"This form of birth control has been pure hell for me. I have not even had it for a year and I want it out NOW! It has caused me to have  severe  depression! I have always been a happy positive strong person but this year has been terrible due to the mood swings caused by the nexplanon. It also made me have a period for months, then the period finally stopped for several months and they have recently started back up again. It is very frustrating. The nexplanon has changed me into a person I have never imagined being. I am constantly upset. There is not a day I am not falling apart. The nexplanon also made my hair fall out. I don't believe that it has that listed as a side affect but I have several friends that experience that as well."


"I had Juvelin facial fillers under my eyes, on my cheek and partly on the lines near the mouth. I am 52 years old and look fairly young.

I paid and enourmous amount - much more than most of the doctors that do this procedure, thinking that my doctor would be fantastic.

Result: I am completely unsatisfied and very unhappy. I had the procedure in April 2016 and now in September, I still have black color under my eye. For several months my eye was purple.

The lines near the mouth, ineffective and on my cheeks, slight change but does not justify the price I paid.

The doctor used Juvaders fillers indicated to me that it is the only FDA approved product. Yet, I really regret having had the procedure :-((("


"I had a bad weekend and couldn't control my emotions when on Librium alone. But with Geodon, a medication I've been experiencing serious side effects with, I am a lot calmer. So basically, it works but with something extra."


"I had it put in about two years ago after my 3 rd kid. I was pleased with it at first but now I have noticed extreme hair thinning, low to no sex drive and gained about 10lbs I can't seem to lose. Calling tomorrow to have it yanked. My hubby is fixed so I can do it with out worry."


"Very helpful. Able to function with pain and hold down same highly demanding, professional managerial job. Couldn't do without duragesic  on multiple jobs prior to using this."


"I've been taking 10mg daily for nearly 11 years. It seems to help me focus but sometimes the side effects make me a bit less risk-adverse than I am without the medication."


"I suffered from every type of anxiety in the book. I could barely go to the grocery store. I got started on 5 mg a few weeks ago. The first week I took this I felt amazing -- more energy, more motivation, happier etc. The second week I felt horrific. So depressed and borderline suicidal (which I never dealt with before). I got scared that the meds would not work. DON'T GIVE UP. Now on the third week I feel much better. I feel like I used to mostly and normalized. Not super peppy like the first week, maybe a little more tired and slightly foggy, but nothing compared to how I felt with anxiety. Most importantly, I have ZERO obsessive thoughts. Mind you I am still eating well, no caffeine, no alcohol and exercising daily."


"The bad news is this my third bout of pneumonia.  My other two bouts; which were exactly 10 years apart had me hospitalized.  Now 10 years later, here I go again.  The doctor, the nurse, and the pharmacist were adamant regarding what not to take with it and how to take it.  I'm just starting out, and I'm on my second dose.  I'll have to admit, I feel much better than I did two days ago.  I've been taking mine with an ice cream sandwich bar. "


"In a nutshell,  March 2017, I had a normal period; had intercourse with my husband around the end of March and took a Plan B the next morning. Within about 5 days I had another heavy period that lasted around 5 days. I figured this was due to the Plan B. A week later I took another Plan B around 10 hours after intercourse which caused me to have another 5 day long heavy period. This means in April I had what I thought was two heavy 5-6 day long periods. However, it is now the middle of May and I found out I am pregnant. According to my doctor I am around 7.5 weeks along which means I got pregnant during the first Plan B attempt. I don't understand how I had three full length heavy periods but I am still pregnant??"


"I have been on it for 3 months now and I still feel like it is helping. I am taking the generic. Overall I feel like I have settled into a middle range where before I had been in the depressed range, well below the normal. I have had a lot of ups (wedding, incredible family time) and downs (work stress, financial problems) the last month. I won't lie, there have been a few days when I end up back in bed feeling so depressed like I did earlier this year when I was at my lowest point ever. But... I have been able to get through the few tough days and bounce back to what I feel is my normal self. My husband helps me keep tabs on how I'm acting, and I've headed back up again, But I'd rather be on the "up" end than back on the low end."


"I've been on Xeralto now for a month now and I'm sure it's working quickly, as I noticed within 24 hours of my incident ( small PE in left lung.)   I couldn't believe the sharp pains subsided and breathing improved in that short amount of time.  Since I've been taking this for a month now and actually lowered dose from 30mgs. to 20mgs. daily, I feel worse and worse.  I feel like I have the hangover of the century, all the time, no alcohol, cannot tolerate it on this drug.  Burning eyes, constant headache, extreme headach and fatigue, exhausted, in bed by 6:00 PM usually.  I have two teenagers and a job, finding it hard to carry on with my life.  I'm so depressed.  It's bad enough to have this happen but this Xeralto is making me miserable!"


"I suffer from Anxiety, Major Depression & Insomnia

I'm taking Vistaril for the Anxiety I'm on 50MG 4 times a day when reading most of you said it made you pretty sleepy... I feel normal for the first time in 40 yrs like maybe I can have a life now...  My experience so far has been a great one :o)  I DON'T GET Drowsy At All LIKE I SAID THIS IS THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE I FEEL 100% Normal... I take two Seroquel 100MG in the AM For Major Depression... That doesn't make me Drowsy at all when I read about Vistaril and Seroquel people say they are drowsy and lethargic Not ME I Feel Great!!! I Also take Seroquel 300MG at Bedtime along with 30MG Restoril at Bedtime... The only side effects I have is movements in my neck & the chills Yep that's it."


"It seemed to work well but I developed akathesia on this medicine. I took it for a few months.  I felt like I could not sit still.  I had to keep moving.  I could not enjoy anything.  I also had trouble sleeping.  I tried lowering the dosage then we tried increasing the dosage but nothing helped.  I finally had to stop taking it because of the side effects."


Neutropenia Associated with Chemotherapy

"I've been taking Neupogen for low WBC prior to chemo. After getting several mosquito bites that didn't heal, hemorrhoids, that wouldn't go away and four days of acid diarrhea each cycle, my oncologist decided to try neulasta. My hemorrhoids are less painful and the acid diarrhea
I had has seem to have gone away. I have experienced daily aches in my large bones...thighs, hips, sternum and lower spine. Tylenol helps. I won't know my counts till next week. "


"My experience was awful. When I first got the implant I bled for about 5 months straight although it was lite it was still annoying. After awhile my doctor prescribed me the pills to stop the bleeding which it did. After I was done with the trail pack I immediately went back to spotting. My implant also broke in half inside my arm! Getting it taken out was the most painful thing ever!"


"I read these terrible reviews before I got the DEPO shot but got the shot anyway in June 2016, it's August 2016 now and I haven't stopped bleeding since I got the shot.  I'm bleeding so hard some days that I soak through a tampon in fifteen minutes!  Ruined so many underwear bleeding through...spent so much money on tampons.  Other days I just spot but I regret my decision to get the DEPO shot. At least with my period I had 21 days of no blood, now I have zero days of no blood. Do not get Depo shot ever!"


"I'm am so pleased that I asked my Doctor to put me on Pristiq.  I feel like I am living my life again.  I was in a very dark place before and I have seen the light."


"Got my Liletta at Planned Parenthood in early December 2016. I'm 22, never been pregnant or had a pap before.
My doctors were very nice and the procedure wasn't that bad. They even gave me a heat pack to put on my tummy.
It was uncomfortable and the insertion felt like a really bad cramp for a second or two but nothing I couldn't handle.

Afterward, I bled constantly for 30+ days, heavy at first but then a medium-light flow.
After that I didn't get my period for about 3 months. Then it returned but it's now VERY light but WAY longer, about 10-14 days when it used to be 5-7.
During my periods I now don't have cramps, but a couple of days before I get horribly painful random cramps that last 10-60ish seconds. Still not Prego though."


"I went onto Yasmin after being on the Depo injection for a few years, which made my mild acne more like moderate-severe. The Yasmin gradually cleared my skin completely and I'm so happy with the results (I've been on it for 3-4 years now). The only thing is, that I'm also using it as BC and I think over the last few years it has given me bad mood swings, some depression and massively decreased my libido, which have all affected my relationship. I'm now looking into the Mirena IUS as my Dr is worried about me staying on Yasmin as my family has a history of breast cancer- but I'm so worried progesterone only options will make my acne come back. I found Yasmin perfect for acne treatment, but it had some unexpected negatives for me personally."


"I've been taking Microgestin Fe going on 2 years now and I think it is the best. At first taking it I noticed spotting in between my period for only 2 months but after that my period has gone away completely, which is common for anyone who had light periods prior to Microgestin. I haven't gained any weight except in my butt and I went from a B to a C. I haven't had any emotional or sex drive changes but there is are two major downsides to the medication. 1. I have never had more than 5 pimples on my entire life, and now I get pimples readily. Also, since the estrogen levels are high, I have experienced more yeast infections. I am sexually active and have never missed a pill, and not one scare. So overall, very effective!!"


"I felt very little positive effect when I was on 150 SR  for two months. After I switched to XL 300 I noticed a change. I have been taking this for about two months. All I can say is HANG IN THERE! For me the side effects were awful and it took so long to start feeling better. But now I do! I feel like myself again--I don't feel blissfully happy and I still get down at times but I feel like a normal human being. This quite literally saved my life."


"No acne just blemishes after shower and leave pimples. Only get red cheeks and raised pimple when hot.

Doctor gave me this to try. Applied first lot tonight. See how it goes ...."


"This is only my 3rd week with the Nuvaring, but I like it very much! I seem to have all of the good side-effects and none of the bad ones. I find it does not make me emotional, which was my major problem with the pill. It has made my skin very clear and acne free and my breasts are bigger. I did notice that my vagina smelled a bit odd the first 3 days, but I think my body just had to get used to something new.

I had bad experiences with the pill, the Mirena IUD and the copper IUD so I am very happy to now have something that works."


"I am 24. At first I had no idea what was going on. I thought that my entire world was turned upside down! I was extremely tired and fatigued. My fingers, toes, face, feet, hands, nose, etc all felt like there were little needles pricking them like they had fallen asleep and were waking up only worse...but all day long! On top of that I was nauseous and couldn't eat. Then finally when I did get an appetite and did eat I was extremely nauseous afterwards. I stopped taking it and just recently started again, the confusion is the worst this time around. Although the first time around the confusion did subside quite fast."


"To make this review easy I'll share a list of the Pros and Cons that I have experienced on the NuvaRing while being on it for 5 years.
Pros: very light periods with minimal cramping (although I am lucky enough that my periods beforehand were already pretty light but my cramps were horrible), super easy to use, can skip your period if you want to, insurance covered it, you barely know it's in there, can take it out for up to 3 hours while having sex.
Cons: ZERO sex drive, moodiness, constant bloating, constant tiredness, cravings, weight gain, my vagina has actual become swollen after sex, sometimes painful sex.
Everyone is different but the cons are outweighing the pros for me at this point so I am looking for a different option immediately"


"I have  had  great results  with Axiron.  My levels were at 320 and now at between 800-900 . I apply 60 MG of Axiron  wait five minutes  and then  spray on the  powdered  Right Guard after  the  Axiron  dry's.  They recommend  applying  deodorant  first but  it is  a lot of mess to clean  up  the deodorant  of of the applicator."


"My life has almost completely turned around.... in the best ways possible. Other medicines never did anything good or just nothing at all and they just kept upping the doses on me.  Then they started me on this crazy expensive medicine and I tell you it's just amazing! It is totally worth it.... my social life is back.... I have my friends back.... and close family members. Well it feels like I'm loved again and there's nothing really to think and think and think over and over and over again anymore, and sleeping is good again. I can sleep and not worry or think. Just totally worth it. "


"This is my second week of taking fluoxetine at 20mg once a day. My mind feels really blank. Don't feel sad or happy. I feel nothing. I still find it hard to get up in the morning and have found that I have less energy. I have been having side effects of stomach pains and loss of appetite and now my whole body just hurts! I can say though that I worry a whole lot less about my future and that the little things that got me down don't really bother me as much any more. I will keep taking it as I have seen on these comments that the side effects go away after a while so hopefully if that happens maybe I can really start to enjoy my life again."


"I took this pill for 3 weeks, then entered the placebo week.  It has caused MASSIVE hair loss for me.  There is nothing to be done but wait for it to leave my bloodstream.  I have long hair that is coming out in ropes and bunches.  I would never recommend this to a friend.  I am devistated with the results of the side effects."


"I was a smoker for forty years. At the age of 60 I made a second attempt with Chantix, only this time I was going to stay on it longer then prescribed. There were no side effect. Without a thought I started smoking less until my two pack a day habit was nearly non existent. Chantix  cured 90% of my addiction. The last 10% had to be my choice and that was 3 years ago. I'm happy to be alive and smoke free."


"I had the implant inserted on January 19, 2016. I was spotting for the first few days. Then the second week, I had some light bleeding. Now I'm finishing my third week and still bleeding. No mood swings, or whatever. But the bleeding is my main problem. I'm hoping it would stop at the end of the fourth week. It's annoying. I just hope I get a different outcome than the ones who had a bad experience."


"After trying several muscle relaxers with no improvement, my new pain management doctor put me on 10mg baclofen 3 x daily.I was extremely drowsy the first week, by second week had complete resolution of my lower back pain following 2 lumbar surgeries to correct scoliosis. First time I can walk and stand straight up in years. Initially helped my neck pain, but is now no longer effective. Having surgery tomorrow to repair subluxation of C3/4, hoping that resolves my pain. Status post surgery x 5 for cervical herniations. May need to adjust dose? Great medicine, highly recommended."


"I have been taking low dose birth control pills for 4 years. Trinessa Lo isn't too bad.

Pros - very light period, easy to swallow, very little weight gain <10lbs (which is very important to me)

Cons - PMS seems to start earlier than previously, so emotional, hard for me to remember (even with an alarm set on my phone)

In conclusion, I am going to have Mirena (IUD) put in soon. I just think it is time for me to try something else. Also, my schedule has gotten much more hectic and I am forgetting the pills more often. Overall not a bad pill."


"Ambien CR is my most recent attempt to circumvent my chronic insomnia. After taking it I go directly to bed. It typically takes an hour or more to have any affect. I will get 2-3 hours of restful slumber before I wake. Going back to Klonopin & Lunesta."


"I took Lexapro from Jan 2010-June 2010. This was due to depression in college. It took some time. I suffered from homesickness and stress in college. Then when I was off it and at home I was fine. I returned back to school June 2011 and I relapsed. I was not on medication, but I am pretty sure I relapsed due to past trauma. I will be getting better soon and will learn from my mistakes and will not take antidepressants any more. When I am on Lexapro I do feel like a zombie, but for me it took like 3-4 months to feel better. Also it messes up your sleep patterns. It also causes you to gain a lot of weight (even if you work out) and it makes you feel numb but it helps in the long run."


"STINGS my eye.
I am a 73 years old male.
I have glaucoma and corneal implants.
I also take Alphagan.
They seem to work equally well.
"


"The bleeding got worst while on mirena. Sometimes I would bleeding for 17 days."


"Took this for 6 to 8 weeks. Attempted suicide twice while on it. Sometimes this medicine works great for some, but for me, it made me a lot worse."


"I switched to this pill after taking progesterone only, and I almost immediately regretted it. I was moody and nasty, gained 10-15 pounds within the first two weeks of taking it, started to become depressed, and it completely reduced my sex drive. I also had mild acne before I started taking it, and it developed into cystic acne within a week, and didn’t clear up. I’ve been off it for over a month now, still have the cystic acne, but my mood and sex drive came back up. I hated what happened to me on it so much that I stopped taking it after the first month because to me, trying to finish the 3 mo trial wasn’t worth it. There are other options."


"Read a lot of bad things about Seroquel on the web. After a couple days tried it myself (100 mg a night) and I've found it amazing. It really helps with my anxiety and my hyperactive behavior. Just feel a lot more calm and settled in general. Don't believe everything you read. Just try it for a few nights and see how it suits you. Everyone is different."


"I started taking 20 mg as I was taking 20 mg of Lexapro. At first I felt better than I did with Lexapro (after 15 years on Lexapro the side effects were to much) after about two weeks I started getting more migraine headaches than I was before also I was starting to get heart palpitations and these problems increased with time. The migraines got to the point I was having one daily. Viibryd also caused me to be impotent even when using Cialis, the migraines likely contributed to this. I told my doctor about these problems and he told me to stop taking it. I have taken many drugs and Viibryd is by far the worst drug I have ever taken. I don't think it is fit for consumption by anyone or anything. I took Viibryd for almost two months."


"I switched to this birth control after being on Larin Fe, which made me feel completely crazy. I have been on this pill for 6 months and I did really like it. I used to have extremely heavy periods with horrendous cramps and since going on this my periods are much lighter, shorter & typically no cramps at all. The only negative is that I have breast tenderness pretty much the entire month. It only ever stops during placebo week. Lately though I have felt extremely anxious & I hope this pill won't turn out like Larin Fe where I felt so crazy and anxious 24/7!! I haven't gotten pregnant on it either so that is a major plus."


"I had been prescribed Percocet after 2 failed back surgeries.  I now have permanent nerve damage in sciatica and right leg.   I found it to be the only thing that worked for me.  My primary doctor prescribed for me for about 6 months and then released me from the practice because she felt that she couldn't prescribe for someone with chronic pain.  I had to stop taking them immediately as I haven't been able to get another doctor.  The withdrawal was noticeable but only lasted about a day.  Both doctors referred me to Pain Management but my insurance doesn't cover it.  I have been to 2 doctors that have turned me away because my case is "too complicated" and I now I have to live with NO quality of life.  Percocet to me was what made me normal."


"I'm as stubborn as it gets when it comes to taking medicine. I've been on just about everything for anxiety/ panic attacks. I began having panic attacks 5 months ago and have been living in complete fear. I couldn't even buy groceries without feeling like I was being pulled to the floor. I have every physical symptom of panic. Racing heart, chest pain, dizziness, I've even hyperventilated so bad that I've passed out. This medicine works. My doctor gave me 1mg tablets that are scored. I take half a mg and the panic is instantly gone for the entire day. It's a life saver. I really dread when I have to come off this medicine because it makes me feel human again, which is why I give it a 9/10."


"I have taken Doral for a long time. My Doctor tried every sleep medicine on the market. I take Parnate, an MAO Inhibitor that affects my sleep center. When Doral came on the market I was put on It. Doral worked great. I could purchase it with My Medicare card through 2013, but no more. My doctor appealed and was denied because it was not on the market now. I sure wish It would get back on sale as I would be grateful. "


"After four years, severe and chronic peripheral neuropathy persists, particularly in the feet and would seem permanent.  I was completely unaware before and when having treatment that this condition could happen post ceasing course of treatment.  Unfortunately some days walking becomes extremely painful and is a huge struggle.  "


"I have been suffering with bulimia for five years. I am 22 years old and a college student and I will take the memory loss, there is always spell check. I cannot describe the pain I go through, the guilt, the shame, and I never ever really thought it would get to this point, five years. I know someone's mom who is dying that has has several organ transplants and has been bulimic for over 30 years. I don't want that to be me. I can't stop. I never wanted it to get this far. With Topamax I am gaining weight. It works, it's like instant gratification."


"I have had the implant for about 6 months now: I LOVE IT! Nevertheless, like with any other contraceptive method, there are side effects. For me, I haven't had my period in 3 months. BUT if you do your research and speak to a doctor, you'll realize that this is perfectly normal and not harmful to your health. I haven't had any migraines, no weight gain, no pain, nothing.  I am okay with not getting a period - I'm just as healthy. Remember: just because it did not work out for you, does not mean that it won't work out for others. So, do your research before, during and after getting a contraceptive. Stay safe and give it try, if it doesn't work, take it out. It's not the end of the world; don't just bash it. Every woman's body is DIFFERENT."


"I started on Qsymia 6 months ago, and I have had plenty of side effects.  I started with tingling in my fingers and toes, even my lips occasionally.  I get terrible cotton mouth, brain fog, mild headaches, extreme fatigue and have a hard time concentrating.  I even run the gamut of emotions at time from irritation to outright hostility, but it usually passes quickly and I have learned to control it.  Having said that, I started out at 216 pounds, I am now at 175 and most of the side effects have began to subside.  I can live with the cotton mouth by increasing my water intake and have found a work around for all the other inconveniences I experienced in the beginning, but if you stick with it, you'll find that it is worth it. 40 lbs to go!"


"Methadone is a God send for people who need it for pain. "


"I'm so amazed

Saw a huge difference in 4 days

Today is day 16 and my cheeks are CLEAR."


"Ive had a yeast infection every month for 4-5 months before my period. Ive used basically every type of monistat out there except the one dose. (Was too scared of the crazy burning and itching) The three day burns and itches but it subsides. I would say use the 7 day, it's not as painful as three and it works"


"I have agraphobia (social disorder) I was confinde to my home to scared to get in a situation I couldnt get out of. My fiance was always trying to get me out of the house. He just didnt understand. I started xanax and it saved my life Now im in college and Im not scared to go out. I take the blue one twice a day."


"Starting a new college last year I became very depressed, strongly related to a sudden onset of chronic insomnia since I couldn't sleep in my new bed at school. I took mirtazapine to alleviate both conditions. It definitely helped my insomnia initially, but then its sedating effects wore off within weeks. It probably made me less depressed because I didn't have as much insomnia, but it also certainly made me emotionally numb and extremely groggy for the past few months.
I regret taking it for more than a couple weeks. This should be a SHORT term drug for insomnia, not a long term drug for depression. Tapering off after only 4 months on 30mg has been very difficult; 3 months later I'm now on 2mg and getting off it in a week. SHORT TERM ONLY"


"I've tried almost every muscle relaxer out on the market, nothing worked as well as Lorzone! Its been a Godsend for me. I have multiple chronic spinal issues, some that cause severe muscle spasms. Lorzone has made my life more bearable. It may take about a week when you first start to actually work on your spasms, then continue as directed and you'll notice a difference in the amount, and severity of spasms. I've also noticed within a week or two of stopping Lorzone the spasms return. :( Unfortunately I'll be on meds for the rest of my life.

My insurance only pays a very small part of cost, I use the coupon that lorzone provides, ask your doctor for it, its on the box of samples they get from the company."


"This birth control gave me chronic yeast infections, uncomfortable vagina, mood swings, nausea. I can't even enjoy having sex so it defeats the purpose of the pill. "


"I started off with 10 mg for the first week and noticed that I have FINALLY been able to get some sleep! Before hand, I could never get sleep and never had energy throughout the day. I'm more friendly. I was starting to spend more time with my husband, being more intimate and just feeling good! For the second week, I started to notice my body wants to shut down by 8 pm (which I love). I could wake up 5am for work and have so much energy to get what I need done. I do not really have racing thoughts anymore. Sometimes I catch myself still being sad from time to time, but thats only be because it takes about a month to have the full effect! Fair to say, I did notice POSITIVE improvements. I'm glad that I got help when I did."


"I was taking Lunesta, which is fantastic, however Blue Shield would not cover this drug until I first tried regular Ambien and then Ambien CR (in that order). Regular Ambien only put me asleep for about 2 hours. Ambien CR would work for a full night. However, both versions of Ambien gave me a dull headache as they were taking effect. The next 1-2 days following, I'd be in a really foul mood, depressed, anxious, and a real "fight picker" with others. No such problems with Lunesta. Luckily, my employer switched to Blue Cross, which does not pay for Ambien CR but does pay for Lunesta, so I'm in luck. I wish these insurance companies would just let doctors prescribe whatever works..."


"I was getting cavities along my gum line as well as a nasty taste in my mouth.  When I started taking Evoxac everything got better.  No more cavities, no more nasty taste.  I can swallow my food now without smearing it with mayonaise or other sauces.  It wears off at the same time every day so I know what time it is and reach for another Evoxac.  Of all the meds I take, I would never want to give this one up.  I feel awful without it as when I have surgeries and they won't let me have it at the hospital.  As soon as I am out the door, I grab my Evoxac and get relief."


"NEVER have I used a medication for my cold sores that has been so effective.  I've tried everything!  Denivar is amazing.  I have struggled with cold sores since I was about 12 years old, getting about two or three per year. My doctor prescribed Denivar last month when I first felt the "tingle", and it stopped the blister before it ever developed.  I have found a miracle!!!!"


"When I had my first son in 2004 I developed postpartum depression within two days of giving birth.  It was the most horrible manic thoughts, racing heartbeat, clenched jaw and burning sensation in my upper body.  I thankfully was able to care for my son but I was sleep deprived for 8 days...which turns your head into mush.  I can't really remember the first 2 to 3 months of his life.  I went to the my primary doctor because of all of this and they put me on Effexor it really worked.  Within one month I was feeling so much better and I haven't missed a dose since.  I continued to take Effexor in my second pregnancy and I had a great pregnancy, birth, and continue in 2010 to take it everyday."


"I've used it in the not recent past with some pain and it's been effective but last night was horrible. I took it just before bed and I've had terrible cramps, broke into sweats, and spent part of the night on the bathroom floor in pain. I wasn't even able to go to work today. It is working but the side effects are horrible. I still have sharp pains and it's noon of the next day."


"The stat dose is a miracle. I can finally go on vacations and don't miss out on work. I used to be in tears and would be submitted to hospital for a i.v."


"Our Mother has been on this medicine for sometime now and not sure if it's helping or not. She gets angry all the time and see's things and people.  Whats to go home even when she is home and doesn't understand why she can't see her family. She seems to be stuck at this stage and isn't moving forward (not getting better not getting worse). She is losing weight and not sleeping and falling a lot.  Don't know what to do, take her off or leave her on it. "


"I've been off the drink now for 5 years!! I'm 60 yrs old, have always drank. My life went tits up, so ended up drinking a full bottle off vodka every day for months on end. Librium saved my life but you have got to want to stop"


"I have  used Cerelle for 9 days I feel very good. I used because I had bad migrenes while period. No headache. My mood is good stable"


"My daughter started monthly Orencia infusions for her Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis about 3 years after being diagnosed. She had been previously taking Enbrel and Methotrexate injections weekly for 3 years. Her arthritis became more aggressive so her Rheumatologist started her on Orencia. (Continuing the Methotrexate injections). She got used to the infusion part rather quickly. She had no side effects at all, and the only problem we had was the occasional blown vein. Unfortunately, the medication did not prove to be effective for her. After 8 months of constant flare ups, oral steroids and steroid injections, we decided to change the medications again. There are however 2 other children we know that the Orencia is helping prevent flare ups."


"I am a 33 year old female with overactive bladder.  Vesicare is the only medication that has literally fixed the problem.  I didn't realize how bad my bladder problem was until I started taking it and realizing that I didn't have to get up 3-5 times at night and I didn't have that constant pinching in my bladder anymore.  Now the problem is I can't afford Vesicare.  I tried using that momentum program they have and that helped bring the price down, but my insurance company changed and now they want me to pay $210 a month.  I just can't afford it."


"It works the best for me."


"I am so sleepy during the day that it is interferring with my usual busy life. Unlike other patients, I have lost my appetite but like others my dreams are more vivid than ever.  I have mild depression, which it may be helping with but I think I must discontinue this product because of the somnolence."


"Worked wonders for my cough, slept well through the night. Made me lethargic the next day but well worth it."


"Abreva is the only cold sore cream I have found that works. I've been getting outbreaks my entire life. More so when I was a kid, now I get one outbreak about once a year. I apply the cream at the first sign of tingling and use it every 2 hours the first day while applying with a finger and washing my hands before and after. The second day I apply it every 3-4 hours. Abreva stops the spreading for me, the earlier I catch it the better. It also takes about 5 days to fully go away, if I don't use abreva it will stick around for up to two weeks."


"I have genetic heterozygous familial hyperlipidemia. I have a good diet and decent amount of regular exercise. My LDL has shot way down after a short time on this drug, from 154 to 40-85 range. HDL is slightly lower at 37 than it used to be - 39,40. I've been taking it for 6 months. My liver enzymes are elevated but still within range. I haven't seen too many physical side effects except recently I had bruising and soreness at the injection site with my last shot- this hasn't happened before. I sometimes have liver and digestive pain but I also have GI issues from before so I'm not sure it's the drug. I'm pleased but hoping my liver enzymes stabilize and the injection sites don't get too sore in the future. I also take high dose statins."


"I hate to write this comment, but it has to be done. I have been on Lyrica for 5 years. I now take 150mg 3x day. At first this was a dream medicine f or me. It relieved the aches and body spasms almost instantly. I could sleep at night, and woke up pain free and was able to live a somewhat normal life. I did however gain 40 lbs. I am now experiencing severe depression, and I feel it is the Lyrica. I ran out once and experienced the worst withdrawal symptoms. I felt like I was dying and the pain was severe. This medicine is wonderful, but getting off of it is very hard. "


"I took this for a little over a year before stopping it. I was on Minastrin (insurance stopped covering). Got switched to Gildess & was fine until they discontinued it. Then came this horrible monster. The pharmacy ensured me it was the same thing, but I didn't feel this awful on the other 2. For months I wondered why my mood was so awful. I would snap at everything & I would cry for no reason. I started feeling horribly depressed. The one way this pill prevented me from getting pregnant was by completely killing my libido. I started taking it to get my hormonal acne under control, but I think I'd rather deal with the acne than these side effects."


"When treating for Basal Cell Carcinoma, in my case the arm, HEED THE WARNING to not use on sore or broken skin, which should include recently biopsied lesions to avoid any confusion. Wait until the excision site has healed. I did not receive this instruction and began using it that night. The pain was beyond description, reached deep into the muscle tissue, and lasted for hours.  Follow-up phone calls of course confirmed the oversight. "


"I used Prevacid for 8 weeks for a new symptomatic phase of GERD. Worked when I was taking 2 pills a day. When I cut down to 1 pill a day, some symptoms of GERD came back. "


"My doctor switched me to Advair 3 1/2 years ago.  My wheezing and coughing has stopped!  I have resumed a "normal" living style with exercise and outdoor activities.  This is great considering my outdoor lifestyle was my asthma trigger.  I have had none of the side effects listed for this product."


"After being on the pill for 8 months, the side effects were too much for me to handle, so I gave up on all birth control and went back to just using condoms. After a recent condom scare, I started looking into other forms of BC, and my doctor recommended skyla, as I have never given birth before. The insertion is definitely an uncomfortable and painful experience, but the initial pain itself only lasts for maybe 2 minutes. The night afterwards I had terrible cramps, and my heating pad was my best friend. I have now had it in for a month, and I will say that I absolutely love it. VERY light spotting a fews days, and a few cramps here and there, but nothing I couldn't handle. My period is almost nonexistant now too! Definitely suggest it!"


"Recently I retired from public safety. I should have been happy and content to have a lot of free time. My friends all said I looked rested and better than I had in years. What they did not know is how depressed I was and how much I missed the work and my work friends.  Reluctantly my doctor prescribed Bupropion HCL 150 mg for seven days then 300 mg daily in the AM. After the first day, I was already feeling better. I just finished the first two weeks and I'm feeling so much better. Occasionally I still have negative thoughts. Side effects include anxiety and an elevated BP.  I'm happy with the results and believe the medication has taken me away from the edge. I will post updates periodically."


"This medicine is amazing! I've been on 10-15 different acne medicines and this is hands down the best. It doesn't dry out your skin and is an excellent spot treatment with breakouts gone is days"


"Having a horrible experience on Bactrim. This antibiotic should come with a warning label. Urinary symptoms have not been relieved yet (going on 3rd day). Experiencing severe nausea and diarrhea. Zofran helps somewhat. I don't know that I can continue this medication for 3 more days."


"Just been back for my 2nd months of tablets.  Lost 10lb in the 1st 3 wks
of being on Xenical & gone from an size 18 to a comfortable 16. Eating more healthily, but need to start exercising if this is going to work properly. It doesn't work for everyone, but definitely worth trying if you're struggling with your weight."


"I've been using Jardiance for a year now.  I suppose I should say I used it for a year, but I'm also no longer taking it.  initially I had no problems and it did seem to reduce my blood sugars (tho not substantially), Since December I have had an insane amount of back and hip pain/uti/yeast infections that have rendered my life miserable. I've had very dry mouth/dehydration feelings since the beginning.  Three days off the meds and my hip pain is gone, I no longer have dry mouth and my blood sugars are staying where they've been  the benefit has not outweighed the enduring that misery.   Listen to your body!"


"Suffered with cystic hormonal acne for 10 years.

Pros: Cleared my skin. Side effects wore off about a month post-accutane

Cons: dry eyes, dry lips, lower back pain, ankle pain, fatigue, sun sensitivity

Due to some of the side effects, I had to go easy at the gym, give up hiking for a few months, or anything related to physical activity or sun.

All side effects are manageable. You go in expecting the worse, but it isn't as bad as some make it sound.  I was on 60mg a day for 5 months.

I recommend it if you've been battling acne for years. I have good health insurance, listed is what I paid/copayment.

Doctor: $30 co-pay (w/o insurance $160)

Drug: $15 co-pay (w/o insurance $500-700)

Labs: $20 co-pay (w/o insurance $500-700)"


"My severe menopausal symptoms stopped in 24 hours after application of this patch."


"I wanted to tell people about Humira. I have been on it 10days with no side effects! My scalp was 95% covered by Psoriasis. I started my first injection March 1st and today my scalp and behind my ears are clearer. The Humira pen is nothing to worry about doesn't hurt. Leave it out 30 mins and inject in your stomach easy as can be! Good luck everyone."


"I just inserted this cream into my inner lady part and what I felt next was fire! My yeast infection didn't even feel like this. I had no burning sensation before, just an itch. I think this is my second Y.I.,and I say "ithink"because I supposedly had one before but I had to symptoms, but an overgrowth of yeast. My doctor then prescribed me a pill that I took that got rid of it quickly. Smh. I don't know why I didn't go back to her!?!?! I tried to clean it out of me with warm water, but it's still burning!!!! I'll never but this product again!!!! Grrrrr! A man had to have come up with this medicine. No woman would do this to get fellow women."


"I had unprotected sex no excuses for my reckless behavior. Took the pill 3 hours later and was extremely afraid of the possibility of ending up pregunte. Lucky for me my period came 11 days early. I felt no side affects and nothing felt differente. The pill is extremely useful. If you are reading this don't stress. I'm extremely glad for this pill!"


"This was the worse,  made the worse choice in trying this new pill,  in one month I did the change slowly,   I have bad headaches, I can't sleep, I have the worse taste in my mouth, ringing in my ears, very moody and crying all the time.  We don't smoke  and all I smell no matter where I go is old ashtrays.  Never again  so back on my lexapro.  Don't try this  its not worth it."


"I have tried nearly every antibiotic (doxy, mino, ampicillin, etc) for acne prescribed by 3 dermatologists over 5 years. The only one that worked was doxycycline, which stopped working after 4 months. Then I tried bactrim which cleared my moderate-severe teenage acne gradually (and noticeably) over 1.5 months. Deffinetly the most effective one out there besides accutane."


"I had a mild UTI that I was trying to treat naturally, but it didn't go away. So, I was forced to try an antibiotic. I was prescribed Cipro for 5 days. I had no side effects at all and felt 100% by day 3. I continued taking them through the 5th day even though all symptoms were already gone."


"Very itchy feeling from this cream , I don't think it helped me at all ."


"I take Maxalt 10mg ODT when my Imitrex fails. Maxalt rarely fails and is actually my back up plan but has lately been my go to since Imitrex has stopped working completely. Maxalt is great! It works within an hour of taking it and I have little to no side effects. I give it a 9 because it does make me shake and if I take two, it will make me feel washed out the next day. Of course, all of this is an even trade for killing a migraine. Overall, great and effective drug!"


"Im 17 years old and started suffering with depression a couple months after my dad died and thats when I was put on Lexapro 10mg. The side effects were horrible for the first couple of days, extreme nausea and massive headaches. About a couple of weeks later we upped my dosage to 20mg and it helped me with me depression a little bit for a while but now (about 4 months later) my depression has gone back to how it was before I started Lexapro. Ive also noticed that it has made me extremely exhausted all of the time. I have to sleep at least 12 hours to function and even then it is hard to wake up and carry out my day. This may work for some but it did not work well for me. Im going to try to switch antidepressants within the next few days."


"I was prescribed clindamycin 4 days ago for a gum/nerve infection due to an absessed tooth. I started to get pretty nervous about the heartburn I was experiencing. Worst of my life! Water is key, and so far so good. My swelling and pain went away after 2 days. I also noticed taking it every 6 hours EXACTLY (or however long you're prescribed to) helps a bunch too. Oh, and water, not laying down for about 30 minutes after, and more water."


"I actually used the 3 day filled applicators. First night was fine. The next night was all burning. Last night was unbearable itching. I wish I would have read the reviews before purchasing."


"Pretty sad when you try everything you can to get them to stick, but the insurance has to pay and you get stuck with a copay, you put it on and within minutes it's off. I've had Qualitest brand and they are number one. They stay put. So I just endure the pain because you can't get the script filled before it's time, and if you use them before you can refill tough... Suffer... Nice to know pharmacies don't care and doctors are getting so cold on people with pain issues. They really don't give a poop either"


"I was on Levoxyl for 15 years and had terrible side effects of reflux, asthma symptoms.  The doctors had to put me on all kinds of asthma and GERD medications.  Turns out it was the Levoxyl causing all those symptoms. Been on Tirosint for about 2 years and now off all GERD and asthma medications.  My endo did not believe there was a correlation, I don't see her anymore.  I feel pretty good on Tirosint, my new endo just upped my dosage, so hopefully I'll start losing some of the weight I gained when old endo put me on a lower dose.  All in all, I'd rather pay a higher price and feel better than have to deal with all the side effects from the Levoxyl."


"I have to take this following surgery to remove hardware from my ankle, I thought that it would work and it simply did not. I don't even notice any difference after taking it, except maybe that I would like to throw up. I took a full dose and it never kicked in at all, I should be able to walk but due to the pain I can't even move. I really need something stronger, and this is coming from someone who has a really high pain tolerance."


"Ive been having terrible stomach issues lately. I tried two kinds of dulcolax tried staying hydrated, tried everything but nothing worked. Finally today I got a bottle of the lemon lime magnesium citrate 10 fl oz and downed the whole bottle. I've been leashed to my throne on off for about 8 hours now so... Yeah it works"


"I have taken this in addition to Benadryl for the last five years and noticed that it seems to work within 20 or 30 minutes as opposed to Benadryl which takes about an hour. The problem is if you take it too early before going to bed you may miss the window period and lie awake in bed restless. I've never had any of the adverse side effects like weird dreams or sleepwalking but it also seems to wake me up eight hours after taking it regardless of the time. It's probably the best as needed medicine for insomnia but would not recommend of an everyday basis."


"Been on trintellix for bout three months. Last month sobbing has stopped but I'm having vision disturbances. I started at 5 mg then went to ten. From ten to twenty and my head hurt so bad backed down to ten again. The vision issue is still there along with profuse sweating and breakthrough anxiety. Been through so many different antidepressants I'm afraid of what will happen if I hafta go through another drug change. It's been a nightmare."


"Really suffered with public speaking anxiety to the point where I had a panic attack during a presentation and had to stop. Friend recommended propranolol and the difference it made was remarkable. Felt slightly nervous when I had to give a presentation to a large group but when I started talking felt completely at ease. No issues at all. If anyone suffers with the same thing I implore you to see your GP/doctor and get this prescribed."


"Due to new insurance, I switched form Ortho-Cyclen to Sprintec in March (starting my third pack of Sprintec now). I noticed a pretty significant change in my mood/attitude: I have a lack of motivation, increased feelings of sadness, and my energy level is lower than it ever has been. In the first month of taking Sprintec, I had a breakouts of acne, more than I usually had. However, this seemed to clear up and has not been a problem the last couple weeks. I'm hoping that my body is just getting used to the new pill and that everything will balance out and my mood will return to normal. Other than that, the pill does what it is supposed to!"


"im  always leary about primary care providers pushing weight loss med like belviq and qysmia and insulin pens that make you lose weight after all what incentives are they getting from the company ? The upside to this medicine is the trial basis took care of my cervical neck pain but the combination of the meds was a disaster. I felt moody, irritable, anxious, depressed, hopeless, tingly all over, headaches, nauseated, thirsty, never hungry thanks to nausea, sleeplessness, wired!!! and tired!!! odd sensations, cold and heat intolerance, panic, blurred vision. No thanks I would rather be fat and happy ! I was eating healthy and drinking only water but was unable to lose the weight. This is a horrible medicine!!"


"Diagnosed earlier this year with hypothyroidism after symptoms. I had gained over 35  pounds in a year. I went to the doctor and they put me on Levothyroxine (25 mcg) . I have been on it a month and there is a big difference from before I started the medicine. You must wait at least 6 - 8 weeks before your body even starts to see results because it takes time! In the month that I have been taking it I have gone from 184lbs to 170lbs! I have not changed my diet or exercise routine at all. I am eating more than before (I had no urge to eat and only ate once a day) and actually have hunger pains now to eat. I also take mine at night before bed (it upset my stomach if I took it during the day) and I have more energy and not feeling bloated!!!!"


"This shot has temporarily ruined my life. I am close to my 3 month mark of this shot, which means another dose. I am strongly considering not getting another.  I am currently typing this at 4am because I woke up after bleeding through my pad. Not fun. I've been bleeding/spotting for over half of the 3 months. I am always bloated, tired, and emotional.  Sex drive gone, not to mention the constant inserting and deserting of tampons dozens of times a day. The only thing i ever see is blood. I'm constantly tired,  i dont have the drive to do anything. This shot has consumed my life."


"Honestly, when the accident happened (we were doing unprotected sex, yes... extremely stupid and I wasn't on birth control), both me and my partner were freaking out really badly about the possibility of getting pregnant. Since the accident occurred almost at 12 in the morning, we couldn't go out to get Plan B because we were traveling with family and it would've seemed too suspicious and there were no CVS around that were open so late. So the next day, at 8 in the morning I took the pills. There were some side effects like the nausea and pain but I'd rather take that over pregnancy any day being a college student right now. My period came 2 days early and a much heavier one but it worked and I am totally not complaining at all!"


"I started Nexplanon in March 2013, and it is now November 2013. I feel like there are many negative reviews on this birth control and wanted to share my experience. I've been on birth control since I was 15 and diagnosed with endometriosis, I'm 20 now. Disclaimer: I've yet to have an experience that I thought was terrible on any birth control including depo. I've not experienced any weight gain, mood swings, constant bleeding or anything. I get a moderate flow 5 day period about every 2 months. Nothing scary or horrid. I love this method as I needed something estrogen free and can't take minipill correctly. The only bad thing to report is a slight acne increase. My OBGYN was very frank about the risks associated with the method. I love it!"


"I tried Effexor for 4 weeks and it really made my life a living hell. I got more and more and more anxiety and after 4 weeks, I just couldn't take it further because of the side effects. But the worst part was the week after I stopped taking effexor. It was an insane depression. I"


"Helps with nerve pain in both legs."


"This is the real deal.  I was smoking a gram a day of heroin for about a year. I had tried to quit cold turkey- didn't work. I didn't even last two days before I went out again. Then I was prescribed other medicines to help with the detox. I gave these up after three days of insomnia and being anxious and depressed. Finally I tried Suboxone and it made all the difference in the world. I was super cold the first two days, but on day three I woke up feeling great. I've been on one 8mg pill a day for about three weeks now and I feel better than I have in years. Even people who don't know I was a junkie have commented on how much better I look. The best part is I have no cravings and I have money again."


"It has lowered my blood pressure, which was crazy high (upper number 210 once and otherwise always in the 190's).  Everything was fine at first.  But now I'm so tired it hurts.  I am actually so fatigued that I am close to not being able to function.  I have also noticed some double vision (comes & goes).  "


"28, suffer from MTHFR (can't have hormones so this was one of my only options)  NO ONE TELLS YOU THAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE A MIRENA LIKE CRASH WHEN GETTING THIS REMOVED.    Google mirena crash if you've never heard of it.  After I had this removed for only having it a month I cried for days and became super depressed.  Please be aware when trying this out whenever you have it removed you WILL be severely depressed for about a week. As far as symptoms go felt instantly different after having inserted.  Deep depressing thoughts and felt like i was in a constant fog...high. I didn't want to wait it out to see if I'd adjust as I just felt weird all the time, not myself..and the strings constantly poking me and my partner"


"This comes in a patch and works wonders for pain. I have lower back pain and I cut a 1/2 patch and put it on. It lasts for 12 hours."


"I've just completed week 1, 1 pill in the morning. So, here's my week one observation. Only side effect was day one woozy feeling. Other than that nothing else. I still feel hungry but my response to hunger is different. When I'm hungry I'm really only interested in not feeling hungry anymore. So I don't really care what I eat to accomplish that. So I'll eat something healthy. Whereas before I would obsess more about eating something super yummy and fattening to satisfy more than hunger. I feel overall more determined in getting things accomplished. Still experience cravings in the evening and I'm hoping the addition of the evening pill in week 2 will help these cravings subside. Overall experience has been positive."


"It completely stopped my anxiety I was suffering from for years....it gave me my life back. I took 75mg 1 time a day. For 9yrs. That dose worked for me. I tried higher doses and lower ones with no success. I have been off them now for 1year. I have no side affects from them. I also don't have anxiety like I did before starting them."


"I have been taking 1000mg Metformin ER once per day for 3 weeks now. Experienced barely any side effects about from a little nausea for 2 days but nothing more after that (for anyone experiencing nausea, my gyno really emphasised to take it with a meal to stop you from feeling that way). I feel great while taking it and have lost 4.5 kilo's already (with moderate exercise). I haven't had a period in 104 days. But have been feeling some cramps the last few days, so hopefully the metformin will begin to regulate my crazy cycles.

"


"My psych started me on latuda about 6 days ago. I am 32 years old and have suffered from manic bipolar depression for many years. Also with a touch of OCD and severe anxiety. Before latuda I was on ativan for my anxiety. My Dr started me on 40 mg of Latuda and the obvious side effect of nausea did come. But its rather tolerable. My Dr told me there's a trick. Take it after dinner.
After a couple days I have begun to get terrible restless leg syndrome. Talked to my Dr and he put me on klonopin to take 1 hour after latuda. Last night it didn't work.
Overall, my mood is still wishy washy. I am however getting up and doing more. With my depression I haven't been active in sex with my husband as much neither. Let's hope that changes as well."


"I have been on Lexapro for almost two weeks now, my depression has gotten better but unfortunately it causes me to have problems in bed.  I am male 26 years old, my libido is the same, for some reason shortly after starting this medication I cannot climax sexually.  Paxil was similar but I could still finish. I am planning on getting off this medication as fast as I can."


"I am going on six weeks taking Otezla. The results are absolutely amazing compared to all of the various topicals and pills I've tried over the years. I've never been talked into a biologic because the side effects looked worse than the disease. I thought the side effects weren't terrible with Otezla, so I gave it a shot. I wasn't given a starter pack at first, make sure to follow the dosing information. Unlike others, I've experienced absolutely no side effects with almost complete (99%) clear up. Fantastic!!!"


"I have been on Strattera for almost a year. This is the only ADD medicine I have tried so I do not have experience with others. It helps me focus in on one thing and gives my brain a rest from all the thoughts. It also helps me sleep at night because my mind is not wandering.
Some side effects I have experienced is weight loss (almost extreme from 120 to 100 in 5 months) although I have gained about 5 pounds back and am still working on it.
Also I am very thirsty all the time, so keep water with you everywhere! . Lastly I have to take it on a full stomach or else it will give me a severe stomach ache.
Overall, this medicine has really helped me be able to enjoy life and want to spend time with the people I love!"


"I am glad to see most people here on this forum had positive experiences with Pristiq. I have been on Pristiq for 7 long days. While I know it takes weeks for antidepressant medications to take effect I could not tough it out. My pupils were so dilated, headaches, severe diarrhea, chills, stomach pain. It's amazing how medications affect people different."


"First time prescribed Bactrim for mild UTI. Second day I had flu like symptoms. After day 4 I was feeling so poorly I went to ER where I was told just flu and to rest and to finish Bactrim so it will clear up UTI. Day 5 fever of 105, rushed to hospital where I passed out. Completely dehydrated and organs where showing signs of sepsis. I was in ICU unit for 3 days. The diagnosis was “allergy to sulfa”. However, that’s not really an allergic response. I think it causes the body to dehydrate faster than normal, and my actual problem was intense dehydration. Bactrim was banned in UK after a number people died. I’ll never take it again."


"Hi guys, I was a very fit 54 year old male, until just last November 2010.  I was diagnosed with severe chronic heart faliure, and my heart is operating at 25% and I have to use cpap at night when I sleep, as I apparently stop breathing at night.  The short of it is that I unfortunately used this nasal spray every day for the last 3 years, and maybe 3-4 times a day.  It would appear I have given myself this condition, by misusing this nasal spray.  I had a chest xray 4 years ago, my lungs and heart were fine, and there has been no heart problems in my family.

So the reason I have commented, is to warn others to use the nasal spray correctly and if the condition of conjestion persists, get off to a Doctor.  Thankyou for your time."


"I have been in so much pain over the past 2 yrs. My neurologist has tried EVERYTHING! I have taken every medication there is. Every narcotic available. Nothing has helped except my oxycodone 15x5 a day and it just took the edge off. My doctor put my on Exalgo along with my oxycodone for breakthrough pain and I started to feel normal again. I was told I have small fiber neuropathy along with a list of other horrible things and I can say without a doubt that this medicine has been a miracle for me. I have gone from not being able to walk from time to time and being in so much pain to feeling normal again. Don't get me wrong. I still hurt but hey I can handle this hurt! What a blessing!"


"I'm a Kidney stone olympian - 14 surgeries.  If I don't catch the pain in time with Vicodin then I have to get Toradol shot.  Upsets my tummy a little but sure beats kidney stone pain."


"Took for 5 months.  First 4 months great.  Then got intermittent tingling and numbess in arms.  Over next month tingling went to constant throbbing.  Pain shooting down right arm.  Stopped pill.  It has been 7 days and left arm back to normal.  Right arm slight numbness and some discomfort but getting much better.  Be aware of symptoms!"


"I went from pain to feeling pain free within an hour."


"So paragard worked great for 3 years till I got pregnant with twins at the worst time in my life. Just got back to work that I now I have to quit soon. I did my yearly check ups and 6 months before I got pregnant was my last exam and it was perfect. Well the ultra sound and doctor both said the IUD was in place perfect and had no idea how we got pregnant... do not take this method unless u want pregnant."


"Had post herpectic trigeminal neuralgia (one of the worst cases in history according to my doctors). Began treatment with medications available in 1995, which almost destroyed my endocrine system.  I tried Neurontin when it came out and today find I can control what used to be chronic burning pain down the side of my face from my scalp to my upper teeth across my right eye with 600 mg of Neurontin taken before bed."


"Started taking Venlafaxine ER a year ago for anxiety. Started at 75mg daily and am currently on 150mg per day, and have been for about 8 months. It has helped a ton with the anxiety! While I am not completely clear from anxiety, it is much much better to handle. I did not gain any weight whatsoever. I do notice that if I forget to take it I feel a bit nauseous and lightheaded so I have set an alarm on my phone. I take both 75mg pills at one time so that it's done for the day. All in all, I would recommend!!"


"Started on by vyvanse after I was diagnosed with ADD at an age of 19. I had been on Strattera to previously which worked well, but I was still a bit lathargic. The first few months were great, but as the doses started increasing I became delusional & physcotic. It go so bad at 40mg that I thought the mafia was coming to get me, but in reality it was just a car driving in front of my house. This drug ended up with me being sedated by the cops, and being placed in the psychiatric ward for a month. The withdrawals I got from this drug were horrible, I imagine it's what it's like to quit a harder recreational drug. I know this drug works great for some people, but not for everyone. I'd be vary cautious of vyvansae if you value your sanity."


"I've just started taking Lexapro 10mg 4 days ago.  I have the normal headaches, some nausea, but I also feel restlessness.  I do not feel like I'm crawling out of my skin, but I feel like I can't sit still and I have some odd pain in my legs.  It isn't cramping or sharp pains per say. It almost feels like a warm sensation.  I also feel maybe a bit more anxiety as of now.  Is the restlessness and feeling in my legs normal.  I wouldn't say it is intolerable, just annoying. Should I continue through the first week? I know I can call my doctor and I plan to, but I would like to see if anyone else has experienced these side effects and if they subsided."


"This pill keeps making me miss my period and it's so scary I keep thinking I am pregnant or something is wrong with me. After pregnancy tests come back negative I feel better, but it is very off putting to not be getting my period for sometimes months in a row."


"I have been taking ambien for years now, and I love it. I suffered from insomnia since I was a child and so far this has been the only medication that can put me to sleep. I would recommend it for anyone that needs to use a sleep aid, especially for a short term remedy it is perfect."


"Off Enbrel I was basically not functional. On it, I am as functional as a normal person. This is a miracle. Over 5 years on it and no side effects."


"I've had the shot for about 3 months and I've had a great experience. My acne was minimal, mood swings were practically unchanged, and I actually lost weight. It's my first shot, so I did have some spotting, but that was it. I would definitely recommend it."


"I started using it on 02/02/09 on my b/day, not even a week ago. I feel pain free, first time in a very long time."


"I have little side effects like a headache, but that is due to no appetite from this medication. Ever since I have been on it I feel wonderful again like I used to be. All I would sit around and cry and think I was useless but now that is gone all together. I'm on 200mg and who knows I could have it increased if all goes well. Since I have been on this medication I have lost 14 lbs. I have no appetite so I have to force myself to eat which isn't till like 4 pm. I'm so glad I'm losing weight and not gaining. Who knows it could be a combination with my Lisinopril. I guess everyone is different but give it a try or ask your doctor if you can take it for weight loss, my doctor put me on it for weight loss and depression...Very very happy"


"I'm 21 years old with no children. I was on the pill from age 14-19 and became horrible with reminding myself to take them. Decided to try an IUD. I originally got the paragard. Shortly after I noticed I had developed horrible acne. I tried everything to get rid of it but nothing was working. Also my periods became extremely heavy and painful. I thought I'd stick it out to see it those effects would go away. Had it for a year and my symptoms didn't go away. I had it removed and decided to try the Mirena instead for the hormones. I've had it for about 2 months now and my skin is almost completely clear. My periods are lighter with hardly any cramping. I have been spotting off and on since insertion so hopefully it goes away soon."


"I have been taking Cymbalta for 3 months now to combat depression and anxiety. I am taking 30mg per day. When I first started taking it I was very sleepy. I had to take naps during the day which wasn't too good. I finally had a breakthrough with it and now no longer need the naps. I had good side effects for a few weeks like no hunger pangs. Those went away. I haven't gained any weight either like I did on Zoloft and Serazone. I feel great and during my PMS now it is so nice to actually be nice to others again. It is a wonderful medicine. Keep taking it and you will feel better. The sleepiness will go away and the sun will start shining again. I laugh again like I used to and I have NO SEXUAL SIDE EFFECTS yeah."


"Have dry eye and use drops, I found
Months after cataract surgery pressure around peripheral sides and
Bottom of eye lids , nothing helped much to alleviate the pressure. Had some Acuvail left over and out of desperation on my own I tried some .it worked surprisingly Quite Well . I checked with my Eye Surgeon and he said continue 1 drop each eye morn and eve. GOOD RESULTS"


"I have been taking Tenuate time released 75mg for almost 3 weeks. I am down 9 lbs. I started at 130, and am
Now 121.4. I have noticed that it is not working as well now as it did in the first week or two. At the beginning I was never hungry, I would have to force myself to eat something. Now, I have noticed the hunger pains. I am hoping to loose another 11 lbs."


"No more migraines since I've been taking Elavil. I use only 12.5 mg per day, taken at night. Have tried millions of other medicines. This is the best. First few weeks you will be very tired, it goes away then all will finally be normal with no more head throbbing. Coctail with 10 mg Lexapro. 1 and 1/2 years of no migraines."


"I took 1/2 of a 5MG tablet - 2.5 MG of this sent me into the abyss. I was suicidal for most of the day just barely holding on. The only thing keeping me from calling family for help was knowing it was the medication and not really me. I just had to wait for it to leave my system."


"I was prescribed Mirogestin after experiencing prolonged abnormal bleeding. I've not been on birth control for over a decade and I have to say I hate this drug! Three weeks in and I am miserable. I don't want to continue taking it at all, I can't do this for 3 months. Here is my experience:

I started taking the pill while on my cycle, as directed by my Ob-Gyn and on the last day of my cycle as the flow was lessening it suddenly got heavier and I spent five days dealing with extremely heavy flow (every 60-90mins) Then it stopped for 2 days and then started again. Sore lower back and abdomen constantly. Increased appetite. Fatigue. Emotional.

Advil is a constant, without it I'd be a wreck!"


"I've been on this medication for about 3 months and so far have had no negative side effects (with the exception of some fatigue)! My acne is clearing up, it's an effective contraceptive, and, to my surprise, I've actually lost weight. Also, my periods are well regulated and much shorter. I switched from the Depo-Provera shot and have been so happy on this pill since."


"I was on the shot about 2 years ago, it  did in fact add on a few pounds but it was effective.. I spotted for about 20 days and I was gucci. I never went back for a second shot due to my financial situation but it kept me infertile for an additional 10 months( not complaining, it was great). I just recently went back to get the shot again... It all depends on you! And p.s it heightened my sex drive. To each it's own"


"Success, success, success! Review Part 2. I now take Xyprexa every day. I take it early so I don't get a hang over effect the next day. Before, I got away with taking it every other day but that doesn't work anymore. with 8 hours sleep an night I am thankful. I don't feel like a zombie. I am taking a higher dose for awhile as to better the longer term effect."


Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide

"Start with 500 000VL 10cd4
Was taking Genvoya for 6 months and it couldn't get me undetectable.
My doc said that genvoya it's not working with other patients too..
Otherwise no serious side effects...
If you start with low VL that's the best drug for you."


"I recently started this medication for my ic , the side effects startrd right away . Fatigue, headaches,  severe pain in my lower stomach almost like constipation pains sharp and intense  this would happen about 20-30 mins after taking the medication and the pain would last a few hours before easing up, just in time to take the next dose , pain behind my eyes and the hair on the top of my head stated to hurt ... i stopped taking the medication days later .. I plan on going back to the doctor to find something else."


"200 mgs daily... bpd-adhd +gad. the only affective antidepressant for me, reduces panic, depression, agitation, aggression and very few side effects in the first few weeks of treatment (personally). couldn't cope with citalopram, fluoxetine, mirtazapine."


"The first 3 days I swear I felt so good I was not hungry, very little appetite and a lot of energy. But after that it all stopped and I went to back to how I felt before  I started taking this pills. I don't know if I did something wrong?  I feel really disappointed I seriously felt so motivated I was going to lose weight but I haven't lost anything"


"I have suffered with RLS for pretty much my entire life, I'm 55 now. Discovered gabapentin reading blog posts. I have tried all the other meds. My RLS was getting so bad I was having a lot of episodes during the day and not just at night, but worse at night. I could not sit still to even look at a newspaper or magazine. There were time I actually thought I was going to go completely insane. Most night I didn't sleep more than an hour or two. Even then I was not getting a good deep sleep. When I asked my GP about gabapentin, he had no problem prescribing it for me. He even followed recommendation for the dosage. I take 100mg in the morning and at lunch. Before bedtime I take 200 mg.. All I can say is that this has been a godsend for me."


"I started taking Provigil about a year ago when it was suspected I had narcolepsy.  I was tested and found it was Idiotic Hypersomnia (lack of melatonin) they call it Idiotic because they don't know what causes it. Provigil works one day for me then not the next.  You can only take 200mg max per day. I went off it and on Ritalin.  I am awake without any ill effects.  I have recently been tested again for narcolepsy and was found that I am narcoleptic.  The test given last year was done incorrectly (without my C-pap), it was supposed to be done WITH it on during my sleep study. All is good now."


"I had hyperplasia last year, as well as endometriosis which I had surgery for. First I was prescribed the prometrium pills. Had great effects. Stopped taking that and was irregular again. Then I started bleeding and didn't stop for 36 days, and it was heavy. We decided on the shot because I wanted added birth control. I suffer from bipolar disorder and anything with estrogen is horrid. 2 days after the shot I stopped bleeding! Some mild cramping, a bit moody and weird dreams but overall great! I think it works best if you are lacking progesterone."


"The only reason why I am giving it 2 stars is because it did clear my acne better than any product I have ever used. I got on it after my mirena was removed 4 months ago and it's the only pill form of birth control I have ever taken.  However, as soon as I am done with my red pills I will not be taking it anymore. It has made me a lunatic. I am so bipolar/emotionally unstable/depressed its not even funny!! I am destroying my relationship with my mood swings/instability. I'll be okay for a day or two and then I start feeling crazy again. I cry constantly for no reason.  I'm even having nightmares almost every night. Hopefully switching to a different pill will help."


"Headache"


"I've been on this birth control (still am) and I don't think it's doing good for my mental health. I've been taking it for 4-5 months and I don't feel the same. I used to be so happy and now I'm constantly crying and feeling down for no reason. Will be changing birth control because I feel like rubbish"


"I'm 23 years old and have tried all types of birth control and always had break through bleeding. I have no children and don't plan on having them so I my doctor and I decided to try Mirena. I had cramping for a day and after that my first months period was 1 day. Exactly 28 days later I had my 2nd period very light for 3 days. Everything seems to be going well besides the occasional bleeding. I hope this miracle birth control continues to do well. So far it's the best solution I have found after years of trying."


"Use it for knee pain with gout, arthritis,etc diagnosis with 6 to 12 months flair ups with excellent results"


"After retin A seemingly stopped working, my doctor put me on differin. I had high hopes but it didn't work out. This gel didn't cause the dry irritation in my skin but instead caused my skin to become excessively oily which then cause blackheads to pop up all over my face, which I've never had a problem with them, except maybe a few on my nose and in the creases of my nose. I started getting blackheads on my forehead (and I'm not talking about them being barely noticeable, they were large and made noticeable bumps on my skin) on my chin, between my eyebrows - everywhere. I also started developing acne on my cheeks which I've never had before so I stopped taking the mediation after that completely."


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


t Pac with Cyclobenzaprine (cyclobenzaprine)

"I broke out in a bright red rash on my face. Was very irritable and dizzy. Was extremely hot and suffered a lot of confusion."


"I have had two intestinal surgeries - hence, numerous bowel preps for testing pre and post. Suprep was - by far- the easiest bowel prep I have used to date. It was so easy, no cramps, no burning, etc. It also turned a two-day prep into one evening."


"JUST got it inserted about 2 hours ago. Read all the reviews online before getting it and was absolutely freaking out, my blood pressure was through the roof. I understand everyone is different, but the insertion process was nothing for me, slight cramp on measuring device but other then that couldn't feel a thing! So happy I went through with it. I am on my second day of my period so I'm sure that had something to do with it.

In my opinion there is no reason why they should be mechanically dilating your cervix when it naturally dilates every month! That's where the extra pain is coming in. But so far so good, not even any cramping afterwards yet!"


"Just started last night for post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) after possible exposure. Very weird dreams, but not unpleasant. If I woke up a few times at night, everything returned to normal, closed my eyes and the weird vivid pictures came back. I was itchy and dizzy this morning, but it wore off quickly and I can't complain otherwise. I notice euphoria and somehow improved focus at work. Strange, but much better than I expected. Not sure if side effects are supposed to get worse, but from what I understand the first day is the worst. I feel fine right now. Lets see how it goes tonight. Best of luck everyone!"


"Been on most antidepressants and ended up with mirtazapine, which although very good does make you really fat.  Cut dose right down but then the old feeling of depression, anxiety, suicidal feelings came back.  My psych doc. put me on Cymbalta (after a roundabout of others that I couldn't cope with) and Cymbalta works. 30mg is lovely but 60mg way to strong for me. Blurred vision, restlessness, anxiety, insomnia, etc., etc.  So went back to 30mg and now feel great, I do take half a mirtazapine at night to help me sleep and don't know if its the combination or just the Cymbalta (as half a mirtazapine is a very tiny dose) working.  It has taken about 3 months for it to fully kick in but now feel hopefully optimistic and more at ease about life."


"I've suffered from migraines since I was in the 3rd grade and I am now 23. I take Topamax every night to try and control my headaches but when I get a really bad one I use the Sumavel. HATE HATE HATE needles. So this works for me very good. There is pain with the injection but compared to the migraine, its nothing. A little bleeding at the site and always a bruise. I can instantly feel the medicine working in my body and within 5-7 minutes my migraine is gone. It's my miracle."


"I've been taking Lutera for about 3-4 years now and overall it is great. I originally started with Yaz, which gave me awful side effects such as acne, depression, weight gain. Lutera is very low dose and works well for me. I have experienced a few minor side effects such as stomach pain and decreased sex drive but all in all I like it and don't want to change to another pill."


"I don't know how I have lived for 34 years without this medication. Pristiq has for me been a God send. I am now 5 weeks in, and have never felt this clear and focused. It's not a miracle worker, the situations I face daily still get me cranky and stressed, but I don't seethe anymore. I used to get angry with my kids for being "naughty", and stay angry for ages, just getting worse and worse. Now I take the time to be a "Mum", talking to them and not stressing about the little things they do. As for side effects, I had a little nausea, and irritability (which I still have at times, but I have 4 kids under 4, and my husband works away from home) but overall it's much more pleasant in our house. Good luck to everyone."


"Unlike most of the individuals who posted reviews, I had not been previously taking Loestrin 24 Fe. (This is actually my first experience with hormonal birth control.) I am in my fifth month of taking Minastrin and have had zero side effects. In fact, it drastically reduced the length and severity of my periods (2 days of panty liners vs. 7 days of super tampons), I no longer suffer from cramps or bloating, and I actually lost 5-6 lbs. It seems like I probably needed my hormones regulated to begin with. Maybe it's the transition from one pill to another that is causing issues for so many? I feel fortunate ::knock on wood:: that things worked out very well in my case."


"My mom and I have been dealing with Fibromyalgia for years with completely different symptoms! She is well controlled on only diet and exercise routines. I tried that for years, and I feel it only made it worse! I started Savella almost two months ago and I have exercised everyday with no horrible pain afterwards. This is fantastic. I must say my anxiety levels are sky high, but I've always had that issue. My HAIR and SKIN don't hurt anymore. I know! I can brush my super thick hair every morning without crying. I can touch other people and they can touch me without me cringing. I may even go dancing again! Has anyone had allergy like headaches? I'm wondering..I don't know if its connected."


"Only been on this medicine for 4 days and it has already made a huge difference in how I feel.  The depression was awful and the intolerance to the cold was bone chilling.  I hope things continue to look up.  So far so good!"


"Been on cymbalta 30 mg for days now. Controls my anxiety and my hunger. I hv lost about 8lbs and feel good. Also helps with my sleep at night. I am happy"


"After the surgery to fix my Broken ankle I was in considerable pain and used Oral Morphine to deal with the it. I had stopped using it 3 days ago and this is when I developed considerable stomach cramps and constipation. I spoke with a pharmacist who recommended Dulcolax. I took 2 tablets last night at 1130pm and had the worst night sleep ever. I awoke this morning with awful nausea. All morning the same occurrence of cramps and not being able to pass a BM. I have finally passed a BM at 1430 today it was excruciatingly painful, very dry. If you take this medication expect Nausea, Cramps. Drink lots of water more than normal. I also found fresh fennel tea, sit ups and gentle abdominal massage helped."


"I was diagnosed with stage 4 RCC in July 2016 which has spread to both lungs one the size of an egg and many others the size of a penny. They took my kidney out (the size of an American football) in the October. I have been on Sutent for three years in December 2016. Started on 4 weeks on 2 weeks off on 50mg. Then after nine months went onto 2 week on 1 week off. I now self medicate between 50 and 37.5 mg. I know of people that go up to 75mg for a period to make it work.

The first CT, will be a good indicator if it is going to work. Masses should reduce a lot

I have had and still get most of the side effects so if anyone wants to know what I do let me know.

By the way empower yourself and get a plan B. Do research."


"This works very well"


"I have had migraines everyday for the past 4 years and I've tried Elavil and it didn't do a thing!  But I didn't have any negative side-effects."


"It works well for a few days, then your body builds a tolerance to it, so you have to take 2 then 3. Sometimes I'll wake up in the middle of the night wide awake."


"Insertion was excruciating. Severe cramps immediately and for two weeks after. Went to my doctor and she said "pain is relative"... :p Every month I feel that same excruciating dizzying pain when my period hits and have to stay in bed. If you can't handle monthly stabbing pains well...don't get the mirena."


"I was taking lisinopril about 3 yrs ago for high blood pressure.I was having trouble right from the start. It did get my pressure down. But almost killed me in the process. I started of coughing first on 4th of July. It got worse as time went on.I cough so much my insides hurt.I cough up so much phlegm omg.I thought I had lung cancer. It was so embarrassing, every where I went I got stares ,and asked if I was okay or wanted water .People moved from by me ect.I had a hard time catching my breath,sleeping talking ect.I had constant asthma attacks.I had to go on steroids shots & breathing treatment. I thank God I  didn't die or had any other problems from this medicine.Prays goes to those who have,this should be  BAN"


"I take this pill every day. The pill has caused me to be an absolute wreck, for weeks if cried myself to sleep for literally no reason at all, I'm depressed and always irritated. I just have no motivation to do anything anymore after taking this. I would scream and be angry at my boyfriend for no reason at all, I'm surprised he hasn't left me. I start crying at the drop of a pin. I would not wish the emotions this has caused me on anyone. My stomach gets bloated, my nipples hurt like all the time, and my breasts are tender. This is the worst pill you could take ever. DONT DO IT."


"Only made a slight difference in coughing.  A bag of cough drops is more effective."


"Diagnosed- generalized juvenile myoclonic epilepsy.
Completely stopped my sons seizures, he is only 14 years old."


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


"I thought I would share my experience as it may be helpful to others.  I have been on this for over 2 years now... and depression wise (which is what I'm basing my rating off of because that is what this rating is supposed to pertain to) it hasn't done anything for me at all.  At least nothing at all that I have ever noticed. I have stayed on the medication because of the fact IT DOES help bring down my homosistine levels.  I have a condition referred to as MTHFR.  Basically it's a liver enzyme condition that makes it so the body doesn't convert proteins/peptides very well. Common condition (1/10 americans) but rarely tested for. The lab had to look up what to do for drawing blood and testing for it."


"I have had a terrible time on this! I'm not taking anymore after this month. Emotionally I have been everywhere from crying over everything to wanting to be alone all the time. Depression has been awful and my boobs have been sore for a month. Everyone keeps telling me I'm all the sudden acting crazy and I believe it. I definitely dont recommend this pill!"


"Yaz made me nauseated daily and my mood went from being a happy bright personality to a moody tired personality. Changed back to previous pill and feel a million bucks again."


"Had withdrawal symptoms and interactions on other meds and had to come off, I had GAD but got panic attacks during that process that I could not shake off despite CBT helping somewhat.  I was scared starting Paroxetine but had a good rapport with my Doctor who thought it would help me after much discussion. I took Paroxetine with my breakfast. 10mg at first now 20mg. The 20mg after a few weeks helped switch panic attacks off and stopped me fixating on subjects.  I still have my senses in tact am just not as anxious. I was considering higher dose but prefer to stay low. I have my mojo back at last! Female age 56"


"Vicoprofen has helped me greatly for Fibromyalgia, there is still pain I'll have but that's not going to cure it but its helped a lot. And I seem to have pretty good energy while taking it. I don't take more than prescribed so I don't believe everyone is at risk of becoming addicted to this medication. I have never had any bad side effects with this medicine either. I only took 7.5 mg four times daily which is average.  Good luck you all. Hope this post helps."


"Okay listen here. It's really irritating reading about how "it's burned so bad"!

Lord have mercy, you have a YI of course it's going to burn! I applied and yes it burned but understand that, that just means that you have an infection that evidently needs to be cleared. Your vagina is infected and imagine putting lemon on a cut and then later complaining "ahhhh it burns"

...okay well I applied around 10pm and it burned for a while but the OVERALL affectiveness was amazing. The itching was gone in less than 2 days. The other burning and discharge was gone within 3 days!"


"I sing the praises of Lamictal. I have been on 150mg in the morning for over 7 years along with Seroquel XL 100 mg at night. The combination has changed my life. I could not imagine life without depression and anxiety before I started these medicines. No side effects from either one. I feel fortunate."


"I've been on Byetta for a month now and have lost 15 lbs.  This is great.  My sugars have gone down as well.  My only problem right now is getting used to the nausea."


"I have never been a fan of Birth Control Pills. However, due to major cramps my Dr. suggested this method to regulate and easy my period pain. I was prescribed Daisy but the pharmacy end up giving me Ashlyna instead. I have the 3 mos, lowest dose pills. The 1st month my period came normal and NO PAIN. But unfortunately for the second month which I am currently under ( only 3 pills left) I have been with my period for a month. No major cramps or heavy bleeding, but I have been using panty liners for the entire time. Very light period but I am tired of bleeding. I feel weaker and swollen. I don't drink water as I should. However, I've noticed I am retaining too much liquid ever since I started these pills. Will give it time to see if it works"


"I  switched from a Paragard to Mirena and guess what love it more everyday. No cycle, no acne no worries about protection. Yes a little discomfort when inserted but nothing a Tylenol would've cure. Love it"


"HORRIBLE!! I swear this ruined my relationship because it made me so crazy. The depression I experienced on this pill was unreal. I normally break out a little bit here and there on my cheeks and this pill made my skin absolutely AWFUL! my once totally clear and smooth forehead was covered in blackheads and cystic pimples. It also gave me cystic acne around my mouth and chin and some big red pustules on my cheeks. This pill literally ruined my life."


"Have been taking this med since 1992 w/ some breaks here and there. I too have been on, what would seem, every med for Bipolar diagnosis. I take 1750mg and also take 400mg of Lamictal (another mood stabilizer which seems to help with the depression) My only issue had been weight gain which remains a problem. 10 years stable, after being hospitalized for 8 months due to manic episode and psychotic break (was only taking Topamax at that time). Would highly recommend."


"I am 41 years old and have osteoarthritis in both knees.  I have tried everything from steroid injections, medications, and physical therapy without any long term relief.  The steroid injections were really painful and didn't last, so I was very hesitant to try the Euflexxa.  My Orthopedic Dr. gave me two choices (lubrication injections or arthroscopy).  I knew that I didn't want the arthroscopy so I went for the Euflexxa.  I was terrified but needed some relief.  My first injection hurt a little and my knees were sore for a few hours.  My second injection hurt a little more and was sore a little longer than the first time.  I will have my third injection in 2 days and can't wait.  I am so glad that I did it! My knee pain is very minimal."


"I've been on Celexa now for 4 weeks and have noticed improvement in my mood/stress and anxiety. I would recommend to take it at night as that way you won't feel as tired when you get up and you aren't aware of other symptoms as much. I take it an hour before I go to bed and I can start to feel tired so it does help with sleep. I started at 10 now at 20 and I think I'll see if I can go to 25mg. I still take the clonazepam at night too though I was taking 1 pill I cut back to 1/2 a pill as in the morning I was really groggy. In the end you do have to work with this medication. It's not for everyone, you will have side effects that for the most part will go away and like any other medicine it's trial and error."


"I have been using Cymbalta for over a year now.  I have since discontinued.  The withdrawals are awful... brain zaps, nausea, dizziness, sweats, fever, body aches all over.  I have also gained 10 to 15 lbs since taking this medication.  I am active and do not eat crazy.  This medication worked at first but the side effects are awful.  I want to start a family and it's time for me to ween off my medicines. "


"Started taking 5mg for one week, "


"I was on Yaz before and loved it. However I started getting severe acne, a problem I haven't had in years, after switching to Gianvi. After only two months on Gianvi my skin is a mess. Finally made the connection and am switching back to Yaz as soon as possible."


"I was diagnosed with PCOS at 14 was always on birth control until this year now am 27 I went in to my obgyn and asked to get on metformin to regulate so I was prescribed 500mg four times a day sure enough my periods came like clock work and I was late this month took a test and got the  BFP (A big fat positive pregnancy test) after taking it 6 months I finally conceived did not know this was a miracle pill I tried so many years and now my prayers were answered don't give up ladies there is hope am passing on baby dust to all of you... :)"


"This was for my anal fissure.  I had 3 refills because medication gets wasted as it does not go into applicator....but definitely seeps out side of canister. $166.00 x 3 and what a waste of money. Would probably be a great drug if product didn't waste out sides. Called manufacturer, called pharmacy...it's like getting clearance for NASA. PLEASE BEWARE!"


"This is my first Y.I and I couldn't get to the Dr. For a week, so they told me to try monistat, 7 day treatment. I put it in the first night, no problem. Second night, no problem. By the third day it was doing much better. But all of a sudden the third night, I put it in and intense itching happened. I put some of the cream on the outside and instant burning. It was horrible. I squeezed my legs together begging myself to fall asleep. I woke up that morning and was a little itchy, but felt way better. I then put it on tonight (my 4th night) around 8:30 and here it is, 12:40 and I am up frantically wiping it off trying to relieve this itch. It's horrible. its like it's better UNTIL I use the medicine. Definitely not finishing the last 2 days."


"PART 1: Been on Trulicity for approx. 6 weeks (2 weeks at .5, the rest at 1.5).  I FEEL LIKE CRAP. No weight loss, but sugars are running low, sometimes too low (60s). First 2 weeks were like everyone else, diarrhea, heartburn, etc. BUT THIS WEEK IS THE WORST. I couldn't sleep one night due to the heartburn, I'm constantly nauseous, and can't eat.  Surprisingly, I've been constipated lately and had to take stool softeners.  Yesterday (Saturday) I threw up 4 times!!  Reading the other comments did help explain the other effects I also have been experiencing.  I am EXTREMELY fatigued ALL the time, I'm already on anti-depressants, but this is actually making symptoms worse than before I was on Trulicity.  I have constant headaches....."


"I have been on this pill for about 8 months because I had very bad cramps. It made the cramps completely go away and my periods only last 3 days. However I gained 10 pounds because the pill has made me have a larger appetite and makes me crave food all the time. I eat very healthy and exercise but the weight just wont come off. My doctor also told me this is because this pill makes you retain a lot of water which makes you bloated. "


"Non cyclical breast pain, decreased sex drive, difficulty losing weight, discharge.  Definitely not the worst I've been on but the hormonal effects it had on me were not worth staying on it.  It also did not do a lot to help my bad pms symptoms like others I have been on."


"It made me feel sick all the time. Sometimes it would give me the shakes. It seems to work for many but, not for me. Try it and see!"


"I started Loryna for PMDD.

Started on a Sunday. By Tuesday I had 3 enormous, painful zits. By Thursday I was in severe abdominal cramping pain. Similar to period/early labor pains. By Saturday they landed me in the ER.

Every lab test and ultrasound/xray was normal so the only diagnoses that made sense was the pill.

I'm currently on day 9 of my period which would normally only last 5-6 days.

Needless to say, it's in the trash now."


"Medicine appears to be effective. Injection sites are painful after injection, injection sites must be changed daily. Most approved injection sites can not be reached by user therefore requiring assistance."


"I used the patch for 5 months. I really enjoyed not having to take a pill every day, and it was extremely effective.  Yet the mood swings where HORRIBLE,  I am a fairly unemotional woman but the patch made me unbelievablely weepy for no reason at all. My boyfriend of 4 was kind enough to point out that that wasn't normal me behavior. As for the rest of the detials, I had no issues with headaches, nausea, or breast tenderness.  The patch left a bit of a residue after you took it off and constantly pulled up on the corners, but I only really had one time when I was seriously worried that it might fall off. Very offten there was fabric residue along the edge of the patch and I would usually have ingrown hairs or small pimpels growing under it."


"Prescribed 12mg daily for high BP. 5+yrs Recently hospital consultant said too much and stopped it immediately.

Result, could not urinate. ... put back on 4mg evening, things beginning to ease but prostate still unsettled.

Doxasosin great, advice iffy."