"I was diagnosed 10 yrs ago, & was practically suicidal with how hard life became. When I was given tramadol to try, everything changed. It has given me extreme amounts of relief in all categories. My Pain, fatigue, & even depression was lifted. In the ten years I have been taking it, I have NEVER upped my dosage! It does the same job everyday!. It is hard to know u need any medicine to feel normal, but getting your quality of life back is priceless. I am so thankful for this medicine. I can accomplish so much."


"I hate to be one of the many negative commenters on here, but I want others to know my side effects that were related to the ring, that i didn't at first think was related to it.

Severe anxiety and racing heart. back pain. Zero sex drive! My alcohol tolerance down to zero with severe vomiting, shivering and hangovers. VERY moody especially week before period.

I have been off all birth control for about 2-3 weeks...ALL symptoms have disappeared...amazingly...and now I know it's related to the birth control, not me going insane."


"I have been using Geodon for three and a half years.  It has been a very good medication for my mental health symptoms, and for that I am grateful.  I do have some side-effect issues, however.  I get something akin to restless leg syndrome that is especially bad at night when I am lying down, trying to fall asleep.  I have taken Mirapex for this and also Cogentin.  Both clear up 90% of my discomfort and the last ten percent is tolerable.  I have some facial contortions sometimes, like a feeling that I have to make a strange face to relieve tension in my facial muscles, but that is mostly tolerable also.  I do know that withdrawal from Geodon can be extremely uncomfortable so don't stop suddenly.  Never let yourself run out of medicine."


"I was on this medecine for at least 10 years- from age 21 after a psychotic type illness in mental hospital with depression and anxiety but no active symptoms of schizophrenia. the dose of around 5- 10 mgs nightly it had very adverse effects on me, such as memory loss--- of events, conversations , visual memories of places recently visited, extreme fatigue after sexual activity/erectile disfunction and great difficulty in concentration for reading, following tv programmes etc
Was switched to Modecate depot injections from 1980- 1998 with similar severe  adverse side-effects---.with atypical new medecines added on 2nd admission;namely Amisulpride--  dropped 25 mgs of Modecate injections on own volition,   totally cured now on 50 mgs amisulpride"


"I have had firbo for 16 years. My stupid doctor , who knew nothing about fibro, put me on some opiates and the one that worked was morphine. it was great, I loved it and then 2 months ago  my doctor took me off morphine-paranoid I think about people overdosing.. I was furious with her and plan on changing doctors soon. I called Pfizer and qualified for no charge Lyrica . I received it 4 days ago, 150 mg . I sleep great with it and I also take xanex, trazadone, amitriptyline for sleep, I take it in the morning with my antidepressents and feel ok then I take it around noon and sometimes I feel really flaky. I need to gain about 10 pounds so I am not worried about weight gain.So far it is ok, still have pain but its not horrible.."


"Horrible yeast infection."


Chondroitin / glucosamine / methylsulfonylmethane

"I have been taking Glucosamine HCI with MSM for about a two week period and have had a very positive result with my knee pain. I have articular cartilage syndrome of my right knee. My only complaint is that my tail bone started hurting like crazy, it feels like it is swollen and hurts to sit down and bend down. This started after I took the glucosamine."


"I suffered a blown disk in my back partially crushing my spinal cord after months of pain after op that was not that successful. My leg still had jumping nerve pain if you put your hand on my lower leg you can feel a can of worms jumping which was just my nerves. After many combinations of drugs my doc put me on Endep. I needed 150mg for my brain to stop feeling this nerve pain. I have been on it for 7 years dropped to 100mg now. I have tried to lower dose on many occasions though pain breaks through so 100mg it is for me. Still get some pain at times and if you put your hand on my leg it jumps around like crazy but I don't feel it great drug at the right dose"


"I have been on this medication for just shy of 2 months.  I was prescribed it for anxiety and depression, but mostly anxiety.  I have found it to be good, however not so much for anxiety.  It has helped my sleep for the most part,  but I still get significant anxiety in the day time.  I will say you have to give it a good month for it to show it's benefits, and there are side effects in the beginning, but they are minimal and not significant, mostly just yawning and sexual side effects.  Other then that I have found it to be effective. "


"Well I've been on  this pill going on two months now .I get a  nausea and back cramps when I take the pill. Now  I Spotted for a about week . After that I had sex with my boyfriend and started spotting the very next day for about two and half weeks. Now I will admit I miss my pills on two different occasions, also switched the time I was taking them. While spotting I doubled up on pills to stop it and also took them a the same time everyday. The spotting was often very heavy some days but  light others. I stopped spotting two days ago and I thought everything was fine until I went to the bath room and i saw a little red. Someone help how to i stop spotting ?"


"My rating is only related to insertion because I just had Kyleena inserted this afternoon.  I've read so many horror stories, so I was truly worried, but it ended up not being a big deal.  I took 3 Advil about 45 minutes before.  Things went as everyone has generally said as far as procedure.  It didn't feel good, but I wouldn't say it was the worst pain ever.  It actually came out right after it was placed so she had to place a new one after the second one, but that didn't hurt as much as the first.  So far, cramping hasn't been much of a problem.  I have had some bleeding but not much.  Everyone's experience will be different, but know that the horror stories don't apply to everyone!  Don't let these stories deter you!"


"I was prescribed micronor because I get migraines and I can't take combination birth control. I have had ZERO side effects aside from my period stopping, which is ideal (for me). I've been taking it for about a year now while with my long-term partner and we have a lot of unprotected sex and I haven't gotten pregnant."


"Works for knee pain for several years. Also gives a psychological boost of energy . Recently my pharmacy switched to Alvogen alv/196 tablets for the 5/325 mg's and they do absolutely nothing for pain or mood boost.  I was told that I was not the first person to complain. Roxicet is the best imho."


"I was on Nuvaring for 3 years then stopped to have my son. After he was born my husband and I were worried about long term cost of birth control. We decided to go with Mirena.  Let's just say, going back to Nuvaring was the best decision we've made. Been back on it for 3 months and just like before, no negative side effects what so ever. A little more discharge but no problems and its very effective. Only method we use and have never gotten pregnant while on it. I absolutely love Nuvaring and would recommend it to anyone. May not be for everyone but definitely right for me."


"I have suffered with migraines since elementary school. I am now 23. I finally got a doctor to prescribe me a perscription. I have taken fiorinal for about 3 weeks now. It is not helping at all. Putting a heating pad on my head works better than it does. Hopefully I can try something else."


"I have been dealing with Bipolar II for most of my life without realizing it was anything more than depression with some bouts of super focus and productivity. After being diagnosed and trying a few different treatments that had worse side effects than the depression we tried Emsam at the 6mg dose. Almost overnight I noticed a massive improvement. While I tend to go into hypomanic states more often with this, it is controllable and I am more than happy to have this as the major side effect. I have been taking it for almost 2 months at the moment and hope that it keeps rocking!"


"I had tons of hair loss and the medication never did anything for me. My doctor finally agreed to take me off it after 9 months."


"I had bacterial vaginitis for about six months, the four pills for two days where great. I made me a little sick the first day and you do have a metallic taste in your mouth. This medicine works quick."


"Only was able to take this for two days. Second day I felt just awful. Similar to Wellbutrin. I don't think my body can handle norepinephrine increase. I also got painful urination that lasted days after I took my last pill... ouch it hurt."


"I was a pretty heavy smoker-about a pack a day (even on days I can't smoke at work which just meant I'd chain smoke when I left to catch up!) and I always made excuses to go have a smoke.  I also made many excuses not to quit.  I finally decided that I wanted to stop and I couldn't believe how well the Chantix worked for me.  I had tried the nicotine patch, Wellbutrin, cold turkey....Chantix was kind of my last resort.  The only side effect I noticed was a couple minutes of nausea right after I took the pill but it wasn't enough to make me stop.  I quit smoking on day 5.  I quit before my quit date.  I'm planning to take the full 6 months but I'm on week 6 and feel fantastic!  I highly recommend Chantix to anyone who has struggled to quit!"


"Working antibiotic, definitely strong on the side effects, feels like I have to urine as if I was pregnant, insomnia for sure, thank god I only need to take this pill for alittle time, stomachs upset all the time, not when eating but early in the morning, feels the need to vomit."


"Before this I had been using the Depo Shot and then Yaz for a year and had constant bleeding and spotting on both. Once I started taking Mononessa my bleeding stopped in two days. It's been two weeks since starting the pack and all is still good. I have noticed a tiny increase in pimples and my breasts have become slightly bigger and tender, but not painful. I have high hopes for this pill."


"This drug did help some but I still experienced problems. This drug also made me feel and act like an old man. Once I stopped taking it my energy levels rebounded. I am looking for something better."


"I personally didn't like this medication as it made me so sick I couldn't eat lost weight and generally felt weak due lack of energy from not eating. Although my GP told me this was a rare occurrence as the side effects generally stop after a couple of days after weeks they didn't. Still looking for a medication that suits me personally. Glad it has been effective so many others"


"I have been suffering from inflammation in the joints I am a 21 year old female and my rheumatologist put me on the meloxicam medication 15 mg a day which has worked out great for me before I couldn't even jump, my knees were always stiff and I've noticed I can do squats and exercise again which is great I've only been taking it for a few days and I already noticed a difference I don't have any symptoms with this medication and I think it's awesome the only reason I scored a 9 and not a 10 is bc I kno sometimes medications are too good to be true and there can be some long term affects but for right now I haven't felt this good for a long time I almost feel young again lol"


"Used now only as needed for stiffness up to 5 times per day. I have advanced Parkinson's and use a great range of medications. Use if other medications have worn off about an hour prior to my next dose. Some people can get very nauseous but it did not bother me. Good to have nearby for "freezes", but really don't like giving injections."


"This description helped me assist one of my students."


"I have avascular necrosis and have been taking neurotin for 20 years. 800mg four times a day."


"I've been on the ring for 3 months. My favorite part is how low maintainence it is. I was worried that I would feel it or I wouldn't know the proper way to insert it but I can't feel it once I pop it in and my doctor said that as long as its in then you're doing it right. My sex drive is still the same. I just don't get wet if I don't drink a lot of water. I think I get dehydrated easily on the ring. My boyfriend can feel it during sex and it hurts him but I take it out. The only down side is my period. I get really moody and a heavier flow."


"My 7 year old daughter was prescribed this for bronchitis and within about 18 hours her coughing was reduced by at least 80%."


"I have a degenerated disc and arthritis in my back. At first the pain was intense and I couldn't sleep. My doctor prescribed Vicodin but that made me feel drunk and couldn't function. I take Ultram 50mgs every 4 hours. At first I took them only when I was in pain. But realized through articles that taking it when pain starts it's not as effective! I now sleep pretty good, before I couldn't sleep and I was like a zombie! Little side effects. After 4 hours I get a little air headed. Been on it about a month! Trying to determine if I as I have been taking it every 4hrs pain or not. I'm pleased that I have a lot less pain and can function!"


"I was prescribed Loestrin 24 for both birth control and because of heavy cramping.  During the first two weeks I started breaking out a bit, but afterward, my complexion was completely clear.  My periods were light, the cramping stopped, and I didn't get pregnant during the 5 months that I was on it.  Just be warned- I gained approximately 13lbs.  I was underweight so this made me extremely happy, but obviously not everyone would be thrilled with the extra weight.  I found that my appetite increased tremendously, to the point where I couldn't seem to get full.  However, like I said, this was extremely beneficial to me.  I love this pill."


"Ive taken tramadol for 7yrs 50mg once to three times a day. Sometimes go days without it. I find within 20 mins of taking it my pain is gone. It does not give me a headache, does not make me loopy or sleepy or even depressed. Not sure why its classified as a strong pain pill, it just makes joint paint go away and you can function normal."


"I could not live without my patches but I took the bus to Kansas to see family and my suitcase managed to disappear. I had the worst withdrawal I have ever been through. I ended up in the hospital, and had to fly home."


"took champix for 8 weeks and was still smoking the odd one.

Reduced to one tablet at bedtime for another week, then stopped smoking completly.

Im still taking half a tablet , and have been for over a month, have no desire to ever go back.

Have also stopped drinking wine, except for an odd glass with sunday lunch. Im not sure why I stopped wine, but I just went off it.Ill stay on the half tablet till the pack runs out, " another 3 weeks".

My skin looks great and I have not felt this good since I was 20 lol. Oh smoking for 35 years up to 2 packs a day."


"Started on Atripla but after 3 months the dizziness and nausea was too much to bear. Changed to trivada and reduced to 400 mg sustiva and the side effects disappeared. Only slight lightheaded which resolved during the day. Sustiva works but 600 mg is too much. 400 mg was found to work just as well and with less side effects. The only problem is having to take three pills at once as sustiva only comes in 200 mg tabs. Encore study shows reduced dosage works just as well."


"I don't think this works."


"I hate Norvasc! It made my blood pressure worse. I was always borderline with my blood pressure. It didn't help that I work nights and my diet isn't the greatest. My doctor wanted to me try this medication for a month to see if my blood pressure would lower. Within a week my blood pressure which usually hovers at 140/80 with a pulse of 80 shot to a ridiculous 200/98 with a pulse of 98. My blood pressure will always spike around the evening. My anxiety worsened and I got headaches. This medication does not work for me and I am not going to be tricked into staying on it longer."


Chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone / pseudoephedrine

"Works very well.  I took it for bronchitis that I developed after a sinus infection.  "


"Took Augmentin for severe sinusitis, after 2 hours started vomiting it would not stop, rushed to medical centre, given an injection to stop the vomiting didn't work, vomiting continued until only bile and blood was coming out, then given Zofran wafers finally the vomiting subsided, but the stomach and chest pain continued all night. Worst experience :("


"As a lunch lady, I use my hands extensively & they ache! Also have severe arthritis in my AC joints. I tried many cheap, generic meds for OA, with no relief. Doc gave me a sample pack of Duexis & I've been taking it ever since. Only thing that works for me. With the co-pay coupon that is offered, it's a no brainer!"


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"I took Viibryd and it made me feel worse than before! I took it for about 2 months. Everything seemed fine but after 2 months I felt these feelings of low-self esteem (Because of another issue but the Viibryd made the problem seem 20 times worse) and overall terrible. I was on Paxil before and I think I was better off still on that! I take Effexor now and feel much better. Viibryd was not for me."


"I had tried every combination of topical skincare routines for years and had had no luck with clearing up my acne. Doryx cleared up my acne almost overnight and I have been taking it for several weeks and have been almost completely clear--I can't even remember the last time I was!. Very satisfied!"


"I had little to no side effects, EXCEPT for spotting. It's terrible! I've been on this pill for 5 months now and I still spot weekly, sometimes for a few days. It has made my periods a little lighter, but nothing to celebrate. I'm really hoping to find a better pill!"


Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease

"This medication has really improved my quality of life.  It took a while to start working, but after 3 weeks or so, my pain decreased dramatically and the malar rash is completely gone.  Make sure to take this medication with food to avoid nausea."


"Had extreme anxiety, panic attacks, couldn't ever sleep and excessive worrying.  Lexapro helped immediately I went from 10 mg to eventually 20mg it helped so much but I gained about 15 lbs.  I craved sweets and carbs all the time!  My Dr. told me to try to go back to 10mg but then I became very irritable, so I went back to 20mg for months.  Just last night I tried 15mg...Wow!  My appetite is normal, no food binges, no sleepy fog, no anxiety, and my energy already feels normal!!  It is only the first day, but I am hoping this dose is my permanent one.  Before Lexapro I was getting a lot of OCD type scary thoughts that would not leave my mind-made me feel like I was going crazy and now my Dr. discovered I have a genetic factor.
Lifer -Lexapro"


"I started taking this about 2 months ago.  It caused me to have severe migraines.  My doctor took me off of it today!"


"I had what felt like a moderate yeast infection. I was given Terazole 3 at first but had the most horrible allergic reaction that made my yeast infection symptoms increase 100x. I have never felt misery like that in my LIFE, it felt like my insides and outsides were trying to kill me.
I was switched to the single dose of 150mg Diflucan and my symptoms improved by half within 24 hours and only got better from there. It took about a week for all discomfort (including the occasional minor itch) to completely disappear."


"Switching to Seasonique was the best thing I ever did for my body.  I responded much better to the same hormone level for three months, opposed to the weekly changes I made when I was on Ortho-Tri. I have more energy and my skin is even better than it was on the Ortho-Tri. I have had very little spotting, barely noticeable. I recommend this to anyone, especially if you are not happy with your current pill."


"I did not have major bloating, breast tenderness, extremely heavy flow, or nausea while taking this birth control. My flow was normal for 5 days."


"No side effects other than some dry mouth. I have had pain in my upper mid right back for several years. The pain radiated to underneath my right rib cage. After 2 years and many CT scans, my surgeon removed my gallbladder. It was diseased and had small stones, but my condition did not improve. My surgeon said that he thought my pain could be skeletal and started me on a muscle relaxer with a low dose of Elavil at night. My pain has almost subsided and my neuropathy is much better. I am so glad to be taking it."


"Works great but I'm coming off this as they do not stick well enough so I'm having to change it every few days, i gym and swim a lot so this probably doesn't help! They also leave a black sticky mark like a plaster but it's there even when the patch is on so doesn't look great. Has made my breasts go and become so tender :-("


"Taking Harvoni has been truly a blessing. I couldnt afford the $95k price tag but luckily I got approved thru Support Path on the Harvoni website. I have been taking the pills for 10 weeks now with 2 weeks to go. I have not had and side effects except got a little bit sleepy after taking the pill but that only lasted for the first month. Before taking the pills my doctor told me my viral load was very high. My blood work after the first month showed the virus as undetectable. Couldn't be happier. My brain feels very clear and my energy is through the roof. I drink plenty of water everyday and have been going to the gym and also started eating healthy. I really didn't realize how sick I was until I started the meds."


"I was prescribed compazine in 1989 for severe morning sickness during the forth month of my second pregnancy.  By the third day, I was rushed to the hospital because my chin locked over my left shoulder, my tongue hung out of my mouth impeding my speech, the muscles in my eyes froze, keeping me from blinking.  My five year old got home from school and found me drooling on my self, grunting b/c I could not speak.  Good thing I'd taught her how to call 911. Shortly, an ambulance drove up and rushed me to the emergency room.  They thought I'd had a stroke.  Luckily, I had the vile of compazine in my purse.  Needless to say, my son was born with neurological issues which have lasted a lifetime."


"Sleep deprivation from RLS was becoming unbearable. One 100mg Transform 2-3 hours before bed and I slept like a baby for 4 months. Now my bigger concern us am I hooked on this? I stopped cold turkey a week ago and it's finally out of my system but the withdrawal symptoms were horrible at night. Now I am back to sleepless nights and sluggish days. I would get back on it in a heartbeat so I could sleep but am going to ask my doctor about non opioid first."


"Just the facts without the stories. Age 65 had prostate surgery (TURP) lost some hardness after the surgery. Only using 1/2 pill. Found it starts working 1/2 hour after dissolving it, for me better to wait an hour. Works fine, maybe not like the good old days tho' . I find it effective for only one orgasm. The only side effect I have had is minor face blushing. Have never used any other ED drug, tho' I have been given samples since surgery. As to using a 1/2 pill I carefully use a sharp knife to open foil halfway to extract the pill, split the pill with pill cutter then save the other half for next time back into the original packet folding over the foil. Store in a dry location."


"I've been taking 10mgs for about 8 months. About a month ago I went through some tough times that sent me to the mental hospital. After I got out I told the psych to cut the Lexapro because it was making me fat and it didn't keep me from going to the hospital. Within a week of starting it I felt overwhelming sadness that progressed to the point that I couldn't get out of bed and I would draw the blinds in the day and just sob. My psych is on vacation right now but I couldn't take the sadness anymore so I restarted my Lexapro and within 2 days I was feeling so much better. I'm grateful for it now."


"I am currently 7.5 weeks pregnant, and I started experiencing debilitating nausea at about six weeks. I've been taking Diclegis for a few days now (2 before bed and 1 more during the day if necessary) and it's helped quite a bit. My nausea has decreased between 60 and 80%, and my appetite is returning. I actually went out to dinner with friends last night and enjoyed myself! I have had some drowsiness, but I can still get through my work day OK. And thank goodness for my great prescription coverage - $40/100 tablets! I hope it continues to control my symptoms this well."


"Helped with the behaviors, but the side effects were swollen throat, heavy feeling in limbs, facial tics, hearing voices.

Be careful and monitor your child closely if your child is on this medication."


"I can't believe Movantik has such terrible reviews. It's because of these reviews that I was scared to try it for 2 months after I got it. Then one day, I decided to try it for myself. This medicine is wonderful!! I would of gave it a 10, but you do get slight cramping and gas. In my opinion the benefits outweigh the cramps and gas."


"I have severe muscle spasms and muscle pain due to spinal conditions and neuropathy. This medication has given me more releif than I have had in a very long time. I do get headaches sometimes when I take it. Well worth the releif it gives."


"I have been taking Percocet 10/650 3x a day for a few years now due to back and neck pain after a roof fall in the coal mines when I was 24, I'm 28 now. I lost my insurance, and had to go to a different doctor. Due to my age they don't want to give the Percocet's any more. When I was taking the Percocet's I had a normal day to day life, but now the pain is starting to come back.  Percocet helps me better than anything else I have ever taken. I give it a 10 out of 10."


"I took this medicine for about 6 weeks. I loved the increased energy during the day, the weight loss and decreased desire to smoke!  But it didn't do much to improve my mood and PMDD and I had trouble staying asleep at night."


"I have been using Terbinafine for about eight weeks and have noticed significant improvement in toenail. However; after the second week of taking medication my elbows started aching and now I have difficulty holding up a coffee cup. I am presently being tested with ultrasound and something called "grafton procedure"? No improvement. I may just ride it out as the fungus is 2/3 gone and hope the side effects subside. Periodic headaches don't know if related. I don"t see anyone else mentioning  such. I can"t believe I'm the only one!"


"I have been using paragard for almost 3 years now. So far so good. But since I got it inserted, I don't have regular period. Just spotting here and there. I don't even need to use a pad. I'm worried because most of women have complain about heavy period but mine is totally opposite.
I am having thyroid problems also. I wonder if its because of IUD. Doctor said its okay not to have period but my belly is so bloated and looks like 8 months pregnant."


"I hate the loss of appetite, other than that, nothing but good things."


"Cialis is fantastic. Let me first start off by stating for the record that I am NOT some person who got paid to review Cialis. I'm a male in his late 20s and I recently began noticing that my arousal was starting to diminish pretty quickly and I sought my doctor for help. Along with some suggestions that I try exercises for men to treat my ED, he gave me a 30-day trial of Cialis to get my confidence back. I was given the pills yesterday and took just one with a meal and about 4 hours later, right as I got into bed, the stuff just kicked in as I was eyeballing my wife and what resulted was nothing short of spectacular. My erection was sustained for about an hour nonstop. I HIGHLY recommend it."


"Read the side effects carefully. I had a severe distonic reaction and had to spend the day in the emergency room after just 1 pill. I have been advised by my doctor to never even take anything in this family of medicines."


"I'm married, 34 years old and I have no kids. Taking the pill was such a hassle so I decided to get the Mirena. It was very painful when it was inserted,then had cramping for the rest of that day! For the first 6 weeks I spotted off and on and then my periods just stopped. I still got cramps every few months, but never needed to take anything. The 5th and final year of me having Mirena, I started to spot monthly. I called my OB, they just said that the levonorgestrel wears off over time. I made the decision that I was going to have another one put in. Taking the old one out didn't hurt at all, you feel a little pressure. Inserting the new one was less painful but still uncomfortable. It's been 4 days and I still have a little cramping but overall HAPPY."


"I don't think this drug deserves such a low rating. Most people don't realize this isn't a benzo; it will NOT make you drowsy or "loopy." That can lead to frustration and tossing/turning in bed waiting to feel that effect. Instead it is more like a light switch. One minute you're laying in bed, before you know it you're WIDE awake the next morning. I used to fight to wake up at noon after sleeping for 9+ hours. Now I wake up on my own after 6-7hrs and feel more alert and ready to get up than ever. No nightmares, no hangover, this drug has tremendously improved my quality of life. If your doc recommends it, just TRY it and go from there. And remember people are more apt to leave reviews if they've had a bad experience rather than a good one."


"I started taking 10mg daily about 2 years ago.  It has made me less stressed on a daily basis and has decreased any anxiety I had about the little things in life.  I used to be paranoid about a lot of minor things and that paranoia has gone away almost completely.  My moods were "down " at least 2 weeks out of 4 in my cycle.  I thought this would help me feel more upbeat, along with eliminating the anxiety.  At first I felt tired but after a couple of months, but after 2 months I was back to my normal self.  I recommend this medicine to anyone who feels daily anxiety and stress and long-lasting (2 weeks at a time) mood swings."


"This is my first day on Pristiq and I am having the worst side effects. First, I noticed a huge decrease in my appetite. Headache all day, clenched jaw, crying, irritable, a little aggravation. I don't know if I should stick this out or not. I was really hoping that this would help since I suffer from depression, anxiety, and OCD. I don't want to give up."


"Has lowered triglycerides-also cholesterol and so far no side affects."


"I don't have acne issues, my cycles are the same painful and heavy. But my only issues that I can't deal with are the mood swings, bad dreams and tiredness. I've been taking it for 2 months now and my attitude SUCKS! I don't even want to do things I enjoy. And there is absolutely no sex drive! I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one having these issues. I was starting to think I was crazy."


"This summer - July of 2015 - will be exactly 5th year as I've had my mirena. I had it inserted 3 months after having my 2nd child and it took no more than 10 min for my Dr to do it.
I loved having mirena for 5 years as I didn't have to worry about birth control at all!
The only minus is that for first year or two I had irregular bleeding or to be correct spotting.  It wasn't really a period but every couple of weeks I'd have to use slim daily pads for couple of days at a time. Still, it is much much better than having regular painful periods and to worry about birth control every day.

So, I'm having my removed in a month and probably will give my uterus a rest for 2-3 month (if it's necessary I don't know... Maybe not) and get another one."


"When I used rogain for the first time I instantly started to see results within 2 weeks My hair was filling in and strengthening but when I reached my third bottle in the case, I notice it smelled a little stronger then the others did and it dried and made my hair weaker then slowly start to fall out."


"Have been taking oxycodone IR 15 mg for almost 3 years now one tablet every four hours for chronic pain.  It helps for my back pain.  If it was not for this medication I would not be able to work. I have had very few side effects...mainly slight itching.  It has helped me so much."


"I have been taking this medicine now for 6 weeks and am experiencing tremendous flushing with it. So far it hasn't helped my blood pressure go down much. Doctor says give it a little while longer. One day I almost passed out, got light headed and felt like I was in another dimension! Doctor says he can't say for sure it was a side effect of this medicine. I will keep trying it for awhile longer."


"I had the Synvisc 1 over a year ago in my left knee, I work 12 hour days and am on my feet a lot. I am still satisfied with the results."


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"I have had a couple of automobile related auto accidents over the years that have caused severe spinal issues. 1 cervical laminectamy, two fusions and numerous procedures later spanning almost 2 decades. Robaxin is the one drug that I can count on for spasm relief. Over the years various doctors have tried to put me on other medicines but I always came back to the one that worked quickly and without fail."


"I thought I was going to die from the flu. Had it for right around 48 hours when I was able to find one of those speed clinics that can get it for you. Felt 100% better within 24 hours. It's amazing."


"I'm glad this works for some, but it made me manic. I finally discontinued after a week and a half because I had gotten no asleep and had heart palpitations."


"I purchased the topical cream  to help with pain from a canker sore in my mouth. I applied the medication myself, putting the tube over the affected area. I didn't see how much came out, so I could've given myself too much. But, immediately, I started dealing with an increase in saliva that became uncomfortable and made it hard to sleep. I tried to rinse my mouth with water multiple times, but it left my throat feeling clogged up with saliva. Even now, after several hours sleep, the symptoms persist,  leaving an uncomfortable feeling in my mouth. I'm just hoping I didn't swallow too much and cause any damage. My recommendation: use very very small amounts, or not at all."


"I started saxenda  on September 16 with 226 lbs now I weight 198 lbs I lost 28 lbs in six weeks!!! No side effects i just  feel a bit hungry at times before bed. I did changed  my diet,no wine,sweets or junk food,also I try to avoid carbs, instead I eat lots of fruits, vegetables and protein in small portions. I alternate the medication every other day 1.8 to 2.4 in the morning.
So far Saxenda has been the best I ever tried. October 28 2016"


"This is my first time taking any form of birth control and I decided on the patch because it has the least invasive side effects out of all forms I've researched. So far I'm enjoying it. I've had a few negative experiences. During my first three days, my appetite was demolished, mainly because any and everything I consumed made me nauseous and I also had a pounding headache. Oh and I bled for nearly a month. I might even be a bit bitchier. But now everything is back on track. During my first cycle on this system my flow was lighter and only lasted 5 days (typically its 10 days). I also lost a bit of weight. My appetite for food reduced and interesting enough my taste palette has been towards healthier options lately. I'm fine with this."


"The side effects were intolerable. It caused esophageal reflux and melena."


"I love this medicine. It has helped so much with the arthritic pain. No side effects for me. I have eye check ups every six months. Give a try!"


"Started Contrave Monday morning and decided today it's not for me. I was looking for help with weight loss, but side effects far outweigh results for me. I asked my wife and kids to notice if I acted any differently and almost immediately, they said I was grumpy. I felt short tempered, and agitated after day one. I also had a TERRIBLE time sleeping this week. Night one, I went to sleep at 10:30, I was wide awake at 1:08! I kept checking the clock until falling asleep close to 5:00. Maybe lack of rest contributed to impatience? Wednesday, I felt a little foggy, even wondered if I should be driving. Yesterday was last straw, I nitpicked my wife half the day over things we usually laugh about. Weight loss 2 lbs. Too mad to eat. No magic pill."


"I went on Chantix for five weeks in on fat Tuesday 2016 it was 10 years since I had a cigarette, the most amazing thing is that I've never missed a day of smoking.

 Though I had no side effects my daughter tried it and told me that she had contemplated suicide so she stopped using it immediately and all was well. We did discover later that she had ADD which may have contributed to the side effect."


"My bald head, forehead, and face have the actinic keratosis spots to be treated. I tried one laser peel and it did well for about 6  months. It was painful and the recovery was as well. I tried Efudex cream several times and had some success. I am on the Zyclara now for 7 days with just some itching, redness and minor swelling. I made the mistake of being in the sun for 5 hours on the sixth day and had to skip the treatment one night due to some pain. Some sores have began to appear like old zits. It wont be pretty for several weeks but it should be worth it to avoid cancer."


"I have been on escitalopram for 10 years, I am in full blown menopause, and my anxiety and depression has increased, the doc has put me on sertraline 50mg, I'm on day 4 and feel sick and keep having bouts of tearfulness, just wandering how long it has took for this to pass, I hate having this all over again"


"I have been on regular pills for about 25 years without issue.  I just finished my first pack of this and am not sure I want to start my second.  I have been so irrationally angry, stressed and depressed this last month. Angry over little things to the point of not sleeping several nights. I honestly was very concerned about what was happening to me. Also had very sore nipples and am super hungry all the time.  So happy to find that others experienced this and I'm not losing my mind!!!  I did not get my period which is usual for me but I do have cramps."


"To answer Whynotme's question and anyone else who is questioning Suboxone in your first few days of taking it... we are all different and our bodies react differently to certain things and at different times. So if you just started taking Suboxone and aren't feeling 100%, no worries, you soon will. The first few days for me were rough. First, I was violently vomiting because of the strength (I was addicted to 10mg Vicodins, about 3-5 per day for well over 5 yrs). So Suboxone was kinda strong for me. Second, I didn't feel fantastic right away but very soon after, I felt better than that. I got my life back, finishing up 2 yr degree, and feel great! Do it and get your life back!"


"I am a 23 year old male 175lbs, on Adderall 20mg XR. Great tool. Motivation and self-esteem awesome boost. Focused and better moods. Persistent anxiety lessened. Some grogginess but manageable so long as you eat appropriately. Minor loss of appetite.  Been on Strattera and Lexapro in past, no comparability to Adderall XR!  Absolutely recommend to others and parents."


"18 years.  I switched to pristiq after paxil and Wellbutrin.  I took a gene sight test that predicted me to have the least amount of side affects with pristiq (which I highly recommend). I had almost no side effects.  After the pristiq started to kick in I felt alright, not too great or severely depressed.  I did feel well enough to go to school (I couldn't on Paxil).  However after about a month I noticed a shift; I felt a lot better than usual at times and at others I felt depressed.  I also have had racing thoughts and mood swings become more common. I became worried I had bi polar disorder. I told my psychiatrist this and he believed it was coming from pristiq. Coming off has been a hard.  My mind has been in a fog, hot flashes, flu like symptoms"


"I took this pill for 2 months. I couldn't take it, I had nausea and vomiting. The only good thing was that I lost 20lbs when I was on it."


"So far so good. It's only been a month but I've felt pretty normal since I started. I've actually lost a couple of pounds without changing anything in my diet or exercise routine. Hoping for that breast increase that everyone is talking about. Only negative comment is maybe a little more emotional than I was the past five years with the Mirena, but the IUD killed my sex drive and I feel being slightly sensitive at times is a fair trade for getting that sex drive back. Overall pleased!"


"I have been on Cymbalta now for almost a year and I feel great. The downside is the isomnia but no other side effects."


"So far I have been taking Chantix for two weeks and it has been great.  I set a quit date for one week after I started taking the pills but since I ran out of smokes a day early, reset my quit date to one day earlier than originally planned.
I would not be telling you the truth if I said that I did not get cravings to smoke from time to time. I will tell you that the cravings are not strong and pass in a tolerable amount of time.
I know that there is more to quiting smoking than taking a pill and getting over the chemical addiction, but there is also a years long habitual addiction to consider.  So as the pill is helping me very well with my chemical addiction, I know it is up to me to break the habit."


"I struggled with severe postpartum anxiety and depression for two years after my daughter was born. I went to therapy but was still struggling. I didn't want to take medication for a very long time, because I just didn't want to be a "medicated mom." I always thought it would get better. It didn't and I was exhausted. I am taking only 10mg of lexapro now (therapeutic dose is considered 20mg) and I'm staying at 10. My life is COMPLETELY different. I feel joy and happiness again, my anxiety is gone, I sleep well, my sadness and anger are gone. It is life changing and I can't believe I didn't do it sooner. And I'm actually a better, happier mom now! Give yourself a chance to get better. Mild side effects at first - mild nausea and headache."


"I love the drug but I am experiencing EXCESSIVE Weight Gain.

I began the medication in November 2007.  To date, I have gained 30 lbs.  Some of my now FAT clothes have gotten too tight.:(

Has anyone else experienced this problem??"


"Side effect: pacing alot, facial movement."


"This is my second birth control, I started off with Microgestin and it worked okay for me but my periods were extremely irregular and my breasts were so sore that even slightly touching them on accident would hurt a lot. Now that I've been through a full pack of Lutera, I really do like it. Other than the fact that I seem to cry at every little thing and seem to irritate a little more easily, my period was on point this month, and it lasted only 4 days. Although before I started, I cramped really terribly, I'm thinking that since it was my first month on Lutera, that should subside as my body gets used to it. My skin is the clearest it's ever been, my breasts grew a little, I gained a little weight, but it seems to work for me quite nicely!"


"When taking this medication I developed a fever, reddening of the eyes even more pain and I wasn't able to hold anything down which ended up in a prolonged stay in the hospital."


"Started taking this a few days ago and the difference is unreal. No more pain, can eat what I want (no dairy and no gluten made no difference)
I'm taking this med for nerve pain and this added bonus is amazing."


"My OB suggested a Skyla for me after Mononessa threw me into some depression and fatigue around August 2016 (exactly a year, now). Had no issues up until the last couple months of having it.

Sure, the painful acne started up quickly: My face has been a mess of grease no matter how many times I washed it, what soap I used, etc. I was willing to put up with the skin issues if that if it meant I was covered.

But the last couple of periods have lasted nearly two weeks, have had more cramps, the acne is getting much worse and starting to show up on more of my body! I'm not going to pay $50 for skincare meds either. So, I'm not going to look on the bright side anymore and get it removed this week if I can."


"This is the one medication I can rely on to clear up my conjunctivitis.  It is fast and effective."


"works in literally 10 minutes, best headache pill I have ever tried. I recommend this to everyone."


"I don't always stay asleep through the night, but enough that I'd say it is worth it. I have had some odd experiences while taking this medication. I experienced sleep eating, sleep online shopping, sleep talking on the phone. Completely bizarre! These things can be easily avoided now I am aware it happens. I have been taking this for about 2 years and have had no addictive issues with this medication. It is the only thing that works outside of the benzodiazepines, which are addictive."


"1 star for the inexpensive cost, no stars for its use.  36 hours and no results."


"I have been taking Contrave 6 months.  I have lost 65lbs total.  It did take a few weeks to fully take effect as expected.  I did experience some sleeplessness so I moved up my second dose to late afternoon and the problem went away.

I think these diet drugs have different levels of effectiveness on different people.  I tried Belviq and it didn't do anything for me but I know people who have had success with it."


"I have been on YAZ for only a week now and my skin is really clearing up!  This is after trying antibiotics and topicals for a year with little to no help.  Made me a little moody and tearful and tired the first couple of days but it seems my body has already gotten used to it.  Haven't been bloated or anything. If you are breaking out around your chin/jawline/neckline area it is probably hormonal and you should try YAZ"


"So I am not on any form of birth control (I use fertility awareness as I have been doing this for the past 3yrs very successfully) and my partner and I don't use condoms. This particular day, I had not realized it was my "ovulation day" and thus had unprotected sex with him (he does not pull out). It was 60hrs later when I did remember and rushed to take Plan B. Because I already know I ovulated  (100% sure), I was unsure if Plan B would be effective. It was the most nerve-wrecking 2 weeks of my life but Plan B did work! So even if you do take it after ovulation, it's still a chance Plan B makes the uterus inhospitable for the embryo to implant and grow. Best wishes to everyone who may have a similar experience!"


"I started feeling better within a half of a day. This was good because I had been suffering for 6 days trying to get into the doctor. I feel much better now with no side effects. I had a terrible reaction in the past to Cipro so I was happy to try another medicine that worked better for me."


"Fentanyl saved my life pre-back surgery.  The sublingual fentanyl literally is the best pain reliever (severe pain relief only! Not for mild to moderate pain) more than Kadian, Norco, Oxy.  I was in so much pain Fentanyl got me through it, back surgery was a success and life is moving on; almost pain free."


"I've used regular and migrane vesions of Excedrin and they have both work effectively.  The pain relief is realized within 15 minutes of taking.  I swear by this product and have used countless others when I did not have Excedrin at my disposal.  I highly recommend this product."


"after reading all the comments I thought I'd asked a question, I just start taking venlafaxine yesterday, last night I notice my tummy was upset, got up this morning with a mild headache, is this normal."


"UPDATE: I have now been on the Kyleena for almost 3 months. I have not had a period since I got it inserted, nor have I spotted since the first week. I have only experienced cramps and a appetite increase. So far it has worked great for me. I hope it stays this way!! I hope it works for you ladies as well :-)"


"I have a lot of faith in belviq. I will be starting the drug twice a day tomorrow morning. I'll post something every week. Wish me luck :)"


"I started taking Lutera about 4 months ago.  I haven't had too many side effects, but the ones that I have had affect sex which is the reason for taking the pill.  I think my acne has cleared up, no real weight gain, some mood swings, but not very many or severe.  The biggest issue has been my period not being regular.  I've started it over two weeks early and it has lasted the enitre time.  Lately I've been having more brown spotting about a week before my period, it's lasted the entire week, and then my regular period starts.  Other then issues with spotting and my period starting early each month, the pill has been fine.  Hopefully the spotting will stop soon or I'll need to switch to an entire new pill."


"Brief review due to character limit:
Inserted: Feb 2014
Removed: Feb 2017

Insertion: After numbed it's painless.
Week after: great arm pain for 1 week.

Year one: constant light bleeding (pantyliner) all year long.

Year two: Sporadic light periods lasting 1-1.5 months, then 2-3 week time of no period.

Year three: Sporadic heavy-moderate periods lasting 3 weeks avg, then 2-3 weeks of no period.

End of year 3 (last 4 months): Prescribed pill BC on top of Nexplanon->regulated my periods:
3 weeks w/pill hormone = no period.
1 week no hormone = period.
Bad acne b/c so much hormone

TL/DR (Too long/Didn't read)
VERY sporadic/long lasting periods
When not on period BC worked as intended
Not removed earlier b/c didn't have insurance
Removed and switched to pill BC"


"I used the pill for 1 month and 9 days. I did not get my period the first month. But had cramps for weeks, which was the reason for beginning this pill in the first place. I gained 10 pounds, then lost it the week I was off, then gained it back again after the first 7 days of the 2nd pack. I had no interest in doing anything. I would be angry or I would cry. I cried everyday, for no reason. When I would cry hysterically for hours at a time is when I threw them in the garbage. I know they say it takes 3 months to get regulated, it is just not worth it. I would rather feel happy, then hinder cramp pain which only lasted a few days anyways."


"I only took spiro 100mg for 10 days it was working but I was ill. After 4 days I was so dizzy with tachycardia, a year after stopping I still have the tachycardia... has anyone else suffered with this please?"


"took gianvi for about two years and felt it made me too emotional and not myself, but my skin was glowing. So I stopped taking it thinking my skin would be fine. After four ish months my skin was so gross and bumpy i told my geino i wanted new birth control for acne and she prescribed me tri sprintec. The pharmacy has given me tri prefivin and now tri nessa (bc theyre generics) this is my fourth month and my cystic acne has gotten worse. One day i forgot to take my pill and woke up the next morning with like 6 new cystic pimples on my forehead. I also have little bumps still on my face that are like little white heads especially all over my chin its terrible and looks dreadful in the sun. my chest and back are cleared but face is not."


"I have been taking this medication for about 5 weeks now. Regarding the migraines, I have only had one and this is because I was over tired (not a trigger but felt terrible and it was more a bad headache). I suffer from cluster headaches/migraines and have done since about the age of 12 for about 25 years (now 38). Pretty healthy otherwise, normal weight, would like to lose 7lbs (like most) but had Xmas weight to shift. I was put on 25mg a day - at night. Wow, did I experience the crazy side effects! But, these were to be expected. Appetite reduced, about 7lb lost, until Easter...5 day binge! But, hope to get back on track. Will report back soon"


"Off and on all my life I've been bothered by Yeast infections and have never found anything better than the Vagistat. Esp. since it's a one time treatment and you're done with it.  BUT also the fact that it's not only beneficial for the Candida strain but also some of the rarer resistant types of yeast that are often missed. It might irritate for that day but it works and well worth it in my opinion. Thanks for letting me have some input.

D.T."


"I've had Skyla since July 2015, and I really love it! Insertion was painful, but it was over quickly. I took the day and the day after off of work and just slept through the pain. My periods are much lighter now, and I don't cramp at all. I've gained 10ish pounds and my skin is breaking out, but that could be unrelated as I am stressed out right now! I highly recommend Skyla."


"I gained 50 lbs on Depakote, also makes me lazy, since 2007."


"Growing up my periods were always irregular. First, they came randomly throughout the year and lasted about 7 days w/ minimal cramps. I'd probably have 3 cycles a year. Then I experienced the polar opposite. I would have a period 3 months at a time then stop the rest of the year. Things worsened and 3 months became 6, so I reached out to a doctor and they suggested this.

Now, my periods are regular, light, short (4-5 days), no cramps, but I will still get this one bump under my chin (I've experienced this same bump before microgestin). This isn't a problem. It typically goes away and my skin is back to normal until next month. I've noticed that I get food cravings now. All in all, I've had a good experience. No nausea, pain, or bad acne."


"My son has IGA deficiency.  This was the second antibiotic given for his ear infection.  His fever did not return but the infection continued."


"I am only 17, but after having suffered moderate to severe depression and after trying several different medications, I began taking Abilify.  It has worked extremely well and I have only had one "meltdown" since.  I am very happy with it and have not noticed any side effects."


"I developed a very specific form of OCD in my early 50's that is commonly described as "Ear Worms".  It is where a song or a snippet of a song gets stuck in your head and keeps playing over and over.  It got so bad it was literally driving me insane.  I would have a snippet playing nonstop for WEEKS!  Day and night (kept me awake until I fell asleep from exhaustion).  Played at work CONSTANTLY where I couldn't focus.  I would be in meetings unable to pay attention because I would have a song blaring over and over in my head.  After ramping up doses, I settled at 100mg/day of Zoloft which has SAVED MY LIFE!  It works!  I can listen to music again and not yell at my wife when she sings.  And I have no side effects."


"I've been on birth control for a while now due to horrendous cramps and excessively heavy cycles. And I've always been an anti-kid-having lady so hey it works for me. So I ended up switching from the nuva ring (which I loved) to the Mirena. I'm not going to complain about pain because we're all different and to be honest, it really wasn't terrible, a little discomfort. But I've had my Mirena for a little over 2 years now and I've gained 40-50 pounds with no change in diet, I have absolutely no energy for anything (I work and go to school full time), and I'm recently married with no sex drive. At first the Mirena was a God send, no period, no pill, no hassle or worries. But now I'm counting down the days this evil thing is gone."


"Better than Lupron for side effects. I'm not a smoker and I don't have family history of blood clots, so this is a good pain control method for endometriosis & pelvic pain.  Over 5 years my breast size got too big, so big my back is sore and I have 2 bulging discs.  Went from 36D to 36G.  Sex drive is fine, first month only is bad side effects (moody, moody, moody). lighter periods. lost 10 pounds over 5 years (not patch related, I'm guessing). Happy with this drug except for breast size problem."


"After insurance (which covers it) and Nova Prescription Card, the cost is $30/month.

On Saxenda: 6 weeks now (was already dieting before Saxenda).

 Lost 5% of body mass on Saxenda(11 pounds) so far. Plan to lose 10% or more while on this. Food cravings have ceased, and food tastes better while eating it, and satiety is quicker than before. If it continues likes this achieving health and weight goals will be easy. Like others went from having diarrhea before to normal or mild constipation on Saxenda.

My feet and hands sometimes feel cold now, don't crave food. If I do not diet, I will not lose weight even with Saxenda. But Saxenda makes the fight to lose weight easy. Very easy to use too, was surprised by that."


"I had to have my implant taken out I had it put in 2 years ago and since then I have gained 40LBs that I haven't been able to get rid of like I used to and have been agitated and moody no one tells you the first 6-8 months you can't even have sex because you're constantly bleeding and spotting.  It was good birth control but the side effects are in my book not worth it. I also had hair loss and countless other side effects which may not be linked to this but since they have stopped after 2 weeks of having it out I'm guessing that it was the implant. Strongly do NOT recommend!! I also know someone else who had the nexplaton and she got PREGNANT and had a miscarriage wile having the implant she has since had it removed. I suggest you do to..."


"I was slowly suffering from anxiety (through high school) and never really knew it. About 3 years ago (age 29) I began to have anxiety and panic attacks after a vet visit with my cat. I seizured from the anxiety of being in the vet office and from then on for about a year the anxiety turned into panic attacks at work, meetings, car, home. It wasn't until I finally had a full on panic attack (felt like a heart attack) and had to go to hospital that I was prescribed Lexapro. I did not want to accept the fact that I needed to take medicine for something psychological. I always tried to fight things with my mind. Over the past 2 years I am glad I was prescribed Lexapro. It has completely changed my anxiety. I still have occasionall anxiety but no attacks. Main side effect was low sex drive."


"I have take this for oth chronic pain and withdrawal from opiates. Started because brand name was too expensive when I lost insurance. So very good if you don't have insurance because selfpay (~$1.56-$1.89) is better than brand ($8-9). Took one brand that worked well but today was provided with "460" on tab; not a huge fan of taste. Otherwise, effective and cost is good."


"Like many other reviewers, I too was switched by my pharmacy from Aviane to Orysthia. I decided to give it a try because my doctor said that they both had same ingredients and made by the same company. I never experienced any side effects from Aviane, even when first taking them. Since I've been switched to Orysthia, I've experienced all the unpleasant side effects: nausea, massive weight gain, (95 lb to 101 lb) breakouts and major mood swings. "


"Celexa worked really well for me, in terms of stabilizing my mood. I actually felt really happy and thought with clarity for once! But I had to stop taking it because the side effects are just extremely unpleasant. I wasn't able to achieve an erection and if I did I wasn't able to orgasm. I also had this sedated like feeling. My body temperature would increase. But I also felt emotionless at the same time if that makes any sense. I found it hard to respond to my partners emotions. Everything was just on a cloud for me. Someone could have insulted me and I would have been alright with it."


"3 years straight and no mishaps. "


"I'm having this thing removed in two weeks. I had it inserted a week or two after having my second baby and have only had two months where I have not been bleeding or spotting, and that was because they put me on birth control pills to "regulate" things. It's also given me terrible mood swings and headaches. This is by far the worst birth control I have ever been on."


"I've been on Mononessa for approximately 17 months to treat PCOS and prevent pregnancy.

PROS
1) Consistent periods
2) Little to no cramping
3) No spotting
4) No increase in acne

CONS
1) Digestive problems

This has been the most troubling issue.  Mononessa aggravated my constipation and no amount of exercise or dietary restrictions can alleviate this issue.  See below.

2) Weight gain

I lost about 8 - 10 lbs after the first 4 months of taking the pill but I've been steadily gaining weight since then.  In fact, I've surpassed the weight I was prior to starting Mononessa (> 10 lbs) despite a healthy diet and exercise.

3) Hair loss (from the scalp)

I had to get another cover for my shower drain because it was so bad."


"I have had this twice, both times it made me mildly nauseous and did nothing for the pain.  The first time was when I made a trip to the emergency room for a migraine. It was a terrible migraine.

 After about 15 minutes of me screaming and wailing in the emergency room it started to wane. It was very mild by the time the doctor came in to talk to me.  But he still gave me an injection of dilaudid.  And even for the mild headache it didn't help at all.

 Second time was after hysterectomy. I had excruciating pain from trapped gas under my ribs near my liver.  Nurses kept telling me to press my pain med dispensing button,  and I was already. But it wasn't even taking the edge off."


"I have suffered with severe health anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder related to this anxiety for about 6 years. I would spend countless hours a day googling symptoms and doing certain health related rituals, and it was taking over my life. I finally talked to my doctor at the urging of my family and ended up on 50 mg of Zoloft.  I didn't want to take it because part of my health anxiety is a fear of any type of medication. After about 3 weeks of it sitting untouched in my cabinet I started to take it. I didn't feel strange - no side effects. Maybe a little more sleepy at night? After about 3 weeks on Zoloft I noticed that I didn't have the urge to Google health symptoms anymore and I would *forget* to do some of my daily rituals."


"Had to decrease dose to 300mg 1 x per day due to increase in liver enzymes. Not effective at this dose. "


"I've had allergies all my life, and they get especially bad in the summer. I get completely stuffy and I can't breathe from my nose at any time, regardless of what I am doing. If I take this, they get a better, but not completely gone. My doctor also added Fluticasone and now my allergy symptoms are completely gone. Claritin-D, Allegra-D and Zyrtec-D just didn't help."


"I was diagnosed as bipolar in 1987.I've always been treatment resistant. Nothing and I mean no meds have ever helped me before.I've tried everything over the years only to have bad side effects and no relief. ECT was actually being recommended to me then my Dr put me on a Zyprexa/ Prozac combination and for the first time in my life I've gotten relief from my symptoms and no side effects. I can finally think clearly. I feel like a totally new person a much better one."


"Great for me. Increase my attention and help decrease my sleeping mood during a day."


"I wish that I had never heard of this medication.  I have been on it for about 6 months now and it has destroyed me and my families life.   I can't do anything that I was doing before I started this.   I was very happy, active, love to work and really enjoyed playing with my grandchildren and taking vacations with all of my family.   I don't know what I would have done if it had not been for my wonderful husband of 52 years.   I have so much pain all over my entire body and I feel so miserable all the time.  My husband has had to take over the house cleaning , cooking and shopping.  It is also impossible to sleep because of pain in both hips and back. I am also loosing a lot of my hair now. Prolia has taken the prize for being the worse med ever"


"I had migraine from age of 10 to age 26 when my doctor prescribed inderal 10 mg morn and eveng. No migraines since . Now I am 72 whenever I feel there is a trigger I swallow inderal and as well. works gr8 for migraine.
it has terrible side effects too.i started getting nightmares after the first month of starting inderal.to this day the night mares continue.i feel sleepy the whole day and gained weight which went out of control.
i can tolerate the side effects but happy no more migraine."


"Norco 10/325 has worked well for me. I started using Vicodin 500 mg, which I got immune to very quickly. My doctor switched me to Norco 500 mg. Also got immune to this. So they put me on Norco 10/325 and I haven't had any problems since then. They work wonderfully. I take them every 4 hours. That's been 2 years ago."


"The main issue I had with this is the side effects. It caused my hands and feet to tingle and feel numb for hours on end. It made me drowsy and extremely moody due to it. I'm not sure if it really worked because after two weeks I stopped taking Topamax because the side effects were so intense."


"I have problems falling asleep and staying asleep. Halcion works really well and I have been taking 0.25mg once a night for the past 5 years and I have never needed to increase the dose. I sometimes only take half a pill and it works okay. I've tried ambien and lunesta but they didn't work as well. I have noticed memory problems and short term memory loss over the years and think it may be caused by the long term daily use but I'd rather get good sleep. Insurance only covers 10 pills so I just pay out of pocket to get 30 pills."


"Fantastic after smoking for over 20 years and 2 packages a day I took Zyban. No side  effects. On the 5th day I   stop...15 years  ago. I follow  the  directions, clean my house, my clothes, my car,..took the medicine for 3 months. I picked up the day to stop smoking. I do recommend Zyban  100%."


"I have been using Depakote for nearly eight years now and has kept my mania episodes under control. The only thing is I have weight gain from using this medication but thats a small price to pay.

thank you"


"I am a 59 year old male, HIV  and have used Androgel successfully for years to help with energy, depression and libido. My insurance company forced me to switch to Testim in January, and I really dislike this. Its hard to wash off my hands after application to my chest and shoulders; it has a distinctive odor that clashes with colognes and causes Allergic reactions in scent sensitive friends; it only dries to a sticky tacky surface that sticks to my shirts, stains my clothes, and the tubes it comes in are harder to use than Androgel packets or the pump."


"I experienced what is described as "blue/purple finger(s)" in my left hand. After an intensive vascular examination, this was determined to be caused by vascular spasms. After being prescribed Trental by my doctor. The blue/purple condition of my hand fingers returned to normal skin color in about two or three days. There were no noticeable side effects and when I stopped taking the medication, the condition did not return to "blue/purple" and to date remains a normal skin color."


"At a lower dosage, this worked well for my husband's diabetic foot pain. A higher dosage switch caused him to lose 4 days of memory, during which he was confused, completely off balance, at times delusional, dizzy, as well as talked and walked and ate in his sleep. We will be discussing this with his GP. He went from a 300 mg to an 800 mg. "


"Extremely disappointed.

Can't keep food down but gained 5lbs"


"Weight loss, more energy, much less anxiety and stress, no mood swings. I do feel shaky in the morning and at night and don't sleep quite as soundly."


Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infection

"I am starting on my second week of a 28 day regimen of Zyvox. I have had a Staph infection for over a year that will go away after being lanced, and then come right back in a different place. So far, the infection is gone, and am praying that it doesnt come back. There has been some nausea, stomach aches, and being more tired than normal. Would take that any day over the pain of a severe Staph infection."


"So far I have been taking Chantix for two weeks and it has been great.  I set a quit date for one week after I started taking the pills but since I ran out of smokes a day early, reset my quit date to one day earlier than originally planned.
I would not be telling you the truth if I said that I did not get cravings to smoke from time to time. I will tell you that the cravings are not strong and pass in a tolerable amount of time.
I know that there is more to quiting smoking than taking a pill and getting over the chemical addiction, but there is also a years long habitual addiction to consider.  So as the pill is helping me very well with my chemical addiction, I know it is up to me to break the habit."


"Everyone I know is scared of implanon, I don't know why! I've had mine in for a year & a half & I've had the best experience. I have not gotten pregnant"


"I'm on 200 mg at night. I know it's more than most people. I have chronic pain from degenerative bone disease plus I'm bipolar. This med is old school but it has helped me more than any of the newer meds. It is worth trying if other meds haven't helped."


"After being terrified of blood tests for years, I finally had one after my fainting got worse and I thought it'd be smart to check it out, I always knew it'd be lack of iron because I'm not a fan of the foods that contain iron. I've been taking the ferrous sulphate for nearly 2 months now and although I feel so much more energetic and no longer get tired at the top of the stairs or faint, I often get awful stomach cramps of which I expect is due to the constipation but I can only describe them as being a whole lot worse then period pains and also a huge lack in appetite. I'm already underweight and I worry I'll get further complications due to not eating other types of food, but all in all the pill have made me feel so much more energised"


"This is the best medication ever. I have been using it since 1999."


"I have had migraines my entire adult life. When I got the most recent pain, the doctors were quick to call it a migraine. I felt like my head would explode, and I had none of the other side effects attributed to migraines. My doctor instead now calls it "severe head pain". I had it every other day for about a month. I actually called "911" at one point because I thought I was dying the pain was so horrible. When I was first given elavil I was skeptical since it was touted as an "anit-depressant". I took it, and the first three days I actually had to take naps because it made me so sleepy. On the fourth day I realized that although I still felt a little sleepy, I was now officially four days head pain free. It has been a Godsend."


"Belviq is the best thing that has ever happened to me. I stalked the web for a month before I tried it looking for the most detailed reviews, to ease my mind, so I'm here to provide one. Been on Belviq 1 1/2 weeks- down TEN POUNDS. How?!  you ask? No more cravings. When I want sweets? I turn to fruit. When I want salty? Cucumbers with a bit of salt. Usually a cup of food and I'm full, pushing the plate away. I keep to about 1,000 calories a day now, which is so easy to stay within, because I'm hardly ever hungry. No real side effects, felt a little dizzy first two days, but it passed quickly. Vivid weird dreams every night though! But I sleep like a rock.       BP and heart rate are down, and I have more energy. Go Belviq!"


"My sister was tested and has the MTHFR mutation. I have struggled with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and bowel problems since childhood. I have only been on Deplin for five days but I have never been so energized and just generally happy in my life. Finally I have hope for the future. Before I was unsure how long I could last because I knew all of my symptoms were slowly worsening. Now I feel like a little kid again. All I want to do is dance around and do handstands. Everything and everyone makes me laugh and life has never been so good.  My ADHD, depression(obviously) and IBS have dissipated, I have increased sex drive and metabolism and even my liver is detoxing again. THANK YOU DEPLIN"


"Drank my first pint within the first 30 mins and then within the hour I have totally destroyed the toilet. There was a slight rumble in stomach then the gates of heaven opened up. The taste is disgusting and I can't even describe it. Not looking forward to the second dose"


"I am a male with overactive bladder. Initially treated for prostrate problem, as usual for men, but I have no prostrate difficulty. Asked Dr. for Vesicare, afrter reviewing symptoms on internet sources. Vesicare is targeted at women by the drug co. Astellas, but I had the same symtoms. Started with the 5mg dose, and my symtoms significantly improved within first few days. Severe bathroom urges every hour or two. Woke up to pee several times at night, sometimes every 2 hours; miss a bathroom, and pee in pants. A week later after starting Vesicare, get up once a night, or not at all, and bathroom visits are once in 3-5 hours. Wow, got my life back. Only nasty side effect is constipation, cured by taking pill less frequently than daily."


"This was not the answer for me, I developed a bad rash and itching over my entire body and now my ears ring and that will never go away. Just from taking it for under a month."


"Was put on pimtrea for severe pmdd. I am 27 and have never been on birth control. The first week on the pill was terrible. I was sick to my stomach, bloated non stop and felt dizzy. Then magically, all the symptoms went away and I felt great. It is likely that I experienced the symptoms I did because I have never been on birth control. My body had to adjust to it. This medicine has saved me! Pmdd symptoms are minimized. No more horrible mood swings, and all of the symptoms associated with the pill. I am amazed and wish I would have tried this years ago."


"I have been getting cold sores ever since I was 5 years old. The sores would pop up, swell and scab over. It was incredibly embarrassing to go to school with scabs on my lips for up to 2 weeks. When I was 14 my doctor prescribed me with Valtrex.  It doesn't prevent the sores but does boost the healing time, and make them less painful. The healing time is only about 4 days!"


"I have been taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen for about 6 years -- then my insurance switched me to Tri-Spintec. Then a couple of months after that I was switched to Tri-Previfem by my insurance. My period last month was so light, I was thinking "yay!".. but I'm halfway through my pack this month and have started my period again. I'm going to guess it will continue into next week when I'm scheduled to have my period. I don't like this at all. Part of the reason I love birth control is I can be in control of my period and schedule things around its arrival (i.e., my wedding coming up). After reading these reviews, I'm going to talk to my pharmacist about going back to Ortho Tri Cyclen. Thanks for the reviews ladies."


"Medication induced constipation as well as gastroparesis:

Have tried every single laxative and Rx treatment for constipation so bad I'd feel sick. I take 8 mg of senna at night and it works wonders in 8 hours. Most importantly, it doesn't give me severe bloating which every other single laxative has in the past. I also take probiotics and use an electrolyte preparation as sometimes it works too well and I read somewhere, someplace that probiotics could help bloating.

I'm so sorry to read of many people's terrible experiences. Milk of magnesia is MUCH gentler than anything I've ever tried. Maybe some of you can try this for occasional constipation. It is very gentle and works without cramping but makes me bloated."


"I am 22 and I have been on this pill for about 5 months. I was on Yasmin/Ocella for about 4 1/2 years and I loved that  birth control! But I started to get ovarian cysts, which is common after taking a birth control for that amount of time. Since I've been on Loestrin, I have hated life! As of right now, I've been on my period for 3 weeks. I can't seem to lose weight after eating healthy and going to the gym 7 days a week.  My mood is horrible.  I am about to start Sprintec, although reviews for Sprintec aren't much better than this one. Every birth control reacts differently with every woman."


"I am a healthy 70 year old retired peace officer. I take medication for high blood pressure. Have tried Viagra and Levitra over the years with limited success. Hated to have to remember to take the pill a hour prior to sexual relations with my partner who is 16 years my junior and a challenger to keep up with in and of bed. Doctor recently prescribed Cialis 5 mg for daily use. All I can say is "where has this been all my life??" I take one pill daily at noon. I am ready, willing, and now, thanks to Cialis, able, to perform almost immediately. I feel as I did when I was a teenager. My erections are often and much, much stronger and last so much longer. This has to be the Fountain of Youth! Sure feels that way to me and to my partner."


"I've been on Junel Fe for 6 months. Since being on it, my periods don't last as long and are usually really light, I don't have severe cramping or severe nausea, haven't really spotted. The only bad thing in my experience is that I've gained 30 pounds in four months while taking this and so far no matter how hard I try, I can't seem to lose any of that extra weight. Believe me, I am making a huge effort to lose this weight. This medication is the only difference in my life that can account for the weight gain, unless I have some illness or medical problem that I am unaware of (I am only twenty years old with no medical history of any diseases in my family). Also, I have taken pregnancy tests and I am not pregnant."


"All I can say is Wow! This medicine is great! I have degenerative disc disease in my neck and lower back, as well as osteoarthritis in my hips and right shoulder (right shoulder is due to a broken humeral head and torn muscle from a 4-wheeler accident).  2 years ago I wrecked my 4-wheeler, so bad that I could not walk or even bathe myself for 2 weeks.  I have been in severe pain and have tried everything, including nerve block injections, and incredibly high pain medicines (including Valium and Oxycodone).  The doctor gave me this gel a week ago and said to use it for my neck.  My neck is doing great, and after reading all of these reviews I am going to try it on my hips and shoulder!"


"I had Liletta inserted on the 9th, it is now the 13th. I am a 27 year old woman with no children or pregnancies. It was a painful insertion and I did have a cold sweat after the procedure. I would not recommend working on the day of your procedure; I had the day off. I was on my period as is procedure for IUD insertion and it stopped about a day afterwards. I am not experiencing heavy bleeding or spotting. I just had sex with my boyfriend and he could not feel the strings or device. I am pleased with it and would recommend Liletta to friends or other women who are tired of taking pills every day. I know it is only a few days into having it but again I am experiencing NO HEAVY BLEEDING. I am certain my period will be almost non existent!!!"


"Anxiety spiraled out of control over just a month following 18 months of grief, job loss and moving. I couldn't leave the house and was prescribed Zoloft 12.5mg, the side effects were pretty bad (no appetite, trembles and night sweats) but within two weeks these side effects passed and I began returning back to my old self 6 weeks later. I slowly built up to 175mg over 6 months and stayed at that dose for 1 year. Now, two years later, I have almost forgotten about anxiety and have begun reducing very very slowly (about 12.5mg every couple of months). I'm now taking 137.5mg and feel good, thank you Zoloft."


"I can't say if it works or not because I just put it in about ten minutes ago but it burns so bad. I thought something was wrong and that I needed to go to the ER. Once I read most of the comments I've realized that most people die in pain when they use it. Currently soaking in the tub but still in a crap ton of pain. Won't be using this again because it hurts so bad"


"Just want to say that Claravis worked (40mg/2x/day). The dry lips were horrid and the first few months I hid out, but the end was totally worth it. To prevent other side effects, my doctor told me to drink 60 FL oz of electrolyte drink (i.e. Gatorade, Powerade, Smart Water). Good luck!"


"I've been on this medication for 4 months, and it's effectiveness is unrivaled to Copaxone and/or Rebif previously taken.  I have returned mentally and physically to state prior to diagnosis."


"I have ADD caused by major depressive disorder and stimulants have done wonders for me! However, Adderall makes me feel very anxious and panicky, and I don't like it at all. It lasts a long time and sometimes I can't sleep at night because of it. Overall, it's an alright choice. Might switch back to Vyvanse"


"I have been using lithium for over a year and it really made me like a normal me again in few months. I used to be very angry, anxious, sad and suicidal. Together with celexa. I was able to be like normal again but i gained 30lbs from my normal weight 110lbs. That is why i took one point off. I trained and just finished marathon. But my weight is not even a pound down. I just have my blood test done th today. Will see doctor tomorrow and see if i could reduce the dose for a better weight result."


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


"My doctor began prescribing klonapin1 mg 3 times a day when I was 23 years old to help treat anxiety and sleep disorders. I took the xanax for 11 years and it did help my symptoms although I did build up a tolerance pretty fast but kept at same dose. But when my doctor retired and a new doctor took over his practice I was abruptly discontinued the xanax. This was a dangerous thing to do. I began to go into withdrawals within one day without the xanax. The withdrawals were excruciating and lasted for weeks. I was in constant extreme anxiety. Sleep was nearly totally absent for more than two weeks. My thoughts started to become almost to the point of psychosis which also lasted for weeks. So never abruptly stop benzos unless medically supervi"


"I got the nexplanton about 6 months ago and DO NOT recemend it !!! , I knew one of the side effects would be weight gain and that was my biggest fear , I went gym 3 times a week and ate healthy , it was only then I realised none of it mattered and that only after 6 months I had put on 2 stone !!! I'm now very uncomfortable with my own body and can't wait to get it removed !!!!!"


"Have been taking Latuda for 6 months.Latuda is letting my nice self come out and be around people,be more social where as other meds dont really do anything.Without Latuda,I destroy relationships and am a very angry person.I dont like that about myself.Must take with 350 calories.For me,it doesnt make me sick.When I sleep I dont dream.
Everyday I feel a little jittery until I take it.
Major downside $50 per tablet not per bottle but I get it free from my provider.
Highly recommend it to anyone suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder but everybody is different.Thank God for Latuda its really changed my life for the better! I still have bad days but they are just once in a while not everyday like they used to be."


"I am 62 and never had any problem with pedal edema until I began having to take medications for 'severe restless leg syndrome' and my meralgia paresthetica. Suddenly I was experiencing such edema problems that not only were my ankles drastically swollen but the edema moved upward to involve my entire calf area bilaterally. After just one day taking furosemide there was almost no edema at all - and that was on just 40 mg. I am sure the furosemide is responsible for controlling the edema because if I miss even one day, the drastic ankle and calf edema returns.

This is one GREAT medicine."


"Had high Triglycerides for more than a decade.  Was on Niaspan for much of that time.  Little or no impact on my numbers (continually had 400 level Triglycerides or higher)

My daughter, a nursing student, suggested I look at something different.  Finally moved to Lopid.  Take 1 pill when I wake up, and one 30 minutes before my evening meal.

Since taking Lopid, I've not had a number higher than 150, and I'm eating what I want.
I realize that Niaspan might work for some.  But if it's not working for you, I strongly recommend trying Lopid."


"Three days ago I took 2 bisacodyl pills instead of one hoping it would help me to pass the big dinner I had that night. It says it works within 6-12 hours....it didnt. On the second day I started to cramp mildly then a small poo followed. The third day was TERRIBLE. I was cramping so bad I felt like I was going to vomit, I was cold all day and crying the cramps hurt so bad. On my way home from work I had to hold in a fart. It's a good thing I held it cause as soon as I sat on my toilet things turned into Niagara Falls. Good golly it was just straight poop and water. I took two Midol to help stop the cramping and it worked until now. "


"Solodyn was touted as being 'new' from my dermatologist after I tried many other antibiotics (Tetracycline, Minocycline, and Erythromycin all in various stages of potency). Even though Solodyn is really Minocycline, it's a extended release version of the antibiotic which is supposed to give a more consistent stream into your body.

After using the product for over six months I have noticed no further nodular outbreaks on my back or neck area. My chest has also calmed down about 80% from before (red nodes, cystic acne, now down to small red bumps here and there). It is EXPENSIVE. "


"I am having big success so far!  Have been on it 3 weeks and have lost 12 pounds. My cravings and food obsessions are gone. I feel "normal" again. Have had a few slight headaches but over all very pleased."


"Cleared me in the first week from 70 percent coverage

No side effects on week 6 now."


"I'm on day 5. This has been hard to go through but I think it's doable so far. For me it was hard to eat a full meal and then take 3 pills consecutively after. It was easier to eat a little, take 1 pill, wait 10-15 min, eat again, take another pill, then wait untill all 3 pills are gone. It was easier on my stomach and increased the amount I ate. As far as symptoms, I've experienced them all. Fruit, apple sauce, Cheerios and veggie sandwiches worked best for me. Get the apple sauce in the little pouches, you can recap them if you get full. I am 18 year old, 5'6", 120 lb female in case that means anything to anyone."


"I started using Sertraline HCL for my major depression.  I started out with 1/2 50mg pill for 1 week then switching to the entire pill from then on.  By the beginning of the 2nd week I noticed a better mood in general.  My husband also noticed a different in my moods.  So for mental clarity, etc. it was great.  The side effects, however, just became unbearable and I stopped taking it after 3 weeks.  Mild/temporary side effects were nausea for about 2 days during the first week then the sweating started.  By the start of the 2nd week I was sweating all the time.  My face broke out in huge pimples (not normal for me) and my neck itched like crazy!  Doctor told me to stop taking it and as quickly as it lifted my mood, it dropped it again."


"I am 47 years old I have been taking cialis 20 mg for last 4 years and it was given me rock rock hard erection 95% of the time after Cialis my life very Colorful and very enjoyable I m very confidant in front of my girlfriend 25"


"I started taking this medication for PCOS. I would suggest the XR to help with the side effects. Stick to it because the side effects are bad the first 1-2 weeks but after that it gets easier."


"38 male, Diabetic for 18 years ,high blood p and cholesterol. I workout 6 times a week and I'm in excellent shape but I gues my diabetes now is affecting my health especially down there.... My endocrinologist give a prescription for cialis 10 mg. and all I can say is OMG. Really good medication!!"


"After eight days I have no improvement at all, I asked my doctor to switch to levaquin."


"I'm only on day 2 of one pill in the morning. I have been loopy, tired and jittery both days. all day. Dry mouth is manageable but I was so nervous driving I did not go out today at all.

I'm 52, 5 '10" and 175lb with hypertension, high cholesterol and pre diabetes. I have a few more days in me but may have to do this on my own if I can't shake the high feelings."


"I started taking phentermine 37.5mg on Feb 28, 2017. I am 5'7, and weighed 264 pounds at the time. I did not loose much due to me being inconsistent with taking the pills. Once I became consistent accurately, in March I lost a total of 11 pounds for the month. (253).  In April, I was on a second refill, but someone stolen my pills, so I was not able to take anything for the month April. Refilled on May 13, 2017, weighed in at 258, I gained 5 pounds. On  May 24th, two weeks after taking the pill I lost 8 pounds  which put me down to 250. The main point of all this is to be consistent, with taking the phentermine,  exercise, eat your protein, and drink water water water water. I drink a gallon of water daily. I hope this helps someone!"


"Made me extremely emotional. Typically a happy person all the time, but these pills caused me to experience extreme depression and anxiety for the first time in my life. Made me a different person. In addition, my sex drive went way down. Definitely do not recommend. I am 4 months off of it and am still recovering from the anxiety and depression I experienced while on these pills."


"I've been suffering from fibromyalgia for over 10 years now..a few months ago I was stricken with Bell's palsy and was given a course of prednisone and Valtrex. Combined, it took away the palsy within a week but it also took away all my pain and stiffness. I've since learned that most people with Fibromyalgia have some type of herpes..herpes virus can also cause bell's palsy. There are many herpes viruses and not all show any outward symptoms. I highly suggest getting tested for all herpes viruses if you suffer from fibromyalgia. I'd bet dollars to donuts you have one type of herpes virus...like cold sores. The combo of low dose anti-inflammatory and the anti-viral is what works. I worked with my doc to find the lowest doses that worked."


"The condom broke and my boyfriend went to purchase the pill. When he got the pill, I took it about a hour after the condom broke. I'm about 278lb and it still worked for me!"


"For the last 10 years my fibromyalgia has has gone down hill. This medicine has given me some of my life back. I had horrible pain in my neck and back, fatigue, not sleeping, migraines, nervous stomach, and several other problems. I was ran though a battery of tests and no one could figure out why I was having all these problems and finally a DR said it sounded like Fibromyalgia. I was put on a small dose of nortiptyline (20MG) and within a week I was feeling somewhat better and within 2 weeks I felt almost normal again. This medicine has changed my life. I can finally do the things I used to do. I still get migraines and sometimes feel icky again but its not very often. I do get dry mouth a lot but I can deal with that over feeling like crap."


"I have battled depression with this for 30 years. Taken every medicine on market. I take this medicine with Xanax. Yes, I have diarrhea BUT I'VE ONLY TAKEN 1 TABLET AND I FEEL BETTER ALREADY. PLEASE KEEP WORKING. I CAN NOT BELIEVE IT JUST AFTER 1 PILL."


"I was put on Zyprexa after my dad got murdered.  It worked ok for that medicated Zombie feel. I took up to 20mg day. Gained so much weight that I wore a waist size 40 pants.  Had to stop after 6 years.  Doc told me to taper off it in 2 weeks!  NO BUENO!!!  Should have tapered off in a year+. Been in bed for 8+months with horrific post withdrawal symptoms. Never had heart problems before Zyprexa! Now I have afib and sinus tachycardia, and TD, involuntary muscle spasms are so painful! People notice when I stick my tongue out, biting it hours a day, sexy. Its killing me slowly as Eli Lilly makes $12Mil a day killing! I use Melatonin for sleep, is Z even approved for sleep? RESEARCH LIKE YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT, CUZ IT DOES!!"


"Hydrocodone causes me constipation constantly, but I need to use it if my pain spikes for my sciatica and arthritis.  I also wear a weekly Butrans 10 mg patch."


"I'm on this medicine to help with a current ovarian cyst but the side affects are pushing me to surgery if living like this is my option.  It makes me feel depressed and ready to cry at the drop of a hat, angry, mean, antisocial and it has absolutely killed my sex drive.  I'm on my fourth and last dose because I'm not feeling like this anymore!"


"I take this medication for Bipolar II and it has been amazing at stabilizing my moods. I no longer feel filled with rage and irritability and no longer have issues with impulsive thoughts.

The big problem that I am having with this medication is horrendous weight gain. I exercise at least three times a week and eat well, yet I have gained 20kg (44.09 pounds) in the 8 months that I have been on this medicine.

Another issue I have is vivid dreams. But I think this is just a sign of getting deep and sound sleep - something I could never achieve prior to taking this medicine.

It is amazing but a nightmare all rolled into one."


"I've been a fatty all my life. I can testify that Belviq has answered my prayers. I have lost 12 Lbs in 3 weeks. My appetite has been cut in half with little to no side effects. I am in love with Belviq."


"I was given this for pain associated with Crohn's disease and for a migraine during a hospital stay. It works great for pain, lasting longer than Dilaudid. Only down side is both times it made me throw up even though I was given anti nausea medication 30 minutes beforehand."


"Xanax for panic attacks saved my life. I had developed agoraphobia after 9 months or so of severe panic. I was prescribed Xanax for occasional use by a very smart doctor and just knowing I had them to rely on if I needed them was enough to end the cycle of panic. If you panic, they work quickly to end the attack. I know that people have trouble with withdrawal if they're used for too long. I did my best to breathe through the attacks and fend them off myself, but when I couldn't Xanax was a savior."


"I started Zoloft just two months ago. I had been depressed for nearly two years. It got to the point of planning a suicide. I decided to go get help and give life one more shot. The doctor prescribed Zoloft to me and it has made all the difference. I really started noticing a change after the first month. There's a complete change in my attitude and outlook on life. It may have saved my life."


"Applied Jublia religiously for 12 months. I would say there was a slight improvement, but not worth the duration and cost of treatment."


"This medication is prescribed 10/350mg up to 4 times per day - or as needed.  I normally take it 3 times per day.  It is the only medication that has not caused stomach bleeding problems as aspirin did; has not caused liver damage as Tylenol did; and has not caused kidney necrosis/nephritis as Advil did."


"I have been on Seasonique for a month and a week and I am having the worst time of my life! I am on BC due to an endometriosis flare-up, soreness during sex and hormonal changes in my system. I have never taken this particular pill before; I was prescribed lo-seasonique in the past which was perfect! Seasonique is damaging! My body is aching; my breast feel 20lbs heavier just that area alone; the cramping OMG is on another level! I’m so frustrated right now because now I’m not sure if I should stop cold turkey or not; bleeding is now out of control! Every review I have read, I can relate to and it’s unfortunate because normally I would stand by the Lo-Seasonique- but this dosage, is the worse.. READ THE REVIEWS— THEY HAVE BEEN SPOT ON! "


"This medication is a game changer. I've been on 20 mg once per day (at night works best for me) for about 5 months. It is by far the best medication I have tried. Initially started on 10 mg, and raised my dose 2 months in.

Pros : Overall heightened mood, more energy, ability to feel array of emotions, no sexual dysfunction (many anti-depressants are famous for cashing this), increases ability to enjoy activities I used to love.

Neutral : does not treat my anxiety very well alone.

Cons: nausea when starting the medication and increasing dose, more expensive than traditional anti depressants.

Overall, I love this medication. I will definitely continue on it. I have seen a big improvement since trying Trintellix."


"I had Skyla inserted a month ago for the sole purpose of having worry-free sex. My periods were easy to get through before the insertion with essentially no cramps, no mood swings, no bloating, light bleeding, etc. Basically every period-haver's dream.

The Skyla insertion was mostly just uncomfortable: 10 seconds of discomfort, a pinch, 5 more seconds of discomfort, then it was over. I was good to go no less than a minute after the procedure.

Since the procedure, though, I have had non-stop spotting of thick blood. The cramps have been beyond excruciating. I was bedridden for a day because of them. The pain is absolutely terrible to the point where I am considering getting the IUD taken out.

Just be wary of the side effects."