"I received the Neulasta after my chemo on Thursday.  It blinked away for 27 hours, sounded its 2-minute warning, and dispenses its medicine all as advertised.  I took Claritin and experienced no bone pain.  By Monday I developed a fever, and by Wednesday my white cell count hit ZERO. I think the Neulasta failed and am curious about other patients with NO white cell count improvements from Neulasta.

Also, the commercials really bother me because all the actors have hair.  By the time you're on "strong chemo" you have no hair, eyebrows, or eyelashes."


"Started working for me in about 2 hours. I've had 3 explosive pure liquid bms. First one woke me up as I was pooping. Messed my sheets and me up. I haven't had any severe side effects. Slight cramping and nausea. Worth the payoff for me. I was so constipated and impacted. I feel much better."


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"I loved how convenient the shot was and how cheap it was. I only had to pay my 20 dollars co-pay and the injection was fully covered by my insurance. However the cons outweighed the pros for me. My menses became very irregular, I'd have it for two months then not get it one month and then have it for another two months again and it was very very VERY light in flow. I had abdominal cramps, headaches, dizzy spells, depressive episodes and I wanted to eat everything in site. Also, I started having chest pains an my chest felt very heavy. I went online after getting curious as to what the side effects were and I came across this website. I found all of my symptom listed plus many more."


"The symptoms of the YI showed up out of nowhere. I wanted immediate relief. I purchased the product at about 9:30 pm but didn't insert it until 12:30 am or so. I felt immediate burning but not severe. Woke up at 8:10 am with some itching and burning, reapplied the vaginal cream. But not unbearable. Now I'm waiting for the final. I will definitely purchase again, if this is the worst."


"Works extremely well for my fibromyalgia pain."


"I was put on Topiramate 50mg to control almost daily migraines. It didn't work at that dosage so my doc increased to 75mg after 2.5 weeks which stopped full-blown migraines but I was still getting threats (migraines started and lasted 1/2 an hour then went away on their own). No weight loss except for what I was already losing (2 Lbs/week from my normal daily exercises). When I first started on Topiramate I couldn't think straight and couldn't remember some words so I immediately started taking it at night only instead (with my dr's approval) and that got rid of all of those problems. I was EXTREMELY hyper on 50mg per day. I'm talking EXTREMELY!!! But as soon as I switched to 75mg the hyperactivity stopped. Moving to 100mg tonight."


"My big concern with this drug has been a drastic decrease in my level of energy and occasional nausea. Had been on stribild but started messing up my kidney labs. I had my Zoloft and lamictal increased to help with my mood but no improvement yet"


"I know all the reviews on this are either really good or really bad, but I would like to share my feelings and experience which was kind of in between. As far as effectiveness, it is very effective. I am thankful I have it because I can't get pregnant since I had a C-section. My periods have stopped, I do not bleed anymore, and even though that is a plus, it does not outweigh the side effects. I have nearly CONSTANT fatigue, nausea a lot of the time. I always feel on edge or irritated, sometimes sad for no reason. I get sick a lot more. LOTS of headaches. The only reason I got this one is because I had limited options since I was breastfeeding and I didn't want the Mirena. "


"After two hours of taking  this at 60 mg, I feel NOTHING! I have never been on any other ADHD meds except  this one. I've only been prescribed this medication two months ago and doc told me to take it once a day, everyday. I never abused it and never will. I am an avid runner and I run 3 to 5 miles everyday ever since I was 16, now I am 30 years old. I am also a serious health  conscious person. I know that this drug is to be metabolized in your liver before becoming active but I feel like this medication  goes through me too fast, like drinking water! I get more benefits  for my cognition problems with Brintellix!  This might be one of those cases where I might be  better on Adderral. I never experienced a crash on this drug."


"I suffered with severe dry eyes for years.  I was developing corneal ulcers and tons of dry spots.  It was hard to wear contact lenses.  My optometrist had me see an opthalmologist, and she put me on Restatis.  Three months later, I had my check-up and the corneal ulcer is healed (left a small scar), and all the dry spots are gone.  She has cleared me to try to wear contact lenses again.  I actually feel tears when I blink.  So far, this medication has been a godsend for me.  I tested negative for Sjogrens."


"After the first week I felt more cheerful and energetic.  After one month I completely lost my craving for cigarettes. (I was a social smoker, maybe would have five a week.  But when I wanted one the cravings were intense).    However my blood pressure was elevated  157/110. (I am on lisinopril-HCTZ for that). My sister was sure the bupropion was causing my high blood pressure. After a couple of weeks my smoking cravings came back and my blood pressure was still elevated so I went back on bupropion.  Second time around I am super cranky and have a heightened sense of smell, but still crave cigarettes."


"Put me through more pain than I was in. Sweating, my stomach got tore up, heart burn and I ate a full meal, feel nauseated, bloated. I didn't realize it but this is the second time I've been prescribed this drug by a different doctor and I won't forget next time. The side effects from this drug are insane and I can't believe they feed this crap to people. They use this stuff on dogs why are they using it on people? They should stop giving this to animals in my opinion if it causes this much pain."


"Prescribed Amox-Clav after trying to fight off bronchitis by myself for 2 weeks. Given 875 mg/twice a day for 10 days. By day 3 I noticed a dramatic lessening of my coughing, clearing of my sinuses (which was unexpected). By day 5 my cough is almost completely gone. On day 5 my stools are very off -- almost nothing is produced and it's slimy in consistency. I will try probiotics to see if it helps.

Note last night and the first day I took this I suddenly felt cold and started shaking for 15 minutes. I layered up immediately and felt fine after 10 minutes or so. I suspect being hungry triggered this.

When I eat a bit of food just before the pill my stomach cramps are far less. I also recommend taking yogurt for diaherria."


"6 days in to my first shot, seeing no flaking and spots are flat."


"Of course, birth control affects every person differently, but I wanted to share my experience to shed some light on the possibilities of hormonal birth control. I got the implant and had it for ONE YEAR. I didn't get pregnant, which was good, but I experienced extreme "mood swings" and "depression". That's what the symptoms would be called on the websites you've been skimming, but there's not really words to describe the hell that I went through. The irony is that sex didn't really matter, because I was bleeding so often and so depressed. I waited for my cycle to even out. And it did eventually and proceeded to swing in the other direction, I hardly ever got my period. Then, back to normal, then back to bleeding all the time. I was done."


"I had clinical depression and anxiety before, 1996-2001. I had taken Paxil, Remeron, Effexor and about 3 others I can't remember. None of them worked for me. And the doc always said give it 6 weeks to take effect. That was all hell for me. Then I felt the symptoms that I recognized from before coming on again about 2 weeks ago. I jumped early this time. My doc asked me what medication worked for me before. I told her Effexor, somewhat. She prescribed that for me. Two days of a deeper depression and higher anxiety on it. I called her today after reading online about how good Lexapro was. She prescribed it for me 5mg dose. I took it about four hours ago. I feel great now! I kid not."


"I'm writing this at 5am when I should be sleep because I'm on the last day of the pill and spotting has gotten worse. I'm in my mid 20s and have been on this pill for about 5 months it works well I spot a little but typically haven't had a full cycle, I do have mood swings and lately some really bad cramping!! But overall the pill works well also I have notice I swear a lot more than ever in my life and I do get acne more often! Hope this helps!"


"I have been put on this twice in the last couple of years to try and deal with the the constant burning pain in my feet. The first time I was given a low dose according to my Doctor 200mg 3 times a day. I didn't notice any reduction in pain at all. Then second time I was taking 600mg 3 times a day and it still did nothing for my pain and after 2 months I couldn't get past the drowsiness and had to quit taking it."


"I had my daughter back in 2012 at 35 weeks, and my son at 32 weeks in 2014. Both pregnancy my water broke and they couldn't stop the contractions. For this pregnancy I been on makena since week 17 and I stopped at 33 weeks because the pain in my hips from the shot wouldn't let me walk for two days after each shot. I'm happy because today I'm 37 weeks and going strong.  I have my c section schedule for the 29 of May.Thanks thanks Makena. I recommend makena 200%."


"I'm 57 and have been using Estrace cream sporadically for about a year.  I've found the drug component to be pretty effective, but I just hate that greasy goop it's put in.  I seems to leave a trail for days as it leaks out.  I would prefer something that absorbs better."


"Only day three but the physical stress symptoms are totally gone. To be honest though the physical tremors the weird yawning are rather unnerving but I am sure they will die down. I will comment each week for four weeks to update."


"I was extremely hesitant to use this medicine because of the price and because I had read horror stories about it online.  But I was desperate because of unsightly warts, so I took the plunge.

I made sure to apply with a magnification mirror and a q-tip.  I can't stress enough how important it was to ONLY apply it exactly where the warts were.  My side effects included swelling and itching around the affected area and some fatigue/aches.  After using it 4 times, my warts were gone.  Worth it worth it worth it.  Just be careful not to put it on any healthy skin."


"Took the 8 week regimen, for geno 1a. Doc said undetectable after 4 weeks. Have one more blood draw to do in a month. Only side effects I really had was really bad gas.  Drinks lots of water and eat right. I felt more fatigue after the treatment, and still do, so I don't know what's going on."


"So I recently visited a dermatologist due to hormonal acne. Never before did I have to worry so much about my skin that it would drastically affect my mood, social life, etc. I've spent so much money on better skincare, higher end and full coverage foundations - nothing was working (tea tree oil, spot treatment, apple cider vinegar, legit tried everything). The derm prescribed me 100mg of Spironolactone - but said it takes a few weeks to kick in. I'm on my third week and honestly not many changes. In addition she prescribed me Aczone. I don't know if this is just not strong enough for deep acne, but I apply this gel on my affected area multiple times a day and it has not gotten better. I think it may be better for smaller whiteheads, etc."


"I recently just got diagnosed about a month two weeks ago. My viral load was 38000 and CD count was 259 and I started treatment about three weeks ago and so far I haven't had any negative side effects and am really hoping it stays like the same."


"I've had the skyla for about 8 months now and I highly recommend it. At first it was unconftorable and I spotted for 3 months. But so worth it. I would rather be safe than sorry."


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"I have been on Loestrin 24 for 2 years now and it has been great for me. It has cleared up my acne and I have had no weight gain or other side effects while on this pill. However just recently I have been having breakthrough bleeding so I am switching to Tri Sprintec. Also I could not afford 50 dollars a month. Overall though I would say it's a great pill and I highly recommend it."


"I am now on my 4th month of Contrave and have lost 40 lbs. I am averaging 9-10/lbs per month. I started at 185lb and I am down to 144lb. (5'5' female). I am beyond happy with this drug. My weight loss comes from an extreme loss of appetite. I have not really exercised. When I do eat, I get full very fast and my meals are about 1/2 the size. I've had minimal side effects, the worst being insomnia and clenching my teeth, which after 4 months has not gone away (but it is worth it). I did a review a month after I started (MojoT. 4/15/17) and can say my opinion has not changed. Every medication is different. What works for one might not work for another. This particular drug was perfect for me though. Only downfall-it has not helped me stop smoking."


"I have severe flight anxiety and was prescribed Ativan 5-10 years ago to take before flights.  It works really well, and gives me this deep feeling of calm that helps me not panic on planes.  I used to shake for an entire eight hour flight, and while my anxiety doesn't entirely disappear with a 2mg dose, it's vastly more manageable.

I haven't really noticed any side effects aside from feeling sleepy and having my mind wander a bit."


"Took the 2 pink tablets, 500mg each, as one dose and everything was fine. I took a nap and a few hours later woke up sweating & really nauseous. I then began getting really bad cramping...Haven't gone to the bathroom yet but I did yack because the nausea was that bad. I really hope the medicine is still effective even after puking a few hours after taking it. Definitely learned my lesson about unprotected sex!!"


"I had three kids full term, decided after 14 years from my youngest to have another and at the age of 43 had complications. Cervix was thin and had to have a Cerclage (cervical stitch) due to contractions and length of the cervix at 20 weeks.  Started Makena the week after, made the mistake of reading the posts here and prepared myself for painful injections.  It was quiet the opposite half of the time I didn't feel a thing, and I'm now on my 29 week and going strong."


"Nuvaring is so convenient, and the hormone level is pretty low, so I really wanted it to work. But, after two months of no libido, and no lubrication, I am done with it. Have also been feeling tired and a bit emotionally unstable, but nothing crazy. "


"I have had this medicine for a week now. I am not totally sure if I like it or not. I cannot sleep if I take one of these pills. They make me feel like on high doses of steroids. They do help with pain from the rheumatoid arthritis. If you do not have trouble sleeping then I think this medicine could work for you. If you are already suffering from sleep problems then I would not advise this medicine."


"I've just started pentasa and so far so good I think! I was diagnosed when I was 19 and now I'm 32 was on Asacol for most of that time but my doctor felt it was no longer working the way it needed to! I ended up in the hospital for 2 days due to severe dehydration 2 weeks ago! I had also lost 30lbs in the last 2 months. I have actually been able to eat the last couple of days and I'm not feeling the pain from eating!"


"Been on 100mg of Trazadone  for about 2 months.   Been using it to deal with sleeplessness and more directly inconsiderate roommates who aren't very conscious when it comes to being quiet overnight.  This is also in response to Wellutrin which I was on for 4 months prior for depression, which I'm sure also didn't help with sleep as it's common for contributing to insomnia.   Trazadone worked well for a couple months but I now find myself getting up to urinate 2-3 times a night without having to urinate much at all after the fact, and hard to get to sleep as the temporary wake up is followed by an inability to calm down the mind.  Will talk to Dr about possibly increasing dose, worked great for 2 months there, but we'll have to see..."


"I have been using Enbrel for almost 2 years with great success. Only recently it stopped working for me. The morning stiffness, hand swelling and all the pain that goes with it was back. My Doctor just started me on Remicade and it started working almost immediately. So don't fret if it stops working for you. I did like doing my own injections with Enbrel, with Remicade it's a 2 hour infusion by your Doctor every 2 months."


"Is extremely nauseous, loss of appiette and bad heartburn. I Feel sick whenever i eat and have vomitted. Has had severe heartburn; difficulty breathing and very uncomfortable(reoccurring but not always severe). Has had mood swings - happy to sad and vice versa. Have cried and felt emotional. Sex drive not effected like others have said in their reviews. I do get the occasional stomach cramping. I have a very busy life so i love love the one time application, set my date for removal and forget about it.  Im trying to look past the extreme nausea---but if i did not have that i wouldve been happy with Nuvaring."


"I hve major depression and anxiety issues and was recently diagnosed with ADHD.  SSRIs make me sick and but I found that taking trileptal (which is an NSRI) completely knocked out my anxiety but didn't touch my depression or my ADHD symptoms . I was terrified of taking the stronger psychiatric medications. But then my doc added Wellbutrin. It had a fast and profound and effect on my ADHD symptoms first. My thoughts were calmer and not so all over the place and my thought felt sharper, my focused. My energy level is up too. It took a little while for it to touch the depression, that was more of a slow burn but now the lethargy and hopelessness is gone. Trileptal and Wellbutrin are non traditional meds for anxiety/depression/ADHD but this  my"


"I quit the pill five years ago after years of gross side effects, and just followed a fertility chart up until end of 2014, when I got pregnant.  We decided to use condoms after my child's birth, but I've never cared for them.  My doctor encouraged me to get an IUD, but the very thought of it horrified me.  After a year of mulling it over and dealing with very heavy periods, I decided to go for it and try Mirena.  I had it placed today, and I feel great.  Absolutely no part of it hurt until the doctor had to stabilize my cervix.  That part was awful - it felt like dilation during labor.  I breathed through it and stayed as relaxed as I could.  That part was about a minute long, and as soon as she unclamped the cervix, I felt completely fine."


"Amazing drug! The first drug ever that improved my depression and social anxiety, before I was disabled and suicidal. Now I feel like a newborn."


"Excellent fast acing and long acting pain medicine without nausea and vomiting associated with most all other pain medications."


"Hi, I got the implanon in, in December  2014 I'm now 16 years old. I gained 25 to 30kgs in that period. I never changed my eating habbits, I went from a size 6 to a size 16. It really makes me depressed. I've tried to change the way I eat and I now have joined the gym! But I can't seem to see any changes? I have really bad stretch marks and a new one appears every day ! It is honsetly the best with the prevention of pregnancy but beside the fact of weight gain I would recommended it"


"I started Chantix on 10-11-12 after being a pack and a half smoker for 30 years and to be honest I was and still in a way skeptical. I realized I needed to stop smoking when my daughter asked me if there was a cat in my belly, wheezing in my lungs from smoking. I am now on Day 2 of the second week of medication, haven't really noticed any side effects, except that the cigarettes have lost a lot of flavor. I have 1 1/2 cigarettes left of a carton and that's it. I do feel a decrease in the need to light up but it's still there. More habit then anything I guess. Wish me luck as I do for everyone trying to quit as well."


"Love this pill. Went on it and cleared my skin, but I didn't know that Yasmin was clearing it I thought it was just the fact I was no longer a teenager. Stopped taking this pill to get an implant to avoid periods. Well, it was hell, acne came back full blown and periods were relentless. Went back to the doctor today and got Yasmin again! So excited for clear skin again!"


"I'm scared to even start taking this medicine bc of the side effects. I have depression however the doctor still prescribed the medicine. I've had suicidal

thoughts before. For now I'm not taking it until I've aired my concerns with my doctors. Also getting a second opinion. My feet and hands didn't bother me until my diabetes medicine was changed 6 weeks ago. Hopefully something good will happen"


"I got the depo shot January 2nd 2016 after repeated miscarriage to allow myself time to heal before trying to conceive again. I have now bleed for over 5 MONTHS! Non stop! I've gone to reproductive clinic which is costing a fortune just trying to stop the bleeding with progesterone treatment and nothing is working! My work up is normal no thyroid issue or other causes. It is the depo shot , I wasn't told by my pcp that this could happen! I will never be able to conceive like this. I feel so robbed . I had one shot only"


"I was on the patch after my second child. In the past I would have a hard time remembering to take my pill everyday so I thought this seemed like a great alternative. After 3-4 months I had unexplained joint pain that started in 1 leg and then both legs. It became so bad that it was difficult to walk. I was so scared that I had rheumatoid arthritis. I saw my MD and she had me do blood work. My blood work came back fine. I was so happy-but still why the pain? My MD sent me to an orthopedic MD. He said I have flat feet and gave me shoe inserts. I did not use them they were uncomfortable and bulky. My husband suggested I get off the patch and see if that helps. I stopped the patch and the pain went away completely, Coincidence? "


"My 12 year old daughter and myself use the medication. It starts to work  immediately. "


"Hi, well I was on clomid for 5 month, I just find out I am pregnant ... It worked for me , we are just waiting for our app next Wednesday , two years ago  I had a miscarriage "


"My daughter takes 40mg of the Latuda. You should always take it with your dinner no later then five or you will be tried in the morning. This was told to me by her doctor. She has been on this medicine for about 7 months. She sleeps well at night."


"The first time I took Wellbutrin I was in the hospital for major depression, suicidal ideation and a nervous breakdown. After trying the typical Zoloft, Paxil and others the Drs. were running out of options. A new Dr. on staff gave me Wellbrutin (I dont remember the dose) and I instantly was transported to a state I can only describe as ecstacy. Unfortunately this lasted only one day probably because of my "virgin" brain. But staying on this med. for two years helped me recover my life. I am so grateful. this was 15 years ago and although I still suffer from major depressive disorder I have been able to get a Master's degree and a new career."


"Been taking Opana for about 4 years now. It's the best medicine I have ever taken.  I folded up my neck in an ATV  accident. Have a failed 4 level fusion with steel plate and 4 bolts 1/4", 3 discs removed. Also have 5 deteriorated disc, and two more spinal surgeries since first one. I have had to increase my dose to a 40mg every 12 hours or so, and up to 6 IR 10mg each day. Since the pink 10 IRs have been off the market, the white generic 10 IRs are not the same. Take this on an empty stomach for best results. And to the one patient in a previous comment who was trying to get his nerve up to ask the doc to reduce his dosage, I would say it was really in his own hands. Reduce it yourself if you really think you don't need it."


"I have been taking Diclegis for 2 weeks now and I feel amazing. Taking 3 pills a day seems to be the magic dose for me. I previously tried Zofran which helped minimally but I was still nauseous and vomiting violently a few times throughout the day. I work full time so I really needed something more effective so my doctor recommended I try Diclegis. Two thumbs up, just a little pricey."


"I have had Psoriasis for 12 years. While it has not helped the stubborn patches on my scalp and groin, it has been very helpful for my joints. However, I am taking 15mg once a week and after 5 days my hands and feet ache again. I feel very old sometimes. As we know, it's trial and error. This is worth the risks so that I can shop, play Frisbee, and simply act my age."


"I had a SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION TO THIS MEDICINE."


"I have never had a normal cycle, I started on birth control very young because I had constant bleeding that was almost never ending for years. I switched the type of birth control I was on over the years at least 15 times and nothing was able to control the relentless bleeding. At 24 I got married and stopped taking the pill all together, at which time my cycle also completely stopped. For a year my husband and I tried to conceive with no luck so finally I switched to an obgyn specialist who prescribed me Provera. I took the Provera for 10 days & by day 6 or 7 I had already began my period which lasted for 7 days.  Two weeks after my period stopped I conceived my daughter. I highly recommend Provera for infertility problems!"


"I am 70 years old and as a result of hockey injuries I have a degenerated disc in my lower back and developed neuropathy in both my legs and feet. During the day time my feet felt like they were on fire and I had severe prickly sensations and at night I had involuntary muscle contraction in my legs that got so bad my kicking became violent. I could usually tell when it was going to happen, but I couldn't stop it. My Doctor prescribed me a 30 day trial of 300 mg twice a day. Within a couple of days I noticed a definite improvement and within a week I was no longer having the neuropathy symptoms other than an occassional tingling in my toes. In addition my lower back pain subsided and the arthritis in my shoulder and hip joints. I'm happy."


"Have been on Reglan over 1 year. With Reglan I am again able to participate in physical activity without vomiting and nausea AFTERWARDS.
Last week Dr says we still don't know why when I get over heated or stressed I vomit get light sensitive nausea etc.
Put me on Zofran, blah feel like rubbish with a constant headache now.
What do I do."


"I was put on Brintellix for anxiety and was on it for about 8 months. In that 8 month period, I gained about 30 pounds. I did not change my diet at all - and in fact was eating healthier than usual. It seemed most of the weight was added to my stomach area which is highly annoying. I stopped taking Brintellix  (10mg a day) cold turkey and experienced no side effects. It did somewhat help with anxiety, but did I was still suffering from anxiety and it was not worth the weight gain!!"


"After a couple of days using Advair my mouth has become sensitive. I like hot foods but now, just a drop of Tabasco makes my entire mouth burn. "


"I have been on Zoloft for about 6 weeks. I was experiencing depression which manifested itself in crying spells, anger, helplessness and loss of motivation. It took approximately 4 weeks for me to notice any changes,  but I have noticed recently that I have motivation once again and I have not experienced any side effects which i was dreading such as loss of sexual desire and weight gain.  I feel like my normal self again and able now to handle the issues of my life  Prior to this I was sad a lot and having many crying bouts.  I haven't noticed any negative side effects whatsoever."


"I have been on Apri for about two months. My sex drive is almost completely gone which causes problems between my fiance and I. I am also very moody all the time. I'm planning on getting an Mirena instead."


"MS Contin 200mg x2 am/ 2pm, Allows me to function more than without it. I'm actually out of the bed more than before I started. I don't get the highs & lows of taking short acting pain meds around the clock. I get a steady release of pain control. Of course I have breakthrough dilauid 8mg tabs as needed. I have Chronic Pain, multiple Lumbar Spine Fusions, Cervical Spine Compression ( all levels) Currently advised to get total Cervical Fusion, but didn't get medical approval for surgery. This medicine is a life preserver!"


"I have been on Gianvi for three full months now.  It took awhile for my body to adjust to it.  For the first month, I felt really nauseous, almost like morning sickness.  Food didn't sound very good.  I had been on Yaz in the past and really liked it.  My insurance told me to try Gianvi since it was cheaper.  I have to say that I could tell my body didn't like it much at the beginning.  I feel like I've leveled out now.  I'm glad I stuck with it, but it wasn't much fun being sick to my stomach a lot.  I have a thyroid condition as well so I can't say for sure that it was Gianvi or my thyroid issues making me tired as well. I would have stopped taking Gianvi in my third month if these issues didn't subside."


"Does anyone else take Valtrex everyday for prevention?

I am not so sure about Valtrex working for me. When I first started taking Valtrex, over two years ago, my dentist told me to take 4 pills at the first tingle sign and then again 4 pills a certain amount of time later. I always followed the directions. It never really seemed to make a difference, a cluster of blisters always showed up. It might have shortened the healing time.

After three months in a row of sores, I called my family doctor in tears. So for over a year and half now, I have been taking a Valtrex everyday as prevention. I think I had an outbreak in the early part of the year and one in November and now one in December. It just STINKS!!"


"Portia is amazing! It has made me lose 10lbs in 2 weeks and I have bipolar disorder and it has not affected my moods at all, it's actually improved my PMS. I'm so happy with this and I would recommend it to everyone, it's just great."


"It sent my seizures through the roof."


"After taking two capsules I woke up the next morning drenched in sweat. Followed by severe chills and high fever (103 to 104). With each dose, my symptoms multiplied. Nauseous, vomiting, severe body aches, swollen knee and hand joints, headaches, diarrhea, swollen and painful neck. After 9 doses my doctor instructed me to stop taking the medicine and I started improving. I am left with night sweats and lack of appetite."


"My discs are degenerative, and I had a back surgery 20 years ago that failed. At the time,
I was given 2 T-4's every 4 hours. That made working almost tolerable. Long story short,
2 surgeries later and I am prescribed a T-4 every 6 hours. I am in chronic pain and will
be (most likely) and have no life due to it. Since the DEA now prescribes for me, I guess
I will just have to shrivel up and die. Having raised a teenaged son, Norco's were quite
popular 9 years ago and that's what has contributed to this travesty. I do not deny
there are drug seekers, however, I am on disability at 56 because I cannot get enough
relief to be a dependable worker anymore and it is, quite literally, killing me slowly. "


"Have been on and off Seroquel for a few years for severe obsessive compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and post traumatic stress disorder. Self harm has been a big compulsion for me. With this medicine it really helps reduce that and many other compulsions. Only big side effect is weight gain. But after being it for half a year I realize I'd rather be over weight then have the symptoms i typically have."


"I'm nearing the end of my 4th month on this pill. It was the first birth control I've been on. Prior to taking this pill I always had acne problems. My first month on Lo Loestrin Fe was absolutely horrible acne-wise. I even developed a large cyst on my forehead (yikes!). It went away in a few weeks. I'd say after the first 2 months my acne was back to normal and now it's beginning to get better. I see a lot of girls talking about how horrible it makes their acne but my dermatologist said give it 6 months and see. Try and wait it out, it will probably get better. I had no side effects aside from the acne. 2 periods last month, but I'm assuming my body is still getting used to it."


"First 24 hours my experience is as follows:

I made up a joke about my experience since I had lots of time last night to think about it; I certainly wasn't sleeping.

So I go to this really sleazy bar called 'The Cymbalta'.  I order a shot of E Coli. I'm still standing so I tell the bartender to pour me some Dysentery.  Then I try a frosty mug of Swine Flu.  In other words, this stuff is like taking poison!

My idea for Contraindications.  1) Not recommended for anyone who is actually alive.  2) Not recommended if you are more than 10 feet away from a toilet bowl.

Yeah, I know all drugs have side effects, and this probably a transitory condition that will eventually go away.  Maybe.  I just don't think I can wait for the "feeling better" part to begin"


"I have been on the Nuvaring for almost a year now.  I have had no negative side effects except for lowered sex drive and moderate dryness during intercourse.  This has not changed at all, which makes me want to change to something else that is a low dose contraceptive.  Prior to getting on the ring, I had moderate acne, and after a month of being on this, it cleared the acne up completely.  I have had no weight gain, spotting, skin discolorations, nausea, or any other common side affect while I have been on this.  So far it has been very effective in preventing pregnancy."


"This medicine caused me to have hot flashes, after taking it for a week."


"I am 29 and have suffered from acne most of my life. I would have random flare ups. Some months wouldn't be that bad and others would be the under the skin painful bumps only around my jawbone and chin area. The older I got the most frequently and worse my acne got. I went to a derm. and he immediately said it was hormonal acne. He put me on 50mgs twice a day. I have been on spiro. for about a year and it has done wonders for me. The only thing is it makes me incredibly thirsty, but I don't consider that a bad thing. I haven't had any side effects other than that."


"From reading the other reviews, when it's good it's very very good and when it's bad it's horrid. Unfortunately my experience was horrid. After two days, couldn't get more than 10 ft from the toilet. That lasted for 2 weeks. "


"Okay so i started my first depo in July of 2016 because I had a pregnancy scare and my periods are terrible, the first month was fine. Second month I started spotting but it never showed after a day. The third month was just terrible blood everywhere! I went to my docotor and she told me that its rare for women to still have heavy periods on the depo and convinced me to get another in September which was my last. I bled for the entire 2nd shot and thats what? 4 months counting August. I have nothing but blood clots n pain. I feel I lost my boyfriend because I couldn't have sex. If iIdid would cause me to bleed a lot more! Its now been 3 weeks since I'm off the depo PLEASE DNT GET THIS SHOT!! Its just a mistake you'll carry for 10 months!"


"So I have been taking this pill for a month and a 1/2 and I'm glad that I will be switching back to Lo Loestrin Fe. This pill was fine for the first month but once it got into my system...oh boy. I'm nauseous all the time, which is only relieved by burping or breaking wind. (Gross! I get that it's a bodily function but 24/7?!) I had FIVE days of breakthrough bleeding. My doctor told me it's normal to not get a period after starting this pill. But when you're sexually active, it gives you pause when you don't get one (have not missed a pill). My boyfriend says that my moods have changed and that I'm lathargic when I'm with him. I also get that I'm stressed out with the holidays, but I really don't need my birth control adding to it!"


"My experience with Depo-Provera was horrible. I had horrible mood swings and I spotted the entire 3 months until the shot left my system. Then my period didn't show up for 5 months. My face started breaking out, not badly, but enough for people to notice. I also developed cysts on my ovaries that began rupturing and was put in the hospital for them. It has been almost a year and my face is finally starting to clear up. But I didn't get pregnant...so I guess that is one advantage."


"It has been a big improvement.  It is NOT perfect but it has been
so much better.    I went down to the  72mg and I do not take it every day.  The pain level during a constipation attack  has gone from a 10 down to a 3 or 4
Prior to Linzess sometimes my attack would go on for 2 days
now at most it is a few hours
Sometimes I will get an unbelievable diarrhea  attack  from the medication  so I have to stay home for a few hours after I take a capsule.  I try not to make any morning appointments and if I do I just do not take the medication"


"This drug is an absolute miracle. I have/had severe anxiety from menopause and was losing time at work as well as my general interest in life. Heart palpitations, chest pains, dizziness and shortness of breath. I thought I was losing my mind. I'm taking only 5mg a day and have no side effects. I'm even losing weight. I'm back to normal. What a HUGE relief! I would recommend this drug to anyone suffering as I did."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"The taste?  Cough syrup and ipecac.   The flavor of this medicine makes me gag, tears spring to my eyes, and I got down 5 small gulps before vomiting.  Finishing it or the second bottle are unfeasible.

Have to reschedule and find an alternative; my body won't allow it."


"I have to wonder how many of the people posting have used any kind of hormonal birth control before - different people react differently to any medicine, but a lot of the symptoms discussed (e.g. weight gain, slower metabolism) are common side effects of the pill too.  I just had mine implanted 2 days ago, so maybe I need to give it some time, but so far it's great. The procedure was relatively painless, but I've also had two kids, and was near the end of my period, so perhaps that's why I had very little trouble and others have had more.  My doctor said that having it done when you aren't on your period can be pretty painful, because the lining is thicker.  Anyhow, I didn't have any cramping or anything afterwards, and my period's already stopped."


"This has been the worst birth control pill I've ever been on.  I've gained around 10lbs just in 3 weeks of taking this medication. I've had a period for 7 days when I should of been off at least 2 days ago. I've been having mood swings and depression!!! Do not take this pill"


"This medication has probably saved my life.  Before using it my anxiety was so severe it put many limitations on my life. I foolishly tried to reduce it twice, and the uncontrollable symptoms returned.  I just increased it back to the original 20 mg/day and hope it works once again very soon."


"In less than a few weeks I had noticeable changes in swelling and use of my hands . I used it for over 5 years before it's effectiveness began to wane. Nothing since has worked that well."


"Important weight gain issue with Lexapro: make me hungry all the time. Also this medicine make me more anxious and clinically ill especially at 20 mg. Not a good one for me. Tried it for a month."


"I've been taking this generic bupropion XL 300 mg for a little over a year now. I was prescribed this for depression and an anti-smoking aid but it has no effect on stopping the desires of me wanting to have cigarettes. It's not helping with my depression. I feel sluggish and tired all day. Depression almost seems worse the days I do take it versus when I don't. sex drive hasn't been this low since like "ever"!. I'm probably going to discontinue it. If it's not helping it can only be hurting right? I can only get what the doctors are willing to prescribe me, but most the time it's garbage. I'm prescribed hydroxizine for sleep & anxiety. Thats garbage too, but whole dif story."


"I stopped getting a period completely for nearly two years. Now I suddenly got a period."


"Just had skyla put in yesterday. Overall, super pleased with it. I was on the pill for cramps, but I wasn't it taking it as directed. I am about to get married and don't need a baby! I am 25, not sexually active, no kids. I am a weenie for pain and I read some of the horror stories so I was nervous but had reassurance from my best friend who already had skyla. Insertion was not as terrible as I thought it might be. Around a 5-6 on the scale but the discomfort is brief, maybe a minute. I didn't have any issues as far as dizziness/weakness. I did bleed from insertion but my doctor had me use a tampon and it was no biggie, just like getting your period and it stopped within 24 hours. Minor cramps briefly after.  Overall positive experience."


"This is my second time on effexor in the 7 months. I began taking 34.5mg in June 2015 then it was upped to 75mg after 2 weeks. The first week the side effects were really bad but they only lasted the one week and then I felt great. Best thing I ever did but then I started feeling better to the point I didn't even think about the medication and missed about 4 doses before I noticed. After missing that many I just stopped taking it.
About a month later the depression was back and worse than ever.  I just got put back on it, started last night and the side effects are back but I have to push through because I know they are temporary and if I have to feel dizzy and nauseated for a week for the depression to lesson it's worth it to me."


"I have had this thing in my arm for a month and I've bled pretty much the whole time. I've also had mood swings. They should take this off the market. According to all the reviews I've read, it looks like a lot more that 1 in 10 women have had bad changes in their cycle. This is ridiculous! I cant even have sex if I wanted to!! I am going to give this thing 2 more months and if this continues I am going to have it removed pronto!"


"After years of pain, I  was diagnosed with fibro about two years ago. I thought I could change my diet and lifestyle to make the pain go away. Using vitamins, going gluten free, light supportive yoga etc. After suffering for about 5 years I finally broke down and went back to my doctor to ask for medication. She gave me savella. I have just completed the graduated starter pack, and let me tell you....work thru the nausea, insomina, dizziness and headaches. I have never felt this good in my life. I still don't have much of an appetite, and get a headache here and there, and from my clothes hanging off of me, I know I have lost weight. (I refuse to own a scale, they are evil!) I start my second month tomorrow, and pray that this continues."


"I received my first round of Botox in October. I must admit there was some improvement in frequency and severity of my migraines. What I didn't understand is the many, many drug interactions associated with Botox. Please do your research before trying Botox. I went for my second round in January. I was hesitant because I really wasn't feeling well. But my NP advised a second round. That's when things went way wrong. After about a week, I wasn't able to take any migraine medication because it gave me extreme anxiety. Eventually I had anxiety full time. I admitted myself to a hospital after 3 visits to ER. None of the doctors acknowledged Botox side affects. I was really in the dark. Since then, I have done a lot of research. Dont do it!"


"Within the past year I've swapped birth control 3 times. All in all, I must say the 2 years that I used Sronyx, I had 0 complaints! If I did gain weight, it was minimal, my periods came like clockwork.. to the point I could almost gauge the hour it would start. I changed from it being ambitious in the hopes of not having to deal with something everyday. Worst mistake ever."


"Horrible birth control. I can't take regular birth control due to having breast cancer in my 20s. So they gave me this...severe cramps from the beginning and horrible back pain. It made me miserable, some say to wait it out but I stopped it in the first week. I would rather run my risk with regular birth control than to ever take Nora be again."


"Holy crap, I just figured out why everyone  is losing so much weight taking Invokana!
You see, if we're all so sick with severe nausea, vomiting & diarrhea, we're too damn weak from dehydration to even consider shoveling those pork chops in...yeah? Am I right?
I lost 43 pounds in 9 weeks,  I'll take it AND the near-death side effects...

*Yeah, I know, taking massive doses of laxatives is probably cheaper, but there's no settlement on the horizon with those, so I say we all just suck it up! U know eventually the FDA will figure out the drug company lied like 'usual' and covered up the deadly side effects. Eventually, we'll all be thin & wealthy.

Woohoo! I'm in!"


"Over 18 months, I had been taking non-extended release Ambien, starting out with five milligrams but quickly being switched up to ten.  Eventually, as stress and other factors were preying more heavily on my tired brain, the ten began not to work, so I was nibbling away at up to half of another 10 milligram tablet after not falling asleep, or not staying asleep.  Needless to say, that was not a good idea.  Finally, last week, I saw my doctor about it, and now I'm on Ambien CR and I'm managing to fall asleep and stay asleep--and knocking on wood."


"I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. It seems I also have ADHD, Idiopathic Hypersomnia (not narcolepsy, but an unknown reason for excessive sleepiness), and a host of other symptoms. Ritalin was a life saver. I am able to think clearly again, I can wake up in the morning, and stay awake during the day, and my creativity is back (Artist/Crafter). It seems my tolerance is building, so my doctor tried me on LA; in a 1 month test I had a rocky start, but once my system adjusted it worked wonderfully. However, now my insurance company won't pay for it. Always one step forward, two steps back."


"Abilify has turned my life around. I am happy and lead a more "normal" life."


"My father was diagnosed with stage four colo-rectal cancer one year ago. I'm thankful for Xeloda it has worked in shrinking the tumor on his colon, he has not lost hair, does not vomit or have constant diarrhea, is eating well and can still taste flavors of the food he eats, I thank the God for this.  But he does have other symptoms like pain and peeling on his hands and feet, blackness on his hands and bottom of his feet. I do notice he has chills, feels week and disoriented at times, body aches and his hearing is not as good as it was before."


"It helped a little for a couple months but didn't have as much effect as me and my GI specialist had hoped. After the couple months it became completely uneffective."


"My doctor took me off Trazodone due to sexual problems. I started taking Ambien about 2 days ago. The first day, I was a zombie and had major amnesia problems. My son videotaped how crazy I was acting. I didn't know you had to lie down and take it. I took it the next night while in bed and was wired. Only got 30 minutes of sleep before work. I am ADHD, so that may have had something to do with it. I will give it a couple more nights before I give up on it."


"I have been on this medication for about 6 weeks and it is absolutely amazing. My legs have completely clear. The only sign of my plaque psoriasis is the hyper pigmentation and slowly but surely that is going away as well. I no longer itch either. All of my family and friends have noticed that drastic change in my skin. I even wore a dress for the first time in 4 years today. I could go on forever. Of course everyone's body is different, please keep this in mind."


"After taking one pill in the evening, the next morning I woke up feeling dizzy, anxious feeling, nervous, and just tired.  The feelings have not dissipated through the day.  This is the second type of statin drug my doctor has prescribed for me.  The first one (a generic for lipitor) made me feel the same way.  I cannot function with this drug.  Will not be taking it again.  Wasted $10.00.  I hate that."


"Use to sleep through night time back pain.  When I wake up at night it is easy to get back to sleep.  I use 10 mg.

Initially woke in morning with headaches but learned to take 3 hours before bedtime and no more headaches.  Sometimes slightly groggy in morning but short lived.  Sometimes wake in morning really stiff but had good sleep.  Couple stretching exercises and good to go."


"After 2 weeks on Cymbalta I started feeling like I was alive again!  Now two months later I am still doing well.  I have had no side effects!  I never thought a drug could work so well on my depression."


"I have been taking lamictal for about 2 or 3 months. I still find myself occasionally hearing things and depressed but not as bad as I used to do. I also take Abilify, buspirone for anxiety, mirtazapine to sleep and eat. I think I am bipolar 1, I am not sure, but I am more stable think I used to be. I am able to concentrate more though and I give that to lamotrigine (lamictal). I wish I could gain weight I am too skinny."


"I started taking Restoril last night. I slept a full 8 hrs. I woke up feeling refreshed. Aside from the fact that I made a few phone calls in my sleep, I loved it. And it works quickly. I fell asleep in like 20 minutes, great+. Hope this helps."


"I too have experienced a lot of loss especially with my divorce.   I started up on the Fetzima recently and I'm experiencing fairly persistent symptoms of nausea.  I was at 40 mg, but I'm finding that I am having to titrate, because I just can't take the effects of the nausea.   I'm trying to stick it out, perhaps go down to 20 mg a day and see where I'm at at this point.   I've also tried many medications, and I'm feeling extremely frustrated and somewhat hopeless.   Have other people had similar experiences on this medication as far as getting over the hump of nausea?  There just doesn't seem to be a lot of options."


"I have been on this medication for about 6 weeks and have lost roughly 11 pounds.  This is disappointing considering the amazing results that others have reported.  I am so nauseated in the mornings that I can barely function.  My doctor put me on a month to month script so after this month is up I will not renew."


"I took Abilify for my OCD symptoms. Though it worked as far as my obsessive thoughts go. However, I gained 50 pounds while on this medicine. I am currently off of Abilify (no withdrawl symptoms)and have slowly been losing the weight."


"Most helpful of any I have used."


"Botox Bladder Beware........  I agree with that person who wished they had not let Botox anywhere near them.  I had the Botox bladder procedure 8 (yes, eight) weeks ago, and I haven't peed yet (on my own).  Four semi-permanet catheters the first 6 weeks and then self catheters since.  Now I don't dare go out more than 3 hours after I cath.......  or I'll be stranded.  No hike or other lengthy activities, etc......   picture cathing behind a tree?????  Another problem is that I'm getting very little info from my doctor.....   maybe she's never done this before.  PS---  for males it's very expensive; generally they need to put you out, and requires a surgey room.  Very bad decision.  Males..... don't do it; carry a bottle, & look for rtrms."


"Before: All nails infected. 6/10 were completly white.

Tried various stuff from the shelf @ london drugs. Nothing helped.

GP prescribed Jublia. 1.5 months in and I'm 90% cured.  I will continue as prescribed for 6 months, so it doesn't come back. Very happy with this applicant. Also:Bought brand new socks, wash my feet 3X daily with warm water and soap. Try to be barefoot every chance.

Seems to be different ways working for each individual. Keep trying things and find what works for you! Stay consistent.

Also:Blue cross paid majority: costed me about 20$ a bottle. I live in Canada."


"I've taken this medication three different nights now and honestly, I haven't slept this deeply in ages!  However... from the time I take the medication to the time I get to sleep - I have no memories of this time period the next day.  Also, if I am sleeping and someone wakes me up after I've taken the ambien, I won't remember anything the next day from being awake at the time. Really upsetting to my boyfriend the next day..."


"The whole point of Belviq is that it is supposed to suppress one's appetite. Of course to really lose more weight everything you wrote factors in. You missed the point with many reviewers.....Belviq is not suppressing their appetite, like "oh, I have to make myself eat", etc.
That said, I have been on Belviq for 3 days. I take 10mg x 2 a day. I have not noticed a decrease in appetite at all. I'm still hungry in the am and pm. Bummer. No side effects either. I started at 177 lbs and just wishing my appetite would relax where I could say "oh, I have to make myself eat".
Also, I printed up the coupon from Belviq.com and paid $85.00 instead of $257.00."


"After trying several different sleeping aids, I ran across Compoz in K-Mart. I hadn't seen it anywhere else so I thought I would give it a try. I got a good nights sleep for the first time in quite a while. I still take it occasionally and still get that qood night of sleep. You can't take it every night for an extended period of time or it won't work as well, I can promise you that. "


"only antidepressant that works for me"


"Hey guys so I had mild acne for about half a year now. Got loads on my nose and my dermatologist gave me epiduo despite me warning him that I had a bad reaction to Duac too. It's been 4 weeks and I stopped using this after day 3. My entire face was swollen and whole face red. The redness is still all there and it still hasn't gone at all. I have marks all over my nose and face and just don't know what to do anymore. Please help. I wouldn't even rate this a 0 it ruined my skin. Never use this again"


"I've had recurring yeast infections for the past few months, because these treatments BURN & itch that I can't finish the treatment pack. I've used the cream applicators 3 times in the past 4 months and I honestly think I might have sterilized myself. A few mins after you put it in, your vagina will start to feel like it has been exposed to fire and poison ivy, simultaneously. If you try to scratch it, it will spread the cream and get even worse. ~HOWEVER, this time I took Azo Yeast Plus for 2 days before Monistat & not only did it clear up 95% of my symptoms during the day, but I think it reduced the irritation because tonight was the first time ever that my Monistat was only very slightly itchy in a super bearable way!"


"I started seeing a Psychiatrist about 2 weeks ago and since have been on Xanax XR 1mg everyday. Before that my primary care doc had me on 0.5 mg and only taking half to one a day. At some point I had to start asking for more and explaining that I needed to to take one at least twice a day because I was having multiple panic attacks everyday with every symptom of those you can possible have. My life was miserable until Xanax XR came along. I take it a noon as it seems I am okay until then and it wears off about 8pmish. I know I have only been taking it a couple weeks but its been a life saver for me. I feel normal again...for myself at least."


"I've tried others ADHD meds. I always come back to this one. It works the best. Downside, it's so expensive."


"This medicine has a chalky grape flavor. It wasn't bad at first but got to the point I had a lot of trouble drinking all of it and not puking it up. It comes with 2 bottles you mix with water. After you drink one bottle you have to drink 16oz of water and then drink the 2nd bottle and then drink another 16 oz of water. I had a lot of trouble not puking after the first round. I don't know if I drunk all that stuff too quickly or what because there was no instructions on how to drink the water time wise. I couldn't drink all the water on the 2nd round. I got really sick trying not to vomit and shaking.

The kit gives you diarrhea in about 30 mins after drinking. I took it at 6pm and still had diarrhea the next morning. It subsided that afternoon. Little cramps."


"At first this pill was fine. I have been on it for 8 weeks. So far have gotten break through bleeding, mood swings, now I am getting slight acne on my cheeks (I never have acne), also was experiencing vaginal burning and tenderness that has seemed to subside. I was really hoping that if I pressed through this would go away. But I'm getting married in 6 weeks! I really hoping these side effects calm down."


"Been taking Opana for about 4 years now. It's the best medicine I have ever taken.  I folded up my neck in an ATV  accident. Have a failed 4 level fusion with steel plate and 4 bolts 1/4", 3 discs removed. Also have 5 deteriorated disc, and two more spinal surgeries since first one. I have had to increase my dose to a 40mg every 12 hours or so, and up to 6 IR 10mg each day. Since the pink 10 IRs have been off the market, the white generic 10 IRs are not the same. Take this on an empty stomach for best results. And to the one patient in a previous comment who was trying to get his nerve up to ask the doc to reduce his dosage, I would say it was really in his own hands. Reduce it yourself if you really think you don't need it."


"I have been on gabapentin about 2 yrs. I take it with Wellbutrin, since Wellbutrin by itself, just causes too much anxiety for me. It is wonderful, helps the anxiety, and moods, relaxes and calms me, yet doesn't make me real tired. I take 300mg x 3, which is 900 mg a day, and it is perfect, if I need an extra one, I take it, since my script is for 4 a day, and I only take 3. Good stuff. Oh, also, it helps with some of my muscle pain as well. Another thing I've noticed, it decreases my appetite, and I lose weight, my weight stays stable."


"Adderall XR lasted no longer for me than Adderall IR. I was prescribed 30mg XR twice daily with its duration being four hours before it stopped working."


"Been taking for 8 months and working well. I only get up once at night now.  I have a penile implant so impotence is no problem.  I don't ejaculate any fluid but orgasms are still great."


"The only thing that ever helped me."


"I posted a couple of months ago...but wanted to post again since I've been on Vyvanse a little longer and have more to share. I'm a 40 year old woman.This medication has changed my life and I can't say enough positive things about it. My doctor and I were discussing it last night and he said that not everyone has the success that I've had on it...everyone is different. I take 70mg and it does last all day. No bad side effects except I've lost 15lbs, so I must watch that. Also..dry mouth. Otherwise, Vyvanse gets the highest marks with me. For bad PMS..I take Lithium for 7 days prior to start of period..and that keeps the "meanies" away. :)"


"After trying rescue inhaler and corticosteroid inhaler, I used Symbicort 3 times so far, 2 puffs morning and evening. I haven't experienced any asthma attack but a different type of breathing problem with burning sensation in my chest with nausea and I had to use rescue inhaler. Will call the doctor soon to see if lowering dosage will improve that."


"I have been on birth control for 12 years. I was on Loestrin 24 fe for almost 8 years until they got rid of it. Ever since then I haven't been able to find the right fit. I was on this for 9 months. No breakouts. EASY periods that lasted a day if that. No cramps ever. BUT I gained 8 pounds and it made my blood pressure go through the roof. It was 110/60 before I started and alllll the months I was on it, my blood pressure was 145/99 so my doctor's pulled me off of it. The second I went off it was back to normal. Not to mention this birth control KILLED my sex drive. The moment I went off is when I realized."


"The first three months of having the implant in was an emotional roller coaster. After I learned how to control my emotions life was beat again. I've had a huge increase in my sex drive, which seems to be rare. Overall it works great! I don't have to take a pill daily or even think about getting pregnant. My period has been sporadic. One month I'll have a two day period the next I'll have a week long. Almost a year in and my period only lasts 2 days. Acne isn't terrible. I do cry at least once a month, before I cried only a few times each year. Everyone has their own experiences though, mine turned out to be good."


"12 years ago  I suffered form lower back pain for spurs, and severe pain between my shoulder. The pain was absolutely unbearable. The muscle spasm were so bad that I had a hard time breathing. My doctor prescribed me skelaxin for the spasms and pain killers for the pain. Once I started taking the Skelaxin I had no use for the pain medicine. This is a wander drug because, I can function 100% and all it does is it's job .I have recently started suffering with spasms again that are very intense. I went to the doctor today and she prescribed Skelaxin again. I know it is pricey , but nothing works like it does.  I am on my third dose  and seeing dramatic improvement already."


"This medication nearly killed me after 9 days of taking it sent me into AFIB blood presure dropped so low it nearly stopped  hate this drug if anyone has any side affects with this go to your doctor  stright away never felt so ill.

Within 24 hours of me stopping this drug i was dack to my normal self

Please do not just stop taking medication  i have been put back on ramapril and i feel fine"


"I am 25 years old and have been on Tri-Sprintec for seven years. Recently I have gone off of it as I am JUST now experiencing side effects. Mood swings, bloating, and weight gain. 55 lbs in the last two years..not an exaggeration! It worked for a while so I would recommend people to try it. Realize your body changes and sometimes birth control that worked before doesn't work anymore."


"I found it very effective to control high blood pressure."


"I had clinical depression and anxiety before, 1996-2001. I had taken Paxil, Remeron, Effexor and about 3 others I can't remember. None of them worked for me. And the doc always said give it 6 weeks to take effect. That was all hell for me. Then I felt the symptoms that I recognized from before coming on again about 2 weeks ago. I jumped early this time. My doc asked me what medication worked for me before. I told her Effexor, somewhat. She prescribed that for me. Two days of a deeper depression and higher anxiety on it. I called her today after reading online about how good Lexapro was. She prescribed it for me 5mg dose. I took it about four hours ago. I feel great now! I kid not."


"I was diagnosed back in 2008 and have been on Trizivir since. My specialist mentioned it is not the newest medicine but it does the trick. One and a half years after starting it I was undetectable and have been since."


"I am on Paxil for 10 years and I can't live without it"


"Worked amazing for sleep for 5 of the 8 months I took it, and chronic insomnia, when left untreated, is a big trigger for my bipolar.  After the sleep side effect wore off & it failed to do anything for a depressive episode (& had not helped mixed mania episodes earlier), I discontinued it.  But those 5 months of sleep - they felt really natural, not drugged, easy to wake up from if you had to and go back to sleep, and no grogginess in the morning.  Side effects: slight pinky tremor at times, and it made me produce lots of alive - I would drool like a basset hound on my pillow at night.  If you go for this, ask your doc to prescribe the black cherry flavor - I did not find that to be too bad!"


"I have been taking 20 mg for about 2 months and it is great for me. It helps my bi- polar depression and anxiety."


"So far my experience has been temperamental. The first few days, and over whelming "full" feeling. And then as the days went on, the feelings went away. I did a small process of elimination and realized, I had a lesser 'full' feeling when I took Belviq with my other medications, and when I took it and ate later. So, now I have begun to take it an hour after I take my normal meds, and I take it with food.. its nice to feel full again :) just my little 2 cents!"


"I can take this at 1.25 mg per day and it sets my BP at about 130/75 steadily.  I was running about 150/90 before.  I started at 2.5 mg (doc wanted 5 mg) and was a little short of breath. Went to 1.25 mg and it's plenty.  If you are taking a larger dose try taking less before giving up from side effects.  I can stop taking this for a few days and my BP stays low for about 3-4 days even.  I am wondering if I am having some body achy-ness and foot pain from this though.  Also a bit more mucous when on this.  Not sure whether to try something else as this is effective for the BP.  And dirt cheap."


"I have been taking Tramadol 50mg 2 three times daily for well over 5 years now for RLS. I did numerous sleep studys  with a Neurologist who prescribed the combination of Tramadol and Topamax for RLS with Sciatica. It has been an absolute life saver. Like so many other sufferers, had he not come up with this I may have gone crazy it was that bad. I even suffered during the day while trying to sit at a desk it was impossible.  Recently since it has become a controlled medication I get the same reactions from any docs not my regular ones. They treat you sub human like you are a pill junkie, even when you are taking exactly as prescribed. I have tried to stop taking before but the symptoms of RLS immediately return and I cannot handle the RLS."


"I have tried everything but only with this painkiller I can function on first day of my period. I still feel little pain but bearable. I can go to job. Until I discover this drug I was every month minimum one day in bed vomiting, screaming and crying. Other pills never helped this much."


"Day 15 slight headache and insomnia. Other then that no side effects, helps if I drink plenty of water, I have severe panic attacks an was nervous about taking Harvoni but taking the first pill was the hard part. Been a breeze, very excited to complete all meds. Update just completed day 28 labs came back virus free yay! Dr said take for one more month and done, sleeping much better very excited, if you can't get meds covered call manufacturer for medicine assistance program."


"I am overall very pleased. I've been using this pill for a year and my periods/ cramping couldn't be better. I do get a bit moody close to my period but I've tried other brands and this one's tolerable in this department. Overall I'm very pleased. And it's a huge plus my insurance covers 100 percent of this. Win win."


"I've been in chronic pain for 9 years from trigeminal nueralgia, fibromyalgia, bulging discs, occipital neuralgia, spinal stenosis. I've been on every narcotic out there in high doses and they either put me to sleep or didn't work. All the other muscle relaxers just put me to sleep. A few months ago a doctor that I've only been seeing for about 6 months put me on Soma and it was a miracle! Finally, something that worked with no noticeable side effects. It's wonderful and I have no cravings for it and take it only as needed. It is a wonderful medicine. Thank you Soma."


"I started taking Effexor around 3 years ago, 150 mg, because I was having a terrible time with anxiety and it was starting to physically manifest itself at the worst possible times. Initially it worked quite well and I was more or less getting back to my normal self. I felt so good, in fact, I thought I no longer needed the Effexor and started the slow taper and eventually stopped taking it. My anxiety quickly returned along with terrible dizziness and an overwhelming fear of being around other people. I also suffered several seizures, which we are still not sure are linked to coming off the Effexor, but my doctors are suspicious. Nonetheless, my life has been HELL since stopping. Trying Lexapro now to hopefully get some of "ME' back."


"I have had Implanon for over a year and a half.  I like that you don't have to think about taking a pill every day, but the constant bleeding is terrible.  I bled the first 6 weeks after having it implanted, and was ready to have it removed.  The doctor told me to hang in and it would get better.  It got a little better.  I can have a normal period for a couple of months and then start the cycle of heavy bleeding every other week with spotting in between.  The doctor prescribed birth control pills to help, but why am I doubling my hormones. I've given up and am having it removed next week.  I think I'm going try one of the birth control pills with only 4 periods a year."


"within the first two months on acutane my acne got much much worse but after that it got much bettter although it did leave behind many scars due to the severity of my acne because of the medicine in the first two months ... if I knew this would happen I would've just let my acne play out without the acutane"


"I have bled for 7 months straight since I took a shot of depo provera. I started bleeding 2 weeks after for 7 months. I have finished over 100 tablets of tanxeric acid to help stop the bleeding at different times. The bleeding reduces when am on the tablet and continues after 5 days. I regret ever taking depo provera. Am still praying for the bleeding to stop. I know am at the last stages before the side effect completely leaves my body. 1 more month to make it 8 months if it continues I will look for any available option to completely stop it. My Doctor didn't tell me the side effects before I took the shot. I've been on iron every day for 7 months. I also take multivitamin and vitamin C.  This is a horrible experience for me.NEVER AGAIN!"


"i was prescribed to this medicine for morning sickness. I never vomit but always feel nauseated. It only works for me sometimes. Sometimes I feel like a million bucks..other times its like I didnt even take any medicine"


"Was prescribed this for an e-coli UTI but had never received this in the past. BAD choice of color of pill. It forewarns issues. Had what I thought was the flu this weekend. Twelve hrs then the fever broke. Did know know that flu symtoms could be a side effect. Have had head aches (top of head) since beginning. Now have vaginitis of some ilk. Now don't know what route the Dr will suggest: Worried, in pain, and not sleeping waiting for the dr's office to open. I will always put macrobid in my medical records as an allergy. Took in generic form to keep costs down. Still expensive and now must start over with another drug, delaying both the cure of the UTI and causing the vaginal discharge."


"After reading the reviews for this product on here, I was terrified! All the ladies who said it burned them so bad and to never use it, made me hesitate a few days because my infection was mild. However, it got worse so I decided to suck it up and use it! I was laying down after applying it and I was shocked that I felt no burning or anything! It actually felt good and the irritation immediately subsided! I'm on my 3rd day and I feel excellent! I still have a slight redness but it has gotten better!"


"This was the worst decision of my life. I have been dieting and exercising, cut over 1000 calories a day and gained weight. Paragard may not contain hormones but it creates an inflammatory response that leads to water retention, inability to lose weight, and mood swings. My fingers are so swollen I can't get my rings off, and I bleed and spot 3 weeks out of the month. I am miserable and have an appointment for removal in a week!"


"Updated since my last report. I tried 1-20mg & 1- 10mg; 4 hours later 1-20mg; 4 hours later 1-10mg. Been trying this for a couple weeks & so far it is working fine, from the time I wake up till the time I hit the hay."


"This cleared my throat infection within 2 days and made me feel so much better pretty quickly as far as temperature and discomfort were concerned. However, I did vomit with it and felt nauseous for about an hour and a half after taking it. The diarrhoea is still with me on day 4."


"I've taken Yasmin for 3 days the second day I had calf pain in my right leg felt it a lot with walking was hoping it would go away next day but that night waking up at 5am throwing up and still feel the calf pain. I wished this worked for me cause it seemed best for my acne."


"I take Prozac every morning and was prescribed this for night time after a 2 month stint of sleeping maybe 4 hours a night due to anxiety and other things. This works really well (50mg) for me IF I take it at least 1.5 hours before I want to fall asleep. If not I may toss and turn for a while. It also has helped with my anxiety levels."


"I took Trinessa for a year and had no negative side effects, but I decided to try a few other birth control pills in an attempt to have a shorter period. Every single one of them left me moody, depressed, and my sex drive was completely non existent. Trinessa is the only birth control I've been able to find that both helps with acne and doesn't destroy my sex drive. However on the last week of active pills my breasts usually feel heavy and sore and I will break out a little more than the rest of the month."


"I have always suffered from frequent headaches/migraines, and was put on a preventative medication (Nortriptylin). This medication took care of regular headaches/migraines, but not tension related ones. I carry a lot of tension in my shoulders, and was originally prescribed Cyclobenzaprine for the tension along with (generic) Fioricet for the headaches themselves. This combo did not work, so my Dr replaced the Cyclobenzaprine with Metaxalone. This seems to have done the trick! When I feel the tension (w/o a headache) I take the Metaxalone with great results. If there is also a headache the Metaxalone isn't enough, so I add a Fioricet. So far this combo has allowed me to deal with headaches without having to go home and curl in a ball."


"I completely blew out L5 and crushed some nerves while I was active and after going to my PCM (primary care manager) for almost a year and only recieving lortab 10/500 the whole time, I was finally refered to a pain management specialist. He put me on Oxycontin 20mg ER and Fentora 200mcg for breakthrough pain. Although the oxycontin was the least potent medication I was on, it seemed to work much better than the rest. Now I've since been discharged and have a new doctor, who is now giving me 40mg Oxycontin and Percocet 10/325 for breakthrough pain. The 40mgs are working much better and I don't have to deal with the addictive fentanyl. OxyContin has given me a quality of life that I had almost forgotten about."


"Very Very good. Helps a ton with energy, motivation, and joy. I was depressed for 4 years and this was just a miracle for me. Highly recommend it. Also, helps you last longer in bed"


"I ran out of acyclovir so thought I'd try Abreva since I couldn't get in to see my doctor. Have had cold sores for 20 years and since using Abreva, I have had my worst episode yet. Seems to heal the area, but then the cold sore keeps popping up in new parts of my lips, despite using q-tips and being very careful not to spread it. Have had this for 10 days now and am frustrated. Not sure why this is happening but I'm going back to my doctor to get a prescription for acyclovir cream."


"I started breaking out for the first time when I turned 20 years old.  It was terrible, cystic acne and I tried everything before going to the dermatologist.  When I finally did, I was prescribed Aczone and Retin-A.  During the first three weeks, my skin got worse.  All my cystic acne rose to the top and turned into white heads.  My skin also become flaky at the same time from the Retin-A.  I wanted to stop and give up, but so glad I didn't.  Now my skin is almost completely clear and it's been 6 weeks.  Please don't give up on this treatment.  Continue to use it as your doctor prescribed and you will see results.  I still have some redness but overall my skin is smooth and I finally feel comfortable in it!"


"I took Jolessa for a year. Everything was fine and I loved not having my period every month.  After a while it did make me gain 5-10 lbs and I had acne towards the end of the year. I had to change to a different birth control. I hate that I had to leave Jolessa behind but I can't stand the acne or the weight, even if it was moderate.  Just try it for yourself, 4 periods a year is very nice."


"I'm currently 18 and I have been on paxil for a few months, it's my first try on an SSRI or any medication for anxiety. It works really well, I'm on 20mg and its not that I'm never anxious but my life feels liveable and that's what matters to me. Despite at first always being super sleepy it was nothing compared to thinking wow this is how life is mostly supposed to be like. For me it works, but falling asleep a lot was poo,and there are still certain triggers that I still don't/can't stand but its much better now. Please note people that you don't just quit an SSRI! You have to talk to a doctor on getting off of it or else your brain will be like what is going on. Thus the side effects of withdrawal and so on."


"I have been taking sertraline for 9 months now, after the loss of my younger brother and mother which led to severe depression. I have found it to be very good and I have my life back. The only down side is not being able to have an orgasm. Even taking Viagra has not helped this. But on the bright side I am now full of life again and am moving forward."


"I was getting angry itchy red patches on my cheeks that went scaly and looked awful. Mindful of the need to be very cautious with such a steroid medication on the face I used the thinnest tiniest amount just on the red areas. I applied it first late evening. When I got up in the morning I was astonished and delighted to see a 90% improvement, redness virtually gone and no itching. This stuff is potent and highly effective. 24 - 36 hours should be enough to completely solve my issue. Very happy."


"Have had to use prednisone for many reasons ..I believe it's a miracle drug..a life saver!! But with bad side effects... and shouldn't be taken for long periods of time .. I suffer from COPD, psoriasis, and cirrhosis of the liver.. I should be 6 ft. under at the age of 68 with all my issues but like I said prednisone is helping me to live day to day!!!"


"Using Stelara has been nothing short or amazing for me. I didn't have 95% body-coverage like some of the people here but my hands were completely covered and it seemed to be spreading onto my wrists and up my forearms. The pain was excruciating and I was emotionally exhausted from constantly trying to hide what was happening to me. I'm a musician/educator and spend a great deal of time in front of people.  I do feel that Stelara saved my life. I am 100% clear of all signs of psoriasis. No itch, no bleeding, no pain, just normal looking skin. I am also completely alleviated from the mental strain, anxiety, self-consciousness, etc. What an amazing change in my life."


"I got my first shot in August this year 2016 because my boyfriend from US will come and we don't want to get pregnant. At first it was awesome I feel better no heavy menstrual period, crampings and headache..But after 3 weeks from the shot  I  started to experience spottings, and it never stop...It is really uncomfortable wearing the whole time  bunch of panty liners..And of course when in sexual intercourse it was very messy and we need to used newspaper to cover our bed before sex..Having sex with spotting is not good...So I will not get another shot had to stop this..Never do it again it's scary when you had blood or spotting continuesly.My boyfriend told to get  checked and must see a doctor right away.."


"Bled (mildly) for 5 months straight-finally stopped and now I'm having my first period and just woke up to a soaked bed I've never bled this much.

DO NOT USE THIS BIRTH CONTROL"


"Unfortunately, I got more headaches while I was on Topamax. They increased from once a week to several a week. I'm sure I'm an exception to the rule, but one size does not fit all."


"I go for my 3rd injection tomorrow of the Euflexa, but so far have only noticed my knee pain getting worse. My Dr. Said it can take up to 6 weeks after last injection to notice any relief. I know each person is different, however for me, I am in more pain then before I started these. I have been bone on bone in my right knee for over 2 years and I am really hoping for some relief in the next few weeks, as my only other option is total knee replacement."


"So far it is working, very well.  It is curbing my desire to reach for more than one portion at a time. It is allowing me to eat less and think twice about what I am consuming.  The fatigue is present,  but you have to consider the drop in food intake and the medication. I am doing the atkins diet, taking supplements and exercising when I am able too. Headaches disappeared after the first day.  Definitely worth it for me.  Print out the coupon it will help to offset the expense of the medication."


"I have been on Victoza for six days now. This is great, way better than Byetta. I had neck surgery and over the past three years, I have received steroid injections and it made me a borderline diabetic. My sugars were fluctuating like a roller coaster until I got on Victoza, now it is great. My blood sugar in the morning is like 80 to 85, and after eating like 115, 120. I will post in a couple weeks."


"This is my fourth day on Prozac. I have been extremely hyper/manic in the morning, but by night time I'm exhausted from all the bouncing around that it helps me sleep better. I talk a lot more and a lot faster. I talk to strangers on the street, say hi to people, which is very unlike me because I'm normally shy and reserved. I felt different the first day I took it. I wouldn't say I'm "happy", just not sad. I've tried to think about sad things that used to bother me but I feel neutral now. Today particularly I started to feel a little down. They say with every high comes a low, so I'm assuming it's crash time with this medication. But I'm hoping it will even out in the next few weeks, which is when you're supposed to feel it's full benefits."


"I was prescribed this for anxiety and depression. In total, I took it for 6 weeks before coming off cold turkey on doctor's orders due to side-effects. The first 2 weeks I just had mild nausea and headaches. By the second week I started feeling a deep tiredness. I would sleep for about 16 hours a day. The need to sleep so much faded by end of week 3 but the deep tiredness never went away. I also had swelling and red lumps form under my left eye around this time. Week 4 brought insomnia and week 5 brought the rash on my legs. By the end of week 6, I had 360 degrees rash on legs that burned and bleed with lumps filled with puss. The pain was continuous and severe. Hence, off meds. Took two weeks for rash to fade to where it doesn't hurt."


"Day 4 of Celexa & WOW my negative thoughts, constant worry & irritation have almost vanished! I'm taking 10mg a day and am amazed at how quickly I feel this medicine working. I have had some bad headaches, dizziness & a little nausea but that's about it & totally worth it for the difference I'm feeling. I feel like life is worth living again. Thank you Celexa!"


"I have been on Plaquenil for several  years , first the generic Plaqenil has no coating to protect your stomach lining. If you have side affects first try brand . I know Dr. s Say there is no difference ."But" composition of the drug may not affect the effectiveness of drug but it will affect the way it is absorbed in your system. Which will affect your side affects."


"Ever since falling down the stairs in 2014 my back has never been the same. I get muscle pain in the exact same way and in the exact same spot about three times a year which lasts for 3 months. Chiropractors stretch and pop my back but it just goes back to how it was. I get on the 10 mg dose pill form. I love it. I can walk around and not feel like cursing and crying. I love how it makes me have not much muscle pain after taking it! I think it works so well with my back problems!"


"I felt a change in my moods from Lamictal almost immediately. I haven't felt that great in years, but I developed a rash in 1-2 weeks of taking it. It started as itchy hands and feet and then I itched everywhere.  I did not have a severe or life threatening Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. I did drink alcohol on this medicine and it made me get drunk really fast and I would have very bad hangovers. I had to discontinue after 1 1/2 months because of the rash. Two of my friends take this and never had rashes and they also agree it is the best medicine they have taken for bipolar."


"I took Next Choice Plan B after the condom broke with my boyfriend near my time of ovulation.
I promised myself I'd write a review on this site for nervous and concerned women/girls who would read this later on. First thing is to NOT panic! You've done all you can by now by taking Plan B so all you have to do now is rest well and eat well. Second, this is a drug review site and there's obviously some sampling bias because people who have the side effects of a drug are going to review/rant about it. You may experience some or none of these but it won't life threatening so keep calm!
Personally, I didn't experience many side effects besides some minor stomach pains after I took it. In the end, my period came a week early which is expected."


"I haven't gotten my period since the shot till now (about 3 years) I immediately started to lose weight. I weighed from 125lbs to 102lbs within the first two doses of Depo. My appetite was crazy!!! I ate twice as much. Mood swings weren't that much of a deal. I experience slight spotting and hot flashes most of the time."


"Diurex didn't work for me. It's done nothing to reduce my edema"


"The only drug that has been effective in treating my anxiety that isn't a benzo (Klonopin Xanex etc) has been Paxil CR, which reaches full efficacy within a week. Problem with the benzos that is it only lasts for a few months before I start going even more nuts than before, and the withdrawal makes me borderline suicidal. I told my primary I wanted to try something new and she prescribed the lexapro. After one week on 5mg anxiety symptoms are reduced greatly and I'm willing to try 10mg to see if they are eliminated completely but will wait out the full efficacy period before asking. No side effects (huge improvement over Paxil jitters) besides reduced libido (which I'm ok with)."


"This is a waste of money.  Did not curb my appetite nor did it make me feel full."


"My doctor just prescribed 10mg (cyclobenzaprine) 2X daily, due to disc protrusion in my C6-7 and muscle spasms in my neck and shoulders.  I have been taking it for a couple days now and it works great for the pain, however it does make me extremely drowsy! The night before last I took one at bedtime and it knocked me out cold and I slept great, but it made me very fatigued the next day.  Luckily it was my day off so I spent it in bed, but my spasms came back in the early afternoon, so I took another one.  Again, out cold!  Slept all day and decided not to take another one last night because I was still very drowsy.  I will reduce my dosage to 5mg around 6pm and see how that works.  Definitely not taking during the day unless in severe pain!"


"Went on for AWFUL cramps and have completely stopped them! Breasts grew a full cup size, not complaining. Hungry all the time which makes me feel like I'm going to gain weight but I exercise a lot so hopefully that side effect doesn't arise (yet). Breasts are tender occasionally. Light spotting on and off but my periods/cramps have stopped all together. High sex drive, all the time."


"Most people should consider exercise and a better diet to help with sleep and also despression.  Exercise can help.  Also get away from the TV and computer before sleep.   Mirtazapine is probably the best sleep aid I have ever used.  The more expensive sleep drugs are less effective especially if you are worried and mind is racing.  You can wake up groggy but it sure beats not getting any sleep.  I try to not rely on it that much but it can be a Godsend.  It is also very inexpensive.  I usually take the 15 mg tabs and cut them into quarters.  The only reason I am posting this is hopefully it will help someone with insomnia.  It is highly effective."


"At 60 I suffered ED after a heart attack.  After three years with a loving understanding girlfriend I decided to try Viagra.   My doctor told me to try 25mg.

All I can say is that it works extremely well for me.  Mild flushing in my face but certainly not bothersome.  The amazing thing is that I can go for as long as I want which makes her extremely happy.  I only see her every couple of weeks so our lovemaking sessions are around three hours long.  Even after an orgasm I can keep going for as long as I want.

The effect lasts about four hours and it worked within one hour for me.

Very pleased !"


"I was on tri sprintec for a year and a half. I had absolutely no side effects like everyone is describing. They sound absolutely horrible...depression? Crazy emotional? I didn't even know that stuff was a possibility. But It did its job never got pregnant nor did I even have a scare. It made cramps better and periods lighter. No complaints."


"This medicine has definitely helped with my cough. I thought I had gotten a stomach virus at the same time as a cold... nope.This product gave me violent diarrhea. Stopped taking it for a day and my stool returned to normal. Took a dose this morning because I couldn't handle my cough and what do ya know- in the bathroom for the last five hours? Save yourself and buy something else. Throwing it away"


"Took this medication within the first 5 minutes I had an allergic reaction my body started itching and my face swell up.  I called 911 and they gave me Benadryl by means of a IV I felt like I was going to pass out so they rush me to the hospital.  I suggest you be very careful when taking this medication."


"I was on Alesse birth control, which is a mini pill that contains progestin, for about a year now with no problems at all. Recently, I switched doctors and she had to write me a new prescription for my pill. I told her what I was already on and she sent in the rx to my pharmacy. When I went to pick it up, the pack was a purple one called Apri. I asked the pharmacist why it changed and they had no idea. I chalked it up to insurance or a miscommunication. I have been using Apri now for 3 days (today being the 3rd night). First night was fine. Second night had some mild numbness in my throat that I hadn't associated with the pill at all because the the first day had went well. Tonight, minutes after taking my pill, my lips feel very numb. No blue discoloration, trouble breathing, or heart palpitations. However, I do have some slight blurred vision, a stuffy chest feeling, and a bit of nausea. After some reading, I found that my last pill and this new one are two different variations of the pill. This new pill, Apri, is a combination pill that contains both estrogen and progestin. I may have had a drug allergy to the estrogen (I read this can happen) or an allergy to a dye in the pill. All I have on hand is some Allergra allergy pills so I took one of those about 30 minutes ago and, although I still feel a little weird, my lips are not as numb. Hopefully the symptoms disappear soon. I will definitely not be taking Apri again or any other combination pill. I am going to schedule an appointment with my doctor first thing in the morning and get an rx for the mini pill again. Just thought I would share my reaction story in case anyone experiences the same complications whereas I wasn't lucky enough to find someone who shared their story."


"I had all 4 wisdom teeth removed PLUS 4 second molars (two on top and two on bottom). Doc prescribed this antibiotic with T3. Antibiotics  caused my entire body to be itchy. Each time right after taking the antibiotic I get chills and then fever like symptoms...dizziness, shakes and nausea and very disoriented. Also caused hiccups everytime afterward. Goes away but the itching doesn't. The left side of my face is more swollen then the right one. It's day two. Was told it would be much worse at day 3. Not liking this antibiotic at all. But because I had so many teeth removed at once I have to stick with it and rinsing with salt water in order to avoid infection."


"Amazing. Stable on 450mg for a few months. Brought back colour into my life."


".I had proper Lyme disease (not 'chronic' Lyme, quack quack) took doxy for a month, after a tick bite a year ago.

Most symptoms went after a couple days, still suffering from some minor pots and memory loss but  improving each day.

My best recommendation to people with post Lyme syndrome.... Exercise consistently (within your limits). This has really improved heart and cognition problems for me. They do get better it just takes time. Be patient...

Taking doxy after 4 weeks for Lyme is not necessary unless you have serious neuro complications . (You will have need to have had Lyme for 10+ years for this to be necessary, and still 2 months is enough.

Look at the evidence please. Taking copious amounts of abx is not good for you."


"I've been on this pill for about 6 months and I didn't experience any weight gain. My only issue with this pill is that I get very emotional during the third week of the pill. Doctors recommend taking a B-complex vitamin at the same time. I didn't know this at first but once I started doing this, I noticed a positive change but still had that mood swing in the third week. I would just get a little obsessive and cry easily. Just remember that each pill works differently for everyone. So a pill that makes one person gain weight might make another lose weight."


"I've been taking Lamictal now for about 4 years, I haven't had any side effects that I can tell but after reading others experience of memory loss, that could be one that I do have.  I take the maximum dose that is prescribed now and I can't say enough about this medication. I was so totally lost, severe depression, suicidal, lowest of lows, it was so bad, I couldn't get my ducks in a row (my mothers comments to me, daily). Now, I'm feeling in control of my life, I'm back with my spouse and caring for my mother, who's ducks have scattered about, and I'm living happily.  "


"Diagnosed in '08, been on Copaxone since then. Took me about six months to realize my injection site problems were caused by the auto-injection contraception. I found it not precise enough, needle can go at an odd angle, or too deep and into muscle (those were the worst). Learned to self inject. I go in at a 45 degree angle and inject slowly. Haven't had any injection site problems since. Knick a muscle once in a while, but that's it. It's a different experience for everyone, as you all know.
Cut out the salt, take cold showers, and avoid the heat. Haven't tried vitamin D supplements, but sounds like a good idea.
Last MRI showed no significant changes (good thing, I'm told.)"


Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy

"I was diagnosed in 2007 with Lewis-Sumner disorder a branch of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelination Polyradiculoneuropathy. I received a week of loaded doses of Gammagard then maintenance dose of 100 g and has been at 90 g for a few years now. This medicine is a great help for the atrophy in my legs but I do get side effects...moderate to severe back and muscle pain, cramping in my upper front main thigh muscle, foot and toes. Also a lot of hair loss and women should not get IVIG infusion when on their menstrual cycle. It causes more clots and a lot of increased flow than normally happens. Double up on your monthly femine products and be prepared to change them every 30 minutes. I also experience fatigue and frequent urination and headaches. Drink lots of water! I take Excedrine migraine."


"I was diagnosed with  psoriasis at the age of 14. My life was hell by the time I was 18. It covered pretty much every where the sun didn't shine. I tried every thing topical, uv light and sun bathing, different diets you name it, I tried it. In my 30's I accepted that the only way I as ever going to have relief was by once every three or so months sun bath until I was so burnt it forced the  psoriasis to slow down. I met a random stranger who saw my  psoriasis and mentioned  methotrexate. He told me his story, so I gave it a try. I hope the people who are complaining after six or even seven weeks stay the course. It took me four moths to see results. I am 40 now and have been %95 clear for the past eight years. 12mg once a week."


"This medicine had horribly painful withdrawals. The entire time I was taking it I cried all day every day. I kept asking my doctor if it was working and she kept raising the dose. I took myself off of this medication and found a better doctor."


"Relpax has helped me control my migraines that in all but one case I had to take a second one. At this point I have not had any side effects that I know of. To me it seems to control the migraine where it does not go on for days by stopping at the onset."


"Smoked for 40 years and tried several times to quit.   Finally was able to with Chantix.   I think those side effects are just your mind trying to get you to smoke again.  I did have bad dreams, but they did not last long.  just stay away from smokers if possible,  Chantix made it easy"


"I've had it about 8 months and have my period pretty much all the time! If I don't bleed I have sex then I start to bleed again. It's already bad enough I don't have a sex drive! I never had a heavy period or bad cramps but I do now. I do feel on edge ever since I got it. I thought at the beginning it was just my hormones from having a baby and breastfeeding but no sometimes I just snap! I'm getting this thing out ASAP! I've waited the 6 months they say for your body to adjust and it's not working!"