"I'm 50 pounds overweight so they say, but I really am too big, cute face, thick in the waist. I'm 5'5 and wear 3-4 in heels so when I went to the doctor and got on the scale I told the nurse this scale is wrong, it's no way I'm 248lbs she said, you do not look 248lbs.  I just started phentermine June 12th and I've already lost 6lbs, found a skirt on sale for $5.00 but could not button it 2 weeks ago and I tried it on today just to see if the pills made a difference and it zipped up and I buttoned it with no problems...yippie..... need lots of water, have lots of energy and my cravings have disappeared.  I have to force myself and I've eaten half of what I normally eat.  Looking forward to getting this FAT off, 45lbs to go!"


"Pretty sure this is causing me to be a emotional wreck. I've never in my life experienced depression or emotions like this."


"I take diazepam as needed for vertigo and the resulting anxiety--it's incredible!  2.5mg causes me to settle down and completely forget that I was anxious in the first place. I experience no withdrawal symptoms, but then again I take a low dose and only every few days.
My only side effect is intense hunger a few days after taking it--but that's a very small price to pay since now rooms aren't falling and I can sleep without the sensation of my bed swinging!"


"This medicine helped with constipation but gave me pretty major emotional issues. I was very moody and depressed. It also made me pretty tired. I wasn't able to sleep. I think it gave me aches in my joints as well. I would say stay far away!!! It's not worth it! I'd rather just take regular laxatives. At least those don't make me want to kill myself."


"I have 4 slipped discs and a self fusing spine and I'm only 36. I have terrible OA in my spine that's hereditary. I failed epidural injections. The nerve pain kept me in bed crying most days and I couldn't be a wife or mom. I started on Norco, then moved to Ocycodone. They added neurontin and nothing took care of the burning shooting pain that was at the base of my skull and down my left arm. I got interminent relief for one year. I changed doctors and they put me on Nucynta ER 250mg once a day! I can honestly say I am pain free. I only take this and an anti inflammatory. I will say the consistent side effect is Nausea Vomiting and no appetite. I don't mind it as I'm finally pain free and I just eat small meals!"


"Ladies, please realize you are putting synthetic chemicals into your body. It is completely normal to have side affects, your body won't regulate the pill until after about 3-4 months of consistent pill taking. I have been on microgestion for about 2-3 years and it lightened my period, helped my cramps, and helped my mood swings. However the success of the pill depends on how it reacts with your body. Give these pills a chance (3-4 months) otherwise you won't find one that works. You can't expect it to work within a month."


"Doctor recommended I try this after failed medication after failed medication.. So far, it has helped my insomnia drastically!"


"I switched to this from Cyclafem, which was a higher level of estrogen. This definitely helped control my mood swings and I even lost some weight when switching. What I didn't expect was I lost about 1/3 of my hair after switching. I gave it 9 months before stopping, and I recently just switched because I couldn't take the hair loss anymore"


"I really liked Zomig. It always knocked out my migraines. I have had them since puberty. I wasn't prescribed Zomig until about 3 years ago from the VA Hospital. Then they stopped allowing us to get it and changed it to Imitrex. Imitrex takes longer to work."


"My father had a head injury 3 weeks back, had mild sub-arachnoid hemorrhage, no surgical intervention was required, was being treated conservatively. But he developed persistent hyponatremia, his serum sodium level gradually went down to 104 mEq/L. After a battery of investigations, it was diagnosed as SIADH. Despite all efforts to correct his serum sodium level, it was seesawing between 104 and 108. Strident fluid restriction and aggressive hypertonic saline therapy even baffled. Then we started Tab Demeclocycline 300 mg thrice daily and it magically started causing its much desired adverse effect of producing more watery and less saline urine on its second day! Kudos to this wonderful gut-sterilizer! My father is getting improved."


"My experience with this pill was good at first but the after the second month it made me really moody and depressed. I also noticed my sexual desire decrease. I'm definitely switching soon"


"I have been on Viibryd for about 3 months with mixed results.  I started on 10 mg, I saw little improvement and increased my dosage to 20 mg.  The pros:  it took me out of a suicidal depression; my anxiety is lower, the physical symptoms of anxiety have decreased too; I have more energy, no more afternoon naps.  The cons: sexual side effects are present, not as bad as other SSRIs but still bothersome enough to keep me from increasing my dosage; diarrhea in the beginning but it does go away, be sure to take it with food; same with insomnia; vivid dreams; has done nothing for OCD and besides alleviating my suicidal idealization it's done little for my depression, I feel flat and unmotivated.  Going up to 40 mg may help but I'm ambivalent."


"My Dad was diagnosed last August 20 2016 with Stage 4 Lung cancer. He came home from the hospital and he started chemo right away. He had about 7 rounds of regular chemo. We thought he was doing so well. He had a scan in December and they said it was stable. Still continued  treatment thru February.  In the middle of March 2017 my Dad went in the hospital.  He was there for 10 days Dr. Said the cancer was spreading he needed treatment. The new treatment Opdivo brought him home and 3/29/17 my Dad had is first treatment of Opdivo. My Dad seemed to start going down hill couldn't walk was having a hard time breathing.  He never made the 2nd treatment my Dad died 4/19/2017.  I am not saying it was from the Opdivo but it sure makes me wonder."


"I'm a migraine sufferer and allergic to the triptans, what is generally prescribed for migraine relief i.e. Imitrex and it's family, so my doctor prescribed Fioricet and it works great for me. I no longer have to rely on Excedrine and taking six of them to find relief. Two Fioricet and I'm typically good to go. The Tylenol content doesn't bother me because I was taking a lot more with the Excedrine. I'm also on 100mg of Topamax twice daily for control which is all I've ever found to work and I've been quite the guinea pig there."


"I got the implant put in May of last year, so it has been almost an entire year now. Overall, it is extremely effective; I am very sexually active within my relationship and have never once had a scare. My last period was in October, and I have not experienced one since that point, which is awesome. I do very rarely get some light spotting, but I haven't bought pads or tampons in months.
Now, on to some of the downsides: I definitely did notice that I have gained weight that has been hard to work off (I run 3 miles a day during the week), and I do occasionally get mild breakouts. However, I do also eat a moderate amount of junk food/sugary things, so I can't fully attribute that to the implant.
Overall, very happy so far!"


"The great thing about the pill is that my breast went up a full cup size which is wonderful. The bad part is that I got severe migraines about 2.5 weeks into the pack and I have never gotten one before. My cramps were so bad I felt like my insides were going to fall out and I never had serious problems like this. Lately I have been more emotional than usual, I don't act like myself at all I'm always angry, sad, or depressed. My sex life with my bf is completely trash now so guess that makes my increased cup size a waste. No positive or negative changes in Acne. Since I'm only just finishing the first pack I'm going to try and keep going and see if the side-effects subside."


"Been on Lexapro 10 mg for 3 days now and the panic attacks went away but still have times where I feel like curling up in a ball and crying. I'm really jittery and feel like sleeping all the time. I'm hanging in there to see if it works...wish me luck!"


"I loved the Nuva Ring! I switch to it after being on Yasmin & seeing all of the scary commercials about it (which I liked too, but I'm a hypochondriac). I liked the fact that I just put it in & didn't have to worry about it for 3 weeks & I always started my period on the same day which was very helpful! I think I gained about 10 lbs while taking it, but I don't think that was due to the birth control, my husband also never noticed it during sex, added bonus;) I wish I could take it while breastfeeding, but my doctor doesn't recommend it. Overall, I loved it!"


"Infected tooth dentist gave me this to help the infection. First pill no side affects 2nd pill had me in tears. I felt like my face was going to explode. My sinus cavities were so full of pressure and pain in every direction.. above my eyes below my cheek bones my jaw bones behind my ears even motrin didnt take the pain away... i called my primary care dr. They say ita normal okay ita normal to be in so much pain and feel like your face is going to explode... so i reluctantly took the 3rd pill and i juat cant take anymore same issue pain and the sad fact my tooth pain is gone but my face is hurting so bad im allergic to penicillin so thia was my only alternative"


Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation

"I have been taking Eliquis for eight months now.  I have been in and out of atrial fibrillation, and have had no problems with Eliquis.  None of the side effects have appeared for me.  It is easy to use and a huge improvement over warfarin."


"Horrible.  I never felt so bad in my life.. and never thought such horrible thoughts about myself and life.. I don't recommend this horrible medication at all!"


"I have been on a lot of narcotics since my injury and this one seems to be one of the best."


"Pros- if taking single 4.2mg film a day u get 28 days for free with card... you can talk at work with it in... overall better absorption, leaving you feeling overall better with less drugs... less constipation... no need to cut into sections as one patch last most of day and through the night... Cons- don't laugh or smile real big with it in because it has tendency to stick to your teeth if you do so... long dissolve time (45 min compared to about 15 with the tabs I was on) And for some reason I feel in the morning time after a full nights sleep like it doesn't do as well a job than the tabs. Could have something to do with absorption and it peeking at 2 hours after taken then by morning you feel icky and need to take another."


"Worked but made me drowsy and put on weight"


"I love Phentermine and have been taking half a tablet once a day in the mornings. So my dose per day is only 18.75 mg. I have had no side effects except weight loss (down 25 lbs in almost 5 months). My goal is nice slow steady weight loss with 80 left to go. (My thyroid was really low too and started Synthroid 5 months ago. My experience with generic levothyroxine = horrible; Synthroid = wonderful!) I watch what I eat and get 8 hours of sleep a night, wear a fitness tracker and walk 5 miles or more a day. I also take my bike out on trails on the weekends and ride for a couple hours. What I have noticed with Phentermine that has helped me the most, is it takes away my snack cravings and real hunger. Recommend half dose. Perfect!"


"THIS DRUG KILLS. IT SHOULD BE TAKEN OFF THE MARKET. A few days after beginning taking this medication, my father started acting very strange and aggressive. He told his doctor he was feeling emotional, the doctor had him continue taking the drug. Ten days later, he put a gun to his head and killed himself. I filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and requested a list of all the adverse effects reported in association with this drug over the past couple years. There were SIXTY cases that ended in death. My suggestion: read through all the reviews here before you start taking this drug. They are messing with a part of the brain that shouldn't be touched, and the company's clinical trials were NOT thorough."


"I had a throbbing pain In my right arm for a day and a half after I started taking this. Very uncomfortable!"


"I took Alesse as a birth control as well as to stop my acne. I used to get bad acne before my period and it recently started because before I didn't used to get acne. I'm 19 btw and just before the beginning of the school year I started getting this and the doctors suggested bc because it could be hormones and my acne wasnt that bad just a few on my forehead and cheeks but after I started taking Alesse it got really bad and I have super bad hyperpigmentation now that I didn't have before. I took it for about 5 months and stopped and now my acne is gone but the hyperpigmentation remains"


"It's been 2 weeks now. My skin is much smoother, not so dry and not so itchy. I'm optimistic."


"Doesn't work."


"I have had Nexplanon for a month and a half. I have experienced spotting through out the whole time. But no other side effects. My boyfriend and I recently got a surprise that I am pregnant!!. This was such a shock considering that I have birth control. SO it is a definitely a MAJOR fail. Either my boyfriend has super sperm or I have a uterus made out of steel, but this was definitely not a great choice for me :("


"In 2009 I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. 2 tumors.  Underwent 42 treatments of radiation.  My choice over surgery.  Had 2 shots of Lu pron  6 months apart to kill the testosterone and help the radiation do the job.  Cancer gone and PSA tests less than 1 ever since.  Started taking Rapaflo   8mg every night and it helped me sleep at least 3 or 4 hours without having to get up to the bathroom so often.  I think the radiation hurt my bladder and the result was frequent urination. Anyway to the point.  The Rapaflo works but I cannot experience a normal ejaculation.  But when I quit taking the Rapaflo for a week or more I can with ext ream pain, both from the penis and the area of the prostate.  It is a burning sensation.  Have tried twice."


"Ask for the black cherry, the taste is better by far. It is the only medication that has helped me and I do not feel hungover in the morning nor have I gained significant weight as I did while taking Seroquel. Happy to have a medication that has few side effects and leaves me able to function."


"I have been on Victoza 0.6 for 5 days now. The nausea has been the worst part. My Doctorr called in a prescription of Phenergan for the nausea. After that, it has been more tolerable. I have also been getting some nasty headaches. Appetite is completely gone. I have to force myself to eat. I am Type 2 diabetic. I had previously lost 60 lbs, but that did not help my blood sugar. My A1C was 11 with blood sugars into the 300s and 400s. I am still taking the metformin. I am sure I have lost some weight, but my bathroom scale is broke so I do not know how much. I have been on insulin before and Anandia, but those did not help my sugars. I have about 50 lbs to go before I reach my goal."


"I've had 2 children so the insertion could be described as a mild contraction feeling. Got through it. Take pain mess before and after insertion and plan to take a few days off. Bad cramps and spotting for about 6 weeks but then I've not even had a period now and it's been almost 6 months. So happy with it and acne a bit more but no horrible side effects and it's been wonderful to know I'm not going to get pregnant unplanned again. Takes the worry away and no periods really rocks!"


"I have been taking trulicity for 3 weeks my sugar levels are almost perfect,  and I am loosing weight , but who's sugar wouldn't be perfect and who couldn't loose weight if your sick the whole time. I can not tolerate this medication very disappointed. :("


"Started taking just today!  I couldn't believe how full I got at lunch. I am making sure to eat a little something low cal, low fat and  low carbs every two hours.  Never hungry,  Slightly tired and a little bit of nausea after I ate lunch.  However,  I'm very excited how I end up in a week."


"I'm 17 and have had acne since i was 11. Began using this about 6 months ago and the results were amazing, my skin cleared up almost completely with no side effects. Stopped using it recently and my spots have returned so I know it was definitely working!"


"Started taking this 10days ago, and feel terrible! Headaches, acne (and I have amazing skin normally), urine smells funny and emotionally very unsettled. Will be going back to see the doctor asap, and exploring other options! Do your research before taking this pill ."


"I just started belviq today I'm a 39 yr old diabetic woman and struggle with my weight all of my life but it got worse after having my first of 3 kids, it really became harder. I was a little scared as I have never taken diet pills before so I'm extremely nervous. But after reading most of the reviews took some of the edge off. I'm at 317 lbs and I'm so excited to see my results, headed for the gym now, I will keep you updated..."


"I lost my sexuality from the first pill, overnight it went from 100% to 0%. Was told it was a common sideeffect, so I continued using Prozac (called Fontex here i Norway), after a while I didn't want thouse sideeffect so I stopped using. But my loss of ibido and ED continued. Now 3-4 years later my problems is still the same, doctors refuse to belive me, but I'm certain, I had very high sex drive before my first Prozac/Fontex pill. No I can't keep my erection more than 5 seconds and my penis often feels numb. This pill should have been illegal. (Sorry for my poor english)"


"I was switched to Trinessa by my new insurance and was told it was just a different generic for OTC lo which i had been on for about 3 years. Prior to the switch i was recovering from anxiety and depression triggered by grad school. After switching i spiraled down and it took more than 6 months for me to put 2 and 2 together. The last 4 months i was barely working 3-7 hr/week. I was suicidal. I was crawling out of my skin with anxiety. I was also getting treated by a psychiatrist and seeing a therapist weekly. I was doing everything i was supposed to and it kept getting worse. 1 week off trinessa and I finally turned the corner. Still having bad days but it is much more bearable. Im now slowly starting to get my life back."


"This is a miracle. Taking Oxycodone makes you so conspipated it's not funny. I take 80ml-100ml which is a dose I wouldn't recommend to someone taking it for the first time. Start small and see how it works for you. I take it right before bed. And by the time I wake up, it's toilet time, every time. Sometimes I will get a slight pain in my stomach during sleeping and it can't wait till my usual wake up time."


"I have tried this in the past and it works so much better then others I have tried.  Now when I do use it I can eat my lemons LOL"


"I have had all 3 series of shots and I have no relief from this injection I have been in worse pain wish I never did it they say it takes 6 weeks after the shots for you to feel better I don't understand I can't even sleep at night the pain is so unbearable what to do"


"I took this med once before and had the same symptoms so I don't think the first time was a fluke.  After taking just one pill, within a few hours, I was nauseous to the point I could not lay down.  My head started to hurt and then within in six hours I had body aches all over.  I also developed a cough, and it was hard to breathe.  It has been over 14 hours, I am just now starting to feel a little better.  This medicine is awful.  Don't take it."


"I have been taking Yasmin for 9 months and I can say that it had protected me effectively against pregnancy.

I have read about some negative effects that have been linked to this pill. However, I decided to take it because my mother took it for years without experiencing any side effects. During my first cycle taking the pill, I experienced mild nausea and upset stomach occasionally. However, the symptoms were gone by the time I started my second pack. I have not noticed any changes in my weight or in my mood. I have frequent muscle cramps in my legs, but I am not sure that this is being caused by the pill."


"My daughter HATES the flavor! I can't get her to keep it down for more than a couple seconds before it's coming out of her mouth.  I'd rather fight her in getting to swallow a pill than cleaning up the medicine from the floor.  Will be trying something else."


"I started this medication 3 weeks ago and like it, I am on the low dose one before bedtime!  Working so far, but may ask doctor to up the dose on my refill!  Have had no side effects that I am aware of at this time!"


"I have only been taking for a few days and the nausea, diarrhea, and stomach upset are taking its toll on me.  My blood pressure is fine and I am hoping that these side effects will get better with time."


"Did not improve nausea.   It gave me a migraine like headache."


"I had Implanon put it in October, and I've been on my period every day since then up until earlier this month. My doctor told me I could expect some irregular periods, but didn't think that meant I would bleed for a straight 7 months. It wasn't awful, no cramping or heavy bleeding. Just an annoyance more than anything. I've been off my period for a couple of weeks now, and am hoping it stays like this for the rest of the time I'm on this."


"I started using this and it was fine until my face one morning started burning really bad, my face was bright red!! When I tried to wash it off my face started stinging and burning so bad I could have cried"


"In August 2016 my face broke out really badly and I had a ton of little dots all over my face. I was prescribed adapalene 3%. When I first started using it it made my face peel it was so dry. I started using it with the ELF face moisturizer and it got a little better. My face was extremely red, acne filled, and painful for a couple of months. BUT in December of 2016 my face was completely acne free. This stuff makes your skin worse before it gets better but if you're patient with it it is so worth it! My nightly routine is to wash my face, apply the adapalene, and then apply persa gel 10% on top. Then in the morning I use a gentle oil free face wash and the ELF moisturizer. Now (June 2017) I only get a pimple or 2 when I'm PMSing."


"Amazing and totally effective and
no side affects."


"I had to discontinue using this drug after 3 months because it gave me joint pain."


"Yes try it! Hot flashes during the day and horrible night sweats have vanished almost entirely. Using for several years now as I'm almost 9 yrs into menopause. I forgot to take it one night and was up every 2 hours drenched.....horrible. I take 900 to 1200  gaba at bedtime. Btw I did the research on GABA because no over the counter products worked and HRT not an option. I took the info to my doctor and she was aware of these studies which surprised and relieved me. You can't be your best without rest!! Best relief ever!"


"FIRE IS THE ONLY WORD I CAN GIVE FOR THIS PRODUCT. I can not stop squirming around. I bought the 3 day pack and I'm on day one now, and I don't know if I will be able to handle another minute of this pain. I have never felt such a horrible feeling in my vagina ever before. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT! Just got to your doc."


"Been on this medicine for more than ten years. The 8/10 is for it is due to its overall minor side effects over time, and its very powerful effects when not taken CONSISTENTLY. BE ADVISED. This medication works best when taken at the exact time(s) everyday and I have experienced all other symptoms people have described as bothersome but this is not the typical take it to be a walking zombie pill. I also don't think people realize how much they are moving when manic and when on this medication, you calm down. So it's completely natural to want to sit around all day and watch T.V. I also have gained weight and have difficulty shedding the pounds, however I would rather be SANE and curvy. I weighed 130lbs starting, NOW am 178lbs."


"Let me tell you guys... I didn't really have a choice but to take a chance with this medication & I'm glad I did. No burning or itching this time. Yup I said this time. I've taken this before. Twice actually. I don't know why this time didn't burn, I didn't do anything differently. Last year around this time was my first time experiencing that burn of a thousand suns every woman is talking about. I wanted to scratch my insides out, along with the rest of my flesh, but I waited it out & tried to have my bf distract me until I could sleep again. So take caution with this product, but don't count it out all the way. It does the job, but it's extra strength."


"Was prescribed this pill for PCOS and acne. Read the reviews and was very nervous but decided to try it regardless. Within 3 days of taking this I had horrific nightmares and nightsweats, heart palpitations, and the worst constant anxiety of my life. Everyone reacts differently, but if you are prone to anxiety I highly suggest not trying this pill. You will regret it."


"I have diabetic neuropathy in my feet. It developed suddenly and was the initial indicator that I had diabetes. It feels like I'm walking on burning coals. I can't even let the sheets touch my feet at night because they are too rough.

After my diabetes diagnosis and learning to give myself insulin shots I talked with my doctor about the increasing dibilitating pain in my feet. He prescribed Gabapentin and it was like a miracle! My pain was gone immediately. However, within two weeks I called the doctor back complaining of increased foot pain. He increased the dose to one 300 mg capsule twice a day. My podiatrist says this is a good sign because the nerves in my feet are coming back to life.

Now I'm calling asking for another increase."


"I went to the ER on day two of shortness of breath, chest pains, fever, coughing, aches and pain all over my body. I was prescribed Tamiflu. I went home took it around 7 my fever dropped down from 100.7 to 98.6 in an hour. I had no more chills and was able to turn my heater off and felt a lot better. I did get very dizzy and felt light headed, but over all I do feel a lot better only after 1 pill!"


"I'm not even all the way through my first pack and I have a love hate relationship with Ocella. My docs gave me this medication to prevent future cysts; I had a 9cm and two 4cm cysts (existent since birth). I have spotting EVERY DAY! I can't tell when my period started "


"I was on Prozac for 6 months and it was completely horrible for me. Nightmares every night and suicide was way more compelling. I stopped takin the medicine cold turkey. A week ago I got put on 5 mg samples of Brintellix. It has been working fine, but my whole body has been itching like crazy. It's so bad I have blood spots & bruises all on my body. I'm calling my doctor tomorrow to see what they can do about it."


"I've had the Nexplanon for about 4 months. Pros and cons. Pros very reliable, no worrying, and no forgetting to take or change anything. Cons extremely irregular periods; first period with it was 2 weeks then no period for 2 months. My recent period had lasted for 1 month and there is no telling when its going to end. Need to get removed NOW."


"Cleared up my bronchitis, but left me with a rash all over my body, swollen feet and hands, and stomach pains. "


"I've been on prednisone over a year at 10mg/day and last 3 month at 20mg/day.
This is a really dangerous m"


"I've been on this pill for less than a month and it's been awful - I wanted to see if it would help lessen the duration and heaviness of my period but I'm terrified that it's going to make it worse - my ance has been out of control this past month on my other pill I would get the occasional pimple around the start of my period but this is just ridiculous I've been experiencing cramps and digestive problems all month and didn't think it would be the pill but I'm switching back to yaz this stuff sucks"


"I'm five and a half months in and I wish I could say my period stopped like everyone else's seems to have. I'll go a month without a period and then the next month I have about 3 periods. One week on, one week off. Other than that, the only side of effects I can report are the mood swings. It makes me actually insane sometimes. I go through huge hormone shifts and I feel like I bloat more. The convenience of the drug makes it absolutely worth it though. I'm just hoping my body just needs more time to adjust."


"I've been on minocycline for about a month now.. And I've noticed a huge difference. Especially around my period I don't break out as bad as I used to. My body is still adjusting to the medicine but it's slowly showing results. If you have any problems with Acne visit a dermatologist.. It's sooo worth it! It's so much better than buying all those expensive face washes that don't work. Trust me.. I've tried everything! Good luck with curing your acne! Those are just a few things I've found work for me! :)"


"I've just started taking Imitrex, the first time I took it, I thought I was getting lock jaw. I was quite worried. I took it again the next day though because it did take care of my headache. Since the first time I took it, the side effects have been minor. Hopefully it stays this way."


"Gave me a chronic cough so bad I now have granulomas and throat ulcerations two months after I stopped taking it."


"I can't say I was happy with this medication I feel like it didn't help my acne what so ever. If anything it actually broke me out more than I usually do and it gave me black heads on my nose. Not cute! Everyone is different I feel like for my skin this was not a good fit. Onexton is drastically better for me."


"I am 21 years old and have never had children. I chose the Mirena because it is considered a super safe method of birth control, and because it is low maintenance. After reading many of the frightening reviews on various sites, I was petrified of the insertion process because I had read it to be so painful. Well apparently my tiny cervix didn't mind because I barely felt a thing. 2 minor cramps and it was over. This included local anesthetic injection, and clamping the cervix and everything and it was super easy. I think because I was so freaked out by what I read, I got very lightheaded about 10 minutes after it was all over. I was fine soon after, and experienced cramping afterwards. I recommend it. Do not be afraid!"


"I am a migraine sufferer and have been a test subject to many new migraine medicines over the years. When I don't have my doctor subscribed migraine medicine with me the best average day migraine medicine for me to take is excedrin. If I take it early on before the migraine gets to bad it will usually get rid of it but if I take it to late it will only reduce the pain but not eliminate it. But overall it is a very affective migraine medicine."


"I was prescribed Atarax for my anxiety disorder. It did not help at all & only made me so tired I couldn't function. Definitely a waste!"


"I'm so all over the place with this birth control. I'm 19 years old, and currently started on my 2nd month. During the first month I had severe mood swings with extreme bought of depression and rage. To the point if someone accidentally bumped into me at the store, I wanted to engage in a physical altercation. My acne was also increasingly horrible for about a week. However, now my mood has stabilized (except I'm still susceptible to depression easily) as well as my acne. BUT I HAVE STARTED LACTATING! Yes, lactating. I have had the breast tenderness throughout being on the pill but yesterday I actually started noticing milk out of one of my breasts so far. I'm so concerned. This is not something I was warned about.. I'm not sure what to do"


"This medication was amazing. It cleared if not all then most of my acne. It worked faster and better than anything I've ever tried. My skin did get dry and itchy at times but the cheap moisturizer I use fixed that quickly. Overall, the product is genius and effective. "


"My adult daughter, who has autism, became incontinent and so far this medication has helped.  She still wears a pad but has less wetting."


"I am currently a junior in high school on concerta going onto 4 years with it and I can honestly say it does work very well. It helps me focus a lot and you can see the results inflicted on my academics and how good they got. But the side effects are the down fall of course. I get insomnia and I lose my appetite completely for a whole day. And on top of that I feel emotionless, like a robot that all it wants to do is study and focus. It takes a toll on social life, but I guess that's the price we all have to go through when taking medications."


"I broke my back in 02, i was sent home 4 hrs after being told i broke my back in 2 places.  It was a Saturday morning and i was handed 2 demerol pills and told to get a hold of my family doctor for full time pain management.  I was put on 8mg hydromorphone every 4 to 6 hours.

After being told the fractures were mended, i had a whole bunch of uninary problems, and paralysis to parts of my body for a week to 5 months.

After being told everything had mended i tried to go back to work, i just couldnt wasnt enought pain control so dr added 150mcg/h of fentanyl.

Now i only take the Hydromorphone for break through pain"


"I had the injections around the lips and the side of my lip for a deep line."


"I have been taking 15mg a night of mirtazapine for about a month.  I did have some of the well known side effects at first.  I had an insatiable hunger, and was extremely groggy in the morning.  However, for me, these went away after about a week and half.  I am now able to eat normally, and wake up feeling refreshed, and not groggy.  I also workout 5-6 times a week.  I'm not sure if that helps the symptoms or not, but it obviously slowed the weight gain as this medicine is prone to cause because of the increased appetite.  It has absolutely helped with sleep, and with my depression."


"I'm not sure if Abilify worked or not. I know I didn't feel worse after 3 weeks of taking it. I did and do now have terrible muscle and joint pain that I never experienced before taking abilify. I had to stop taking it because of this side affect."


"I've been on YAZ for 18 months. Since starting Yaz, I've noticed no major weight changes (maybe lost a few pounds, but I attribute that to stress) and some minor acne breakouts. The biggest three changes were mood swings, change in menstrual flow, and a HUGE decrease in libido. My husband noticed my mood swings and said I seem to be overall less enthusiastic about life. My flow changed to some very strange bleeding (heavy in the morning, nonexistent at night, sometimes lasting 10 days). Overall, my period flow was lighter, I just couldn't seem to get a normal flow. The lack of libido has been a huge deal in my marriage. I went from wanting sex a few times a week to not wanting it at ALL."


"I've been taking Generess Fe for a little over six months now. I am very pleased with the pill and have not experienced any nausea, weight gain, or break outs. I  had acne before but after I started taking the pill it cleared up a lot. So far I have had a shorter and lighter period with much less cramping. I did have spotting in between periods the first couple months but that has stopped now. I'm a little freaked out because my period is a lot lighter this month than it has been in the past but from the reviews that I read other people on this pill experience extremely light periods too, or no periods at all. I cannot say how well the pill works for preventing pregnancy though because I use other forms of protection too."


"I'm eighteen years old and I had my Implanon inserted in the middle of April, 2010. The insertion didn't hurt at all (just a little sting from the numbing medicine). After insertion, I had a regular monthly cycle then bled for three months straight. I thought I was off the hook after that when I had a month of no bleeding. I've been bleeding brown ever since with only a couple-day breaks in between. I still have my sex drive (increasingly so) but I've gotten a little acne and I've gained about fifteen pounds. I'm still trying to be optimistic but my boyfriend and I are both ready for the bleeding to stop."


"This med is flat out dangerous..I'm prescribed Xanax 1mg three times daily. DO NOT MIX THESE TWO..I was on both carisoprodol and Xanax and I had not 1 but 2 overdoses accidentally - not on purpose. I literally was airlifted to two different hospitals within a month and a half. This is a great medication for its intended purpose however it is extremely addicting. It should be labeled schedule 2 in my opinion as to the danger this medication holds when taken with another CNS..I also suffer from panic disorder and anxiety."


"I have been on Prozac since I was 18, I had huge depression, anxiety, OCD and PST problems. I was so anxious I couldn't even take the pill for the first month because I thought it was going to kill me! Seven years later I am a different person, I now have a partner and child - before this would have been impossible. I can also deal with stress much better and my rage and anger has also calmed down. The only downsides to this medicine is the weight gain. I have gained 4 stones due to Prozac but I would rather be overweight than suicidal and unable to cope with life."


"It is one of the most powerful medications I have taken for an infection but it works immediately - which rocks! Yet I wondered why I had trouble sleeping, felt anxious (almost to the point of anxiety attack) and nauseated. Now I know it was a side effect. It's good but be prepared for some of the side effects."


"I have always tended to dwell on things and make things more than they are for as long as I can remember. I am a 28 years old, young-professional who was laid off 4 months ago. Despite not being too distraught about being laid-off "I thought", I began having panic episodes about 3-4 month where symptoms resembled a heart attack. After an ER and 2 Doctors visits, I was prescribed Lexapro. I started the treatment Monday night, and no lie was "on cloud 9" Tuesday morning all day and into Wednesday (today). I take 10mg once every other day! I have just taken my second dose and I am so much more at ease and this medicine is great for those with depressive and anxiety symptoms. Definite improvement in quality of life."


"I was prescribed this drug for persistant sinusitus. After the first dose, my symptoms were gone! No yeast infection from it either. Works wonderfully!!!"


"I've been using Victoza for almost 6 weeks and I'm thrilled with the results!

My last A1C was abnormally high, at 9.1 I believe due to taking Plexus and Byetta just didn't seem to be as effective anymore.

I started Victoza at ..6 and am now taking 1.2 each morning... my readings range 90-110. I am still taking Metformin and the combination seems to be working very well.

I do experience light nausea periodically during the day whilst on Victoza which has been beneficial in helping me lose about 14 lbs... nausea combined with an increase in exercise.

I had to stop taking glyburide because it bottomed my blood sugar out BIGTIME... which is truly not fun!!

Its unfortunate that it's so expensive but definitely worth it!"


"I began having hot flashes about two months ago, they were awful.  I can't take hormone replacement or use natural remedies because I have a blood clotting disorder and am on Coumadin for life.  My doctor prescribed this to me on March 3, 2015 and I haven't had a hot flash since.  So far for me, this has been a miracle drug.  No noticeable side effects other than I go to sleep a little faster.  I take one pill at night and began having instant relief.  I was having horrible hot flashes all day and night sweats.  All.  Gone.  I'm so thankful!"


"This has made my life a living hell I went to the gynacologist to see about me having my period for a month she suggested I get the shot and take pills and said it should be gone within 5-6 days. Well its been 3 weeks and its the most horrible feeling in the world to keep bleeding and I don't know why to have to wear pads everyday and change pants four times a day I just want to say forget it and get my uterus out I'm only 22 with no children"


"Hi my name is Annabelle. I went to the ER on October 19th because of my throat been hurting for about two weeks before I went, the doctor said that he thought I had strep throat that test came back negative but there was a few white spots on the back of my tongue so they gave me two shots you know where and said that it will clear it up well I still haven't felt better so a month later I went to Urgent Care and he told me that he didn't think it was strep throat that it's pharyngitis so he put me on a z-pack the 5 days for 500mg and I'm on the 4th day now and my throat feels worse and it has white spots on the back and on my tonsils and I feel worse is this normal?"


"I went to the doctor for my preschooler and the 1st time, they sent me home with nothing but recommendations for OT remedies.  A week and a half later, no improvement, especially at night when coughing became unbearable for my little one.  They gave her Bromfed DM and diagnosed allergies on top of the cold.  Worked like a charm.  She was able to rest and fight the cold and was back to her old self.

Now, I have the cold, and I have tried Nyquil, cough drops, honey and lemon and tea remedies.  Nothing worked.  My daughter had a half bottle leftover,  (I do not have insurance for myself and don't qualify for any if you are wondering) so I had to do research on reactions, dosage, etc.  Mommy hasn't slept.  Hoping it works."


"My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex a day before ovulation. Needless to say that he didn't pull out in time. We're both young and he's getting deployed for the next 8 months so we are in no position to have a baby. I took plan b about an hour after we had sex and was totally freaked out and kept wondering if plan b worked or not.  I googled all types of stuff and after reading reviews here, I promised myself if I got my period I'd write a review! Plan b works, don't stress ladies!"


"I'm in my early 60's and am suffering from the usual aches and pains from arthritis, injuries and just old age.  Shooting pains from my knees will make me limp during sex.  I can't easily bring this up with my family physician so I ordered from an U.S. online pharmacy in Arizona that charges a "consultation" fee prescription that's only good for purchase on their website.  I quartered a 100mg Viagra tablet and after about 15 minutes felt a flushing sensation around my nose and eyes, then we had sex like we were in our 20's for an hour.  Only one star taken away because of the high cost. Can't wait for OTC Cialis next year."


"I've been on Sprintec for two years. Before going on birth control when I was in high school, my periods kept getting longer and longer, eventually becoming 18 days long.  Sprintec reduced my periods to exactly 7 days, I never had spotting in between my periods. Before birth control I generally had clear skin and I still do for the most part.  I experienced no weight fluctuation. But in the past year I have noticed an increased soreness in my vagina walls over time, it started to make it unbearable to use tampons on my period at some points, so I will be switching pills soon."


"I'm 26, and i've been on this BC for a little over 6 months now. I have nothing bad to say about it, because I've had the most positive experience on BC than any of the other dozen BC's I've tried in my life. I got it 6 weeks after having my beautiful princess. Since then, my sex drive hasn't changed, my skin is clearer, I've lost weight, i don't have mood swings (but we all have bad days...) , I haven't had a period, and i've never had to remember to take a damn pill!! #victoryismine"


"I've had the mirena for over a year. Not all experiences were great but most of the issues that I initially hated have subsided. My boyfriend was getting poked by the string, severe moodswings, hair loss, acne, a month of spotting... I had it all. I was so frustrated! BUT after a year, the string has softened, my face has cleared up, my hair is growing back (I've always had fine hair) and I haven't had any spotting or issues in over 8 months! My mood can still sometimes fluctuate but I've learned how to deal and it's not a problem. Point is, there are a lot of pros about this form of birth control. If you do choose mirena, give it some time for your body to adjust! It can be frustrating but I love the peace of mind and glad I stuck it out"


"Had my wisdom tooth pulled and I'm hard headed and hate all medications and ended up with a sinus infection and it was painful. Finally took my prescribed medication of Amoxil and I felt it working 17hrs later. First time I finished all of my medication."


"Had this placed a two and a half years ago. Placing it was easy and pain free. The first year and a half were great. The last year has gotten increasingly worse. Lots of break through bleeding. Recently spotting lasted for 6 straight weeks. Initially Advil would stop the spotting (per my doctor's recommendation) but now nothing does. I would still get it inserted again though. The first year and a half really were great and I had none of the usual birth control side effects. I am getting it removed in a few weeks and my doctor has assured me that she has taken out several and none of the patients have complain removal pain. Fingers crossed."


"Our Facts:  Son was getting into trouble at school every day. He was a terror around the house. His diet was exceptional, eating vegetables, fish, fruit, rice, and no sugary drinks or high fructose corn syrup.  Lots of love and discipline at home. Got in trouble all the time at home and school because he's uncontrollable.
With Focalin he immediately improved and is doing great in school.  He is actually happier and feeling better now.  While his appetite is down while on the medicine (about 7 hours), he eats a huge breakfast and a huge dinner to compensate.  Even his tick has gone away.   We are very relieved. Only downside is that it only lasts about 7 hours.  So when he gets home, he starts amping up again."


"Xanax is the one benzodiazepine that actually helps. I have gone through a loss from my fiance of 10 years, he passed in September 2009 and I got on Xanax and it helps me out a lot. It is the best."


"I've used Belviq for 10 days. I was bummed at first because I actually seemed hungrier the first three days. Glad I stuck with it! I lost 5lbs so far. I do a crossfit and eat a well balanced diet.

Belviq does not take your hunger completely away, just helps reduce the cravings I had when I was bored eating, stress eating, etc.

I was surprised my insurance covered my prescription as I have tried phentermine the past and they didn't."


"Have been using this product for about 6mos and have seen a healthier toenail. A trip to a salon for a pedi gave me this condition. I'm discouraged reading the others reviews my hope was for complete cure however there is improvement time will tell. I've been told it can take up to a year for treatment to work completely. My nail isn't as thick and the skin around nail bed isn't has dry and peeling. I'm lucky my insurance and co-pay coupon has resulted in zero out of pocket cost. Jublia is insanely expensive."


"On my 10th injection first week at .6 now on 1.2 I've had no side affects what so ever so feeling blessed for that from reading some of the comments
So far have lost 11 half pound :)) and feeling great I have no cravings these injections definitely help with that I'm still eating breakfast and dinner
Have quite a way to go need to loose 4 stone altogether but im optimistic and am almost a quarter of the way there
Loving this journey so far excited for the future for first time in ages !!! Even bought 2 new tops "


Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

"I started taking Beyaz about a month ago. I was originally taking Microgestin for birth control for a little over a year and I started to experience extreme cramps that kept me from classes on some days. I never had problems with acne or mood swings ever, especially while on Microgestin. Now that I'm taking Beyaz I have very bad acne and feel very depressed and lack luster. I normally have a very high sex drive as well and lately it has decreased immensely. Needless to say I will be switching."


"Been on Contrave for a month. I GAINED WEIGHT! 4 LBS and terrible side effects, dry mouth and constant headaches for the first two weeks and night sweats which have finally stopped. When I take the full dose, I can't sleep and feel dizzy. I will use up the rest of the bottle and see what happens. Just started the 21 Day Fix and see if I can lose the 4lbs I gained.
Also the Scale Down scale is inaccurate. compared to my weight watchers that is right next to it, Scale Down is 1.5 lb more."


Hyoscyamine / methenamine / methylene blue / phenyl salicylate / sodium biphosphate

"I have suffered from overactive bladder for years, and my Toviaz is extremely effective, UNLESS I will be standing for a period of time (eg:outdoor concerts) Then my weak pelvic floor causes increased feelings of urgency and spasm. My Gyno suggested I take this prior to going out, and then I can stand comfortably w/o feeling like I have to constantly pee! It has greatly improved my social life enjoyment. I am prone to having serotonin syndrome, which is 1 of the possible side effects so I have to be sure I take my meds several hours apart, then I am fine."


"I had the depo shot for years and loved it but had to be taken off of it since I was on it so long. So the recommended skyla. I was really scared because I had previously had the mirena and I ended up in the er from the pain. But I decided since she said it was smaller to try it. The placement was extremely painful but keep in mind that I'm only 96 lbs and have a very small uterus. During and after placement that day, I had a lot of pain and dizziness and was pretty nauseous. But the next day the pain has definitely gotten a lot better and it seems like this will be a great birth control. I would recommend it, but I would recommend taking any pain medication before and after if you are a small person and haven't had any kids."


"I've had the implant since July 2010. The insertion was very easy and painless, except for the lidocaine it stung a bit.  I really like that I don't have to take a pill everyday. I don't like that I may go 2 months without a period, but will then bleed for 2 straight months! My periods are erratic and go on for a long time. I'm debating on getting it taken out, who wants to bleed for months at a time?"


"I took Levaquin 500 three years ago and it worked great. I felt better in one day, but of course finished the course of the antibiotic. I had no side effects that I can remember, and was VERY happy that it quickly got rid of the crud I had (Bronchitis). I was prescribed Levaquin 750 for Sinusitis this week and am on my second day of taking it (will take it for 5 days total). The first day, I kept spacing out and forgetting what I was doing. It's not as bad today. I also feel soreness in certain parts of my body...my wrists, elbows, and one side of my neck. I also had mild insomnia, and I never have a problem sleeping normally. I'm still happy with Levaquin and these side effects seem mild at the moment."


"I have had uncontrollable high blood pressure and hypothyroidism for over 15 years. All the different blood pressure medications the doctors have given me never came close to how well Hyzaar works. Not only has my blood pressure been lowered to near-normal (used to run 190 /120 ) but I have also lost over 25 pounds of fluid from the hydrochlorothiazide. Nothing but high marks for Hyzaar. No bad side effects. I feel the best I have felt in a long, long time!"


"I've been on a few birth control pills before but none of them ever made me feel like this pill. I've only been on it for 2 weeks and already have breakthrough bleeding! Nauseated everyday since starting this pill, dizzy/motion sickness, light sensitive, and I get angry really fast. Not to mention I have really bad cramps with this break through bleeding. I got put on this pill to help with pms but I am definitely switching. Do not recommend at all."


"It took about 3 months for my body to adapt to the pills, but after that it worked really well for me. It lightened my periods, made them 3 days shorter and they always came on time. After the first 3 months I might have had spotting once over the rest of the year."


"Started Qsymia June 2015 took for 6 weeks lost 25 lbs. Definitely curbed appetite, no noticeable side Effects. Quite awesome really. Increased energy, some dry mouth. Will continue on it per doctors recommendation. :)"


"After years of hell and sensitivity to so many meds, paroxetine, fluoxetine, venlafaxine, citalopram, amytriptiline, carbamazepine, lithium, sodium valporate, lamotrigine...finally...finally...im on Duloxetine and its working with No side effects...no sweats, no vomiting, no stomach cramps, jaw clenching, loss of sex drive...I cannot believe its actually working and both lifting my mood and killing the pain "


"I've been having infusions at least every month and I must say, this has given me the beat results, I am 90%pain free while under treatments and could not ask for better results. Granted if it does start to wear off those affects are NOT GOOD, but I will Gladly take the TREATMENT and continue to have MY LIFE BACK."


"I've been on several medications but lexapro is the only one that has helped. ive suffered from severe depression, anxiety,panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder and ive had suicidal thoughts since is was 9 years old. lexapro has helped with all of this. i still have "down" moments but nowhere as severe! i am able to face reality better and was able to return to school."


"After taking the first pill within an hour I had a severe migraine, accompanied by vomiting and sweating. I just took the second pill to make sure it was the Macrobid and if so I'm calling the doc first thing in the morning"


"I've recently gone off Lortab and have started taking Ultram. Initially I was worried about the side affects and with Lortab withdrawl (I have bursitis and a frozen shoulder). Well this medicine works far better for my shoulder and back and over all pain, everyone can tell the diffence in me. I too can't be without it. They are now talking about surgery next month. So we will see."


"So I've been taking Topiramate for 3 yrs for seizures & migraines (both of which have disappeared.) Yes, the side effects are terrible, especially the word searching & insomnia. But my seizures were debilitating, & I was having migraines 3x a month, so I can deal with the side effects. My biggest problem is the lack of appetite. Because of my insomnia, my doc switched me to Qudexy, which is topiramate in a time release capsule. When I was taking regular Topiramate I did lose weight, approx 60lbs in 2 yrs & then the weight loss stopped. I went from 200 lbs-140 lbs. & I very happy with that. Since I switched to Qudexy 2 months ago, I've lost close to 20 lbs & have no desire to eat. I feel like I'm force feeding myself. I dont know what to do."


"I took this medicine for twenty-three years.  It was great for me.  As long as I took it on time, I had no seizures.  I have tonic-clonic epilepsy."


"It is a good antibiotic for anaerobic bacteria. I prescribe it for my patients in conjunction with another antibiotic for the aerobic bacteria (example Amoxil)."


"The first drug I found to really rid an on coming migraine with no side effects. Problem now is that AARP Medicare Advantage and Aetna Advantage does not cover it. "


"I am only a teenager very young. Only being the end of grade 10. And I had unexpected and unfortunately unprotected sex with my boyfriend on Friday around 8pm. He pulled out before finishing although I was and am terrified about precum. He told me about plan b and offered to pay for it. I took it at approximately 10am the following Saturday. I experienced headache and fatigue. I took a nap and the symptoms went away. My expected period is next week an I just want to say thank you to everyone writing these reviews because you've calmed me down so much."


"I've taken birth control, first when I was a teenager to control my periods, then to prevent pregnancy. I've had an IUD, it's a toss up on that one. I have one child and until I can save enough money for the permanent procedure, Lutera is what I'll use. It's effective, no weight gain, no mood swings. Felt a bit nauseous when I first started taking this but other than that I highly recommend it."


"Works well. Though very expensive. Also causes bad constipation."


"Was dealing with cancer and was given Remeron for depression. After having surgery for the cancer which was successful I continued with the drug but was having issues with my blood pressure. My BP would drop over 20 points when I stood up and I would lose my breath when walking short distances. All symptoms went away once I quit taking the drug. I would not recommend this drug to anyone as it set my recovery back greatly."


"Honestly this cream is a MIRACLE! About 3 years ago my skin was full of spots and acne and i had blackhead all in my tzone and they never went. I went to my doctor as  I couldn't stand looking in the mirror anymore. He gave me this and yes it gave me very bad painful red skin and peeling skin but after a few weeks it went but you could see a difference in my spots in a few days as my family was commenting on it. I did it for the 12 weeks and my face was COMPLETELY clear. I was so happy. Then after about a month it all came back so I went back to the doctors. He said I should try the cream again but for as long as I needed it for. I'm still using it now and that was nearly a year ago. My face is clear and its because of this cream."


"I really had no issues with being on the med, until the horrible cystic acne on my chin began and continued!!  I am 46 and have never experienced this kind of acne in my life.  So embarrassing.  It is painful & gross.  I am stopping this pill.  Was so glad to see other posts about this horrible med."


"I am 24 years old. I was on the birth control pill microgynon for about 5 years straight. I got off it in the beginning of March. On March 26th, right before my period week, we slipped up. So we grabbed plan b. I had taken it before I was on birth control, and had no side effects. But this time I felt everything. So for two days I felt nothing. And then on the 2nd day I got shaky & hungry.  On the 7th day I cramped, sore boobs, emotional, & hungry until 20 days after I took it. I got my period exactly a week late. I cried so much during that time. But trust me. Your period will show up. You absolutely will feel pregnant but chances are, you aren't."


"When my hypothyroidism went low enough to treat 15 years ago, I was given Levoxyl, adjusted up to 150 mcg. Fibromyalgia of 23 years worsened. In last 4 years, I developed severe fatigue crashes, heat and exercise intolerance, anxiety, depression, water retention, leg and back muscle weakness/wasting/pain. Tests normal. I exhausted best rheumatologist and neurologist in town, two normal muscle biopsies. Thyroid levels top of normal. Doctors kept me there, prescribing prednisone and five other medicines for fatigue and pain. Sudden breathing problems occurred. Hyperthyroidism exhausted my adrenals. New doctor put me on Armour, lower at 75 mg two weeks ago. I feel fantastic - more strength, less pain/weakness!"


"I'm about to hit my placebo week. So far I haven't really had a good experience. But I'm willing to be patient and see if the side effects subside. I've been bloated, tired, and my skin  is at its worse. The only pros so far is I haven't gotten my period every two weeks which is why I started it. I have PCOS and this is made my hair stop falling out.  I also take 50 mg of spironolactone. What's bothering me the most is that I'm an extremely active person and this makes me want to sleep all day and eat everything. I'm doing my best to make good choices. I haven't really had any significant weight gain just the feeling of being swollen in the abdomen area from retaining so much water. And my boobs got slightly bigger nothing crazy."


"Day 2 of using Belviq. Normally I Have to eat breakfast within one hour of waking, or I'm nauseous and feel like there's a big pit in my belly. My hubby and I run a lot of errands daily and often hit up several stores through the day, I would have to buy snacks at every store. I noticed yesterday while in each store that I didn't even have the urge to get snacks, of course I looked at them VERY briefly, but never touched.  I noticed so far I don't have an appetite until 5 or so hours after waking. I'm already a huge water drinker. I take one about 9th and 2nd about 6pm. Haven't weighed myself yet, starting weight was (is?) 229LBS (5'4"). When I do eat I get full much faster. Because I'm diabetic 2, I force myself to eat."


"I can fall asleep and stay asleep and not be fuzzy the next morning"


"I have had this bc since April 2011 and has worked well and I don't remember the last time I had a period other than right before I got the replacement. After this one I will Not be getting it replaced again. I feel my body needs a break from hormones and I feel my body needs to have a period, also I never gained weight from having kids I was always around 100 and now I can not stay under 130, I know I'm not fat but I do not feel comfortable with myself, I feel like my body needs to release all the bad stuff. I also believe it now has an effect on my emotional state. I do recommend it but don't get a replacement, maybe switch for a bit then go back to it."


"Clonazepam. 1mg in am.  1 mg at bedtime. Helps with myoclonus symptoms and sleep at night. Side effect is severe aggravation. Along with this I take Venlafaxin for Double Depression. Neither does anything for anxiety. Think the Clonazepam needs to go away in the daytime and perhaps a trileptic for anxiety. Not crazy about Benzos."


"Helped my life entirely. I'm a more productive and clinical learner now. Didn't realize how bad I wasn't able to stay focused until I took this and noticed the difference. Sleep and eat fine on it. After the first week that is. But the lack of appetite restlessness wasn't even that bad even then."


"I started taking 30mg Vyvanse about 2 months ago. Prior to this, I've been unmedicated for ADHD for about 20 years. For this time I have been coping with inattentiveness and failing school grades.

When I first took Vyvanse I noticed the effects after about 30 minutes. My head felt very focused and conversations with people became very clear. For the first time in a long time I could listen to someone for longer than 1 minute without my mind trailing off to another thought.

I try to take Vyvanse as earlier as possible. Usually I take it around 8:00am with 9:00am being the latest. Taking Vyvanse after this time tends to keep me up past midnight. Vyvanse lasts about 12-15 hours for me."


"I've been on this medication a few times now. Gone off of it for several different reasons but nothing relevant to the medication itself. I've been on it for the third time 2 or 3 months now. I love it! I always have. It manages my depression, actually manages my anxiety and panic attacks, makes me feel content, keeps me awake during the day, has increased my sex drive and is just a wonderful medication. Works different for everyone. If you're scared to start it because of the reviews, don't be. I strongly encourage you to at least give it a try."


"I had my Nexplanon inserted May 29, 2013 I was on the pill and it was my pill free week. So my cycle was supposed to start soon. As I had Nexplanon inserted my cycle started. It lasted for 10 days, moderate flow, flow for 4 days then light the last 6. I didn't feel anything but a little burning from the numbing shot. My arm now has a scar but when I first got it the bruising was kind of bad but it still gets better with the days. I love Nexplanon."


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"I was addicted to pretty much every type of painkiller in the book and was fed up with myself and my situation. I tried many times to stop but kept on going back so I could function and handle my severe pain and depression due to the withdrawals.  Even when they stopped I kept going back. Subutex helps you stay sober until you are in a better place when you can be off them completely. SUBOXONE/SUBUTEX SAVED MY LIFE with the help of my NA meetings and my loving family."


"I believe that Lexapro saved my life. I'm only 21 and I have suffered with Bipolar Disorder, anxiety, and very severe depression. I got so depressed I gave up on everything, I walked away from my job over a simple argument. I simply just quit caring, I let my car get repossessed and I had to declare bankruptcy. I felt so worthless in the world, my doctor kept prescribing ativan, valium, and xanax. Those medications only helped short term. I gave up on life altogether, I drank constantly and quit taking my insulin (Type 1 Diabetes.) My doctor finally prescribed Topamax which caused me to get worse. My doctor got replaced and the new doctor prescribed Lexapro. I am now happy, I got a great job and I have reestablished myself."


"I used linzess a couple of months, I didn't like taking it first thing in the morning and then wait 30 minutes before I can take my breakfast. Some days I felt awful after taking it, my stomach felt like it about to explode! My doctor prescribe me with some other drug called trulance and I think it's much more tolerated, and it works better for me."


"I started taking Topamax about two and 1/2 weeks ago. In that two weeks I've lost close to 10 pounds.  I've also had the tingling in my fingers and feet and toes. I've gotten tingling in my lips too. Other then tingling body parts, so far I love it and Ive gone from headaches every day to maybe 4 really small ones and one migraine."


"I take this for severe life and death Anxiety and muscle spasms. I take 50 mg per day, 10mg 5 times per day as Directed by my Health Care professional. I have been taking this, vs. Klonopin or Zanax or Ativan or other Benzodiazapenes because of the longer term effects and the muscle spasm decreasing benefits.

Have taken between 30 mg per day to 50 mg per day for 2 years now.

It does make me lazy. I have had weight gain.

I have to exercise and I have to also use caution while driving.

I take a high dosage, but without it, I would not be alive.

It is as simple as that.

I am glad this medication, has been used for decades, tried and true, can cause anger if one does not realize they need to self filter, but it does relax anxiety and muscles."


"I started Victoza 2 weeks ago. It replaced the Januvia that was not working. I am now on the 1.8mg dose of Victoza,   1000mg of Metformin x 2, and 35iu of Lantus x 2 per day. So far I have had no side effects, blood sugar this morning was 97, before lunch 134.
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"Bentyl has helped with my nervousness and the resulting nervous indigestion. I haven't noticed any side effects."


"They provide some pain relief from shingles pain, but not much. The big problem is how poorly they adhere. I really wish I hadn't paid for 5. They have to be held on by a bandage."


"To date I have had 2 injections of Trelstar LA. Each injection lasts 3 months. I have not had any other type of medication like this so I cannot compare it with others. At first the hot flashes were so severe that I became dizzy and had some nausea. These effects became more tolerable over time and I no longer have such severe reactions. I have hot flashes every day and during the night. I believe the hot flashes are worse at night. I have trouble getting to sleep sometimes because I am sweating one minute and cold the next. I sometimes wake in the night covered in sweat and the pillow and sheets are wet. I have experienced weight gain and some enlargement of my breasts. There has been a change in my personality and moods."


"I only drank for 6 months, but in that time I ended up in the ER 3 times with alcohol poisoning. This last time, they sent me home with Librium for the shakes, and while it definitely has been a lifesaver, I'm so groggy that I can't drive right now, and after putting away the laundry I collapse in my chair like I've just ran a marathon. Hopefully, this will go away soon. I wish I'd known how bad the withdrawal would be, even after only a short time: I've never been suicidal, but I honestly would have rather died than go through the DTs (thank god the ER doc shot me full of Ativan, which knocked me out for the worst of it)"


"Consistent control of symptoms all day."


"It seems equal to other insulin products with the exception of the delivery system. The pen they use is junk. I'll go further, it is hazardous. The more I use it the more pens I find that jam up. Their little rubber part gets deformed and stops going down. When it stops you apply more pressure and the needle wiggles and actually tears your skin. Sometimes when you pull the pen out it will release and squirt the insulin out into the air. The problem has been ongoing across numerous pens and numerous lots. It is a design flaw or manufacturing defect."


"I am 46 yrs old and have taken Effexor since 2000. It helps me balance myself. It really works and it calms myself down and relax. But never miss it for a day or so it will give you dizziness or nausea. I would let the people out there know that Effexor is the best antidepressant. It makes me focus my life on everything. Thank you for saving my life Effexor."


"I was prescribed this for pain following brain surgery.  Take with food to prevent nausea. To avoid constipation,  I took each dose with a stool softener and drank apple juice. Works good on the pain. But you do feel a little loopy on it."


"After viewing videos of previous "preps" that required hours and hours of drinking huge amounts of solutions, I was happy to read that Prepopik only required two relatively small doses.

I have to say at first I was worried because it didn't kick in until 3 hours passed. But then, it worked well and cleaned me out well.  I followed dietary restriction to a "T" and drank plenty of fluids.  The "bowel cleansing" process ain't fun - lots of time on the toilet.  But, once this product started, it worked well. I did the same day dose: first at 4pm, second at 9:30.  The unpleasantness is really just staying up most of the night using the bathroom, but my early am colonoscopy went without a hitch.  My only critique is that it would "kick in" sooner."


"After a few days of use I had such horrible itching it prevented me from sleeping. The itching took about a week after discontinued use to subside."


"I have a very bad case of endometriosis, which causes very severe pain during my period. After trying a few different birth control pills which my doctor said may lessen the pain, to no avail, I eventually had surgery. Still, the pain persisted. After that I finally got my hands on this little green miracle, and somehow (in a way I personally do not understand) the pill has stopped my periods completely. I simply do not have them, ever, not even spotting, and I am only 20 years old. With no periods, no pain. If I stop taking them the periods and pain resume. I love this pill, its a blessing for sure."


"I'm 17 years old and I've been on Lolo for over a year now. The first few months were great, very little cramping and light bleeding, periods only lasted about 3 days. But in the past few months k have noticed my periods have been scarce and extremely light. I haven't had a normal period since January. Part of this is due to the fact that I had brain surgery at the end of January but by now I should be having normal periods. My period is about a month late now, I am not pregnant either."


"I take Flexeril for muscle spasm related to bulged discs at L3-L4, L4-L5, and L5-S1.  I get sciatica down both legs.  I also have C6-C7 facet joint damage that catches and occasionally prevents me from turning my head to the left.  I am highly resistant to narcotics and anesthetics, and take 10mg Flexeril during the day without any side effects.  It allows me to function without letting the muscles lock up.  It stops the pain cycle (pain=muscle tension=pain=muscle tension).  When I take it at night, it quicly reduces the spasming.  If the pain is severe, I take with narcotics for one night to force massive relaxation.  This should be done with extreme caution tho - combining opiates and muscle relaxers can cause someone to stop breathing."


"I had gone to my obgyn for my 6 week postpartum check up. She discussed the different options for birth control. Since I am Breast feeding, I wanted to make sure I chose an estrogen free method. So the depo shot would do I thought since it's good for 3 months. After the first 3 weeks of being on the shot. I started spotting for 2 weeks and then the bleeding got heavier and heavier. I also felt like I was getting weaker and feeling more tired than ever. I would not recommend the depo shot and I'm going to just take the pill next time around."


"Worked just fine, with no side effects. I am on the 10th day and have no trace of infection, which is what counts."


"I began taking Concerta at the age of 13 to treat my ADHD. I'm now 22, still taking 27MG of Concerta daily. Overall it has been helpful with managing my ADHD symptoms, I'm much less distracted and able to stick to one task at a time. It was especially helpful when I was in school because it was just so impossible for me to stay focused in class. As an adult it makes work so much easier for me because my job requires things to be done with a lot of precision. Side effects I've experienced have been headaches (occasionally migraines), inconsistent appetite, restlessness at night, some difficulty sleeping and constant thirst. Despite the side effects I feel that my overall quality of life has improved with taking Concerta to manage my ADHD."


"They more than doubled the price of this drug for no reason because its been on the market for decades. I don't have insurance so I can't afford it anymore and will be switching to something that doesn't cost $75 for three months! It used to be $9 a month. Even my pharmacist was rolling her eyes about the sudden price increase and tried to find a discount card because she said it was too expensive. Shameful business practices."


"Life changer"


"There is a reason this is the highest-rated oral contraceptive on drugs.com. It is the best. It has no equivalent. This is the safest type of progestin type in terms of blood clots, the pill is highly androgenic (so, sorry for those with a pre-existing tendency towards acne; this pill may not be the best for you), but for the rest of us it means your sex drive will likely stay intact. It has the least amount of estrogen which, again, means it's the safest pill out there. After a few months your period will be so short and so light. No pill is perfect. Being on the pill means fewer gains in muscle mass at the gym. But this is the closest pill to perfect you will find. You honestly can't do any better so don't waste your time trying."


"My experience with metformin has been awesome. I have been using this medicine for about a year now and have has great results. I know have regular periods which is great because I used to get it every 15 days or miss months here and there. Another fantastic thing is that I can now function when I am menstruating which used to be impossible for me due to the horrible pain. I now have manageable pain and don't have to get shots for it. I've also been able to lose 77 lbs that I had gained. Overall I've had a wonderful experience with this medication. I believe that taking my doctor's advice was the best thing I ever did, I think the combination of the medicine, changed eating habits and exercise all helped."


"I have been taking vyvanse for about 6 months now. It is working really good for my binge eating disorder. I think I binged one time since taking this, and most days I consume less than 1200 calories. It hasn't taken away my appetite completely but it had decreased it by a lot. I was able to lose 17lbs and plan on losing more. The side effects for me have been dry mouth and just a slight but of agitation in the mornings but I take the pill in halves throughout the day to maximize on usefulness. I am prescribed 70mg and open the pill to add half the powder to a drink around 12pm, then eat the other half about 4. This way it will not wear off and helps me not binge all day."


"I asked my doctor for a birth control because I was in a relationship and we both decided pregnancy is not in our near future and I can say Trinessa did it's part when it comes to baby making time haha. I did not break out a lot before Trinessa, but now even during the week I get my period, I have zero acne, and I am talkin no zits at all. I do not take the sugar pills during the week I am on my period because they are only there to take if you can not remember to start your birth control that Sunday, other than that they will make you gain weight. Downside I'm on like month 6 and I'm nauseous almost every time I take my pill sometimes even after I take it on a full stomach. Still regular cycle, overall I do like it besides the nausea."


"This is by far the worst antidepressant I have ever taken in my life. I took this pill for Severe post-partum anxiety/OCD. I stayed on it for 17 months. And it was truly the worst 17 months of my life. The worst intrusive thoughts I have ever experienced, felt like I was in a constant panic attack 24/7 where I literally felt like I was going insane, my thoughts were constant loops of irrational fears and I would do anything to try and make them stop, I thought I had something spiritually wrong with me or I was going insane, horrible derealization, lost connection with almost every person except my boyfriend, no connection with my baby, couldn't feel any of my body, lost all faith in God and hope."


"I took 1 50 mg tablet of UNISOM; it didn't work so I took another one. I fell asleep 4 hours later and when I woke up, I had the worst headache for life and taste in my mouth for a whole week straight."


"Tried OTC and nothing worked.  This worked quickly for me and has now continued to work for 5 weeks.  Have read this board re side effects of others, but that has not been my experience.  Read the label and talk to your doc -- looks like overall the experience of bad side effects is rare for patients who try this med, but talk about it with your doc -- for me this has worked where nothing else did."


"I love this medicine. I have delayed sleep-phase disorder and I've been using Ambien for the last five years. I learned pretty quick that I have to take it and go lie down; the first time I took some I thought "Well, I'll go have a quick bath before I go to bed." My husband says I wandered in an hour later talking about how the bathtub faucet changed into a raven's head and we (the faucet and I, that is) had a very long and profound conversation about the Harry Potter novels and the social implications thereof."


"I have been in terrible and increasing pain since last September. I have had hip and spinal X-rays and MRIs and they show slight arthritis and little else. I had an injection of cortisone in my left hip and now the doctor is recommending a shot to my spine. The pain is so bad, that lately I've been reduced to tears. I went from surfing in August to hobbling in September and the doctors treat me like I'm this no activity couch potato who deserves to feel horrible because I'm getting old and I need to lose weight. Sure I do, I've gained 30 pounds in the last year because I can barely walk.
Well, I tried Guaifenesin this afternoon because and it made me fall asleep, and when I woke up, THE PAIN WAS GONE!"


"It's been two weeks since my insertion. First off, I have not had any babies and was not on my period.  I was really scared of getting the IUD because of how much people say it hurts, but the only part that hurt for me was the needle they insert for freezing your uterus (my pap hurt more than my insertion!). Mind you, I went to a women's clinic, where the doctors insert IUDs all day long (definitely recommend finding something like that for insertion!). I had intense cramping for about an hour or two afterwards, but then it subsided. I had a lot of pressure and some bloating for about 24-48 hours, which I didn't mind much since I get intense cramps from my periods. All in all, I'm very happy with it. No acne, no weight gain, no mood swings!"


"I have been taking Hysingla 20 mg for a month. I was taking Norco 5-325 up to 4 a day for chronic back pain post 6 surgeries. I was switched to Hysingla due to elevated liver enzymes from Tylenol. I have bile duct structure and do what I can to keep liver enzymes lower. I only took what I absolutely had to daily of Norco. Averaging 2 Norco's a day. Since I have started the Hysingla I have had a moderately severe headache and nausea everyday. I'm not sure which is worse the liver pain or headache. The nausea I tolerate. I have decided to stop taking the Hysingla and go back to the Norco. I would rather take as little as possible of medication and still be in pain than have increase in pain and be flat on my back for 6 hours with headache."


"I've dealt with chronic yeast infections for years. Sometimes I'll go months without but other times, I get one once a month. The 7 day treatment is the only thing that works for me. I've used this medication for at least 9 years as needed. Highly recommend it!! And for outer itching, ask doctor for nystatin and triamcinolone acetonide cream. Numbs the area to completely relieve burning and itching."


"I could not overcome the nausea caused by this medicine. It did help the fibro."


"As far as I can remember I suffered from excessive sweating. I always had to sacrifice nice shirts for ones made from fabric the sweating wouldn't leave too much mark. Or on which wetness doesn't show. But well even changing around 5 times a day wasn't helping. Tried everything until someone told me about Drysol. I have to say, I started using it last night and after being up for 4 hours now, I'm still wearing the same shirt! Ok sweating starts to show but after only one use I have this result! Wow! Simply amazing. I wear a uniform at work and I was desperate to find a way to hide my excessive sweating. I think I wont have to worry about this anymore very soon!"


"Works wonders.  In combination with moisturizer(s), has cleared up skin problems."


"Honestly, I really enjoy this pill. When I first read the reviews I was terrified, but I still went through with taking this pill for the first few months. In the first month I found myself getting slightly nauseous every time I took the pill and that I was getting moodier. but after the first few weeks, everything balanced out and I'm completely fine.

i'm sexually active and my partner and i have unprotected sex regularly. no baby here! i'm currently on my fourth month taking it and i feel fine.

i've had no significant changes in acne (actually, i think it's improved my skin), my weight has stayed the same, my mood is under control, and my libido is the same as it's always been.

just wanted to leave a good review here for estarylla."


"I have NEVER BEEN IN SO MUCH PAIN OR ITCHED LIKE THIS IN MY LIFE!!!!! DO NOT USE THIS!!! I had a Yeast infection and my dr gave me 2 doses of fluconazol but my YI was still bothering me and still very itchy. So instead of calling my dr back I decided to buy monistat 3 day. OMG. I started itching and burning immediately!!! NEVER HAVE I EXPERIENCED PAIN LIKE THIS!!! And I went through childbirth!! Please save yourself and do not use this call your dr back and get a prescription!!! I'm currently holding an ice pack on my lady parts and praying I will get some sleep tonight. This stuff is EVIL"


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"I switched from Femcon Fe to Loestrin 24Fe about 3 months ago. The first month I had lose stools for at least 3 weeks. I finally got over that issue and thought that was the worst of my problems. However, the second month I began to have issues wearing my contacts. My eyes would get bloodshot, but not really hurt. I didn't think anything of it, I just thought I was wearing them too much.  However, things have gotten progressively worse and now if I wear my contacts for more than 2-3 hours my eyes become sensitive to light, and even after I take them out I feel like I have build up on my eyes when I close them.  I am in the process of going back to Femcon, since I never had any of these problem with it.  Good luck!"


"For me, lexapro stopped the negative thinking. It slowed it all down, the suicidal thoughts, the rumination, the negative was gone. I was on 5mg, decided I didn't want to be on it. I wanted to face my fears, my tears, my sadness, my negative, etc. I wanted to control it, not have lexapro control it. It covers up underlying issues that need to be dealt with constructively. I've been tapering off, I'm down to 1mg, maybe less. I'm learning to deal with thoughts, the few that have come back by praying, breathing and relaxing. Opening up to people about my fears, my negative thinking, letting others guide me into positive thinking has helped tremendously. Take the meds, but work towards resolving the underlying problem and coming off of lexapro."


"I have always had EXTREME anxiety, ever since I started puberty basically. Social situations intensified it, but I always had it. It was something I could never shut off, I always was very tense especially in the neck and back region. I couldn't even feel comfortable walking around in my own house it was so severe. Once I finally came to my doctor with this I was prescribed citalopram. I noticed the effect of the medication within about a day. It was amazing. Every time I felt anxiety coming on it was blocked. I still feel anxiety when it's appropriate, like meeting a guy, or trying something new; the normal things that you get anxious or nervous about. But I can finally relax and think straight all the time now and I've never felt so good."


"I've taken 25 mg every evening since 22 May. Two weeks now. Not much improvement, bp ok, but very giddy in the mornings. I'm upping  the dose, going to watch myself like a hawk."


"I just recently started Lutera. I love it. I've been through so many other birth controls. I've had no serious side effect occasionally I'll get a tad moody but overall I'm absolutely satisfied no pregnancy's and I'm losing weight. Great."


"Desperate to get off hormones, I decided to try Skyla. My doctor told me there is 0% estrogen and only 3% of the progesterone that was in my pill.  Close enough for me! She had me take the cervix softening pill the night before. Studies are showing that it doesn't help pain reduction during insertion, and can even make the pain worse. Do your own research and ask your doctor. Insertion was more painful than I was hoping, but I was able to work that evening. My cramps have tolerably increased during my period. My flow has lightened, but my period lasts 2 weeks now. The last week is so light I only need a liner, but still. I'm being patient because I know some of my symptoms are from getting off the pill. Overall I'm happy with my decision."


"Since starting Contrave 6 months ago, I've lost 48 pounds. I had minor side effects when I started such as fatigue, constipation and irritability but once my body got used to the medicine, the side effects ceased."


"I have been on this thing for about 9 months now. The first month was okay but since then, I have bled nonstop. It is awful. It is a great birth control because I haven't been able to have sex due to the constant bleeding."


"I am a 30 year old woman, recently diagnosed with ADD.  I always knew there was an issue there because I have always been extremely irritable/short-fused, indecisive, impatient, impulsive, forgetful, anxious, etc.  I somehow busted my butt through school and even managed to get my Bachelors degree but this came with re-reading lines of texts, taking several breaks while studying, and telling myself to focus constantly.  I usually stare at someone talking but don't know what was said because I was thinking of something else completely.  I couldn't remember movies or conversations to save my life.  Docs said it was anxiety and increased the dose constantly.  At 30mg and 4 days on Vyvanse, I feel great.  Only headaches here and there but I'm hopeful!"


"I am a 24y/o female. I've been taking Lexapro 10mg for almost 4 months now and I can confidently say the only scary thing about this medication is people's negative reviews on it. First and foremost EVERYONE is different, so everyone will react to it differently. I was prescribed it by my primary Doctor due to my severe anxiety and mild depression. Before this medication I was prescribed Celexa, but hated it. My anxiety and depression got so much worse I decided to do something about it. It came to the point where my anxiety and depression affected everyone around me and I just wasn't happy anymore.  At first taking this medication gave me some side affects. My side effects were really dry mouth, some intense dreams, and some loss of appetite. The only thing that has stuck for these few months have been the dreams. They seems SO REAL! But I can say I rather have some dreams than those scary anxiety attacks I use to get, and those depressed bed sobs. Lexapro has changed my life! Before this medication my life was hitting rock bottom. My Anxiety was so severe it took over my life. I obsessed over everything, overthought everything, felt like at any moment I was going to die. I was on edge every second. My blood pressure was always high and I'm only 24! I had this obsession of dying in a car accident, it came to a point I couldnt ride in a car with anyone else unless I was driving. If I did I would get panic attacks. My depression was also bad and also had an eating disorder. I felt like I was never going to be happy. Was never going to be happy in a relationship, or in my job, or even be able to hug my own mother again. I'm happy the people in my life noticed how much my disorders were taking over my life and helped me make a change. Lexapro helped my life. I hope my review will change yours."


"Worked fast ..took my pain away instantly. "


"I didn't want to quit smoking but knew I had to. At first I smoked while on the Chantix, but soon I found myself not interested in it. I smoked for 16 years, 1/2 a pack a day, and it worked! I had some side effects, weird dreams and slight depression but made it through and I feel great! It's been 6 months now free of smoking! I recommend Chantix!"


"I was prescribed tramadol for a severe sore throat.  I couldn't eat anything or take my other medicines before taking it and was only able to drink enough to keep me hydrated.  Although I have experienced headaches and nausea since taking it, I can at least eat soft foods and soup and take my other medications.  The headaches and nausea aren't pleasant, but, after losing 6 lbs in 2 days because I couldn't eat, the benefits definitely outweighed the side effects."


"I've been taking this medication for years. It works very well in keeping my thyroid under control. I can always tell when I don't take it right especially when my blood is tested. I have learned that I need to take this medication in the mornings, because that is when it works its best."


"I have had joint pain, tiredness,insomnia, and fluid retention.  I can't wait to get off of this medicine.   It's like taking poison."


"I'm pretty sure that I don't suit this medication. The first three weeks were absolute torture with blurred vision, headaches, nausea, and no energy. After that time the medicine did seem to help my anxiety and depression. However, after three months the side effects came back worse than the first three weeks. I went to my doctor and asked to switch medications immediately. Coming off of the Cymbalta was the worst experience of my life. At one point I had uncontrollable shaking and muscle movements. I couldn't even concentrate enough to go to the kitchen and make a sandwich. I know this drug works for many people, but for myself it was like taking poison."


"I was very excited when I started taking this medication. And then.... I had read the side effects and was like oh this is crazy. I will say I was on no other medication. I have never had hair loss like this. It was gobs of hair in my shower. The previous posters that refer to brain fog - yep that too."


"Norvasc worked fantastic for about a year then I started experiencing muscle twitching and cramps that got worse and worse. I have been trying to switch to another medicine and haven't had much luck. I pray I can find a medicine as good as Norvasc. I can tell you that numerous blood tests have been run and while this medicine MAY cause cramps, my blood sugar, cholesterol, liver panel, metabolic panel, CBC, creatinine, etc. are all perfect! I have a lot of faith to the fact that this medicine will not harm you other than possibly muscle cramps or fluid retention. I experienced no fluid retention BUT I exercise."


"Cymbalta is so far the only medication that has noticeably helped with my depression and anxiety. I had more confidence and less anxiety while taking it. I say "had" because I turned 26 recently and no longer have insurance and Cymbalta is extremely expensive, something like $216 with coupon, so I switched to Lexapro. I will write a review on Lexapro once I get experience it's affects. Cymbalta is the way to go if you can afford it though."


"So I started Effexor XR tonight for my anxiety that I deal with and let me just say NEVER EVER AGAIN!!

For two hours I felt fine, went to bed and suddenly was awaken by intense nausea so I sat up to wake my child's father(who stayed the night since we didn't know how this new med would affect me) and as soon as I sat up my stomach came up. There was no wait time. It's been five hours since I took it. And I've been up throwing up for the last 45 mins. Not taking this crap again. I would honestly rather have be dealing with a panic attack at this point rather than this I can't even blink my eyes without vomiting crap!"


"pain management vs. side effects are not worth it."


"I've been on Dilantin a short while. First month was fine. 5th week I started getting low grade fevers, nausea, pinprick rashes, slightly swollen gums. 6th week my gums were very swollen, so much that it hurts to eat and talk. No sex drive for who knows how long, acne like I've never had before, vasodilation to the point of my entire body being red and feeling extremely hot - 98 degrees temperature, compared to a normal 80 - 85. I haven't had any seizures, but I'm miserable, so I'm titrating down and will try something else."


"My rheumatologist put me on Otezla, September 2016. It cleared my scalp and ears about 4 weeks in. It has done minimal 2 help my Psoriatic arthritis. My fingers swell and my back, hip and ankle still bother me . My biggest concern is I have been on Otezla for nine months now and I'm developing severe eye pain. It's getting more annoying as the days go by. Also the fatigue you have is overwhelming. This has been my experience so far. Skin better, joints not. The flares are awful. I get fevers and joint pain and swelling."


"My panic attacks started a year ago after a period of really bad events in my life that made me very gloomy, bitter and hopeless. All of a sudden my entire being just collapsed, I started having panic attacks on a daily basis and became home bound, then depression set in... When I started disassociating and thinking about taking my own life I knew I needed to get help. I was referred by a good friend to a wonderful psychiatrist that prescribed 50 mg to start with, and some Xanax as needed. Well one year later I'm just at 25mg, no panic attacks, no depression or anxiety and I feel awesome!. Sometimes you have to admit that you need help..."


"I have chronic pancreatitis.  For a while I was dropping weight very fast. Lost 32 pounds in March alone.  It was to the point where I couldn't function between vomiting and just the pain in my stomach area I wasn't doing well.  My GI doctor put me on Creon and things got much better.  I take one before I eat and after.  Slowly I was able to add to my menu more of foods I can tolerate.  Off the list before was any meat except for fish, lettuce and anything to sweet.  If I forget to take it when I eat and I do suffer the consequences later.  I'm very happy with this medicine."


"I started on Zoloft due to a number of losses-deaths in family & a breakup. While they say it may take weeks to fully enter your system, I would say for me it took a few days to feel it. Mine was a lower dosage, 25mg I believe but it still worked well enough to jump-start my life again. I would no longer dwell on the negative things, however sometimes it was equally hard to concentrate on important things, as my mind would go "spacy" on occasion. Slight dry mouth at first but it went away. I became more social and dated more. The downside- while interest in sex never waned, it would take a long time to perform. You would THINK that would be a good thing, but after 20 minutes, most ladies started glancing at the clock. So much for dating!"


"Just want to start by stating my skin type..I get bad breakouts & that's  why I am on Duac. I'd say I have "normal"skin as it doesn't tend to be dry or oily. I would describe my acne as not extremely severe, it can flare up pretty bad & when it's at it's worst, it can sometimes actually hurt *To the point* I'm on this product a few months now.  After about a month or so I THOUGHT it was working, but my breakouts are still happening just as bad, it does not prevent them at all!! Now, I've a bad breakout for the past week & a half and it hasn't helped all that much. I use Duac at night time because I find that's what suits me best..I have a strict night time routine..I cleanse, moisturise and then apply my Duac. It flakes so bad!! Will be discontinuing."