"I had terrible sleep waking many times an hour. Doctor prescribed Ambien and it helped but I sleept only about 3 hours. He changed to lunesta which had longer half life and sleept about 5 hours give or take. No real side effects that I could tell. I started taking ionized magnesium powder from whole foods in water for general health reasons and found that I did not need lunesta any longer. I sleep soundly for 8 hours or more if schedule permits. I suggest that if you try magnesium start with a smaller amount that recommended and add benefiber because magnesium tends to loosen the bowel somewhat. Magnesium is great for overall nerves health and I have not needed sleep aid since starting. Whole Foods has 365 brand or try Calm."


"I've had terrible bumps and sores on my face for years and was just diagnosed with rosacea. I was given Finacea and minocycline. I was told to use it 2X a day and after the 2nd day I saw some improvement but my the 6th day my face was started to look burned. By the 10th day the bumps were horrible and my face and neck seemed severely burned. My skins was dry and cracked, swollen in spots and very wrinkly looking. The doctor said to stop it, let it completely heal then start again using it once every 3 days and build back up. It's been two weeks off the cream. My face peeled like it was burned but is getting better. Neck is still bad. Saying all this I'll still try again. Just be very careful if you know you have sensitive skin."


"Contains polysorbate 80 can cross the blood brain barrier. Google it. It's potentially dangerous stuff."


"Hello I have been on klonoin 0.50 and an antidepressant  for 17 years it saved me from my panic attacks. A year ago I lost my husband tragicially he was only 38 and recently the antidepressants stopped working and I have just upped the klonopin to 1.5 mg to stop the attacks.  I have tried 4 different antidepressants and they have done nothing but give me horrible side effects.  Although klonopin is addicting it also has given me my life and help me get through the roughest time of my life."


"My 9 year old  Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) son has had aggressive outbursts since he was in preschool and it was unpredictable. We started him on Abilify and immediately saw his whole demeanor relax.  No weight gain and no problems with blood work so far at 5mg. He is less anxious, not aggressive and more communicative. The medication has changed our lives."


"My daughter is16. She started getting migraines around age 12. At first they were every 3 months for a year then once a month and this last year at age 15 they became two or three times a week! We tried Imitrex nose spray and once the urgent care gave her Fioricet. Nothing worked. She had severe aura, loss of vision then the headache followed by vomiting. Also once she was given Topamax which had too many bad side effects. She will be going to Germany for one year as a foreign exchange student and I was going to have to cancel that if we couldn't find a way to get this under control. I took her to a children's neurologist and she gave her Amitriptyline. It has been an absolute miracle for us!! No side effects & NO more migraines!"


"I have been taking Neurontin at 1800-2100 mg/day after a nightmare trial on Seroquel. It felt like I was jettisoned up out of a deep, dark hole. Everyone comments on how I am myself again, and I agree. It also helps with nerve pain, sleep, and definitely stabilized my moods. I have only gained 3 pounds, and I attribute that more to the fact I am eating again at all (don't eat when cycling). This medicine is easily metabolized and has few drug interactions. I am grateful that my doctor recommended it, as well as the Cleveland Clinic. It has been around since 1998, so I think we are good to go."


"I have had the Mirena only for a month however so far so good. The insertions was not as painful as I expected maybe because my OB inserted it while on my period. He stated for easy insertion. Afterwards little cramping but nothing major. The only downfall is its only been a month and I have been bleeding often. First week no spotting but second week spotting then third week spotting but little more. I don't think its my period just yet as its a week before but I hate the in between bleeding."


"I LOVE this medicine, I was having real bad anxiety and panic attacks,I didn't want a "benzo" so my doc prescribed me Pregabalin & it is great. I also have epilepsy so it helps with that.

Give it time to work, about a week and work your way up if needed, hopefully it'll be your godsend like it is mine."


"I really like Unisom SleepGels. I work at night, so sometimes I have difficulty sleeping mornings. They help me get the sleep I need, with no grogginess. And I only take them when I'm too hyped up to go to sleep, but I need to sleep. "


"I was given this to treat my depression. This actually launched me into a full-blown manic state and this is how they found out I was bi-polar. Just be careful and make sure you have the right diagnosis from your doctor."


"Naproxen is working fine for me, no visible side effects. I damaged my right wrist 15 years ago cutting nerves (veins and major artery). Most of my pain is through nerve damage. Naproxen relives pain, sort of takes the edge off."


"I am currently on my second pack of this pill. I switched because my doctor did not think i was on a high enough dose. Since I have started on this, I am spotting constantly and my acne has flared up. Almost everyday i have massive headaches where I just have to go in my room and sit in the dark. I am spotting constantly. My periods have gotten heavier and last the same amount of days as before. It does it's job of preventing pregnancy though."


"I have been on 3 different birth control pills. I started with Tri-Cyclen Lo which didn't work because I had breakthrough bleeding. Same thing happened with the Tri-Cyclen. I've been using Apri for six months now and at first it was good but now I have a really heavy periods and breakthrough bleeding. I want to switch to a different birth control but I don't know what would be the best choice."


"I've suffered Clusters for 30 years and have tried most meds, this is the first that has worked without massive doses of Prednisone , Indomethacin and O2."


"Just started last week. So far I love it. I have been going for colonics every 10 days just to empty because I could no longer do it myself. My doctor even suggested removing my large intestine due to nerve damage and lack of motility. I am so glad I tried this drug first. I take it at bedtime and I do get up a few hours later and have watery stools but I will take that over getting up all night and pushing myself inside out with no results. A lot of people writing about how it interferes with their mornings so maybe they should take it at a different time and that may help. I never knew that so many people had the same exact problems with constipation like me. Thank you to everybody who took time to post. I don't feel so alone now."


"I'm 42 years old. I'm diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I've been stuggling with this for 20 years, right after I had my son. I was recently diagnosed with PCOS. I went to the doctor because I had constant bleeding, spotting, cramps, etc. The Gyn made some tests and I got polyps on my upper side of the uterus. I went for a surgery, and got them out. To reduce the bleeding, the Dr prescribed Provera. Took the pill as told, got my period after 7 day. First days were fine, but the last 5 of them were heavy, with clots...It was horrible, but it helped me to stop the abnormal bleeding. Before the treatment, I was very depressed, just by not been able to leave the house without a pad,was stressful. Now, I can have my life back!"


"It worked for only 1 and 1/2 days, then my muscles began to ache, and I needed to change it. "


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"I had been on clonazepam 1mg twice a day, my new doctor doesn't like this medication and decided to switch me to 100mg Lamotrigine. I still have anxiety and horrible night sweats. I mean I SOAK the bed every night (not hormones, they checked my level a week ago because I had to have my uterus and cervix removed 3 years ago, but still have my ovaries). This is the only change in medication and the sweats are unbearable for myself and my husband. Going back to demand my old medicines back. I am glad this works for most. I don't see this listed as a side effect for anyone else, so I am confused."


"Hair loss, extreme fatigue, weight gain, hands trembling and sometimes ringing in ears."


"I recently had a neck injury which caused the nerve to the left arm to be damaged.  I used 300mg Lyrica and 50mg of amitriptyline, at first, and then increased to 100mg at night, to help with the pain and allow me to get to sleep.  I went off the Lyrica after 4 months but have chosen to stay on the amitriptyline.  The bonus that I experienced with using amitriptyline was that for the first time in over 20yrs I was able to get more than 4 hours of sleep per night.  This has changed my life dramatically as I have energy that I haven't experienced in many years and I wake up fully rested and ready to meet the day."


"I was on the birth control pills since 2014. Recently, I switched birth control methods on August 8th, 2016 because I was going off to college. When I first got it, I had my period (in August), then I had no period in September, and October through now I have been on my period non-stop with cramping occasionally. That's the worst part... The only part I like is the weight gain because I can actually fit my clothes now.. 6 months will be in February and my doctor says my monthly bleeding will stop.. Hopefully it does because this sucks, really!"


"Many times people only write reviews when a medication doesn't work.  Therefore, people doing research on side effects become terrified.  I have used Cipro several times, always worked great for me and never gave me any side effects.  I only used it when I was sick and never longer than 10 days, but it is an anti-biotic I trust.  Medications work different on everyone."


"Currently on 8th day of 25mg Zoloft. Experiencing Insomina and increased anxiety."


"Suffering from joint pain due to cancer has been a debilitating existence.  When my doctor prescribed the Methadone while I was on a morphine pump getting 350Mg of morphine a day just to function, I was hoping and praying for a miracle.  I found it.  At 15 - 20 MG of methadone a day I can function and in the morning I can actually hold a piece of paper without screaming.  The stigma that has also come with the Methadone is not welcomed but I try to educate those that are naive rather than becoming angry or ashamed.  I will ask them to read on this medicine and after they have a different point of view and I can receive the treatment without the methadone being the focus of their attention."


"I'll be 100% real. Zubsolv is terrible. They claim that Zubs and subs are the same strength, however not true. When coming off/withdrawing SWIM can usually take a half to 3/4 8mg strip of subs (possibly a full strip if SWIM relapse is bad enough) and then they will feel fine. However they recently tried ZUBSOLV with the directions of only needing to take one ever so and so hours. After waiting the correct amount of time SWIM took the Zubsolv as instructed and soon after the withdraws came. After waiting an hour and a half the withdrawals had emerged with full on sweats, vomiting, etcetera so they took a second one and after about another hour the vomiting had stopped yet cold sweats and shaking were still present it wasn't until after a 3rd Zub was taking that my friend was even able to take a deep breath and finally sit up straight and not have to be in the restroom. And yet still had sleepless nights, finally went back to subs and after a half of one had no complaints. So if your thinking about switching don't. The taste may be better but wow who cares what it tastes like, it's about being able to function without withdrawals and without cravings. So all in all don't waste your time, your health, your money, and your sanity on ZUBSOLV."


"I'm 18 years old, I've been on this birth control (aka bc) since I was 13. I was diagnosed with severe chronic migraines because of my period well one way to stop it was taking this bc, and not getting pregnant. Anyways, it stopped my migraines and headaches I didn't have cramps much anymore, I use to wear night pads during the day because of how heavy my flow was and now I get my period maybe every 3 months and its only for a couple of days. I haven't experienced any weight gain or hair loss! I love it! But it is different for everyone like when I first got it, I had my period not kidding you, 5 months straight, IT WAS HELL! but after that 5 months I didn't have a period for over a year! It really works"


"It took a good couple of months for me to start seeing noticeable results. When I first started using it my skin was so red and started peeling and flaking off it also made me break out so much. Make sure to use plenty of moisturiser and hydrating products (I use dermalogica skin soothing hydrating lotion, would recommend it as it helps a lot with the dryness but doesn't leave your skin with a greasy feel) After about a month the redness and peeling stopped. It's taken a little less than a year for my skin to get to where it is now, it is so clear and has very minimal redness, it's also helped with the scarring. You have to have a lot of patience when using this product but its 100% worth it in the end."


"My 7yo son has had ADHD since he was a toddler.  He started taking ADHD meds at the age of 3-- three months before turning 4.  He was already threatened to be taken out of preschool for his behavior.  He's always had an I don't care attitude, very destructive unintentionally, couldn't even sit down to watch any TV show longer than 5 minutes.  We had the hardest time finding a punishment that he actually feared until a therapist gave us 1-2-3 magic to watch--it worked!  We started him on Vyvanse, but he had 6 side effects from it. He got switched to Focalin as he grew he's now switched to Focalin XR and now up to 40mg in the morning and at lunch 5mg to get him through the day.  We love it, but it doesn't last long."


"Compared to ritalin, which I was taking before this drug, this produced a much more alert and natural awake feeling. Unfortunately for me it also made me practically psychotic and in a moment of thoughtfulness I thought this must be how people feel when they talk about "snapping". I could not control my emotions. I went back to my doctor and promptly switched off the medication. Too bad the side effects were over the top as the alertness was amazing. I took the drug for less than two weeks."


"I can fall asleep but never stay asleep, and although with Ambien I still woke up 4 times I went right back to sleep, no laying there looking at the walls, for hours, with thoughts."


"I am 30.  I have narcolepsy, fibromyalgia and severe rheumatoid arthritis that is also in my organs. I take 20mg every 4 hours up to 4 times a day.  It takes 30min to kick in, and wears off in 2 hours.  Without it, I felt like I had to curl up on ground wherever I was at or I wouldn't "make it."  With the medicine, I feel totally exhausted, but it takes the edge off the urgency to lay down.  I have been on it for 2 1/2 years.  Docs wan't me off it (since it's a stimulant) and wants me on Nuvigil.  I took one pill 150mg with Ritalin, seemed to help but it's been one day (tapering off Ritalin).  Ued to fall asleep driving every day working full time.  Now  work part time and take methylphenidate and don't fall asleep driving (that I know of)."


"I have been taking Adderall for now 5 months. This medication has completely changed my life. It is one of the most effective smart drugs out there. Adderall Improves concentration and ability to focus on your work. I suffer from Narcolepsy. I take 30mg adderall after a weak. It works very well. I have personal experience with the Adderall is absolutely great for me!"


"I am 38, female, in a committed relationship again after divorce and bipolar type 1.  Been on the generic of this drug (25mg) for 4 days. Not on any other meds. My therapeutic dose is 75mg, so I'm not quite there yet.  It may be too soon to give a review, but it's important to note that I experienced immediate relief within 24 hours. But the real reason I am reviewing it today--day 4--I feel like my "old self" and not the bright shiny new self I experienced for 3 days straight.  I also want to note that I feel like I go through withdrawal about 2-3 hours before I need to take my next pill (before bed) & get extremely moody. I am still optimistic, however.  I plan on giving another review in a few weeks."


"I had horrible acne all over my cheeks. After about 3 months being on Yaz, Adoxa and using Epiduo gel my acne is completely gone. I might get a small pimple every once in a while but it's hardly noticeable. I have tried everything possible to get rid of acne but this is the only thing that actually works."


"Where has this been all my life?  My cycles were really heavy.  I would use an ultra tampon and have an overnight pad on as well.  I would go to the bathroom every hour.  Now I can go every 3-4 hours.  I don't have to worry about getting up in the middle of the night changing pads.  Now I can move on with life and don't have to worry about going somewhere on cycle days."


"Was on for 3 weeks. Went from having anxiety and panic attacks to having severe depression and suicidal thoughts."


"This is a god send. I was reluctant to pay the $400 since my insurance only covered the pills and not the ointment, but I'm really glad I did. My sore was looking very sinister and just kept growing until I put acyclovir cream on it. It dried up over night and is basically a scab now. It would normally take my sores weeks to go away completely, but from the looks of it now I think this will be gone in a few days. Totally worth the price for me because my work is very much dependant on my face. I was worried I wouldn't be able to work for a few weeks, but looks like I'll be back by Monday. (it's Thursday morning now. Sore started on Tuesday afternoon and I put the ointment on Wednesday morning)."


"I am 47 and a smoker. I have never experienced erectile dysfunction in the past, but the last 2 years, after many stressful events and psychological downturns, my erections are fluctuating, which is beyond my personal control. Feeling anxious whether I would perform properly or not, worsened my condition and I started using a 20mg pill in four pieces (5mg). By now, I have used it only twice and the results were beyond my expectations. No side effects at all and my erection brought memories of my early 20s back. Impressing is as well is its duration, about 3 to 4 days."


"I have been using xiidra for about two weeks and am very happy so far. I previously used restasis and am definitely having better results with xiidra. I was advised to put pressure on the inside corner of my eye for about 20 seconds after application to eliminate any aftertaste which works for me. I do experience burning but it subsides within minutes. My eyes are less red and more hydrated. I agree with other reviewers the plastic applicator is stiff but I manage to get the first drop out easily and the second one after giving the applicator a good shake (once pointing tip down) to move the remaining drops to the tip so it can come out easily.  My only complaint now is the exorbitant cost! Thankfully my first month was free."


"Had bad side effects when I started taking this drug. The side effects went away after a week, but this drug did nothing for my anxiety. In fact a few days after my doctor switched me to this med my anxiety was worse than it ever was, I felt as if I was going to crawl out of my skin. Doctor switched me back to Lexapro and I seem to be doing better."


"I have been taking this medicine for 5 months and my MRI showed that the SEGAs that I have in my brain were smaller than 6 months previous."


"I have severe anxiety and moderate depression.  I have been taking Sertraline for about 2 weeks.  First week I took 25 mg and noticed a lot of side effects.  2nd week I moved up to 50 mg and have noticed barely any side effects which I found odd.  Worst side effect is being so energetic at night and sleepy and tired throughout the day and constipation.  It has given me the ability to control my emotions and seems to make me happier and feel stronger to fight my anxiety and negative thoughts.  One thing that I am really scared about is weight gain although I feel like it has decreased my appetite I feel like it has caused weight gain because my weight has increased 3 pounds since I started it two weeks ago."


"Have suffered with Fibro & arthritis for years. Nothing has helped, including Lyrica, Cymbalta, Celebrex, Nambutome. I was prescribed Tylenol3 in late Sept.  Its now December & just one Tylenol 3 a day has helped remarkably, & eliminates Nambutome 2x day plus Xanax to help me sleep. Finally, something that helps & my PA is mortified to continue prescribing!!!"


"Doesn't taste too bad for having to drink it.  It is effective.  Doesn't seem to have to have any  negative effects on me. and works quickly especially compared to other pain meds."


"I took the only melatonin in my house at the time which was 5mg. Since school had started I found it really hard to go to bed before 10 and I would just lay in bed waiting. I took this and it really helped me fall asleep but I've been REALLY sleepy ever since. I took it 2 nights ago and I'm still sleepy and its really annoying. I think 5 mg is way too much. I'll only ever take small doses"


"I had a spider bite, 2 red circular spots on my leg (very itchy). Went away in about 4 days after medicine."


"I started using this two weeks ago and my skin is the clearest I've ever seen it. I have bad combination skin and I just put a thin layer on my problem areas before I went to bed. the only thing bad with it is that it does get flaky, but moisturizer clears it up"


"I had nexplanon put in 9 months ago. I forget I have it and I forget women have periods. I don't remember how annoying it is to get it. Not a drop of blood in 9 months and no pregnancy. No negative side effects at all. I love it!"


"For me with Chronic Cluster Migraines the Dihydroergotamine injections eliminates the migraine within 30 minutes and is best. I also use cold neck pack, keep in the freezer, and Oxygen, I have an oxygen generator set at 6 ml. I used to use Migranal, similar side. Migranal is not covered by Medicare/AARP United Healthcare ($500 retail each),but DHE45 is. Preferred plan appears to have best benefits but still expensive. Instead of 1 ml dose, I cut back to .35 ml and get 3 shots from each ampule, still works great for me. I fill 3 needles and keep available. DHE not available due to manuf shortage (Valient) until Jan, 2017 and they are only supplier. Waiting 2 months will be difficult so I have to ration."


"I've been on the pill for a solid 4 months now and have had overall no bad experiences. It has taken my body a bit to get used to it but I haven't experienced mood swings, nausea, or headaches. It has helped me to regulate my period, even lighten my flow. I normally have really terrible and painful periods but after the 3rd month my cramps became more bearable. I have moderate acne and its caused my skin to become a little red but its starting to go away now.

I'd say the only con is my period lasts about 6-7 days.... Maybe that will change later on. I haven't experienced weight gain but I hope I do. But overall I suggest it to women who have had bad experiences with high dosage birth control pill. I went from YAZ to this and feel better."


"My experience has been great so far. I have been taking this pill over 8 years now. I did experience weight gain which was a good thing. I do experience bloating before and during my period, my period tends to last for 3-4 days. I have missed a couple here and there and have not gotten pregnant thank God. I recommend this pill to anyone who is searching for a pill to try."


"So today I bought the 7 day Monistat, I inserted the cream about an hour ago and it does not feel too bad. The first couple of minutes were irritating but after a while the burning subsided. It's just like you putting alcohol in a cut and it burning for a few minutes, then it goes away. This is only day 1 for me and I feel the burning going away already , I will do a follow up tomorrow for my Day 2."


"I decided, reluctantly, to try Chantix.
I am 44 years young. I started smoking when I was 12 years young. January 21, 2011 was the day I last smoked a cigarette. I was very skeptical.
I thought I would literally die smoking.
It is so much easier to breathe. I don't smell like smoke anymore.
Towards the end of my medicine supply, I became a little scattered. I felt like I couldn't concentrate on my college papers. I stopped taking the pills with only 2 left.
I know one shouldn't boast or brag about his or her accomplishments, but this is one accomplishment I am proud of myself for. I added another 10 years to my life. I still have a very, very slight urge once in a while, but my willpower is stronger. Thanks Chantix!"


"Getting this thing put in was one of the worst pains I've ever felt. I first tried mirena, but turns out my cervix is "kinked like a hose" and so it consequently would not fit, but I still got the terrible cramps and all that. Tried skyla next after taking medicine to dilate my cervix (the same one they commonly give women when going into labor) and after some trouble it went in. 7 months later, I still get terrible cramps like when I got it inserted, sometimes  it is induced by sex and it hurts like anything. It sure is great not having to remember to take pills every day though!"


"I have been diagnosed with ADHD and since then my life have been a total wreck. I didn't get any work done in school or focused on anything also forgetting a lot of things frequently.  I went to my psychiatrist and she prescribed me Vyvanse 30mg. The first day I took it I felt AWESOME I focused more and I was very talkative which is normal for me, anyways no change there. But since I'm 5'9 and 230lbs I need the weight loss so that's good for me. Right now I double dosed because I want this to last longer not until 12p.m."


"I got this drug post surgery twice and it had little to effect on my pain. Unfortunately I had forgotten to mention before the second surgery that it failed to work the first time around. Both times I awoke from surgery in tears and severe pain. Only after convincing them I was awake enough for them to take out the tube in my throat, aka using all my strength and energy to hit the side of the bed and staring straight into the eyes of anyone who came near me, was I able to request a different medication for my pain. Immediately upon switching my pain decreased. May be unique to me as I've also heard very good things from others."


"Works for pain, but also antibacterial! AND a gentle spray!
I absolutely love this product because I didn't get ANY reactions (like I did from all the others), I HEALED faster, and it DOES take away itching and pain like a charm.

The other products didn't work NEARLY as well. I was disappointed that my local drug stores don't carry it, so I had to look it up and purchase online.

I can't believe stores don't carry it. It's phenomenal product as far as I'm concerned, and since I'm so sensitive, my friends and family use me as a barometer. They love this stuff, too."


"This pill is perfect! I've been on it for about a year now, and I have to say it's done me well. I never had really bad PMS or cramping, but because of Portia, my periods are incredibly light and virtually cramp-free. My breasts got bigger, and I did gain a LOT of water weight and I was bloated for the first month or so, but once I adjusted it went back to normal, and I feel very healthy on this pill. No mood changes because it's a lower hormone dosage than most pills, and my period is very normal. Love Portia!"


"I did not notice a change while taking this med. I still took it for 2 years even though it was not effective. The reason I continued this med was because everything me and my Dr tried to get me off the med, it did not work. Finally after 2 years. I was able to stop taking it by starting prozac the next day of my last dose of cymbalta. I took the prozac for 10 days with no side effects and then I stopped the prozac. I am finally free of that prison."


"I've tried everything and I mean, EVERYTHING. I have severe OIC and have discovered that I need "hydrating" laxatives. This is the best one I've tried that is reliable and predictable. I take it with lots of water. That's really important otherwise I will cramp and get nauseous. I also take it at night and in the morning after I'm up and moving around for about an hour I will "go". Sometimes in a severe bout of OIC, I may need the larger dose of 4TBL. Just remember... Lots of water with this. Good luck!"


"It has helped with inflammation and pain to a degree, but not enough to negate some of the side effects. Diarrhea, to being "very regular" was tolerable, but the pneumonia was not. Have been experiencing otitis media for almost 3 weeks, and the onset anxiety has been keeping me awake/waking me up several times a night. To be fair, I do not tolerate meds very well at all (maybe being a redhead/drug interaction issue), so hopefully a different result for others. Not sure if I truly want to stop or not as it did help with the pain initially, and possibly more if I stay on it."


"I have taken 4 doses of Celexa thus far.  I noticed changes about 24 hours in.  Prior to starting I was very out of it, sad, withdrawn, had urges to hurt myself, no appetite, nausea/vomiting, anxiety, etc.  I saw my doctor for my worsening depression and she added Celexa to my other meds (Wellbutrin, Lamictal, Geodon).  I had been on that combination and the same dosages since May 2014.  My boss noticed major negative changes since May.  Today I am a little dizzy and nauseous, but otherwise, feeling much better, which is weird.  I am not used to this feeling.  I was worried this was too drastic of a change because it had been only 24 hours, but after reading other reviews, I am optimistic."


"I suffer from fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis and surgically induced menopause. I am 40 years old. I have tried all medicines like Cymbalta, etc. but none really helped. My main issue has been a lack of deep restorative healing sleep as it exacerbates the fibromyalgia pain and inability to exercise. My Rhematologist has given me Lyrica to try and I have to say so far so good. I have only taken 3 doses and already I am getting a better quality sleep. So much so that my husband has noticed my improved overall state of mind. I am a little cloudy the next day but I am hoping this will ease over time. Worth the cost of a cup of coffee a day if it helps!"


"Hypercare did not work for me that well and caused my skin to form a rash and cause it to hurt very bad"


"First time writing on here. Been on Effexor (instant release tablets) over 4 years. Average dose I hovered around was 400mg/day. At first I liked how it made me WANT to get out of bed in the morning, upped energy levels, & didn't turn me into a Zombie. After a few months of this, I started getting a 2-3 hour block in the day when I'd have indirect immobilizing anxiety. Thus my DOC threw Wellbutrin at me which did tone that down, for awhile. Then very slowly and without me attributing the following behaviors to the Effexor, I started to: take the first half of the day to 'get going', get dizzy 80% of the time & always out of breath, binge drink for a few month-long chunks on end, not sleep, lose weight, become rather apathetic over more & more."


"I've been on every anti-depressant, preventative migraine drug, and odd and sundry 'experiments' for fibromyaligia in many years. As a long time insomniac, I tried Trazodone. The dose necessary for sleep is too much for me. I feel groggy and drop off to sleep the next day. However, if I take half of a dose with an anti-anxiety medicine, I'll sleep.
The truly wonderful discovery is that for the first time, I rarely have the really bad and impossible to exorcise migraines I've had since childhood, now that I'm taking the modest dose of Trazodone! Often, they can be knocked out with a prescription painkiller, and only rarely do I need to resort to the Imitrex 'family' to rid myself of them! My doctor is surprised, but it's surely worth a try!"


"This is my fourth colonoscopy. In December I used a Prepopik Kit because I was given Suprep the time before and the taste was utterly disgusting to me. I told the doctor to give me something different because I didn't think I could take another round with Suprep again.  The person who said it tastes like Robitussin got it right on the money. Unfortunately for me, while the Prepopik tastes 100% better, it did not get me cleared out, and I'm now repeating the colonoscopy from December. The Suprep does the cleaning out job effectively. Just that taste....ughhhhh! I'm going to use the ginger ale suggestion and see if it helps."


"These glowing reviews are comical to me.  I have had anxiety most of my life, not all the time, but it has come and gone since I was a little girl.  At the urging of family members who have been on one happy pill or another trying to be happy (with no success I might add), I went to my MD and he gave me Lexapro. I took it for about 6 days, and on the 7th day. I was taken off by ambulance with a 3 day panic attack that I could do nothing about.  It scared by husband so bad, he was beside himself.  My blood pressure was extremely high, heart palpitations, a feeling of hypothermia, ice cold all over, could not urinate, etc.  Once in the hospital, the doctor had to give me a downer to counteract the Lexapro (an upper). "


"IT WORKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please do not stress yourself out about it...yes I know it's easier said than done but trust me if you take it like your supposed to, your cycle will come!! Mines was 4days late..I took multiple pregnancy test in which all of them was negative!! Good luck everybody!"


"I am 18 now and I have been taking this pill for 2 years now. Since I started taking it my periods, which were already normal to begin with, have significantly decreased. Now my periods last from 2 days to sometimes not at all. It's scary but reading some other reviews I find that this is common. I never had nausea, but I did have some increase in acne. This is still a good pill but I wish I would have a DEFINITE period each month."


"I was put on this medicine after I had an Endoscopy done for nausea and vomiting, and found out I had severe Esophagitis.  After being on the medicine for about two months the doctor now has me taking two tablets a day, because the nausea would come back full force at night and I would not be able to sleep.  It seems to work but I am worried about the side effects."


"I tried everything. EVERYTHING. Finally, something that works for me, but it took a few days to kick in--probably because I was so constipated. After that, I've have a great experience. Regular for the first time in over 40 years! I would give this a 10 except it does give me a tiny bit of nausea, especially in the morning. It is pretty minor compared to the pain and bloating of chronic constipation. No bloating! The major drawback is the cost and the fact that insurance is so picky about covering it...and will only do so for a limited amount of time. "


"Wow! I am now a stud but I will be a broke stud very soon... works great! Never had hards so strong so frerquent that even lasted longer than ever before, but $101.00 for (3) 20 mg pills.....you better be rich if you want to be a stud!"


"I had UTI two years ago,  I had prescribed myself Cipro. It was very painful UTI. I felt better within less than 24 hours. CIPRO  is amazing antibiotic for UTI. I never had any side effects. Reading others experience is  scary. I am currently on cipro again since yesterday because I have UTI again. 500 mg every 12 hours. I had 3 pills so far. No noticeable side effects. If don't feel improvement yet. I hope my UTI clear up completely by end of the treatment course  (5 days)."


"I've just completed my first pack and for me so far so good.  There's always so may negatives that I thought I'd do a positive... I was on the Mirena for 9 months - the worst (for me). I essentially bled/spotted for those 9 months, gained weight & had severe back acne, I'm surprised I held out that long. Had Mirena removed, along w/ a polyp and b/c of high BP, I'm on lolo.  No nausea, headaches, bloating, mood swings at all. Only "issue" is some minor spotting for about 9 days.  I'm pretty sure this is b/c I didn't know when my actual cycle was with Mirena so I just started lolo the day after my polyp removal.  I'm guessing my body is just trying to figure itself out.  I'm hopeful the spotting will stop and I'll be back to "normal" soon!"


"breakthrough afib events

At first had few side effects, after taking med for 3 mo, physical side effects are occurring.  eg physical feeling of weakness, shaky feeling in arms, little more clumsy and less strong legs; tire more eassily with increased cognitive changes eg difficutly retrieving information, names etc"


"I have jerky events that have not technically been epilepsy, but it runs throughout my mom's side of the family and I have just started keppra at 2000mg a day. I have been on topamax for a couple years now and my doc added keppra in conjunction with 300mg topamax a day, since only 400mg of topamax a day was not working and the side effects of memory loss and painful pins/needles were too awful to deal with. Keppra so far has only made me feel a zonked and not too hungry, but my memory is coming back which I am happy about. I also have not had event. I am sure the zombieness will wear off with some time."


"I suffered a bad panic attack my senior year of college and that experience seemed to open the floodgates of anxiety that I had been keeping dormant most of my life. It was tough for me to get out of the house, go to the gym, see friends and family for months. I finally broke down to my mom and she suggested seeing a therapist. At first I was hesitant to take any meds but I finally gave in and started 10mg of generic Lexapro. Worked wonders and felt fantastic. I stopped taking it a year or so later thinking that I was "cured". Let me tell you, that was a mistake. My GAD has come back with a vengeance. Started up on the 10 mg lexapro about 10 days ago and I almost feel worse. Maybe it's just taking its time now but I'm hopeful it will be ok."


"I would always get painful, under the skin acne around my time of the month. Two or three would be on my face and lost for weeks. When I first went on doxycycline, my skin actually got worse at first. However after the 1st month my skin has never looked better. Your skin will get worse at first, but stick with it! I'm now on my second month and really happy I tried it out."


"I am a 51 year old widow with 2 children...20 and 13...I suffer from severe depression... PDSD...panic and anxiety disorder along with 8 herniated disc...sciatica...neurothopy...ostioarthritis...and more...I worked as a Certified Medical Assistant for 14 years and loved a very active lifestyle with my husband...kids...and friends...I cant live that lifestyle anymore...but thanks to this medicine I can continue to live... Because without it... I can't stand...sit...or lay down without unbearable pain...This gives some of my life back...Without pain relief... You have no quality of life... Thanks to my doctors.. I do..."


"This drug seems to have helped. I've just gone up to 225mg. Profuse sweating and the rapid withdrawal are the worst."


"I was unable to walk, dress myself, cook, write, or barely function. My family doctor was treating me for mini-strokes but finally agreed I should see a neurologist. He started me on Mirapex that day as he could tell that I had Parkinson's by my appearance and actions. I have been on 1.5 mg 3 times a day for a year and am back to living again. I dread to think of where I would be without Mirapex. I don't have any side effects."


"Never buy this again. Salonpas Lidocaine patch never touched my pain. I couldn't tell I had it on. Couldn't never feel the medicine doing anything. $10 dollars for the box. Now I'm stuck with my pain and patches that don't work."


"I've had seriously awful hives and angioedema for 3 months and tried everything on my own to lessen my symptoms, even taking Benadryl around the clock. I went to my doctor who prescribed this and warned it would make me drowsy when I took it. For the first time in 3 months I've had hardly any hives (though they aren't completely gone, but much easier to handle) and I wasn't drowsy at all (maybe because I'm used to taking all the Benadryl and fighting drowsiness). I haven't had any side effects."


"Have been on this almost 2 weeks. It's still early and I think my body is still adjusting a little bit, but I feel much, much better. It's like I can't even remember what I was so anxious and depressed about. I have more energy, I'm not fixating on negative things and my body aches and pains are gone. I have some injuries that have been lingering for a long time, and I just woke up the other day and the knots and soreness was gone. It's like my whole body has learned to relax over night. I've lost some weight and my appetite has been a bit suppressed, though I think that's something that will go away with time.  Also randomly I feel at times like I am having an adrenaline rush for no reason, but its a small prices to pay for the pay off."


"I've been on Contrave since March 10th. Lots of side effects in the beginning, but they mostly have subsided. I am only dealing with extreme dry mouth. I absolutely love this med.  Not only does it control cravings, I eat less; make better choices; and my impulses and anxiety is under control. I've lost 20lbs so far. It's pricey, but worth it."


"I have herniated discs, 2 knee surgeries, both my ankles have been broken several times. The worst is the arthritis that came with the herniated disks... so Six 10/325 Norco's a day REALLY TRULY work for managing my pain. Also I saw a post earlier about taking a muscle relaxer with it, that helps very well with mobility."


"Wonderful prep. Had slight abdomen pain towards the end. It did exactly what it was meant for. It really was not bad at all!! The only reason it didn't get a ten was because it was a lot to drink. I chugged some. Sipped it. And it took 4 hours to finish but I like this because you do it at your own pace. And once you are empty. No more loose stools!"


"I have a nerve in my left foot that goes crazy at night. It doesn't bother me during the day. Without Gabapentin I would get practically no sleep. But, I have had to increase the dosage over time to get relief. I started five years ago at 900 mg a day. But, now it takes 4200 to 5400 mg a day to shut it down, but I only take it at night (between 6 pm and 3:00 AM). I can't take it during the day - makes me too tired.

The main side effect that really bothers me is poor balance - you can walk "right." But, the podiatrist can't find the nerve. If she could find it she could just go in and shut it down. That's where I'm at - as soon as she shuts that thing down I'll get off these pills and get back to a normal life."


"Tasted nice (cherry & lemon), no pain, cleared me out."


"As far as the depression goes, it works.  But at the same time, I'm so sleepy all the time.  I go from them making me sleepy to knocking me out.  They have affected my mind, from making my memory worse to making me feel out of it."


"I've always had GAD, but ever since starting high school it's gotten x10 worse. Even though I would go see a therapist, and while it did help with coping, all of my anxiety symptoms I was experiencing got in the way of me living a normal life. I got on cipralex starting with 2.5 mg for a week, gradually increasing, now on 7.5 mg. I can honestly say that ever since starting this medication, my anxious thoughts are way better than they were, I can drive to a friends house without feeling anxious, the constant  "what if" thoughts are gone, my bowel movements are much better, I'm socializing with people more, I barely cry, I see more colours and smells etc. I strongly recommend to teens struggling, because no one should have to :)"


"I only suffer from RLS at night. I took carpidopa levodopa for about 1 year and then it was no longer enough. My Dr told me to try Requip. I took one pill and had the worst headache ever even the next morning and my jaw and teeth hurt horribly. I read reviews on Mirapex and ask my Dr if I could try it. I've been on it for 3 months with no side effects and can rest all night with zero movement. Before, my husband said I would run all night in bed.  Mirapex is a wonderful drug for RLS. I'm so thankful I discovered it!"


"This has been my life saver medicine."


"I was diagnosed with severe depression.  I am 61 years old, and I had no previous problems.  I started on Paxil 14 months ago.  It took 3 months to take full effect.  My doctor started me on 20 mg and then 30 mg to kick start it, and it worked.  I tried to wean off, but I went too fast.  I just went back to 30 mg a day (20/9pm 10/7am) a week ago.  It hasn't taken full effect yet.  I would recommend Paxil, but realize that this medication is very slow to work and dosage changes take time.  Everyone is different.  It has helped me, but it has been a long road."


"Horrible, evil pill.

Didn't realize it was causing me anxiety after being EPC for false statements, they put me on it in the hospital and I was like sure okay.

They rapidly ramped me to 60mg, the anxiety/nervousness from it was intense, crippling and basically made me botch an easy in and out hearing where my family fully supported me - they weren't even allowed in to testify to the falseness of why I was EPC'd cause i shut down and said no contest to total BS.

This drug is known for causing people to be violent. I can sort of see why it might do that. It's immensely powerful, and the "doctors" like to give out a needlessly high dose.

The irony is, the doc I have now says I'm not even bipolar."


"This is my third form of birth control, I have taken (Loestrin and Femcon previously). Honestly this is the best pill I have been on so far. Unlike the other pills I have taken, there is no irregular bleeding and no cramps. Natazia has been the best to me, and my periods are now shorter and lighter. The only downfall of this pill is I'm breaking out. I'm 20 years old and even on the other two  pills acne was never an issue. If I wasn't breaking out from it Natazia would be a perfect birth control pill for me."


"My experience with Trinessa was terrible. I was prescribed this mainly as a birth control method. The first month want bad I hardly noticed anything. Then the second month rolled around and I started experiencing severe bloating. I figured it would subside give or take a week but it persisted for the entire month and the month after. I felt extremely uncomfortable due to the bloating constantly and nausea began to settle in as well. I was at a concert and had to sit down because the nausea was so bad. I also gained 10 pounds that I am working my ass off to lose and its nearly been impossible to lose the weight. Everyone is different I understand so what didn't work for me may work perfectly fine for someone else. Got off this pill."


"God bless Imitrex. I can take the injection either at the start of a migraine or right in the middle of it and it works like a charm each time. I don't know what I would do without it. My migraines were crippling but thanks to Imitrex, I have my life back."


"I have been on this pill for almost two years. I had very little side effects in the beginning. For the last six months or so my acne has worsened and I've been getting more frequent headaches. A little weight gain but the acne has me reconsidering."


"I suffered for several years before I found a specialist who diagnosed me properly and prescribed this great medicine. "


"I've been sick for 3 years with a sinus infection, bacterial infection, middle ear infection, respiratory infection and so on - (was working in the Drains) - couldn't get rid of it. Have too to date (with Proof) 400 prescribed tablets from the doctors, (not including all the off the shelf one's I got myself (another 3/400). Anyway to cut a long story short, I have been on these doxycycline tablets for 2 weeks now (100MG a day) and am feeling a lot better. It's breaking down all the mucus etc. I can smell again now so if you have a massive sinus infection GET THIS - IT WORKS."


"This has helped reduce the severity of my attacks. They are still incapacitating, but the vomiting is not as severe. Unfortunately, it has not affected the amount of attacks I get."


"I just started taking contrave yesterday, so I can't say much for weight loss yet but I am loving it so far! I haven't experienced any bad side effects. I felt a little funny yesterday and more tired than normal, but I've felt great today and maybe even more energetic. The best thing is I'm not hungry!! I've ate normal sized meals today, no over eating and no over snacking. I'm so excited about it. I feel full and that's been my biggest problem, never feeling full. I can't wait to see if it helps me lose weight. Plus, my insurance covered it 100% so I didn't have to pay a dime!"


"Didn't pick up the prescription.  My cost was $300!  Too bad!  This is the best medicine for cold sores!"


"Soolantra has been an absolute nightmare.  I went to my dermatologist for general redness and the occasional pustule.  Now, 4 weeks later, my conditions is AT LEAST 300% worse than when I started.  My derm told me "It often gets worse before it gets better."  but as I feared, it got worse only to get worse yet.  Pustules, papules and cysts have popped up AND STAYED, reinfecting and reinfecting and now I look like I have a serious disease.

In addition, I actually had to PAY for this nightmare substance!!

Soolantra has made me agoraphobic.  It may work for some, but it has completely wrecked me entirely."


"DO NOT USE. I am 18 years old with no health problems what so ever, and I've never had any health problem. I was on sprintec for 3 months and I started getting very bad headaches Daily but I didn't think anything of them because I recently have tried to cut out my caffeine. Then I started getting blurry vision. I went for an eye exam because I've always worn glasses and they sent me to a specialist. Turns out I had papilledema, which was caused by a pseudo tumor. After having a mri, ct, weekly trips to the specialist and to the neurologist, we finally found our answers. DO NOT USE!!!!!!!"


"I was given Ovcon 4 years ago because of abnormal irregular bleeding.  I decided to try this before a hysterectomy.  I had no other problems and was near menopause age. I did not want to have surgery when everything was healthy.  It worked great for me with little or no side effects.  I am now 52 and got through this because of Ovcon without the surgery."


"I'm a 24 year old male. Panic disorder and severe anxiety runs in my family. It is hereditary. I seen a Dr at the age of 16 and started on Xanax 0.5mg and Xanax worked till I was 19. My friend gave me a klonopin 1mg tablet during a panic attack while I was with him and had no Xanax with me. I like how klonopin worked compared to Xanax, seen my Dr a week later and at the time was on Xanax XR 2mg 2 tablets twice daily. I asked to switch Klonopin and he put me on Klonopin 2mg 1 tablet taken 5 times daily and it's what I take currently now and keeps the anxiety away."


"I had a very bad addiction to morphine and methadone. I didn't think anything was ever going to help me to get better. I started the Suboxone and have been clean for almost 2 yrs now. It's amazing how far I've come. I have twins, new house, new car, and on my way to getting back to school. But it only works if you really want to stop your bad habits."


"Went on this birth control and within the first week I was throwing up EVERYTHING I would eat. I was constantly dizzy and had horrible headaches. I was never eating yet I felt extremely fat. My boobs are super sensitive. No sex drive . No spotting but I am extremely moody and I got on the pill to help my face stay clear, but all it has done is make my face break out extremely bad. I don't know if I should stay on this pill or drop it it has only been around a month so I am hoping the side effects will go away but if they keep happening , I will be switching."


"Worst,make me feel extremely dizzy & about to pass out any time soon...I even fall off on my bathroom floor cause unable to stand still.I take it at night but the effects are still there when i wake up in the morning!"


"I am not sure yet if it is coincident or not, but shortly after starting Cosentyx, I experienced extreme pain while urinating to the point of even passing blood.  I was taken off the medication for approximately 2 months for other medical issue including UTI and started seeing a slight improvement. (at this time we didn't consider that this could be a side effect) I was given the start up dose again because of the gap in treatment and by 3rd shot (start up dose) I was experiencing extreme pain again.    I have been taken off the medication again to see if the bladder pain will improve.   Not thinking what I am experiencing is worth taking the medication.  While on the medication I do not feel there was any improvement to the arthritis pain."


"I came back from Roatan with acute pneumonia and bronchitis. I was prescribed 500mg for 7 days. I am on my 3rd day and no problems, coughing went away, my lungs feel so much better. I have had no side effects so far. So I have to rate it a 9 we'll see how the other few days go.  But instead of taking it at nite I take it at 10 am every morning and absolutely no exercise and sleep well at nite. Sorry to read that others are having problems but mine is more lungs than sinuses.."


"My boyfriend and I had an accident and the condom broke. He enjacualted in me. We quickly bought plan b and I took it within 5 hours after the incident. I just found out that I am now pregnant. On top of that I wasn't ovulating. The pill doesn't work for everyone."


"I have been taking Cymbalta for 3 days. I have had nausea and drop in appetite. I experienced sleeplessness on my 3rd night and hot flashes. I have found that taking it in the morning is better for me. This is my second round of taking Cymbalta."


"I got the Liletta iud yesterday which was the day after my last period ended. Insertion was easy but painful! Took about 10 minutes I didn't take any medication before hand. Pain is similar to an early labor contraction. Relaxing your tailbone will help a lot. After insertion I got up and walked out of the office feeling fine. Tiny cramps, but I think it was only from having my cervix dilated, kind of a residual pain. After making it home an hour later and using the rest room there was a tiny amount of blood on the tp. Looked kinda like strawberry lemonade XD, again I think it was from being dilated. Today I feel perfectly normal no pain no bleeding just another day. I hope it lasts."


"I have had anxiety and depression for years.    I've been on Bupropion, 150XL for a few years with good relief from my symptoms.  A couple months ago  my doctor put me on another 75mg of immediate release bupropion.  My anxiety is much less.  This medication is what works for me."


"I have suffered from Gastroparesis for about 6 years now.  This is a disease where your stomach and intestines are paralyzed.  It is EXTREMELY painful!!  Severe constipation is a MAJOR factor when you have this disease.  Recently, I went to the ER with terrible gut pain, and my entire abdomen was distended to the point of looking like I was 8-9 months pregnant!  I had not had a bowel motion for 6-8 weeks, but when I told the doctor on-call this, after waiting to see him for 5.5 hours, he laughed and told me "it isn't possible to go that long without having a bowel movement!". I then went to see a different doctor at a different clinic. He gave me samples of Linzess, and I FINALLY WENT! Just wish ALL doctors knew about this medicine!"


"So on one hand it works great makes me go. On the other it feels like its literally killing me. The stomach pain is excruciating. This is only my 3rd and last day."


"I gained a lot of weight with my pregnancy and in the two years after my child was born due to unhealthy eating and a less active life style. I tried strict dieting and exercising for about 3 months and only lost 5 pounds so I went to my PCP to have labs checked, I was started on phentermine/topiramate combination in March, now at the beginning of July I am down 80 pounds. I have taken the medicine everyday, followed a strict diet, stopped drinking all soda/coffee/alcohol (WATER ONLY!), and work out 5-6 days/week. It has been hard but completely worth it. This medicine saved my life!"


"I take this for bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Was taking 850 Mg of Seroquel 1 in the morning 1 in the afternoon and 2 at night before bed time. I have been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder bipolar type. This is something like having both schizophrenia and bipolar at the same time. I did not like taking Seroquel because it made me gain weight and I felt like I always had to keep moving. I was put on Latuda 40 MG and it seems to work. I have been taking it for a week now. Almost no side effects. I am still here and see things that are not there but the Latuda helps me know what is real and not and it helps me better handle them. It works as good as any other one I have tried but side effect free. I highly recommend trying this out."


"Very effective at stated purpose. Strong erections. I have suffered side effects of headache, back ache, and shortness of breath after drinking alcohol, which I was not  warned  to avoid."


"This patch is the best thing to happen to me since I hurt my back. It gives me freedom from living my life based on prescriptions. No more worrying about running out of pills, or waking up in the middle of the night just to take a pill because I start to go through withdrawals. (I am not talking about puking in the toilet, curled up on the floor withdrawals. I mean the awkward feeling and leg twitches that wake me up). I work 12 hour shift work 3 to 4 days a week and the fact is I need more pills on some days. It was a constant worry having to balance my pain, work, life and pill intake so I wouldn%u2019t run out. I still need oxycodone for %u201Cbreak through pain%u201D but I do need to take JUST a few  to feel comfortable. If I have a day off work and only need one pill, I don%u2019t have to take more later. If you have just started taking them, give them some time to kick in, it took a week or so for me to realize it was really working, after two months I realized the overall impact on my life. The freedom from a pill bottle is the main benefit, and I am sure other chronic pain suffers can relate.  I read these blogs all the time, to research and gather information about new medicines my Doctorr wants to try. I have never felt the need to share until this point. Hope it helps somehow."


"I've been on Sprintec for almost two years, and I can't say I'm too happy. Six months in I started break through bleeding and week early, elongated periods. It has also made my cramps ten times worse, and I start developing ulcers in my mouth a week before my period, and sometimes during. It does the job but for two weeks out of my cycles very frustrating to deal with early periods all of the time. Switching medications as soon as I can."


"Cymbalta has really helped me calm down and figure out what my problem is with my psychologist.  Thank God for Cymbalta."


"Post op pain medication was making me vomit.  After trying several pain meds, it was decided that I should take 8mg Zofran every 8 hours.
The only side effect of this drug was difficulty passing urine after taking it for more than 3 days.  We cut it back to two Zofran daily and that seemed to take care of the side effect,"


"Experienced severe headaches, vaginal discharge, nausea and a metallic taste. I only took it for 2 days."


"I bought this 2-3 months before I got married and had very little side effects. I have been married 2.5 years and I haven't gotten pregnant yet. I think the only annoyance is that my period comes every other month and that I get some spotting off and on throughout the month. My periods are shorter and there is less bleeding, which is a nice thing.  I haven't taken any other birth control, but I'm thinking of switching to a cervical cap a year before we want to have kids (so I can get my hormones regulating correctly again)."


"Vomited for six hours after taking this. Never again for me."


"Been on 7.5mg for over a month . Have not had any side effects good or bad. Biggest loss so far is the $203 I pay for it to do absolutely nothing. Have not lost any weight, actually gained 3 pounds. Med makes me incredibly hungry, go figure. Almost opposite effect. So disgusted and desperate I'm willing to keep on it just hoping to lose something. No matter what I do, I gain weight and yes I am thyroid medicine. At a big loss."


"Been on Lo Loestrin for two years. Birth Control and help with my fibroids/heavy periods. The first 6 months lighter periods/cramps. Had a 6 month check up after this was due to complications from pregnancy, fibroids were extremely large; I was not able to carry to term. Outcome, after being on Lo fibroid growth decreased, no more bloating or abdomen pressure. The downside irregular periods, brown discharge and mild cramps when not on cycle. Once my sex life resumed after months of being celibate. I realized my sex drive was completely gone. No desire after multiple tries, I stayed dry and I had no arousal whatsoever. Using condoms made it worse. My decision now get off Lo, my fibroids minimal and I want to feel like a woman again!"


"I've been on Depo for two years. 1st year was rocky with the spotting and mood swings. 2nd year was great. Still not pregnant, no more side effects. I take my vitamin C and D. I've gained 3-5lbs, no difference. I've tried the pill and patch and hated them equally for different reason. I would hate to have to switch birth control. I love 4 shots and no babies. Its great for me. Good luck with your experience."


"Hey girls, My experience with Plan B was okay except for the side effects., After taking the pill I had really bad side effects that lasted for a whole week., I was feeling very tired, headaches, and cramping.. Two days after taking the pill I got a very light bleeding and it stop that same day and then 12 days after the pill I started my period that lasted 8 days and again 5 days after my period I started light bleeding for 4 days.. The pill works but it messed up all my cycle!"


"I have never written a drug review but am now in hope of helping those who feel as apprehensive as I do about meds. I suffer from anxiety and was prescribed Buspar and out of fear didn't try it for 4 mos. By request I was given the lowest dose, 5 mg BID. One day I got up the nerve to try it after speaking with 2 pharmacist getting the ok to safely break it down. I broke it into eights, which was around 62mg, not enough to do anything but they were sympathetic to my reluctance, I went up an 8th every couple of days. I am now on 7.5 BID. I had no side effects minus slight tiredness, I attribute the easy transition to slowly going on it. I have been on it 3 weeks now, I can't tell a huge difference so I am hoping more time is what in needed."


"It works. It started to clear my sinus infection within 24 hours. However the stomach issues are unbearable, I could only handle 3 days of medication."


"I totally hate this Birth Control. I have had so many symptoms/side effects. First I had extreme stiffness in my neck. Then extreme bloating in my lower stomach. I am constantly constipated and my stool is extremely hard. I have extreme shortness of breath that comes and goes. I went from having a normal cycle for 5-7 days to maybe having a 2 day cycle. To me I feel like that is not good and feel like my body is not getting the cleanse it needs. My boobs are HUGE and painful. My husband can't even touch on them without me getting extremely irritated. I am constantly tired and we have no sex life anymore. I have no sex drive. And now I have been bleeding for over a week and now even on my 4th week. I am done with this."


"Took 10 mg sample for three weeks straight; usually after dinner around 9:30 PM every night.  Helped with a "calm" feeling but would wake up in the middle of the night and then toss/turn.  Didn't seem to alter my mood in the AM (i.e., didn't wake up feeling refreshed or less depressed).  Had three weeks of mild diarrhea and dry mouth.  No other noticeable side-effects like nightmares.

The depression has affected marriage/work/friend relations.  On to the next set of meds."


"29years old.  Kidney stone dropped me to the floor, in tears, on my first day of work @ a great new job.  Manager had to drive me to ER.  Not a good look in a blue collar line of work.
Literally threw up on myself from the pain.
Turned down morphine due to past narcotic dependency.
Toradol saved me that day, but stones not gone.
Got CT done, "One 5mm, two 2mm".
Flomax for past three weeks.
Just passed an 8mm stone....laughing & joyously celebrating!  Haha
I've watched my father suffer through a dozen stones. He never took flomax.  I know that what I just passed should not have come out that easily/painlessly."


"I want to start off by saying, this is a miracle pill. I've suffered from acne since I have been in 7th grade (12yrs). I remember running into bathroom stalls to powder my face. Only hoping one day i would pass the "puberty" phase. However, here I was 19 graduating high school with worse acne. After years of treatment such as tropicals & numerous antibiotics I decided to take on accutane. Two months into accutane, I am leaving my house with JUST BBCream. No concealer, no powder NOTHING. I wake up & look into the mirror & feel like crying from happiness. It's been two month & I have another 3 to go. My journey has only begun and I can't believe these results. Only con is the chapped/dry lips. If you ask me it's all worth it"


"Prozac was the first antidepressant I was ever put on and it never really helped me. I couldn't eat normally for several weeks, kept throwing up and while waiting for the side effects to go away my doctor gave me a higher dose and my anxiety seemed to get even worse. About a month in, my suicidal thoughts got worse and I just got reckless with my life because I felt like nothing mattered. After an intervention with my friends I decided to just stop taking it cold turkey, and I really didn't experience that bad of withdrawal effects, I was just glad I wasn't taking it anymore. I would say it made me the most suicidal I'd been in a long time and while it may work wonders for some people it just did not work with me."


"Had Mirena inserted 4 weeks ago. Don't need it for BC, but I am extremely iron-deficient, so it was to stop my periods.

Nevermind the actual procedure, I didn't take any pain killers before or after. But I have been bleeding and badly cramping ever since the procedure. Sometimes cramps would stop, then come back suddenly so bad I groan out loud. Any physical activity makes it much worse. My tum & breasts are swollen & tender. Some acne. Mood swings - more like mood plungers: I tend to snap at everyone around for no reason. Definitely a weight gain - 2kg in 4 weeks. Everyone says I look very pale. Total life disruption. I wish I read other reviews before doing it. My GP told me it would settle after 3-4 days. It comes out next week."


"This medication did nothing for me."


"Can't live without this! Lyrica is amazing. Had one doctor add in gabapentin to my cocktail and it helped some, so he put me solely on gabapentin and off the lyrica. It didn't take long before my pain levels started to spike. Now I am back on Lyrica 100mg 2xday and I am so much better!"


"I have been on Saxenda for two and a half months and I have lost 28 pounds!!! I highly recommend it . It does make you feel sick but it's well worth the out come!!!"


"My OBGYN switched me to this pill in hopes to reduce my menstrual migraines I suffer with every month.  While I have not had any migraines, I have been bleeding for 3 weeks straight, have a horrible outbreak of acne and very bad nausea since starting this medication two months ago.  At this point I think I'd rather live with the monthly migraine than be bleeding all the time and look like like I have chicken pox on my face."


"I have tried at least a dozen different psychiatric drugs, and Effexor XR works better for my depression than anything else has, and it does not make me at all manic.

I also had a positive side effect it made me lose weight! I was very pleased."


"So after reading these reviews, I feel a little better about taking Valtrex. I just took my first 500mg dose for HSV1 that has been recurring in my nose over the last 2 years (thank you nose piercer). I read that it has the potential to travel up into my sinuses and in rare cases can cause fatal outbreaks in the brain. I can't tell you the kind of depression I fell into after I read that... It was all I could think about for weeks until I could get in to the doctor. I'm hoping it works as well for me as it seems to for all of you. Fingers crossed."


"My thyroid was removed in 1978 due to cancer. I started out on Armour but was eventually switched over to Synthroid. I have had no side effects from the drug and my doctor and I have been happy with the results.  Frequent blood monitoring dictated that I alternate between 175mcg and 150mcg doses per day in order to fine tune my "numbers.""


"Saved my life. Brilliant stuff."


"For all you "horrible cramps, worst pain ever, bad drug" people. You had a blocked Bowel. The directions warn using it with that, yet the only way I've ever known I had a blocked bowel was when I was writhing in agony. So unless you have your own X-ray at home, I'm not sure how one would know.
Anyways, it's not the laxative to blame, it's your condition. Remember why you took it? People always confuse causality. "I took X, then this happened. X is bad and at fault." It's more likely you would have gone through the same experience at a later time, and the laxative just brought it on sooner. I'm pretty sure stimulant laxatives increase the pain and severity of cramps, which is why it's warned for. Yet a blocked bowel is hell. Been there."


"I wish doctors would open their eyes and prescribe this medicine easier.  Just because I panic easily doesn't mean I'm a psychotic.  Docs, lighten up!  I need them!"


"Do not prescribe this to anyone !! This drug should not be legal. After 2 weeks it made me feel suicidal, which I've never been in my entire 33 yrs of being alive. It swung me into a severe depression and accumulated a huge amount of anxiety. This is the most unhealthy experience I have ever had. It ruined my relationship and my personality when I was taking it. I started a college class and the doctor prescribed this to me for concentration. It made me feel like I was on speed. When I stopped taking it about 6 days later I was a COMPLETELY DIFFERENT person, I was finally back to normal. Please watch your children or anyone you know who may be taking this."


"I take cialis daily 5mg. I have been on it for 3 months. I did everything in the book to help my erections from eating good, exercising, testosterone therapy etc. None of it helped my erections become stable and dependable. So because my erections were 50/50 I suffered emotionally and it made it worse.

When I started taking cialis I started at 2.5mg. Symptoms were back pain and headaches for a while. It took about a week and my erections improved. Over the 3 months I moved to 5mg. Side effects are little to none. At this dosage I get an erection everytime and has not failed me.

If you suffer from mild to moderate erection issues like I had. Don't hesitate to give it a try. Side effects suck at first for me anyway but they go away."


"I have been taking this birth control for a little over a week. So far, I have experienced extreme mood swings over the past few days, slight weight gain, and breast tenderness. These all seem to be similar to other reviews. However, I am going to stick it out for a few months to see if my body gets used to the hormones. I read that it took one woman three months for her body to adapt to this birth control, so I hope I have a similar experience. However, I know that each person responds differently to any kind of drug or hormone.  Oh the joys of being a woman!"


"I have been on the Butran pain patch for several years now because of chronic back pain (23  years). I started with 20 mcg and now I'm on 15 mcg.  It really helps with my back pain.  I hate taking anything that blurs my mind and this by far doesn't do that.  I am tired a lot ( I have CFS) and I drink a lot of water.  This medicine saved my life. I am now walking, swimming (I apply a waterproof bandaid over patch) stretching, and housework.  My life is so much better.  I am not pain free but on a scale of one to ten, ten being the worst - I am a three.  For almost 20 years I was a ten.  "


"I have been taking Mirtazapine 30mg for 3 days now added to 40mg of Paxil, which I have been taking for 18 years.  The first few days were a haze but today I feel that my depression has lifted for the first time in many years and I have more energy.  My head still feels a bit cotton woolly and I have a bitter taste in my mouth today.  I hope this is a sign of good things to come."


"I suffer from chronic anxiety with periodic bouts of mild depression for 20 years. I tried everything...acupuncture, diet, exercise, and 5-htp. Had a horrible experience with Zoloft and Paxil when I developed depression in college. I tried antidepressants for 2 months but with horrible side effects. As a result, I avoided medications to address my anxiety and/ or mild depression through the years. Unfortunately, my anxiety level became unbearable this past year.

I tried the following: lexapro...5-10 mg absolutely horrible. Made me extremely tired, depressed and never reduced my anxiety level.

Xanax: extremely helpful but still experienced agitation, stress, irritability, and anxiousness.

Prozac: 10-20 mg. a life changer. I feel relaxed."


"I have tried many many medication to treat my severe and frequent migraines!! My only complaint is the price. It is cost-prohibitive to take as needed."


"I have had Implanon since March 2008 and the main side effects that I have are periods that are long lasting from 10 to 21 days, no libido/sex drive, and mood swings. My partner complains because I'm frequently on my period, which can be very frustrating."


"Did not choose to try any of the older meds (interferon etc.) I knew I felt bad enough and could not handle the side effects for that long. Harvoni worked like a miracle with slight side effects. I have been given a second lease on life. Thank God."


"59 yr old female 5'6 195lbs. Been taking Qsymia for 10 weeks down 26 lbs. Feel fantastic! Minimal side effects. Kicked a long standing diet coke habit due to the metallic taste. Making healthy choices and very satisfying to work at weight loss and see progress. This has been a wonderful experience!"


"I have had horrible panic attacks out of nowhere since I was in elementary school. I got on Xanax when I was 13 years old, and still take it today. It has been a God send and I have tried cognitive-behavioral therapy, counseling, SSRIs, other benzodiazepines, etc. and this has been the medication that has helped the most! I have gotten my anxiety under control and only take it as needed."


"I was 46 when I first started taking Loestrin 24, primarily because my periods were becoming heavier, more irratic, and with more cramping, basically premenopausal symptoms.  I've been taking it for about 4 years now, and I have to say this really took care of all of those issues and as long as I take it every day at about the same time I have no troubles. If I do get offtrack, worst case is a minor yeast infection for a week or so. I totally appreciate the fact that I now have almost no period - just spotting for about 3 days. It also mellowed out my PMS mood swings.  My only gripe is cost as my insurance isn't covering it..  I totally recommend Loestrin 24 FE"


"I've had my paragard in for abt 3 months. I'd definitely reccomend it. I was on the pill before, it's such a relief to not have to worry about birth control anymore!
The initial placement was uncomfortable, I would describe it like bad cramping: totally bearable and worth it. I had bad cramping, a lot of fatigue and a very heavy flow for the first 3 periods where I'd have to change my pad every hour, & even so I had a lot of leakage. It gets lighter each time now though, my period seems to be returning to normal. I was afraid at first but am back to using my Divacup, just being very careful to be gentle and always breaking suction before moving it. I'd describe all side effects as minor, & very worth it. Team IUD! Pregnancy free until 2027!"


"I have been on this medication for almost a month. I got my period once , but it hasn't even been a week later that I got a second period. My first period was very light and only lasted three days, but I'm not sure how this period will be."


"It works great for my son. It's convenient when we are camping. We don't have to go looking for a spoon, no measuring. He takes one and he feels better than when he takes two spoonfuls of the liquid and he's proud of himself cause he can get it for himself with supervision."


"I have been taking Librax during periods of high stress when my irritable bowel syndrome would flare up since the early 1980s. I don't take it as prescribed - it's too much. I take one capsule when symptoms flare up and I usually don't need another one. 30 capsules can last me 6 months or until they expire. Librax can cause cotton mouth. I've tried Bentyl and Levsin and they don't work nearly as well on the spasms. I also get esophageal spasms and the Librax does a nice job of stopping them."


"I had my procedure done recently and honestly it was quicker than expected. I experienced a little cramping within the first hour and then it went away. I haven't had any problems since. If you have a low tolerance for pain I would take ibuprofen about 30 mins before the insertion. You cannot measure some one else's experience with their placement because all of our bodies are different. If you are a person that experiences bleeding, it is likely you will see some spotting within the first 3 months. For people like myself I've been on BC for about 10 years, and I've always had a light menstrual so I knew I wasn't going to have very much spotting after my insertion."


"I like this med! I had severe anxiety and moderate depression. . I'm only on 5 mg to start but in 2-3 weeks I noticed a big change in balance, mood, less anxiety and depression. I'm still a little depressed and would like to go up to 10 mg. Perhaps 25-30 mg is too much but in smaller doses, gradually increased, is greatly changing my quality of life. PS Take in the morning. I wish you all well."


"For the most part it's been good -- no nasty side effects. However, if you smoke, take caution. Since I've been taking this and have been trying to quit smoking (as birth control increases your risk for heart problems), I've acquired an occasional fluttering heart beat that at times is a bit freaky -- not painful, but certainly something that if it happens often to tell your doctor about.

Also, coming up on a year of taking it, it loses its effectiveness. For the past three months I will take it regularly (at the same time every day), and by the third week, I'll get my period. For this reason I plan on switching to something with a little higher of a hormone dose. "


"I'm on month 4 of phentermine. I have/had a binge eating disorder and kept going into a cycle of bingeing and fasting. I have done this since I was 16 (I'm 25 now) I am 4ft11 and have put on and dropped 4-5 stone in a year and I kept that cycle till 5 months ago. I would fast for weeks at a time and then binge for a month (this past year has been practically bingeing everyday) I felt hopeless, depressed and out of control with my life/food. My start weight was 12st11. I was weighed 2 weeks ago and I am 10stone. I walk as much as I can, eat clean and have fruit and veg as the main part for my meal/snacks. I push myself at work to be as active as possible and I am due to get a promotion to management. This tablet has changed my life."


"I hate it I am been bleeding on it"


"Six Weeks into 8 week treatment. Experienced no side effects in the beginning. I do not like water and slowly stopped drinking it as much. Later (in 5 wk) side effects increased(flu like symptoms, nausea, fatigue, moody). Always uncomfortable, I was forced to get back into the habit of drinking water. It actually helped with the discomfort of the side effects. The same day I started back again, drinking lots of water I NOTICED A BIG DIFFERENCE"


"Male, 53, went on for low drive, apathy, loss of muscle, weight gain, inability to exercise due to joint pain and frequent injuries. Blood levels of about 250. First 8 days of use were the hardest - headaches, strong smell, so strong I thought I could taste it! This was on the 50 mg tube, 1 x per day. Was about to give up on it, and then all side effects vanished on day 9! After two weeks my blood pressure has dropped from 160/100 and on medication to 120/80 and I am exercising daily. Note - highly recommend using latex medical exam gloves to apply - no mess, no cross contamination, better drying, no waste. Also, use small needle nose pliers to get the last 5% - 10% out of the tube. Miracle."


"I used to get very aggravated over what normal people handle. I would go off. Have panic attacks and not know how to deal. Plus, I have tremors in my hands, mostly my right. Once I started taking Xanax the tremors stopped, I could deal calmly with my children when they got out of control. It helps me concentrate easier during the day & sleep well @ nite. It can have side affects though if you don't take it properly! Take it as prescribed and don't make yourself go through the withdrawals."


"This is a miracle pill. I take 290 mcg everyday. I have suffered with Irritable Bowel Syndrome-Constipation for years. It was making my life miserable. I had terrible attacks at least once a month. This medicine cleans me completely out. Cost is an obstacle for many. I'm on the patient assistance program, they send me my medicine at 0 cost to me. I love Linzess."


"I am like most of these other women, this stuff is from the devil. I am pregnant my doc told me Monistat is safe and I've used Monistat 7 in the past with no problems. But I used Monistat 3 tonight after a week of suffering with my YI and I'd much rather deal with the YI itching than to ever deal with this horrible burning again. Seriously on fire from the inside. Never. Again. Ugh! Worst $13 ever spent."


"I hadn't had a bowel movement in six days, because I had surgery and constipation is a side effect of anesthesia and pain meds. First time taking a laxative. Rarely ever constipated, I was desperate and I took three Dulcolax at around 10:30 pm...then I came online to read how it worked for other people and was terrified by all the reviews! I was afraid to sleep, but I drifted off. At around 1:40 am, I woke up to digestive sounds and felt the need to GO. I finally had a bowel movement, everything went smoothly and went back to bed. Everything went fine, but all the negative reviews are enough for me not to chance taking Dulcolax again."


"Though this pill works great you find that after you stop taking it your appetite comes back and so does the weight. There is no miracle medicine out there. I will say for a quick fix such as an upcoming event its perfect but for lifetime no. The only true way is through diet and exercise for long term effects."


"I switched from Yaz to Beyaz because Yaz got too expensive.  I decided to try it because I could no longer afford Yaz and the results were much better than expected. No cramps, nice skin, and my period is always right on time like Yaz but with a few added benefits. When I was on Yaz, the week before my period I would always get bloated in the stomach area and would be self conscious about it. Also about 4 days before my period my appetite increased so much that I couldn't stop eating. On Beyaz there is no bloating and it curbs my appetite so much that I've lost some weight on it. I also used to get extremely fatigued around my period on Yaz to the point where it was hard to wake up but on Beyaz I feel more energetic than ever before."


"Lutera has worked wonders for me I've been on it 6 months and I have almost NO side effects. A really great pill!"


"I was prescribed and tried Triamcinolone Acetonide for several weeks which had little effect.  I had a previous bout of Alopecia Areata and still had a little Clobex left.  After reading a lot of information and just a couple days before my next appointment I tried a little on a few of the spots on my arm and they immediately started to look better.  The PA that was treating me was impressed enough to give me a box of OLUX-E foam samples to try and the clearing effect was immediate, showing major improvement in just days."


"I had suffered from moderate acne for years that no matter what I tried, I could not get rid of. Within the first month, maybe 2, my acne cleared completely and since then my face is totally clear except for minor pimples that are easily preventable. I got on birth control to regulate my sporadic periods that always varied in flow and length. With taking Tri-Sprintec at the same hour everyday, I can actually predict my period on the day and within a few hour time window. It didn't actually lighten my periods much; I would say my flow on Tri-Sprintec to be moderate, and they last 5 full days so I do with they were shorter, but its okay. I didn't notice any side effects. Love it!"


"I just started this pill about a month ago, after taking Sprintec for almost a year. Sprintec made me have severe depression and anxiety and also caused my periods to be heavier than I would like. I was abstinent before I got on this pill and took the first two and a half weeks worth at the same time every single day. I ended up having protected sex, which I didn't think anything of until it came time for my first period. I started on Tuesday like I normally do, but my period only lasted for a day and a half and was very light. I'm not used to this. By reading all of these comments, I see that it is normal to not have a period. I don't think there is any possible way I could be pregnant, but it is still scary."


"I used lisinopril for about 10 years for hypertension secondary to polycystic kidney disease.  Most of that time I spent at a 20mg dose and had an occasional dry cough, usually at night.  However, it controlled my blood pressure well for most of that time and the cough wasn't persistent.  We recently increased my dose to 30mg and I immediately developed a severe and persistent dry cough.  It was so bad that I was taking two doses of Nyquil a night (once at bedtime, once ~4am) to subdue the cough and get to sleep.  So, we discontinued the lisinopril."


"Didn't help much."


"I'm 21 years old and I have very irregular and almost uncontrollable bleeding. After giving birth to my daughter, I decided to try Mirena hearing only good things about it. And after using it for almost 3 years now, I've had no bleeding and no cramping. I can honestly say that using this product, I've never been happier. I highly recommend this form of birth control to any woman."


"Prescibed Xanax for my anxiety and panic disorder.  This drug is a God send for me as I take it along with BuSpar and only when those escalating anxiety and panic monsters show their faces.  It is fast acting and will help to prevent you from going to the full blown attack.  The downsides is that the doctors do not like to write the scripts for this."


"My appetite is less, my cravings for sweets is less and I have lost 25 pounds since Christmas."


"Since taking Lexapro for my anxiety I have not had any heart palpitations."


"I have had the implant now for over 6 months. I have not had to use a condom once. I do get very moody and I have not had my period once since they put it in my arm. I still get cramps and my back hurts a lot and I have gain a bunch of weight."


"Enbrel has done a fantastic job of relieving the inflammation and pain associated with my severe RA. I began Enbrel three weeks after surgery unrelated to RA. Almost overnight the inflammation in my hands and the painful joints disappeared after the first injection. Have not experienced any bad side-effects to date, other than some minor sinus issues. I eat raw local honey each day, two tablespoons morning and evening to help keep me healthy. Am on Methotrexate 10 mg injection once a week, as well as Enbrel 50 mg injection once a week. Tried going off Methotrexate, but was back on it after ten days as apparently Enbrel alone is not quite enough to treat my RA."


"Male, 5-foot-7, age 41. SW 306, now 283 (23 lbs) over 10 weeks. This is an AWESOME experience for me--NO side effects or constipation, just weight loss. I hate to sound like a commercial over here, but $90 a month is a small price to pay for feeling pretty freaking good. I'm leaving food on my plate at every meal, drinking Diet Snapple now instead of Coke (except Saturdays), and am walking to work and back every day (12,000 steps/day according to the FitBit)--but I did all that before Contrave and saw no results. Now I finally am. It's weird to say, but I embrace that 'hungry' feeling now, and feel THAT's when I'm making progress; whereas before, hunger was a problem that needed to be solved. Walking is easier now that I'm lighter!"


"I have taken Lipitor for over two years. HDL are 76 total cholesterol is 147. Appears to be working properly. Have full blood tests every six months."


"I was prescribed Cymbalta after taking Zoloft for a few months. Zoloft was horrible but when my prescription was changed to Cymbalta, my anxiety and everything else seemed to lessen. I was more calm in handling situations and my husband seemed pleased with the change in my attitude. For the first week while on Cymbalta, the experience was horrible. I had all the side effects listed and more but I was determined to stay on it. It only lasted a week then things became more clear. The only thing I FEAR is the withdrawals. I've experienced it accidentally when the medication wasn't available to me. "


"I was prescribed Klonopin two weeks ago by my neurologist to help with migraines. My best friend was murdered a month ago and dealing with that stress has caused me to not be able to let my mind slow down enough to sleep which triggers migraine attacks. I find the Klonopin does help me sleep at night but I feel my mind racing with the stress of my friends death while I'm awake so I'm dealing with headaches still while I'm awake."


"in 2005 at age 61, I had breast cancer.  32 radiation treatments later and it was decided NOT to prescribe a post-cancer med because of continuing menopausal hot spells   oncologist prescribed Venlafaxine 75mg two times a day.   as an RN  I kept a hair dryer in my locker for when my hair would become drippy wet during hot spells.
it is now 2014 and I do not experience the hot spells any longer!   My moods are totally better and more positive...I know it sounds weird, but if I miss a dose, my mood plummets.  Once, while on a trip, I had a terrible reaction when I ran out of my prescription and went without Venlafaxine for 3 days!  The doctor knew immediately I was in withdrawals. Yucky spaced-out symptoms."


"I have been on multiple medications for the burning and tingling and shooting pains in lower legs.
Finally have found the most rewarding relief.  I seen a endoctronologist  and she ordered a nutriotional drug called Metanex.  I take 1 capsule twice a day and the Elavil 50 mg at bedtime.  I give thanks to God and that's it.  unbelievable relief in the symptoms I have suffered with for over a year.  anyone with these symptoms should look into getting there Dr to order the Metanex for them in conjunction with the Elavil."


"I had a myometomy over 7 years ago. I had a relief of not experiencing abdominal pain, heavy bleeding, blood clots and cramping when having my menstrual cycle. Fast forward 7 years later- I have those same symptoms---abdominal pain, heavy bleeding, blood clots and cramping. I KNEW my fibroids grew back! After extensive testing (ultrasound) it was confirmed by my doctor. She said the fibroid was on the OUTSIDE of my uterine wall and not on the inside. She gave me options- surgery or birth control. I chose birth control and she put me on Junel 1/20. So far, very little cramping and NO BLOOD CLOTS and ABDOMINAL PAIN. Mind you, I still take ibuprofen but, I'm more physically outgoing and not bed ridden or curled up into a ball."


"Thank God, for this wonderful medication. I am allergic to literally every other medicine that may be used to treat bladder infections, I have allergies to almost all antibiotics making it very difficult to treat me when I get sick. I was told by my Dr there were no other options literally to treat me with when he took one last look before having to admit me to hospital for I.V. treatment when he said wait, there is one option left called Monurol and he prescribed it, I was a little hesitant at first due to the fact it is only a single dose treatment but I was wrong. Monurol started taking symptoms away in 5 hours after treatment, and by day 3 completely cured my severe urinary tract infection. This medicine is amazing. Thank God for Monurol."


"I am on my 2nd pack, I recently switched from Seasonique. I am happy with both, I don't see any differences between one or the other. This is a great product since you only get a period every 3 months."


"I've only been on this medication 1 wk and I've gained 10lb..I haven't gained weight in over 5yrs. I'm extremely bloated, water retention, headaches and severe cramping..I want to give it a chance but I'm 42 and these symptoms aren't tolerable. I feel bipolar and on edge..I'm scatter brained and very emotional....no bueno!!!"


"Hey everyone! I wanted to help ease some worries by sharing my experience. My partner and I had sex on May 3rd. He completely finished in me. We immediately went to the drug store and took a Plan B within and hour of our incident. And then the waiting began. I had no symptoms at all. The waiting was excruciating. Later on around May 26th I got a UTI.  Around this same time I was starting to really worry about my period. I took a pregnancy test (or 10) and they all came back negative. Still waiting and waiting (and freaking out). I had no signs of pregnancy and no signs of a period. Well my period finally came on June 3rd, exactly a month after taking the Plan B. So if you're freaking out you should be fine, don't freak out until you have to."


"Got it fitted over a year ago and can't complain. Yes, the periods are heavy on it but regular and predictable. Btw, for all the negative reviews here that sound as if the same person wrote it during the same timeframe, read the label - it is non hormonal! It also says that the periods will get heavier but more regular. It's much better and safer than having foreign hormones being released into your body for sure, do the research. Of course, it may not be for everyone and especially not for those that still want to have kids!!! But there is no need to write fake bad reviews for the only non- hormonal protection there is on a market for millions of women to be safer."


"I had Nexplanon placed on March 1st, 2015. The first 3 months I had no period and was feeling great. But by the 4th month I started feeling depressed, very moody, episodes of anxiety, would cry for no reason. I did not feel like myself at all! After a year of having it in, I finally had it removed yesterday. It is truly amazing how much better I feel without the Nexplanon. I had no idea how badly it was affecting me physically and mentally. I do not recommend this to anyone!!!"


"I was very skeptical about taking Skelaxin but once I gave it a try I instantly knew that it was going to help me with my muscle spasms."


"Prozac is a wonderful medicine. I started on it 1 year ago and took it for about 4 months and stopped because I was feeling great. Depression returned and I am on it again. I felt difference in a few hours after taking the first pill! Prozac made me feel like a happy person again. All my worries and obsessive thoughts faded away. They are there in the back of my head but they are only as thoughts nothing to worry about every minute of my life. It works great for me!"


"I love this it is my miracle on a bottle. I was extremely skeptical when my doctor brought it up. I had never in my 58 years used any weight loss med. There are challenges but I no longer think about food. I can turn down sweets and I no longer drink any soda. I eat way less and my body lets me know what it needs. I have lost 40 lbs in 5 months. I too suffered side effects especially when I went to 4 pills a day. So for a month I took the 4 pills but I broke them up 1 pill at a time. That was the only month I did not lose weight. But when I started back to the correct dosage no more side effects and the weight started coming off. Hang in there. For me it works."


"This stuff is absolutely amazing.  I've been on enbrel, stelara, humira, methotrexate, topicals, and none of them have ever done this well.  Within 3 days of the first injections I started to see clearing.  I thought, no way!  But it has only continued to get better.  I'm about to inject my week 5 dose and most of my areas are scale free.    My self esteem has gone way up.  My wife isn't complaining about flakes in the bed.  No bloody spots on the sheets from picking.  I can wear dark colored shirts, short sleeves, no sleeves again; and not be concerned about people staring.

Yes, the injection stings.  Yes sometimes the injection leaves a swelling under the skin.  But for me, it is completely worth it."