"This medication has brought great relief to my life at 70  yrs.  My peripheral arteries are blocked (legs completely) and completely or partially blocked in other areas, including heart.  I think due to a perinatal cause (my mother suffered meningitis during pregnancy in UK in 1942)  - I have been told that my peripheral arteries are "spindly" but the main ones are fine (angiogram).  Blood pressure (systolic) was 200  and I suffered numerous heart attacks and palpitations, prior to use of felodipine."


"I'm taking 75 mg qid,or severe spinal degeneration as well as other issues. In the past I used dilaudid, percocet, and m.s. contin. Works great for pain but I am more tired than with other drugs. My insurance company denied approval, so I faxed them a letter explaining why I needed it and they approved it 10 minutes after the fax was sent. Thank God !!"


"I'm sixteen years old and yes it had prevented pregnancy and it makes me feel protected. I didn't experience mood swings, depression or anything emotional wise. I did gain about 10 pounds and I can't say that I'm complaining lol. Although honestly I hate it my doctor asked me to come in and get it in while I was on my period. After that i never got off my period and I got a nasty discharge. So I went back to my OBGYN and gave me some pill to "fix my period pattern" which made it worst. I took all the pills and I'm still on my period everyday and it's very heavy.I don't  recommend this I don't recommend birth control at all forget sex this is not worth it and I regret it all."


"Beg your doctor or nurse to try this patch for your chemo, as many have not heard of it yet!!It works wonderful. It is however very expensive and many drug stores do not carry it. None of the popular drug chains have it, I had to go to a large privately owned drug store to get it, about 30 miles away. But it is worth it!!At times it loosens up, the nurse gives me a trans patch to cover it up and that works for the week I wear it."


"Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2006, but I'm fairly sure it was there for at least another 10 years prior. I have a carer and I'm really grateful for the family I have and their unadulterated kindness. I don't know where I'd be without them.

 Over the last decade, I have been put on more medicines than I can count. Pain relief; everything from diamorphine epidural to tramadol; or ketamine to fentanyl. Having never been one to rely overly on medicine.

 Oxycodone HCL (Shortec) worked very well for about 2 years, then the doctor upped the dose 50% with minimal benefit. I have been prescribed oral morphine liquid, slow release capsules which work consistently as a medicine, particularly the ampoules. Minimal side effects, huge relief."


"I've been using Adderall for a few months. I have extreme depression along with ADD. I was taking Zoloft before and was scared that the Adderall might counteract with my Zoloft and make ma a zombie or suicidal. Well, the first few days of taking Adderall, I was light headed, weak, and didn't eat. After a few days of throwing up I finally took to the drug. My grades are going up in school. I'm losing weight. This drug really is turning my life around. The main reason I was on it was to concentrate and get my grades up. Adderall allows me to bring my grades up."


"PA gave me this drug took the pain away but left me with diarrhea the first day. The second day I took my dose, afterwards I got weak and lightheaded and could not eat. I called the office and they said I could discontinue use if I wanted to so I did."


"Zoloft gives me no negative side effects, no weight gain, no "zombie" effect, the only problem is that it makes me pretty restless when trying to fall asleep, but it isn't a huge problem. It really helps me with my agoraphobia, two months ago I could barely leave the house. I also tried Paxil, Prozac, and Lexapro - all of which did not help much. Zoloft it is."


"... Long story short, this medication did very little for my acne, and caused me to have high blood sugar.

On the plus side, it did decreased the oil on my face, and made my period shorter and lighter, but overall it wasn't worth it for me to continue taking it.

I experienced a mild case of what seemed like every side effect listed, this passed with time."


"Just a piece of advice that I found to be the BEST solution to that nasty metallic taste it has, take it with orange juice. It is the only thing that 100% masks that awful taste. Don't let it touch your tongue. I tilt my head back, fill my mouth with OJ, drop the pill and swallow and I never taste it. Orange juice is a godsend for this medicine. I can't handle the taste so I refuse to take it with anything else. I mean
I'm on it now and only have 2 pills left with none and almost want to skip it "


"My family doctor recommended this to me along with some samples....wow...couldn't believe the relief. Almost instant. Also helped the carpal tunnel in my hands.  No more pain from typing all day."


"This medication has made a huge improvement for my son. He is doing better in school and has NO SIDE EFFECTS, which is a major plus to me. No mood swings, fits of rage, or emotional melt downs. I would recommend trying this medication to anyone."


"DO NOT BUY THIS!!!!! I don't know what's going on, because I've used the 3 day before and have never had issues. They need to recall this stuff, seriously. I have never been in so much pain in my life. I thought I would have to go to the hospital. I took 2 long showers, put desitin on (Godsend!!), powder, took aleve, and laid on my bed with my fan on for relief. AWFUL. I don't know if they changed their formula or not, but I know that I will never use it again."


"I had a laparoscopy done march 2015 and they determined stage 4 endemetriosis. Before then I had maybe 1 week out of a month without pain for over a year, it was horrible. My first injection was in September 2015. I had a laparotomy in October 2015, the doctor did an amazing job, removed all the scar tissue and cyst's. My second injection  was December 2015 and the hot flashes are brutal. I am now on a low dose of estrogen to help with the hot flashes. It has helped but not fully. I highly recommend the injection if you want to be pain free, the hot flashes are brutal but way better then the pain."


"I got on Cymbalta for depression/anxiety that I had been dealing with for almost 10 years. Cymbalta helped me get myself back and feel great again.
Recently, I weaned from the 60 to the 30. I noticed I was feeling very tired (despite 9 hours of sleep) and unfocused at work with low energy. Once I changed to the 30 I noticed a HUGE difference. After 5 years on Cymbalta I am weaning off the medication. Going from the 60 to 30mg was a nice transition and I am confident about weaning off it completely. Everyone has a different experience with the medicine and how it will affect them getting of it. I am glad I took this medication. It saved my life."


"First off, let me disclaim that while I rated this a ten in EFFECTIVENESS, that doesn't mean it was all great. It obliterated my sex drive. A few months into using it, I was completely uninterested in being with my partner. Sex was actually painful. I've been off it for about three weeks now and I'm back in full swing.

I haven't gotten pregnant while using this without a condom, etc. So while it was effective, it was  kind of useless for preventing pregnancy since I never wanted sex while on it anyway.

I went on it initially for period cramps. My periods would last 2-4 weeks at a time and were awful. So painful. This brought them down to 1-1.5 weeks with what I am assuming to be normal cramping. I could function during my cycles on this."


"Been on this for 4 years; started about 2 months after dating my boyfriend. Occasional spotting but nothing compared to what others have described. I am fortunate in that I have always had extremely light periods anyway, and there hasn't really been a change except for frequency. No weight gain and no acne or hair loss or any of the other things people have unfortunately described. The only thing I've noticed is a significant decrease in libido. Like, went from 100 to zero within weeks of starting the pill. By the time I figured out it wasn't going away I was too hesitant to switch since it's the only side effect and any BC is a gamble so I just deal with it."


"This drug is awful. My Dr. took me off my klonopin because she was worried about addictive behavior.   This drug i only took ! time and will not take again. It made me very dizzy, sick to my stomach, my hear was racing. It basically gave me the worst panic attack I've ever had. Odd since this is supposed to be for anxiety. I understand the risk with taking benzos but it the only thing that has ever helped me. I would recomend never taking buspar."


"It minimally reduced the tremors. The most startling side effect was the sudden drop in blood pressure after taking the medication for approximately 1 month to a level of 78/36 for no apparent reason."


"I must say, I went to this very site and read such great reviews about this medication that I was sincerely relieved when my doctor told me that he recommended I try this medication out.  I cannot stress enough how HAPPY I have become over the past few weeks.  Panic attack free, full night sleep, good and positive energy (most of the time).  Celexa (citalopram) really has done a complete 180 for me.

My panic attacks typically consisted of shakes/tremors, tightness in my chest/throat, sweating, fast heartbeat, and a sleepless night.  Since day 1 of starting this medication, I've been panic attack free.  Only side effects were occasional dry mouth and yawning for me .  Definitely recommend this medication!"


"I got bronchitis after a bad flu for 10 days, cough was so bad that the doctor at the E.R wanted to make sure it wasn't pneumonia so I did x-ray.
Result: Viral bronchitis - but he prescribed me only this benzonatate for the cough (nothing else for the bronchitis) which is not working at all!!! It's been a week since I started the medication and I still can't sleep at night and it already happened twice that I woke up all of a sudden because I couldn't breathe. That was pretty scary!!!
Don't know if it's because of the medication but I know for sure that it doesn't work at all for me and I'm not going to take it anymore, also I'm going to see my doctor today."


"I just finished month 2 of Beyaz and am hoping things get better after month 3. I have had just about every side effect that has been listed except for the mood swings. I have gained quite a bit of weight. In the first few weeks of taking Beyaz I was very nauseous and vomited a few times. I have daily headaches. I have zero sex drive and the thought of sex makes me ill when I am usually very sexually active. Thank goodness I have an understanding partner. I am unbelievably tired no matter how much sleep I get. I normally have acne on a regular basis but it hasn't gotten worse but I am patiently waiting for it to get better. I will continue to take Beyaz as recommended by my doctor for at least another 2 months and hope things get better."


"While it does take time, this works. I've even worn through the Summer with toenail polish. I just kept applying it making sure to get the cuticle and the top of the nail/under the top part."


"Was prescribed Saxenda at a London clinic for cosmetic weight loss. I have had gastric weight loss surgery in 2012, lost 4 stones, but in 2016 started gaining a pound a month. Once I got 18lbs back on I was desperate - I try to follow slimming world but I stress eat.

Saxenda was easy to use.

But..made me so ill I had to take three days off work. Chest pain, blurred vision and headache.

The first two days it did suppress my appetite and I thought it was a wonder drug, but on day three and four I was starving, but eating made me very sick. Stopped for three days, then tried again, to give it a fair trial.

Chest pain immediately, blurred vision.

Lost 2lbs in 10 days - mostly through vomiting."


"I have migraines usually 3 to 5 times a week and my neurologist gave me this medicine. I am also taking propranolol and have not noted any side effects. I have found that for me it works best when taken at first signs of a migraine. If I take it when I already have a migraine it doesn't work. There is a little nausea afterward but a little food helps. It's a very effective treatment and no rebound headaches."


"My eyes are painful if I open them too quickly. Sometimes even when just blinking, they stick closed.

The Lacriserts are a God send. The only major drawback (well, minor in relation to the benefits) is that I have to remove the inserts within 10 hours or they become like a glue and actually add to the pain. But during the 10 hours it's like a miracle!"


"Lexapro has been the only antidepressant I've taken that has alleviated my depression at all. It worked well for me and it started working within 2 days! I could laugh again and my anxiety went down. I took 20 mg daily. Unfortunately, within 6 months I gained 25 lbs! That was the only drawback and I had to stop taking it bc of the weight gain. The first couple times I took it, everything looked fuzzy and psychedelic but that went away quickly. I'd say it's definitely worth a try if you're depressed or anxious."


"Mestinon helps everyone differently. I started out with ocular MG. Apparently, this drug helps most people with their ocular MG, but it doesn't do anything at all to improve my eye. My case of MG rapidly generalized, and difficulty breathing was my 2nd symptom to manifest. Mestinon improves my breathing issues somewhat, but doesn't take the shortness of breath away completely. Same with my arms and thighs; it helps, but doesn't make the weakness disappear altogether. Mestinon can cause diarrhea, but most likely won't if taken alongside a meal or with a small snack. It must be taken every 3-4 hours. Mestinon is one of the only drugs out there for MG with the least amount of unpleasant side effects."


"I take 1800 mg for the last three months. I have suffered aquired brain injury from viral  encephalitis. One of my main problems is ice pick headaches and ringing in both ears. While I have been taking this medication my  neurologist recommend that I also receive

Botox injections. Also with no help, next injections take place in two weeks. I was informed that the first time of injections do not expect to much."


"This is a great "other" fda approved medication for fibromyalgia. I started taking the cymbalta and the result has been wonderful."


"After having about the worst case of bipolar one you can imagine...yes I was hospitalized twice... I am a productive and absolutely a normally functioning member of society. I am in nursing school for my BSN at a very esteemed university and am married happily. The only thing I don't like about Geodon is if I'm manic and have to take it during the day instead of before bed.... I literally eat 3x as much as I normally would. Other than that this medicine has saved my life."


"I've been on this pill for almost a year. The first nine months (three cycles) went by without any issues. I was put on it because I get sick every time I get my period and my cramps are terrible. Half way through my eleventh month, I got my period, but I figured it was just spotting, so I continued to take the normal pill. Almost six week later, I'm still bleeding, and I've felt faint the past few days. This is hell. I'm switching off of it next week."


"Haven't seen many people with my experience so I appreciate Housewifeandmothers input below. Maybe my problem is also with generic sumatriptan. Maybe my dose at 100mg is too high? But 3 out of 4 times after taking it I became horribly nauseous and vomited the pill up within 10 minutes of taking it. I'm afraid to ever go near it again! Still looking for relief from my daily crippling headaches. Vicodin and Hydrocodone seem to be the only thing to relieve my pain. Started taking magnesium supplements as well, but no improvement yet. But FYI, I think my experience is uncommon."


"Just today I found out I got it and my Doctor has prescribed the 4 pills to take at once. I got home around 9:30 and took the 4 pills then I had a small salad. Immediately  I started to feel like I have to throw up. Then my stomach starts to hurt horriblely hearing my stomach make all these weird noises and sound. Then I  started getting a ridiculously amount of gas out of no where. These side effects are the worst I swear"


"I tried Enterogam last week for two and a half days, at a much reduced dose, less than half a packet twice a day.   I got a mild headache about 30 min. after taking the first dose.   I also felt like my throat was prickly and maybe a bit swollen.   After five doses, I discontinued it.   But I decided to try it again yesterday, taking 1/2 tsp. in the a.m. and 1 tsp in the p.m.   I awoke today feeling awful.  The left upper side of my body hurt, especially my left breast.   My gut felt like it was compressed and I was very nauseous.   I am discontinuing it for now.  I wish I could tolerate it because I can only eat three things and I just do not know how to heal my gut, even though I have taken probiotics for over five years and many other su"


"My daughter started this medication about 3 months ago. Her grades and reading levels have soared and we don't have as much trouble getting her to concentrate on homework but when it comes time for bed, she's a handful and irritable still when confronted with certain tasks to be done like chores. I am not going to consider another medication on top of this but will instead consider a behavior intervention."


"I use it to sleep at night.  Love it.  Works like a charm, haven't noticed any side effects with the exception of having RLS every once in awhile."


"My first time trying. I have high blood pressure and afib so I'm careful about which cold/flu meds to take. My pharmacist recommended coricidin. It was an unbelievable good choice.  Took two pills and an hour later my cold symptoms cleared up magically and I had such a good sleep."


"I had the Nexplanon inserted a few months ago. It has been nothing but a hassle ever since. The procedure was quick and painless. A couple weeks after I had it, I  started breaking out pretty bad. My self-esteem began to drop drastically. After using multiple remedies and medications to help with the acne, I noticed that it wasn't improving, just moving from one side to the other. That is when I decided to have it removed. So I only had it in for a few months. Some would say I didn't give it chance to improve, however, the acne was already leaving scars and progressively getting worse. Not to mention the oil on my face was uncontrollable. My best advice is if acne is something that would bother you, don't bother with this method."


"I've been on alesse now for about 5 years and I'm going to switch pills. It's never helped with my acne nor my period pain and it's made me EXTREMELY irritable and very very moody and depressed. I went off it for a year and it I was instantly happier and my skin wasn't as bad and I had regular period pain. As far as being a contraceptive it's worked so far *knock* *knock* I would not recommend this if you are sensitive to medication."


"At 35 I was put on propranolol for anxiety, migraine, and hypertension... Complete impotence,  Non responsive, nada... Nothing, even with the 100MG of Viag."


"During my divorce, the skin on both feet literally peeled off. I would have to soak both feet so the dried blood would release my socks! Finally, a dermatologist took one look, asked if I was in stress, and told me I had eczema! He gave me a prescription for temovate , which later named ultravate. In less than 48 hrs, I had new skin on both feet! It literally saved my life!"


"I was prescribed 25mg and was advised to take it as needed up to 4 times a day, and still nothing.  I realize that with other medications, you should take it for 4 weeks or so to start to feel a difference, but anxiety medicine should work shortly after taking it, right? Unfortunately when I called my Dr, I had to "give it time" even though people anxiety don't really have time. So frustrating. $50 without a coupon just to have the same anxious rage I already had."


"28 year old female. Suffer from cystic acne. I get big painful cysts under the skin. Around my jaw line and all over my chin. I would get two or three in the same place at a time. Also my skin is very oily. Most likely caused by hormones and stress. Absolutely no over the counter medicines worked. I have been using tretin. 025 GEL not cream for about 2 weeks now and have not had 1 new cyst or pimple. My skin is peeling a little but it looks so much better already. I highly recommend the gel for cystic acne with super oily skin like mine. Also my skin is not sensitive so I use it every night with no problems."


"Favorable experience. I was too fat and my doctor prescribed it: Tenuate 75mg. Lost a lot of weight rather quickly probably due to the fact I wasn't hungry at all while taking Tenuate 75mg. As a truck driver the added bonus of staying awake and alert helped. No bad side effects & I was able to stop taking them without any withdrawal problems. I took only one each night before starting work. It was great. Ask your doctor first about a prescription."


"I have been off and on focallin XR 10mg debating weather I like it or not, I HATE IT. It increases my attention by a little bit. I like the loss of appetite because I need to cut down on eating and this does it for me. But it is not worth it. 7 hours of school (9th grade) the whole day was terrible. I was scared about nothing and constantly had fear through the whole day, apparently feelings of crying is very common. I can't talk to anyone either. I get so scared that I'm gonna mess up somehow talking to someone that I studder and over explain and in the end just make things more confusing. This is just not for me"


"I just had to write and tell you that I feel like I should be a commercial for Adderal XR.  I am like every other typical mom.  I work part-time, go to school part-time, lead a Brownie Troop, take care of 2 children, a husband and a dog. All while keeping up with the normal household events.  Adderal XR has reformed my life and I am amazed by the difference it has made for me.  I am now able to keep a level head and prioritize.  I don't know how I lived without it.  Thank you Adderal XR."


"Previous experience with other medicines that were ineffective were Enbrel and Humira. I was on methotrexate for 5 years but was taken off as it caused an enlarged liver. I've been on tocilizumab now for 7 months. Its fantastic! No stiffness and no flares! Took about 8 weeks to kick in fully. I've suffered a few side effects including sores on my hands and feet, bleeding gums and upper respiratory tract infection. Side effects are subsiding now though and seem insignificant due to how good my rheumatoid arthritis has been since on tocilizumab. I feel fantastic!"


"I am 27, small-frame body constitution: 5ft 4'' tall, norm weight 113, married. Previously, I have been taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo for about 2.5 years and I have gained 12 extra pounds to my normal weight. As I said, with OTC Lo I have experienced all kinds of side effects from weight gain and face swelling (fluid retention) to hair loss, 9-day periods and mood swings. I didn't feel/ behave feminine at all. Having switched to Lutera, I noticed the difference - it took about 4 days for these extraz around my waist area to disappear, I gained half-cup size, I feel very lady-like compared to the OTC Lo (don't laugh but this is how the previous pill affected me), my periods are down to 5 days and are relatively painless.It agrees with my body."


"I started taking the generic of Seasonique on August 16th. It is now October 11th and I have not stopped bleeding. It's the equivalent of a moderate period. I am trying to wait it out and take it through the end of the first pack to see if the bleeding subsides, but I still have another 5 weeks and I'm not sure it's worth it."


"This was my first birth control but I've got to say that it is probably the best birth control you can get since it has the lowest dosage of estrogen which means you have the least side effects. SINCE it has such a low dosage, it's pretty dang pricey.The first month on this birth control is rough and your first period will be a VERY bad period if you react to it like I did. I was bedridden from cramps and I bled a lot but honestly I was used to it since the reason I'm taking it is because of nasty periods. After the first period, it was AMAZING. My periods lasted 3-4 days, barely any bleeding, zero cramps, and I had no side effects! No weight gain, no acne, no mood swings or nausea. It's wonderful. I highly recommend this birth control."


"Vimpat has been doing a great job at stopping seizures.  In fact I might even get to drive!  However, it seems to cause great difficulty in remembering words and expressing ones self.  Having previously been a great public speaker this is frustrating as now I cannot really talk without waving my hands around for a long time or saying "that one thing" or "uhhhhh".  Typing is greatly slowed as I can't remember words.  Forgetting things when not talking is also a problem.  Problems with coordination are also apparent."


"I was prescribed Quasense about 2 years ago for endometriosis and was very happy with it but after changing medical insurance it was no longer an option so I switched to Levora about 3 months ago.  My endometriosis symptoms are still at bay but I have gained weight and not pounds but I've just gotten flabby with an increased appetite. I feel lethargic and I'm not sure if it's the pill or the "weight gain" but my sex drive it at an all time low. So I guess here I go again into the sea of birth control meds. I refuse to gain weight and feel bad about myself. Of course all pills affect everyone differently so you might as well try it. Just wanted to share my own personal experience with someone who may have had a good reaction to Quasense."


"I was diagnosed with Inflammatory Arthritis (RA) September of 2015 (29 years old). First I was on Plaquenil which never seemed to help and on top of it I developed a terrible hive rash which went away once I stopped taking it. Next I tried Humira. That worked great for about 6 months before my symptoms came back. Now I'm on Remicade and have been for almost a year now. It works great. I get my infusion every 8 weeks and have NO SYMPTOMS!! I love Remicade. It gave me my life back. I am slightly concerned though because I've developed another rash that won't seem to go away after 2 months of dealing with it, trying steroids etc etc. Cross your fingers it's not Remicade causing my rash. I'll cry!"


"Was on Microgestin 1/20 but was making me depressed, so doctor prescribed this. Really only taking this to regulate periods and help clear up acne. Took the pill for THREE nights and already have three huge cystic pimples on my face... I rarely get cystic pimples, usually just some whiteheads around time of period. Also felt extremely nauseous and lightheaded. Not continuing with this... it is different for everyone, but not worth it for me."


"I'm 30. Never done birth control til this year. I have 3 kids. My last born in April 2015. I like not having to take the pill. Mine was placed quickly. I did kind of hurt. Felt like a stinging pinch that lasted a few seconds. I had it put in in May. I have bled a lot. It's annoying. I will have a normal period and then have bleeding off and on in between. I'm thinking about getting it removed because of it. It's hard to have a sex life when you're always bleeding. That's really my only complaint about it. They said it would stop 4 months into it. If it persists I'm going to try other options."


"In my opinion, there are a lot of pros and cons for this medication. I took it for a while with no ill effect, but something must have changed, and it made me feel extremely ill (dizziness, heart palpitations, nausea, headache.)  I stopped taking it because of this and definitely noticed a difference. I think that taking a half a pill every few hours has eliminated my problems with the medication and works to keep me awake and focused for longer."


"This medicine worked for me except the side effect of swelling feet and ankles, and pain in the ankles. I stopped the medicine on my own due to the swelling."


"Have severe acid reflux.  I take 300 mgs right be fore bed and it works wonders.  I have been using Zantac for years!  I wouldn't leave the house without it!  It's my miracle drug!! ❤"


"17 year migrainer. Hands down this is the best overall migraine abortive.  I have used for over 1 year, and 90% of the time it takes 85% of the migraine away. Biggest plus is no needle- the sensation feels like a rubber band snap. My other abortive is Treximet 85/500, and Topamax 100mg daily for preventative."


"Initially my breathing improved but within a few weeks the improvement disappeared.  Within a month I was having major side effects including fatigue and headaches.  My kidney function decreased markedly.  It took weeks after stopping Qvar to recover from the experience."


"At first I hated it because it didn't give me the energy of Vyvanse and I desperately wanted my Dr. to switch me back. After a couple of weeks I realized that even though I was a little tired and not really focused I was calm and happy. This medication doesn't really do much for my ADD but it eases my anxiety that I always have had. I've tried many other medications and nothing worked for anxiety except for this one. It feels great to be calm and not worried about nonsense. Hope it keeps working for a long time to come."


"Everyone's battle with Hashimoto's will be different which will lead to different treatments. In my case, Armour has worked best. About a year ago, I had a sudden increase in weight with no change in diet or exercise. Once I saw this change, I ate healthier than ever before and working out consistently yet my weight went from 115 to 130 in a short period of time. I felt "puffy" and bloated constantly. Finally I was given Synthroid because Hashi's runs in my family and I had increase of antibodies. I was on it for 6 weeks and did not see any improvement. I am now on my 5th week of Armour and the bloating is gone as well as the weight gain. Don't let the doctors tell you how you feel. You must treat the symptoms. I hope this helps someone."


"Overall portia is a decent birth control.  I’ve been on it for 9 months.  Initially I did have some acne, but that cleared up after the first month.  No affects on my libido or my anxiety.  One of the negatives for me would be that it made my breasts unequally bigger. It’s not noticeable, but I can tell my right breast is bigger.  Also, I’ve tried to do continuous with this pill, but I start having breakthrough bleeding around week 9.  but this is the only reason I’m looking into a different pill."


"I have been taking Copaxone for 15 months.  I have not had any side effects I could not live with.  I have gained 20 lbs though."


"I started on Cymbalta 30 mg and it improved my mood so my prescriber increased to 60 mg.  60 mg caused increased irritability and negative thinking so I decided to taper off.  This caused flu-like symptoms and "the shakes" so started researching Cymbalta withdrawal.  Surprisingly, a LOT of people have similar symptoms when coming off Cymbalta.  The only way to avoid it is to open the capsules and divide the pellets to take a gradually reduced dose over several weeks.  My prescriber suggested returning to 30 mg to alleviate the withdrawal symptoms and I have stayed there for the past 2 months.  I am back to experiencing positive effects - I feel like I am coming out of a fog I didn't realize had been surrounding me for years."


"I can't really say they did or did not work because I didn't feel extra crappy but I didn't feel the greatest either"


"I just started on my 4th week of Saxenda.

I lost 7 pounds the first week, but the scales haven't moved since.  I'm barely hungry, but am nauseous most of the time with severe heartburn.  I did not feel fatigued until the last few days.  I'm going to try for 1 more month hoping the side effects subside."


"I got the Nexplanon March 17th , an I have not stopped bleeding since, it's now April 27th. My cramps have been the worst they've ever been since my bleeding began. I've had massive migraines, I've had either a yeast infection or a bacterial infection back to back no matter how many times I've gotten them treated they come right back. No I have not gotten pregnant, that is the ONLY positive thing about this birth control , other than that I have had a very negative experience an I know I'm only a little over a month in, but from every other females review I have all the same symptoms an I'm debating on if it's even worth waiting to see if it adjusts or not."


"I have been on this pill for 4 months. The first month my period was normal (for me - quite heavy), the second month my period was very light, and ever since I have not had a period.
I still notice bloating and slight weight gain before my period, but no other side effects. Although the pill itself is quite expensive, it is worth it because I no longer have to buy hygiene products since I don't have a period."


"I was prescribed gabapentin for anxiety about a month ago. The first day I felt better than I have in a long time, but every day since then has been more hellish than the last. It is a clear day 1 was a fluke. Not only is the drug not working for me, it seems to actually be making me worse. (My husband noticed this as well, it's not in my head.)"


"I was on Methadone for 4 years at 140mg and tried twice to taper down and get off.  But the withdrawal symptoms going down each time caused stress, anxiety and I failed both times despite my true desire to have my have my life back.  I went to the Colman Institute desperate for help to get off deathADONE! It ruined my life, I got fat, I was lazy, unmotivated and it ruined my T count also.  I checked in on the 23rd having taken my last dose of Methadone on the 18th and used some H till 3:30 on the 22nd.  In eight days I took urine of totally clean of all methadone and H. Then they made a small incision and put in a Naltrexone pellet.  Today is May 9th and I'm doing great.  All of the sudden my smells come back, my taste, all my senses!"


"I have severe pain in my legs and chronic fatigue. Been going to doctors for over a year, have had 3 MRI's, and gallons of blood taken and tested. Yet nobody knows the source of these symptoms. Due for a muscle biopsy soon. While taking tramadol and hydrocodone had great results for energy and pain, I became dependent. I was prescribed Lyrica 50mg about 2 months ago and felt a little relief. Doctor raised the dosage and now I take 150mg 3 times a day and the results are amazing. I'm alert, energetic, and pain free. Have a little dizziness now and then, but this medicine is great."


"I was experiencing very bad anxiety and was having panic attacks nearly everyday. I also had issues sleeping, I couldn't sleep more than 2 hours at a time. My doctor put me on 75mg once daily at bedtime. I feel like my old self. I am sleeping very well at night and I haven't had a panic attack in 8 months. Doxepin gave me my life back."


"This is my go to drug every month for cramps. Love love love.  I've had severe cramps ever since and as soon as I started taking this everything will go away in less than 15 minutes."


"I have detoxed inpatient with Clonidine twice for Lortab and OxyContin. Now I am on day 3 detoxing at home from Opana (Oxymorphone) and OxyContin again! This has been a 5 year battle for me and I've tried many detox methods. Clonidine WITH Suboxone or Subutex is BEST ROUTE! I've experienced ZERO withdrawal symptoms with these two combined! I sleep fine, no leg pain, no upset stomach, only a mild headache today!"


"This works great, however the side effects are less appealing. You cannot trust a fart on this!, ever!. I take it first thing in the am on am empty stomach and you better not leave the house within a hour because exactly one hour later, hot lava explodes . Ugh. But, the constipation is gone! Be sure to have a huge supply of fresh underwear when you take this!"


"I have been on Celebrex for a long long time.  I stopped taking it because I was pain free/symptom free maybe 6 weeks ago.  I started to have pain again maybe 2 weeks after stopping it.  I attributed it to my exercise routine, wrong shoes etc.  I used ice to alleviate the symptoms.  I didn't think of it until today that my increased pain was due to stopping the Celebrex.  I've reordered it and will start again today."


"I like to read reviews on any medication I am thinking about taking before I commit. I was horrified by some of the reviews I read for this medication. I was on several other birth control pills before trying this one and never found one that suited me. My doctor recommended that I try Lo Loestrin Fe and I am so glad that she did. I love this pill. I never have my period, which I LOVE! It freaked me out the first few months but once I got used to not having a period I absolutely love it. I have been on it for 2 years, my husband and I never use any other protection or pull out and I have never had any pregnancy scares. I never had any of the side effects that I read in the other reviews. Obviously everyone reacts differently, but I love it."


"I LOVE Nexplanon. I always struggled with remembering to take the pill and had pregnancy scares all the time. Now I have no periods, no cramps, I feel completely normal, no weight gain, and it's great to know I'm protected without remembering the daily pill. The insertion was quick and easy, the tiny pinch of the numbing shot was the only pain. I highly recommend this birth control. I am very pleased."


"I would just like to say that I know everyone worries about weight gain on this drug so I thought it important to share a positive experience with this drug. I am on 300mg per day and have experienced no side effects and absolutely no weight gain. I am so much calmer and happier, my mood doesn't plummet suddenly, I am not anxious at all anymore and I am sleeping like a log! 10/10 don't let fear of sudden weight gain effect your decision to take this drug, remember that when they test drugs they don't take into consideration the lifestyles of the test subjects, that 1 in 10 person could just eat to much day to day which would result in weight gain and have nothing to do with the drug. Don't worry too much about it!"


"I had knee replacement years ago, when they got in there it was a lot worse than what they thought, I ended up with steel from almost my hip to halfway down my shin. This has made the difference in me walking and being wheel chair bound. with Oxycontin I can shop, and do normal things. Without the pain relief it gives me I would be useless."


"There are so many mixed reviews for this product and honestly you can't just go by what some of them say. Everyone's body is different and will react differently to medications.  I've never had a problem with Sprintec, but others may. It's completely up to your body as to how it will react with the medication.  It's fine to start out with it first since it is the cheapest birth control and if it doesn't work for you...switch."


"Started with 2mg in addition to mirtazipine, didn't notice much difference.  Now up to 5mg, for about a week, and still don't really notice any difference in my mood.  Everything is blah.  Life is blah.  This drug has really not done anything good or bad for me."


"Really does help with anxiety/panic attacks, but has nasty withdrawals. I was prescribed .5mg 3x a day, and whenever I moved, my new doctor stopped prescribing me them, pretty much forcing me to quit cold turkey. Worst month of my life, and it only exacerbated my anxiety in the end."


"Bad taste in mouth can be helped in my opinion by sucking fruit pastilles, the ones with sugar on. Had this drug before. Smaller doses ok., but the 500mg x 2 per day is awful. Will not be prescribed with this again!!"


"Not  too much side effects,  dry skin."


"I had my nexplanon inserted in the beginning of March. It's now September. I've lost a tremendous amount of hair, I've been on my period for 3 (long) weeks. I break out a lot more. My periods are completely irregular and come whenever they please (and apparently come to stay). My cramps are just awful and they're newly accompanied by back pain. Add to that daily migraines- may be caused by anemia though I'm not sure. Just overall an awful experience I can't wait to take it out"


"This is the only medicine that will help me when my pain hits. I have multiple conditions that cause pain, but the most painful issue I have to deal with is kidney stones. I get them at least every 4 months and when they hit, they are incredibly painful. Dilaudid is the only thing that gets me through it. There are times I've had pain attacks where I have seriously considered suicide because I couldn't take it anymore. Dilaudid has saved me. Nothing else comes close. The only bad things are 1) tolerance is a huge issue. I have had to steadily increase my dosage over the years. 2) Withdrawal is soo painful. Be sure to taper off when you are stopping it. Otherwise, be prepared to stay in bed in pain for at least a week."


"I have been taking gabapentin for years.  Started after stopped drinking. Had a recent 3 mos alcoholic relapse and continued taking gabapentin during and after. Have been surprised by how easy the alcohol withdrawal has been.  Am also taking Antabuse to avoid a slip but I don't think this is supposed to help reduce the desire to drink.  Anyway, the biggest reason I wanted to post is that I want to caution anyone who tries to get off gabapentin to do so very slowly like maybe reduce by 100 mg or 10% /week whichever is less. I have had horrible anxiety, shivers, sweats, racing thoughts, sleepnessless, pain and more trying to get off it.  "


"I've been on Pristiq for 10 days now. It has really helped me -NO SIDE EFFECTS. I eat when taking it, it helps. I'm also on Suboxone for pain. I've noticed that I smoke more now, which might be from financial problems. I get constipation bit more but minimal problem. I have to take it in the morning like many people say or it keeps me up. Weird how different it affects people - some people say it helps them sleep. Goodluck folks."


"I have been on this medicine about 3 weeks now. The first week I thought there was good progress, then things went back to more my norm of not going for days on end. My Doctor increased it to 8 mcg 2 x/ day, still not much change. I decided to take 3 at a time. Probably not a good idea. I had diarrhea within the hour, severe nausea, and a little shortness of breath."


"Was on 150mg for three weeks then went up to 300mg for a week.  Had to stop taking it.  Had a weird experience where I was standing beside a running shower; just standing there in a daze.  Not for like 10 seconds, but standing there, standing there...   That was the last time I took them, now on Lexapro."


"I was super scared to get this into my arm because I heard bad and good things about it. It affects everyone differently. I hated taking the pill. I would always forget or my pharmacy wouldn't have it on time and I was tired of fighting with them, so I just got the bar. I got my period for 3 days and ever since I haven't gotten it! It's been almost 3 months now and I still do not bleed or get cramps. I go about my days and I love it. Everyone reacts differently but I have no negative things to say about it!"


"A good initial substitute for ibuprofen to keep symptoms at a minimum."


"This summer I decided that I was finally going to begin acne treatment for my face. Surprisingly, being in the sun helped a lot and then my doctor recommended epiduo. I was excited to finally have clear skin. Then I tried it out for two weeks. I noticed my skin getting progressively worse. Then after a while, I began feeling an odd burning sensation. The next morning I woke up to blotchy, painful, burning skin. Basically nothing could soothe it and I started school later that week. The burning was terrible and makeup couldn't cover it. I've tried various moisturizers but none helped. I was stuck with skin that was a lot worse than before I started, and a blotchy, burning, bright red spotty face. I don't recommend trying this product."


"In my late 50's erections had become unreliable during intercourse.  As erections became more difficult to maintain anxiety grew. Talking to my doctor made me realize I was not the only man suffering from this at this age.  Viagra was prescribed.  I use the 50 mg. and am now able to have great sex again and maintain a great erection.  Side effects - hot, flushed skin, a little blurry vision - for a short while - worth the benefits.  If taken at night by the next morning it still has an effect - with stimulation you can again enjoy again!  My wife was amazed at how hard and long lasting  erections are.  We totally enjoy using Viagra and our sex life is back!"


"I have had great success in lowering my blood glucose levels using Jentadueto and Invokana together.  I have experienced no serious side effects and would recommend that all Type II diabetics speak to their doctors about these wonderful medications."


"I was prescribed the drug after Knee surgery, worked well with the pain but like most people this lifted my mood and productivity to new levels. Had suffered mild untreated depression for many years as I thought 'I was just feeling sorry for myself'. Just before my surgery I lost my best friend which hit me hard, dropped me to new lows. Along with relationship and work problems I was rock bottom. Had surgery and the tramadol came, picked me up, my business and my mood. 8 month later my prescription was stopped, my depression is back, my relationship ended and I'm worse than ever. I'm suicidal, restless, agitated and faitgued. Lost interest in sex life and work. Its magic for depression but will be twice as bad if/when you stop. Be careful."


"I have been taking Tizanidine for about 8 months, having read about it in a medical publication.
I have: Fibromyalgia caused by: A Chiari 1 malformation (no surgery), Adrenal Adenoma (excess Cortisol), Bilateral Peripheral Neuropathy, 6 damaged disks, Hiatal Hernia, Narrow Esophagus, Nervous/Acid Stomach, IBS (had), Severe Pain in upper leg muscles, tight hamstrings on legs (HAD/is effectively treated by medications), RLS, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Sublaxity and Double Joints, POTS; vasoconstriction, Raynauds-like feet, see stars with hands over head, fluctuations in BP;
   Tizanadine taken at night, .2 mg dosage, will help me fall into a relaxing sleep with storybook type dreams. It compliments my other drugs well, IMO."


"I was on adipex in 2010. I started out at 272 lbs. I was amazed at how much weight I lost every week. I had to buy new pants, jeans..etc every week. I averaged 8-12 lbs lost per week. I lost 126lbs in just under 5 months. I was very active, exercised everyday and didn't have the craving for food. I did find that not eating lead to headaches and mood changes. You have to eat!!"


"I'm 29 and I've suffered from acne for some years and NOTHING worked. Last choice I had was to go to my dermatologist and he prescribed me Solodyn. He said it may take a month before it starts to work. I broke out a few times but at 4 weeks my face was clearing up. My face was clear for 8 days then I ran out.  Had to wait a week for pills to be delivered (had to enroll to get my pills for $20.00) and since I've been without the pills I only had two small pimples within 2 weeks. I got some more pills now and I love it. It's the best thing that ever happened to my face. I was prescribed with Ziana for the evening and Aczone for morning. My side effect on this was headache. And I got the 55mg."


"Started at 10mg for 2 weeks and took 20 for 4 weeks. Some nausea and itchy skin first 2 weeks then no noticeable side effects. However, I did experience elevated blood pressure and severe ringing in both ears but was also taking large dose of prednisone at that time for cluster headaches. Stopped taking everything and BP returned to normal. Before the BP spike, this stuff was working exactly as stated. Have tried to restart but vomit every time."


"Were can I start? I have been suffering back pains, joints pains, name it, only recently I felt I had some kidney infection due to taking some ulcer tablets. Omg. I love this medication. It is my 4th day and here are things that have vanished; back pain. knee pains joint pains, ulcers in my digestion, throat mucus, breathing, then, every half hour I used to sit down due to stomach pains, (maybe ulcer), that's stopped and walked 2 hours! Food digesting so much better, the pains have gone, and mostly, I feel like a clay! I could not move my back, joints, I mean only for one reason was this given to me, and here are so much I can say: Mouth teeth ulcers gone. discharge vaginal gone knee /bones pains gone. stomach digestion problem gone."


"Cellulitis or staph infection on index finger. Went to doc he prescribed this. It's making the infection (large boil) go down and kind of scab over. Having bad heartburn though, and having headaches."


"The paragard has worked perfectly for me. I think much of the frustration I read about is the natural discomfort the body goes through adjusting to a foreign object. In some cases people's bodies reject it which seems like a pretty natural side effect to me. I had pain the first few weeks after insertion and  ibuprofen worked wonders during that time. I also experienced bad menstrual cramps the first 3 periods after insertion, my flow was heavier at first but mellowed out with time. I used to be on a 5 week cycle and now I'm on a 4 week one. I love my IUD I've had unprotected sex with long term partner and never had to worry. I still wear condoms with new sexual encounters because STDs are a real thing. But my IUD has been great for 3 years!"


"I've had acne for over 4 years of my life. I am now going into freshman year of high school and I'm on my 6th month of Tretinoin A treatment. Honestly, I just want to call it quits, because my skin has been going through the "purging" phase for, as I repeat, 6 MONTHS. It honestly keeps getting worse. There would be times where the center of my face would redden and grew even more pimples (which I originally did not have) and my cheeks were also affected too. My tip is to not sleep on one side of your pillow (if you are one of those sleepers) and to have a balanced diet. I'm going back to my dermatologist in September, so that I may have another treatment."


"Had been experiencing tremors and finally had a seizure. Hospitalized, Given every test imaginable. All negative . Prescribed Keppra. Tremors gone and I believe I won't have seizures again. Dosage: 500 mg. twice daily"


"My experience when you first got this birth control I did not get my menstrual period for about 2 1/2 years. Now that I am toward the end I have been getting my period once a month and last about a week each time. Now that I'm about 1 months away from the birth control being taken out I am getting my menstrual period but this month seems to be lasting longer it's been two weeks now. So I am going to call my doctor to see why I am concerned but I have 2 1/2 months till I hit the 3 year of having this birth control."


"I have been on this pill for about a year, after switching from one that made me very very moody. I have noticed a much lower sex drive, but it does its job so I'm not complaining. My period is always on time, I hardly ever spot between them an I am overall very pleased!"


"I'm 20 years old and have been dealing with Testicular Neuralgia, which causes severe pain in the scrotum, for more than a year. Vicodin didn't sustain my pain nearly as much as Roxicodone does. My Pain Doctor prescribed me 15 mg of Oxycodone (Roxicodone) six times a day. This medication has literally given me my life back. It simply takes my pain away for hours and I can function 100% better. I take this along with MS Contin and a muscle relaxer. 10/10 rating!"


"Relief from fybro & arthritis"


"I got the Skyla inserted on about day 5 of my period and I was still having a pretty heavy flow. My doctor had me put the Cytotec into my vagina the night before to soften my cervix. That night I took about 400 mg of Ibuprofen because I didn't know if it would cause cramping. I felt nothing from the pill and wasn't in pain. So I went to get the Skyla put in and my doctor said the pill had worked and my cervix was soft. My doctor numbed my cervix which really was uncomfortable because I hate getting shots especially there. I'm not really sure if the numbing did much as I still felt discomfort. The pain was very mild for me though, it just felt someone was poking as far up you as they could possibly go. The procedure was very quick though."


"I'm 20 years old, I've had Skyla for a year now. When I first got Skyla inserted by my gynecologist it was very painful. The pain feels like long major cramps while on your period but slightly worse. I did not take any medication before my appointment because my gynecologist said it wouldn't be that bad. I highly recommend taking some kind of pain medication before you get Skyla or any IUD. My cramps were so painful right after the insertion I had hot and cold flashes. My doctor noticed right away my oxygen levels were low and then I was given an oxygen mask. After my appointment I had painful cramps for three days and spotting for three months. After three months of spotting my period became normal. Periods get lighter every month."


"I've tried many anti-psychotics and this one seems to have a good effect."


"I've been on it for two months and 5 days and it's worked great for making my period SUPER light and lessened the pain of cramps.. But I lost my appetite and hardly eat anything, I'm overly moody, I get nauseated really easily, breast tenderness that went away after awhile. It's awesome for my periods but I think this dosage is just too strong for a first timer on birth control."


"I'm 30 and have taken several types of ADD medications since I was young.  I stopped taking Adderall/Ritalin when I graduated from college (about 25 yrs old) because I did not like the side effect, particularly loss of appetite and jitteriness.  I have since had to get back on meds because I have a sales job and I was making mistakes at work.  I started on 25 mg a couple months back and it worked great at first, but has tapered off some.  I wasn't sure if it was still working, but at night when the morning pill wares off and I can't get anything done and I'm super scatterbrained.  That tells me it is working.  I should probably take the doctor recommend evening dose, as well.  Only complaint on side effects would be extreme sleep spells."


"My blood pressure has been around 160/100. Doctor prescribed Azor 40/10. Just 4 hrs later my reading showed 120/82. I was amazed. I am now on it daily. Thanks to Azor."


"I have Stage IV Met. breast cancer with about 2-3 years to go. I got into a bad suicidal depression about dying so I was prescribed Cymbalta. Been on it for three weeks. Also doing chemo so I am not completely sure what symptoms are what. Good news is that after two weeks of starting this drug I did feel better. The side effects in the beginning were feeling flat and zombie-ish. Then I began to feel calmer and less obsessed with death. I did feel like sleeping a lot in the beginning. I added a 5mg Ativan at night to help sleep. I also take a half Percocet at night too. That does the trick as you can imagine. Lately the only adverse is an uncomfortable feeling of being very full after eating."


"I was given this medication by the urgent care doctor. It took a while to work, but when it did it lasted until the next day."


"I have changed my rating from 4 to 1.  Upon recommendation of my counselor, I saw a physciatrist to regulate my antidepressant medication.  Thank the Lord!!!  Physciatrist switched me to another antidepressant that has been on the market for a long time.  It is actually the first one I was ever prescribed, Zoloft.  I'm into my 6th day off Fetizma and I'm starting to feel like my old self again.  Fetizma had me in a state of mental anguish.  I wanted to harm myself.  I was so sad, so sad, then rages, then shame over ugliest behavior ever.  I hate this medication."


"I am 44 years old and I suffer from low testosterone levels due to removal of an underscended testicle in 2009. I began with injectable testosterone in November 2010, but my doctor has switched me to Androgel which I apply to shoulders and stomach area as instructed. I have noticed a very positive change in my energy and also I do not have anymore hot flashes, mood swings, or tears like I had been experiencing due to levels dropping between scheduled injections. Androgel is one of the best medicines on the market and I would highly recommend that any men suffering from the effects of low testosterone talk to their doctor. If it works for you, it is well worth trying. You won't believe how your energy and stamina will increase."


"1st day on Zubsolv. I have no history with Suboxone and I cant compare the two. For the last year, I was averaging 20 days of the month on 150MG of MD per day and 200MG of Hydro or Oxy for the other 10 days of the month. My source of MD went to clinic every two weeks so I always would be out of MD with 4 or 5 days remaining before this person went back to clinic. Sad but true and I accept that I am an idiot. Anyways, 24 days ago I just jumped CT. It was as bad as all you have read about MD. I was desperate and called a clinic and got on Zubsolv. Within 30 minutes all the anxiety, pain all over, lack of motivation etc. was fading. 1 hour later, I am like a different person. Based on 1 day, I am a fan."


"Got herpes keratitis (cold sore in eye) twice. The Opthamologist I was seeing would just prescribe me the same medications for the genital herpes. Even though the meds helped clear it from my eye, it wouldn't completely get rid of it. I'll still feel a bit of pain in my eye. So I started using lysine. The 1st wk using it, my pain went away. But wasn't sure if it was the lysine since was using other otc vitamins also (for my dry eye). But stopped using it last wk and started feeling the pain again in my eye. Last night took 2/500mg of Lysine before sleeping and woke up with lesser pain. Was very surprised. Still experimenting with the dosage, so will be taking 2/500mg, 3x's a day for maybe 3 days and slowly drop the dosage to only 2x's a day"


"Great pain relief after abdominal surgery"


"I am 26 and nothing has worked for my Acne....NOTHING! I have tried pills, creams, Proactiv, herbals, almost everything. But finally I got something that WORKS! This pill cleared all my acne and I even forgot to take it more than a few times... still nothing. I don't wash my face a thousand times a day... Don't apply any acne cream.. and there is never a pimple on my skin. There have been no side effects for me. So you should definitely give this a try. Its the ONLY thing that has WORKED for me."


"I had bad to moderate acne for 15 years and that was with on and off visits to a dermatologist for about 7 years with nothing else really working. I was on Accutane and had some negative side effects. But just about a year ago I went on Spironolactone 50mg-100 per day, and loved the results within a three weeks, my skin got way better and less oil production. But my dermatologist keeps trying to take me off it. I have to beg him to keep me on it and he only lets me take 50mg every other day (this does help as my skin is staying pretty good). But I have to admit I am jealous other people get to stay on it and higher doses."


"I took synthroid for 10 years, I had severe insomnia so also took sleeping pills everyday, I was depressed to took anti depressants everyday, had high blood pressured so took drugs for that. I couldn't focus at work and just getting up in the morning felt like a chore

In 2013, I switched to  natural desiccated thyroid drugs (NDT). It felt like waking up from a bad dream. I'm no longer depressed, my sleep hasn't been this good in my entire adult life. It's like night and day, I wish more doctors gave their patients the opportunity to try solutions other then synthroid; because clearly, it doesn't work for everyone."


"PHYSICALLY ADDICTIVE
It worked amazingly for what they were prescribed for (anxiety, depression, eating disorders) at first, but coming off has been awful and the doctors don't warn you about it.
Do not try to come off cold turkey!
Withdrawal made me feel like there was electrical current in the back of my brain, and the longer I went without it, the shorter the intervals between the brain zaps are. I still get it sometimes, but only if I forget to take it. I became really unfocused and disorientated for 2 weeks. I couldn't have conversations or work - I had no attention span and couldn't function.  I had to go back on them.
They only go down to 20mg so I take halves, first every day, now every other. I've been trying to get off it for over 2 years"


"I have been on Arthrotec  for 12 yrs now. For me it was a life saver. I fractured 11 vertebra , both shoulders, both legs, bother arms-and had multiple surgery's. This medicine was like no other I had tried before. It allowed me to regain some type of life. "


"The worst birth control I've taken. I started getting side effects right away: pimples everywhere, would feel nauseous after I would take the pill, and felt bloated all day. If you're reading this review and considering taking this birth control, Don't. The only reason I was given this pill was because my original birth control (Lutera) was on back order."


"Had unprotected sex with my girlfriend and she took the Plan B pill the day after, like 13 hours later. I couldn't sleep and I was very nervous. She got her period a week later, It was heavy, which I guess is also a good thing haha. If your reading these reviews to make you feel better, I've been in your shoes. Just have faith in it, it'll work don't worry."


"It took me a while before I was able to find a BC that really worked for me. I had taken one that was supposed to give me 4 periods a year BUT instead I ended up spotting everyday and having mood swings. Then I tried the Depo shot (which I loved) but my mom was extremely terrified of what it might do to me because of the bad experience she had with it. I got off because of her. So, I decided to get back on the very first one that I was on, which was ortho tri cyclen lo, but my doctor told me about Trisprintec and how relatively cheaper it was compared to ortho tri cyclen lo and how it does the same thing (it%u2019s the generic brand of ortho).
Let me say, it has been the BEST birth control that I have ever taken! I don%u2019t ever have side effects. It%u2019s like everything is normal and it%u2019s doing its job. It actually shocked me when I saw there were people who were having horrible experiences with this BC but everyone%u2019s body is different. It%u2019s extremely cost effective and works like a charm on my end."


"If you don't have a gall bladder, suffer any form of stomach/bowel issue or have an arthritic issue (me dupuytrens/ledderhose) then DON'T take this drug.  Seriously it has completely stuffed up my stomach which is still ongoing 3 weeks after stopping it.   I found it also inflamed my dupuytrens.  I also had the autoimmune response to the injections and now have numerous lumps on my stomach.  I used it 5 times."


"This is my 2nd time w/ implanon and I love it!  At first, I did bleed for a long period of time, possibly a month, but I informed my doctor, and she put me on some type of other birth control, a patch at the same time, which balanced out my hormones. I did that for a while, and it stopped the bleeding. (So be sure to inform your doctor of increased bleeding.) After that things became normal, and I no longer had a period. This is common and nothing to worry about. I'd go at least a year without having a period, then have a random period for about 1-2 weeks. I can deal with that! I did gain weight at first, and for the first year it is difficult to lose the weight. I would recommend this birth control. Haven't gotten pregnant!"


"I've been reading these reviews over and over since January when I first got prescribed escitalopram and I only actually started taking them 4 weeks ago when my anxiety had gotten so bad I couldn't leave the house to take my children to school.

I was terrified of the side effects and to be honest the first 3 weeks they were frigging awful. But I was determined that this drug will work and I ploughed my way through it,  my anxiety got worse but now I've hit week 4, it is working. I'm leaving the house again (been out 5 times last week compared to 5 times in 2 months when I wasn't on medication).

Listen to me, if you are so fed up of having no life, give this medication at least 4 weeks. It's worth the wait."


"I got the Mirena last year a few days before Thanksgiving and I bled (first heavy, then light spotting) all the way until New Year's Day, 2010.  My cycle renewed itself the 2nd week in January, and now, mid-February, I'm still spotting.  I've spent more dollars than usual for sanitary stuff, and this really disrupted my sex life.  My husband deploys overseas for work and gets to come home every 6 months he was home last month and the bleeding threw in a monkey wrench. I hate it.  I'm always tired and moody. "


"Works fantastically to manage my allergy-induced asthma symptoms. Have not needed "rescue" inhaler a single time since starting with Pulmicort. Have noticed some slight changes to my voice within the first couple of hours of each puff that slowly returned to normal over the course of the day."


"I could only stick with this for like two weeks,  although I didn't spot or when I was on it I've been bleeding for 6 days since stopping it, never bled that long in my life. Within the first four days I gained 3.5 lbs and my boobs shrank a cup size (?????) despite doing insanity workouts every day. I started to get red bumps like hives on my stomach and then when 4 cyst like pimples started on my  face simultaneously, I knew this was not going to work for me. Evidently, this is a very androgenic progestin pill. Yes, im taking this to prevent pregnancy but not willing to turn into a man to do so."


"I warn you to be VERY careful with regards to this medication. I started taking it in July 2012, and was at one point up to 120 mg a day. ( I absolutely no longer see the "Dr" who had me on such a high dose) It caused me to suffer neurological damage that took over a year to correct itself. I had involuntary muscle movements, rocking motions, tremors, as well as having to learn how to walk again normally, as it caused marked damage to the left side of my body. I was treated with physical therapy twice for the condition this medication left my body in. It is just not worth it!!! Do your research, as I am sure you are, since you are in this forum. This medication is even more dangerous than desribed!!"


"I've been taking 8mg Toviaz for several years now. Dry mouth, constipation, dizziness and initially nausea have been side effects. I've had weight gain but being on other meds, I'm not sure if Toviaz has been a contributing factor for the weight gain.  Toviaz has worked very well for my overactive bladder until recently, when I began taking Primidone for tremors. I will discuss this with my doctors to see if Primidone may be causing the Toviaz to be less effective. Also, even with my health insurance, Toviaz is very expensive. Talk with your doctor; weigh the pros/cons for yourself to decide if it's worth taking. I have to say it's been worth it for me. Instead of getting up 4-6 times during night to urinate, I may get up 1 time while on it"


"Let me start off by saying - this drug works.  For most, if not all of middle/high school, I had very bad acne that was resistant to doxycycline, minocycline, proactiv, Murad, benzoyl peroxide, salycilic acid, and all the wipes I could get my hands on.  You more than likely will be free from acne at least for a few years after treatment, and it's absolutely wonderful!  Being able to walk around without having to check mirrors for a new red/white bump on your face is as great as you think it will is.  Unfortunately all this comes at a cost, which is why they're so serious and cautious when giving it to you.  They still don't know exactly how it works - only that it's permanent.  It doesn't just affect your acne it affects your entire body."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"Overall not that bad.  I'm not a big guy, only 140 lbs so I was a little worried the one size fits all instructions might be more than I need.  And after reading the previous comments I was expecting it to be worse than it was.   I followed the instructions and had no nausea and only mild cramping on the 2nd dose.  To me the taste while not great was also not that bad, only surprise was it tasted somewhat salty.  Just have to chug it down over half a dozen gulps.  My only complaint is the ridiculous cost, outrageous.  Bottom line however is follow instructions and it's not that bad, at least it was not for me."


"I chose to get the Mirena to help with the symptoms of my period and naturally having 5-7 years of birth control was also attractive. I found the pain of insertion was not unlike some of the cramping I usually experience during my period, except it was one big one versus twenty minutes of painful contractions. Following the procedure, I had very mild cramping. I have had some mild spotting, but nothing a panty liner can't handle. I am now on my period and my flow has already seemed to have lightened and my cramping is less severe. I am not currently sexually active, so I can't say much about effectiveness as birth control, but stats say over 99% effective, and condoms can only get it closer to 100%. Very pleased so far."


"I have used this for 30 yrs off and on. I first started using for my migraines back when I was 30 years old. Then I realized it worked good for menstrual cramps. Then as I got older I used it for my osteoarthritis. Now that I am 60 years old. It helps me for everything! My arthritis, my knee, my fibromyalgia. I have used other non steroid anti- inflammatory medications but they just do not seem to work as good as Ketoprophen! I can count to the minute  how long it takes for it to work! This is a life saver medication for me!"


"I have been on remeron, lamictal, strattera and for almost a year. I have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder, adult ADHD and ptsd.  In August I was present when my best friend of 36 years years passed away from cancer. Needless to say that grief combined with MDD had me in a very bad space in my head.  I Went to my doctor and he suggested abilify as an add on to the remeron, I was already on 45mg and he refused to increase. He also prescribed buspar as a prn for my anxiety.  With in days the dark pit I was in closed up and I was able to breathe again. Although still grieving it comes in manageable waves now instead of being 24/7. I have had very minimal side effects and take 5mgs in the morning.  I would recommend this medication"


"I highly recommend this birth control. As a woman who's tried four different kinds in the past, this one has minimal side effects. The first 2-4 weeks, you'll notice some water retention, but it'll go away. Levora really helps with my pms & pmdd, along with everything else. I'm someone who gets super sensitive and emotional before and during my period (in tears every night with a bag of chips) and levora has worked wonders with that...No more emotional eating & crying spells every 2 weeks! My hair has also gotten thicker and more shiny which is awesome! I also haven't had a single breakout."


"My doctor prescribed Victoza to me exactly 5 weeks ago today. I have lost 8 lbs. in 5 weeks.
I have been eating right and watching how much I eat and I've only lost 8 POUNDS! I am very disappointed that I haven't lost more as most of the reviews I've read say most people have lost more. I also do not find the side effects worth the 8lb. weight loss. Victoza is not for me."


"Got my first Mirena in 2012 after I had my first child. It was great for the first year, no bleeding no symptoms, perfect! About a year and a month in I started having yeast infections 2-3 times a month every month. I couldn't take it any more so I got it removed. After baby number 2 I figured I'd try it again and that I would take probiotics, eat yogurt and drink plenty of water. It worked. However after only having it in for a month I did bleed for a week but nothing since, but my sex drive is non existent. Me and my boyfriend use to be very sexually active, but no now I've never had this problem. we don't even try anymore and that's depressing."


"I'm posting after reading all the negative side effects of Implanon. I had Implanon inserted over a month ago and have not had any terrible side effects. I had light spotting the second week. I noticed food cravings but it is nothing unbearable. Before starting Implanon I had begun weight watchers and an exercise routine, I've been sticking with it and have continued to lose weight while on Implanon. The insertion process was not a big deal either, the lidocaine pinched but after that the only feeling was pressure during insertion. Slight bruising and tenderness after but only for a a few days. I hope this post reaches out to someone because I almost backed out last minute due to all of the negative posts on this product."


"If you already suffer from anxiety, DO NOT TAKE THIS SHOT. I read the warnings and tried it anyway and I am 100% regretting it now.

After my first shot, I felt moody and depressed, but I thought these were effects of the abortion I had a few weeks prior. Somehow, the mood swings continued. My anxiety worsened. I was having panic attacks every other night during the last week of the 3rd month. My body was exhausted.

For some reason, I still didn't equate the stress to the shot. I took the shot again when it was scheduled to be given to me, and all hell broke loose. The fear and anxiety and sadness I felt during the first week of my first round were tenfold. I will NOT be taking this again and look forward to it leaving my system."


"So far it is much better and with less side effects than Celexa, Pristiq, Wellbutrin, Remeron or Viibryd.  Main issue is anxiety and this medicine stops it like nothing else.  It is in a whole different class.  Still finding out how it is going to work on my "zest for life" and other symptoms of depression.  Still a long way to go."


"I took this not even ten hours ago and went right to sleep. It made me very tired. It is now 6:30 a.m and I have been up since 3. I woke up having to pee so bad, and now it burns like a severe UTI. Cannot get comfortable to go back to sleep. I feel very drowsy and I am bloated quite a bit more than I usually am for a normal period. I don't really know how this stuff works but I defiantly and not a fan of the side effects. Forgot to add I took this about 1 hour after having unprotected sex. The effects suck so let's hope the pill really works. (Take action pill)"


"Vomiting, headaches, loss of energy, Suicidal Thoughts,  and urinary cramps.. my doctor wants me to stay on this six to eight weeks though before he will let me try gabbapentin.

Military doctors must get paid a bunch to prescribe this mess!"


"I usually have bad side effects with any antidepressants but decided I would go ahead and try this and am only on day 3 of the titrate pack but so far not to bad. My side effects so far have just been 1st night just absolute crash/fatigue within an hour, next day headache, elevated blood pressure. I guess because I had energy, I felt better but felt weird to me (almost manic maybe but confused/scared about it too) but I do so want some energy to accomplish tasks. Definitely some moodiness/aggression but the situation warranted that as well so won't blame it on the medicine. Some light headed moments, some chill (but again I am always cold) still have the ache all over so I will give it some more time to see how it does. So far it's a plus."


"I had TGs of 482 - 525 in 2012 - I tried to get them under control but could not despite exercise and diet . I tried Lovaza in 2012 but it spiked by LDL-s by 40% and my Doc was very concerned and I stopped ( plus fishy stink, burbs etc). Then I tried samples of Vascepa, wow! no fish taste whatsoever, my TGs fell by 40% and I felt better than ever ( mood, strength, less aches and my Dry Eye ceased!  and my LDL-C dropped 305 as well. Its a miracle for me. I looked at OTC, but it was far more expensive than 49 co-pay coupon and worried about unknown ingredients, toxins. I highly recommend this medicine. No side effects - Zero!"


"I have been taking this medication for about 2 weeks now. I was diagnosed with Persistent depressive disorder  P.P.D. and have been working with a psychologist along with my PC to get it under control. I have felt sad almost my entire life. So far, with this I have more energy and I'm not as "snippy" or short with people. The down side thus far has been the lack of sleep. I wake up at 2 or 3 and just cannot get back to sleep. I have always been a great sleeper 8 hours no issues. But these last few weeks its been more like 4-5 if I'm lucky I get 6. Another side effect I'm noticing is how dry my mouth is, it's terrible.  But that is a small price to pay for not feeling like I just want everyone to go away (I still want that but its a lot less noticeable :P )!"


"They used Propofol on me, I was out for 2 hours. When I woke up it was like turning a light on. It was awesome."


"I have taken a lot of depression medicines over the year's but this one has worked the best for me. I take 250mg a day and the side effect's have been very minimum."


"I was on Naltrexone almost a month. And hadn't been drinking for three weeks. But this week I went on vacation and took one Corona and it started again. Craving is back and every day I want more and more dose of alcohol. I'm having follow up appointment with my doctor this week . I will let him know."


"I have been on Belviq for 8 days now and have lost 6 pounds.  I am using the Losing It app to log my food and track my calories which makes it so easy.  My goal is 1200 calories a day but sometimes I just can't work them all in.  The first couple of days I did have a small nagging headache but I am use to dealing with migraines so it wasn't a big deal.  The first week there was some tiredness but that seems to leaving me now and I seem to be getting more energy back.  The discount card is a plus since it only cost 75.00 a month to fill.  I am happy with the results so far and look forward to feeling better without the weight."


"This medicine is a miracle drug.  I have migraines that last for 3 days and until my doctor prescribed maxalt I could not get rid of them or function properly.  Now I take a pill and within 30 min it is gone.  My life is so much nicer I am up moving around exercising and actually living my life like a normal person."


"I tried all the creams the doctors could give us for my little boy and only Elocon has worked he is a very happy boy gone from itching bleeding crying in pain as a baby to a normal happy school boy."


"Never had it, but need it."


"I'm a 21 year old male. I have been smoking since I was 14 and decided to quit smoking several times with no long term success. I smoked over a pack a day. I'm on day 7 of Chantix and have cut down to probably 2 cigarettes. Although they taste terrible its still a habit that I'm trying to break. Let's talk side effects. The nausea is bad if I don't eat. I have some sexual erectile dysfunction but seems to be frustrating for me and my girlfriend. My coworkers have noticed an increase in my irritability as well as theirs. I hope to completely stop smoking within the next couple of days and think that the few side effects I seem to be having are well worth the side effects of a pack/day."


"I have ulcerative colitis with nausea everyday. I take 1 10mg tablet in the morning and within an hour the nausea has disappeared. It's a miracle!"


"I started my very 1st birth control after i had my daughter. My dr had perscribed Minastrin 24 fe to me and it worked amazingly! At first I hated chewing it but im used to it now (4 months in). My periods are only 4-6 days and are very light! I am so happy with this borth control and wouldnt even think about switching it out. You ladies need to get past the 1st three months and you'll be good to go!"


"The patch worked. However the itching and inflamed skin was not tolerable.  I wish I could bear it just to be relieved of the overactive bladder. I thought I would have a normal life. Now trying Toviaz."


"I started this birth control about 3 years ago because I was experiencing heavy and painful periods and I love it! It gave me barely any side effects and it tastes good, like mint. My periods happen around day 3 of the sugar pill and last for about 2-3 days and are very light. I recommend this birth control for anyone!"


"I have been using the Fentanyl patch for a year now.  I started with the smallest dose, and now am using 100 mcg, replacing every 2-3 days.  After 10 years with a chronic headache, I have tried almost everything out there, as well as alternative forms of pain relief (acupuncture, biofeedback, etc.).  I've come to realize that the best relief, for me, seems to be the strongest pain medicines, like methadone tabs, morphine tabs and fentanyl patches.  Unfortunately, every one of the strongest also causes edema for me.  Not right away, but after months of use.  It's frustrating.  I'm not sure what my doctor will do, but I sincerely hope the step-down from 100 mcg, to no longer using the patch won't be an insane withdrawal experience."


"I started taking Orsythia for unbearable menstrual cramps, and stayed on it for about 6 months. It immediately regulated my period and made the cramping almost disappear, but some of the side effects made it not worth it. No weight gain or acne, but my anxiety was through the roof. I would have major meltdown anxiety attacks on a daily basis and would get incredibly  emotional from the slightest amount of stress. I could not handle much of anything and was constantly overwhelmed and lethargic. My mood swings were awful and put a lot of stress on my relationship. I've been off this pill for 2 months and my anxiety is SO much better. This pill does wonders for cramps, but I would not recommend it to anyone with a history of anxiety issues."


"I have a lot of stress, and I find its not working for me. Made me dizzy at first. I honestly don't like cymbalta"


"❤❤❤ Cialis for US!!    I wish I had my husband start this decades ago "


"In 2001, I started feeling like I was having a heart attack twice a month.  I ended up in the ER & was admitted.  I happen to be one of the lucky females who suffers from hormonal anxiety.  I was given all the tests possible, stayed overnight & discharged with my first script of the smallest dose of xanax.  I have used it only AS NEEDED since then and to this day it still helps me at the smallest dose once a day.   I have gone through some very serious rough patches in my life which had me taking this, at most, 1.5 pills maybe four days in a row.  It works so well that I can't ever imagine taking it more often than needed ~ why would you want to mess up something that works??  The key is taking it as prescribed, just like any medication."


"I also had a very bad reaction to this medication!"


"I have been on Nuva ring for quite a few years I though it was great and loved that I didn't have to think about taking a pill but as the years have went by I'm noticing I'm not myself still getting chest pain and leg pain tired all the time no patience, no libido very emotional not sure what to do. I don't do well with hormones but this ring is giving me UTI's and yeast inventions - I hate birth control"


"One of the first medications given to me to help with my social anxiety and panic attacks. Never failed me, and actually help me get past my anxiety during job interviews and applications, which normally had me throwing up and shaking before hand.

 I never took it often enough to get much tolerance, although with in a year, I admit, about 2 times when i had extra I took it recreationally."


"I have suffered from IBS for several years now, and it is ruining my life. I have tried countless medicines to treat the symptoms, tried diet modifications, everything imaginable. I'm only 22 years old and it breaks my heart to know that my quality of life is so affected by this, and that there IS a cure for me, ZELNORM...but I can't have it! The 1/2 year that I was on Zelnorm was the best year of my life. I had energy, felt good enough to get out of the house and participate in life. There is nothing that works like Zelnorm and I wish someone could bring it back, or at least give all of us sufferers some answers. Walk a mile in our shoes."


"I started Belviq on 10/8/15 on the night pill. I take two pills daily. My starting weight was 208.8 lbs today 10/14/15 I weigh in at 199.4. This medication is awesome. I have not changed my diet- I always ate pretty healthy, I have not started exercising yet. I am pretty active I work a part time retail job. When I'm working on the floor I'm running around, but when I'm working in the office I'm sitting. I own a photography business, and go to school full time. My side effects started out with dry mouth, slight headache, I watch my blood pressure because it drops a little and when I take my BP pills my BP ave is 106/68. I have tried everything and this pill does what I need it to. I have noticed some increase in energy. Love it so far!"


"Been taking 30mg of Pioglitazone daily. Noticed increased anxiety, weight gain, difficulty sleeping at night. Going to stop tomorrow 12/1/14 to see if any conditions reverse themselves."


"I don't have schizophrenia I am undiagnosed. I was having issues with family and certain things in my life. Taking this meds made me feel worse with most of my symptoms. I had moments where I felt over tranquillized and trouble communicating how I really felt. I know I felt better before the medication. Now that I am off of it my list of negative side effects is quite large. I wouldn't reccomend this medication to anyone. Especially if you have an endless diagnosis in the first place. Be careful believing what your Drs say. They get all of their recommendations from pharmaceutical companies. Once I was off of this medication Drs. Refuse to listen to me. They just recommend I take it again or take other drugs. They refuse to admit their mistakes. They refuse to acknowledge anything."


"No bad side effects, but minimal pain relief in lower back.  I did notice lowered tension in shoulders and it felt a lot like Flexaril. Flexaril really causes some bad side efffects for me. Skelaxin had no side effects that I noticed, just not right for my condition. I'll give it credit for lowering general muscular tension though."


"Buspar allows me to rationally look at my intrusive thoughts without getting trapped in obsessive thinking.  I have taken Xanax in the past, and feel that this medication is superior, though it takes some time to build up in your system.  I was against being on medication for a few years, but plan on staying on Buspar indefinitely, as it improves my quality of life and decreases many of the physical symptoms of anxiety I have experienced in the past, such as muscle tension and teeth grinding.  I have also tried Celexa in the past, and unlike an SSRI, I do not feel zombied out in the least, just clearer and more "at ease".  I highly recommend this medication!"


"I am 32 years of age and I have tried everything I mean everything. I started using this and my skin is now amazing. Yes the first week my skin was red in the evening when I put it on but it has to me to settle at night and was fine the next morning, a bit dry but just use a good hydrating cream and serum or rosehip oil after and it settles down. After a week the redness at night dissappeared as my skin got used to it. After a week I had no new spots and my old ones were clearing up nicely. Its now been 3 months and I'm on my second bottle and can't rate this stuff enough. My skin is 99% clear apart from that once a month flare of one or two and thats it. I also use md formualtions glycolic cleanser and a hydrating serum morning and night."


"I LOVE THIS PILL!! I've been on it for three years and have never experienced a side affect. It made my periods lighter and shorter.

Its unfortunate some women have had bad experiences with this pill and if you do have side effects you should tell your doctor asap. Sometime uterine bleeding is actually normal and thats how your body responds to the artificial hormones, regardless of the type of birth control."


"Been taking Methotrexate for almost 3 years now. Last fall, I felt good enough that I went off it without my Drs knowledge, because it made me feel pretty ill for a day or so after. What a mistake! I started taking it again about 2 months ago, and although it still makes me sick, it sure beats the pain I`m in without it. (on 25 mg a week, along with Hydroxychloroquin and folic acid)"


"Nortiptyline has worked well for preventing my headaches for two months now.  "


"Used for finally beating opiate addiction. There is nothing better that will not set you back! Now I can live my life again normally with my wife. Also, I am taking nothing now!"


"After 7 years of several different medicines to try to stop the growth of the tumors, Femara is the only one which worked for me. My WBC is higher, the tumor has actually shrunk in the breast - but being realistic, it's not a cure-all, a patch for a longer life but eventually we all expire. I highly recommend this product for those who want longevity without losing your quality of life."


"My cholesterol has dropped 21 points since I started taking Niacin. The only side effects I experience is flushing of the body (like prickly heat) and itching sensations."


"I tore some muscle and tendon in my hip/leg. Had to get an injection when initially hurt and then went 3 weeks trying to deal with the pain using ibuprofen and it didn't take it down to anything other than than a 4 on my pain scale. This is awesome. It's taken it down to a 0 and I can walk without pain and sleep without waking up constantly."


"Had it used for a stress test at local VA Medical Center.  Had mild chest discomfort, mild discomfort in both legs, and raised pulse.  Not as bad as expected, no nausea or other side effects.  Do not worry if you are asked to have stress test using it."


"I have been on Wellbutrin for over five years.  After trying Effexor and Zoloft my experience with this has been really good.  I was in denial about my depression for a few years after having some terrible things happen in my life.  I cried all the time and felt %u201Ctrapped%u201D by the depression.  I was also very moody. I never felt suicidal but had morbid thoughts about the weirdest things.  There were issues for the first week or so.  My mouth tasted like metal and I had major trouble sleeping. After a few weeks the crying and irritability went away.  I actually lost a few pounds and had no sexual side effects.  An unexpected bonus was that the jaw pain I had been suffering from for years completely went away.  I have tried to stop taking it a few times and the first thing that comes back is jaw pain.  After a week or so the crying and morbid thoughts start again.   Now my doctor says I need to try something different because Wellbutrin does nothing for anxiety.  I love my Wellbutrin so much I am afraid to give it up but I do recognize my tendency toward anxiety.  Wish me luck!"


"I've been using Vivelle Dot 1.0, and other forms of estrogen replacement, since my ovaries were removed six years ago.  The patch is very convenient and works well to manage my menopause symptoms.  While using estrogen my lipids stay normal, my skin isn't as dry or thin, I can sleep well with the addition of some progesterone and I have a much nicer mood.  I need to add vaginal estrogen to avoid vaginal atrophy.  I cover the patch with a waterproof skin cover to keep it attached better and avoid the black glue residue.

After doing much research I have determined estrogen is safe for me in fact important to my overall health particularly my bone health.  I intend to continue to use estrogen for many years to come to maintain my good health."


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"I started Trinessa in mid Sept. I am taking it primarily for acne. While I was on Trinessa my acne didn't get better until almost 3 mos. later. I noticed some improvement in overall skin tone and complexion that I hadn't seen before, which is nice. But I gained about 6-7 lbs, and I feel bloated almost all the time. I have been working out hard for a month now, watching what I ate even MORE and I have lost a mere 2 lbs.... extremely disappointing. This pill may have made me more irritable and PMS-y at times, my periods are the same, not lighter. I really hate the fact that I eat so healthy and work out so much and see no improvements in my body. I've never had to work so hard to lose even 2 lbs, so I'm switching to Yaz."


"I got my Nexplanon inserted on 04/12/2012 which was day 3 of my cycle, bleeding stopped 2 hours after insertion. I have had some unpredictable bleeding, mostly waking up bleeding and then by the end of the day there would be nothing. I have had no other side effects and since hitting the three month mark I haven't had any bleeding. I'm very happy with it. I was worried about my weight being an issue, as I am very overweight but my OB assured me it would not be a problem."


"I can honestly that quetipine has saved my life. I take between 25mg during the day and 50mg at night.  Anxiety is a wearing experience, like a caterpillar gnawing away at your well-being in an endless cycle. I have been on it about 7 years now and I was prescribed it by a one-time visit to a psychiatrist at the surgery. The winter months with the dark nights here in the UK can be unremitting, but this little pill does so much and is not addictive.. If you're in doubt, go for it... although all drugs work differently for everyone."


"I started taking Apri as a replacement for Seasonique. My sex drive is completely gone and my cramps are horrid. I'm not pregnant though, and its really cheap. My period is on time every month and very light but the negatives definitely outweigh the positives. Whats the point of being on birth control if I don't even want sex?"


"I'm writing this post because I spent a lot of time researching online about zoloft side effects before I finally decided to try it for my OCD/depression.  I made a mental note to let other people considering this drug know what it was like after I tried it as well.  I was worried that it might cause weight gain and that there may be sexual side effects.  I was on this medication for 2 years and DID NOT experience weight gain or sexual side effects.  The first few months I was on it I had some stomach upset and trouble sleeping but that disappeared shortly after.  I have maintained a consistent body weight (within 5 lbs.) for years and zoloft did not seem to affect my weight at all.  I lost a few pounds at first because of the stomach upset"


"I was prescribed Amox Clave 850 mg for Bronchitis. I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome-Diarrhea. After just a day or two of the medication my diarrhea was gone, totally! I know this is probably a temporary fix, but its been 3 weeks and I still feel fantastic. My Doctor was surprised as Amox Clave usually has the opposite effect on patients but not for me, MIRACLE! I have done all of the traditional suggestions, Fod Map Diet, Lactose and Gluten free but nothing has worked like this medication."


"I took Plan B approximately 30 hours after unprotected sex. It did -not- work. Took an at home pregnancy test 4 weeks later after my period never surfaced, the test was POSITIVE. I am now in the middle of going through a very painful miscarriage. Physically and mentally. Just sharing my experience to serve as a warning."


"I have been on clomid for about 6 months now, no baby yet, but I did end up with a bladder and kidney infection which I have never had before."


"My doctor has been wanting me to go on Lexapro for over a year for severe GAD. But I had so much anxiety about going on it I wouldn't start it. I've been taking Buproprion & Topamax for depression & anxiety for years but it has worn off. I was to the point that thought I was always dying - and always felt sick. My regular doctor said get on Lexapro it's all stress related - there is nothing physically wrong with you. I've had anxiety my whole life and I'm 57. I have been in several abusive relationships. I haven't been in any in almost 20 years but the anxiety hasn't gone away. The first week I had a little upset stomach but nothing after that no side affects at all and now I'm calm for the first time in my life!!"


"Had severe Prostrate issue where I could not urinate. Had to have tube and bag for 50 days till Finasteride started to work, at 5 MG. Also took 2 pills daily of Flomax in effort to shrink Prostrate. Now after 9 months I feel I can write review. As stated it was difficult times with surgery being the option if the medication did not work for enlarged prostrate. Side effects are being tired, as well as the sexual issues mentioned by others, which are important, but so much better being able to urinate on my own, I will take them over the issue I faced."


"I used Duac after being prescribed it for a good six months (on repeat prescription). To begin with, my skin flared up bright red and it dried my skin out terribly. I then reduced the amount I was using from the fingertip amount which is recommended on the box to the merest bit on each area of acne. This worked a treat, and within 2-3 weeks my skin was looking much better. Over the next 6 months or so, my skin improved and I only had a small break out once in a while. However, I felt that after using it for 6 months, my skin had become accustomed to it and I was having more and more break outs. I stayed off the cream for a good four months. I am now back on the cream, and going through the phase of the skin drying out etc."


"Trulance is working great so far. Doctor says to continue it for 90 days. My BM is better and consistent. I hope I don't have to take it for life but so far it works just great without evil side affects of Linziess."