"I was taking this pill for PCOS and heavy periods, and also birth control. While it helped my period become regular (which is very, very nice), and I guess lightened my period (but not by much), the side effects are just too much. I've never had such intense breast pain in my life (I even tested for pregnancy to be sure I wasn't missing something), acne that I never had even as a teenager has been plaguing me, and my mood swings are awful. I switch from happy to angry and depressed within minutes, which isn't like me at all. I'm moving off this pill thank the Lord."


"This made my anxiety worse."


"Very effective for me. It has also been prescribed for my vertigo as well as anxiety. 0.5 mg is enough for me to feel the anxious feeling subside. Sometimes even half a pill is fine to take the edge off. I only use about 5 pills a month."


"No side effects from this medicine, after horrible side effects on others."


"I've herpes for about 3 years now. Have been having more obs the last few years, up to 2 OBs per month. Tried lots, eating really well, exercising regularly, stress relief etc. Nothing was helping much. Now I take 500mg of lysine first thing in the morning and 500mg before bed. Not had an OB for 60 days! That is amazing for me. No groin pain either. This stuff rocks! Get on it! I also drink turmeric tea regularly which I think helps with the groin pain (by reducing inflammation and being good for your immune system). 95% of credit goes to lysine though!"


"I'm 19 years old and these are my first birth control pills. I definitely hate these pills right now. I completed my first week today and it's been hell. I take my pills at 7 PM everyday. I get minor stomach aches which makes me feel uneasy. By time 12 AM comes around I am throwing up every meal I ate for the day. I have also been losing more hair than normal but it was minor amounts. I saw other people mention hair loss but I didn't think it would be me."


"Works about 75% of the time.  So far this is the best medication I've been prescribed."


"I've been on a clear liquid diet all day with not much going in my system other than water. Started taking suprep at 6pm and it had a very pungent artificial flavor that coats the inside of your mouth. The first bottle was okay for me. I very quickly got sleepy and slept for about an hour before waking up to use the bathroom. Before I knew it I was passing only a yellow liquid... If only the second bottle went the same way. After only drinking half of it at 4am I threw it all up, and the sputum only tasted like spicier suprep. I'm begrudgingly trying to finish the second bottle... Colonoscopy in 3 hours. Wish me luck!"


"I am a 55 year old woman who has suffered from sweaty hands and feet for as long as I can remember.  Also the icy feet and hands while still sweating. It's been a lifelong struggle.  I've tried everything over the years and nothing worked. About a year ago I watched an episode of diagnose me.  Long story short she suffered from hyperhidrosis. The cure Oxybuten.  It's a bladder control medicine.  But for me it's lifesaver.   I have warm dry hands and feet 95 percent of the time.  It's changed my life."


"Really bad. I didn't feel better at all just constantly "wired" like I had drank 6 cups of coffee. I couldn't sleep at all. "


"I have been on NuvaRing for 5 months.  Within a month I noticed a decrease in my sex drive, and I've had vaginal dryness which makes sex painful.  Bad sex has effected other parts of my life."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"I was so scared to take this prep after reading all of the horror stories...but it was so much easier than I anticipated! Unlike the average, I decided to space out both of my doses and drink them in 2 oz shot glasses every 10 minutes. My first dose was at 6 pm, and I wasn't sure how my body would react so I wanted to play it safe. I had my first movement within 30 minutes, and after that every 10 minutes or so.  Definitely make sure to be close to a restroom as the need to go is VERY strong! I drank ginger ale with my "shots" and sucked on lemon slices to get rid of the taste. To anyone reading this who is worried...DON'T BE! It's really easy. Good luck!"


"I wish that I had the same testimonial as everyone else, but I really have not seen any significant reduction in alcohol cravings. I was so hopeful that this would be the end of this miserable disease."


"I am a serious worry wort when it comes to periods and pregnancy, so last year I asked my doctor for a birth control pill that would give me regular periods. She recommended Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo, and I could not be happier. I have a period every 28 days on the dot, and it's only heavy for a few days, with two days of light bleeding that I hardly notice with a liner.

I've been on it for a year now and have had zero side effects. No change in appetite, no change in acne - actually, some of my cystic acne has cleared up! No mood swings, and my cramps are MUCH better; I used to get cramps so bad I'd vomit from the pain, but now I only have slight discomfort for a few hours. And best of all: no pregnancy! If you want a combined oral contraceptive pill, this is the best!"


"I too had some nausea the first few days I was taking this but found some Dramamine with ginger and that helped a lot. I don't have nausea anymore and I definitely am not eating as much. I don't have the trigger in my brain that says you are full, stop eating. Contrave helps me to eat like a normal person. I can tell it does something because I used to drink a lot of coffee and now I can only drink two cups, sometimes I can't even finish the second cup. I like this and I am going to lose my excess weight and never be this big again. I feel like I can do it with Contrave."


"So far so good. I have been on Humira for over 2 years."


"I have been on Triliptal for a few years and it helps a lot. Did see that it has a pain relieving effect, big time.  It decreases anxiety, helps with sleep, mellows me out and at times I can't feel like my legs which is amusing since I realize this med. has a big effect on decreasing nerve pain, muscle pain ..... any pain?   So, now onto the side effects:  Low sodium, decreased heart rate (for me anyway)  I also can't remember things, and when I read -- well that doesn't work out too well, but I try. I can't remember what I read.  I space out a lot. I also don't feel like eating.  I used to take Tegretol and that was awful, so I am pleased with this med.  I take 1200 mg per day.  It is hard with the 600 mg in the morning (I want to sleep)"


"This is my 6th cycle shot. I originally did pills. But due to not wanted a period at all. I decided to take the shot. Im plus size 250. 5.9 i didnt gain any weight. I do seem tired more and the numbness in my legs does happen. But with speaking to my nurse. They say it take calcium out our bones. So. Drink milk take vitamins. The mood swings and depression. I believe. I am more irritable. I think thats a lil me too. Not the shot. To clear up. I love it. No cycle. No worries to take a pill. Make sense to me."


"I have been diabetic for 27 yrs, sugars are uncontrolled. I have hypothyroid which makes it so difficult to lose weight. But last month my doctor switched me to Victoza. Since then I have lost 8 lbs! My sugar is great!  My cravings are gone. And I feel full longer and no desire of over eating!"


"I just got my liletta inserted this morning and thought I'd share my experience. First off my gyno told me to be on my period or have my nuvaring in the day if the procedure. Before I went to bed the night before I had to put 2 tablets of misoprostol in my vagina, which would help my cervix soften since I have never had any children. I was also advised by my gyno to take 800mg of Motrin the night before and right before my appointment. The misopristol caused some light cramping but that was it. I'm not going to lie it hurt but it was manageable. The clamping of the cervix did not hurt but the measuring of the uterus did and when she put liletta in. I have some cramping and light bleeding now but I feel pretty good."


"I have had chronic neck pain for years. It flares up in the cold weather. I was recently prescribed Mobic and I tried it for a week, with no difference in pain. I was later prescribed Voltaren which works great."


"I have had Juvederm injected twice over the course of 2 years for fullness in my lips. I love it. I have my lips just plumped up but not overly filled it looks really natural, people don't know I have had it done. I get tons of compliments about how young I look for my age. I am 41 and always get guessed at being 34, so if you just want to smooth your lips out and plump them up just a little this is a great product...just make sure you have it done by a professional that knows what they are doing. I have seen some botched lip injections done by some unqualified people."


"This was one of the worst experiences of my life, I had the copper IUD inserted about 5 months ago and got it removed today! Those were the worst 5 months of my life! To start off the insertion was extremely painful (I've also never had any children). From there all the awful side effects started. Periods from hell! I bleed like I've never in my life before, cramps were so bad I had to call out of work a few times and only laying in the bed with a heating pad helped them. I lost so much blood I ended up with anemia, and looked like a walking zombie all the time. & then after about 2 months of this my face began to break out with very painful cystic acne everywhere. (I've never had a problem with acne my whole entire life). Worst thing ever"


"It works just fine without any side effects.  I've been on it for 4 years."


"I have struggled with endometriosis and polycystic ovarian syndrome- so being put on the pill wasn't much of an option for me, I needed something to control the unbearable pain for it was really limiting my life. Since I began Seasonique over a month ago- I have had painful stomach aches that seem to be worst for the first few hours after I wake up. My emotions have been off the wall, everything is making me cry- I am easily agitated, and haven't felt like myself. I don't feel depressed- just irritated and emotional most days. I think the worst side effect has been the explosive diarrhea that sneaks up on me- embarrassing. This has never happened to me before, and now it's at least once a day an urgent run to the bathroom is needed."


"I cut off the meaty part of the palm of my hand and when I went to the doctor, I didn't think to bring that part with me.  It would not stop bleeding and it had to be treated like it was a bad burn, since there was no skin to cover the wound up. The doctor had me put silver sulfadiazine on my hand and it worked like a miracle. I must admit that my husband is a welder and when he gets a welding burn, we use this cream for those and it works fantastic!!"


"Little pain relief with horrific side effects including suicidal thoughts.  Have never been a depressive or suicidal type before. "


"Being a nurse I can assure I know about Panic! It started in 2002 as heart palpitations, I thought I was having a Heart Attack! After 4 Years of torture and antidepressants, my doctor finally put me on klonopin. I'm on 3mg a day! It has changed my life, only downfall is if I'm without it for 2 or more days all my symptoms of panic come back! But just glad I got my life back!"


"I purchased this for my son, who has a very bad case of Keratosis Pilaris (KP).  This lotion is unscented, non-greasy and soaks in quickly.  Best possible for an 8yr old boy.  Applied after bath, once skin has dried, especially if skin was scrubbed or has any open sores, as it would sting those areas for a moment.  Results of 1-2 daily applications were awesome!  I was so impressed with how my son's skin was looking and feeling, I started applying it on my feet at bedtime in between pedicures.  Wow!  Great results again.  Eventually, I began using it on my face, neck, chest and the rest of my body.  My skin is now super smooth, has reduced fine lines, fewer pimples and dry skin patches. "


"Zofran is great for nausea, but watch out for the constipation. I was prescribed 15 8mg tablets last week and have used one tablet a day since then (about 5 days now) and after waiting, walking, drinking copious amounts of water, I am going to need to try a suppository, or laxative, and have my dosage of zofran decreased to 4 mg. Great medication, it DOES give me nausea relief, just something to be prepared for, I know I wasn't."


"when I was in 3rd grade I was diagnosed with Migraines sometimes the medicine doesn't help I fell lightheaded a lot, dizzy, and tired

when I am in school when I get them my teachers just deal with it or no you don't have a headache go sit down, or even they say you are just trying to avoid doing your stuff. which am not."


"I've been on it for a month and I am thinking of changing. I have had headaches so bad they make me want to cry 24/7. I also have been nauseous almost every single day after being on it for a week. I have been extremely emotional and had times when I feel very shaky. The fact that this puts of a lot more hormones then other birth control is the reason it is causing me to have these reactions I think."


"All I can say is that for the first time in my life, I feel like I can take care of myself. I owe this completely to this drug. No more manic episodes. Everything has sort of evened out for me. It's wonderful and I cannot be without and will freak out if I ever have to!  Oh and I'm on 20mg twice a day.  So far, no side affects other than a small twitch in my face. That sort of thing can easily be counteracted with additional medicines, though.  It is very expensive, but it is completely worth it."


"I have had YI's before and had used the same treatments but they must have changed it because I have never felt this pain before. On day 2 of the 3 day combo back and I'm on fire after inserted the cream. I don't know if I can do day 3"


"What a great drug!  No side effects, vl undetectable, CD4 count 1159.  I was on Atripla for a period of time but couldn't handle the side effects.  Rashes, forgetfulness, horrible dreams, not being able to sleep, feeling like I was crawling out of my skin, etc.  My doctor immediately took me off of Atripla and put me on Genvoya, absolutely no problems since then.  I highly recommend this drug."


"I've been using the patch for about 2 months, so much easier than remembering to take the pill! Just stick it on and go. The only problem I've had with it is skin irritation(hives) on my back where I put it but easily solved by putting it on a different area next time! I haven't put on any weight bonus."


"It WORKS! I'm at the end of my first week on Belviq, and I have lost 8lbs. I've also been eating healthier with weight watchers and walking a couple times a week.  It don't have any side effects I've noticed and it makes me not even care about food. It's a miracle pill. I eat when my belly tells me too, not nearly as much as I was..when I do eat I'm full enough to last quite honestly till the next day. It's really wonderful and I highly recommend it."


"It works just as well or better than the regular/tab pills.
It's onset it fast, 10 minutes after completely dissolved under the tongue *sub-lingual* obviously. It has a bad sweet taste but I got used to it quickly.  Takes about 8 minutes to dissolve.  There's no heaviness like the CR's or anything like that. Seems it does the trick for easier and faster sleep."


"I'm a 29 yr old male, had a stress related heart attack, and yes it was confirmed. I tried atenolol, and a couple of others with no success, finally about the end of 2007 my doctor gave me a sample of bystolic and it was obvious that it was different and it worked. No more Atrial Fibrillation or irregular heart beat. I can't say much about my blood pressure but "I can honestly say that I live by it". Talk to your doctor if you don't like the beta blocker you are on and see if he has any samples."


"I am 24 years old and have a daughter who is almost 2. I got the Mirena put in when my daughter was 10 weeks old.  Since I got it put in I have had nothing but problems.  I have been having a lot of problems with my back, my mood swings and depression has taken a turn for the worst.  I have gained over 50lbs because since I got it put in I have done nothing but try to lose weight and nothing works and the change in my eating habits have changed since.  I some what lost my sex drive.  When it comes to that time of the month I get really bad cramps and bloating but no spotting. I haven't had a period in almost 8 months and it has been almost 2 years since I got it. I want it removed really bad."


"Doc told me to stop increasing the dosage (via the titre-pack) as soon as I saw pain improvement, as this is the dosage I should remain on. I've noticed a lot of people here continued to increase dosage past the point where they felt better, which could be why they had negative experiences and quit. It's Day 2, but I slept a whole night for the first time in 2 years! Pain's still here, but it's early yet."


"I've been on this pill for about a month and a half now and I have had the WORST experience. This is my first time on the pill because I had awful period pains. I was on my period for 2 weeks straight on this pill. I have become an emotional, irritable mess. I've yelled at my boyfriend for the dumbest things and cry at literally EVERYTHING. This pill has made me crazy moody and psycho! And even my sister and boyfriend have noticed a change in my personality. Also, my skin has never been this worse. I've gotten clumps of cystic acne all along my chin, neck, and cheeks. It is SO bad. I am planning on stopping because it is doing nothing for me! I would NOT recommend."


"My grandmother was given this in the hospital for anorexia and nausea.  She began having tremors after the first dose. It was discontinued, and we are on the second full day post discontinuation, and she is still shaking, severe hallucinations, and mental status changes. "


"I have been on Sprintec for almost 2 years now and I get my periods every month when I'm supposed to and my face has cleared up all the way since I've been on it. I do have a lot of mood swings but that might also have something to do with me being 15 other than that I haven't had any side effects and it has worked great. I would recommend that you use Sprintec."


"No matter what, I carry a headache (4-5 pain scale) DAILY, some turn severe 10 scale migraines 3-5 times weekly. I did imaging scans, EEGs, both short and 3 day through stay in hospital. I was told by 1st neurologist that some "speckling" and slight abnormalities (grey matter) this led to a referral from that Dr, to my 2nd neurologist that I have had now for 3yrs. He graduated me up to stronger meds after lots of trials. This is what's working. 600mg lyrica daily. 7.5 norco & staydol. Much less pain. Norco is not as good anymore. Have asked for stronger but was refused. Good luck to all. Ask for SPECT test. Google it so you can explain to your Dr. I had too."


"I struggle with the Lethargic-type Depression.

The Symptoms: lack of motivation, laziness, apathy, a-sociability (not caring about having others or relationships; NOT the same as anti-social), flat effect, low energy, excess sleeping, difficulty processing and connecting-the-dots; like when reading things for example, poor concentration, lack of drive, staying at home all day doing nothing, not getting a job, lack of determination and perseverance, giving up easily, low attention-span, etc.

Ritalin works great for "Lethargic Depression", and even MORE so when combined with my Cymbalta (60mg once-daily).

I take 20mg in the morning, and I have a lot more energy. Just cleaning the dishes doesn't seem like an exhausting burden anymore. My facial expressions and effect don't seem flat, zombie, stiff and mask like. I can process what I'm reading more clearly. I CARE more and FEEL more. I feel motivated, and more active, no longer just sitting and watching TV all day, letting the house turn into a pit. I'm being productive, I can keep many things at the front of my head without forgetting. Overall I've gone from the walking, living dead -to-
a living, happy, productive person.

Overall, I take 90-120mg of the regular Ritalin (methylphenidate) in divided doses throughout the day."


"I've been on Falmina birth control for about 8 months now and I love it. I have not got pregnant, and my cycles are much lighter, less cramps and shorter. My acne has cleared! I would most definitely recommend this birth control, only negative things I find annoying at times is breast tenderness."


"I have been on saphris for three years. I loved how calm and focused I was. But I have gained 60 lbs.  I told my Dr. A million times but she says it doesn't cause weight gain. Well I am very depressed. I exercise I eat very little and I can't lose a pound. Well now I am morbidly obese. And all the stuff I can't do because I'm so big has really got me down. I am weaning my self down and getting off saphris as much as I hate the side effects I am scared to see what my life will look like with out it. Oh my daughter was on it for two months and she gained 18lbs. Why can't we have both sanity and without gaining 50 freaking pounds. Grrr"


"In my experience this is terrible. I'm only almost done with my third week and I'm having the worst ovary pains and migraines. I got on it because the doctor told me it would prevent cysts because I've had a cyst that covered my whole ovary and wanted something to prevent that from happening again. Well, I'm having the same exact pain when I had a cyst but the stabbing pain is more often. I've never had trouble with head aches or migraines until now.. My whole expience has been terrible."


"I looooove paraguard I've had it for 8 months my only child is 4 years old his dad is a absent parent so I said I won't be having another until I'm in a secure marriage with someone worth spending the rest of my life with before i bring anymore children into the world . My boyfriend and I don't ever have any worries or pregnancy scares because paraguard does it's job very well. My mom recommended it because she's used it for years for her and my dad ...my cramps are a little more hurtful but before paraguard they hurted bad enough to take pain pills anyways. It's a win win situation for me and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND"


"This medication has made a huge improvement for my son. He is doing better in school and has NO SIDE EFFECTS, which is a major plus to me. No mood swings, fits of rage, or emotional melt downs. I would recommend trying this medication to anyone."


"I started smoking when I was 16 and quit at 19 cold turkey.  That was no fun.  I took up smoking again in 2013 after a very stressful period in my life.  I tried nicotine patches to no success.  It didn't even take the edge off my cravings.  Chantix is a miracle drug! I take meds for depression so I was concerned because one of the side effects are depression and suicidal thoughts.  Although I am again going through a sad and stressful time (my brother recently passed away and I just got divorced). This drug is working with minimal side effects! I get the vivid dreams but they are not nightmares and my stomach gets upset for the first 3-5 minutes after taking Chantix.  As for the depression, it hasn't gotten worse. Saving my life + $ too!"


"mirtazapine is a fancy name for a knock out sedative. Depending on the sensitivity of your brain. Taking it, puts you in a sleep state instantly and you never really wake up until 3 days when you return to your previous state. I feel that these drugs tend to push you more into a depressed state rather than take you out of it. In my experience, lifestyle decisions will be far more effective in the long term, otherwise you will remain on these drugs forever, making drug cos wealthier on your dependancy."


"My Dr recently increased my dose of Paxil adding 10 mg. it has made a significant difference in the amount and severity of my hot flashes. Every day I could easily have 15 and at night sometime 10. It has been a week so far and the daily have reduced to somewhere between 5 and 8. And at night approximately 5.  I am grateful for the slight relief."


"My GP had me on another drug for 4 years and was feeling great. An annual colonoscopy showed nothing so the "Great Gastro" took me off everything and about a month later everything blew up. Went back to a Nurse Practitioner who apologized and put me on Lialda and Canasa.1 week later, great again. Ins Co after 6 months decided not to pay for Lialda so I was put on another couple worked for a couple months then blow up again.NP called Ins Co and got them to approve Lialda, Canasa again and 2 months in all ok except after eating still bloating and gas. We explored my eating habits ans she (NP) took me off gluten and gas and bloating stopped.Joints stopped aching. Try it! Can even touch my toes!!! Best NP around at OSU Gasto Clinic in Co"


"I got my first depo shot September 26, 2016. I was due December 25, 2016 but I didn't go back because I noticed it made me depressed   I wasn't sexually active so what was the point. 2 weeks after I was due I started a light period and spotting and it's been like that for almost 3 weeks. I'm so frustrated I just want this out of my system. I do not recommend the shot."


"I got the Skyla inserted a week ago and it was pretty rough. The actual process of getting it in did not bother me but after I had awful cramps, felt nauseous and lightheaded. The cramps have not gone away but have lightened a little bit. The doctor said I was feeling pain because I have a "sensitive uterus" and have never had kids. Haven't bled at all though which is nice."


"I had my skyla inserted three days ago (February 15th, a lovely late Valentine's Day present) I knew the inserting and measuring weren't going to feel good and I was right but the pain was like a bad period cramp that lasts for maybe 30ish seconds. I've been on the pill for 6 years prior to my getting the skyla (I'm 20 w/ no kids) and found myself forgetting to take my pill on time or at all! Which is not good as I am in no way, shape, or form ready for a mini me. My doc had me come in while I was on my period as the cervix is looser when your menstruating. I had it put in on the second day of my period and by the next day I had stopped bleeding!! I hope this continues as that was the major appeal for me of this BC."


"Overall- waste of money long term because it only works for a few weeks.  Exercise and meditation will be more beneficial.  However, if you're doing exposure therapy in addition to, those few weeks the medicine is working may help you overcome the initial hurdle.

Initial side effects were dizziness and terrible fatigue.  Only lasted first 3-4 days, then you could feel the medicine start working.  Buspar only worked for two weeks though.  Regardless, I took it 4-5 months while still having regular anxiety attacks.  I started tapering off last week, and thankfully no withdrawal symptoms (not like Xanax).  That is at least a plus."


"I've been on Jolessa for a year now and I love it. I was put on the pill due to my severe leg cramps/pains during my period. They were so bad that I would be absent from school for 3 days every month. The first 2 packs of the pills I spotted for 2 of the 3 months, mostly just light but sometimes it got heavy but once I started my 3rd pack everything was great. I didn't spot at all and when I did get my period it was very short and light. Plus no leg pains at all. I really like this birth control."


"generic brand at walmart much cheaper and more products worked better than name brand gas x"


"Its been 5 months since I got the implant and I have already gained more than 15 pounds. The first 2 months was constantly having headache which I never had before and soreness in my breast. I have mood swings. Sometimes I snap for no reason. Definitely easily irritated.
My sex libido also decreased.
The only good thing about this birth control is that you don't get your period anymore. A little spotting but not bleeding. I'm taking it out for sure."


"PROS- No period and didn't get pregnant within the 2 years that I had the Nexplanon

CONS- Cravings, Migraines, No energy, Weight gain (14lbs in 2 years) to be exact and that's a lot for me because I'm already a big girl, Hard to lose the weight, mood swings, fatigued, lots of depression. It's like being imaginary pregnant lol without having a baby growing inside of you."


"Girlfriend and I had a condom break on us. Clearly we panicked and ran to the drug store to get a plan b pill. after her period being late over a week we became worried but sure enough it came and everything was fine. Don't worry! It works!"


"I took Elavil for two years and slept like a champ! I tried everything else on the market, prescription, herbal, over the counter and nothing worked like this did."


"This was my first birth control and I was on it for about a year. I took it to help lighten an regulate my ridiculously heavy period and it did just that. However it gave me terrible mood swings, spotting, and the final straw was my once thick hair became extremely thin. Though it did its original purpose, the side effects were just too much."


"Great!!!  Big bruise at implant site  but I bruise easily anyway. Had it inserted a week after my period.  Next period was normal but a week late. Next period was 2 weeks later. No big deal. Weight gain has not been a problem yet, all other birth controls I blew up. I have odd hungers from time to time, snacking excessively but nothing not controllable.  I suffer from depression which has not gotten worse. In fact sometimes it's much better. I love it so far, recommend it to everyone.

37 years old, no children.

Insurance paid for everything.  I only paid office visit copay."


"This caused dizziness, diarrhea, low blood pressure, nausea, and eventually liver failure for my parent, after less than one month of use. Research this before you start taking this drug."


"I have been on this medication since 3/12/15, I've lost 25 pounds. I am on a lower carb (only fruits and veggies- no grains). I feel great. I've stopped binge eating. You can't have high fat foods on this medication or you will get sick. Stick with lean protein and fruits and vegetables. I've stopped craving snack foods or fast foods. I walk 4 miles a day. This isn't a magic pill. You still have to put in the work. I do have trouble with constipation, so I upped my water intake to ten glasses a day and Miralax once a day. I'm sleeping better. The first two months, I slept awful. It could have been sugar withdrawal."


"I took my first dose as directed at 6:00pm.  Didn't taste good- but I chugged it down and drank 32 more ounces of water.  Had chills and lots of stomach rumbling- but no BM!  And now it's almost 6 hours later and just chills and rumbling but still no action.  Supposed to take second dose at 4:30am , but I'll move that up to 3:00am.  Has anybody taken the first dose and... nothing?"


"I'm ultra-ultra rapid cycling bipolar II and bul. been thru 6 mood stabilizers / APs / AAPs. My experience on those was disastrous.Lithium made me more suicidal, lamictal made me binge, destroyed my memory, didn't help my mood, seroquel put 20 #s on me and made me a zombie, didn't help my mood, latuda and abilify made me shake. I was terrified of weight gain on depakote/valproate/risperdal. I was at my wit's end, suicidal, and terrified that I wasn't going to live to my 33rd birthday, then I found NIH considers Topamax to be a mood stabilizer so I asked my pdoc about it. Within a week at 50 mgs I had a full day where I didn't cycle at all. I woke up feeling okay and stayed that way all day. I didn't cycle at all. Things are looking good!"


"I started taking a very low dose back in the summer of 2014
I was walking 3 miles a day. After about 3 weeks I could no longer walk like I use to due to the pain in my neck! I went for test, Heart, blood work they found nothing
I took myself off Armor in Jan 2015 I started feeling better
I would never take this drug again."


"I notice there haven't been any recent otezla review postings. Does that mean everyone is so sick and tired of talking about this useless drug that makes you feel constantly lousy?"


"Started at 216lbs on 3/4 now at 200.8lbs...best pill ever...only side effect is dry mouth..drink enough water!"


"The taste is bearable but once you get near the end it is borderline gag time. Very reminiscent of nasty children's cough syrup! The water was easy to drink. I'm experiencing chills but nothing other than having a toilet party. It took 5mins to drink and kicked in after 45mins. Looking forward to the end so I can get some sleep before the morning and round #2. Today is the first summer weather day and I can hear everyone outside having fun and smell all the BBQs going.... so hungry for real food, a beer and going for a 5k run."


"Would recommend this to someone with chronic to severe neck or back pain. I only take 1-2 of these a day compared to taking 6-8 hydrocodone a day. They work fast and last. "


"Effexor is the only medicine that helps my depression. Only side effect, was sexual dysfunction but now that is completely gone. I take 187.5mg a day."


"I used it on my 92 year old mother after it cured my 2 year old daughter.  It is the best ever. Dried up the worst c. dif. rash ever in about three days. Other step therapy medications failed.  The problem with the insurance says they do not approve it because the components of this ointment are available over the counter. Vusion however combines these OTC tropicals in a vehicle that cures at the most remarkable speed. I had to pay $444. for one tube  but it started to dry up mom's fungal within two days then healed the skin.  Miracle topical. Used it for about a week."


"Try it if you have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I'm glad I did. Have taken it now for about 14 years. If OCD symptoms (ruminating and checking) were at a 9 before, they are at a 2 now.  Just occasional flare-ups during more difficult periods of life.  Side effects aren't unimportant - delayed ejaculation and a general sleepy feeling.  The trade offs are 1000% worth it."


"Mirena insertion was extremely painfully, but after having it in for almost 2 years, I had it removed due to the hormones causing extreme migraines. Since I had it removed, I have lost 10 pound (which during the time of insertion I gained 50lbs) and my acne has cleared up. "


"I started having irregular periods when I started taking other medicine and sometimes I wouldn't have a period or I would bleed for 7-10 days. My doctor suggested I try birth control and after hearing all the options I chose the Nuvaring. I am glad that I did. Since starting, my cycle has been like clock work. I put the Nuvaring in for 3 weeks, remove and few days later my period starts. When I put it back in the next week my period stops. I love it and although I don't really need it for birth control it is a great way to make your irregular cycles regular again."


"I've been on various equivalent brands of this birth control for just over a year now & I have hardly had any side effects. The main reason I started taking it was mainly just to prevent pregnancy, but also to curb my strong PMS mood swings. Before taking birth control, I was very unpleasant to be around during my period. Since I started taking the pill, I no longer walk around pissed at everyone & I'm still not pregnant. Once I began taking the meds, my breasts grew about a half cup size & I became very horny for the 1st month. But since that first month & then an increase in dosage due to breakthrough bleeding, I have had some trouble orgasming during sex, but not enough for me to be annoyed. Overall, a very good brand!"


"I took Ella at the very end of Oct . I didn't experience any side effects from taking the pill initially,  and all the tests I took several times in Nov were neg every time. My period did not return until Feb and when it did it was one word- horrific. I was already 10 days in to my cycle when I stood up and thought I had peed my pants b/c of the amount and speed of  liquid that came out of me. I had my period in Feb for 19 days, March was 25 days , April I am currently working on 17 days. Thankfully there have not been anymore traumatic floods but 7 months after taking that pill I am still dealing with the effects on my cycle and the unknown for my future fertility. If I could go back and do it all over I would not have taken Ella."


"Been on 50mg Pristiq for 5 weeks and am starting to really feel happier and a lot more energetic.  I feel more motivated and focused now too. I really believe in this medicine and am working with it by exercising and not drinking.  Not many bad side effects, mild for me. Love it."


"Have been on azathioprine for 7 years for Crohn's maintenance and have not had a single relapse in this time.  Had previously had allergic reaction but for some reason I now seem to be able to take it.  Currently suffering from dizziness but doubt this is to do with the azathioprine as I have had it so long.  Found that it works very quickly for me when I start taking it and is a lot better than being on steroids."


"My doctor told me I had the worst bipolar disorder he had ever seen. When I talked to my doctor, I told him I wanted a little bit of mania because I could get my school work done easier, I didn't want to be depressed all the time, I wanted minimal weight gain because everything else I had been on made me gain weight, and I wanted to sleep at night because I was going weeks without sleep, and it was making be sick. He put me on 80mg, twice a day.  He ended up changing that to 2 80mg pills before bedtime because when I took it in the morning, it was like I was drunk and I couldn't go to my college classes. That was 4 years ago, and I haven't been depressed since, I sleep, and lost 20lbs. It's been a miracle for me."


"I used Julia for 24months. No progress, no good results. This product is a joke. Don't waste your money."


"I was given a 15 minute infusion of Zolendronic Acid for post Menapausel Osteoporosis which I had had since 1984, I was diognosed with Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis and was taking large doses of Prednisilone and Imuran.  I started to have stress fractures in ribs and the Vertebrea and lost 5 inches in height. I was given all the Bisophosphates and had many episodes of reflux and had dreadful backpain,
I was asked by a  British consultant to try Zolendronic Acid which I have found wonderful"


"This medicine allow me to be less paranoid and this helps me by eliminating all my hard feelings about my life. The only side effect that I am getting from this medicine is oculogyric crisis."


"Since beginning Humira, my Crohn's Disease has been in remission. (since 2010)  Humira also helps my Rheumatoid Arthritis. I have been able to eat a normal diet with some exceptions (spicy and greasy foods). At first it was hard to get used to giving myself a shot every 2 weeks, but being in remission is well worth it. I recommend it wholeheartedly."


"I've struggled my whole life with cold sores. Having this horrible problem since I was 2 years old I've been through almost every treatment for them. I've discovered for me it's always either stress, dramatic change in weather, ranch dressing, or sun/tanning bed that make them appear. Valtrex helps so much! I take four in the morning and four at night for only one day and it works amazing. I also use Viroxyn. It's magical too. These two are the only thing that seem to help mine!"


"I have had PD since age 39.  I have been taking Stalevo since available.  It has worked wonders for me as long as I don't forget to take it.  I tried all three compmonents of Stalevo as individual pills, and they did not work for me like their combination in Stalevo.  Highly recommend."


"It worked well at first. I was on 1 mg as needed after being diagnosed with M.S. I built a tolerance very quickly even though I was only taking 1 pill 2-3 days a week. Soon I needed 2 at a time, then 3 at a time just to slightly calm my anxiety and panic attack, not fully taking it away (at this time I had been on them approximately a year and a half). Even the first day that I started taking Ativan took 20-30 minutes to feel the effect. Anyone who has severe anxiety or panic attacks knows that is an unbearable amount of time to feel relief. I am now on 1 mg Xanax, which is a God send."


"I have been on Nexplanon for a yr. I have not had a period during that time. I occasionally get cramps but that's it. overall it was a miracle for me.  I used to suffer from ovarian cysts and heavy periods. It also supported my road warrior lifestyle which was difficult with the pill."


"This medicine is to be used only once or twice a week and then increased to every other day/everyday. I've been using it everyday for over a year. I have combination skin, and even though It can make my skin dry if I don't put on lotion, it has helped my skin so so so much. I went from having extremely bad acne to having not a single pimple on my face. My skin is smooth and my acne marks are fading and most are hardly visible.my dermatologist has told me that after using it for awhile, it will make your skin look better than it did years ago, and she is correct. This stuff is the best, and insurance covers so much. I use a bottle every 6 months and only pay $20 each time"


"I had Mirena put in after having my 1st child. I had it removed about 2 years later to try for baby #2. I never had any negative side effects while using Mirena. I had no periods, spotting or cramping. My husband couldn't feel the strings. No weight gain or any other horrible side effects. It was painless inserting and removing Mirena. And I got pregnant with baby #2 1 month after removal. Overall I loved this birth control. I have read alot of these reviews with negative comments and alot of these people say they don't have any children. Mirena is supposed to be used by someone who has had a child. Maybe that is the problem. "


"I've had the Nexaplanon since Feb of '15. It's now Sept. I had horrible periods before the implant. Doubled over in pain, heavy bleeding,  and bloodclots. Horrible. Now, the first 3 months with Nexaplanon was pretty bad. Crazy mood swings like I've never experienced. My poor husband! But now, we're seven months into it, little to no bleeding. Had one "regular" period about 4 months into the implant. Moodswings have died down a lot. I love Nexaplanon."


"After taking this pill for 2 cycles, I was acting irrational, having mood swings, night sweats, severe acne and other menopausal symptoms."


"My turn to share my experience of Plan B One Step because I know reading the reviews helped! So my boyfriend and I have been dating for 2 years, we have ALWAYS used protection....but hey you get caught up in a moment and stuff happens. Anyways, I took the pill about two hours after our oops and then we went out to eat. I was EXTREMELY worried that I was going to vomit the pills since I am VERY sensitive to hormonal changes....like I would ALWAYS vomit when taking birth control which is why we always use condoms. But surprisingly I had NO symptoms with this pill...which worried me that it wasn't working since just about everyone else had symptoms. Despite my worrying I got my period 2 weeks later and 4 days late! It works don't stress girl!"


"Hello

I started taking a half pill on friday 10/6 the first day i was ok just dry mouth...2nd day was dizzy and out of it...today is day 3...i have so much energy its not even funny. Im 30yrs old 5'5 253 its been 3 days and im now 248...it doesnt seem real..because im not on the pill i am trying to eat better because i want it to work i cut way down and just taking it meal by meal...being on this medication gives mr anxiety because its a controled substance and it can be addicting... but i desperatly need to loose a chunk of this weight so i can have the motivation to do it on my own and keep it up!

You guys all make me feel so much better with all your reviews so keep writting!"


"I've been taking this medicine Alprazolam since November 2015 (0.5mg) as needed for my generalized anxiety disorder. I don't need to take it all the time just on those really bad days I need the help. In between those times I've used essential oils as well to keep my anxiety at bay while I'm working because I operate heavy machinery. But this medicine has helped me a lot. I personally don't find it habit forming. I like that fact this just takes the edge off and not make me feel like a zombie. I only take it when I'm home.

Thanks for listening!"


"I got my first depo shot in October 2015 everything was fine till December started feeling really sleepy and had heavy bleeding for about 2 weeks then it stopped and started again on new years and ever since  I haven't stopped bleeding. It goes from spotting to light bleeding and heavy bleeding I am really scared and I'm only 18 is this normal ?"


"Masks all symptoms, feels amazing."


"My son was diagnosed with ADHD last week he has always been super hyper, climbs on furniture, spins, sticks tongue out and can't look anyone in the eyes without fidgeting around. I didn't want to believe it but when my parents and my grandparents, also the dentist asked about him...I knew things were getting worse. He was seen by 3 specialists in NH and was given 5mg of Ritalin 1/2 morning 1/2 afternoon, he has already had a profound change in his behavior. He doesn't stick his tongue out of his mouth at all and makes crazy noises, he can sit calmly now and concentrate, he actually played with some of his toy which he didn't really do before, only con so far..after 4 hours he has aggressive behavior and crying over nothing. Just started maybe that's why."


"I've  been using Kirkland brand doxylamine succinate now for many years. I take only 1/2 a 25mg pill and find it works just as well as a full pill, without making me drowsy the next morning. Here and there I find myself without a pill if I'm out of town and forget them or run out, and what happens is I just go back to the same I Sonia I had for ten years prior to taking these. Therefore I don't think they're addictive in my case, rather if I don't take them I'm back where I started. Insomnia was a problem I suffered from for years, not just a temporary deal."


"Had so much hope for this.  Chronic insomniac.  Tried 10mg, then 15mg, then 20mg on subsequent nights.  Very fitful half sleep all night.  Almost worse than no sleep at all.  Thank goodness for the free 10 day trial as this medicine is extremely expensive, even with insurance.  Back to rotating Lunesta and Klonopin."


"I've been taking this med for almost 10 yrs now. I started when I was 18 it was the first drug my Dr tried...I am almost 28 and I am so upset looking back that I didn't ask more q's or realize that this was the issue. I started at a min dose but I was eventually up to 300mg/day. I thought nothing of this because if the Dr wasn't worried, why should I be? I had been to 3 different Dr that never asked me if at that dose I was having memory problems, etc. I don't remember anyone telling me the major side effect was memory problems, brain fog, etc no kids... I went through college thinking there was something wrong with me
My new Dr has put me on something else that is safe if my husband and I get pregnant. She also was in shock that for migraine prevention I was taking such a big dose."


"I am a 70-year old female who has had a chronic problem with colonic inertia for many years and have done the water-fiber thing, eating healthy, exercise, various laxatives, enemas -- you name it.  Not only did these measures not help much but I was always having abdominal pain, bloating, heartburn and just not enjoying eating anymore.  I was placed on Linzess and have taken 2 pills thus far and I think I am experiencing a miracle.  I have a full and complete Bowel Motion with normal cramping and no more suffering with bloating and cramping during the day. I just pray it continues and my body doesn't get used to it and stop working."


"I was diagnosed with Bipolar II when I was 15 years old and have used only cannabis since then to deal with it, but after years of cannabis abuse my symptoms started to become uncontrollable, I needed to smoke 2-3 grams of weed a day just to stay physically calm, and even then I had a lot of internal anxiety and no motivation. I could never quit smoking because if I did I couldn't sleep, couldn't eat, couldn't sit still, and couldn't feel any joy. I would always relapse if I quit. I started Seroquel a week ago, and haven't had any weed since: I can eat normally, sleep 6-7 hours a night, and feel relatively happy. Plus I have literally no side effects as far as I can tell. I haven't felt this good in years; It's all uphill from here!"


"I am a week into my third month on Tri-sprintec. After the first pack my period was a little crazy (more heavy and a few days longer than usual). By the end of my second month everything was back to normal. My periods are regular now, I'm not pregnant and I've had no side effects. So far I am very happy with it."


"When I first started using Differin my skin was really red and peels, for several days. After that it started to look better a lot but then out of nowhere it started to break more especially cystic acne on my face and my skin is really hot to the touch and painful. I hope it's just that it gets worse before it gets better."


"4 months ago I suffered my first depression in my life (male, 66 years), for which my physician gave me 15 mg Mirtazapine, later on increased to 30 mg. My sleeping improved instantly, but not so my depression. Therefore the psychiatrist prescribed (in addition to 15 mg mirtazapine) 75 mg of Venlafaxine (extended release) during the first week and 150 mg during the next 3 weeks. By lack of sufficient improvement of my mood this was further increased to 225 mg some 10 days ago. Now I see a slight improvement. I had no side effects from the mirtazapine and hardly any from the Venlafaxine (just occasionally a dry mouth during the night and a slow stool, but not really problematic). Now I wait for a further mood improvement. Evaluation on Jan 27."


"I found Nuvaring mostly unproblematic, convenient, and easy to use. (I did have mood swings that might be attributable to it, but it's hard to say, since there were other factors involved.) The main problem, however, was that I had frequent breakthrough bleeding: after 7 months use it was like I was having a very small period 20 days out of the month! Very annoying, to say the least. The doctor told me that meant the hormone dosage was too low for me and has proscribed Kariva for me instead, so we'll see how that goes."


"I have had chronic migraines for almost three years. Tried many different medicines and supplements. I was put on amlodipine and it worked almost immediately. I haven't had a headache in four and half weeks since starting the medicine. It is a miracle. Swelling in ankles, but it's a lot better than 2 migraines a week!"


"I've been on this medication for 4 months and it has been awful. I originally got on it for my horrible stomach cramps and my irregular period. I will say that it has regulated my period and even made it light which has been great. But I have been sick almost daily. I have gained a bit of weight since I started taking it 4 months ago. I have awful headaches every day as well as stomach cramps. I would not recommend this medication at all!!!!!!!"


"I was prescribe tobradex drops for chronic dry eye syndrome and conjunctivitis . I developed a severe allergic reaction. My eyelids and under eye got swollen , red, itchy and developed small bumps.

I had raccoon eyes. I stop drops & went my Dr. Was put on cortisone ."


"It actually worked"


"My 9 year old son has been on various medicines for ADHD since he was 6. We just switched to Focalin 10 mg about 2 weeks ago. We are noticing that by about 1:00 in the afternoon it is completely out of his system and there is no focus. We are going to try a booster dose of 5 mg in the afternoon. I'm going to talk to our doctor about lowering his morning dose because he feels shaky and tired, which I thought would have subsided by now. His focus is terrific but I wonder if we can get the same results by knocking down the dose a bit and adding the booster. Other than that, his sleep and eating habits are the same. Whew!"


"Knee surgery in March for(I was told)severe Arthritis and two Meniscus tears.  The recovery and therapy was awful!  My doctor kept giving  me Cortisone shots, then he suggested the Synvisc, I finished the Synvisc treatments in July and I STILL have horrrible pain daily!  I can't sleep through the night without the pain, unable to stand on my own without holding on to something, and every visit to a store, I look for a basket, just to have something to hold on to.  The surgery was a FAIL and all the doctor will say is "you had extensive arthritis, I had to do a lot of work once I got inside of your knee".  I am no longer able to straighten my knee out, I can't walk straight which has now thrown my back out of whack! It didn't work!!!!!!!!"


"Desiccated thyroid is the only replacement that lets me love a normal, healthy life post-thyroidectomy.  I spent a year on Levothyroxine and was utterly and completely miserable and barely functioning physically and cognitively.  Desiccated thyroid literally gave me my life back.  I took Armour Thyroid for 15 years without issue but they have recently tripled the price, so I switched to Nature-Throid.  It is equally as excellent and I'm very happy with it.  Can't recommend it enough.  I'm in the U.K. Though and we still get ripped off here with regard to all desiccated thyroid drugs as they aren't considered licensed medications, which means I have to pay out of pocket. Worth it though."


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"My brother had a terrible reaction to Nardil. His behavior and personality changed immensely when he started taking it for depression and then he hit bottom when he tried to get off it. Maybe it is a wonder drug for some, but if you start having hallucinations or your reality changes, please get help."


"Would not recommend this. I was recently proscribed by my dermatologist by using it every evening. I used it once and the next day my entirw face was red and itchy. I heard that the irritated skin lasts for a few days. Not only does it barely help my acne condition but its embarrassing and ridiculous to have to walk around with my face completely red."


"This tablet has 'ticked' all of the boxes for me as much as it has really helped me quit! YAY!!! I had been smoking for 35 years. Only 6 days in I couldn't stand the taste of a ciggie!! Now I'm into week 6 on the Champix, still not smoking but I feel so ill! Feel sick most of the day every day & for at least half hour after the first morning tablet. I'm sitting growling at everyone to leave me in peace until the intense nausea passes. I have bad wind, I wake constantly throughout the night following some crazy & scarily vivid dreams & I sadly can't remember what it's like to sleep until my alarm goes off! BUT..... I don't smoke & I don't miss it!"


"I had tried a number of medications for high blood ressure and this is the first one that consistently worked.  If I took it in the morning without eating I would feel nauseous, but if I take it at night I have no bad side effects.  I really like this medication."


"I just started using this product, and it's drying my skin pretty bad, but I understand that will go away soon as my face is used to the product. So far I've used it for about 3 days and it has dried up some of the acne on my face, but I'm waiting for another week or two to see actual results. KEEP out of eyes though, my eye lids are burning and red, which I'm hoping will go away."


"Starting 5mg tomorrow after tapering off lexapro for this last two weeks. I'm very nervous about nausea/diarrhoea as I've already lost a lot of weight due to my depression. Already feeling very emotional and having constant anxiety from lexapro withdrawal. Fingers crossed I get good results"


"Zomig ZMT works well for me, so far.  2 years on it after Maxalt seemed to be less effective. I begin vomiting and nothing can help me then, so orally disintegrating tablets or a shot is all I can do.  My migraines always seemed to be hormonal, but now that I'm post-menopause, I still get them.  Maybe fewer, but just as severe without treatment. Lifetime sufferer with family history (father, his brother, his sister, his mother, his brother's daughter, me, all 3 of my kids). Having these migraine medicines work is like a miracle!"


"This drug is amazing. My father was an addict. He was having horrible back pain and ended up getting addicted to hydrocodone. He turned into someone I didn't know. It was horrible. He went to detox three times and it didn't work. He'd get right back on it once he got back into the real world. A few months after the last detox, his counselor put him in touch with a doctor who worked with addicts and Suboxone. Since then, he's back to the dad I know. I never thought he'd be able to completely kick the pain pills. I wanted to believe it, but deep down, I just didn't think he could do it, based on his track record. But he did! If you or someone you love is addicted to opiates, try this drug. God bless whoever created it."


"The medicine was given I.V over a period of 2-4 hours. My problem was the nausea side effect. It was like chemotherapy nausea. They stopped the infusion, but the symptoms continued for a couple of hours.
That said, they gave me Zofran 20 minutes before the next try and slowed the infusion to about 1/4 the rate and all went very well (well, minus the 6-8 hours it took to infuse it). The therapy sessions were carried over to outpatient (I was in once every 4 weeks for 4 months then a maintenance schedule for every 8 weeks). It worked GREAT, complete remission, which really hadn't happened for me in 12 years of Acute Crohn's Disease. "


"I've tried everything over the years from Donnatol to Imodium and finally was prescribed Motofen. My trips to the bathroom have gone from 8 times to 1 a day. I no longer have pain and the medicine has reduced my anxiety and I generally feel better overall! Thanks Motofen!"


"Although my experience with Lo Loestrin Fe was much worse, Jolivette made me feel terrible. Extreme stomach pain, bloating, fatigue, and low sex drive."


"I LOVE THIS PRODUCT! I have suffered from profuse underarm sweating for over ten years and have tried EVERYTHING! Paper towels, over the counter clinical strength products, powder, only wearing white and black. I didn't want to buy expensive shirts because I knew they would be ruined soon. I have only been using this for 4 evenings, with one night off to shave, and I am about to go to class in a GREEN SHIRT. Normally I would have already started sweating but I am dry dry dry! I can hardly contain my excitement! Very very mild itching for ten minutes after application, but nothing unbearable. I had worse itching with Dry Idea. I would recommend this to everyone!"


"I have taken this for morgenella morganii infection. I have completed 15 days thrice a day then doctor reduced it to twice and then once a day total 30 days. I am feeling hazy, depressive and pain in my body. Still not fully cured. Side effects are bad."


"I tried several beta-blockers. This one works well for me. It gives me a slow heart rate though. I get very tired at night. It is worth it!"


"I have been on this pills about 18 months. I had bad migraines on the placebo weeks for the first 2 months on the pill and some moodiness but after that it has been great. My periods are increasingly light, short, and cramps are way less severe. I get fewer migraines and my skin is clearer."


"Was really good for my COPD long lasting. BUT! I had a Severe allergic reaction to it. Face swelled and my airway was starting to be cut off."


"If you have trouble with chronic constipation. Your using Konsyl and things are better bulk wise but still way to hard than Miralax is wonderful. Keep adjusting the amount and you will be a much happier camper."


"I had the Implanon implant for 3 years and loved it! Then I had that replaced with the Nexplanon which is the same exact implant just more visible in xrays and stuff, and I used it for a little over a year. I had high hopes for this implant but the only good thing that came from it was not getting pregnant, possibly because I barley wanted to have sex because I was on my period ALL THE TIME! I went to the doctor and she prescribed me a med to help regulate my periods and it still didn't help. Just beware if you get this kind you may have your period all the time or it may go away completely if your lucky to be one of those people, I was not."


"I was put on cryselle to help regulate my cycle and clear up what was left of my acne and I have to tell you this is the worst experience of my life.
I went from my skin being almost clear to having cystic acne covering my entire face and chest, which was also very heart breaking for me because my cheeks were the only place where I would break out.
I've also become very moody and more depressed. I really do encourage you to steer away from this pill.
It has honestly been the worst decision I've made in a really long time.
Save yourself the pain and money.
I'm looking to switch ASAP!!"


"After suffering from mild depression and anxiety, I was much anticipated to use this medicine to help me. I have to date been on this medicine for close to 5 weeks, and I can say the first two-three weeks may have been hard to get through, but I managed, and I can happily say; this may be the best medicine on the market for fighting/ combating depression! I can't remember the last I have felt like this! Thank you Pristiq for bringing me back to what I used to be!"


"TERRIBLE. When I skipped the placebos and began my 2nd pack, and my forehead exploded in acne within the first 3 days, and several painful cysts formed. I've been getting way more hormonal cysts since I first began Sprintec, one even on my upper lip and underneath my brow but this was the last straw. SIX CYSTS are now on my chin that I had to get injected today, because I couldn't even open my mouth to eat or smile. Fun, right? I also have 3 nasty pustules around my mouth. Please, put the Sprintec down and back away slowly before you get hurt!"


"I started taking Strattera in 8th grade when I had a low C in Maths. I haven't had anything under a B since and I am now a freshman in college. It definitely worked for me, helps me focus. When I don't take it I do notice a difference in how I'm feeling. I would recommend not taking it before bed, whenever I do I have nightmares and have trouble staying asleep."


"I had unprotected sex with my partner on my ovulation day and he pulled out before ejucalation but I was scared of pre-cum so I took Aftera 12 hours later. The side effects are  crazy. I had VERY BAD mood swings and painful cramps for almost a week. Lost my appetite completely. Then suddenly all the side effects went away and got my period today (3 days earlier than the expected date). I took plan B before but the side effects were not as bad as this one !
My partner did not finish inside me so I'm not sure how effective Aftera is.
Please please never have unprotected sex. The side effects of these pills are crazy and waiting for your period to come is brutal."


"I recently got my life back. I was finally diagnosed with Bipolar disorder. I have been on about every medicine for depression you can name over the last twenty years. None had any good results. A lot of them had severe bad side effects. I did not sleep well, cried all the time, was agitated, reclusive and unmotivated. Bless my PNP for trying me on Saphris! I can honestly say for the first time, in a long time, that life is good."


"I have hypothyroidism and its very hard for me to lose weight. I have been trying everything, spent so much money and no results, NOTHING helped. I started this May 3rd I weighed 327lbs and its now may 14th and I weigh 313lbs. It has helped me so much, I exercise a lot and eat healthy now. I have no cravings for any of those bad foods I used to love. I strongly suggest this to anyone who is overweight. I absolutely love it and I have had not one side effect at all."


"I got the nexplanon about two months after I had my daughter. It was great at first but I started gaining weight slowly but surely. I had the depo shot before and it messed up my body. I gained 60 lbs from it and never had a period. I thought nexplanon would be different but nope. I feel like how I did when I was on depo. I'm depressed, moody and haven't gotten my period in 5 months. I eat healthy and exercise but this weight will not come off. I have an appointment to get it removed and I cannot wait. I'm not using anything until I get myself healthy again."


"I've been taking Junel FE for about four months. At first I thought it was amazing . I had always suffered from acne since I was a middle schooler and it made all my acne go away (except for when I was about to get my period). Until the crazy came. If I ever missed the pill even by a few hours I would break out like crazy the next day. It also gave me crazy water weight that I could never get rid of right around my belly.  It also put me in terrible moods all the time and every month was worse than the one before. Its nearly ruining my relationship from all the arguments (which isn't normal for us) , I immediately stopped when me and my doctor came to the conclusion that it was the pills and prescribed me a different set. Stay away !!!"


"I got skyla when I was 17 I've had it for about 8 months and its coming out tomorrow, and I'm absolutely terrified, because of the fact that the insertion was incredibly painful. When I got it inserted I had to get my they said I had a highly tilted uterus which meant it was more painful than usual. Once it was inserted I had passed out but when I woke up in could feel my uterus cramping and when it did all my muscles would shake. I bled for about a month after that I had regular periods but terrible cramps to the point of throwing up.  I also have terrible acne, excessive facial hair, lack of sex drive and major depression. I am ready to get this out and get back on the pill and be my normal self again"


"Been taking the pill for at least 10 years and was wonderful. However for the past year, I have noticed that even though I am taking it, my period is starting to come every 21-30 no matter what. I do not miss because I do not want the cycles at all and my menstrual periods were heavy, clotty and painful. I don't understand why it is doing this. I will stop the pill for about two or three months to see what happens. I feel that if I am taking the pill and still having my periods, what is the point. I will see. I will make an appt with my OBGYN and see what she says. Wow!"


"Spent first day sleeping and second too even though I ate something first. The nausea was awful. Third day and I'm still not sure it's working."


"This medicine has been an absolute miracle. I was very skeptical about taking an antidepressant again after the horrible side effects from Zoloft, but my doctor let me know how much she thought this would be different and help me. I suffer from Generalized Anxiety Disorder with Panic Attacks, and also depression. Not the kind of StayInBedAndCryAllDay type, but I am always irritable and snap at people easily. I take 5mg each morning and I am right as rain. The first week the side effects were nausea and diarrhea, with drowsiness. Once the first week was over my husband and I noticed a HUGE difference. Things that I would once snap about didn't phase me. I was genuinely happy again. You won't regret trying this."


"Been diagnosed with severe adhd as a child on all the generic medications ritalin aderall aderall xr. Decided to run my life without it and did well for a while til i became 25. As you get older adhd changes and involves more depression emotion and anger while still keeping your energy level and craziness. Vyvanse was prescribbed at a low dose and it is CLEARLY night and day on it.. Emotions are manageable and mind is clear.. One thought at a time. The lights in our mind do go out a tad. Its not so exciting in your own head anymore but you do gain a sense of control that is with ADHD dont even know exists. Some dry mouth and it will keep you up at night if you take it too late. But thats to be expected from amphetamines. Some loss of appeti"


"I had severe dyspepsia. Fantastic results even taking one pill every 2-3 days, until 3-4 weeks in I began having diarrhea.  "


"I have lower back pain and this medicine helps just a little. It does make me nod out a little right after taking. I was using Vicoden before and it worked much better for the pain and didn't make me feel as strange as tramadol did but the doctor doesn't want to give me Vicoden even though I have 2 fractured discs and a tear in my vertebrae. "


"Made me feel like a zombie. I slept too much, gained 20lbs, had restless leg syndrome and congestion at night, increased depression ,  I  had a breakdown of laughing and crying at same time. I lost of reality."


"My daughter has been taking Vraylar for 3 weeks after trying MANY other meds for bp depression. The others had made no difference in her sadness, only side effects. 3 days after starting vraylar she is a new person.  Happy, sleeping well. She has not needed Xanax since vraylar.  Went from crying everyday to doing schoolwork, activities with friends.  Only negative is the outrageous cost.  Working on that as it is not at all affordable."


"Took this for a WEEK will never take this in my life again it has messed up my stomach really bad it gave me bad acid reflux nausea, Vomiting - I experienced vomiting everytime I ate and drank the last 2 days today was my last day on it. I'm scared that I messed up my stomach for good.  I wouldn't recommend if you have a sensitive stomach."


"The pressure in my head is gone but I have been getting extreme nausea and fatigue since I started it 5 days ago."


"Hello Let me start off by saying that I have suffered from the nasty Beast we call Hyperhidrosis my entire life. I started using this medication July 15th and today on the 16th my sweating was reduced by at least 90% this is coming from a person who would have pit stains going down my sides and had too throw out shirts usually after a wear or two  after only 1 day I'm surprised it's working the way it is. I will post an update in a week and let you know how it's going but please if have this condition try it it is truly a life changer the stinging (a side effect) is a small price too pay based on the results."


"I have never had kids and don't want to for a while.

I got the insertion a month ago.  It wasn't pleasant, but it really wasn't as bad as what I had read.  A few waves of cramping and it was over - I felt totally fine and went out that evening and everything!
For the first few weeks I had discharge from brown to red that seemed to be a tissue-like consistency.  This last week I suddenly started getting very bad cramping.  I went into my doctors to get it checked out and everything looks fine!  Apparently that happens.  I'm a bit more irritable than normal, but otherwise everything else is as it always is.  I suggest taking pain medicine before your appointment, getting panty liners, and underwear you don't mind throwing out :)"


"I LOVE this new medication. I began seeing a major difference by the second day of use. I'm taking 50 mg a day and have no side effects. I also have marked improvement of frequency, urgency and especially continuous leaking. This drug is a life saver."


"Abreva is a expensive cold sore medicine that does not work. There was one that worked well, but I figure the manufactures of Abreva  paid them off. It was called Viactrine and it worked well. I am not sure of the spelling as I have not been able to locate it for years"


"Just wanted to say this medication helped my lower back pain immensely. My lower back had been sending nerve pain down both my legs  - the pain has been horrible. Meloxicam totally works.
But....I'm not giving it higher score because it made me cos of side effects after taking it 3 days straight (7.5 mg/once day). I seriously thought I had the flu at first and was going to throw up. Then felt a twisting knife-like pain in my stomach. Eventually , I drank some Kefir and ate a cracker and felt 80% better. But it really did a number of my stomach. I will only take it now when desperate for pain relief. Also, it caused me severe stomach bloating."


"I have flare ups of GERD where my throat feels raw for weeks at a time, and my sinuses feel raw. In the past Prescription strength Omeprazole has worked well. I went to my doctor's partner and he gave me 20 days worth of Dexilant for free so I have stuck with it longer than I should have. It has done absolutely nothing positive for me. Strangely enough, after taking it for 2 weeks my eyes became extremely dry and uncomfortable. I am going back to prescription omeprazole."


"I was prescribed fioricet for migraines. Not only didn't it help the migraine, fioricet caused my heart rate to skyrocket (due to the amount of caffeine it contains) and gave me an absolutely WICKED rebound headache the next day. In fact, the rebound headache was worse than the original migraine. Needless to say, I threw the rest of the pills down the toilet.
Fioricet is also EXTREMELY addicting if taken more than 3 times per month. Astonishingly, I was prescribed 1 to 2 tablets EVERY 8 hours for migraines with NO WARNING whatsoever from my doctor about how addicting this medication is. Thank God it didn't work for me or else I'd be a fioricet addict facing withdrawal whenever the drug isn't taken. It should be taken off the market"


"I have taken it for over 10 years and I have had excellent results and I am still taking the amount that I was started on and my readings average 95. If you can beat that with another medicine please let me know what it is."


"I started my first injection over a month ago for my severe endometriosis. The day after I started noticing terrible mood swings, as did my family. I would get angry and freak out at the tiniest things. Usually cry over nothing. It lasted for about 4 weeks and my moods have simmered down, but not as much as they should. He said to consider Zoloft, because my hormone levels aren't normal and I have anxiety. I have been spotting everyday for the whole month, and still notice some pain, but not as bad as it was before I started the injections. My obg said this was normal, and assured me after the third injection this would go away. Hopefully it does. I can now say I'm not living in hell 12 times a year."


"Side effects not worth it. Took it for only 2 days but has to stop. Ringing in ears,  worse dysphagia than before, stabbing over abdomen pain and diarrhoea. Only slightly reduced heart burn. Never taking again."


"I started taking Contrave on March 27th and gradually stepped up my doses to the maintenance dose (2 pills 2x/day). Right now, as of 6 weeks on the medicine I've gone from 200 to 186 and am very pleased with the results. It doesn't diminish the joy of food when I"m hungry, but I'm just not thinking of food all the time, which is a huge help. Also, I've 100% cut out any snacking between meals."


"I got on Minastrin, because I used to take Loestrin 24 Fe and my doctor told me it was the same thing, but just a different name. Loestrin was perfect - I didn't even feel the effects of the pill (never gained weight, suffered from mood swings, etc.). Minastrin was the complete opposite experience. I'm constantly crying, I'm in constant PMDD mode, and my sex drive is literally non-existent. I tore apart my relationship with my boyfriend, and I completely regret ever going on it. "


"Have been taking this for about a week now and have had severe breast tenderness and almost a burning pain. Happens about 30-40 minutes after taking pills. This stopped today and now I have a migraine- so far two days. If this continues I'm done. No spotting yet. Has helped alleviate pain in my left ovary."


"I have had severe headaches for more than 20 years. Tried just about everything Doctors could come up with both for prevention and immediate pain reduction. Nothing worked well untill I was prescribed Dilaudid. Got my life back. No more 3 month long headaches. No drowsiness or other noticeable side effects."


"I have had GREAT success with Zubsolv! I started out on Suboxone Films, but the taste just got to be too much for me so my Doctor put me on Zubsolv instead. In my experience it is WAY better and I just celebrated my 1 year clean anniversary. I am CLEAN and enjoying life, please ask me any questions you have, if any, I would love to help!!! :)"


"Worst thing I have ever experienced  I was a very young teen mom and had a miserable labor and delivery but I would rather be going through that right now... I'm 18, first YI and I applied the first treatment 15 minutes ago.. I got from my bathroom to my bed and the burning in my vagina made me drop to the floor it was so sudden and I am tossing and turning in bed it's awful... worst experience of my life..."


"I too have tried Ambien and since I heard many of my friends become slightly addicted to it, my doctor switched me to Silenor. It definitely works! And it doesn't give me that weird feeling like Ambien did at times. Couple of my other friends also say it worked for them. Copay was just as much as Ambien on my insurance. "


Acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine

"I've used it off & on for years! I feel safe about taking it. To know what the Addicts do with cold medicines now really disturbs me. What will these people think of next?! I was told that many places makes the customer show ID just to buy it."


"I have taken Apri for about ten years now.  The pill has helped with my acne, migraines, period regularity, and cramping.  I have not had any side effects.  No depression, weight gain, loss of sex drive, or any other negative side effects.  I also have not gotten pregnant, so the pill is doing its job!"


"I am extremely pleased with this medication.  I am a recovering addict who turned to methadone maintenance 6 years ago.  I unfortunately continued with methadone for almost 5 year and found it to be a hinderance.  It did save my life but all these medications should be for short term use.  I began my prescription of Subutex around 11 months ago.  I am very pleased.  After the first week the euphoria stopped after taking my dose.  This helped me get adjusted to feeling "normal".  My dose has been gradually decreased and I am almost off completely.  This is an addictive drug but if done correctly with your doctor you can detox with min. discomfort.  The biggest problem is price.  Without insurance....forget it.  $834 for 120 Subutex."


"WARNING ⚠ I need to make sure that everybody realises how absolutely poisonous, toxic and dangerous this medicine is!  Not only are the side effects really unpleasant and can lead to  serious health complications; the worst part is the damage it will cause your cardiovascular system and the addiction you will develop! It is similar to 'poor mans cocaine' ⚠⚠⚠
STAY AWAY!"


"I have the biggest, reddest and most painful pimples I have ever had in my life. I even have a cyst on the side of my nose. This all started about 1 week after starting this birth control and it has just gotten worse during the second week. I am calling my gyno and going back on Yaz. It is the only birth control that I have ever taken that has made my complexion perfect. Your experience may be different but I am 23 years old and I am completely embarrassed to leave my condo because my skin is so awful."


"it seems to be helping the infection but the side effects are hard to deal with. Not used to being nauseous or having any kind of side effects at all. But I have found out that smoking marijuana helps with the nausea and the dizziness. Highly recommend the drug if you have an infection. But also highly recommend having a bag of herb for the nausea. I would highly recommend smoking before you take your daily dose. It that stops the nausea before it ever happens."


"This did not relieve anxiety. $200 dollars a month and it doesn't do much of anything."


"No appreciable effect on A1c levels. A lot of money for no return."


"Tested positive this week for Benzo's at a aftercare treatment center. Could not figure it out from my normal prescribed medications I take daily, all non-benzo's until I looked it up on this site. Over three weeks ago I was given Libruium at a detox center. So this must be why I showed up as positive for Benzo's in a urine test weeks after detox is completed. I am glad I found this site and now know the cause."


"Used Testim for 30 days worked well.  Total testosterone increased from 298 to 631, with 5G.  My family could not stand the smell of Testim.  The smell was so poor I wouldn't apply if I was going out in public. Testim would remain very sticky for an extended time.  Would have to keep pulling my shirt off my stuck skin throughout the day.  "


"You need a prescription for that kind of medication. so go to your doctor and talk to him about it and

he can fill you out a prescription to pick up at the nearest pharmacy.

Good Luck

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"I got the implant a little over a year ago and for the first 7ish months it was good. I had practically no period except maybe a little spotting every other month or so that lasted like 24 hours.

But for the past 5ish months I've been bleeding LITERALLY non stop. My face is almost always broken out & before this I would MAYBE get like one pimple during a period... also I have pretty significant mood swings.

I'm probably getting it removed and going back to the pill. I've heard pretty much everyone I know that has gotten it has had it removed within a year-a year in a half. It's unfortunate because it is very effective birth control which is why I am hesitant to remove it and have tried waiting so long. But the side effects are unbearable"


"Started this medicine very slowly (10mg every other day) for 4 weeks, as I was nervous about a couple specific side effects (stomach & higher blood pressure).  The only side effect during that time was headaches.  Then I couldn't wait to increase to 10mg every day due to a great deal of pain, and my stomach and blood pressure were stable.  Just by increasing it from 4 tabs a week to 1 tab every day I've only had a couple small headaches, and pain was greatly decreased in my fingers.  So far (at 3 weeks) still leaves a lot to desire.  My wrist still hurts a great deal, having moderate upper GI problems (extra "severe" acid reflux), hair thinning, and concerns about the future and/or long term side effects.  Will stay on it for now."


"I was on Ortho Eva for about 4months but I had to switch to Xulane. I haven't had sex since I began Xulane so I don't know how effective it is at preventing a pregnancy. I absolutely hate it, I've broken out so much. While I was on OrthoEva my skin was clear and I loved it but now I have more acne & I get white heads which are difficult to get rid of. Am I the only one with this side effect? Bye bye clear skin. By the way I've been on Xulane for 3 1/2 months & my skin has only gotten worst."


"Better than Enbrel in my opinion. My condition after 3 months has markedly improved to, I'd say,  90% with one dose every other week.  It has changed my life.  As far as any side effects I have not experienced any after 6 months."


"Did not thin out mucus of cough from severe sinus infection  Did make me bring it up though"


"My first depo shot was in feb and it was fine, I got my second shot and I was period free for about a week. That was when the constant period started. I got a third shot thinking I need to ride this out but my period hasnt stopped since the second shot that was over 4 months ago. I got the shot originally so I didnt have to deal with a period because I have PCOS that makes me sick, have heavy periods, ache and have cramps that feel like I was punched in the stomach. I wanted to get away from all that but now I regret getting the shot I take more time off uni and work because I get all the symptoms of my PCOS regularly. I regret agreeing to start depo and will never go on it again."


"I took next choice about 1-2 days after ovulation start (guess based on cervical mucus) 12 hours after sex. I had no immediate side effects but my period was delayed 6 days."


"It works and then seems to go away and come back and go away....its not really consistent"


"Very few (one, normally) will cure any headache I have had."


"Oh my word!! Horribly painful. Just want to scream and cry. Will never use this again!"


"Had Liletta IUD placed in January 2016 after a miscarriage. It was put in right after having my DNC which was preformed under general anesthesia so I had no pain at insertion. Fast forward to March and I had 6 different infections due to the IUD. I am a very healthy and active individual so this was beyond horrible due to the pain.   I underwent 8 rounds of antibiotics and 2 rocephin shots before they all cleared up. I have kept a constant UTI since it was placed, I had never had a UTI in my life before it was placed. I have begged my Dr to take it out since March and finally have an appt to remove it in a few weeks. This has been a very horrible experience for me and my husband. I would not recommend it to anyone."


"I have been taking Enbrel for 5 years which is how long I have had rheumatoid arthritis. My original symptoms which were affecting my mobility in the mornings went away in a few weeks.  I now go through periods where I do not have any symptoms for months. I have mild stiffness in my feet in the mornings a few days after I experience a period of stress (like working through the night). This medication has changed the course of my life."


"I got the implant in January of this year I was a hundred and fifty pounds and by the time I got it out in October I was a hundred and seventy I'm having severe mood swings. This is a very effective form of birth control and I also didn't have any periods at all but the weight gain was terrible. After two weeks out I've lost 5pounds not doing anything a lot of it was water weight as I was up peeing several times a night. I feel so much better already I'm giving my body some time then I'll be going on the patch. The weight gain wasn't as bad as the Depo shot but the mood swings were the same"


"I have severe endometriosis. by the time I was 16 the pain was so bad I just lay on the floor in a ball for days in agony. I became resistant / allergic to paint killers, got a dvt from the pill, was told I was too young for a hysterectomy.. Every year the pain reached further. After trying every possible treatment I was prescribed Zolodex + a calcium supplement (when I was 24).

To begin with I got hot flushes when I wore work shirts  - but that's no big deal.

I have now gone 14 years without a single symptom - No bleeding, no pain. What I have is an active life, a full-time job - I'm a functional human being! Never thought it possible, can't thank them enough."


"My husband had ED for 3 yrs used 100 mg and worked like a charm. Wish we would have had better doctors earlier on who would have gave us this."


"Great medication for controlling petit mal seizures.  Absolutely do not combine with alcohol.  Went out drinking with friends while using Depakote and after only 2 margaritas, went home and had a grand mal seizure (first in 9 years).  Otherwise, only other drawback to this medication is the price."


"I have the most severe follicilitis acne on my forehead  and spread on my face for six month. I went to see a very good dermatologist and he gave me this medicine and I can tell you honestly that it works amazingly. So far I am on my first week of treatment and my face improved about 75 percent. I will continue using it."


"My migraines get pretty severe, and I get pretty nauseous, however I have never actually vomited except for the time that I tried Relpax. It may work for some people, but in my experience it just made things worse."


"I have been dealing with IBS for about 2 years now, NOTHING was working. The doctors tried everything to see if they could help my pain and stomach problems. About 1 month ago my doctor prescribed this medication and my stomach pains are 99% gone. I take a 10 mg pill every night and it not only helps with my IBS, it also helps with my anxiety. I would recommend this medication to anyone! I can start living the life that I had before IBS, its amazing!"


"Honestly my time on nexplanon was awful. My period was irregular but when I got it the bleeding would last for 3 weeks at a time. I had to have a tampon in 24/7. I followed my typical eating habits and workout schedule and gained at least 20 lbs in a 6 month time span. I got the worst acne of my life honestly so bad and had literally zero sex drive so there was no point for this thing. My mood swings were insane and I honestly felt like a different person. I kept waiting to get it out thinking these things would have to resolve but nope never did. Thank goodness my removal was easy! I got it out and things went back to normal relatively quickly. I know everyone reacts differently to birth control but I would not recommend even risking it"


"I was a 2 pack a day smoker until I started using the Nicotrol Inhaler. This almost seems like you are smoking but you aren't. Even taste and feels like it.  "


"Works, able to move after ten years of everything else."


"The side effects of 50 mg Januvia with Metformin ER were horrendous. Painful finger joints. Swelling fingers. Stuffy ears. Unbelievable dizziness which caused nausea and dry heaves. The diarrhea has been so awful that I can't leave home. I stopped the Januvia 4 days ago. The dizziness stopped fist. Then my hands settled down. The diarrhea has not stopped. My DR believes that I have parasites because Januvia, in conjunction with Metformin ER, doesn't cause diarrhea like this. Getting tested tomorrow AND I have to go back on Januvia. Not looking forward to this at all. What a mess."


"I have been taking Sprintec for 2 1/2 months. I am 27 years old, 5'4", 130 pounds, and I live a moderately healthy lifestyly. I have few complaints with Sprintec and I plan to stay on it.

Weight gain - no noticeable weight gain.

Effect on acne - no noticeable effect on my minor acne.

Breast size/pain - no noticeable effect.

Breakthrough bleeding - none.

Mood - two periods of 2-3 days where I noticed some significant pill-related depression and anxiety; otherwise I feel great.

Periods - cramps slightly reduced, flow about the same."


"I had severe OCD and within 5 weeks first at 20mg - 30mg for a months and now at 40mg it has eliminated the obsession almost completely. I also feel that half an hour of cardio a day has also helped."


Bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline

"Horrible experience! First half of treatment was manageable but not pleasant. Day 8 was by far the hardest with extreme nausea, dizziness, heart flutters, bloat, and the usual diarrhea. For day 9 I battled with the thought of taking the pills for an hour. I felt like I was playing Russian roulette. Sitting here waiting for the agony. Day 10 can't get here soon enough! However, I'm thinking anyone who has undergone chemotherapy must think I'm such a wimp!"


"I have clinical depression and Prozac is how I initially got introduced to the world of pharmaceuticals. I took two types of Fluoxetine; one from the hospital (green) and the other from Target (white). While the ones given to me at the hospital worked good, the ones from Target did not work AT ALL!!

The side effects for me were: No ability to feel any emotion, zombie like, tired 24/7, no appetite (I lived off of one slice of pizza a day along with some cranberry juice and it had to be forced down), decreased libido, giddiness, constant mind fog, a feeling of euphoria followed by fatigue, dry mouth.

It worked better than Cymbalta but since fluoxetine is generic, my doctor doesn't approve of it."


"When I was about 13 the school psychologist who I was seeing for behavior problems suggested to my mother that I start taking Ritalin. I was hyperactive, could not focus, blurted things out, and was generally viewed as a weirdo by my peers. My mother refused to follow the psychologists advice because she "didn't want me on medicines".
The same diagnosis and suggested treatment followed the next year and the year after by the Psychiatrist who I was referred to.
Eventually I dropped out of school, somehow managed to get my GED and enroll in college. I decided a few years ago to see a doctor and he prescribed Concerta.
I am now able to follow through on projects and not feel like a failure, frustrated all the time. It has really worked for me."


"if you want to try this drug, make sure you're prepared to either stay on it forever or be able to take at least 1 month off from your life to try to get this out of your system. I've been on other psychiatric drugs and I'm all for them. They really help get you through rough episodes, therefore I'm not a scathing anti drug, crunchy all natural person. However, I can say this is one nasty, nasty drug. I feel like I've been dumping poison in my system for the last 2 years. 3 weeks tapering VERY slowly and the room still spins, I can't move my eyes without intense brain zaps, and basically feel like a raging lunatic. If you've tried many other drugs and they haven't worked and this is a last resort then I say go for it, but with caution."


"There is a gap between the known side effects of this drug and doctor education. We placed my child on it unaware that it causes nightmares and violent behavior in children. He did experience both, to the point where he was almost removed from a regular classroom in 3rd grade. I had a nurse friend educate me and we did take him off. The nightmares and violent outbursts have completely gone. It doesn't happen to all users but it did for my child. We switched and are managing with saline spray and Flonase with success. It almost ruined my child's life at the time. I also filed a complaint to the FDA on our experience on this as well."


"took this for cough last night and made my stomach hurt almost instantly then woke up to horrible loose stools and stomach cramps it has been 24 hours and i am still in pain. It may have helped the cough slightly but this is way worse!"


"Cymbalta has allowed me to decrease morphine for treatment of fibromyalgia and my other very complicated pain syndrome. Changing from evening to morning dosage schedule relieved the sleep interruption side effect. I now have more energy and can prepare my family's meals. The medicine induced hypertension and is still an issue. "


"I took Accutane when I was in high school. First I tried all different kinds of medication (over the counter and by doctor) the Accutane worked so good! I had big cystic acne on my face, back and ears. The only for me is dried lips and of course skin out really bad. I also had bad mood swings. My acne was gone for probably 10-11 years and now it's back. I'm hoping to try to get back on it."


"I do not like this drug!  it gives me an upset stomach, dry mouth, gaining even more weight, makes me feel like I'm about to barf sometimes, I get double vision, dizziness, and even blurred vision.  My doctor thought it was such a wonderful idea, and I have told her about my reactions to this medication, but she still thinks its a great medication.  I wish she were in my shoes!"


"I have never suffered from acne but after 3 months of taking this birth control I started breaking out with cystic acne,pimples and white heads.  I also bought proactive and it didn't help me form breaking out I have been off this bc for two days ."


"Hello again, I'm following up on my first review from January 27th of 2016. I've now had 4 Vivitrol injections and gotta say, it's worked wonders. The first injection, as I said, caused migraines, vomiting, and stomach cramps. Every injection I've recieved since has been good. No symptoms whatsoever, only positive results. I've been clean since November 17th of 2015. This shot is truly a lifesaver, my cravings are less frequent and very short lived. I reccomend this shot to anyone struggling with opioid dependency. My next injection is tomorrow and I'm sure the results will be the same as the last 3."


"Dr. prescribed 5 mg of Flexeril for my TMJ and it worked wonders for me. It completely took the pain away and I was not drowsy, sleepy or anything like that.  I don't think I've ever taken something that has actually worked for what it was prescribed for.  AMEN!"


"Struggled with acne for years, and this has honestly been a miracle worker. I've tried many different treatments (different strengths of benzoyl peroxide, oxytetracycline and limecycline) and I decided to use Differin before trying BC or accutane, and I'm so glad I did! The first week was tough, because my skin peeled rather a lot and felt extremely dry. However, I didn't experience any "purging", and the dryness was easily solved with a light moisturiser. After about 2 weeks, my skin was significantly clearer, and was no where near as dry as before.

The gel has been the best treatment I've used by far, and I strongly encourage you to persevere with it as it's a game changer! My skin is now really clear and I have so much more confidence!"


"I've been taking Cipro for three weeks now, had a horrible urinary tract infection that was not caught on time, and it went to my Kidney. To my luck this medication exists and also is my worst nightmare. (I'm used to it now, but the first three days, I couldn't sleep, I had the worst headaches ever, fever, body aches, a little of diarrhea, and lost of appetite) I have two more days to go. At first I thought the headaches were because I stopped drinking coffee, like a LOT!, but stopped my coffee intake when I got super sick. I'm currently on a 1000mg Cipro and wooo.. I can tell you, that as much as the side effects kick you, this medicine sure is working wonders. I drink plenty of water now, I honestly don't ever want to go back to having a urinary tract infection."


"I have been on it for 2 yrs CD4 900-1000, undetectable viral load. Started at 356 CD4 & 27K viral load. Have not noticed any side effects, I take it before bed at night. Missed 1 dose in two yrs so I have good adherence which you need for any of the antiviral medicines to work."