"I was on Loestrin for around a year, and I needed to get off of it because it made me very depressed.  I was always moody and upset, and two of my friends told me that Loestrin made them feel like it too.  I've been off of it for about two months now, and I feel so much better.  Other than the depression, there weren't many bad side effects.  I just couldn't deal with the mood changes."


"Hypercare is incredible for my armpits. Wet spots still show on my T-shirts sometimes, but not a lot. At least they're not dripping like they used to ...
the downside is that if used too much it will burn. Once every 3 or 4 days is good enough. Another thing is that this doesn't really work for my hands and feet. Overall, this is great."


"I'm a 59 year old male with asthma that has been on this medicine for 12 years. I've tried them all and this seems to work the best for me. A few concerns I have since starting this is cramps in my calves and hands.
You need to take vitamin supplements i.e. calcium and magnesium. I've developed tinnitus or ringing in the ear, now constantly. Not sure if this is related.
I also have sinusitis so bad that I will be having a turbinate reduction soon.
You will develop a thrush or hoarse throat if you don't gargle or rinse after use.
I take 2 puffs in the morning and that usually does the trick."


"I just got my Nexplanon taken out after the full 3 yrs and the same day I got another one put in. I LOVE this birth control! I totally understand that everyone reacts differently to things but I truly believe it is worth sticking it out for the first 6 months and THEN decide if you want it taken out. Nexplanon helped me clear up my acne and controlled my weight and I had barely any periods throughout the 3 years I was on it. It is amazing to not have to stress out about a pill every day and not have to go pick up a prescription every month. The ONLY downside is getting it taken out takes a little while and if you're squeamish it can be a little uncomfortable but the insertion is so quick and easy you barely even notice it happening! love it"


"I started on Keppra before I got pregnant, I was on a large dose of Epilim, and it would not be safe for me to be pregnant on such a large dose therefore my neurologist reduced my Epilim dose to 500g twice a day and introduced Keppra 500mg twice a day. Thankfully my son was born healthy. Next week I am planning to start to come of Epilim gradually due to constant tiredness, irritability and agitation that is made worse from being on two medications. Will just be on Keppra, hope it works as I have been seizure free for 2 1/2 years. I have juvenile myocolonic epilepsy, and I have had epilepsy for 14 years but have only been controlled for 2 1/2 years Lamictal was a waste of time."


"I started Trulicity 3 weeks ago and have not experienced any noticeable side effects. That said, I have been following a very strict low carb diet that has been predominantly vegan. I have a feeling that carb rich foods and heavy animal protein foods exacerbate the GI side effects. I am also on 2000 mg of metformin. I have heard that GI side effects are horrible with glucose lowering drugs but I suspect it has A LOT to do with what people are eating...."


"LDL was 124. Took 10mg Crestor 3 times a week. Six weeks later my LDL is down to 54. Doc says to go down to 2 pills a week, which will maintain the lower cholesterol number. No muscle cramps or joint pains with taking it a couple times a week instead of every day and its just as effective. Even if I did have cramps or joint pain it would still be worth it to get my cholesterol down, reduce heart disease and prevent dementia."


"I love this birth control. I have tried probably 4 or 5 brands and nothing worked for me. Weight gain, too emotional, face breaking out like crazy. This one fixed it all. I've been struggling with acne for a long time and I am on the middle of my second month and my skin is almost perfectly clear. It has made me so happy. My last birth control, Reclipsen made me crazy. I gained fifteen pounds in two months. There's no other birth control I'd use but this one. I'd recommend it."


Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir

"Been on Stribild for 4 weeks when I had my blood tests done.

Prior had a Viral load of 360,000. Now I am undetectable!  After just 4 weeks.

My CD4 has gone from 350 to 450 in same time.

Very happy. Only side effect is I feel a little day sickness, but it seems to be more dehydration than anything.  Drink a lot of water you will be fine! Haven't really changed anything in my life, not that it was crazy before."


"One week. Still top notch shape. Luckily, my peripd ended a day earlier thsn my usual 5 day period.  Of course all medicines require side effects.dont feel extra moody or anything. My only concern is dry eyes so far when wearing my contacts, which will hopefully will subside before next month where i will be taking my yoga teacher intensive training. Definitely dramatically proved to subside much of my hormonal imbalance symptoms. I am 4"11 and 100 lbs.. 28 years old. Healthy, active and finally seeing my acne under control in one week!"


"This will knock you out!  For the first month or so it was real hard to wake up in the morning but this wore off and I've been on it ever since."


"I have been taking Contrace for 12 weeks no and haven't lost any weight. In the beginning I did have slight stomach upset and pains but well worth it to lose a few pounds, once my body adjusted the side effects went away. However I would lose a pound, then gain a pound, never lost any real weight. Good things was I didn't gain any weight. I lost over 50 pounds about 2 years ago with qsymia but hated my mood on it so much I couldn't take it anymore. My mood on Contrave was wonderful, I'm now off it and asking my doctor for a script for Wellbutrin."


"So I just switched to this method of bc from my old one Reclipsen and I must say it is excellent!!!! I'M losing weight I have 0 appetite I eat occasionally not too much snacking "


"A friend gave me two 50 mg and said it was good pain pill, but I took both of them and it did NOTHING! What a waste!"


"I have only experienced a handful of migraines as an adult (had them often as a child but they ended with puberty), but frequency has increased to 3 within the last year. This was the first time I have had migraine medicine to take. Dr. gave me a few different samples - Maxalt 10mg was the one I took. It was really AMAZING that within 5 minutes of taking it the vice-like pain was gone. I did experience extreme fatigue, some nausea, diuresis (clammy & sweaty), and some muscle pain, but, to be honest I just tried to sleep through most of it. I woke up about 2hrs later feeling better and able to function again.
Next time I will ask for a prescription for 5mg, which may decrease the side effects."


"On it for 5 months now, and all I have to say is WOW. I have battled nervousness, anxiety and a very, very low stress threshold for all my life (I'm 32 now). It all changed when I started taking Concerta. Started with 16 mg., and felt a lot more relaxed, but also started to develop a foggy kind of feeling in my head. After 2 weeks the dose was upped to 36, and the foggy feeling subsided a bit. Then on 54mg. 2 weeks later, it was like I could see things more clearly. My memory improved, I'm 'sharper', actually feel smarter. All of my anxiety, nervousness etc. is gone. cons: had a persistent fungal infection for a while (on my foot) allergic reaction (redness), & slight tinnitus, but all in all very, very satisfied. A life saver for me!"


"Been in WeightWatchers for a year and struggled a bit now I am losing steadily for the 2 months thanks to Belviq my starting weight was 309 and now 269"


"Just started the medication, & I understand it takes up to 90 days to realize full benefits. However, I've noticed minor improvement in my eyes, without side effects.

One big issue: the dose is 1 drop 2x/day. The eye dropper provided is terrible at delivering 1 drop. The stuff goops out, and when I first started, I was probably getting 3-4 drops in my eye. I found the old fashioned nipple glass eye dropper works great at administering 1 drop at a time. However, this means unsealing the plastic containers in which the med is provided. They appear to be sealed, requiring cutting the top off. And, this risks contamination of the medicine. Allergin needs to provide a suitable delivery dropper. Hence, the 1 star."


"Well I started taking this about two months ago. While I know I haven't been on it long I know I've been on it long enough. Not only are the symptoms bad, but they all are pretty much happening. I go days with out eating because not only do I no longer want to eat, I can't keep my food down when I do. Sleep forget about it, I never can gat any anymore. Dizzy, sweating, blurd vision, dry mouth, pretty much you name it and it's happening to me. I will admit though besides the side effects the med did help. I have noticed that my anxiety has gotten better and I can go out and be around people more than I once could. While it's been nice to actually be able to be around people again without me breaking down I can't deal with the side effects."


"Blecchh!  Effective but tasted like pure cough syrup.  I drank half of the mixture through a straw, followed by a ginger ale chaser, then did the second half the same way.  I didn't throw up though and it did it's job but the company needs to come up with something better.
Also expensive and not covered by my insurance."


"My experience with this was so horrible, made me feel worse, was always tired and so irritated, not to mention the headaches it gave me!
I was always so hungry after taking the tablets, I was constantly eating and still didn't feel like I was full. Made me feel really achey and weak, I would not recommend this anti depressant to anybody!!!"


"For almost 2 years I had felt like I was exhausted and in pain all of the time. Was told that it was osteoarthritis and because of my getting adult acquired flat feet. Finally went to an arthritis doctor who said it was fibromyalgia and started on Cymbalta two weeks ago. Within 5 days, I felt relief. It have given me hope to be able to do things without constant pain. I still get tired easily, but I can finally sleep at night and not nearly as stiff in the morning. I was scared to death when reading about the side effects. Other than a headache for a few days... that was all for me. Sooo glad it has changed my life."


"I've had skyla for 8 months. Insertion was what I expected. Hurt but right after I went to the grocery store. Next day I hurt but took it easy around those house. I was 25 when I got it. 26 now, I was on lo lo estrin before this. For the last 5 years. With that I had no periods & no cramps ever! I had to switch because I couldn't afford the $120price tag. I'm on month 8. I've had nine periods. Most range 7-9 days and they come every 2 weeks. With horrible cramping 2-3 days. I break out now with bad acne. I've never had bad skin. So to me sure I haven't gotten pregnant but I'm miserable about 50% of the time"


"I've taken it two times and it has worked wonders.  I will be HONEST, for my first time I was so worried because I didn't take it 24 or 48 hours after unprotected sex... I took it almost 72 hours where the efficiency decreases and was very very worried.  I don't advise this but I will tell you right now I did NOT get pregnant! My second time I took it within 12 hours of unprotected sex.  I do not want to risk with prolonging the time anymore but this pill is definitely reassuring! Stay safe ladies."


"I don't have chest pains but my heart was beating irregularly. Since being on Imdur my heart beats regular now."


"Welbutrin ruined my life. I went from 220 lbs. down to barely 100. I cannot eat. I am literally rotting away. It enlarged my prostate and now I feel like I'm carrying around a grapefruit. It also increased my libido to the point of being completely frustrating."


"I've dealt anxiety since I was a child but never sought help until it became very serious and my job and relationships were being affected. I was prescribed clonazepam and instructed to only take it when necessary. It has worked wonderfully for me and for once in a long time, I actually felt genuinely calm and relaxed, and my perspectives towards things that would bother me on a normal day changed completely (I was able to rationalise things better and get over problems quickly). The first hour or so after taking clonazepam is torture though as I would usually feel very drowsy and dazed. After that, as long as I eat properly, the drowsiness goes away and the pill will work wonders."


"In the UK Sildenafil is "


"Miracle drug for me. Only med that has ever helped with my depression."


"I had whole body swelling, caused by retaining water. I didn't have ankles, I had cankles, lol. I tried lasix, and 2 weeks later, It was down a little.Ankles still swollen just as much, but hands were going back to normal. Upon going to my check up, my doctor decided to try Bumex 2mg. Within 1 week, I was back to normal. The only problem I had with these pills is they're large and sometimes get stuck in my throat."


"I took Effexor for a little over a year. I really didn't feel anything at all. It numbs your emotions to a cold lukewarm middle of nothingness. I also had a minor seizure after accidentally forgetting to take it one day."


"I suffer from glossophobia or the fear of public speaking. I get full blown panic attacks in from of an audience. I am 31 years old and this phobia has been a burden.

This morning, I had to do a presentation of 5 to 10 minutes in front of the board members (around 20). Basically, I had to report all my projects. It is basically a nightmare for me. Popped 20 mg of Propranolol 90 minutes before the show, 20 mg 60 minutes before and 20 mg 30 minutes before. I also had a hint of Ativan (0,5 mg) when I woke up. Not sure if the Ativan helped, but the panic symptoms never showed up and I delivered a great report. 10/10 will present again (with Prop)."


"I have been on Zoloft for 18 months now and I LOVE it.  I first went on it for some postpartum depression paired with several other major situations that were going on in my life.  After the first few days I felt like I could deal with my life, like this was something I always should have been on.  I have always dealt with bouts of depression and anxiety but was never put on any medication but I should have been. I will continue this Zoloft as long as my doctor will allow."


"Day 4.

I have already noticed changes.

Pros:

- no desire to cry

- clear headed thought process

- no mood swings/feel balanced(have not had any mood swings since day 2. I usually had them like 4x within an hr)

- no angry outbursts or negative/hurtful comments towards people

- decrease in paranoia

- no longer feeling personally attacked by others

Cons:

- trouble sleeping

- teensy bit jittery

- itchy(not much)

- definitely nauseous

- trouble passing stool but not constipated

- slight lightheadedness/ dizziness

This is only day4 going on 5 so i am thinking my brain&body need time to adjust &balance out. So far i feel mentally, so much better. In control,i would say. Only odd thing i noticed was random laughing. But hey I'm not complaining!"


"Taking name brand. started 150 1x a day for a week. first day so amazing, energized,went to the gym, positive & for 4 days felt great.5th not so much & by 7th day was feeling back to my depressed self so I upped it to 2 a day. now I go from anxious to flat. feel absolutely nothing, zoned out, very irritable.  vivid dreams & nightmares, kind of can't separate  dream from reality cause it seems like someone's in the house & I wake up out of a dead sleep & I'm not sure if someone's in the house. going to give this a few more days if things don't get worse hopefully they'll get better, if not, not going to take it anymore. I took this because I wanted to avoid weight gain which happened years ago with other SSRIs. hasn't affected appetite."


"Please be very aware of the side effects. I was taking this with no problem for about 6 months, then starting having mini blackouts (10-20 secs). Blacked out at the wheel and at work. Apparently this is called mircosleeps and is a possible side effect (under Somnolence). I also experience the CNS Stimulation side effects- mostly anxiety and euphoria. I have been off it for 6 months and no issues, but my doctors had no clue it was the medication, until I stopped taking it and the problems went away."


"I take oxazepam 30mg as well as bystolic for tachycardia but it also helps put you to sleep. I still had issues going to sleep. I couldn't sleep and my doctor added 6mg of silenor to my routine. Last night I took it, and it says to stay in bed for 30 minutes, well I did not listen, I got up to go to the entertainment room because I thought I was still awake enough to watch some tv, next thing I knew, I had fallen asleep sitting up and it was 7am. It works so well, tonight, I will definitely stay in bed the full 30 minutes to let it kick in. As for the kink in my neck, I'm going to get a chiropractic adjustment later."


"I work for a large Fire Department.  I was having a tough time with some bad calls.  No sleep, always feeling like I'm in trouble, like I'm drowning and no one can help me.  My doctor put me on Celexa and life came back.  I worry about the things I need to be worried about and don't stress about the things that shouldn't stress me.  I feel "normal" again.  I believe it saved my career."


"Started taking Viibryd at the recommendation of my doctor to replace the sertraline  and buspirone I had been on before. First couple days on 10mg gave me nausea and dizziness, followed by a few days of incredible manic energy. I was getting things done at work like a maniac but when I got home I would be weak and dizzy and very sore. Woke up a week after starting  with crushing anxiety, depression, dizziness, and nausea so bad I had to call into work, I couldn't hardly stand let alone drive myself. I was supposed to start the 20mg that day so I did hoping it would help but it just made the symptoms worse. I know side effects can be weird but I've never had to miss work because of them before."


"I am 39 years old and have been suffering from ADD my whole life. It wasn't until recently I finally figured out what it was. After trying Ritalin which didn't agree with me, and Adderall XR which made me irritable, anti -social and too engaged I read the reviews of this & decided to give it a whirl. I'm only on week 1, but compared to the others I am MUCH more myself with no anxiey!  Also, I am shocked at how low of a dose gets the job done. I am on 5mg once daily around noon. You may think you need more but start low & see how much changes right before your very eyes. You get plenty done and still wind down after 4 hours. I sleep great and my appetite is only affected the first 3 hours. I didn't give it a 10 b/c of some memory issues."


"Thank goodness for a diagnose! And oxybutynin.
 The truth is I have hypothyroidism which gives me terrible temperature fluctuations. I can be cold then I can be hot and so on. I also have fibromyalgia  which is autoimmune disease. And  last annoying temperature changer is ranaulds.  Another  pesky temperature changer that affects your nose, fingers and toes.
I told my doctor about my reading about oxybutynin and how it treat temperature changes.
 I started on 5 mg of  Oxybutynin  that was a little too much for me. So I take 2.5 mg in the morning. And I'm good for the day.
  I dripped, change clothes three times a day, sweating at night, and now I'm free."


"If you boil up balsom tea every day for one month you will cut your colestral and your thyroid down to where you dont have to take drugs. Its no quick fix but its a lot better than taking drugs. My wife is going off a lot of drugs and feels a lot better."


"The 1st time I tried Contrave, one pill made me so sick to my stomach with vomiting and weird neuro side effects for 2 days. I tried again a couple of months later starting out with 1/4 tablet twice a day and worked up to 1 1/2 tablets twice a day. I have learned to take the meds in the middle of eating a meal and NOT to take near any coffee. I lost 8 lbs without changing my diet in a short time. I did notice my craving for sweets was nil.
 My dad passed away and I have gotten off Contrave but plan to start out 1  twice a day again and build up to the highest dosage I can tolerate. My cousin has been on the full dose for over 1 year and is STILL continuing to loose."


"Starting Lexapro was tough.  Shivering with stomach cramps, for a week I constantly felt like I had taken some bad, terribly impure Ecstasy.

Once I became acclimated to the drug, my postpartum anxiety disappeared; however, I was incredibly fatigued during the day.

I also stopped caring about most things in general.  My house wasn't as clean and creative endeavors came to a halt.  My short term memory declined.  It felt like my brain was muffled.

I experienced lucid, unnerving dreams/nightmares most nights while taking Lexapro.

I gained 8 pounds in the 8 months I took it, all in my middle.  It took a long time to get this off afterward.

Getting off Lexapro was also tough, with back pain, insomnia, and 10 days of "brain zaps"."


"I have been on Loestrin 24 for about 7 months now and everything was fine until the 5th month. I've had dark spotting, bad cramps and cystic acne on my back. Has made me feel anxious and hungry almost all the time, have gained weight, bad cramps and worse part is I have my period every 2 weeks for about 5 days and it is heavy. I feel depressed, have mood swings, some hair loss. Doctor has switched me to Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo and I will see how that goes."


"Blurred vision while driving 70, Nightmares, terrible balance, falling in the shower (took 30-min to get back up) my 4 & 6 year kids had to "rescue" me and turn off the water, Restless legs keeping me awake until all hours of the morning. 1 eye has twitched for 3 days now. Just to name a few of the side effects.

This medicine needs to be an absolute last resort with doctors warning patients about all of these awful side effects prior to prescribing.

I am a former licensed practical nurse, and this is unacceptable as far as side effects go."


"I have been on Depakote for a very long time. I have not had any seizures in over 12 years now. I am also a border line manic-depressed. I am using it for that too plus Keppra they are both helping me in my two areas. I have not had any feeling of trying to kill myself or hurt myself in any way. Like I said before I had not had any seizures in over 20 years now. I do have to say this about Depakote that it does make you gain weight. I went from 250 to over 320. My doctor switched me over to levetiracetam 500mg (generic form of Keppra), and Lamotrigine 100 mg. Since I have been on these two medications for about 4 years now I have lost about 55 pounds in almost 2 years."


"I will give this birth control a 5/10 for the simple fact that I did not get pregnant for the 2 years I was on it. but I gained probably about 50 lbs (with no change in my eating habits and i'm even more active), my boyfriend complained about my mood swings, I bled for majority of the time whether it was heavy or light...I just couldn't deal. I wish I came off of it earlier but I enjoyed not being at risk for pregnancy. I got it taken out today and I can't wait to get back to normal."


"My doctor said the pearls did not work for her but other people said they work great. I tried them and in 20 min my cough was gone!! I see they don't work for everyone but they worked for me!"


"I have to say that Nexplanon from personal experience has been the best birth control and decision I have ever made. I don't have to worry about putting or taking something. It is just in my left arm and don't feel anything. When the Dr first put it on me I was super nervous but it was a short sting. The only symptoms I got was feeling fatigued and migraines. No fun. My period last 3 weeks but it was very light. Now I don't even get my period. Had it for 6 months and I love it!"


"So far so good! Had it put in on Halloween (of all days!) I was just finishing my period at that time, haven't had another one since. No spotting or anything. I do think I've been a little crankier as I adjust to the hormones. But I've had no issues with libido. I did get the expecting bruising and mild soreness for a few days at the insertion site but nothing too crazy. I'm very happy so far. No complaints. I would definitely recommend it."


"I have been taken hydrocodone for years. My doctor wanted me to try the Tylenol 4. It did absolute nothing for the pain at all. He switched me back to the hydrocodone."


"I took citalopram for 3 years until I realized it was the drug that was making so tired.  It certainly helped with my anxiety related issues however, I was needing to go to bed at the same time as my children in the evening.  I have since switched to zoloft and am having much better results as far as energy goes."


"I appreciate this drug.  It is an improvement over previous products used for this condition.  Using this product 5 times a day with 2 refills (about a 2 week treatment course) at the out of pocket expense of nearly $1000.00, it certainly could be more effective.  I have to choose between eating or retaining my eyesight, both of which are quality of life issues.  Please work on the cost of this drug for the consumer!"


"I have had 4 different manufacturers of levetiracetam since September 2011. With 4 gran mal seizures since December 2011. That is the same number that I have had from 1993 to 2011 while on Dilantin and that was only because it was a doctor/patient lowered dose of Dilantin.  Keppra may work great, but not the generics."


"In persistent Atrial Fibrillation for five years. Tried a few cardioversions and they lasted a week or so. I wasn't very symptomatic so I lived with it along with Coumadin and then Pradaxa.  Had ablation, stayed in sinus for 2 weeks. Couldn't tolerate flecanide. Had another cardioversion and would not convert. Put on Tikosyn and spontaneous normal sinus after one dose and no hint of AF since."


"I've tried roughly a dozen different medications for depression with little to no effect. Some have actually made me feel much worse. Lamotrigine's effect is relatively minor, but more significant than any other medication I've tried. It makes me feel more talkative and enables me to actually enjoy things. My mood still fluctuates quite a bit and on a bad day it has little effect, but the improvement it adds to my good days is very noticeable verse without it. It also helps my social anxiety.

Important to note though that it's next to useless for me when used alone. It's improvements only apply when taken with a serotonergic medication. (I take it venlafaxine and mirtazapine)."


"I'm 19 years old and this is the second brand of the pill that I've been on. I took Yaz first and I had the worst mood swings and it was extremely expensive. I have had no side effects with Loestrin 24 and it's only $24 a month. My breasts did gain slight weight, but I think that just comes with the pill. Periods are completely normal, as they were irregular before I started taking the pill. Would recommend this pill to anyone."


"I've been on benzos for the past 3 years.

I got started on Diazepam 5mg 3x daily for about 6 months. Worked good, but stopped working pretty quickly. Then got bumped up to Diazepam 10mg 3x daily, same results, 6 months later..felt like I was taking nothing. Then my doctor mentioned Alprazolam, he put me on 1mg 3x daily along with Wellbutrin. The Xanax worked GREAT, but I've always had bad reactions to SSRI's. So my doctor got me off the Wellbutrin and put me on Alprazolam 2mg 2x daily.. I've been on the same dose for over a year and a half..and has worked perfectly. Great medication. But it does have the potential for abuse/addiction. Be careful with that because Withdrawal from any benzo is horrific."


"The condom broke on Saturday night and we didn't realize it until much later that night. I was completely freaking out so I made him go buy me the Plan B pill. I took the pill around 13 hours after sex. I don't think I've ever been that scared in my entire life. (Way too young to have a child) After taking this pill, I got sharp stomach pains. And 3 hours after I took it I experienced sore breasts that were so sore that I couldn't ever wear a t-shirt. This pain lasted for 3-4 days. The days went on and my period tracker (if you don't have one I suggest you download one) indicated that I was 3 days late for my period. I finally got it and I've never been so happy! So glad I took this pill. I recommend this pill."


"I had Mirena placed a couple weeks ago for major Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding, with moderate Endometrial Hyperplasia (14mm), and Iron Deficiency Anemia with megaloblasts. Bleeding for 3 months straight. I was soaking through Ultra absorbency tampons every hour the week of getting the Mirena. I had it placed on a Wednesday and by Friday my bleeding had almost completely stopped. I have not had any spotting since.  The insertion felt like a quick cramp, and a fluttery feeling as the Mirena was being placed, not painful. I was very uncomfortably crampy that evening. But so far, moods are good, energy is coming back. My normal headaches are gone. I probably won't need a blood transfusion. I am liking this Mirena!"


"Wow, I'm really surprised with the reviews of this drug. This drug should not be taken for ADHD. There are many (safer) alternatives. I don't know, maybe I was just unlucky...I was prescribed Ritalin at around the age of 5-6, and from day one I had extreme fatigue, weren't interested in any other activity but sleep. It made learning from not interesting to impossible. After a couple of months taking it I had lost a lot of weight...by that time the doctors had to take me off Ritalin. It has caused me to be underweight ever since (I'm 20 now). If your child(ren) are hyperactive you should really consider cutting of the high amounts of sugar that they are exposed to in this day of age. Don't drug them, they will soon develop in a mature being."


"I started taking prozac in April of 2016 for anxiety and depression. It took about a month to actually start working. I feel better going into public and don't freak out and go into the bathroom. I'm still depressed but its improved so much. It gave me side effects like lose of appetite. I lost 10 pounds my first month taking it and I was always tired but had trouble falling asleep. Another negative is if I miss it a day I have painful headaches and lash out on everyone and treat them terrible."


"I have been on Trinessa for 3 months. Everything was going just fine the first two months a little irritated at times but I assumed thats just my body getting used to the birth control. Anyway, it wasn't until recently, half way through my second month up until the middle of my third month (today) I have been beyond sensitive. Tired. Really sore breast and literally cry at random times of day, I just cry for no reason but I feel so helpless. I have never felt so overwhelmed and emotional my whole life. I'm seriously not the crying type at all. As soon as I finish this pack I'm trying something different. I have the mood swings."


"I truly believe that I was allergic to all of the meds I have been taking for the past 7 years.  I started taking Anoro Ellipta 4 months ago and with the first inhale I could feel the oxygen hitting every cell of my body. It was the best feeling in the world. Still today I feel the same. I never use the emergency inhaler anymore.
I have very severe COPD I thought I was going to die every day for years but now I think I can live another 20."


"I ALWAYS get cold sores every time I get sick, so this morning when I woke up (after being sick all night) I noticed a little bump. I was so upset, I got so tired of cold sores. Every time I get them, they are huge and awful looking. So, I went to the doctor for the first time about my cold sores, and was prescribed Valtrex and I was only given 4 pills, and it was instructed to take all 4 pills in one day, I was a bit disappointed in that, though. I took all 4, and went to bed. Usually by the next morning (without medication) the cold sore gets bigger, but this time it didnt! I still had a small bump, but it would have been worse without the medication. From someone who suffers from bad cold sores, I am SO happy with this medicine!"


"First two months on the pill caused my first period to be longer than usual."


"I went on this medication due to me having severe anxiety and mild OCD to the point where it affected me in almost every aspect, I've only been on it for almost a month and so far the results have been amazing, the only side effect that I've really noticed is the fact that I get sleepy so I take  it before bed. Other than that I'm more happy, more calm, my OCD isn't as bad anymore"


"I have had no side effects after 14 yrs. In the past 4 yrs. I slowly cut back to 4 15mgs a week. Now I can eat or drink anything I like."


"This medicine is exceptional!  I have not had ANY hot flashes or moodiness - and i sleep well."


"Started taking Invokana 100 mg on 4/19/16. By 4/26/16 I developed the most horrendous yeast infection ever. I was then prescribed fluconazole 100 mg for 10 days. So far have not had any relief from the yeast infection. Brain fog and awful muscle and joint pain have also plagued me after I started taking Invokana.  I have since stopped taking it, just not worth the physical pain or the mental disconnect that comes with it."


"Reduced burning significantly"


"I had anterior lumbar fusion - implants, plates you name it, in November 2008.   My third surgery - Post operation, I was sure something went wrong due to the agonizing 24/7 pain. I was taking combination of 12-14 Norcos or Percocets a day.  Was shocked by how much pain pills I was burning through. My surgeon could find anything wrong. All in all, a humbling, frightening experience. Then I was prescribed MS-Contin and the agony is over.  Now I'm planning to return to work. I'm walking again. My wife is weeping with joy instead of mourning.

MS-Contin saved my life."


"I had my copper IUD fitted earlier in the week (T-Safe). I opted not to have local anaesthetic to my cervix, instead I'd taken two ibuprofen/codeine an hour before the appointment. This was okay for me. I haven't had children, my pain tolerance is normal I would say, it was slightly painful on two occasions, but this was fleeting and bearable. So far very happy with it, I had a day of cramping when it was put in, since then, very minimal cramps - I think my body is just getting used to it. The main reason I went with this method was so I didn't have to take hormones. The only side effect I have noticed so far is an increase in discharge (thicker than before), but not worried about this. I will write another review in a few months."


"I've used this treatment for 6 weeks and my skin is flawless. No more acne!"


"It was very effective & I didn't experience ANY weight gain (I lost weight). My periods were short/light & it was nice not having to remember to take the pill everyday. I DID experience more PMS (also known as random crying), tiredness, dizziness, and light bleeding between periods. I heard your body starts to adjust to these symptoms after a while though, but I got too nervous about not getting my period every month, so I switched back to the pill. If you're on the fence, remember, every person is different, so why not give it try? It's only for 3 months at a time. You can always switch back to normal birth control if you have any issues."


"This really does work. I've never been more confident and happier. Even my family and friends said something has changed. I also don't get as nervous in intimate situations. Give it a try if you're skeptical."


"I've been taking Savella for a little over 3 months.  I have to admit, the painful episodes of Fibro have been minimized but, when I do have one, they are more extreme then before taking the medication.  Will talk to Doctor about dosage.  I am currently on 50 mg twice a day and I am scared to take more as I also have the sweats and they last for up to 3 hours."


"I'm a 43 yr old healthy female who has had recent spinal disc degeneration so pain has been tough. Sleep was always elusive a bit except when exercise a big part of my life; now sleep has gotten more unobtainable. I used to get rx ambien but as predicted, it stopped working quickly with tolerance (non-addictive like unisom, but habit-forming and awful on memory - be wary of zolpidem/ambien.) Unisom and its generic have contributed to depression and ill feelings. I think this is quite literally as the bottle reads, for OCCASIONAL sleeplessness. Wishing it worked more regularly."


"I was on Lexapro for close to 5 months - didn't work for me, it made me More anxious.  Told my dr & weaned off of it.  I would not recommend it."


"Its early days but I have over the last 12 months tried mirtazapine and citalpram. I'm currently on a low dose but I suspect my GP will want to up my dose."


"I have suffered from prolonged migraines for over 20 years.  This is the first medicine I have used that relieved my pain.  My recent migraine was going on twelve hours when it was suggested that I try this medication.  Within 1 1/2 hours it was gone.  I am hoping not to use it again for a while, however the next time I need Cambia and it works, I will have found my miracle."


"I am on my 2nd week of using this medication. I am taking it for insulin resistance and noticed a difference very quickly as far as appetite and hunger.  The first day after my first shot I did not eat as much at each meal and did not feel as ravenously hungry between meals.  It's been a week and a half and I've already dropped 6 lbs.  The needle is a little big but the weight loss is worth it.  I do have the itching around the injection site - about the size of a quarter and feels like a mosquito bite.  Hoping this diminishes..... but it's the only really bothersome thing I've noticed so far. No nausea (which was terrible with Victoza) and nothing else of note.  Hoping this (and the weight loss) continues."


"So I decided to try nexplanon BC you don't have to remember to take any pills... Well problem is I have been on my period for 3 months straight and its still going strong. I have had to take more migraine meds these past 3 months than I have in my lifetime (I'm 28).  I went through more pads and tampons than I ever imagined possible. Men always joke and say how could a woman bleed for 7 days and still be alive. Well I have now been bleeding for over 90 days and I feel like  I'm dying. I haven't removed it BC it cost so much to get put in and I really don't want to get pregnant. :(   I have felt depressed. I am so emotional to the point where if I wake up tomorrow and  still bleeding, I might just cry. Lol

Lost 15 pounds though :)"


"I love it. Have not had any depression issues or suicidal thoughts. The only side effect (which I don't mind) is having no appetite. This medicine is the best one I have ever taken for my anxiety, depression and bi-polar. It works great combined with klonopin. "


"I started taking Champix after trying to quit other ways and didn't work. After 4 days being on them I started to feel quite unhappy. I felt very angry and snappy and upset. Couldn't concentrate in work either. "


"This worked great for me! Full 8 hours sleep and woke up very refreshed with no drowsiness.

However it did not work as well when used on long haul flight as i continually woke up. Still not much drowsiness though"


"My son is 7 and just started Intuniv about a month ago. He has ADHD, BiPolar and Intermittent Explosive Disorder. He is currently on a lot of medicines. They started in on Intuniv because he was unable to focus at school and extremely hyper. With him being bipolar it is very hard for them to treat his ADHD because the stimulant medicines make him go crazy. He tries to hurt himself and others while on those. He is on 1mg on the Intuniv and we've yet to see any good effects from it. He has never been able to sleep well, they told me this would help with that. But sadly it hasn't. He is on a sleeping pill as well. He still tends to wake up very early in the morning. Some mornings it's 2am some it's 4. They told us to go ahead and add another sleep aid."


"I started taking Ritalin about three months ago for my treatment-resistant depression, and it's been absolutely great, better than any antidepressant I've had so far (SSRIs, tricyclics etc). I take one 10mg pill in the morning, in combination with one 150mg Bupropion.
This has been a pretty good combination, and very unusual here in Australia, since neither of these drugs are used to treat depression here, so I have a private script and use them off-label. I'm so glad my psychiatrist put me on to Ritalin, it just makes me come alive. Originally, I was to take it off-and-on on 'busy days' for energy, but now I take it everyday. I don't have any side-effects, and I'd highly recommend it."


"I have been on Paxil for over 20 years.   I always hoped something better would come along, i.e., without side effects of weight gain and dry mouth.  I have most of my back teeth crowned and have lost a few and have implants.  It's a choice.  Nothing is benign, but I have found this is the only medication that I can tolerate, and it does help.  So, I guess I will stick it out and see.  Good medication, not so good side effects. "


"Awful experience with this drug after taking it for 5 weeks.  Started on 40mg for 4 weeks, then went to 80mg.  Stopped using it after 1 week on 80mg.  All adverse symptoms became much worse and no relief for ADD at all.  Extreme tiredness, dizzy when sitting up, insomnia, intestinal pains and moderate burning during ejaculation.  Was formerly using Adderall for 20 years which worked great, but because of a recent heart attack at age 50, my doctor recommended a change to Strattera.  To me, this medication was just awful.  The worst of the side effects were complete lethargy/sluggishness and insufferable insomnia. Now I will continue to look for another Adderall replacement or asking my doctor about possibly trying a lower Adderall dose."


"I could breathe better, but I lost my sense of smell"


"I used Mirvaso three times. Five months ago. It destroyed my life. I didn't know. The dermatologist was completely uneducated about the adverse events and did not inform me or warn me. She deceived me."


"Was on Lexapro after the death of my mom, I didn't like the sexual side effects so I was switched to Wellbutrin, it made me hungry all the time but did work for a few months then suddenly stopped and I was worse than before. I went back on the Lexapro and am doing much better with the anxiety and depression. As for side effects, I would rather deal with those then anxiety and depression any day."


"I have been in pain management for almost a year now, before was just being treated by a variety of different doctors. Primary, Nuerologist, Nerve Experts and so on...Finally asked for referral to Pain Management for injection therapy. I have been on every pain medicine out there. I have a bulging disc between c4 and c5, occipital neuralgia, and severe right sciatic nueropathy in my right leg below my knee. Now I am on 50 mg of Fentanyl every 48 hours and was told by doctor to leave old patch on when I put on the new one at bedtime and remove old one in morning because it takes about 8-12 hours before the medicines from the patch are fully in your system. Have to use Tegaderm Films to keep patch on but it seems to work okay. Have Vicodin for breakthrough."


"I have been on this almost a month. It doesn't seem to work everyday. And the side effects are not so good either. I get headaches, yawning, can't sleep, and if I forget to take it that day my belly hurts really bad and I feel like throwing up. But I am giving it a little more time to get my body used to it. I hope I can find a better medicine or something."


"After years on Lisinipril, it failed.  My cardiologist put me on several different medications before I was put on Azor.  Generics don't seem to work well for me and Azor works well.  My bp is lower than it's ever been.  My only complaint is the cost!  It's outragious.  What to do? It works."


"Good for treating post-meal blood sugar spikes."


"After reading these post I have had similar symptoms. I have had acne but it's not the kind that is  filled with puss it's the hard ones that hurt and leave a scar even if you don't touch it.

This pill on the first week makes me extremely nauseous and shaky. I don't eat much when on this pill so I have been losing a lot of weight which to be honest I'm slimming down in my waist and belly area. I don't even eat some days which is extremely bad, so I just drink lots of water and juices. I have been eating snacks rather than a full meal. If I do it's one big meal for the day (mostly dinner) and that's it.

I haven't gotten pregnant yet.  I take the pill everyday at 7am so I should be okay but I will come back and review."


"From the age of eleven to seventeen, I lost touch to reality, no doctor could figure out what was wrong with me cause I didn't tell my real problems. I was living in an imaginary world. At the age of seventeen I was finally able to express some of my problems, and got started on Seroquel XR, day by day I had the feeling of becoming normal again, and regained the control over my own life. I still have issues from all the problems that involved my past, but I can truly say that I got control back. I truly think Seroquel XR saved my life."


"I was 270lbs about 3 months ago. My doctor prescribed me with phentermine and I was rapidly losing weight. It was unbelievable. I am now 210lbs and I'm choosing this prescription to be my last. 60lbs in 3 months is not bad at all! Considering I went on a cruise ship with 24 hour unlimited food. We'll see what happens after I'm done with this pill."


"After all the treatments I had from the doctor, nothing really suppressed the cough, which I have had for years. After taking Mucinex, my cough and the associated Phlegm has almost disappeared. I am a 74 yr old male but my side effects seem to be the opposite to others. i.e. I am doing more sleeping than normal, at any time night or day, but thank heavens for the cessation of cough."


"I've been using 40 mg of prozac daily for almost a year now, I went from the worst I've ever been, crying all the time never being able to stop thinking about how much I hated myself life and everything about life, I was not eating, was so full of rage and hate and had the most negative mindset towards everything, like every second of my life was hell and pointless seeming, I wished I was dead (although would never actually kill myself for my families sake) and after about 2 or 3 weeks of taking the prozac everything got so much better it was like it flipped a switch in my head and the negative thoughts went away and I actually felt good and happy which I thought was so impossible to feel, taking these meds was the best thing I've ever done"


"I was prescribed two 500mg pills to get rid of trich. I went to the doctor at 1:30 & left about 3. Maybe an hour or 2 later I had horrible diarrhea! My cycle came on a couple days later & now the scent is back with a discharge. Did the diarrhea have an effect on the pill?"


"Took the depo shot for the first time earlier this year. Completely changed me my personality and my body. I break out easily I bleed all the time . I spot all the time! Made me bi polar and just overall horrible. When will it wear off?! When will I get my normal period and be back to normal?! I've been off 3 months now."


"I have used this medicine on an as need to basis for two years or so and it has had remarkable effect on my ability to function normally and beyond using 100mg, sometimes twice a day if I need to keep going into the next day."


"So I got the it put in about a year ago and have had no problems out of it till now. My left arm where it is has been going numb for long periods at a time. My periods are still the same if not better and I am not pregnant. I can't gained weight or lose it. But I am tired a lot and I get mad very easy. I'm very concerned about my arm going numb tho! Going tomorrow to see about it!!!"


"I have taken Casodex for years and PSA stays around 3.7.  No operation.  Side effect is enlarged breasts. Now 79 years old and swimming a mile a day. Feel strong and doing well."


"Do not recommend at all. I got the Nexplanon when I was 18 and I'm almost 21 now. While it is great BC for keeping you Unpregnant, I have not one ounce of motivation to get out of bed and do anything, I am always so tired, the acne is insane and I have spots all over my shoulders, chest, face that looks like a rash and is extremely noticeably (especially fresh out of the shower or when hot) & the weight gain is crazy. I was about 110 pounds when I got out on it and I always had an extremely high metabolism but after being on Nexplanon I have a constant hunger that I cannot fill and I am up to 140 pounds. I am very easily angered and moody and over all it is not worth it when t comes to being happy in your own skin. getting removed this week"


"I have been on it for 8 years after two years of taking the pill. Honestly the best thing ever! I've had no side effects or weight gain (a part from the natural small weight gain with age). I have recommended it to many people over the years and many friends who have now been on it for years as well."


"Drysol completely changed my life. My armpits would sweat so much even in the middle of the winter with just a t-shirt on. I got in the habit of always wearing a tank top and a thick cardigan over it in the winter time so the thickness of the cardigan could normally hide my sweat, unlike a regular long sleeve shirt. I didn't know what was wrong with me, but someone told me about Drysol, so I looked it up. I read the reviews that all said, "I seriously didn't think anything could help me, but this is a life saver" etc. I thought, "Well, their situation must not be as severe as mine. Nothing had worked for me and I doubt this will."

Boy was I wrong. This stuff is AMAZING. It completely changed my life and I highly recommend it."


"After taking Letrozole for about 6mths I had the aching muscles etc, felt like a 90yr old! Then did a lot of research!..take your calcium and MAGNESIUM (which is a muscle relaxant) it is amazing, no more aching bones! I take 2 magnesium a day, one in the morning and one an hour before I go to bed. Don't take at same time as your calcium, wait a couple of hours!  Read up about this brilliant supplement! It also gives u energy etc etc...i seriously thought about stopping taking Letrozole but along with the adcal and Magnesium I feel great! Also I get these on prescription!"


"when taken with an antacid, I sleep like a baby. No waking up with my dinner in my throat or lungs. Not tired during the day. Great stuff for a person who refuses to take drugs.."


"My husband suffers erectile dysfunction occasionally, which is mainly due to his anxiety. He was prescribed Viagra and takes 12.5mg with water and on an empty stomach.  After about 1 hour he gets a great erection which lasts about about 45 minutes. This is great for both of us. The side effects he experiences are a mild headache and nasal congestion, which lasts for about 6 hours. I would highly recommend this medication but would suggest taking time to find the best dosage to suit the individual needs. We will continue with our current low dosage as this works very well for us."


"I am a 33 yr old woman with Anxiety, irritabilty, ocd
. I have been on many different medications since i was 18. My new doctor finally sent me to a psychologist to see if effexor was the right drug for me after being on it for 18 months with some improvement but not great improvement. At the time I was on 75 mg a day. The psychologist upped my dosage to 200 mg a day. Since then I have had very slight anxiety, and only when even a normal person would have a panic attack. My OCD is manageable. And I no longer wish everyone dead. I have had 0 side effects what so ever.  Only thing I have noticed is when i miss a couple days, (mom of 3 it happens), all my problems come back 100%. I never take my meds at the same time and have never had withdrawal."


"I have used Benicar for 8 years with no side effect. Very very satisfied. Blood pressure has been at a constant 125/82."


"Suffered a major panic attack whilst driving 6 months ago, which left me with constant severe anxiety. My doctor put me on citalopram and beta blockers which made things much worse. I was now having panic attacks, night terrors, feeling very suicidal.  I was eventually put on 2mg Diazepam tablets.  This helped within 20 minutes of my first tablet.  I felt slightly less anxious and a bit medicated. Continued taking 2/3 tabs a day for the next few weeks.  Dramatic improvement.  When I'm feeling a bit dodgy I will still use as and when needed."


"I have been taking this pill for almost a week the only side effect I've had is increase of my breast size (I'm totally ok with this) and my sex drive actually increased"


"This is by far the WORST pill ever. I was on zovia and I absolutely loved it, and they stopped making it so I switched and they put me on this and when I started taking it I was bleeding for two weeks straight, and I figured it was just an adjustment period, also I would cry all the time, I wasn't sad or upset, nothing happened, I just couldn't help it I always was holding back the urge to cry. So after that lovely two week blood bath I had like five days without bleeding and then it started all over, so I've been bleeding for a month straight, and I want to cry all the time."


"In my teens I suffered migraines quite frequently, but took no medication. Now they come on once or twice a year.

I experience visual distortions before the onset of a migraine, and experience nausea and sometimes vomit during a migraine, which lasts a few hours.

If I take a couple of Cafergot tablets during the visual distortion stage it is usually prevents the migraine. Once the headache sets in taking any medication is ineffective.

I discovered Cafergot when I spoke to a pharmacist years ago here in Thailand, where it is available over the counter, without a prescription."


"I have been on Contrave since mid-Dec '14. I weigh every 3 months and in March 2015, I had lost 40 lbs. I wish it was a lot more but I know slow weight loss is the best way to assist in keeping it off. I eat approx 500 calories/day and have one "cheat" day where I eat whatever I want. I have found on those "cheat" days, I can not even begin to eat the amount I used to eat. Now part of that is from lower intake of food, but the Contrave does make me feel fuller even on normal days. I have found that the hunger/appetite comes back and then will go away few times each month. When I was ramping up, it did make me nauseous and I can't stand to be nauseous but I got through it. Worse side effect right now is a horrible bitter taste after sleeping"


"I was prescribed Cryselle for extremely heavy periods due to a fibroid tumor. The bleeding I experienced not only interfered with my daily life, but also caused anemia and seemed to only be getting heavier by the month.

I started taking Cryselle 4 months ago - and haven't experienced any negative side effects (other than the expected break through bleeding month two, which I attributed to my body adjusting to the medication).

My periods are much lighter! Also,PMS type symptoms like sore breasts and bloating have significantly decreased. I'm very pleased so far with Cryselle!"


"Without this medication (I am in need of back surgery), I wouldn't be able to function!"


"I took the emergency contraception pill almost 5 days before my ovulation. I took it within 3 hours of the mishap with the condom. I was worried sick thinking I could be pregnant. My period was meant to come on a Monday, but it came on Sunday, which was 6 days late. I was so scared, I nearly cried, but I did end up getting my period. I'm so relieved. All that stress didn't help. If you have taken the Emergency Cobtraceptive Pill, don't worry if your period is a bit delayed."


"I was recently diagnosed with GERD.  Of course this was after a trip to the hospital thinking I was having heart problems.

The Doc put me on Protonix and after about 1 week it's as if my life was back to normal.  Unfortunately, my insurance doesn't cover it any more so I gave it a "9" instead of a "10" rating for this alone.  With many generic others costing only $5 for 60 days.

Anyway, I suggest that if you do try it, give it a few days to work."


"My GP prescribed this for anxiety and directed that I take it every 8 hours. Now I have dealt with anxiety and severe panic attacks need immediate relief. This medication was not the one to do that for me. It made me very drowsy and at the same time I still had anxiety. This is not for someone who has a busy schedule because it will sedate you. I think this medication should only be used for its initial intent to control itching. Otherwise it was a waste for me."


"I have been on Microgestin for about six months now. At first, I thought it was great. However, at this point I have gained 15 pounds since I started it. It definitely does its job though... I NEVER WANT SEX! I am shocked by how unappealing sex has become since starting Microgestin. I literally have lost all signs of a sex drive. Also, my acne started out great, but has gotten worse in the last few months. I am probably going to switch soon. This is miserable."


"I have been on this birth control for quite sometime I had many side effects such as weight gain, dizziness/Lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting, severe onset of migraines and headaches, moodiness. It was a great way to regulate my period and protect against pregnancy I have been on it for 5 years. I stopped taking it for at least 6 months to a year and all of the side effects were gone, however, I became active again and started taking it I have been on it for more than 6 months now and have gained more weight, more headaches/migraines, more moodiness, increased dizziness and lightheadedness, it was a good way to start my periods regularly and to get them on track, but I can do without all of these side effects and being tired all the time."


"I am on a two week trial. I have been on the medication for 5 days.  I have noticed that soda taste disgusting. Which is a good thing for me. I don't feel or look as bloated. I have not lost any weight as of yet. I hope that comes soon. I do notice that I am more thirsty and not as hungry. I try to eat at least three times a day so that I don't "binge". I have noticed that I am more constipated than normal even with drinking more water. I hope to see weight loss soon. I have been "obese" for some time and very unhappy with myself. This puts a huge wedge into my married life. I also would love to loose weight to take the pressure off my knee, my back, and to reduce my asthma some. I hope this medicine is the key to a new life for me."


"Depression, and I would not be surprised to be told I have ADD. ADD was something never thought of in my day. Anyway Wellbutrin XL 300 in one month has moved me out of a 3 year funk of sleeping all day if I could. Getting nothing done and things piling up, getting up to go all day and living off of 6, 7, 8 hours of sleep in a day, reduced eating in a good way and I could go on about any number of positives.
Funny how I could be this lucky to find the drug that works for me. An inhibitor of dopamine re-uptake rather than ever being involved with taking various SSRIs as a first line of attack. So far I have nothing negative to say about this medicine except I wish I found this earlier for me."


"I've had Mirena in for 4 1/2 months now and I'm still bleeding. I'm going through about 2-3 tampons every 24 hours. I've gone through about 6-7 snaps where it'll stop for a day or two and then it starts right back up. I'm out of town for a few months, but as soon as I get back I'm having it taken out. I haven't gotten pregnant during those snaps, so I guess it's effective if you're willing to spend your life bleeding."


"I began at 1.5 then titrated to 3mg dosage. At first, I loved the medicine, as it completely eliminated my depressive symptoms and helped regulate my sleep. However, after being on the medicine for two weeks, I developed Akisthesia and was told to stop. However, for those who do not experience TDS or EPS from the medicine, I imagine this will be a solid option to consider. Just be warned- the most common side effect listed is "restlessness," which hit me hard and fast."


"Currently at 200mg to control insomnia and migraines. Only small side effect is occasional slight dizziness. Other than that, now that I am on correct dosage, minimal side effects and complete relief from issues.. as an aside, was unable to get refill for a week once and experienced extreme, worsening withdrawal symptoms: constant, mild headaches. Diarrhea. Vomiting. Debilitating nausea, dizziness and vertigo. Runny nose. Complete loss of appetite. Feeling dehydrated. Constant panic attacks: uncontrollable anxiety, racing heart, profuse sweating and feeling dehydrated and like I'm gasping for air. I've had remarkable success with the drug, but I caution anyone considering stopping to confer w their dr and wean off rather than cold turkey."


"Caused blurred vision and left me feeling drowsy."


"I have narcolepsy and I take 20mg three times per day of quick release tabs. Mornings are great but mid to late afternoon I tend to nap and then take my last dose after last nap. Adderall helps great for keeping me awake and alert."


"BC Powder works wonderful for me. Stops all my joint pain and severe back pain, which allows me to do normal things that I am unable to do, at times."


"Yup no doubt it works. I take it at night before I sleep so then in the morning I am forced to wake up because the cramps hurt so much. But honestly it works, and the pain is bearable, and the result is awesome, a bunch of diarrhea later and I feel awesome!"


"I felt like I was going to die..

I took the recommended doses for 12 and over and I almost felt like I was going to die I was so dizzy throwing up for 2 hours never again will I take this medicine.

Check these reviews."


"I like everyone suffered from acne for the longest time. My face was so gross it hindered my self confidence and faith in myself.

Like everyone, I tried a million creams and pills and washes, none worked, and a lot made my acne worse.

Acutane is the nuclear option. It cuts off all moisture to your face, and your face basically presses the reset button and figures out that sending all that oil isn't a good idea. Of course, that means your lips are chapped, your face is dry, and you'll probably get nosebleeds. To me, that was more than worth it.

If you think there are other routes to stop your face from looking like a pizza, try those, but if you've tried everything and are ready to nuke your face and try again, acutane worked."


"I have been Bipolar for 20 years and have tried many medicines, with Depakote and Lithium being the worst. I also needed antidepressants too. I went from 117 lbs to 225 lbs in 2 years on Depakote and being a zombie I did not notice the huge weight gain. I switched to Lamictal and Effexor and felt so much better. I started a daily exercise program and was able to cut down on food and lost over 100 lbs within 2 years."


"This prep works. But getting it down is awful. A bitter, bitter taste comes after each swallow.  My pharmacist told me that there are less expensive preps that work just as well. I paid $70. Colonoscopy went fine (10-15-13) and I was relieved it was over.....but  now I am experiencing loss of taste for some foods and beverages. Searched online and found evidence of that happening. It has only been 4 days since procedure. I hope time will help to bring back sensory taste."


"I have been taking 2mg of Abilify for a week and I am a different person. I am alive again."


"I've taken Septra DS before (with no side effects), but for some reason this time it is different! It has given me severe insomnia!! Very odd and super frustrating. Also has caused me a lot of nausea but doctor prescribed Zofran (also known as the miracle medicine for nausea), so that's better. Also feel a bit "out of it" and lethargic. One last strange symptom it's causing me is "urinary hesitancy." Had no idea there was such a thing until I spoke to my dr about it. Hoping these symptoms resolve or I may need to switch medicines, as only half way through this 10-day treatment."


"Hello eveyone I am a 31 year old female 198 was my starting weight on October 27,2016, 6 days later I'm down 11 pounds! I gave up coca cola drinking lots of water and eating smaller portions!!"


"My wife started taking Adderal 5 months ago.  It completely changed her for the worse.  Sure she might be able to complete tasks and feels energized but the side effects are ruining our family. She goes from talking to screaming in mid sentence.  Violent behavior is now the norm.  Zero sex drive.  Total lack of regard for others.  I have talked to her about these issues but the responses are "shut up". She has lost 20 lbs and looks terrible. By the way she was bulimic as a teen and into college.  So the weight loss is appealing to her.  I contacted the first nurse vacationer that prescribed it for her. He cut her off."


"The first several times of using this nasal spray almost made me barf. Actually, come to think of it, I did barf. However, I will say that this is the MOST effective nasal spray on the market! Most websites with information about Dymista (even their own website) are stating that it takes up to a week for the medication to work.  I have not had to wait that long.  For me, the spray works within seconds. I have allergies all year round. I visited my allergist and had a skin prick test done...allergic to everything...trees, pollen, dust, cockroach dust, grass, ..anything you can think of. I am not happy about the price, and am very hopeful that soon, the price will drop a little. "


"I have been on Wellbutrin 150mg for 3 days now, doc said to up the dose to 300 mg after my first week, it has been hell to say the least. I have had terrible migraines, a very 'slumpled/sluggish' feeling, and I can't sleep!!! If anything, I feel worse! I just want this terrible phase to be over!

*one thing positive I will add is that it has helped me with my weight tremendously - I have lost 10 pounds in 10 days. Loosing about a pound a day on this medication."


"My boyfriend got me on Drixoral. It's the only thing that works with my family when the cold season comes around!  My whole family loves it!  Why did they discontinue it and I'm praying that the company that makes it will definitley bring it back!"


"The first 2 days of using differen gel were a little rough. My skin was super dry and I had to keep caking on the moisturizer. I took a couple days off from use and then started back daily use with no problem. I just moisturizer every morning. My skin still isn't perfect but it at least dries up the lager cystic acne. I still get blackheads around nose and small "under the skin whiteheads" around my chin. But I don't exfoliate like I should so that's my own fault."


"I had a dry spot just above my lip on the right side. After using biafine for two weeks it has cleared away."


"I took Azurette for about 4 years. During the first 3 months I had terrible mood swings and acne. My sex drive also decreased significantly. I didn't experience any weight gain. My periods were light, lasted about 5 days, predictable, and no spotting."


"I was diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis in March of this year. The first few weeks were some of the worst of my life. I changed my diet, was put on Elmiron, Zyrtec and Vesicare with zero relief in any symptoms. Was at the end of my rope when my PCP suggested Elavil.  In 3 days my symptoms were nearly gone. Pain was gone. Urgency/frequency cut in half.  But I immediately started gaining weight. A lot of weight, and fast.  And I am diabetic and any weight gain is very bad for me.  So I've had to choose to not take it and live with the pain and constant peeing because I cannot afford to gain any weight due the diabetes.  I'm basically distraught.  Diabetes will kill me, but the Interstitial Cystitis pain is causing major depression.  I am at a loss as nothing else has worked."


"When I'm feeling my anxiety start knowing that this could ruin my day and the day of those that depend on me I just take 1mg of clonazepam and within 15-30mins I feel relaxed and on track again."


"I've been on this pill almost 2 years. I gained maybe 5 pounds, but I am also in a happy relationship so weight gain could be from that. I no longer have a period. I may get brown spotting every 4-5 months. I stopped chewing the nasty thing, and I swallow it. I get migraines if I take placebos so I skip those every other month and go to a new packet. Cleared my acne, no pain, my breasts actually got bigger. I am very happy with this pill. No pregnancies! I never take it on time & I skip it. I'm your typical user. I also don't worry about becoming pregnant since I don't build a lining. Love this pill."


"I have been pretty medicine resistant to most medications, the best medication for me was Zoloft until it lost its effectiveness on me.  I have been on Brintellix for about a month now, was upped to 20mgs last week, and it is just amazing for me. I feel a sense of happiness and hope that I haven't felt in a long time, I really didn't see as much improvement until the medication was upped to 20 mgs, then so far it has been awesome, I have had no side effects other than the first few days I was a little antsy and lightheaded."


"I have allergy's really bad and my doctor prescribed Alamast. I did not get any results whatsoever from this medicine. I had no side effects, or any relief from this drug either. It is very expensive (around $100 per bottle), and I used 2 bottles. However, someone else might have a better experience."


"I had a heart attack and had a stent which led to a stroke and the need for brain surgery.  Miraculously, I was saved by a young neurological surgeon.  Seizures followed but the recovery the first 3 months on a lot of different medication made the outlook positive.  Medication was lowered and I started experiencing what we feared were TIAs but was finally diagnosed as a form of epilepsy.  The first medications did not work well until I have been on Levetiractam for 6 months and everything has improved a lot during that period including memory and mood.  I do have the sleepiness at night but not a problem."


"I can't say enough positive things about YAZ. I was previously on Tilia (Estrostep) and recently switched. In only 3 weeks, my face has almost totally cleared up and my skin looks overall so much better. I seem to also have lost a little weight which is always a plus. The only one negative thing I can say is I am a little more tired in the mornings but it's not too bad. I would recommend this product a million times over."


"I have tremors after taking Neurontin for only two weeks I have noticed a marked improvement."


"I got this medicine because I couldn't take the pill at the same time every day. I've had unprotected sex with my boyfriend, so in that sense it works great! For my period it's different. I stopped taking my pill because for a few weeks before I got the insert, I didn't have my period for months before but not too far behind getting the insert I finally started! But now its been 2-3 weeks and I still haven't stopped. It slowed way down and got lighter and I'd stop for a day or two but then it got heavier after that. Also, my cramps are horrible now and my lower backs been in pain for about 2 weeks now. I'm not sure if these are because of the Nexplanon or because of something else."


"The first week into taking this pill, I got the yeast infection side effect and I've never had one before. It made me way more emotional and sensitive to drama. My boyfriend doesn't even think I'm acting like the same person before I started taking the pill. Not only this but it makes me really hungry even when I feel full, I just crave eating more food. It also caused my acne to get worse within the first week. I stopped taking it after the first week so then I had the worst period in my whole life. I'm 18 and I rarely had any sort of painful cramps and for the past 4 months I've had cramps that are so painful it feels like I'm giving birth and having painful contractions. Taking this pill was the worst mistake I've ever made!"


"After all the horror stories I've heard about colonoscopy preps, I was hesitant to even think about the process. Having said that, PrepOPik was the easiest part of the entire procedure. No gagging on gallons of yuck, no cramping, no nausea ... nothing unpleasant other than the induced diarrhea. I'd recommend this prep in a heartbeat!"


"I had unprotected sex on April 30, one day after my period had ended, and took EllaOne the next morning. I didn't have any side effects at first, except some spotting, but after about 2-3 weeks I experienced medium cramps mainly on the right side of my abdomen (about where the ovary would be I guess) that got more intense after exercising. The cramps lasted for about four days, but I'm still experiencing mild discomfort in my lower tummy from time to time. I freaked out and took a pregnancy test (20 days after having unprotected sex), which came back negative. My period is due in a few days and I'm hoping all is well, since I'm going on a month-long trip in a week..."


"I started  lupron 2 weeks ago for endometriosis.  So far I've had 0 side effects.  And no pain! I'm just starting so we'll see if I change my mind"


"My doctor recommended me to take this birth control pill as I was diagnosed with endometriosis outside of my ovary and had to get a large cyst removed.  So far since I've recently started these hormones I have been  feeling great. I just noticed that it makes me very hungry, but my mood has been excellent. Feeling great can't complain."


"I have severe symptoms and after 4 doses, Imodium AD has NOT worked for me.  Symptoms continue despite treatment with Imodium AD."


"When I first got the nexplanon implant I thought it was a godsend because I didn't have to worry about getting pregnant for 3 years but I soon found out it was not so ideal. Within a few months I started growing cysts (one in my breast, wrist, on my jawline, and one on my ovaries) and gaining an incredible amount of weight. It also made my periods much heavier and unpredictable. I literally had almost ALL of the side effects possible. I ended up getting it out early. It wasn't too terrible to get out other than the numbing shot was somewhat painful (felt like getting stung by multiple bees in the same spot) and it was a rather quick procedure. I would not recommend the implant to anyone!"


"I had my IUD placed 1 year ago to the day, and overall I like it a lot better than taking a pill everyday but I have had some side effects that I believe are from the Mirena. I have gained about 15 lbs since the placement of my IUD. I thought that maybe it was just because I wasn't breastfeeding anymore and everything was just catching up from post delivery but after reading the other reviews I believe its from my IUD. I have also had some problems with acne I NEVER had acne not even as a teenager but I guess those are just a few problems I will deal with as time goes on to prevent pregnancy. Overall I would definitely recommend everyone to at least try it because everyone is different."


"I have had this condition for 3.5 years now and no diagnosis as why it's happening. Epidurals, narcotics, Tramadol, Lyrica don't seem to work for the "painful tingles". Gabapentin helps with that, but my pain is still acute. The numbness over my right rib cage is nearly unbearable. 12 doctors want to ease the pain, but no one wants to find out WHY! Plus, they are not very good at easing the pain. Now they want to put a neural stimulator in me and if it's anything like a TENS machine, all it will do is irritate me. I will not go off the Gabapentin until my diagnosis. The side effect of not being able to remember words really bothers me."


"I've only been on it for one month so my opinion and perspective might be a little skewed. However, I've experienced nothing but wonderful things. I have acneprone skin and I have not had any major breakouts. I have a curbed appetite now. I do sweat more but only when I'm being active. My period is so light, which is a definite plus! I highly recommend at least trying. Everyone's body is different, but it works for me."


"Caused a rash, so discontinued use."


"I'm constipated all the time. (I was eating 40+ grams of fiber a day) - so I am absolutely miserable on this. My blood sugars are lower, but only because I can't eat.  If I eat anything healthy at all, I get sick.

I cannot lay down at night because the heartburn is so bad.  The first thing I do every morning is throw up.  The only time I don't have nausea is if I eat refined flour or sugar - which is not what I want to do.  I constantly have cramps, feel like I have the flu, and overall my quality of life has gotten worse since I started.

I don't know why my doctor won't let me go to mealtime insulin instead of this."


"Cymbalta has made my life almost pain free. I am having hot flashes since I've been on it. Taking it for 1 month."


"My daughter is 5 years old diagnosed with CP when she was 2 and had her first seizure March of 2010. Her neurologist put her on Keppra and for a year she didn't have any seizure. March of this year she had a grand mal seizure and we had to take her twice to the ER. We found out she had RSV and it triggered her seizures. They say it will take 2-3 weeks to clear the virus and the seizure should go away too. Unfortunately for over a month now she is still having seizures almost everyday, sometimes in the morning and at night. We were given Diastat to help with her seizures and also increased the dose of her Keppra, but nothing seems to work anymore."


"Well I got this implant after I have my daughter in October 2014 this implant has been very good but sometimes it makes me nauseated and I get really bad headaches and I get dizzy.  As far as my  period goes I do not get any and if I do it's spots (brown ones) I like this implant so far I've had it almost all whole year it is great! Different people body react to it differently. Sometimes I felt like I was pregnant and it felt like I could feel feet moving inside but it was nothing just weird thing but I would recommend it"


"My doctor has given me about 7 or 8 blood pressure medicines but I would have some bad side effect and the medicines would not work or would bring my blood pressure down too low. Niacin the only blood pressure medicine that has controlled my blood pressure with minimal side effects."


"I absolutely hate this medication. I had cold sweats, extreme cramping, horrible nausea, vomiting, and nearly blacked out. ALL FROM ONE PILL. I'm a 23 year old woman. An over the counter constipation medication shouldn't do this. I would never recommend this medication to anyone. I honestly don't believe it should be on the market, or at least offered over the counter and readily available to the unsuspecting consumer."


"Chronic back pain after a motor cycle accident years ago. A couple of months ago started out on 5 mg then 10 then 15 now 20 mg and its not offering much relief at all. Doctor says it should be helping he doesn't believe its not so stalemate."


"I have been taking this medication for 3 weeks now and have noticed that my moods have stabilized.  I feel like this medication is really working in that respect and helping to make mine and my family's life much better.  So far, this medicine works!"


"I had my first Eligard shot recently. It's difficult to say what side effects I'm having. Because I have spinal stenosis I have had surgery to relieve pressure on the sciatic nerves on each side and I have edema in both legs and feet as well as pain. There are spots on my feet where I have no feeling with the right foot being more affected. I cannot walk around with something on my feet even if it is just slippers because there are also extremely sensitive spots on my feet. I am also diabetic. I get throbbing and stabbing pains occasionally again with the right foot being more involved.

Because I've been on opioids for 15 years I have not produced much testosterone for a long time. I am presently at 75 ng/dl.

Thanks."


"Saved my life after trying various antidepressants with no results. Felt dizzy and nauseaus the first weeks, but noticed improvements in mood within days."


"The product gave me extreme rashes and my face was itchy for the next couple of days. My whole face was extremely swollen, it is possible I am allergic to benzoyl peroxide."


"I have been on cortisteroids for about 10 years due to asthma and allergies, many times bronchitis and pneumonia. Asthma very bad this year and have increased use of Symbicort up to 8 inhalations per day, usually 4, no better so doctor prescribed Singular on Monday and 4 days later feeling somewhat clearer but producing more sputum, itchy and trouble resting very hyper.  I will try to stay on it for another 7 days to see if it settles as per the pharmacist. "


"I was injured at work and out for a few weeks. I still haven't had an MRI so when the doctor prescribed me this drug I was hesitant. I felt results on the first day of treatment. I was mobile again and I thought I was cured. By the end of the pack the pain started to come back. "


"Relpax has changed my life. I used to suffer for 3 days with such painful migranes. I couldn't even leave the bedroom. Any light or sound would cause me to vomit. If I start to get a migrane I take 1 Relpax and I am relieved.  The side effects are minimal, maybe a little light-headed, just like after a glass of wine! I am a nurse and I recommend this medication to anyone who has suffered from migraines."


"I've had really bad acne since I was 12 and now I'm 14. I've been taking it only for a week and its already working. Finally I have no shame in showing off my face in school, well not to much showing off. "


"I have been taking Latuda for about 6 months for bipolar disorder. I was taking just Seroquel but had breakthrough anxiety and depression, so my psychiatrist added Latuda. It definitely has helped with my depression and anxiety. My big issue is I can only tolerate 10mg/day. Anything more than that and I have severe insomnia. Also, having to take it with 350 calories is a pain. I take it at lunch time. 10mg dose does not make me sleepy. I would warn anybody taking this medication to be careful when stopping it. I abruptly stopped it a few weeks ago and sunk into the worst, deepest, most God awful depression of my life. After a week, I started back on the Latuda and 6 days back on it, I'm feeling better."


"I started on 25mg of lamictal and initially it did not do anything for me until I slowly increased the dosage in the past few months. I am now at 150mg and I would say this medication has helped me immensely. I am no longer in a deep depression, I can manage my moods better, and my anxiety.. the chest pressure feeling I would get in my chest all day and every day as well as the obsessive thoughts and worry are extremely decreased. I feel like a normal human being now. From time to time I would get sad, but it is not anywhere close to what it used to be. This drug is amazing. I feel like upping the dosage to 200mg would make this perfect, but we shall wait and see with my psychiatrist this week. :)"


"I experienced decreased physical ability, lost muscle tone and stamina. My sexual desire dropped sharply. I was unable to motivate myself and had no desire to do anything. This drug takes away individual thought and makes you do things without the desire or want to do them."


"I used Xiidra for about 5 weeks. Half the time I only used it once a day.  I experienced the blurry vision which for me lasts about 20 minutes.  I also had the bad taste - bitter is more like it.  That lasts about 10 minutes.
I hoped it would help but I have not experienced any change in my dry eyes.
So, if you are the are helping you in a dramatic way, then you are one of the lucky ones.  It seems to be hit or miss depending on who knows what."


"I've been on Lo loestrin fe for about two months and I have had extreme cyst acne I have bloating on my mid stomach and a  very oily face I am 17."


"I have been on Trileptal for a little over a year. I was taking 1200mg/day. On the flipside, the symptoms of dizziness and double vision I had about an hour after I took the medicine I just dealt with because the medicine worked so great in stabilizing my moods. These two side effects never lessened.  I am Bipolar 1 with one major depressive episode. I also take Welbutrin. I am being taken off the medicine slowly due to acute hyponatremia which hospitalized me for 3 days. I took Tegretol prior to the Trileptal. I loved the Tegretol but wanted to change because there were less potential side effects with the Trileptal which is now very ironic. I will be starting Lamictal when the Trileptal is completely out of my system."


"Was on Cipro for 3 days and in the hospital for 4 days. Even though the doctors at the hospital couldn't properly diagnose my condition I got better with no side effects."


"I began taking Amitiza twice a day in 2007 and like others in this room swore by Zelnorm.  My experience has been great, although it seems I need to stop taking it for a few days every 4 to 6 months to reboot, so to speak, as it begins to diminish effectiveness.  I'm curious if the extra long colon plays into our problems?  I deal with this as well."


"I am taking this with metformin for over a week now. It took a few days to overcome the "sinus headache" effect. Other than that, controlling my sugar is less stressful with this med. added to my regimen of diet and exercise. (I was diagnosed about 3 months ago)."


"I think this has to be the best birth control out of all i have tried (shot, pills etc.) The first time i got it i had mood swings, headaches and the last three months before it needed to get removed i had the heaviest period i have ever had. Then i took a small break from it and got the shot (instantly gained almost 10 pounds), so back to it i went. This time i feel great about it. No weight gain, mood swings, or headaches. When you put something in your body that stops a process your body was made to do, OF COURSE your gonna have side effects. Besides the insertion and removal, everything about this contraception is worth it."


"My girlfriend has been on Lexapro for less than a month and she's already shown a drastic change in her attitude. At 1st she was quite difficult but now she's happy 98% of the time. She no longer talks about suicide and she's actually able to hold on a conversation without shutting down and getting depressed. Thank you Lexapro...you saved our lives!"


"I started amitriptyline about 5 or 6 years ago. It was a miracle drug. But it has stopped working in the last 2 months. I've been in the ER 5 times in 2 months. 2 episodes fell on a day I had wakes to go to, and missed them due to CVS. Has anyone had success with any other medications? I am desperate for a new med before I loose my job!!!!"


"Today is day one of the rest of my life.  That is what I keep telling myself.  I'm a little nauseated and my joints kind of hurt a little.  I'm a lot more tired than I thought I would be but from what I have read that will pass.  I am not sure when I should be taking the medication though.  I will keep everyone posted on my progress and hopefully in a week or so I will be singing the praises of this medication."


"I started out slowly at 25mg. on Topiramate for migraine prevention since I was getting 2-4 a week. The morning after I took my first dose my diet coke tasted flat, and I opened 3 other cans thinking there must be something wrong with the case of soda I bought, refusing to believe that the side effect of making carbonated drinks taste flat could start after just one dose, but it did. Within 72 hours I began having eye pressure and weird eye pain, I was concerned and saw an ophthalmologist, one of the adverse effects of the med. is glaucoma, but everything was fine. When I increased to 50 mg./day I was so THIRSTY all the time. At 150mg. Migraines were decreased, but I was cognitively impaired with hair loss. Lost 8 lbs. after starting 150 mg"


"Just want to drop by and let everyone know that Belviq has made my weight loss easy with no side effects.  Highly recommended.  "


"The worst generic brand. I took Micronor and switched to generic for insurance purposes. Back pain, bleeding never ends..I am getting the Micronor back this norethindrone is not for me."


"I am 52 and I had sleep problems from approximately age 33 until age 45 when I started taking Ambien. Somewhere in there I almost got fired for falling asleep at work several times so I asked my doctor for help and he prescribed Ambien and I couldn't feel happier about it. Most nights I take 5 mg and I sleep well.  Some nights I have to take 10 mg. I have occasional Ambien amnesia but other than that I have had no side affects.  My doctor keeps telling me I need to quit taking it but since he takes it too he keeps writing me scripts. Make sure you don't drink alcohol or take other medicines at the same time and you should be fine. My mom and dad had sleep problems so I know it is hereditary. I love this medicine."


"Chantix is A TRUE LIFE SAVER! I have smoked for 28 years. Always enjoyed smoking, and didn't even think of quitting until my Doctor told me about Chantix. She said 60% of her patients quit smoking with Chantix and that I should give it a try. With my husbands urging, I decided to try it. It started working right from the beginning. The first week you are allowed to smoke while taking the medication. I wasn't enjoying it as much. When my stop date came, I felt ready. I didn't stress, didn't become a raging maniac, and didn't cheat at all! Aside from the 2 minutes of nausea, I truly enjoyed the feeling of being able to fight the urge. The hardest thing for me, was the thought process. Once I said no to that, I was free! Chantix, I love you!"


"I have PAH in the later stages, this medicine has improved my breathing with the other medicines I am taking. My 6 minute walk test improved also. Only problem is the sore throat from coughing after using it."


"living in UK i doubt if the ingredients are changed in zovirax here but I've been getting cold sores (mayby 10-15 a year..) since I was little and have always been using zovirax and now more commonly the compeed patches. The stuff is useless if anything it spreads it around even though I keep immaculate hygene with them, only using cotton but to apply etc. The only thing the cream seems to do is hold it at the stage its at and as soon as the cream is off for more than half a day it erupts again... I can have the cream on for ten days at a time.
NOT CHEAP AND NOT EFFECTIVE. HELP"


"I'm a healthy 33 year old male. I have been taking 200mg of Zoloft for over 10 years for depression and my sex drive and erections have been getting weaker and weaker. I decided to ask my doctor and was prescribed 5mg of Cialis for daily use. I took the pill as soon as I got home. My girlfriend came over 2 hours later and I had one of the best erections since I was a teenager!!! I couldn't believe it!!!! The erection lasted long enough for her to "finish" and then I started going soft. I'm sure it will take a few days before it reaches maximum effectiveness. I am so surprised and the immediate results. I was really losing hope. I experienced minor muscle pain and a slight headache, but I hear these go away after continued use. I'm so happy!"


"Chantix was terrible for me. Made me so nauseous I could not get out of bed. For me it gave me headaches and made me feel "hungover" all day long. Also I could not sleep more than 2 hours a night. Now it did make me not want to smoke but I can't be under those conditions all day everyday. So after 9 days I'm stopping."


"I started on 5mg and it worked for about a week I am now on 30mg and although I daren't stop using them I feel that they don't work as they should with these I am also on high dosage of pregabalin, duloxotine, co-codamol, my condition is getting worse and my patches don't help as they burn my skin :-("


"I'm a 27 year old male who uses Fentanyl for chronic pain, and as a result, my testosterone dropped to 178.  Aside from the obvious sexual dysfunctions from having low testosterone, I was constantly BURNING UP hot all the time, even with the AC down to 64 degrees!  These hot flashes stopped within a week of me starting treatment, and my sexual functions improved dramatically.  After a month my testosterone was 544, better, but still not where I'd like it, so I'm going to ask for the 7.5mg dose.  I also have type 1 diabetes with insulin resistance, and the Androgel definitely helped the insulin resistance.

This medicine looks and smells just like hand sanitizer and is very easy to use.  The fumes can be pretty strong, but I got used to it."


"I have been taking 4mg once in morning for last 8 or 9 years without any problems. Weight is staying stable within 5 lbs  /- for the last 8 or 9 years. "


"Severe constipation"


"Have been taking Lamictal for 4 years (400mg). I had severe mania for 3 years before that. Went through 13 different medicines. They all seemed to make things worse and became very destructive with not only my life but I also became dangerous to others. If it were not for Lamictal I would most surely be dead. I sometimes still go through the depression and have added antidepressants but too many side effects. I have insomnia so I also take Ambien CR and Xanax. It's not a healthy combination but it all works for the most part. I'm sad for those of you that had to stop taking Lamictal for some reason or another. It's a great thing not to be sick anymore."


"I am currently on my first pack of Ortho Tri-Cyclen and am not sure whether this is the pill I will stay with or not. I definitely noticed a big change in my irritability while taking this, and my mom even confirmed that my personality has been affected. I have also been worried that it has made me gain a little weight, or just made it harder for me to lose weight this month. I started taking levothyroxine at the same time, and really should be losing weight. Also, I have noticed a change for the worse in my hair and my nails- so...that seems like a lot of side effects. I was staying on the Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo because I have been reading that it takes up to 3 months for the side effects to go away."


"I've always been an anxious person who stays in a state of mania and the drops into depression. This medication is basically a miracle. It works immediately and I've been taking it for 3 months now with virtually no side effects. I don't have racing thoughts any more and my heart doesn't race a mile a minute. I have reacted to stressful situations a lot more rationally and calmly than I ever have in my life. I am also just starting to take Lamicatal. I believe the combinations is really effective. I also sleep so well and don't feel groggy in the morning! Really give it a shot."


"My Dr prescribed 25MG tablets of meclizine a couple of years ago. I take it on an "as needed" basis and it has taken care of the times I have symptoms of lightheadedness or dizziness, maybe once or twice a month. I have had no side effects and sleep well with or without the tablet and can drive with no problem."


Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome

"Well if you want to be totally awake, 200mg is the way to go. Doctor started me on 100mg twice a day then moved me to 200mg twice today. Definitely awake now. Sometimes I feel like I should be asleep but just can't. I'll probably go back to 100mg twice a day. At least now, I don't fall asleep anytime I stop moving for 5 minutes."


"Severe infection of tooth roots over a holiday weekend sent me to ER. Extreme pain prevented sleeping. ER prescribed Tramadol, which was completely usless. Dentist following Monday morning prescribed the acetaminophen/codeine with penicillin,  also ibuprofen for in between pain. So far it's been good enough to allow me to sleep some. Unfortunately because of he idiots on the streets stealing and selling/abusing Vicodin and other stronger opiates the Dr's are extremely conservative now when prescribing pain meds."


"Left knee arthroscopic clean up. Still bad. Steroid injection relief for couple months. Another injection with fluid removed and same. Can walk on even ground with little to no pain. Can not go up stairs still so try Euflexxa. After first of 3 shots I am in pain walking on even ground now. Worse. Back does not hurt, just knee on standing or walking. Don't know what surgeon will do about this. This knee looked salvageable so no replacement offered yet. Ironically, the other knee is totally bone on bone but has no pain. Was hoping to get thru summer without big surgery."


"When I first had the implanon inserted it was not painful at all and very quick. The months following insertion, I received my period for about 6 months straight! It was horrible and had an effect on my relationship at the time. Finally, my period subsided and I didn't have any bleeding or signs of a period for about 6 months. During this time it was amazing! Then, my period started again... It started in December and it is now April. It wasn't a light period either. It was extreme to where I couldn't go an hour without changing a tampon and I couldn't sleep an entire night without having problems. Tomorrow I am having it removed and having the mirena iud inserted. I am hoping for a better experience!"


"I just starting to take Aleve, I take one every morning. So far no bad side effects. It sure has improve my joint pain and stiffness."


"I've been on TRT for 10 years, was managed well initially with injections, saw a new MD who switched me to testopel.  I have not had a great response, I am on maximal dosage   2 compounded pellets added.  The levels of Free T I achieve are only good for about a month to month and a half post  implant.  It has been a year since starting them, I do not like them and will request to return to injections.  This is just my experience, I understand it works well for many others.  My T levels total when diagnosed was 54 ng/dl.  I have crashed multiple times going below 90 twice."


"Took it 2 times and it gave me chest pain, nervousness and could not sleep.  Stopped taking it."