"I'm 61.  Late last year, I began having very painful osteoarthritis in both knees.  Dr. said I'm nowhere near bone on bone, but I could hardly move.  I got cortisone shots which helped, but I still had pain and could hardly walk. I felt 100 years old.  I just completed a series of Euflexxa and I am walking normally again!  I have over 40 stairs in my house and I am so far back to normal!  This has been a lifesaver. I thought I was permanently disabled but I'm walking with no pain."


Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation

"I was at a convention in Palm Springs when I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation.  Could not breathe, excruciating pain, scared to death.  When I got to the ER my heart was beating at 180 beats per minute.  The doctors told me the only thing that probably saved me from having a stroke was that I was already on Coumadin as I have a genetic blood disorder, factor 5 Leiden which means I will be on Coumadin for the rest of my life.  My doctors are so cautious that they actually had a bird's nest inserted into my vena cava just in case a clot were to ever break lose.  I have never had problems in the 6 years I have been on Coumadin.  My INR is always at 2.5 which is considered perfect since my target range is between 2.0 and 3.0."


"Used as a light sedation for cataract surgery.  It was marginally effective during the first procedure and had almost no effect for the second procedure a week later."


"I am pregnant and found out I had genital herpes on new years eve from my boyfriend giving me oral sex with a cold sore on his lip.it burned so bad when I went pee I had painful blisters and bumps and awful itching with a nasty discharge and swelling.obgyn gave me valtrex 1gm to take twice a day. On day one the painful swelling I had in my labias went down a lot. By day two the burning was gone and the big blisters went down until they were super small. The itching also got a lot better. Day 3 blisters and bumps scabbed over. It's now day four and all I had left is dried up tiny scabs over where two of the blisters were and they don't hurt at all. Bumps are gone. Basically my vagina looks and feels almost normal again."


"Nexplanon is supposed to be a 3 year birth control, to where you have no period for 3 years. I HAVE BLED for the ENTIRE 3 years. I don't mean regular periods, I mean continuous bleeding for 3 years solid. I went to the doctor about my bleeding. They prescribed me oral birth control to regulate the excessive bleeding caused by my birth control implant. I got the implant on Medicaid at the end of my pregnancy, Medicaid DOES NOT cover the removal. The only plus side is that I never got pregnant."


"Works super fast and well. Gets rid of my migraines fast when I take with a Motrin 800, BUT......it makes me sweat buckets. I took it at work before my shift and 2 hours later my migraine was gone but I had sweated through 2 shirts and was visibly dripping. It was pretty bad. It does it every time I take it so I try not to use it if I can help it."


"If you are serious about making a change in you're life then this pill would be a good starting point. The first week is tough. It made me very nauseous, but if you put up with it, you're body adapts and you feel a lot better around week 2. It cuts you're food intake in 1/2. Cravings are gone. it also has made me want nothing but water. I usually drink a Pepsi in the morning and I no longer have a craving for that. Water only. I do get a bit sleepy, I believe that's from the pill. No headaches. I recommend this pill if you're serious about wanting to make a change and are not a cry baby."


"I was tired of going to dermatologists who would only say to me take this medication, it may work but who knows, spend your money. Until I found the dermatologist who prescribed me this medication. It helped me tremendously to clear out acne and as one of the dermatologists I visited diagnosed as "Milia". In a span of 1-2 months the acne around my nose, cheekbones and chin cleared out, I had some redness, but it was only natural. I also used topic lotions such as epiduo."


"I have been on Lorazepam for about 2 years for severe anxiety due to job loss.  I take 2mg daily and this medication really helps.  Helps for sleeping at night, no side affects. Tried some other medicines in the same class, but only Lorazepam seems to do the job."


"At first I thought this was a miracle drug because it cleared up my hormonal cystic acne FAST. My skin was flawless after just one month. However, the side effects were terrible. I was so lethargic I could barely do anything, I would sleep most of the day, always lightheaded, my cycle was completely out of whack, and I gained weight like crazy. I just didn’t feel right at all. When I went back to my doctor, she said Spiro can’t be the culprit of all my side effects (mainly the weight gain) and so she kept me on it, but lowered it from 100mg to 50mg. I disagreed and stopped taking it. After a week of being off of it, my energy & happiness totally returned. My skin is no longer perfect but I’d rather have acne than be fat and lifeless."


"This drug has a higher efficacy if several things are also implemented at the same time. 1. eliminate foods you are intolerant (3 months to indefinitely) 2. while healing (3 months min) eliminate gassy hard to digest foods like cruciferous, onions, beans, alcohol, sugar alcohols, etc... 3. replete zinc - diarrhea depletes zinc and zinc deficiency perpetuates diarrhea 4. take a gentle fiber like acacia 5. take a high potency probiotic (vsl#3 and florastor) along with the fiber in between xifaxan doses and continue this while healing (at least 3 months) or longer. 6. address motility issues and hypochlorhydria and poor digestive enzyme production - if you aren't digesting properly if facilitates s.i.b.o. 7. NO TOBACCO!!"


"I had serious depression. Feel cured with Effexor and on my way to a full life."


"I've been using Ziana since May every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and there are no results. It is now the end of July and my acne is worse. I read on the website,just today to apply it every night, nothing on there says every other night like my doctor said. I have been battling acne for 17 years and this is getting stressful. I have gone through every treatment you can think of and now I'm starting to give up. I've even looked this bad."


"I had my first migraine and prescribed Fiorinal 40 years ago and back then, then they were occasional.   As I've gotten older, they are more frequent.  This is a problem for my neurologist because Fiorinal is on the restricted use list, here in New York.  We switched me to Fioricet and for three years, that was OK, but then the Tylenol started bothering my liver.

Got a new script for Fiorinal and to my surprise, it only comes in capsule form and in my opinion, does not work as well.  I hope they will bring back the tablet form.  The tablet works the best and I can't understand the need to change to a capsule.  Why reinvent the wheel?"


"Restiril  for sleep"


"I have been taking this birth control for about 6 years. I originally was taking Lo Seasonique, but had to switch to this as it is the generic option.

I began taking this in high school after suffering from crippling cramps, and missing school due to these symptoms. The first three months were full of spotting (which I was warned of ahead of time). After my first pack, my body started to get used to this BC.

It is a low dosage of hormones, which works great for my body right now. One thing I have noticed is that if I don't take my pill at exactly the same time each day, I do begin spotting for a day or two. There have been a few occasions where I have forgotten, or taken it 3 or so hours late, which has caused spotting to begin."


"It hasn't made me sick or caused acne. I went to the doctors twice from urinary tract infection since I've been on it. I've been taking it for a month now and my mood has changed severely. I have no interest in sex at all, I get dry and I have no intention of wanting to do it. I feel stressed and depressed and I've never been like that. I feel bad for my boyfriend and its been ruining our love life. I'm calling my doctor to switch as soon as she is available. When they say birth control doesn't affect your mood, they are wrong! Read the other reviews."


"
Afrin is great and it works in seconds.  Just don't use it more than 3 days in a row or you'll be more stuffed up than you were before you started."


"I have tried them all and this one is no better. Cramps and gas, that's it!  Ugh!"


Osteolytic Bone Metastases of Solid Tumors

"Been on it for about 4 years.   Very little side effects.  Maybe some lower back pain but I have terrible mets to bones almost everywhere that I could hardly tell if this med adds to pain.   No other problems.  I have been getting it for so long that they cut it back to every three months about 2 1/2 years ago.  Worried about necrosis to the jaw."


"I was prescribed the Z-pack (5 day) and I'm on my third day.  I still have that rattle in my chest and unable to sleep at night. May have to change since this seems to not be working for me. This is unusual because it worked wonders in the past."


"I first had SVT when I was 13 but undiagnosed until 18. I had episodes that lasted 1-36 hours. Episodes occurred 1-5 times/month. Average BPM was 190 and upon reaching 235  BPM I would start to loose consciousness. I tried all varieties of maneuvers to trigger the SVT to stop but none worked. If it laster longer than an hour I was transported to the ER where I was given Adenosine to restart my heart. I was given an Rx for Metoprlol Tartrate a few months before my first ablation when I was 20. I was started on 25mg/day. 9 days after my ablation, I had more episodes and was bumped up to 50mg, 100mg, then 150mg/day before my second ablation when I was 21. Had it been unsuccessful, I'd have been switched to an Ace-inhibitor."


"My Dr prescribed me phentermine 30mg & I'm also getting B12 injections weekly. I took the pill on 01/13 weighing 184. It has helped me suppress my appetite and curb my cravings. I also work out and try to stay under a 1500 calorie diet my Dr advised me to cut out sugars and carbs. I weighed myself today 01/14 (I didn't want to but was just curious) and I weigh 180. I know this is only day 2. But so far it's working!! My goal is to weigh 160! Good luck everyone on your weight loss journey"


"SAMe works fast. I feel some relief the first day I take it. My Mom passed away and I was having trouble with depression. It takes the edge off the depression so I can function. However after a few months I started to get nerve pain. Sharp, stabbing pain (like a bee sting)in extremities-I quit the med and the  pain slowly went away. It took a few weeks to be completely gone."


"My physician gave me some sample packs to try for my heavy periods.  I had my tubes tied 10 yrs ago so I didn't need it as birth control.  Started my pack the first day of my period as directed.  I almost gave up and quit taking as my period lasted 10 days!  But after that everything was fine.  No side effects and no periods.  Unfortunately I went to fill my prescription and my out of pocket cost is $65. "


"I just used this because I felt like I may have a slight yeast infection but after reading the reviews I literally just went and tried to get it out of me"


"When I was about 23, I started getting horrific migraines out of nowhere that would incapacitate me for days at a time. My neurologist couldn't find anything wrong and I tried several medications (some would take at least 12 hours to have an effect). The only medication that ever successfully treated my migraines was Maxalt and it pretty much gave me my life back. It would still take at least an hour to work but it was really a life changer. Ultimately, I sought an ENT and after I had sinus surgery (and corrected my deviated septum) in 2011, my migraines never returned. But if they ever did come back, I would be running to Maxalt as my savior again!"


"I was on the pill for 6 months, and this was my first time taking birth control pills. For the first month or two, I found myself feeling nauseated quite often, but I suppose that was just my body getting used to it. And for the first month, I spotted for 1 day and I didn't have my period for the whole time I was on the pill. Before taking birth control, I often got severe menstrual cramps, but with no periods on the pill, I had no cramps at all. One bad side effect was the feeling of being bloated..ALL THE TIME. I also had some weight gain as well, probably about 7-10 pounds in 6 months. I got off the pill a month ago and my periods have started again so I'm sure it was the pill that caused my lack of menstruation."


"I'm just finishing up my 3rd pack of alesse!! Before starting alesse I read a lot of reviews to know what to expect but for me it's been really good! I'm 18, about 105lb, and the most I was concerned about was getting bad acne on this pill. For me, I've had clear skin my whole life and didn't want to make it worse. The first week of taking this birth control I broke out on my forehead and it really freaked me out. It all cleared up within a few days though and I haven't had worse acne than before taking the pill. My only side effect is sex drive has gone down quite a bit, I didn't really think about this one until I had it for myself. Also very dry but nothing that lube can't fix! boobs have grown about a cup size too haha"


"This medication has made a tremendous difference in my life.  My pain was due to arthritis and none of the drugs prescribed for this condition worked.  After two weeks on Lyrica I feel like a different person and my back is back to normal."


"I have arthritis in my knee. I had so much pain I walked with a heavy limp. I just turned 51. I don't want to have a knee replacement so I tried steroid injections, didn't work. I was recommended synvisc injections and It gave me relief along with 1200 mg. Fresh health care pure turmeric with bioperine. Amazon sells 3 mo. supply for $20. Mix 2 caps (broke open of course)
with olive oil, enough to bind it and take it that way for max obsorbtion.  That stuff is amazing with the injection I can do what I want most of the time."


"I started phentermine on 3/6/14 at 254lbs and now 5/3/14 228lbs. I'm so happy still long way to go. Dry mouth is all I have. I eat 1200 calories per day, and do not take the pill over the weekend. Good luck."


"I've been on Xiidra for 3 months on the recommendation of my ophthalmologist.  I am using it along with Restasis as it is supposed to boost the effectiveness of the Restasis.

I can't wait to stop taking it in a few weeks (time recommended by my doctor) because of the side effects.  There is burning and a bad taste that can occur all day long.  For me the bad taste doesn't go away.  The viles are easy to use just that you can't make the product last beyond a day.  These drops are not for everyone."


"I was on this pill for about 8 or 9 months, and did not like it.  I was constantly having break-through bleeding, I felt as though I was bleeding all month long.  I gained a lot of weight and had terrible headaches about 3 to 4 times a week."


"I started drinking 4 years ago and before I knew it , it turned into a binge drinker. I started out with 30 pack of beer and a liter of hard alcohol that I drank straight. Well the beer made me sick So I switched to just drinking vodka straight and a chase of diet soda. When I drank , and I'd binge for up to 5 days, I'd not touch food. After 4 years of going from beer, vodka, tequila, 101 wild turkey and gin ( I'd get the half gallon) to unknown amount of visits to the ER , and loosing control of bladder/ bowel function my hubby said this is it I'm bringing you to the ER and my blood alcohol was .309 They gave me Librium and xanax saved me!! Im now on Antabuse, works wonders for me, going on a month now. Good luck "


"I couldn't be on this pill for more than three days. I started taking it because I liked the thought of only having a period once every three months. Almost immediately I got extremely exhausted, nauseous, fluctuating body temperatures, overwhelming sadness, a heavy feeling in my chest, and on the third day I had a panic attack at work so I decided to stop taking it. I felt 100x better when I woke up this morning after not taking it last night. I know you're supposed to give it time to work but I have never reacted that horribly to birth control before."


"For pained Multiple Sclerosis sufferers who get no pain relief from the common Carbamazamine treatments, I have found it works perfectly but at high doses. I take 300mg. morning & night to get complete relief.

Completely free under Spanish National Health System as it is classified for "critical" use in patients."


"Only been on this about a month but I'm not pregnant so that's good! But in the beginning I did have diarrhea and abdominal pain I had very light spotting barely anything at all. I do believe this has made me gain some weight tho which I do not like but other than that I feel fine mentally!"


"I've been on it for 7 months now and it has been a good experience. At first I was scared to take it due to the possible side effects, and weight gain! Only the first month I experienced mild headaches and morning sickness but I think it was my body adjusting to it. No weight gain at all which makes it great, my periods are regular always on time, and cramps got better. The only thing I noticed that I get emotional the first week of starting a new package, but it helps having a very comprehensive boyfriend other than that the pill is great! I enjoy my sex better, without stressing of getting pregnant! I'll soon be getting my 8th and 9th package."


"Yes it's effective, however, the taste is so putrid. I threw up after taking the final sip of my first round last night. It is 6:30am and I'm working on the 2nd round. My head is killing me. There has to be a better way to do this. My stomach is making crazy noises. Scopes scheduled for 12:50 this afternoon, it's gonna be a long day!!"


"I struggled with anxiety and panic disorder most of my life.  As a child, I was unable to eat in the cafeteria or read aloud because I hated to be watched by others.  Progressively it got worse, peaking when I graduated from college and got my real job.  Having tried Buspar, Effexor and Lexapro with no progress but a whole lot of weight gain, I gave up.  Finally my doctor offered me 0.5 mg Klonopin prescription and it has been life changing.  I have been taking it for about 8 months.  My only issue is that he is still suggesting another SSRI which I'm tired of trying.  Now he's suggesting Paxil which I don't want.  I just want to stick with what I know works right now which is 0.5 mg Klonopin as needed."


"I have (what I think) is my first yeast infection ever. I'm using a knock off 3 day cream but it has the exact same percent of medication in it as the name brand. I'm currently on night 2, it feels worse than the actual yeast infection. Both nights, it didn't bother me until I woke up in the middle of the night and had to go pee. The first night I wiped because I was unaware of what was about to happen, and seconds later I felt the worst burning, itching sensation that I've ever felt. I literally sat on the toilet crying for like an hour because of how bad it hurt. Here I am on night 2 and the exact same thing is happening. The pain is not worth the minor relief you get throughout the day. I feel like pills would be a much better option."


"Works great! Lasts longer than Adderall XR and gets me through my 12 hours shift as a nurse. No crash at the end of the day."


"Before Adderall couldn't keep a job longer than a few months, I changed majors in college over 6 times, I couldn't finish anything in my life. Four years ago I went through a divorce and knew I was going to have to work full-time to support myself. I went to my doctor and told him everything, I was diagnosed with severe adult ADD and prescribed 20mg of Adderall xr once a day. Today, I am still at the same job, have been promoted, and in school to finish my master's degree. I can honestly say if it wasn't for Adderall I have no idea where I would be. I now take 20mg xr two times a day and have for the last three years it still works great. Lately my moods have been all over the place so seen a psychiatrist and am starting lexapro in addition"


"I have been taking this medication for a month now and I it works wonders for me. I had tried every over the counter product for constipation and it finally got to the point that my GI said I was becoming dependent on laxatives. I'm an active 26yr old but I have had two major surgeries on my stomach. The second surgery ended with me needing half of my bowel removed. I'm content with this medication. I worry about getting dependent years down the road. The only thing I don't like about this medicine is that after I take it my bowel sounds are unreal. It wakes me up from my sleep. I haven't had any other side effects that were listed above, luckily. I'd recommend it. "


"I've been going to AA mtgs for 2 yrs and have relapsed over and over again. I finally ask my doctor if there was anything I could try to help me stay sober- well she prescribed acomprosate and I've had not had the desire to pick up a drink... It is working for me.... However I do 3-4 AA mtgs... I thank my Higher Power and science for finding such an awesome medicine... I recommend it to those who are still drinking and want to find a way to remain stopped . You have nothing to loose and a new life to gain. Well my experience"


"I am 86 & have Wet Macular Degeneration. I had the 1st injection of eylea into my "good" left eye on Tuesday morning, September 8, 2015. Wednesday night, approximately 36 hours after the 1st injection I had a significant bleed in the injected left eye. I went back to the doctor the next morning who verified the bleed but insisted the eylea did not cause it and that it's lucky I just had the injection. I saw another retina specialist who said that it does happen that people get bleeds after the eylea. When I asked about eylea and infection, he said I'm worried about infection when I already got a bleed. He said I have to way up the risks before further treatment especially because my left eye is the only one with some vision left."


"This medication has made my life so much more bearable. It is not a miracle drug. I still have pain, but now I can get around and do things for myself."


"I've been taking Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 for almost 6 months now for the sole purpose of birth control. While it has never failed me in regards to contraception, it has given me crazy mood swings, sharp cramps, and intense sudden headaches that sometimes become migraines. I'm talking migraines so bad that I have to close my eyes and crawl to get anywhere I need to go, if I can even move at all. It has been an emotional and painful 6 month trial, and I'm done with this contraceptive."


"I did physical therapy, icing, resting, every technique to try to stop the pain in my knee. I have osteoarthritis as well. This medication was the only thing that worked and stopped the pain in my knee.  I am so happy my doctor prescribed this drug for me."


"Miracle over the counter drugs for migraines. It makes me wonder why I haven't heard about this drug until I saw the commercial on TV lol/

Don't drink coffee with this though, it made me very shaky--to the point where my latte was visibly shaking in my grasp :("


"I've been on it for about 3 months. I have a noticeable increase in fatigue, and my appetite is less, sometimes bordering on nausea(not necessarily a bad thing). I can't argue with the results, though. AIC dropped from 7.8 to 6.1 in just a few months."


"This is my first day starting this pill. I switched from the implant in my arm to this pill because I was told it would help with my acne and my heavy periods! I am hoping this will help and work I will keep you posted on my experience after 2 weeks!! I hope I have good luck like a lot of the woman on here saying it helped with  acne and periods."


"This was without a doubt one of the most painful experiences I have encountered in my 65 years.  I had it last January.  The shot itself was not bad, but immediately after the shot, the pain around the knee was excruciating.   I pretty much lived with pain twice as bad as before I had the shot for the next eight or ten weeks.  Staying off of it, icing it and pain killers were the only help.    Eventually the pain slowed down, but I would recommend that people look carefully and study the possible side effects before doing it.  I  had a partial knee replacement in July (six months ago) and the results are spectacular...  I am walking, doing water aerobics and extremely active without any pain."


"I have tried a lot of different antidepressants in the past few would work but stop working for a while. I even took one where it just simply made me feel like I didn't want to be bothered with any one.  The sound of someone's voice made me cringe and if someone touched me I just wanted to ripe their faces completely off. But since I have been on Celexa I feel absolutely excellent and I was taking Abilify with it. With those two combined I would pray with people and counsel with a youth group. Enjoyed the heck out of life much more. But unfortunately I can't afford abilify any more and I have been trying but no luck. I wish a miracle would come my way. But this is just wishful imagination on my part."


"I had shortness of breathe for 2 days. I'm not the type to sit in the emergency room over ever cut and scrape. So I looked for something to help me breathe. I went to the Walgreens and the pharmacy suggested primatene. ITS AMAZING!"


"I have been taking Pradaxa for about one month and have not experienced any side effects."


"Have been type 2 for ten years. Janumet and glipizide controlled the A1C IF I behaved with eating. A1C went up and doctor said Invokana.  I didn't like the idea of what it does - because of what I read, but doc assured me she had many many patients on it with no problems.
Tried the 100mg / day for three months. Didn't notice anything at first. Until now, I realized I had depression coming back after over 20 years on Paxil, exhausted all the time, gastrointestinal pains similar to diverticulitis, and blood review shows almost nothing (A1C 7.5 down to 7.3) BUT cholesterol went way up!
I've had no cholesterol issues for many years on a statin.
I really think that this class of drug is "wishful thinking" on the part of the drug company.  BAD"


"My girlfriend took Take Action exactly 48 hours after unprotected sex. She would have most likely been pregnant if it were not for the pill. She was not on birth control. She had almost no side effects and her period seemed like it would never come. Finally her period came about a month after she took the pill. I believe that the pill reset her cycle, even though it says it will only delay it 1-2 weeks. The pill does work. (My girlfriend is 16, 125 lbs)."


"I had previously been on the shot for 9 months before. I didn't experience any of the horrible side effects of the shot until after my 3rd shot. I had gained 16 lbs. Nonetheless, I decided it was time for a change.
So far my experience has been pleasant. The insertion did not hurt except the numbing. I did not bruise. And it's been long healed. I did have some small pimples pop up, skin irritation that went away in a week. I hadn't had my period since October 2012, shortly after getting the Depo shot. In July 2013, a month after getting Nexplanon, I began spotting. It lasted about 7-8 days. But have not had any spotting/periods since then. I have lost 4lbs."


"I've been taking Skelaxin for my back & neck aches, hip pain, & head pain for years. It works well for my pain. Though it's expensive, so I usually break my tablets in halves in order to save."


"I've tried lots of different medicines for depression. I've been on Wellbutrin for about 6 years with success, added Effexor for anxiety; had a good few years. Then I went down hill, and have been trying many others since to find a good combination for me. I tried a few others without any good results, my psychiatrist had me try Viibryd. I felt a bit better for a few weeks at first, now I'm not sure it's doing anything at all. I upped my Wellbutrin again and that made a little difference with my energy, but I'm still just sad and depressed at all times. Now I have to try other medicines! Nice to know it worked for some."


"I was unfortunately diagnosed in February 2015 with HSV-2 when I experienced my first outbreak. It was horrible and devastating. I continued to get outbreaks monthly until I had enough and finally went to my doctor in July of 2015. He put me on 1 gram dose of Valtrex daily and I have not had an outbreak since. This drug is a total life saver. Couldn't be happier with the results."


"For 7yrs I have been fighting edema that pitted, I could push my finger in my leg over a half a inch.  Went to several specialists, had everything in my body tested, checked, scanned and probed, I was miserable! 20lbs or more of water weight, that made me gain more weight due to trying to fight the water weight. Several diuretics pills, I still take 2 that still did not remove all the edema.  I asked my doctor about Apex due to all the weight gain, since all medical test were good including my heart, he agreed. I was given phentermine 37.5, I noticed the first week, my legs, face and body loss of the edema!!  I been on this, quipril, and hydrochloride and I have lost over 35lbs, feel great, I no longer have pain from the pressure of the water"


"Cons: Very painful to insert (I have not had children) and the strings bothered my partner.  I could feel it when bending and being active and had frequent albeit mild cramps during said activity.  Had it removed after a year and a half.

Pros: No period and no pregnancies."


"I am a 33 yr old male, I started taking Vyvanse yesterday and it is the first medication that I have ever taken for anything really. I was B student in school because I refused to do homework, I couldn't concentrate enough to motivate myself to do it and I suffered in college for it. Now I manage restaurants. I am happy with that choice but lately as pressures from work seemed to increase, I chose to see a psychiatrist to help me complete tasks. I am taking 50mg a day, I usually wait until noon to dose since I work until 1 am most nights. So far, so good, a little jittery but it is new to my system. Slight loss of appetite but nothing that concerns me. I am happy with my choice so far."


"I'll give it a few stars because it made my UTI symptoms BETTER.. However did NOT clear up the infection! I just finished up the bottle after taking twice a day for ten days. Yet 2 days later I am feeling the terrible symptoms all over again, like nothing has changed. Will be going back to the Dr tomorrow for a stronger medication."


"I was suffering from constant fatigue, possibly depression-related, in addition to my ADHD when I initially sought treatment. Bupropion really helped me get out of the worst of it, lifting my mood and increasing concentration. Unfortunately, over time it also increased my tics (comorbid Tourette's) and I developed really annoying urinary problems, while the positive effects seemed to wear off, so I discontinued usage."


"I went into the hospital over the weekend for a pancreas attack.  Nothing can be done for you other than pain management.  I was given Demerol via IV and had the best sleep of my life that entire weekend.  It was almost like a great vacation.  It went in the IV, I said bye bye, and fell asleep for hours with no pain.  I loved it, no withdrawal symptoms, no side effects.  "


"I have the stomach virus. It hit me around 10 this morning but I didn't start vomiting until 2. Zofran has somewhat helped. But I'm still so weak & sick. The thought of food makes me sick."


"Geodon has been effective in controlling my hallucinations and paranoia. It does make me drowsy and makes me shake after I take it. I have gained about 30 lbs while on it but it has been the most effective antipsychotic for me to relieve visual and auditory hallucinations and paranoia. I have taken Seroquel, Abilify, and Geodon and this is the most effective for me."


"I lasted 6 days with Nexplanon. Getting the "rod" put in was fairly painless. However, a day after insertion, I began to have shooting pains up from the site through my shoulder and neck along with a KILLER migraine. When I held my hand out, it shook uncontrollably. I was put on an antibiotic in case of infection. A few days later, the pain was still the same and my hand began to go numb even when my arm was stretched out straight. I was SO uncomfortable and could not function because of the continuous migraine (it would not respond to any pain reliever). I had my Nexplanon taken out and suspect it was placed on a nerve. The hormones most likely caused the 5 day long migraine, so I will NOT be having it put back in."


"I react to every antibiotic out there. Levaquin is the only one I can take with no side effects. This is an excellent drug and gets rid of my urinary tract infections fast, with no yeast infection after it."


"Good for breakthrough pain..take 7 of the 30mg a day and use 2-75mcg of the Fentanyl Patches as well for Extended Relief. It has been my best regimen so far and I've tried a lot of different kinds and combination to ease my pain. It's hard though because you can tell how much it helps when you miss a pill."


"Zero effectiveness.  BEWARE!!!  This inhaler will not rescue you from an asthma attack.  This is dangerously ineffective."


"very effective medicine"


"Viibryd has honestly changed my life for the better. I've had depression and anxiety for 5 years. I was going to therapy (and I still do), but it was recommended I try some medication because I was not really feeling any better and I was very hesitant. I did 5mg for 2 weeks, 10mg for a week, 20mg for a week, and now I'm on 40mg. I experience NO side effects. No diarrhea or nausea like most people have at the beginning. Not only did my anxiety come under control when I started the 20mg, but I feel happy now. My sex drive has been normal and I've actually lost weight since I started Viibryd since I don't have the urge to eat everything now. It's definitely worth a try."


"I have had fibromyalgia now for more than 20 years and my back pain was getting out of control. I had been taking a low dose of Lyrica (25mg) for some years, along with a cocktail of about 15 other drugs. I did some research, and came up with the fact that Lyrica was licensed for fibromyalgia, and took this to my doctor, who thought it would be an idea to try increasing the dose. After 3 months I am now up to 100mg night and morning, and am getting reasonable pain relief. However, I have severe side effects,the worst one being disturbed sleep every night through foot and leg cramps. I only have to stretch my legs slightly and it starts. Am getting disrupted sleep every night because of it. "


"I wanted to share my experience with others who suffer from acne because these reviews were the only thing that kept me hopeful during my initial stages of spirolactone.  I'm a 30 year old woman who suffered from back acne since the age of 21. I tried EVERYTHING (besides accutane) to clear it up. Nothing got rid of my problem. I felt like the older I got the worse it got.  I had cystic acne all on my upper back, neck and shoulders.  It was embarrassing and humiliating. I've been on spirolactone for 3 months and I could cry I'm so happy. The initial breakout was bad but I stuck with it and I'm so happy I did. I'd say I'm 90% clear. If you are a woman suffering from hormonal acne you need to try this, it's a life saver!"


"I was diagnosed with reactive arthritis April 2005 (bacterial arthritis) following salmonella food poisoning. Since reactive arthritis is not a well-known disease there were no drugs for me to take with the exception of massive doses of prednisone. However in January of 2008 my doctor started me on a trial of Humira. It is now 7 months later and I am a different person. The injections are really painful so my pharmacist takes it out of the fridge 45 minutes before and it is virtually pain free."


"After a few days Flomax did work and increased my stream. I was unable to orgasm or ejaculate on this drug. If you have no interest in sex it does work. I took lowest dosage. I believe it was .04 MG I stopped taking the drug.  Going to Dr. to try another."


"I had severe itching in mouth and vaginal mucousal membrane. Progressively the painful mouth sours started developing."


"I had my  first depo shot on july 2016 and i have never had periods which to me was great because I hate the cramps I get during periods. For the past 3months I have been having terrible mood swings. No sex drive, but the worst was the past 1 week, painful cramps that I couldn't get out of bed. I don't recommend this to anyone."


"I liked the idea of the Skyla IUD but I had nothing but problems with it since after the first two months. I had a constant BV infection that was treated over and over but would not go away. My partner would feel the IUD during sex the last few weeks I had the IUD. Not sure why all of a sudden but I thought it was coming out. He would feel it more and more and it was very uncomfortable for us both. I would bleed and cramp pretty bad after sex as well. (I had Skyla for a total of 8 months) I wish it worked out for me because it was effective and did its job. My body just did not agree with this particular IUD."


"Used for uveitis/glaucoma surgery. Good for very minor discomfort, but makes me tired. I seemingly have more relief with 400 mg, Motrin."


"Tried them all. Few years ago started testim, bad odor and sticky. Then androjel, better. Self-injections, almost too much and I'm 'afraid' of needles self-afflicted. Then back to Testim March 2015 due to insurance. This new Testim absorbs quickly, smell is 100% better than 2 years ago. (Women like, esp older, I'm 52, Some guys notice it but just don't ask). I asked pharmacist about smell. Thought it was added, but he said smell is actually the testosterone. Prob why women take notice. First few days didn't feel right. Headache, stiff neck, etc but all  went away. Highly recommend. Good luck."


"Zovirax is my first choice for treatment of cold sores which I've had since I was a young girl. Using it in conjunction with Abreva helps promote healing from within the sores; and eliminates the crusty/scabbing that comes with cold sores. Abreva is best used at the first sign of any itching (that familiar feeling of onset) apply as directed on the bottle, and your cold sore will be gone without anyone noticing you even have one. I am just getting over one and with Abreva alone it took three days, no scabbing or crusty formation making it unsightly and causing embarrassment."


"Please DO NOT take Minocycline for any condition! I took it for 3 days for acne and I had an allergic reaction to it that was close to anaphylactic shock. It has been a month and a half since I stopped taking it and it has left me with severe anxiety and random paranoia, this has been such a difficult time for me. It's gotten so bad that I can't even go to work or school without having panic attacks. PICK ANOTHER DRUG"


"It works but it can be ineffective in some situations. I've used it for over a year switched from a max of 40 MG to 20 MG twice. It is not effective for me personally to take just one a day, so my doctor prescribed me to take two 20 MG pills of Prozac a day and has proven more effective. There are some things Prozac has not fixed with my obsessive compulsive disorder(OCD) even with taking 2 pills a day."


"A year ago, I was prescribed insulin for my blood sugars, which kept the fasting number at around 356!  When I switched to another family physician, he tried out Onlgyza and Metformin and in exactly 1 week, my fasting blood sugars dropped 200 points overnight and the fasting has been at 100 since then.  I have also lost about 40 pounds....which is a not-so-unfortunate side effect.  My A1c went from 11.8 in September of 2010 to 7.1 in December of 2010.  It is now down to a 6.6 (and another medication was recently added).  NOTHING has ever controlled my blood sugars as well as Onglyza has.  I've lost weight as well, and I feel GREAT!  I am so thankful for switching doctors and for him trying this medication!"


"Tried this product twice to get rid of redness in my eyes. Each time just after applying my eyes started to burn and pretty much felt like this product gave me every symptom it was supposed to cure. My eyes felt terrible and where hard to open at first, but subsided after few minutes."


"Hello everyone I was 13 years old when I started the depo. I finally got off the depo at 28 then turned around and got the 10 year IUD at the age 29. Now I'm 30 years old turning 31 in July. I never been pregnant never had no abortion. Now I want a child and can't even get pregnant. I just don't know what to do. If you know any fertility pills let me know please."


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"There are a lot of negative reviews, so I thought I would share my experience, because I was freaked out before going on it after reading reviews. Just remember, everyone is different. I've been on this birth control now for a little over 2 months. My experience has been overall pretty good-- mild nausea first 2 weeks, a few hours after taking it, (I would say at worst a 4/10). I would suggest taking it before bed, that's definitely helped and literally zero libido, so that really has sucked. Other than that, no other side effects."


"Rowasa is helpful for administering mesalamine to the rectum and lower portion of the colon; my ulcerative colitis is particularly active there (and the Asacol I take is gone before it gets that far).  It is a good complement (for me) to the Asacol and prevents the blood that otherwise often shows up in my stool.

It is rather messy though.  Administering it is a hassle, it tends to drip.

They can give you mild cramps, however these go away if you lie on your left side for a few minutes to allow the medicine to flow into and coat the lower colon (this works fine for me, as I use it before bed)."


"Omg!!!

My crotch is on Fire!!!! I would put this pain close to child birth. As soon as I inserted the cream a minute later I had intense burning and itching. I'm on day one of day 3. Does the pain lessen on the second day? Because if it feels just like the first application I'm tapping out!"


Herpes Simplex, Mucocutaneous/Immunocompromised Host

"It's well worth it to ask your doctor to prescribe 1gm daily Valtrex for recurring cold sores.  You can easily take from your daily prescribed to help immediately when you notice a cold sore start by then taking 1gm 3 times in 24 hours.  The prescription for 3 pills costs the same as 30 days so I recommend to talk to your doctor."


"I was finally diagnosed with clinical depression and anxiety last week. I have been suffering since childhood, but only recently obtained help. The doctors prescribed me Celexa. I've been on it for a few days now and I feel a noticeable difference. I wonder if that's even possible; I've read everywhere that it takes several weeks to notice some changes. Placebo effect maybe? Anyways, I appreciate having a more positive outlook on life and I even found the side effect (lightheadedness) a tad pleasant."


"I am stopping this pill today. I used to take Ortho Tricyclen Lo. Took it from age 16 to 27 but Planned Parenthood decided to stop carrying it so they told me this one was the next best thing they carry. I expected my body to be a little out of whack the first month or 2 but this is ridiculous. I've held out for 5 months hoping I would eventually adjust. Every month my periods have been all over the place starting anywhere from a week early to 3 weeks early with every single pill taken at night right on schedule!. Also heavier bleeding, intense cramps, intense breast tenderness, breakouts on chest and shoulders, no sex drive at all, lethargy. I am done. I'll pay more to get ortho from a regular pharmacy I cannot do this to myself anymore."


"When I experienced lipodystrophy on the insulin pump, my endocrinologist prescribed Toujeo pens for my basal insulin and Humalog pens for my mealtime and correction doses of insulin.

I have always been somewhat brittle but on the toujeo, I was even more brittle.  My doseage of 16 units of Toujeo was too low but an increase of only one unit of one unit per day caused extremely low blood sugars.  In fact in my almost 40 years of Type 1 Diabetes, the lowest blood glucose readings I ever experienced (25 mg/dl) was while on Toujeo.

I am not a medical professional but I would not recommend Toujeo to anyone."


"I have tried Byetta in the past and although it worked it made me really sick.  My doctor wanted me to try Victoza when my A1C came back at 6.2. I have been on it for four days and I have noticed a big difference. I do have nausea and headache, but its been mild and I can deal with it. I no longer have the lows and highs during the day and I am not craving food at all. I hope this works over time, but I find with both of these medicines it works best when you stick to a low sugar, low carb diet and reduces indigestion."


"Great medicine. I was taking 2 or 3 nitros daily. Took first Ranexa and pain just started going away. Now I take 1 or 2 nitros a week. I have 4 blockages at 100 % and 1 at 60% and I hardly have any angina. I learned my limits on what I can do. But I still can drive and work a little in our yard. Ranexa is a miracle."


"UPDATE: Got my implant removed this morning! Planned Parenthood rocks!! Super fast and courteous!! I'm so excited to be free! I will NEVER get that implant again!"


"This medication actually made my psoriasis worse. It made my skin itch and I recommend that you talk to your doctor and see if this medication is truly right for you. I have heard that it worked wonders for a lot of people. It just didn't work for me."


"My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex around 11pm and he pulled out but I'm not sure if he did it end time. Just to be safe I purchased the pill the next morning and took it at 8am. I started my period 3 days after . The only bad thing about this pill is that I had extremely bad cramps and a little nausea . The pill does work though! I would recommend it!:) don't worry ladies and don't stress out!"


"I was terrified to try this drug after reading a lot of the reviews, but then I remembered that people who've had a bad experience are FAR more likely to post a review.  I reluctantly went in and had the device inserted in my arm, I'm a BIG WUSS so I was super scared! It wasn't nearly as bad as I had imagined, all you really feel is the first needle used to numb the area (kind of like when they draw blood, just a sting) and then after that, it's nothing. The area did bruise pretty badly for about a week and a half (which I was told to expect) and was only slightly painful and awkward.  I got the implant while I  was on my period my period literally stopped a few hours later and I've not had one since! BEST BIRTHCONTROL EVER!!!! JUST DO IT!"


"I have had chronic constipation for 15 to 20 years. My Dr. gave this to me today. I took it and within 4 hours I had a BM..... WOW....to go to the restroom and not strain is amazing to me."


"I am almost finished my first pack of Yaz, at first my acne seemed to be going away but now it's just getting worse. My cheeks are all red and splotchy, I have huge cystic breakouts on my chin. I have tried everything to make my acne go away, it's gotten to the point where I feel so depressed and it's all I think about. I'm hoping after a couple more weeks it will start to improve a bit because right now it is terrible!"


"Pros: not pregnant, cleared my skin up, first pill to not make me nauseous.

Cons: severe anxiety, depression, mood swings are intense, dizziness and light headed, no appetite, sleep issues, headaches and migraines.

I think it's time to try another pill.."


"I would rather deal with 1-3 days per month of cramps than living every single day of my life with acne, female baldness (was getting there anyway), nausea/vomiting, migraine headaches, skin peeling, no sex drive/inability to orgasm, irritability/crying/depression/anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks, shaking, high blood pressure. Omg - stay away from this stuff if you can! "


"I did have some nausea while getting up to the max dosage, and may still have some if I take it on an empty stomach, but it is worth it to me.  I have more energy and more self-control.  I lost 22 pounds, which is 13% of my body fat.  The medicine is pricey, but you cannot put a price on that in my opinion!"


"I have my first colonoscopy tomorrow and I have been given moviprep.
Couldn't eat all day which is the worst bit! Had my first dose at 5pm things started moving 1 hour 30 mins after. Started the second dose at 8pm which I am still trying to get down now (11pm) as it is just making me gag! However it is doing what it is meant to do so fingers crossed tomorrow goes well! I have just been drinking it with orange squash which helps a little. Suffered from some bloating, tummy rumbles and cramps but it was nothing I hadn't delt with before."


"Got the implanon inserted of March last year so had it over a year. At the beginning I bled for a few days an then nothing since! The odd time there would be passive blood but apart from that.. I have gained weight however I partly blame my boyfriend for this for over feeding me! lol. It has done it's job to prevent pregnancy, and my 'sex drive' has been fine if anything has improved since I got the implant. I do however get the odd cramps but it just passes after 20 minutes. Everyone is different and will react differently if it is not for you you can always get it taken out. It is definitely more effective that the pill / condoms so I would recommend this to anyone. Bare in mind it will react differently to different peoples bodies."


"Made me more sick."


"I feel like I am going to itch my legs and feet off. I have a red bumpy rash.  I had better go back to Doctor in the morning. I hate this -  my legs and feet are so swelled up.  Do not take this drug I ended up worse than I was. Thanks FDA"


"This drug changed my life.  Since 6/15 I have lost 85 lbs, changed all my eating habits, went from the obese weight range to the normal weight range.  5 months ago my wife started on Qsymia and she has dropped 60  lbs so far, but more than that it has not been difficult for us, our tastes and habits have changed, and more than that we are enjoying life so much more.  I just had a cholesterol screening and my overall was 126, yes I said 126.  By the way, I'm 65 and my wife is 64, I've had a quintuple bypass and my wife has had a triple and Qysmia was cleared by our Cardiologist before we started it.  It's changed our lives, I wish it had been around 40 years ago."


"Twice I've had dry coughs that weren't helped by OTC syrups. In each case it felt as though I had a bit of dust adhering to wall of my throat. I went for several days without decent sleep because of all the coughing each night. I was miserable. In both cases hydrocodone (once in pill form and once Hycodan syrup) cured the cough and I was able to get a decent nights sleep. If you ever have bronchitis that keeps you up all night coughing, don't waste time being miserable. Go to a doctor."


"I got my first (and last) Depo shot about two and a half months ago. I've had two periods since, but they come a week late, and last about a week and a half. I have terrible cramps and heavy bleeding. My periods are far worse on it than before. When I got my first shot, my doctor only told me that I would spot for the first few months and then my periods would eventually stop, and that the risk of blood clots is low (my mother passed away at 38 from a blood clot, potentially from the use of birth control). I wasn't informed of the side effects, and my doctor didn't take a pregnancy test before she gave it to me, like they're supposed to. "


"I've never had acne until November of last year. Due to large amounts of stress, I broke out all over my forehead and chin. It caused me to get stressed out even more! I went to my doctor to tell her about all the symptoms I've been having due to all this stress and she gave me Differin for the acne. I've only been using it for about 2 weeks now and I've definitely noticed a difference! The left side of my forehead is almost completely cleared up! I remember after only 3 night of using this that I woke up and noticed my acne had gotten worse (this is a good thing, I knew it meant that it was pushing the acne up to the surface to get out). I love this!"


"Weird!  A bizarre full body and brain sensation. I went I and and out of bouts of sleep the first times I used it. While the sensation wasn't pleasant  (I felt sort of high in a not terribly comfortable way) I did get a decent total number of hour of sleep. Still it was weird enough that I didn't want to repeat and only did so again after intervals of several weeks.  In total I took it maybe 4 times.

Took again tonight and again had a long, trippy and not very pleasant initial period then only slept about 5 hours and woke up feeling quite badly.

Sorry, Belsomra, but you are going into the trash."


"I love this! I'm 19 and never had sex or been pregnant. The insertion was honestly just about as painful as an ovarian cyst I had burst less than a year ago. IUD insertion pain lasted for about 2 minutes, and after they took out the long metal tools used to pry open the cervix, I felt kind of nauseous and like I had major period cramps. I laid down for about 5 minutes afterward. Now, three weeks later, my discharge is a bit more than normal and there is blood streaking it, just the lightest tint though. But I absolutely LOVE this birth control.
My mom had hers in for about 5 years but got pregnant after it slipped down, the fetus conceived above the IUD. The baby had a .04% chance of living after removal, and today she is six years old."


"I took it for 2-3 days twice a day and have lost my sense of smell...hope its not permanent.  No med is worth losing the ability to smell."


"After 32 years of almost daily migraine headaches I have been migraine free since taking 25 mg of Metoprolol daily."


"The drug works for what it is supposed to do but I had all kinds of side effects. I had hot flashes, mood swings, headaches, and some dizziness. I am taking Provera along with Clomid in hopes to have a baby. This is my second round and it seems worse than the first one."


"Bystolic is the best for heart rate control, and very effective for my high blood pressure. It's great to have a medication with no negative effects on sexual function.

I'm happy and so is my wife...."


"My blood sugars dropped by at least 9 points the second day on Januvia.  I went from a morning 121 avg to 101, lunch 90 to 79, dinner 141 to 139, bedtime 161 to 150."


"Alright ladies.. This pill is a lifesaver! Me and my boyfriend had an incident when the condom broke. At the time, I was ovulating and I took the Plan B pill within 24 hours. I didn't have any symptoms for about a week, and then I got ALL of them. Tender breasts, abdominal pain, bloating, very weird stomach noises, bad headaches, and very tired. My biggest symptom was being worried though! I am only 16, and I am now not pregnant. This pill works miracles! One relieved lady right here. Good luck to all of you!"


"When I was first diagnosed, I thought I was dying. I take this (200 mg) - 3 times a day with another medicine. I have been pain free for 7 months. I stay drowsy and stagger at times but I can deal with that as long as the medicines continue to help me."


"My dad had MLS and then evolved into Leukemia (AML). He had traditional chemotherapy but had severe complications. He is going into his 4th cycle of Vidaza and he is doing great. His blood cells counts are lower some days of the month but they recover almost to normal. He had trouble with platelets. At the start he had a lot of transfusions (by now he has almost had 200) but in the last months had been fewer, a lot fewer. And the doctor considers that Vidaza starts working after 6th cycle so his platelet count will increase. The doctor considered bone marrow transplant but he decided that since he is in total remission and doing well with Vidaza they will wait until 9th cycle and decide then. He has no side effects but a little fatigue."


"I've struggled with anxiety & depression my entire life, & I was wary of starting sertraline(at age 20) but 50mg a day has changed me for the better. I'm happier, less anxious overall, I got a job, I can do all the things my anxiety wouldn't allow, like answering the phone, going shopping alone, making small talk with people.  There have been some unpleasant side effects, alcohol puts me right to sleep now. I have no appetite (lost about 15lbs) and my sex drive is noticeably diminished. Whatever you do, do not stop cold turkey. 50mg is a very small dose but the withdrawals are hell. I ran out and couldn't get a refill for a week, I was cold sweating through my clothes 24/7, shaky, suicidal, dizzy, and my anxiety was worse than before"


"Amazing! It broke me out the first two months, but by now, at month six, my skin has been completely clear. I use to struggle with PMDD, which gave me really bad depression around my period. Now, I feel so much more stable and my depression and mood swings are gone. No weight gain, I actually lost a few pounds. No bad side effects at all! Would recommend this to anyone if you're looking for birth control with only positive side effects. And of course, I have not gotten pregnant."


"I have had chronic constipation my whole life. I am 52. I have tried EVERYTHING on the market. I have chronic pain (fibromyalgia) and in trying to have some quality of life, I moved on to opioid meds which make the constipation WAY worse. Linzess 290 has changed everything! I take it at 3-5 am (when ever I happen to wake up), I had been on Amitiza 2x/day, which I still take along with 1 oz of George's Aloe in the am, & 3oz before bedtime mixed with 2tsp of Natural Calm (mostly magnesium).  I no longer take senna-s or Mirulax. I go a LOT, 1-2 times per day. No diarrhea, no bloated abdomen,  & no pain. I believe that the aloe (which tastes like water) combined with Linzess & Amitiza have changed my life!! Lots of fruit & veggies & water too!"


"I started Adipex on 8-18-14 & today is 8-25-14. I am down 8 pounds in a week.  I hope this kind of weight loss continues but I'll have to wait & see. I did experience a little bit of nausea for the first few days but it wasn't too bad & dry mouth a little. So far I am pretty pleased."


"I get tension headaches and this does wonders for them. Although it says it can make you drowsy, I have no problem with that. I take it and continue to work all day. I hear it's hard on your liver but I don't take daily, only when I get these tension headaches."


"Worst side effects ever. Took for one week and had such bad gastro effects, deeper depression and anxiety and no sleep, got off it. Am still dealing with gastro side effects three weeks later. Never had this with any other antidepressant."


"I started the NuvaRIng in January, as directed. This is the second birth control I've used (had the pill Seasonale back in 2005, did nothing but spot all the time for six weeks), with the NuvaRing it is easy to insert, easy to remove and doesn't dislodge or fall out unless you might have some other issues. I have not gained weight or had any significant side effects. It made my period A LOT lighter (went from seven days with heavy bleeding to four days of just spotting), and the only downside I can find with it are the cost ($78). Overall I have liked the NuvaRing and would recommend it for use, however this is my experience. Some women may not have the same. We are all different. Very satisfied with the NuvaRing!"


"Switched from Risperdal to treat anxiety and irritability related to depression.  Once I worked up to 10mg dose, I developed a sort of stutter, caused by an inability to move my tongue correctly.  Dropping back down to 5mg made that problem disappear quickly.  Discontinued taking drug due to weight gain (10-15 lbs.)."


"I was on Gianvi before which gave me HORRIBLE mood swings, I put on weight, and I had my period every day. I was then switched to Gildess Fe and I love it. My weight went down and it's east for me to lose weight. I don't really have junk cravings, and I don't get my period. The first month of taking this medicine I spotted every day, but by the second pack all my spotting was gone. Definitely would recommend this medicine."


"This is the only medicine I've ever found to actually work on my tension headaches. I have used it about 2 - 3 times a year for a few to several days in a row to knock out my headaches. This is my 'last resort' medication and for great reason - it works. As someone else posted, if this doesn't work, nothing is going to work. I'm so thankful for this medication."


"I went to de Dr. With an UTI. I got prescribed the genetic for Cipro 500 mg.  first pill i felt fine, secund pild I started to feel a tingling sensation on my forearm and pain on my wrists. Therd pill my arems hurt from the shoulders to the palm of my hands my arms had gotten swollen and I couldn't even stand my watch. I couldn't sleep at night do to the pain on my arms with I thought it was not normal. Next morning befor my next pill i desided to read the side effects of this medication and it say that in some cases it could cause swollen, vomit, nousea, and arm pain. At that moment I stop taking the medication and went baco to my doctor and complain. And i made them to write this med under my allergies so this dosent hapend again."


"I have been using Doryx for a month with the Acanya acne gel and it helped so much I have not had any new pimples (well maybe 1 or 2) since then. It's amazing. I'm 16 years old and my dermatologist first recommended Solydyn, it did not help at all. I'm so glad Doryx is working and it's apparently supposed to get better. The only thing is the pills are really big but other than that, awesome."


"I've been taking Humiria for 2 months and for me it's a miracle drug."


"I hear amazing reviews on this SSRI, but I cannot relate. I am 23 and I love to work out. Zoloft left me zombified with erectile dysfunction. After coming off of Celexa and trying this SSRI I'm pretty sure SSRI's aren't for me. I could not move from my couch and the X-box. I sat there for days no longer WANTING to take care of myself (clean, eat) and I was getting fat. I would speed home every day after work just so I could get to my couch. I slept constantly and binged when I forced myself off the couch. I was lifeless. It brought reality to my world which was amazing! But I didn't have any energy to enjoy it."


"Took for a gum infection after an extraction - no side effects whatsoever and did the job!  Good stuff!!"


"I took Cymbalta for anxiety and depression. Over the years, I took anywhere from 30-120 mg. I think around 60 mg was most effective with fewest side effects, but I still experienced tons of anxiety while on it. At 120 mg, I had bizarre psychomotor symptoms - for example, in order to fall asleep, I had to rock back and forth. The same day that I decreased from 60 mg to 30 mg, I noticed the return of an OCD-style facial tic I hadn't had since middle school (I'm 25). Side effects included drastically increased sweating, "brain zap" headaches, and difficulty finding the right words (which may be permanent, as I've been off Cymbalta for 3 weeks and continue to experience it)."


"Been taking Linzess for 2 weeks now and everyday is watery stools."


"I used Diovan with Metoprolol Tartrate. Had to discontinue the metoprolol because it was interfering with my breathing. Now I feel much better just on the Diovan."


"My son was prescribed this for anxiety and racing thoughts...

Helped initially with improved mood... but very tired. After a week or 2 noticed noticed increase in impulsive behaviour... lying, stealing, cheating, rudeness. Sleep remain reduced and diarrheoa and headaches.

We have finally reduced it off... but still quite emotiinal"


"I'm a 41 year old male, been playing volleyball for many years, and had a minor knee injury and went to the orthopedist to get it checked out. He said I had moderate osteoarthritis in both knees and gave me Orthovisc. One injection per week for 3 weeks, not too bad. A little pinch during the injections but no pain afterward. After a few weeks, I noticed a lot less crunching in the knees, and can squat normally again. I believe it has helped a lot, and I hope it continues! I also started taking cod liver oil (with meals) as I read this helps with joint repair and function. They're pretty cheap at any vitamin store. Good luck and I hope this helps someone."


"First month was great.  Slightly more anxiety but thought it would surpass.  The pill got worse month by month.  More anxiety, more depression.  Weight gain.  nausea/vomiting.  extremely painful periods with crazy mood swings.  Cannot wait for this pack to be over so I can switch."


"Took this medication for one day, that might had painful diarrhea and a lot of gas. This is not a solutions for IBS if it just gives you more pain. Do not recommend if you are able to have semi regular bowel movements. It's just too strong. Gave me heartburn and nausea too."


"This is the best at re-growing hair and works fast."


"I was put on this med back in 2013 as a trial and error. (I have a kidney disease and high blood pressure) - I was also suffering from heavy periods/ovulation pain. So I went on it. And then stopped because it caused my BP to raise after 3 months.

I then tried again in 2016 because I was already on a beta blocker. I have bad break outs, low sex drive, bloating, periods are spotty and went from every 28 days to 22 days. I'm very moody and emotional."


"My implant was inserted in July 2014 and for the first six months, I spotted every day. When that finally stopped, I had no period at all for the following six months. Now it has started again and I've been bleeding for about six weeks now, and I've also been having vertigo-like symptoms that I feel are caused by the Nexplanon. I've made an appointment with my gyno to discuss other options, because I seriously can't go through another two years of this. I have no complaints other than the constant spotting."


"This medicine saved my sanity. I had crippling anxiety/panic attack disorder that forced me to take a year and a half off of college. I was a complete and total wreck. After a year and a half of rest/therapy I decided I was ready to go back to school, within 3 weeks I was totally crumbling, and was completely overwhelmed (anxiety disorder I had worked so hard to treat was rearing its ugly head). I was scared to try another med because my old one made me gain 55lbs (despite dieting), but at this point I was so desperate. My psychiatrist gave me Pristiq and BAM a week later I was like a different person. No more constant crying and confusion. Now 10 months later I am doing really well in school and have lost 40lbs."


"I started having disabling panic attacks 2008.  Was first put on Paxil CR.  Stopped after 2 yrs cause I was grazing on food and gained weight.  In 2013, attacks came back with a vengeance after death of my Dad. Put on Sertaline.  Love how it made me feel, so mellow but grazing one again.  Gained 20 pounds in 6 months!  Stop that med now on Effexor for two months.  Don't feel like grazing.  Mood is pretty okay. In the meantime, found out I had allergy to dairy, wheat & sugar.  Eliminate them and feel marvelous combined with Effexor.  Exercise, proper food, and a good drug makes all the difference.  Good luck."


"I was put on 20mg of Lisinopril for HBP when I went to the ER and was diagnosed with bronchitis in mid January 2016. I attributed my feeling worse to the progression of the bronchitis instead of this drug. However, after months of not feeling any better I noticed that my hacking cough, endless postnasal drip, difficulty swallowing, general fatigue seemed to get so much worse shortly after taking this medication. It prompted me to research the side effects and read online hundreds of testimonials of people with similar symptoms to those I had who also saw a correlation between this medication and their symptoms. After my CT scans and blood work revealed I no longer had bronchitis, I knew that Lisinopril was to blame. I stopped taking it."


"PROS: For me, this pill caused no weight gain. It really did help with cramps, too.
CONS: This pill caused me to break out horribly (my acne was solely concentrated to my forehead before, and even then, it was very mild). I had better skin when I was 15 (I'm 20 now). I'm having a variety of weird symptoms I have literally never had before going on this pill, such as constant dizziness/lightheadedness, fatigue, acid reflux, and rapid heartbeat (which I absolutely believe was caused by this birth control. Why else would a healthy 20 year old have these problems literally within the exact time frame of taking this pill?). Overall, not for me. I will keep searching for my ideal pill."


"After being in SEVERE pain on passing (and after passing) urine saw my GP who prescribed nitrofurantoin as I'm resistant to the preferred prescribed Trimethropin. After 2 doses of 50mg same evening I woke in the night feeling like a total zombie; felt like I could barely move or breath,  like I was almost comatose. Carried on the next day tho as felt I would put this down to the infection in my body (urine dip showed something) I took every 4 hours  and feel snappy and lethargic but my main worry is the feeling of a fluttering racing heartbeat and pressure rising into my head.  I have felt a little short of breath too, as if can't quite breath in. Bladder still feeling sensitive and urgent even tho finished course earlier today."


"I have been on Brintellix for nearly six weeks.  I experienced severe nausea for the first 10 days but thankfully it subsided after that time.  The medicine has mellowed me out but I still feel very zoned out, tired and listless.  I don't have a "joy" for life with this medicine that I experienced on another antidepressant in the past.   My major concern is an increase in blood pressure.  I am an extremely healthy 35 year old female whose blood pressure has ALWAYS been 110/70.  Since starting this medication, my blood pressure has gone from 110/70 to 120/82, then 139 over 74 and now 149 over 80.  Nothing has changed in the past six weeks other than the addition of the medicine.  I'm hoping to find something that is going to work soon."


"I was having problems with some constipation- I chose Dulcolax because of the word "GENTLE" on the box .  Wrong!!! I took 1 tablet at night and the next morning I was in agony! Severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, sweats............. and finally in the middle of all this I managed to have a BM. It is now early evening and I am still having cramps- I have been in bed all day (only get up to go to bathroom)- I will NEVER go for that "gentle relief" again!"


"I had been terrified to try this medicine because of the warnings. I was diagnosed with Narcolepsy w/ catalepsy 4 years ago Started Xyrem last year. Amazing. I take the full dose twice a night.I don't have to struggle to make myself get out of bed in am.Don't have have other symptoms I had before. take my daytime medicine,but don't need as much and I fall asleep (unintentionally) less frequently during the day. I usually take only one nap during the day. And I don't get sleepy driving like I used to. I take it right as I get into bed. I still can be awoken by loud sounds or my dog, which is good because I feared that I would not wake when needed. I had no side effects-they are over-blown. In the past, this was sold over the counter!!"


"I'm taking it for 5 weeks now. Maybe makes me feel better. I'm not sure if it's from Remeron or Acupuncture therapy and homeopathic drugs that I'm on or a combination of both.
The only side effect that bothers me is that I can't easily get out of the bed in the morning. I'm waking up but I do not want to get out of bed...Very strange thing?"


"I have had chronic migraines for almost 20 years.  Clusters that would go on for weeks at a time.  I tried Botox and I was very sore across my shoulders and neck for the first week and a half.   My head felt so heavy.  I didn't get a migraine for two weeks. I can't remember the last time I could say that.  The decrease in severity Is worth it.  I have a skilled neurologist and thrilled with him and Botox.  Ps didn't help with my wrinkles at all"


"I'm an MST and PTSD survivor and this stuff along with Lyrica restored me in about a week. Medication that affects SSRI cannot even compare when it comes to treating my condition. I feel like myself again! I don't even need alcohol anymore! I'm still depressed but I can finally breathe again without having a panic attack. Highly recommended to those with severe anxiety or Post traumatic stress disorder. The side effects are mundane at best."


"I have had Hep C for 35 plus years. Just finished my first bottle of 28 pills of Harvoni. Just got my first blood work back viral load dropped from almost 9 million down to just 300. No real side effects and have been riding my bike as before over 200 miles per week , maybe just a bit slower. Will follow up next month."


"I'm half way through my third month of taking Yaz. I get mild cramps now where before there were none. It works well as a Birth Control method and periods are short. I grew out of my acne problem ago but after the first month of taking Yaz I have started to breakout and the acne seems to get worse and worse the longer I take it."


"I have also noticed some weight slowly coming off."


"I just took a first dose of 30 mg of Cymbalta at 4:45 p.m. and by 9:30 p.m. I developed nausea. The nausea subsided by 11:00 and the pain in my feet seemed to melt away. I have suffered for many years with chronic pain from degenerative bone spurs in my spine and fibromyalgia in my feet. This gives me a warm comfortable feeling. I pray this will work for a long time. Being in so much pain for so long and having this relief sure takes the edge off.  Thanks for the relief."


"The patches work wonders for my back pain. I put one on and 10 to  20 minutes later I have no pain for the next 12 hours!"


"I've been taking the Norco 10mg/325 for a month now and they work great for my back and hip pain."


"I have been taking Seroquel for over a year, and was on 600mg a day! Such a high dose I thought I would see a lot of improvement. I have been on Saphris, Asenapine to treat my schizophrenia for the past month (5mg in the morning and 5mg at night) and have been feeling much more clear minded, better concentration, better mood.  Now I am reducing Seroquel and it is hard!! I have been shaking, hands And I will continue to reduce Seroquel. I would recommend Asenapine to anyone.  Finding life is a bit easier on Asenapine.  The first day I took it I was off my face for half the day and then took a nap too.  By day 4 on asenapine I felt so much better.  Hope this could help someone."


"This medicine made me emotionless. For the first couple of months I was fine and now I can't be happy when I want to or sad when I want to. I also have no sex drive. I'm on Paxil for anxiety, but because it works as a mood stabilizer as well it took away my personality."


"Helps my atrial fibrillation. Last ECG was normal."


"Let me start by saying this medication is awesome! I have MS, Chronic Pain Syndrome, Chronic Joint Pain, lipomas pain, degenerated disks and lots more and I have tried literally every ER pain med on the market and not one of them seem to do half as much as this medication. I take Dilaudid 8mg for breakthrough pain with it after a few hours and they both are like brother and sister, works so well together. Now the only thing with this medication is that it is very expensive as the brand but some places do carry it in generic. I end up paying $40 a month with insurance, without insurance its near $1200. Hopefully when I get on medicaid they will cover it but again it works (ER) wonders. If you can afford it give it a shot"


"Wide awake, enhanced reflexes, but too expensive."


"Yesterday I was exhausted so the itching and burning didn't last long since I fell asleep. Tonight it was horrible, I just took a shower to clean it all off, that seemed to help some. I'm wondering if they need to recall their product or something. I've used it in the past and was fine.  Maybe they added and ingredient than what used to be in it.  All I have noticed is most of the reviews are pretty current so I'm starting to question what is wrong with the batch."


"I have had psoriasis since the age of 13 and now are 50.  Over the years I have tried everything and at one point was hospitalised for three weeks it was so bad.
I started Humira 5 years ago and within 6 months I was 100% clear and still to this day I am clear.
I inject every two weeks and have 3 month check ups . I have had no side effects to date.
It has changed my life!!"


"I've been on sertraline for almost a year now. On the 25mg I didn't notice any kind of difference. I was suffering from major depression, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. My dr bumped me up to a 50mg dose & have stayed here for about 8 months now. My girlfriend calls it my "happy pills" because when I forget to take a dose or two, everyone can tell."


"I'm a senior with a low fixed income. I am ever so grateful to the Sensipar assistance program. I have very high calcium levels and this medicine has cut it in half, I used to get very disoriented, confused, overwhelmed but now with this medicine I feel close to normal. I have had a great experience with this medicine  and have experienced no side effects. "


"I had my third back surgery on 12/31/15. Pain and tightness has been off and on since. Recently the pain was so bad I couldn't take it anymore because my hydrocodone wasn't working. Went to the doc and he put me in the methylprednisilone dose pak 4mg. Over night it was better. You have to take it with food or it will tear you up. Don't take it close to bedtime. No significant side effects other than mild depression and lethargy. May not even be due to the med but it is a possibility."


"Talk about making a  mole hill into a mountain. I went from a mild yeast infection to an all out royal battle within my own vaginal walls. Take it over night they said.... One day treatment  they said....my vagina now burns and it swollen due to this treatment. DO NOT BUY THIS."


"My medical professionals advise that my bad cholesterol numbers are good or better than they have expected."


"Once I started taking this my boobs got much bigger. Went for a B to a DD.

I don't get  nauseous  like other birth control has made me but I get my period about 3 times a month.. and that really sucks."


"I was prescribed this birth control about a year ago and I LOVED IT up until about two months ago. I suffer from terrible mood swings and irregular periods. I had absolutely no mood swings until about two months ago. I had regular periods, ALWAYS on time. Weight was hard to lose though. ALWAYS hungry. But all in all worked perfect. My body must have just gotten used to it. "


"I am 5ft & 160#. Um a short round pear. I started Adipex in September (I think) I have only lost 10lbs. I put on a lot of weight when I started taking my thyroid medicine. I have changed up my eating habits some & have been trying to go to the gym 3 days a week. & go walking with my dog on the weekends. At first when I took it I had light headaches & I felt like I lost all my energy by mid afternoon & was a little constipated. Now I feel fine. Dry mouth & still light constipation. I just thought it would work a little better for me. I am trying to eat better it can be so hard when I have to make dinner for hubby & make me something else & being around the holidays. I am hoping to loose 20 more pounds."


"I have been taking Ultracet four times a day for five years due to a herniated disc in my neck and it soothes away my pain for hours which allows me to continue working."


"So far so good! I switched from Lo Loestrin Fe. I was liking the lo-fe the first 3 months, 3 day periods was amazing. Then months 4-6 I had spotting, break through bleeding, and cramps, sometimes crazy discharge sometimes I was super dry, terrible mood swings, etc.) Anyways, I switched to this because it contained more estrogen and ever since January I've felt loads better. I don't see any difference in weight, appetite, or sleep. I have seen an improvement in my mood and concentration/focus since switching to this pill, I feel balanced. My period does last 5 days but my cramps aren't as bad nor is my period nearly as heavy as when I wasn't on birth control. 9/10 because I still use condoms and haven't really tested it 100%"


"I began taking this pill on January 1st, 2009. I just went to the restroom and weighed myself and have lost 10lbs since starting it 4 days ago. I have 70  lbs to lose and I hope that by August I am at my goal weight."


"The reviews on how horrible this stuff tastes are all true.  There is just no denying it.  However, if I can get through it, you can too!  I made sure to hydrate myself during the day with water and Gatorade, chicken broth and some jell-o for lunch.  I wish I could have drank it quickly, but I just couldn't do it.  Between how awful it tastes and how full it makes you feel, I just had to take my time and drink it slowly, with some Ginger-Ale in between each sip.  And let me tell you, it still works!  It started working before I finished the 16oz.  Drinking the 32oz. of water after each dose is very important.  I had an ice pop in between the doses, just to curb my hunger and get the taste out of my mouth.  Also something that I found was a"


"my 18 yo adhd plus anxiety daughter takes this med at bedtime- it has changed her life.

you do have to start at lowest dose and advance up to therapeutic dose- you do have to stay well hydrated to avoid constipation and low bp. The trade off in loss of almost all of her anxiety behaviors and her eagerness to now seek out activitites and social interaction outside the house is amazing. we could not have achieved this without the close monitoring of her pediatrician. our insurance does cover generic at a very reasonable copay"


"I was on ortho tri cyclen for about 4 months before switching to its generic version (tri sprintec) so in total I've been on the pill for 8 months. There are a couple of side effects I've had... Weight gain  ... Vaginal dryness .... My sex drive is at an all time low and my hormones used to drive me crazy... I have problems with depression and anxiety but I do believe it stabilized that and helped just a bit. Its cleared up my cystic acne somewhat... Thats all I can think of for the side effects. I take the bad with the good, and the whole point of taking it was for acne and avoiding pregnancy and its doing a great job at the avoiding pregnancy thing! I would probably recommend."


"Works within minutes to relieve allergy symptoms, sneezing and runny nose. Although after just 2 hrs of using this medicine I developed the side effects of a cough that got worse as I continued to use the medicine and an altered sense of smell over three days. After the third day I stopped using the medicine, after developing more symptoms, weakness and fatigue and joint pain and swelling in my hands. One week after stopping medicine joint pain and swelling have increased."


"I was only on this for one month . It made my liver levels spike for some reason. I also have anxiety and I cried at everything while on this like everything was heightened. I know one month is nothing review wise but I'm sure given time it would have been better. I needed a lower progesterone pill"


"I was only on Pristiq for 3 days before I had to stop taking it cold turkey. I've dealt with restless leg syndrome since my childhood (I'm now 20), but it would only affect me once or maybe twice per year. Out of the 3 days of taking Pristiq, I suffered from terrible restless legs while trying to sleep for 2 nights. I think the 2nd day I took it I had already experienced a bit more energy and felt sort of happier and less stressed, but unfortunately I cannot continue to take it due to the negative side effect.

By the way, I know it's bad to stop taking anything cold turkey, and I'm currently suffering from that as well because my doctor hasn't returned my calls regarding the issue in 4 days. "


"I've had multiple cervical fusion surgeries due to an accident 10 years ago. I get flare ups that cause severe pain and numbness in both hands. Before I was prescribed the patches the episodes could last a week or more but now using the patch I'm back up and around in one or two days so I say they work pretty well."


"It must be my body but this medicine works within 30 minutes to an hour after ingestion. This is fast acting per the information I researched. I only had a sinus infection in my left nostril and it cleared up where I was able to breath through my nose without an issue. I used to carry around tissue for this purpose. No side effects for me."


"My BP went from 180/110 to 136/78 and lost 10 pounds of water weight in 3 weeks"


"As in any tropical country , shoes are a not a comfortable item to wear. The down side of that is your feet are exposed for knocks and scrapes. I have been using an Iodine type product in the past , My doctor in Australia prescribed Bactroban as cream for my condition...It has twice the recovery healing times as iodine , Would recommend it for your first aid pack."


"I was prescribed Seroquel 50mg a few years ago after an eighteen-year battle with constant sleep problems. And it does help me get to sleep every night; my dosage has never changed. My only complaints are the RAMPANT hunger I experience before giving in to the fatigue and the dizziness/nausea when trying to stand for too long after the effects have set in.

As far as sleeping medication goes, Seroquel takes the cake. I don't notice any psychoactive effects aside from the sedation."


"I got the implant on 9/11/14. My period came as scheduled on 9/30/14, but never ended. I bled or spotted until the end of February 2015. I never had any period symptoms or cramping, just the bleeding. Most days it was light and not necessarily the consistency of a period, but bleeding nonetheless. I am now bleeding free and don't have a period at all, which is nice. I love this method because I never have a period (now) and I never have to remember it."


"I have used for 2 years and I have a little bit less sexual activity but it helps me to be more active in my work. My hair is very much better and I have a little dizziness when getting up fast. Totally I am totally satisfied ."


"Itching and burning after insertion !! Lasts a few hours like you are on fire! Dont waste your money..they need to pull this off the market! Monastat 3 day"


"Since being off birth control for about 4 years I decided I wanted to try a mini pill. I have endometriosis and my doctor had mentioned it could help with ovarian cysts. Since day 1 of taking this pill I have been bleeding. It's now the end of my pack and I still have had bleeding throughout the entire time. I don't really want to continue taking it if this is going to continue, the point of going on the pill was to prevent pregnancy but if I'm bleeding all month anyways I don't even have sex- so there's no point. I have also never had acne and now it's all over my face which makes me depressed and my self-esteem is now horrible! The only thing I like about this pill is the fact that I didn't gain weight and my moods are decent."


"After total hip replacement, I've been having severe muscle spasms in my lower back due to psoas muscle involuntary contractions. Have been on Norco 10mg for pain, which had no effect on spasms. Ortho surgeon gave me Robaxin 750 3x's per day and spasms are now rare and not severe when they do occur."


"I have suffered with migraines my entire life, both with and without auras.  Migraines leave me having to close myself off from the world and try desperately to find a semi-comfortable spot so that I can lay down long enough to hopefully fall asleep through part of my usual 12-18 hour migraine.  Since being prescribed Relpax, I am finally free!  Once I feel a migraine coming on, I take one 40mg Relpax pill and, within 10 minutes, can actually feel it working and the pain subsiding.  Within a half hour, the pain is completely gone!  Only once or twice did I need to take more than 1 pill but that was because I waited too long to take it and it works better the sooner it's taken.  It's improved my life!"


"I started on lexapro in my early diagnoses with depression it worked but then I became immune to the drug. Then my psychiatrist recommended Effexor which also worked for the short term. However that was in the early years. For the past few years I have been on pristiq I started on 50mg which did a good job of controlling the anxiety and lifting me out of depression, last week my psychiatrist upped my dose to 100mgs so see how I go with this. I am also on epilim 1000mgs daily as well as 200mgs of seroquel for sleep disorder. I think taking extra pristiq will help though see how I go."


"I was diagnosed with  neuropathy in my right knee down to my foot. This pain started when I was pregnant with my first son 23 years ago. It has gotten worse over the years. To make matters worse, I tore ligaments in my ankle from a fall at work. Finally after worker's comp. only with my ankle, I was referred to a neurologist. They did many tests and indicated that it was a sensory  nerve injury. He gave me a sample of this gel and told me to apply it 4x a day. It worked wonders. Pain was gone! I hope it continues to works this well in the future."


"I was very hesitant to start this medication because of all the warnings I came across online.  After 4 months on this medication I can honestly say it has 100% improved my life.  I had hives and angio edema covering most of my body.  The pain and hives would come and go and change from day to day but I was for the most part  homebound because of it.  I was taking Benadryl (like tic-tacs), Zyrtec, Singulair, Fatidomide and Prednisone for the really bad breakouts.  Within the 1st week after the 1st shot saw significant improvement.  Now I only have some breakouts right around the 28th or 29th day of the next shot that is due.  I would highly recommend this medication for chronic urticaria."


"I was off medication for about one year while seeing a therapist when I decided to seek out a psychiatrist and try again. I explained to my psychiatrist that I feel as though my depression is secondary to my mood instability and the problems it continues to cause in my personal life. I said I didn't feel comfortable trying another anti-depressant due to prior bad experiences (self-harm, suicidal thoughts, etc). He suggested a mood stabilizer (Lamictal/lamotrigine). I started out at 50mg, then 100mg, 150mg, 200mg.. Honestly, it did nothing for me. If anything, I feel like it increased my symptoms. Long story short, I ended up in the ER two days ago due to a self-induced overdose.. Would never try it again, but just my personal experience."


"Never had a problem with Lutera as I have had with other birth control pills."


"It was really early in the morning, and I went to take Tylenol, when I misread the directions. I meant to measure out two tablespoons of the drug, but accidentally used my measuring cup instead. I ended up chugging two cups of Tylenol instead! I was rushed to the hospital and given Mucomyst-10 to offset the effects. Mucomyst-10 saved my life. Thank you Mucomyst-10!"


"Physician was wary of keeping me on steroids on the face since the dermatitis and eczema was still coming back.

She gave me Elidel and it worked really well, things cleared up within a few days. Initial side effects were application burning and itching, but skin got used to it and I don't get that anymore.

I kept on it for several weeks and the dermatitis didn't return by itself.

I still use it for any missed spots of eczema or dermatitis that flares up. It's safe to use on top of my Avar LS wash, so now lots of my dermatitis and eczema is under control with this combo.

A personal positive side effect is that it inhibited hair growth on my upper lip where I used it."


"Had clusters 37 years now. I've tried literally EVERYTHING out there. The only thing that works for immediate relief is imitrex injections. If med takes too long (nasal or pill), it simply doesn't work. Gabapentin (sp) regime should be started immediately, they eventually stop the nerve from spasms. Imitrex is now available generic (sumatriptan), however, still expensive. I pay $75/shot only available as a two-pack."


"I've had it for about a year now and I haven't had a period at all since the month after I got it inserted...awesome yes..but I've also gained about 50 lbs...not so great..I was recently diagnosed with diabetes and I want this thing out asap so I can lose the weight with no complications from it.  I hope to get it removed soon. Will miss the lack of periods but no not miss the weight."


"I was taking Celexa 40mg every night but it seemed to just stop working one day so my psychiatrist put me on Viibryd. Usually I have constipation but it's helped my bowels move better. I do have some trouble sleeping because right as I'm about to fall asleep I get weird spasms throughout my body almost like I'm being shocked? Then once I do fall asleep I have strange scary nightmares and sometimes lucid dreams, so when I wake up I'm not sure if what happened was real or not. I also have some trouble waking up but once I am up I feel alright. I'm rating this a 7 because I don't have any problems with my depression anymore. It does cause me to take some Xanax at times but I've only been on it for 3 weeks."


"About 4 weeks after the test which used atropine and dobutamine, I had a severe allergic reaction where I broke out in an itchy, red, bumpy rash in my armpits, which  spread over the next few days to my arms, legs, and buttocks. I had to have a cortizone shot, two courses of methylprednisone steroid pills, and several different types of steroid creams. The itching was so bad I could not help but scratch my body raw and bleeding in places. Three M. D.s all said it is not unusual for a chemical reaction to occur 4 to 6 weeks after the initial incident, though there is no way to tell if this was caused by atropine or dobutamine. But I took no new medications or food nor came in contact with chemicals or plants."


"I've been using Nuva ring for about 2 Months now. For the most part I'm pleased with it. And it's very effective. The only problems that I have is the side effects it may cause. Nausea, headaches and occasional cramps were present. Above all I'm pleased with this method. I was very skeptical about using birth control, but then I talked it over with my doctor and we both agreed that this would be right for me."


"I take Xejanz for severe Rheumatoid Arthritis. I've been on it for about 3 yrs. It is excellent for inflammation but doesn't do much for pain. My doctors do say they think it has stopped my progression which is 1st and foremost goal for those who have RA. I do not notice any side effects."


"I had my Implanon put in October of 2010 when I was 20. The first 6 months to a year were rough. I never felt like hanging out with my friends, never felt like going to my classes, I gained about 20 lbs, I started getting bad breakouts on my face and back, I had no sex drive AT ALL and always felt tired. It has been almost two years and my breakouts cleared up a lot but I still haven't lost the weight and I still have zero sex drive. My parents, brother, and boyfriend have recently talked to me about getting it out because I'm just not myself like I used to be. I am having it taken out as soon as possible. The reason I kept it for so long is because it's so much easier than taking a pill everyday and I haven't had to pay for birth control."


"I have used Estrace samples for 6 months or so..... I ran out and went to buy another tube... 375.00!! And my insurance didn't cover any of it. (Costco was 325.00) I called my doctor and they gave me a coupon, but my insurance didn't work with it. So over priced... and my insurance just went up a 100 dollars a month... I just can't buy a medicine that is so over priced. I thought it would be 50 dollars or so...  there must be something else we can use? Also, the information I read said: estrogens may increase the chances of getting cancer of the uterus. Why would we want to take this? I've got to do more homework and find something better!!"


"I wrote a review on 12/2015 unfortunately I had to stop using copaxone because I got bad reactions. The last one was body shaking like if I had a machine connected to my body for one hour my buttocks muscle shaking so much. I got very scared and stopped medication. It's been 2 months and I don't think I will go back to it. I am just trying to eat healthy I cut all lacteos and red meat. "


"Sudden attacks of agonizing atopic dermatitis that resisted all cortisone creams.
My dermatologist prescribed Elidel and it worked! No side effects except my great delight and relief. Now, as another attack has arrived, I paid the outrageous price for a tube, but THAT side effect is small due to its efficacy."


"I was the first reviewer back in Oct 2014 and did an annual review last year.   I've now been in triumeq for 2 years after 2 years in atripla.  Back in 2014, I had been waiting for trial to be released after reading all the great trial results with minimal side effects.  After 2 years, triumeq remains awesome. I have no side effects and have maintained an undetectable VL for 4 straight years.  HIV has not slowed me down a bit thanks to this great medication (I'm a competitive athlete).  I was worried at first about cardiovascular issues.  I've run countless races, including a iron man distance, while in this drug.  I'm extremely happy with this med."


"This medicine wrecked me.  I had a drug induced psychosis, they had no business putting me on this.  The only positive is that it did snap me back into reality, but some clean time would have done that.  I have gained weight all in my stomach, I developed akathisia that lasted 2 months after discontinuing.  Also extreme anhedonia which can persist for up to a year.  I hope I return to normal way before that.  Please only attempt this med if you don't know which way is up."


"I felt like I wasn't "Me", a very weird feeling."