10 minutes later I feel great. I'm impressed."


"My Mother was diagnosed with Ovarian cancer and had to undergo months of chemotherapy which caused her to be severely sick (she was 69 at the time of diagnosis).  The medication for sickness that the hospital gave her didn't work, and she still vomited and felt drained etc from both the vomiting and the chemotherapy.  I went to my GP (I'm English) and asked him if there was anything which he could prescribed to help her as it was terrible seeing her going through this, and he prescribed Zofran.  I cannot praise this medication enough, within moments of her taking it, her sickness subsided and she continued through her chemotherapy taking only the Zofram and she was never sick again!!"


"I started 80mg Uloric about 4 weeks ago just to lower my Uric Acid level which was over 10.  I had no symptoms - within two weeks my uric acid level was around 5.5 which is great, however, I had a flare up and it has not gone away for the past two weeks.  I am on Indomethacin and Prednisone, it helps (but I was just told not to take them together) - but the Indomethacin is hard on the stomach. It is expensive but the makers of Uloric do have a coupon that helps with the cost."


"Taking it now for almost a year can see very little benefit.

Still get chest infections ,shortage of breath etc"


"37 year old male, extremely fit, 2 time Iraq deployed, still Active Duty Army. Blood pressure sky rocketed after my first deployment in 2004/2005. VA prescribed lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide. Struggled from the start with severe headaches and very high pulse for over 10 years and thru a second deployment in 2010/2011. VA refused to change meds even though my BP and pulse were never stable. Finally manned up and switched to a civilian doctor a month ago. He immediately told me to cease the VA's medicine and put me on Bystolic. I've never felt better. BP during exercise hasn't been over 124/71, pulse 105ish, lowers to 115/60ish thru out the day and my pulse is a beautiful 58-70 at its highest during the stresses of daily Army work."


"My doctor started me on this medicine on 3/03/09 with consuming a 1000 calories a day diet and said I should lose 15 pounds. I went back for my second appointment on 3/31/09 and have lost 11 of the 15 expected. I feel and look good about how I have progressed. Only side effects for me is the cotton mouth leaving me to drink water like crazy. I look forward to losing more weight in the future. I hope this helps anyone who is discouraged."


"Similar to the other review. I had tried several other over the counter medicines, but it wasn't until my doctor perscribed me footcream with econozole nitrate that my athlete's foot cleared up.  I Highly recommend a creme with econozole nitrate to get rid of stubborn athlete's foot."


"Lyme Disease - I take 60 pills a day so this nasty tasting one isn't a big deal.  Side effects include stuffy, runny nose, sore throat and I can't taste any food or smell.  Will be on it a month or so - just going to tough it out and hope to get better."


"I am a 59 year old, who has follicullar cancer plus chronic fatigue syndrome. I was on SR morphine tabs but had bad reactions to it so I was put on oxycodone oral 10mg as needed plus 20mgs of Oxycontin twice a day and the change in me is brilliant. Everyone who knows me says have they cured the illnesses as I look and feel great. They have not cured me but the tablets have given me a new lease of life."


"This helped suppress my cough from a cold but gave me diarrhea. Diarrhea seems to happen with all similar medicines."


"I am so excited to find a website with comments confirming what I've suspected - Voltaren gel is a miracle! I've tried everything for a whiplash injury - physical therapists, joint injections, steroid injections, chirpractors, NSAID pills - but did not find my solution until this gel. I put in on my neck at night and wake in the morning gloriously pain-free."


"As a birth control, Mirena works.  But I had the most horrible and excruciatingly painful experience when my doctor inserted it. I was 40 years old at the time, have had no children. I learned after my doctor inserted it that it was less painful for women who have had children.  Had I know this prior, I would never have done it. Just be aware when you go in to get it inserted."


"I've been on so many different medications for the past few years. A couple of weeks ago my psychiatrist decided to try Deplin. I can't even begin to explain the change. I haven't felt this normal in five years. I'd forgotten what it was like to not be depressed. This is a miracle medicine."


"Like most of you I have been on almost every medication to date. They work a few months and stop so I gave up about 8 yrs ago and just dealt with it all. I told my doctor I needed something for depression and anxiety. He put me on Viibryd and I slowly built my way up to 40 mg which I%u2019m still on to date.  This is the first medication that has ever worked for this long of a period for me.  And as far as being depressed that is long gone. I have a lot of trouble sleeping and when you do miss a dose you can expect a super crazy dream that night. I%u2019m a very moody person and they have seemed to control my outbursts and keep me calm. As for sexual side effects I have not noticed an increase or decrease. Have put on at least 10 extra lbs from it also. I%u2019m very satisfied with the results and would give this medicine a 10 star rating."


"I had the nexaplanon implanted 3 years ago and  getting another, and I've seen bad reviews on this. However my experience was great with it, I didn't get any heavy bleeding or periods almost immediately after insertion, some spotting not heavy and lasted for about 2 days, I didn't gain weight I lost about 30lbs with it, and my face is tremendously clear it didn't give me acne. My mood swings are maybe bad at times but nothing major, I don't have to worry about getting pregnant the chance are low. It's in my arm and it's sort of cool to show proof of birth control in your arm to your partner or whomever. It's painless when inserted however I did bruise for 3 days but it wasn't too bad "


"So I had skyla inserted this morning and wanted to share my experience. I've read so many more horror stories about this birth control than positive things and yes insertion was painful but not nearly as awful as people make it seem. My Doctor was awesome and walked through every step with me and it was about 3 cramps (one slight, medium, and severe cramp) and it was over in less than a minute. Yes I got dizzy which is common but they gave me juice and had me wait about 5 minutes and I was able to drive myself home just fine. Cramping afterwards is painful but it has gotten better and so far this is the best birth control I have tried."


"I went to Hershey Park this past Saturday and knew I was going to get a YI after walking around all day with wet bottoms; I haven't had a YI since I was 14 and am now 27.
Sure enough, I got a YI and a few days after contemplating OTC treatment instead of holistic treatment, I went with OTC Monistat 1.
I got home at about 4:30 pm, jumped in the shower (since today is the first day of my period) and then inserted the egg. I wiped with the cooling cloth (I now understand why they give you so many).
At around 5:30, the burning and itching was so unbearable that I sat on my heel, then flipped on my side and laid in the fetal position.
Between my menstrual cramps and the itching and burning, I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy.

Awful :("


"Dear Chartix, I have smoked for 27 years, I was so ready for that to change, I asked my doctor to give me a chance with trying it, she agreed! For me to tell you how now I have been free of smoking for 16 months now!! Thank you Chantix for helping me!!!    Sincerely, Joanne"


"I've been taking Topamax for about a year and a half now and it has drastically cut down the frequency of my migraines and that is so worth the side effects I've noticed. Yes, I've had the tingles and some facial twitches, I've lost about 20 lbs. and have trouble with word retrieval & memory... but is it worth it?  Absolutely!  I currently take 250 mg/day -- all at night to help minimize the noticeability of the side effects. A good option, IMO."


"When I first got this put in my arm in 2015 I was very happy with it. I didn't have my period for 3-5 months which was awesome because I normally had horrible periods. After the first year I started having complications. I was on my period for 5-7 month straight... I called my doctor and she said that that was normal. I still kept it because I didn't want to go through the hassle of having it removed after over a year of having it. I also started breaking out badly and gaining weight fast. Before I had the birth control I had clear and an even skin tone and was 125 lbs and after a little over a year I had gained 20 lbs and had horrible acne that would not go away no matter what I did. The side effects are not worth it."


"The first few days I took Amlodipine 5 mg, I felt like I was going to have an anxiety attack, and was a little Light Headed. As I got used to the Med, the feelings decreased but I still have that Panic feeling once in a while. After a week my Right leg and ankle became swollen, but not my Left leg? I also experience Nausea with this medicine and a loss of Appetite, which, in part, is good as I'm overweight. However I could do without the Nausea. I always take this Medication with food and my other Meds in the morning. It has dropped my High Blood Pressure from 200/97 to 140/83. This is the only good thing about this medicine. I can't put my finger on it, but I just don't feel right since I've been taking Amlodipine 5 mg. "


"This is my first night on Gabapentin and I am laying in my bed with my laptop as comfortable as can be. I feel normal.  The past year has been brutal and my restless legs syndrome got exponentially worse which led to higher anxiety issues and depression. I went through a few doctors and tried numerous medicines including Tramadol (which worked well for a little while).  Apparently, this medicine starts working better as time goes by which is great for me."


"I'm a 24 y/o male and have been on Topiramate for almost a month.. Started with 25mg daily increment and increased dosage by 25mg every week. I was suppose to make it up to 100mg daily, but that hasn't happened. . The first week was good. Second week I did notice the pins and needles sensations all over. When I got up to 75mg per day my brain fog was BAD, my anxiety sky rocketed, and I seemed to have more headaches. I've started to have panic attacks and have been scared to drive lately or even go to the store which is so unusual for me. I am also sleeping hours upon hours at a time and I am also getting tingling sensation in face and arm which is scaring the heck out of me. Going to stop taking without consulting doctor."


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


"Soma works the BEST out of any muscle relaxants I have been prescribed, but all of a sudden all the doctors no longer write a prescription for it. They try to give all the things I've tried before and it didn't work. Guess someone came down real hard on the doctors. They seem AFRAID to write you a script for SOMA anymore."


"I'm a 17 year old female. I have OCD and anxiety and this has done nothing for me! I take 7.5 mg 3 x a day and I wish I could take something else. I've been out of school for like a month because of my anxiety."


"This medication works wonders for me. Tend to get stomach cramps regularly, I miss work sometimes because I am constantly running to the bathroom. If I am travelling I have stop and use public restrooms. I never know when it's going to hit me. I am weak and faint sometimes from these flares. The only draw back is that it makes me feel tired and I get blurry vision. It has really helped me."


"I am 23, no kids. I have had Skyle for almost two years now. The insertion was not bad at all (6 out of 10 pain). When I left and went home is when I was in serious pain. I was miserable. Bent over crying and it hurt so bad it made me vomit so my husband took me to the ER thinking it had gone out of place, turns out it was "normal" pain. So they gave me pain medicine and sent me home. After that I bled for 3 weeks still with cramps and spotted for a few months, while still getting my period. Everything has been fine up until about two months ago and I've started getting really bad cramps again. Like I did when I first had it inserted. I am not sure what is going on but with this much pain I am seriously considering getting it taken out."


"I have a genetic condition that causes the rapid formation of kidney stones. I am 25, and three weeks ago I felt what would be my 8th stone starting to move. A CAT scan had already determined that all of my stones were 5mm or smaller, meaning that they would pass on their own and not warrant surgery. Well, this stone was very bad, and I ended up at the ER. After over four hours, I finally received 4mg of morphine through IV, which did absolutely nothing for me. The doctor was very surprised, and came back later with 3mg of Dilaudid through IV. It certainly helped, but it did not eliminate the pain. It took the pain from a 10 out of 10 to probably a 6 out of 10. It did allow me to relax and drink water to pass it."


"I'm a 2 time finisher of the Ironman. With my fitness level, one would think I'd be able to perform as desired. Not so. I hesitated using any erectile dysfunction medications because 12 years ago I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. The atrial fibrillation was corrected with surgery, but I still was hesitant to use performance enhancing pills.
After 2 months of not being able to penetrate I finally decided to try Cialis on Christmas Eve.
My wife and I are empty nesters. So we opened our presents on that night. I haven't been this happy in weeks.  4 times in 7 days. WOW!"


"Very disappointed.  Have been on Belviq for more than 6 months.  Was diagnosed with diabetes 3 years ago and lost 90 pounds by changing my diet and exercising.  Still had more weight to loose, so I asked the doctor about Belviq.  He started me on the drug.  Not only did I not loose additional weight, I have actually gained 10 pounds since I began taking it.  Nothing else has changed.  Still eating the same foods in the same quantities."


"Extreme stomach discomfort and nausea as well as severe headaches and vaginal itch"


"I have been on Benicar HCT for 2 years after being diagnosed with high blood pressure at 23. Side effects were dizziness, constant sleepiness, and weird heart beats, but it works amazingly. After dropping some weight I have just been dropped down just to regular Benicar and have no complaints. Awesome stuff. Now if they could only make it taste better."


"One of the best meds out there that I have tried. It works to keep you stable and little to no side effects. Recommended."


"Although for some reason Lyrica seemed to make my pain medications oxycontin last longer or work better, Lyrica made my legs swell up. The pain was unbearable from the swelling and in the end I had a lot of broken veins. If you're swelling up and your doctor says "oh, you just ate too much salt this week" get another opinion to get off Lyrica and see if the swelling doesn't stop. I wish I could take it, it really did help. Good luck to all with Fibromyalgia, it's an awful and painful disease."


"The best cold medicine I have ever taken. "


"It helped to stop the nerve pain in my toes so I could sleep."


"My 2 year old grandson was drop falling constantly every 2/3 min.  He already was taking toprimate and onfi.  We started koppra and the falling decrease with one dosage.  three days now and no falls, no shakes or jerks."


"I tried a free sample of Lunesta for my insomnia for a few days. I felt a lingering bad taste in my mouth. I quit taking it. It was worse than Ambien CR's side effects, which made me anxious and irritable next morning. I tried Silenor and I am still taking it. Its side effect is very mild. I just drink coke to concentrate on my work next day."


"I was put on Prozac (20mg) for severe OCD and anxiety 2 years ago and took it for a little bit over a year and it helped tremendously. I was dumb and stopped taking it and over the course of 5-6 months my OCD and anxiety slowly got worse to the point where I had been when I first started taking the medicine. I just started back up on it about 3 weeks ago and the first week on it was bad for me. I had lots of anxiety and suicidal thoughts. But here recently I'm starting to notice some improvement in my anxiety. Don't stop taking Prozac just because you feel better. I found out the hard way and it's not worth it."


"I have been on every antidepressant under the sun. I kind of started to lose really all hope in everything. SSRI or SNRI's had really negative side effects (mostly sexual) or some would give me "brain zaps" or other issues. Wellbutrin didn't really do much for me but force up my dosage of Klonopin I had to take. All around I would say this one is the best one I have tried so far. I have a very noticeable decrease in Anxiety. I have only been on it for a month, the depression is better but still there and I have random episodes of crying which I never had before(embarrassing as a 26 year old man). No sexual side effects, no known side effects so far minus the crying randomly. Will update later."


"Works great most of the time.  The problem is the price is going up and up.  The other problem is the restriction on the amount that can be purchased at one time.  I take one everyday but I can only buy 15 at a time and only 30 in a month.  It's hard to believe that the sale of the medicine has to be controlled.  On the last day of the month I have to wait until the next day to buy the med - so stupid.  Especially when traveling and I can't purchase some in advance.  It should be prescription again so I can receive 30 at one time."


"Me and my boyfriend were having sex and the condom broke, right at the tip (of course). He did not ejaculate yet so we quickly stopped and went straight to the store to get plan b. I knew that I was very close to ovulation so the timing was important. I took the pill within 2 hours. Over the next few days I noticed little to no symptoms. I was tired the first few days, but that could've easily been due to other causes. I was obviously very anxious to get my period. On the 5th night after I took it I noticed some brown discharge. I was a little worried that it was implantation bleeding. When I woke up, I had gotten my period very heavy. Now I can breathe relief! Thank you plan b!"


"I have had at least 18 migraines a month for sometime and have been on every medicine but did not work until now. I started taking Elavil 25mg a little over a month ago and I had two migraines the first week for which I used Fioricet because it really works. But after that so far I have not had any migraines. It's been awesome and my family love it because I am not constantly asking for everyone to be quite and run to a dark room. I use it a night because it does help me sleep, but has been a wonder drug for me so far."


"I started taking this med when I gained 20 lbs in 3 months. It has been amazing. I feel great and in two weeks I have lost 16 lbs. I can not wait to see what the coming weeks/months bring. I will update monthly.

Starting weight: 6/20/17: 324
1 Week: 6/27/17: 317
2 weeks: 7/5/17: 308"


"Effexor XR is the only drug I have found that worked for my depression (I have tried about 10 different drugs), but I gained weight. I got off it about 3 years ago because of the weight but haven't found anything that worked as well. "


"I am a 37 year old woman who has never had a child.  I switched to Mirena from Seasonale birth control because I get migraines with visual auras.  Taking an estrogen based birth control pill is contraindicated in women with visual aura migraines as it increases the risk of ischemic stroke.  I had the insertion done this morning and it took about a total of two minutes from the time the speculum was inserted, tenaculum used to spread the cervix and then the actual insertion of the Mirena.  On a pain scale of 1-10 (10 being the worst pain) I would say it was about a 7.  The uncomfortable part to me was when the tenaculum was used for cervix separation. Two hours later all I have is mild cramps."


"I've started on Phentermine 11 Aug 2017 with a starting weight at 295.4lb. Today, 14 Aug 2017 I weigh 293.0 lb. I've started back walking a mile on my break at work. I will start working out at home for an hr, 3-4 days a week. Let's see what happens.  I am so tired of this weight. I have let myself go. I know how to eat healthy, but have just let other things get in the way. Now my mind is set and I am ready for the new me."


"I tried the shot twice once on August 2010 and recently started again in May. First time was bad I had really bad anxiety and moodiness, which at first I thought it was hormones from having the baby. I couldn't lose weight even though I was exercising everyday. After the 3 months the first time no more moodiness like before when I was on it. I had also lose weight and things were back to normal. I wanted to try again because I only did it once but again it has been a bad experience. "


"Lexapro was the first medication for what was first diagnosed as adjustment disorder and later major depressive disorder. Lexapro (escatalopram) had me relaxed within a couple of days. I was so chilled. Any more relaxed and you'd think I was asleep. I have a highly stressed involved workplace where I lead teams of people and I was able to get my patience, communicative persona, positive outlook and collaborative nature back on track. My home life improved immensely. I was able to regain my perspective on the importance of issues meaning I could let small things go. The most important thing is I felt better in myself. I was so happy until two years down the track. Unfortunately it stopped working."


"I have eczema and psorisis. I have had eczema symptoms since childhood and symptoms from psorisis since the beginning of adulthood. Both are genetic. I have eczema on my arms, legs, sides, and have had it on my eyelids and face. I have psorisis on my elbows, feet, hands, and knees.

This cream is the only thing that works for me. It works best with eczema, and the bumps will go away within a 2-3 applications. They won't appear again for a while. Clearing up the red patches from psorisis takes longer, but the itching will go away quickly.

I love this product and have been using it for 10 years now. It is expensive if you don't have insurance that will cover prescriptions. It is very affordable with my insurance."


"This pill is a nightmare!!!! I have had clear skin all of my life and enjoyed makeup as a hobby, now I absolutely hate it because I feel like it is an obligation to cover up the disgusting, painful cysts that this pill has caused!!! My self esteem is extremely low, I don't remember the last time I saw my real face and felt confident. I will be seeing my doctor very soon to get off of this terrible terrible terrible pill!!!"


"This medication did not work for me."


"didnt work"


"I've been on Welbutrin (my first antidepression/anxiey med) 150mg once a day for about 7 weeks. Its good for those who emotionally eat. I've already lost 15 lbs because I don't have that feeling of hopelessness & it gives me no appetite. I have to force myself to eat for nutritional reasons. On the downside my insomnia is out of control & affecting many parts of my life. I also have experienced several itching fits after about a month & needed Benadryl to get some relief. Otherwise I would gave it a 10."


"About 3 months ago I started using the cream every night & the first few nights it burned then my face peeled for 2 weeks after that but my face hasn't cleared up and I still get big cystic pimples but my blackheads are starting to go away."


"Not effective as oxycodone"


"I have a spinal cord injury and have intense spasticity in my legs and this medicine helped in just a few hours of taking it."


"I hate this birth control, I'm 18 I got it inserted late July 2015 so about 8 months. I only got this so I wouldn't forget to take the pill and for my periods because they were so heavy! I was on my period for about 5 months including the heavy spotting. I just recently got off my period a month ago and now it hasn't came back. This birth control makes me break out even worse, I know I'm a teen and break outs are normal but come on I have it all over my back and chest and on my cheeks and I wash and moisturize twice a day. Also with this birth control it makes me very moody and slightly depressed. I highly do not recommend this type of protection. Personally I'm thinking about going back to the pill."


"I have been nervously awaiting this test for over five years, so tomorrow morning it will be done and over with, the prep was not as bad. After taste was the worst part...I did my first half at 3:00 pm. I had no food except two pedylite popsicles and a can of chicken broth. The broth was grosser than the drink. I mixed the prep with water, then added ice cubes, with the last inch of it. I did put it in another container with lid and straw, got it down, then drank 33 oz Of water with ice cubes."


"I've been on birth control pills for 10 years; Yasmin, Yaz, whatever came next, then Zarah. My acne decreased with the exception of the placebo pill week. My cramping was never as bad and I never got pregnant which is the main point! Now, I've been off the pill for 4 months trying to conceive. I haven't had a single mouth ulcer. I NEVER went more than 2 weeks without one. I knew if I bit my lip I'd have one within a few hours. If it was the week of my menstration, I'd have at least one. Usually I had at least 2 at any given time. Also, almost every time I'd go to the dentist, I'd have a new cavity. I've looked it up and I believe that the hormones from the pill increased my mouth difficulties."


"I have had Mirena for a little over a month now. As soon as I put it in I got acne, its been a problem for me when I was in my teens and was almost completely gone by time I was 20.  I am 22 almost 23 and now it's almost as bad as when I was 15. I have to wash my face every day with acne creams, to help control the break outs, most of which are on my back. I have all sorts of mood swings and my husband says that I haven't really been the same since it was inserted. I am going to be looking into a way to off set this. Every once and a while I will get the breast tenderness, but it's not much worse then when I was breastfeeding and often goes away in minutes. I have a horrible time remembering to do things, so when I was taking a pill everyday I had to rely on my cellphone alarm going off to take the pill and even then if it wasn't close by or if I was in the middle of doing something I wouldn't stop to go take the pill. I love that I don't really have to worry about it.  My doctor told me since I hadn't been getting my period while breastfeeding, Mirena would more then likely stop my periods, which so far I haven't even spotted one day.  I haven't had any problems with weight gain. I have maintained the same weight as when it was inserted, though I am trying now to start losing weight, so we shall see how that goes. Overall at this moment I would recommend it to others. As long as I can off set this funk I am in."


"Sure just take a pill and your life is going to be good. I went to the doctor for sleep and said I was stressed, so they give me an antidepressant. People don't realize this stuff changes your brain and is bad for you. You just need exercise and good nutrition and it will change your life (I think). I'm only going to try it for two weeks just to feel what people are saying they feel. The doctor should have given me xanax or something simaliar. I've seen some antidepressants do some bad nasty things to people. Not to mention these side effects they cause."


"So vivid in detail, from some,  but, give this medication time. This drug had me feeling some wacked out, like on a boat sensation. Just light headed and motion sickness. I was told "six weeks" so instead of stopping it, which I dearly wanted to - I didn't. And to this day approx four years I thank myself, I didn't.. yes its heavy handed. But now I have nearly no racing thoughts, which drove me to suicidal tendancies, my mind never stopped it was like a TV on in the back ground. Next, sleep, sleep, peaceful sleep,  I did crave sugar BUT NO WEIGHT GAIN. This drug is just broadly so good. This drug and a couple others balanced me.  The racing thoughts Seroquel number one, but Ritalin was also something I am grateful for."


"I am on my seventh day on Macrobid and still having UTI symptoms.  I have nausea, headache, abdominal cramping, irritability, loss of appetite, weakness, joint aches, and tiredness.  This is the most ridiculous antibiotic that I've ever taken!  It makes me feel like I've been hit by a bus and still doesn't seem like the UTI is better."


"Is the best muscle relaxer I've used so far, I have fibromyalgia and I take it with Vicodin and get enough relief to get by...I still have to have steroid injections and go to a Chiropractor and have trigger point injections.  Fibromyalgia drugs don't work at all for me which is a bummer!"


"I started taking 150 mg of bupropion (the generic Wellbutrin) and after a couple weeks doubled it to 300 mg after my doctor told me to. Exactly one week later I broke out into the biggest, puffiest, itchiest hives all over my body. My joints also became swollen, stiff, and painful. My throat was also sore and tight. I ended up in the ER.

WHAT'S REALLY SAD IS THAT IT WAS WORKING WONDERS FOR ME! I studied half as much and it was twice as effective, my test grades were great!

I'm now trying to decide between Effexor or Straterra."


"During a migraine attack, I took a Dramamine to help me sleep (as, yes, it packs a wallop in the drowsy department). It did make me a little drowsy, but what was more interesting is that my migraine went from a "10" to a "4" on the pain scale. Now when I start to get migraine symptoms, I take an Excedrin and a Dramamine. The combination works tremendously for me."


"Started this 4 days ago for an anaerobic infection in my jaw, that had not responded to other medication. The first I developed a severe headache at bedtime, took one of the pain pills the dentist had prescribed because of my jaw/tooth abscess. Took care of it, and went about my business. So far, every NIGHT I developed a headache an hour or so after taking my last dose of the day (1 500mg tab twice a day). This is day 4. Only other side effect I've noticed is significantly darkened urine. I would have been really worried about that (as I have kidney stones) but had a routine visit with my urologist today who said it was ok and would go away. "


"Only giving it a 3 because I didn't get pregnant on it. Other wise hurt like crazy to put in bled non stop for the first year and a half (seriously). I gained 50 pounds. Couldn't loose weight even on strict diet and exercise. I 100% lost my sex drive. It would hurt where the implant was. Had acne in place I didn't know you could get it. Very expensive to get removed with out insurance. Got it removed a week and a half ago and worst pain and discomfort during removal and Im STILL bruised. Wouldn't recommend to my worst enemy."


"I had basically perfect skin until my freshman year of college. my doctor prescribed this to me and it worked for my acne on my chin the next day and basically clearly my forehead. The after using it once a day, my skin became dry and irritated. it was flaky and my skin broke out because of the dead skin on my face. It really doesn't work anymore and I keep trying it but now I realize it's too harsh for my skin and I should use something lighter. also any type of moisturizer on my face made it burn like hell."


"I used to have panic attacks EVERY time a police officer would get behind me, even if there was nothing wrong with me or my car. It got to the point that every time it happened my heart would race, I would sweat and I got light headed. And ever since my doctor put me on clonazepam I can drive without felling like they were "coming to get me". I give it a 9."


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"This drug has improved my quality of life greatly!  The first week I had drop attacks at my desk at work & I was drowsy.  The key is to take this medication @ 4pm & consecutively.
I do experience dry mouth too.  I have 4 neuro-stimulators implanted in my head to help with pain & I take gabbapentin, topamax, paxil, folic acid, hydrocodone, a special gabbapentin/lidocaine cream, & vitamins on a daily basis to function like a human being.  For rescue I take Maxalt & if severe enough Butorphanol-Tartrate. This medicine has given me hope again & made me able to decrease pain meds during the day!  This Med runs about $400 with my insurance but if you go to amrix.com you can print a coupon for a $5 copay!!!!!"


"I got this implant hoping it would be the best decision of my life. Instead, I think this is the most miserable I've ever been. I've been spotting for an entire month, and it looks like it's not stopping anytime soon. I called the doctor 2 weeks into the spotting, and they told me if it continued to call them the next week. I called them the next week, they brought me in to test for anemia. They find out I don't have it, and the doctor tells me they want me to wait until the 3 month adjustment period is over (May 25) before they decide to give me medication. I get more and more frustrated everyday. I don't know if it's worth waiting till May so I can get medication or if I should just get it out soon and be done with this."


"Been battling BV for as long as I can remember and this is the only thing that works! Sure, you get a metallic taste in your mouth and feel a bit drained but if that is what I have to deal with so my BV doesn't come back then it's well worth it!"


"My doctor tried Lexapro with me starting at the lowest dose of 5 mg all the way up to 20 mg.  Lexapro just didn't help with my depression.  It's one of those drugs that either works for you or not at all for others."


"All I have to say about Tramadol is WOW. I'm 19 and have had mild depression associated with anxiety, as well as hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating). I've tried Zoloft and Lexapro for my depression/anxiety, and also have used Benzodiazepines (Xanax, Klonopin) in the past. The antidepressants did nothing, and in fact made my symptoms worse. Although Xanax and Klonopin helped, they tended to make my moods shift up and down. Tramadol works AMAZINGLY for ALL of the above conditions! I take 50-100 mg and my mood is lifted, I feel steadily relaxed all day, focused, motivated. My underarm sweating is completely gone, and I feel like I'm getting my life back. it also works great for moderate pain. No side effects! It's a miracle medicine."


"I started adipex generic phetermine 37 on Tuesday at 9/20/16 at like 6 pm first mistake..... so I was up all night literally I didn't sleep actually I haven't slept more than a couple hours at night all week definitely lots of side effects heart beats abnormally sometimes I also feel very alert I took my 2nd dose 9/23/2016 in the morning starting weight was 223lbs I'm at 213 today 9/26/2016 so I lost 10 lbs in 6 days I get nauseous by the smell of most foods I can barely eat I have absolutely no appetite I have major constipation but I'm loosing weight though. So my goal is ultimate goal is 160. This is my 2nd time on the medicine and I lost about 30 lbs the first time back in 2012 so wish me luck I will try and update again Soon"


"I have been feeling nauseous and have headaches all the time. I also have a cough which is annoying. I have been on the medication for three months and thought I had a gastrointestinal disease until I read all the comments on side effects. I feel better knowing where these symptoms are coming from. "


"I'm 32 years old and I was suffering from unwanted blemishes constantly. I was desperate to try anything to clear my skin - my last straw was seeing the dermatologist. I've now been on Solodyn for 3 months and my skin is nearly flawless with a small blemish rarely.

Unfortunately my trade off for clear skin seems to be weight gain from Solodyn. I have been the same weight my entire life no matter what I ate. But since one Solodyn I have gone from 155 pounds to 170 pounds in 90 days and I'm even starving myself. Has anyone else had this side effect? and if so I hope the weight drops when I stop taking them. Help!"


"Has been amazing so far for fibromyalgia pain, that had become unbearable over the years. Pain couldn't be lived with anymore. Also have depression. Has helped, could be better though. Had C-4 to C-7 replaced with implants, and spur removed, still have herniated back. This helped and side effects gone."


"I began taking phen on January 21, 2016. I have lost twenty pounds exactly and it has only been seven weeks. I feel amazing, and have virtually no side effects except the first three days my mouth was dry. The program I'm doing requires me to see a nurse once a week, which is kind of a pain, but I'm glad because they answer your questions, can increase or decrease your dose and obviously look at your progress. One thing to note: I am extremely active, and have an active job. I am shocked I have lost this much so quickly, and I hope they let me stay on a small dose after I lose my remaining ten to fifteen pounds so I don't blow up like a balloon right after my four months are done. I am really happy, I have never done a successful diet!!! :)"


"I took this at night per my doctor, and about the 3rd week I noticed a huge change in my energy and I started having severe muscle cramping and weakness.  I woke up in the morning feeling beat up and muscle soreness everywhere.  It didn't really help with my issue either.  I stopped taking it, and 3 days later the muscle soreness was completely gone"


"My 16 year old son was diagnosed with ADHD at age 4. We went through several meds at first and Concerta worked the best for him. He took the drug for 10 years increasing dosage when needed. Things seemed to be fine or at least better on the med than off. This last year he became impossible to live with. Argumentative (more than normal), irritable at home, mouthy and his grades were tanking! I initially chalked it up to regular teenagerhood! Then I had an inkling that maybe he needed to switch meds. He started taking Strattera on Monday and 4 days later is a different kid. PLEASANT is the first word that comes to mind. WOW, no arguments! No mouthiness! He left just now I said, have fun, I love you! He replied Love you too! Wha??? HAPPY MOM!!!"


"I was on Celexa which helped a lot for the first few months, then I started getting moody again. After about 2 years I went cold turkey. I was so depressed, it took a lot to just get out of my bed. I then tried Wellbtutrin, I liked it but I had a bad headache. I thought I could be okay off an antidepressant because I forgot what it was like not to be on one. So I dropped the Wellbutrin. I had nervous stomachs, crying, everything. My doctor gave me Pristiq and I have never felt so good in my life. I rate this a ten. It's the best."


"I started taking this about a month ago because my anxiety gradually got so bad that I didn't sleep for a week. The first few nights it worked amazingly but it was difficult to wake up but then I'd be very alert and awake all day. However, my doctor told me to take it twenty minutes before bed and I would not feel the effect until much later. I actually took my dose about 40 mins ago and I'm just now starting to relax."


"The medicine works but comes with a price of bad side effects. Severe nausea and my gums ached really bad for some reason. The nausea I only had when I would take in the morning on an empty stomach and lasted for about an hour or two after that I would be fine. At night before bed no problems. Took about 3 days before I started feeling better."


"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!"


"This stuff works AMAZING! Drink a full bottle (I did the cherry and mixed it with 7up, it wasn't bad) and drink and ton of water. As much water as you can. I also suggest moving around instead of sleeping while you're waiting because movement helps your bowels move faster. This will work for you, just be prepared. Dedicate your whole day to this, you'll need it! Happy pooping y'all!"


"I have been taking Loestrin 24Fe for 13 months now and I have no complaints. It is the first birth control that I have tried. After 3 months of taking the pill, it completely ended my period. I was a little nervous about it, but my doctor assured me that not having a period was normal (especially if you were light before) and that it would not effect my ability to have children later. Also, the pill took away all of my acne which is always a plus!"


"I have been on this med for almost a year. Prior to this, all other meds either didn't work for me or I had unbearable side effects. The only bearable maintenance was Levemir 100 units daily. I gained about 30 lbs! Doc put me on Invokana, I have lost 25 lbs, I have lowered the insulin to 35 units a day. A1C is 6.3. Had been a yeast infection nightmare though! Doc knocked out the yeast infections with Fluconazole and I take 1 Fluconazole a week now and am keeping the YI nightmare away! This has been the only drug that has truly helped!"


"So I started taking this BC when Gildess got discontinued. Up until that point I had absolutely no problems for the almost 2 years I was taking Gildess. After switching to Blisovi though, I've had slightly more cramping, tender breasts, and gained about 15 pounds. I've been the same weight for 5 years and all the sudden, I've gained all this weight. I'm just now connecting it to the BC after reading reviews of the same thing happening to others. My periods are very light, and last no more than 3 days.  Overall, not happy with this BC."


"I trust you'll take this medication off the market.  The before/after photos on your television ads show no visible improvements as compared with ProActive.  Don't buy this junk: The side effects are awful."


"I also used OTC drops for years. After they were no longer effective I was given these for daily use. Living in the Deep South, you just about have to have a bottle of eye drops during spring and summer."


"My doctor recommended Yaz to me because of my PMS, cramps, and extremely irregular cycles. (I've been checked for lumps. There were none). For me, it is working okay as I only took 2 Midols this cycle! The side effects I have are increased sex drive, slightly bigger breasts, increased appetite, and dryness in my eyes. As a student, I find the pills a little bit too pricey, but overall I would recommend it. Except the dryness in my eyes are bad at night (contact wear-er)."


"I've been on Prozac on and off throughout my life. I've been on it now for 6 consecutive months and I must say that anxiety is a thing of the past. I don't want to kill myself all the time either. I also am less impulsive (I smoke a lot though). I do tend to have trouble feeling emotions sometimes. This medicine is very powerful yet it seems subtle or unnoticeable while I'm on it, but the periods that I go off it, I can easily see its dampening effect on the mind because things become really clear - perhaps too clear. "


"I also have been living with social anxiety for 7 years. After drinking alcohol to cover my anxiety and depression, my symptoms just got worse. I finally looked into lorazepam but I got a dose of 2 mg and it just knocked me out. Then I got Xanax 0.25mg and that made my face numb and I didn't like to smile, mainly my face felt weird and I was always to tired. Then finally I got 20mg Paxil and it helped right away. I felt like I could do and talk to anyone at anytime. Then I got used to it and jumped to the 30 mg which is doing alright. But the worst part of using this is constipation. I never had constipation before and it hurts so bad. I hope this helps."


"Have lost 17 lbs in the 1st month. No side effects except sleeping better. Belviq is like willpower in a pill without that wired feeling. So Excited!"


"I have been on Amantadine for 2 weeks now for MS fatigue.  Had absolutely no change in my symptoms, and I certainly have not had insomnia which I was warned about. Quite the opposite,"


"Only side effects I've had is gas, stomach craps, diarrhea but only go to the bathroom once or twice a day. I was diagnosed on June 5 2013 and my viral load was 89,000 and my CD4 258. On July 30 2013 I decided to get checked before starting treatment. My viral load went down on its own to 44,000 and my CD4 down to 248.  I was prescribed COMPLERA on August 1st 2013 and I've been on it for 3 days. My first lab since Complera is Sept 1 so I will keep you updated."


"I have been on Depakote for 4 years now and I haven't had an episode of Hypermania. This has changed my life. I have gained about 40 pounds but it is a small price to pay for the positive changes. I control the anxiety with occasional klonopin. I am working on healthy diet and exercise for the weight."


"Have been Taking for 3 years,  not a single side effect, since I take 14 different medications for various issues, I have thoroughly tested this medication in and out for side effects, everyone is different and reacts different to medications...I take 1000mg a day."


"My feet have always been the worst, with hands next. My feet actually got better but my hands are way worse and now I have plaques on the front of my legs. A bad trade off !!"


"After taking this medication I feel very tranquil. I am an easy going person when I take it. I am calm and I don't have that high feeling I hate. I am coherent but calm. No one really bothers me. It's a miracle because before I used it my husband used to get on my nerves, my kids would get under my skin at the grocery market. I wanted to knock out someone but now I am a nice calm person that can be approached and even has fun."


"I am a 44yr woman l have been taking for two weeks now I am taking two  twice a day now and no results at all. This is so discouraging since l was dieting before the pills l workout 5-7 days a week and nothing. l will finish my bottle being it cost $92.00 but that's it for me, l am happy to see it works for some just not me."


"My armpit sweat was absolutely disrespectful. I would sweat for absolutely no reason laying in bed, talking to friends, walking, living, breathing. It was a nightmare. I finally decided that enough is enough there must be something out there besides antiperspirant. My doctor prescribed Hypercare and it has compelled me to share my experience. The first application did tingle but I was pretty hammered so I didn't mind. Next day was absolutely amazing. I purposely wore a bright pink shirt (all real sweaters nightmare constantly wiping, fanning your shirt trying to dry the wet stains) and I didn't sweat one bit. Great product definitely changed my life."


"It worked on the fibromyalgia pain, but it caused my brain to malfunction.  I couldn't think, I became forgetful, I got 'lost and confused' in my own house, my head felt as if it was full of cobwebs and I was walking in a fog all the time, I'd wake up as tired as I had been when I went to bed unless I drank a few beers or had a couple of glasses of wine. I am now in pain AND depressed. Trying to locate a natural [herb/spice] for fibromyalgia pain and subsequent depression."


"I am NOT new to HIV or HIV treatment. I've known my status since 1994 (1st test). I have been through all of the initial Protease Inhibitor drugs from the mid 1990's & the plethora of severe side affects they provided.

I was switched to Triumeq in late Feb, 2016, NOT due to having a detectable viral load, but due to increasing diarrhea on my last drug combination which included Epzicom, Norvir & Prezista. I wish I never complained about the diarrhea because I am still suffering from extreme headaches nine (9) days after stopping Triumeq. I am on continuous pain killers because these headaches are CONSTANT. Triumeq for me is a complete disaster. I took a full month of Triumeq."


"I suffer from chronic pain, depression and anxiety for the past 10 years and I'm 30.  Football ruined my life, but cymbalta has made it worse.  Not only did I NOT receive any benefit from cymbalta but I gave it the a serious 2 month try and I'm not spending 90% of my time withdrawing from it.  I cannot imagine if I was on this a year, let alone ten.  If this medicine helps you, I would weigh the benefits seriously- because either you're going to the grave with this medicine or you're going to have to feel the "benefits" of coming off of this poison. Beware.. because no doctor will tell you these things.  Worse than 2 years of clonazepam, alcohol, or opiates... no joke.  Hope this helps someone!"


"I have been taking Belviq for 6 weeks and have lost 21 pounds, or 8.6%!

Food tastes great, I just eat less. I have had no side effects other than I sleep better at night. This has been a pretty easy diet, food cravings and late night snacking are gone!"


"I just spent about an hour to an hour and a half reading all of these reviews after taking MC. I am now at the next step of sitting on the toilet clutching my Charmin. I am on an antidepressant and it has caused me chronic constipation. Having constipation frequently throughout my life I was used to going a few days without pooping. After 7 days of not going my boyfriend forced me to take this saying that it was the most amazing thing ever and that I would feel like a new person. Needless to say, I sent him a text telling him how much I loved him. When they say don't trust a fart they mean it! I felt a slight farts coming and after clenching a little realized that this was no normal fart...it was a shart. Run if you feel a fart."


"Started Victoza 10 days ago  .6 for 7 days and now up to 1.2 Lost 13 pounds in 3 days so far since going to 1.2 .No side effects. Take it with 4 metformin a day.Only feel a little dehdrated so i watch water intake. Hope results keep going"


"I have been dealing with insomnia on and off for over 10 years. I have always managed it with OTC meds like Unisom. Finally decided to see a doc about it after having to take 3-4 Unisom a night (I was feeling like a zombie till 10 am!). She prescribed 25 mg of Vistaril - take one at bed time. Last night was my first time using it and it took a few hours to get me to sleep. All night I had weird, vivid dreams and it was hard to tell if I was asleep or awake. I felt on the brink of deep sleep, but still awake. It's hard to describe. I am going to give it a week and see how it goes. I was a bit groggy this morning, but not like on Unisom."


"Effective osteoarthritis pain management. However, I'm retaining water. "


"I started Victoza just over 3 weeks ago and I have had no side effects whatsoever.  I feel great and am losing weight, and for the first time in my life I've experienced feeling full and satisfied.  I've never had that feeling before.  I've felt full (after eating much more than when on this drug) but never satisfied.  It was a remarkable feeling.  I've had a great experience and I hope to continue as I've a lot to lose.  However, I do fear the potential for pancreatic cancer and will do more research on this."


"I have been on Jolessa for 7 years. I DON'T take the placebo pills, and have not had a period the 7 years except for once, when the Doctors office and Mail order pharmacy my former insurance made me use, got their wires crossed. If I don't take the pill exactly the same time every day...my body lets me know that it needs it's dose! No acne, and I have not had any weight gain. Slight spotting here and there, maybe once or twice a year. I don't plan on having any more children (I have a 10 1/2 year old), but am only 28, so the Dr.'s won't let me get a tubal ligation. I thought of the IUD, but quite frankly, I like NEVER having a period. No ill effects after 7 years without it. Healthy as ever."


"Bactrim ds cleared up my infected finger, just like most antibiotics do. The difference is in the side effects. The nausea and diarrhea are worse on this one. But the biggest problem was that my depression which I had under control with medication became worse than ever overnight. I don't know whether it interfered with my antidepressant  (bupropion xl) or just aggravated the symptoms so much that it was uncontrollable. Either way, I spent a week alternating between despair and rage on a hair trigger. I would not try this again."


"I'm on weekly 15mg methotrexate  and fortnightly Humira. Is everybody on both of just the Humira. Luckily it's government funded."


"I have been taking Levora for the past 6 months or so. I LOVE IT. I have no severe side effects except tender breasts sometimes. Sex drive has also definitely increased. The only problem I have with Levora is that when its time to take the "reminder" pills it takes a few days to get my period....it always scares me....but so far, my period has always come. ALL IN ALL, I'M VERY HAPPY WITH LEVORA."


"I just started adipex 3 days ago. Im having some insomnia and terible dry mouth. But I also have mad energy and little appetite. Adipex is amazing! Compared to having no energy, terrible depression, and feeling like there was no hope, I feel great! Hopefully this continues don't give up there is help out there!!"


"I have always been fit, and losing those few pounds that manage to creep up on us from time to time was always fairly easy.  Once I hit my 50's however, things changed.  I went to the gym, I ate well, but nothing.  In fact I GAINED weight when I thought I should be losing or at least stable.  Thank goodness my dr suggested CONTRAVE.  It dramatically reduced my appetite, so that when I ate, I made good food choices and stuck to a reasonable portion.  And those evening snacks were a thing of the past.  The daily weighing is awesome because you can see even the smallest change.  I was not obese, but 5'5 at 166 lbs was the most I'd ever weighed and I was  completely uncomfortable in my own skin (and clothes!)  I am now almost 30 lbs down."


"I'm 32 and have had cold sores my whole life. It wasn't until I was about 24 when I decided to see a doctor about them. He gave me some Zovirax which did very little. I was first prescribed Acyclovir about 3 years ago and was amazed how well it worked. The instant that I feel a blister coming on I take Acyclovir and the blisters scab over within a day and begins healing. I remember not wanting to go to school as a kid because of that ugly patch of blisters on my mouth. From beginning to end it used to take 10-14 days for my sores to completely heal. Now it's always less then a week and they are much smaller. Also I've noticed that I don't get them as frequently since I've been taking acyclovir. I always seem to feel moody and irritated on it."


"I had a tickle in my throat and very tired on day one. Then day 3 a dry hacking cough and then runny nose and congestion. Day 5 woke up to bad sinus headache and pressure but not getting better and worse cough. Day 7 I felt like death warmed over and couldn't take it anymore.
Went to doctor and got 5 day Zpak and inhaler. Took day 1 dose and next morning felt much better and lot of the sinus pressure and headache were gone. By dose Day 4 much much better and only small cough now. "


"23, no kids, 1  year. I am one of the lucky statistics that for some unknown reason, expels IUDs. (Twice now with the Paragard) but I did want to share despite that, my positive experience in general. Being young I knew this would be a convenient means of longterm birth control   the no hormone aspect really enticed me. Have had bad experiences with Nexplanon and pills. Insertion: wasn't horrible for me, felt like a weird really invasive pap that clamped down inside you for 5 seconds. 2 days of cramping and heavy bleeding after. Positives: convenience, no weight gain, acne, hair loss or anything like that. Negatives: heavier period bleeding, possibly painful sex. My cervix was super sensitive and sex was less pleasurable than before."


"Had implant fitted 13th December 2014. Had one period in December and then nothing for two months. February I started bleeding again and have been constantly bleeding since (it is now March 2016). It occasionally stops for 3-4 days and when I say occasionally I mean maybe one every 5 months or so... Tried Cerazette at the same time and it didn't stop. Took norethisterone for a week when I went away, three days after stopping I started bleeding again and I have never felt anything like it. I was off work for two days, couldn't stand up with the pain and was bleeding through tampons in less than 2 hours. Along with the constant bleeding, I have terrible mood swings and extremely low libido."


"I used this medication just twice and had a severe headache for 3 days."


"I have been using Vaniqa for 2 years now.  I love it. It is a bit pricey but well worth every penny.  I apply it twice a day morning and night.  Continue shaving plucking or whatever you do but you will notice you will be doing it much less now. I don't know what I would do without this product.  Good luck!"


"I was given the generic Bupropion XL. I started with 150mg for the 1st week and then went to 300mg after that. The first 3 weeks were amazing. My quality of sleep got better. My mind was no longer on overdrive. I had a never ending list of unfinished projects that I was now able to focus and breeze through. It also helped me to stop binge eating. The only negative side effect was that I started getting mild-severe acne but changing my skin care routine helped it. Then at week 4, everything went down hill. I was taking Bupropion in the morning at 9am and by 11am, I couldn't keep my eyes opens. I would end up sleeping all day. I feel so tired that I can't do anything and I can't focus. It just stopped working."


"It made me ill for 2-3 days after infusion, including headaches and nausea. I was also very sluggish, and more tired. That was hard to accept with the acute chronic fatigue syndrome I already deal with."


"I have been on Adderall, 10mg twice per day, for about 2 months now. I am a 32 year old male, and I went to see my doctor because I was having an incredibly difficult time focusing and "locking in" on conversations at work. It was becoming a real problem. I went to previous doctors when I was in high school and college. I told them my concern about my inability to focus. They said I was depressed. But, I wasn't depressed and I knew I wasn't. Finally, someone really listened and Adderall and Adult ADD was their diagnosis. It has been a miracle for me. I finally know what it is like to be alert and alive. "


"I'm 40 years old and ever since I hit puberty, my clocks have been backwards - up all night, sleeping until noon . I've tried everything. I've been on Rozerem for a year now and it's changed my life completely! I was reluctant at first, because it's slow working and I wanted an immediate fix. Things like Ambien did this, but only in short term. Rozerem took some time to really work, about a full month, but looking back it was so worth it! I have ADHD so deal with daytime sleepiness also. To counter that, I also take Nuvigil. This combination has been the best EVER! I'm productive and wake up easily. I'm convinced that Rozerem is the key. I couldn't sleep all day even if I wanted to - the daylight wakes me! Finally, my clocks are right!"


"I am not really sure if this medicine is working as well as it could. I feel better since I started taking it but I still have serious manic days around my period. So much so that I am not allowed to work during those few days. I also wake up with shaky hands and my teeth chatter until the medicines kick in. When my dosage was higher  (I take 600mg twice a day) I would have a half hour of being seriously high and I was unable to walk around. It would feel as if I had a really strong eyeglass prescription. "


"Took first pill with no food. No stomach upset. Had mild chills 1st night(10 min) Feeling great on 3rd day. No other side effects."


"Works wonders for me.  I still occasionally have some daytime sleepiness, which I can handle with a quick 5 minute nap, but it has gotten rid of the Cataplexy.  I really had a problem with symptoms of cataplexy.  If I laughed, got mad, or was emotional in any way, I would end up on the floor.  I rarely have any of these symptoms now, which is a miracle for me.  I do have two side effects, one is that I can become pretty irritable and the second is that I get a bit more aroused."


"was prescribed cefdinir 300mg twice daily for 10 days for a sinus infection. I was having sinus headaches and mild fever prior, so at first I did not realize that the headache was from cefdinir now, and not from sinus issues. After first 5 days, severe diarrhea developed, and headaches and nausea continued. But it did seemingly clear whatever was happening in the sinuses. I am on day 6. if headaches and stomach issues don't stop, will have to stop at day 7 and see if need another antibiotic or done. It's a very rough drug, and reading all the long term possible effects is a bit scary."


"I got my Nexplanon implanted on October 15th of last year. Since then I have basically been on a constant menstrual cycle. The longest gap I have had without a period is a week. I go from being spotty to having a constant heavy flow. I am having it removed next week."


"Being un-diagnosed bi-polar for almost 40 years having many manic breaks until one was so big I wound up hospitalized.  I was put on Topamax, Prozac and Lunesta. With a Bi-Polar type II diagnosis I had to change my lifestyle.  Already in recovery I approached mental health in the same way.Topamax soon wasn't enough so my doc tried Latuda and it didn't work. Depakote is working great I am finally myself! Yes it makes me hungry I just keep my calorie count the same. The med doesn't cause weight gain -  my decisions do. With how well it works I'd take some curves and feel this awesome any day!!"


"After a few years of the pill, I was fed up with the side effects and having to remember it daily and I am so glad that I decided on Skyla. The insertion was very uncomfortable for me, but I think it had something to do with the fact that I was incredibly nervous and my cramps that come along with my period had never been very bad, so I didn't know what to expect. I was in about 6/10 pain for a few hours after because i took ibuprofen as my Dr recommended, but tylenol is usually what works for me so after I took some the pain decreased significantly. I was able to go to work afterwards and now my periods are lighter and MUCH shorter than before. I would recommend an IUD to anyone looking for a long-lasting bc method."