"It worked great but made my eyes very dilated so much so that I could not read. I started taking it after getting my C-diff from the antibiotics from a back stimulator being placed in my mid-back. Can't say enough good about it except the eye dilatation. "


"Cleared my acne. Takes about a good 2-3 months, then scarring is left over. Don't confuse scarring with acne. The scarring will go away. Go with the Doxycyclines and Minocyclines."


"Daliresp has been a game changer for me.  My COPD symptoms have been substantially reduced as I became quite winded after a short walk of 100-125 feet. Now after about four months on this medicine my shortness of breath has been reduced and is sometimes non-existent.  During the four months I had to deal with severe bouts of insomnia. This was solved by taking 1/2 pill per day.  I notice no difference in symptoms between one or 1/2 pill."


"Was experiencing pressure in lower abdomen and urge to urinate frequently(approx 2 x's per hour sometimes more) Tried  amoxicillin which did nothing. Was given cephalexin 500mg 2x's daily. First 3 days noticed a change. Only issue was a headache. Day 4 urination frequency was decreasing (once every 2-2 and 1/2 hrs) and most pressure/pain was gone. Continued to drink water, cranberry juice and kefir to restore good bacteria and prevent yeast infection/and/or another uti..apparently it's common for it to recur due to wiping out positive bacteria. Will finish 7 day regimen and start taking "Friendly Flora" in hopes of preventing future issues. I believe this antibiotic is working great & hope it knocks out infection completely."


"I started taking Celexa for anxiety and bad stress. My BP was rising very high and couldn't sleep much. I'm now only on my 7 dose of 10 mg and I feel tired but I'm giving this new med time to work. It took me 6 months to safely get off of xanax my doc put me on after a injury in which caused much stress. My BP is now back to normal and I feel good a little tired but unlike other reviews I've read I don't eat as much and now am losing wt. But yes I also "hopefully just for now" have lost some interest in sex and I'm a male and its harder to climax. Think it will all get better but so far this is a good med for me."


"I've NEVER had acne in my life and have always had flawless skin. I've been on this birth control for 6 months and all of a sudden I started breaking out with pimples and itchy bumps on my face and neck.  I also have not had a period in 4 months.  After reading these reviews it is evident it is all a result of this pill.  "


"I am on the IR version and I agree with the person who commented that you forget to eat.  I have lost 12 pounds over the last six months and I have to remember to eat.  As they stated I do get foggy headed and kind of high feeling at times, but when I eat something and remember to take my vitamins since I don't eat as much I am fine.  I am older and I did it so I could study for the CPA exam because I could not keep my mind focused on the study materials.  My work performance has improved phenomenally as well.  My boss noticed at my next review and even commented that I seemed different.  My attention to detail had improved and I was staying focused on my tasks so much better.  Makes me wish I had done something like this long ago."


"I have severe scoliosis, had an operation 16 years ago which failed. A titanium rod which should never have broken Did. I have tried various medication including Morphine, my life was hell. A few years ago I was prescribed Oxycodone immediate release tried slow release but had too much break through pain. My life has now greatly improved and I can have a better life, anyone knocking this pain relief hasn't suffered like we all have. It gets a 2 thumbs up from me."


"I was given granisetron as a part of a general anesthetic drug combination for a recent breast lumpectomy. I did not have the slightest hint of nausea. I woke from the anesthetic feeling bright, alert and HUNGRY. Wonder drug."


"I have been on a Methadone maintenance program since May 12 and it has helped me so much! It took my withdrawals away the first day and has kept me from having cravings to the prescription pain medication that I was dependant on. Methadone is a lifesaver!"


"A miracle medicine."


"I started taking this 2 years ago. I chose it because how easy it is to use and you don't have to remember to take it every day. Big plus. On the downside I did gain some weight. I also have experienced mood swings and last summer I had sun spots on my face (NEVER had those before!). I'm going to stop using it soon because I'm tired of the mood swings!"


"Degenerative disc pain. Pinched nerve root L4-L5, from arthritic bone spurs. Was on oxycodone for months. Doc gave me this to get me off the oxy's. By god, it worked. I was truly skeptical, but my pain levels are assuredly reduced, and the side affects are minor. The oxys really didn't block the hardcore nerve signals that fire when the nerve is pinched by walking or movements. Lightning bolts of pain would shoot right through the meds. This at least makes the pain tolerable."


"Was on Percocet 5/325 for 3 years started to build tolerance dose was increased as had some life issues arose so started 10mg of Ocycodone then 20 mg suspedol for 3 times a day and 10 mg Neo per day ??? Realized that it's turning into 6 a day habit versus 3 which means I'm
Technically on 180mg oxycodone . I am only motivated by getting out of bed in the morning by taking 40 to start to get me moving and then some days I'm good sometimes I'm not :( but I am early a few days and buy off people that don't use theirs :( Just tookClonodine 0.1mg as I sit here at 2 am not being able to sleep from the salvia mouth and restless leg syndrome which I always get along with stomach pain and flulike symptoms and of course lower back pain.Hope this works"


"I've been on Armour thyroid for 4 months or so and I've lost no weight and I'm tired all the time, also gained weight. Having hot flashes and night sweats and I've been feeling dizzy. My TSH is low along with my T3 and T4. It's time to switch medicines once again. I've been on 2 other medicines and nothing is helping me I'm so frustrated. I need some help, anyone know of a better medicine out there? "


"In the 80's I started waking up in the mornings with terrible tension headaches. At first I started using BC powders which is mostly crushed aspirin. After quiet a while I got a pepcid ulcer . My physician started trying different meds for tension. We finally tried this med. IT WORKED!! 100%! No more tense dreams that caused the tension! I've been taking it for 20 plus years! Thank God for this medicine! So, it's not just for depression, anxiety, etc. For me it works to relieve those tense dreams that caused my morning headaches! I take one in the AM & two at bedtime."


"I was prescribed Lyrica nine months ago and ever since I've been on this drug my quality of life has greatly increased because not only does it greatly relieve me of muscle tension and pain it greatly improves my mood and makes me feel like doing things that I normally wouldn't have the energy for."


"I had every side effect listed ... gained weight, pimples, mood swings EVERYTHING. My period was never ending, cramps made me cry I was in bed for a week no joke. My breasts... a simple hug hurt so bad. I got depressed taking this pill."


"I started taking this pill on 5-10-16 weighing in at 245 lbs and today is 6-12-16 and I weighed in this morning at 229 lbs. I have lost a total of 16 lbs. I take it for two weeks and stop then start again. I feel this is helping me lose weight faster. I just started exercising this week so hopefully that will help with the weight loss. I take it earlier in the day because if I don't I will be up all night. It gives me energy more than I normally have but sometimes too much where I am talking tooo much and tooo fast and I have to do something...Maybe go for a jog..Lol. So as of right now I would recommend this."


"First month on trinessa and I can say I have no complaints what so ever it makes my skin glow I may get like up to 3 pimples max during the time of the month. I have struggled with acne 5 years and this is the best ive seen my skin in years"


"Nexplanon was the worst decision I ever made. I got it in October, bled for 6 months straight. Got it taken out in April. Killed my sex drive. Gained 20 pounds, which I can't get rid of. I was extremely emotional and depressed. I wouldn't recommend this for anyone. It was the worst thing I've ever done to myself."


"My experience with this medicine in the beginning I had side affects like diarrhea and headaches in which over time goes away...I've also have experienced some weight loss which was great."


"While it prevented pregnancy..but the side effects actually got worse over time. I started out on loestrin 24, which was great after I got used to it. Then I went on Gildess which was okay. Then my pharmacy switched me to the microgestin. It was cheaper so I stuck with it. I think I was on it for 1.5-2 years before I couldn't stand it. I just became so insanely emotional and PMS-y. It started 2 weeks before and my period. I also had the breast tenderness and sugar cravings like crazy. The awful moodiness went away once I switched birth control. I didn't have a lot of spotting- although I also didn't have a period for the first 3-4 months. Had semi bad cramps during the inactive week."


"I have been using Pennsaid for about 8 wks. It is working well in conjunction with cortisone shots in my knees every 3 months. My insurance covered it totally, to my surprise!  My only complaint is the pump on the bottle quit working on the first RX before it was empty. It just quit pumping and I had to wait till I could refill my next month supply. POOR DESIGN on the pump."


"I was on Aviane for a month and a half and I can honestly say it was one of the worst expiriences of my life.
I never had a problem with acne, I would get a pimple here or there ocassionally but Aviane made me breakout horribly. I am left with scarring from it and although it has gotten a lot better I am still trying to get rid of some of the acne.
I felt depressed and emotional while taking it and definately had mood changes while on it. My period lasted 7 days on this and it came with horrible cramping and blood clots. I began to feel better just days after stopping this pill.
I would not recommend it to anyone. The worst mistake I have made was to go on this pill."


"Ease of use is great. I used the capsule type for many years and hated it every morning. Removing capsule from package, inserting cap into device. It was difficult because I have tremors in hands."


"This drug has been out there a long time, but it's tried and true.  I've evened out my ups and downs and don't have as bad of temper as I did before starting Paxil.  I've taken it for 4 years on the advice of my Gastro doctor.  My daughter says that she has REALLY noticed a difference and I feel much better.  I just wish I had found it earlier in life.  No side effects unless I forget a dose and then I get a little achy."


Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir

"Started Stribild a week ago. I was very concerned about side effects but have not had any. I am very excited about this one pill regimen."


"I wouldn't say that I have a problem performing in fact it's the opposite. However I am on a few other medications that absoluty wire me. So by proxy lots of anxiety has been created. Throughout the day. I take 20mg three times a day and can remain calm and collected. It Actually helps to keep me focused. I guess it's true meds work totally differently for everyone. The only problem is if I forget a dose it can be unbearable and I'm not able to communicate well at all."


"I have used this since the first tests for its use in treating bipolar and it has worked and never lost its ability to help stabilize my moods (I have tried other medicines with significantly less success)."


"I am 50
Initially I tried it to fight depression and low energy. Hoped it would help me trim off 10 lbs without the need for a diet. At first it helped, but after a few months I started gaining weight and developed muscle fatigue. I literally weakened by about 20% These injections began having a negative effect on me for everything I hoped they would help. I am not taking another one."


"i have been depressed most my life, it runs rampant in my family, i really dont have much to be depressed about, i have a good life, i have some bumps,  been taking "SERTRALINE 200MG/DAILY", FOREVER, I WAS STUCK, THERE WERE days i would stare out my window for 8 hours doing nothing, zero energy, zero interest in anything, had to force myself to do things, thought some of this was due to being menopausal, but the doc gave me abilify, started with2mg, about 2 weeks later i felt something but not enough, went to 4mg a day with my depression pills, im telling u in one week,, someone turn the lite on, amazing, energy, interests everything, but the cost is unabtainable, no insurance been getting free samples, 1400$/month. help, i cant go off thes"


"Started on prozac 20mg but went off because of low libido. Doctor had me try Celexa 20mg & it was the worst month of my life. So many side effects! Not only did my libido get worse, but I had frequent urination, depression worsened, sleeping pattern messed up, fatigue, always sweating, and it made my period disappear for 3 months & I wasn't pregnant! After a month I went back to Prozac, I couldn't deal with celexas horrible side effects anymore!"


"I'm 21 with no kids. I got the Skyla put in today after reading these scary reviews and ..yeah it hurts , I won't lie to you. Y'all ..I wanted to bite my gyno's head off but true enough it only lasted like 30 seconds tops. It's super quick , I went into the Dr office at like 3pm and was in my car headed home at 3:15pm . Lol I didn't bleed during the process but around 8pm I started spotting and the pain is gone. I'll be back soon to update everything ! :)"


"ON Tiroaint for about 4 months. I certainly have more energy. I have been on synthroid, levoxyl, lecothyroxine and nature throid, this seems to work the best.  BUT_ I keep getting rashes in odd places, like my chest and now the backs of my shins, I am starting to think it is the meds as I have not switched detergents and the one I use is free of scent and dyes.  Anyone else suffer with rashes on Tirosint. I won't stop, because the rash is better than the way I felt before Tirosint."


"Had a few paranoid weird thoughts while weaning off slowly from 5mg to 2.5mg zyprexa. So my doc has given me some time off work and bumped up my dose to 10mg. It hasn't been long enough for me to notice a change in my thoughts just a bit less anxious."


"I'm just coming to the end of my fourth month on this medicine and it's worked a dream!! Before having this I cried every morning not wanting to go to school and every night before I went to sleep, I tried every single facial wash and tablet there was (prescribed and over the counter)
Since being on the medicine my life has turned around I'm not afraid to take photos with family and friends and I only use light make up I'm not afraid to go out!
I did have some side effects such as, sickness, depression, nose bleeds, joint pain, dry skin & chapped lips however the doctor dropped the dosage and now I'm back to my normal self!

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED"


"I take it with a banana so I can't taste it, no effects except for headaches."


"Works"


"Second medication I tried after years of issues, definitely helped but didn't help completely and issues have been slowly returning here and there. Works much better if I make sure to take it at the same time every day."


"Frova had changed my life. I went from having debilitating migraines and missing days from work, not to mention vomiting from being in such excruciating pain for hours on end. I can't believe I could take this one pill and my migraine vanished almost instantaneously 99% of the time! Unfortunately, my insurance just told me two months ago that they would no longer cover Frova. I've been on Maxalt and it does NOTHING for me. I'm going to see if my neurologist will contact insurance and try to see if they will pay for at least part of it again. It's torture to know there's basically a cure for my migraines, but I'm no longer allowed to have it. "


"Was prescribed this after a pap showed BV, no symptoms.  The first day was fine, a little tired.  The next two were terrible, I struggled not to fall asleep at work!  And the nausea began, despite taking it right after eating a full meal.  Collapsed from fatigue while getting ready to go to work one morning, and was unable to keep any food down yesterday.  Can't call my doctor to ask what to do as today I only figured out these are side effects of this medication and they're closed on Sundays..."


"I believe if used right this medicine is great for people who cannot take morphine."


"Got this vaccine at my yearly PCP appointment in April 2017.  Have had 6 outbreaks since then the first leading to colitis according to my GI specialist (again - caused the first colitis attack according to my GI).

Had my first outbreak of shingles at 58 and was told I was too "young" for the vaccine and had 2-3 per year but nothing like this since the vaccine.

No more vaccines for me... they are poison to your system."


"Minimal positive effect. Erratic performance."


"This medication works so well for me.  It doesn't leave me groggy and unable to wake up or function like others have that I've been on."


"After years of being on Carbamazepine and gaining a lot of weight I was switched to Topamax/Topiramate.  First to 300 mg then because of G.I. side effects to 100 mg a day and adding 50 mg of Lamictal.  G.I. symptoms are gone.  I do experience the metal taste, some tingling in my hands and feet, tiredness, blurred vision, some diarrhea but these are few and far between, my weight is stabilized and not many problems with sleep. Any breakthrough seizures I have is usually when I don't maintain my regular sleep cycle, get overstressed, etc. The plus is that I am able to have a normal life. I work full-time, hunt, fish, exercise, have 2 grown boys, hobbies and my husband and I have a very active social life. Inconvenient yes but worth it!"


"I been on evra patch for a year now, no specific mood swings no spotting, normal periods as 7 days, period only starts on 3rd day after removing patch and overlap by 3 days! Breasts have grown I might say a cup size. Some of periods I had very bad back pain some  I don't even feel ( so I don't think is anything to do with patch)
I have not gained much weight and I think it's nothing to do with patch. If I eat like pig I get fat if and if I cut down on carbs I slim down."


"I started Contrave about 5 weeks ago and have already lost over 19lbs. I was able to up the dosage like suggested with only an occasional headache or dizzyness. I am very happy with my results. I was a drinker and now have no desire to drink. I also do not sit and obsses over when and what I will eat next. It has helped me with my obesssion for food. My energy level has incressed dramatically also."


"Had a severe allergic reaction to compazine which was given to me to treat nausea,  unable to breathe, throat closed had to be rushed to hospital. and it didn't stop the vomiting"


"Works well but very costly"


"Have had a long history of having "racing" thoughts.  Finally after many years and missed diagnoses with accompanying different medicines, my current Psych Doctor said that I might have a touch of obsessive compulsive disorder. He placed me on 25mg per day for a week, then 50 mg per day.  Finally, I feel much better and my mind is finally more at rest.  I was supposed to increase the dose to 75 mg after one week, which I tried for one day, but I had some weird side-effects that I attributed to the 75 mg dose.  Back at 50mg and am happy with the results.  Time will tell."


"I was diagnosed bipolar a year ago and started at 100 then 150 and now 200mg at night in conjunction with Cymbalta 30 mg. I have had no side effects and I really think this drug has saved my life."


"I started celexa 2 weeks ago and its been my life saver I had been depressed from my teens and never wanted help I refused I then had my little girl a year half ago become very angry and emotional but was in a bad relationship I was so sure I didn't need help and no pills to make me better about a month ago my partner robbed and left me for another women I became an emotional wreck just cried and cried going inside myself were family and work friends noticed and begged me to go get some help I went to doctors he gave me celexa and another calmer drug lozapam I think and within a few days they worked so much calmer no more crying or suidical thoughts I feel dumb no emotions in some way helped me a lot I feel a lot better person for my child"


"This medicine gave me heartburn and stomach upset.  I couldn't eat anything that didn't cause my stomach to be painful - let alone anything mildly spicy.  My doctor had to change my medicine."


"I started taking isosorb 30 mg er 2 months ago I only took it for 7 days I'm still sick but I found out what they don't tell you this medication can cause severe electrolyte imbalance this takes all the sodium and vitamins out of your body and can result n death If not treated"


"I started taking Lamictal 3 years ago. I have class 2 bipolar disorder. Before the Lamictal I have always had doctors (since I was 16, I'm now 27) tell me I was depressed. But with the Zoloft and Prozac I would go into extreme manic states and clean my floors for 6 hours, spend all my money on crap, cry uncontrollably or even get violent. I was like that already just worse on those medicines. Finally seeing another doctor trying to find help he put my on Lamictal. Small dose at first and now I'm on 400mg/day. I have gained weight 15 pounds and have been on a diet for a year and see a personal trainer. Absolutely cannot lose weight. I still have all of my same bipolar symptoms but they are not uncontrollable now. I am on lithium 200mg/day"


"I've been taking Vistaril for about a year, one dose a night before bed (I take it for sleep) and it gets me to sleep but gives me very vivid scary dreams! I think the biggest problems with this is that I tend to punch, slap and kick whoever I'm sleeping next to! (Boyfriend, friend, sister) and they really have a problem with it, I think it's quite funny. Though the dreams do wake me up I can say that I don't get much sleep sometimes but it's quite amusing. Though that may just be my dry humor."


"Reclipsen has worked perfectly for me. It has not made me gain weight, hasn't made me moody, and it controls my period. I haven't gotten pregnant while using it and I've never worried that I have been pregnant. I would recommend this to anybody that wants to go on the pill."


"My husband was perscribed Lyrica for neuropathic pain. He has been in pain with low back issues since 2005. He has had shots, surgeries, a stim unit inplant. The pain continues to get increase. The lyrica within three days made him completely crazy. Couldn't sleep, very emotional. Started weaning right away. He had side effects all the way to cold and flu like symtoms. This Lyica is horrible, worst medicine he has ever taken and now we're stuck for $100.00"


"Anytime you go into an ER with a migraine the doc will automatically try an avoid real meds and instead says we're gonna try reglan which has a sedative effect and then add Benadryl and knock you out, turn off the lights and close the door for Dark and quiet. Good thing for any kind of headache. About thirty minutes later the doctor rushes in flips on the light and says how's the headache? At thirty minutes of sleeping your just starting to hit REM. You're groggy from the sedative effects therefore not thinking clearly so you answer like um ok I guess. "Great lets get you outa here." On the way out as you're waking up you realize the pain is still there but too late. Reglan is great for the Doctors but does nothing for the patient."


"I am a 25 year old female. I'm 5'8" and weighed 240lbs at my heaviest. I tried Qsymia after it was recommended by a family member who has lost 40 lbs on it and I have been on it for exactly a week now. I'm combining it with The 17 Day Diet by Dr. Mike Moreno, which is low fat, low carb, low sugar, and I'm happy to say that somehow in one week I've lost 14 pounds. I know it's mostly water weight but I feel good and I can actually tell that the pill makes me not crave food or feel hungry throughout the day like I used to be, which makes following the diet so much easier. I would recommend Qsymia to anyone. Only side effect is a little lightheadedness the first day or two."


"My father took 40 mgs for a week and now can't work and can't raise his arms.  The doctor said it was this medicine."


"Went from 75mg to 150 mg but because of side effects of being nearly stoned during the day the doctor put me a 100 mg, but had side effects as short memory problems, achiness in the middle of night and no pain relief. I am going to try another medication. Hope this helps."


"I just want to start by saying don’t let the bad reviews scare you! I was particularly nervous about the pain as a 18 year old after reading others’ bad experiences, but I am on day 4 post insertion and feeling great! I took ibuprofen, misoprostol and adavan (lol) before the procedure because I’d backed out once before because of anxiety. My advice? Grit your teeth and breathe. I did feel nauseous after insertion but the doctors were very sweet and let me rest and have juice. I would not recommend trying to drive yourself home afterwards, because cramps and dizziness remain, although are relieved with a heating pad. I got it in the day before thanksgiving and still had a healthy appetite! Cramps and spotting have started up but it’s all worth it"


"I find it does a good job. I have been on it (on & off) since 2004 for multiple sclerosis."


"I have been using Clearlax for 3 months, as I take many medications everyday that constipate me. I have not had any problems and continue to take everyday with no problems."


"works great"


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"I was addicted to Vicodin following an operation, then went on to be introduced to Oxycontin. I have 3 beautiful kids and hated the person I had become. The only way I could get up in the morning was to pop (a lot) pills. I had no patience or energy for my kids unless I had them. I remember laying in bed until I could get a hold of my dealer. I then became pregnant and absolutely knew that it was time to get HELP. I went to my family doctor and he referred me to a doctor who could prescribe Suboxone. I was told how dangerous it could be for my unborn child if I were to just quit cold turkey. So that's when I decided to go on the Suboxone. My baby was born perfectly healthy and I have been clean for almost 1 year and I'm back to normal me."


"This may be the most effective drug for OCD (or a close second to clomipramine [ANAFRANIL]). It is inexpensive, and for me worked within a week to calm down intrusive thoughts and lifted my overall mood. I have been on and off this medication 3-4 times, and it worked each time to save me from crippling depression. That said, like all SSRIs, this medication caused sexual dysfunction (difficulty having an orgasm, delayed ejaculation, erectile dysfunction), which was a deal breaker for me, even with OCD. I will say, however, that IN MY EXPERIENCE, the sexual dysfunction caused by fluvoxamine was not as bad as the dysfunction caused by paroxetine [PAXIL], sertraline [ZOLOFT], or Anafranil."


"I'm 64 years old with high blood pressure and erectile dysfunction. Have tried everything on the market for the past 2-3 years, unsuccessfully. Doctor gave me 20mg samples of Cialis. Within 30 minutes was like a teenager with my wife. Unbelievable sex. Unbelievable pill."


"Out of all the medicines I've tried Viibryd has been the only one to help me. Finally, after 15 years of struggling I feel "normal"."


"One month report - I had constant small bleeding for full month - now on month 2 and thinking I will not have any period. I plan to give the pill a full 3 months. But wanted to comment about continuous bleeding for first month, enough that you would need a pad or small tampon only. One side effect is I am having some constipation but increasing my water to help this. I will update my status after month 2."


"This is the only birth control I've ever been on so I don't have a point of comparison, but I don't think it's helpful at all. I started it because I was having periods every two weeks for about 2 months. I'm in my third month of taking it and not only do I still randomly get my period in the middle of the month, but if I am so much as 5 minutes early or late taking the pill in the morning I'll get my period again. I already had depression and it made it so much worse than it already was that I had to go back into therapy. Acne is no better or worse. I guess the only thing it did right was that it sort of made my cramps better? And then not to mention the fact that even after insurance it's still $50, which I can't afford every month."


"Enbrel seems to work for Still's disease. I'm also on 15mg of prednisone daily."


"I love this medication! I was on Zoloft and was a zombie! I couldn't sleep, and with a newborn sleep was critical to me! I also gained a lot of weight! I have no issues sleeping now and generally have a more positive mood and am losing weight. You can tell when I don't take this! It's a dream!"


"I have been on for a year and a half. I am now no evidence of disease! Only bad part is the low WBC"


"I'm 17 and live in Australia at first I thought I just had a UTI but boy was I wrong, a urine test, tested positive for chlamydia, telling my boyfriend was the worst of it and now he thinks I cheated on him... (and didn't and never would) but I've only been sexual active with 3 other guys and I've ALWAYS used protection with them and the reason me and my current bf didn't use protection was because we didn't have any (dumb I know) but now I'm suffering so much pain in my stomach and I can hardly move and I'm terrified to tell my mum about it! God this better work"


"I began taking this medicine about 10 years ago.  For changes in my condition, dosage has ranged for 37.5- to max 375mg daily. This medication has been extremely successful in controlling symptoms enough to seek all sorts of recommended therapy. I have been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and panic attacks compounded by agoraphobia. Post traumatic stress disroder was initial diagnosis the above mentioned came later. Side effects at 150mgs daily and above have been significant weight gain and lack of sex drive.  Lower doses offered same side effects although manageable. Lowering dosage to discontinue caused manageable discomfort."


"I could tell it was working within 24 hours of taking it. Just be sure to eat with every dose, it's hard on the stomach!"


"Had a heart attack on Nov 2016 was put on Brilinta x2 a day. I too have experience fatigue, bruising, blurred vision and shortness of breathe. Takes me a long time to get started of the morning then about 3:00 pm...  I'm ready to nap but can't bc I work."


"I've tried this medicine and it is quite good..I don't have to suffer from insomnia anymore. Thanks to ambien"


"This medication works wonders for me."


"Very helpful to me. It made me stop the rage outburst of anger and depressive outbreaks and crying spells and controls my eating habits. Now I eat healthy and eat to live not what's eating me."


"I have been on Januvia for about a year and a half. My AIC went down from 9.0 to 8.0. However, I have developed nausea, dizziness, vomiting which I never know when it will hit. Had colonoscopy and they found nothing. In last six months developed dumbness in my right arm and hand, reflux which keeps me up at night, constant urination about every 45 minutes and fatigue (this has added three more pills to my daily intake for those symptoms). Told my doctor and he said to keep taking Januvia and that I was not getting any younger. However, I read here that others have similar side affects once on Junuvia."


"It's been 18 months I have this birth control. I will never regret having it. Since the day I had it I did not have any bleeding and my mood was not affected. The best option ever!"


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


"this medication is weird. you can be doing really well and be normal and then all of a sudden you get a manic episode or psychotic episode out of nowhere when you were normal like 2 days ago.  It doesn't help you sleep although it's good because it didn't stop me from waking up in the morning. I was able to go to for my morning class as I was waking up at 5:30am. Although  couldn't concentrate in class and I never cooked. from what I remember I was doing better on risperdal although I was more out of it and way more paranoid and it was really scary but I had good friends and never got manic and never had to go to the hospital for almost 10 years and also did well in school. I think invega is too inconsistent and can't take the mood stabilizer I want to"


"I have a Congenital Heart Defect I was born with, so my Dr. prescribed me Losetrin FE about 5 years ago. DUE TO my insurance change I had to switch to Blisovi FE 1/20 and let me tell you I Love it. I have no headaches, vomiting nothing. I took it 2 years straight and when I was trying to get pregnant I took a year off and it still took me about 10 months to get pregnant with my son he is 1 now and I started back taking my pills again 7 months ago. My acne has went away I have regular periods to the date I took my last pill. Little to no cramping and light periods that last 3-5 days. I would highly recommend this pill. I know everyone's body is different. But just from my experience I would highly recommend this pill."


"I have had nothing but excellent results with this medication! Without any side effects! I would definitely recommend Klonopin to/for anybody having anxiety!"


"I would rate this a 10 but I am only 2 1/2 months into using it.  The pills are FREE with my insurance.  I am 41 and my periods had started getting really bad and I had been feeling hormonal and was 10 pounds overweight.  My doctor was going to prescribe me a mini pill that would cost $60 a month.  I  mentioned the cost was a burden and she gave me Gildess.  I feel great.  I have lost weight and my sex drive is high.  My periods are very light.  No more cramps, heavy bleeding and bad dizzy hormone spells.  No bad side effects yet."


"I was diagnosed with lupus almost 10 years ago. My first rheumatologist prescribed this for me. It took about 3 weeks to take effect...and when it did...it was a Godsend for me. Almost total relief of joint pain and swelling.  I have gone off of it before due to price...and suffered for it. I recently went off of it again...and sadly am paying for it royally.  My joints are red, swollen, and very painful. I stopped taking it due to a jump from $60 a month with a coupon to $676 a month without a coupon. I am now pursuing it through the Limbrel website but it is a slow process. This is sad...it is such a fantastic drug...and for me it has zero side effects. I know there are so many more people out there that could benefit from it."


"Been back on 45 mg mirtazapine for 7 weeks after coming off them gradually a month before that as was feeling great. I now feel worse than ever!! Severely depressed feeling like I could go to not functioning at any given point. Am single mum so that's not an option but I need help in knowing whether I've given it long enough as feel like I'm getting worse not better!! Also on propranolol and diazepam for the anxiety but convinced they're making depression worse!!!"


"It is the only medication I have found to really take care of my tension headaches. Works tremendously. You need to take it on the onset of your headache for it to work the best."


"This is my second time on this medication, I took it April 2012 and was on it for 3 months and lost 46 pounds, through different issues in my life I fell off and gained 17 pounds back and now have a hard time getting motivated so I'm back on."


"I was suffering from rash for 10 months and this was the only thing that brought me relief. The relief was such that I overused it and unfortunately it thinned my skin considerable. I ended up finding out that was causing my rash was my blood pressure medication, so I am cured now and no longer need Fluocinolone. Would I use it again? Yes. Would I be more carefully? You bet it. way....way more careful."


"The best medicine for me."


"I am 2 days shy of the full dose, I've been on Contrave for just about 3 weeks. My take:

I've lost 10 lbs so far.

My depression is now very well-controlled - I am on Viibryd, which affects serotonin, and to add Contrave's affects on norepinephrine and dopamine, means I have felt almost no depression, very serene (most of the time)

Some bowel side effects, which Miralax really helped

No craving for fatty, fast food

Almost no alcohol craving

Throwing up if I did combine fatty food and alcohol

Low appetite- only eat when really hungry

Has not helped my anxiety

Bottom line? I feel better than ever, am completely hopeful for continued success on Contrave, and I would recommend it to everyone!!"


"I started taking Exalgo about 3 weeks ago after 20+ years of trying every other opiate and non-opiate pain med with little to no relief, especially once I became immune to them. I've been on disability since 2010 and been seeing a PM doc since about 2009 and in March he talked to me about trying an IR. I researched my insurance and when I saw him in April we decided on Exalgo 24mg per day with 15mg roxi backer. They seem to be working ok, but doc told me to take both 12mg caps in the am together which I did for about a week until I read here that others were taking them at 12 HR intervals  so I tried that and it seems as tho they are causing me to not sleep. I have been waking up about 4/4:30am every day since.  Anyone else having issues?"


"Ive been using this product for only 3 weeks but I strongly recommend it !! I used it 3 days in a row at first before I got to bed I applied it on my under arms let dry throw on a t-shirt and went to bed. Like some of you I also expirienced some burning/itching sensation, first day it's was very mild but the third day it was bad but not unbearable. After that I'm just applying it 2x a week. It's a life changer before I couldn't even wear the tops I wanted it's was embarrassing walking around with there huge sweat stains on my underarms. But now I can wear what I please there's no need to put up with that anymore "


"Duac works great for my rosacea, the first medicine I've ever had that really works for me.  I've used it for about 5 years now."


"This medication definitely has its pros and cons. And being a prescribed patient to adderall/vyvance on and off for over 10 years, my strongest advice would be to take it AS NEEDED.  After about 6 months I noticed horrible effects from this medication. Insecurity, anti social, over analyzing EVERYTHING. I found that I was worse than I was on my own without the medication. I got weird and felt almost an out of body experience, but before the 6 month period I felt great."


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"I've been on Loseasonique for about 2 weeks now, and so far I love it. Before I started taking it, I read through some of these reviews and was very hesitant to take this birth control. I asked my doctor about it and she told me to try it, and if I experience any symptoms I could stop taking it. The only side effect I have is spotting that started a few days ago, but its not bad at all. I have not gained any weight, lost any hair, or anything else.

In the packet of information that comes in the box with the pills it says that if you take the pill at the same time everyday you are less likely to have symptoms. So far so good."


"For me, escitalopram has worked wonders. I have been on it for a month now and have not felt the need to increase my 10mg dose yet. I did experience side effects early on, a little bit spaced out and some jaw clenching but these disappeared by 2 weeks. Having tried citalopram for a week and experiencing increased anxiety with it, I feel escitalopram is a better suited to me."


"I have been on and off different antidepressant meds for years.  I started Fetzima at 20 and ramped up to 160.  Couldn't really tell much difference.  I also take 400 mg Wellbutrin twice a day and Deplin (supposed to help stuff cross the blood brain barrier).  I was only on Fetzima a few  months (3-4?) with questionable improvement.  Have now weaned completely off and now starting LIthium.  Starting with 300 mg but will eventuall be at 900 mg.  Changed Wellbutrin to name brand (NOT generic) 300 mg SR daily along with the Deplin.  I just need something to help soon.  I have been fighting this for so long, and I am almost at the end of my rope.  I have been unemployed over a year, which just adds to the stress and strain."


"My doctor prescribed 10 mg flexeril 3 times per day for a painful and crippling muscle spasm in my lower back. The dosage helped relax my back, but it also relaxed everything else in my body. I had difficulty controlling my extremities, as if they were detached from the rest of my body. Sometimes I didn't have enough control of my tongue to speak clearly. Sometimes I felt weak and uncoordinated, for example, I had to take my time going up and down stairs. I felt generally sleepy and spaced out most of the time, and felt thirstier than usual. I also needed more sleep than usual, 10  hours. Overall effective for helping my condition, but the side effects were a little frightening."


"This medication killed my schizophrenia in two months. But I gained 20 pounds which is okay considering I was a little underweight. The worst side effect was that my eyes would not move. Finally a doctor told me to cut down my dosage from 10 mg to 5 mg and this lowered the occurence. When I lowered it to 2.5 mg the side effect completely went away. Now I feel great and the schizophrenia is still gone.

I recommend Zyprexa but the doctor has to be really careful with the dosage."


"I would rate this a zero if I could. I got the shot dec 14, I decided to get on depo because I do not want kids yet. Everything was fine at first until January 1st I started spotting, sometimes heavy, sometimes light. But it's now March 26 and I'm still bleeding. The cramps are so HORRIBLE btw I used up almost 2 bottles of ibuprofen since the bleeding started."


"A big warning. If you are going at a party drinking alcohol - then skip that januvia in the morning ! I got disabled from my chest and down to my feet, I couldn"


"I was given Propranolol for heart palpitations. It was ongoing for a few days due to anxiety and stress. I was given 10mg to be taken twice a day and three times a day for 3 days.

I did not react well to this medication. Day two I started to feel drunk, and in another world. My eye slight was not right. I was unable to eat, I couldn't sleep, it caused severe panic, shaking, sweating.

I stopped taking it after day 4. Stopping this medication suddenly can be unsafe for people with heart issues, but I had to stop taking it due to the side effects. It caused me horrible withdrawal even after 4 days of taking, I was even more sick after I had stopped. It's now day 6 after stopping, and I'm almost back to normal. I do not recommend this product"


"I've been on Qvar 40mg 2 shots twice a day, for over 12 months. My morning cough disappeared when I first started taking Qvar,then after several months it started again. I've also noticed that I've been having more sinus issues and respiratory infections. Flu like symptoms. I'm 66 and usually never get sick,but I believe Qvar has compromised my immune system. I've also notice a lack of energy and upper back pain and muscle aches in my thighs. My voice has be affected also. I don't know why my doctor has me twice the recommended dosage. I have early stages of emphysema. I wonder if the side effects of Qvar are worth it.....I'm going to stop Qvar and see what happens. I tired of feeling sick and rundown."


"I have been on 300mg/day for 14 months. Before, the anxiety was so bad, I seemed to get "set off" quite easily. Now I am relaxed. It gives this feeling, like "okay, whatever, I can handle this." My doctor said I could take more of it if I felt I needed it, but I haven't"


"It helps tremendously with the pain and swelling of my hands and the joints in the fingers, due to arthritis."


"I had my first Mirena when I was 22, now I'm 32 and working on getting my third one. I have never had children and I don't want to have any at all. Both insertions were very painful. The first time around, I was spotting and cramping for 4 months. I hated it to the point I wanted it removed, but decided to wait a little longer. I'm glad I kept it! 4 months later, my periods are so light and almost nonexistent. Yes, my acne got worse, but it was because it got better when I was on the pill. I think my acne just went back to its pre-birth control levels. No mood swings, no more cramping, great birth control (10 years and not a single pregnancy or even a scare!) I recommend it, but I always say give it at least 4 months if you hate it."


"My psychiatrist just prescribed me this medication to help me sleep at night since I have trouble sleeping, supposedly it takes 15 to 45 mins to take in effect, the only effect I got was a calming effect but wasn't sleepy like it was intended for..therefor I became more agitated, crying for no apparent reason, and more fidgety then ever..So unfortunately I was the unfortunate one where it does not work for."


"I am not at all hungry and I too, feel more focused. I do not have the anxiety I had with the Adipex. I just started taking it and have not weighed yet but I feel so much more in control now."


"Thyroid was removed a year ago for papillary cancer, been on levothyroxine since. Gained 20 pounds on generic levothyroxine and felt awful, would wake up with a puffy face and eyes even though blood tests showed in range. My endo just switched me to tirosint and after one week I feel so much better. My face and legs are retaining less water, last time I felt this good was prior to my thyroidectomy. I have celiac and crohns which probably caused absorption issues. I also hate dairy and generic levothyroxine has a dairy base, go figure."


"I started taking topalex after stop taking lithium. I gained 45kg by the lithium and moodstabilisers in 2 years. So now I already have lost 13kg in less than 2 months and still dropping. I drink a lot of water and eat slowly now and a lot less"


"On this for 6 months now, and I've been in remission for the last 3 months."


"Began taking xanax during a time when my one and only child left home for college and I lost my job a month later.  It allowed me to cope and move forward.  The most I ever took was 1 mg per day, but I now take .25 when I have periodic depression and anxiety.  I sometimes go 6 weeks without taking one.  The best way to describe it is like rebooting your mind.  Life saver for me."


"Worked after one dose. High dose of 3 strong pills once only.
But today I feel lightheaded, dizzy and low appetite."


"I'm on birth control but was paranoid and took this plan b pill my body was very hormonal and my nerves were very bad. I went with my gut and decided to take the pill even tho I was safe on my birth control patch but insisted and took the pill for this last couple of weeks my body was going nuts !! But I must say my period came exactly the same date it comes every month on 4/22 ... I got my period ladies so I must say go with your gut when your in doubt and also believe and trust in your birth control. My period is very heavy from the pill and I have body aches and headaches and acne like crazy !!! But I will not be using this pill no more to much side affects I will be sticking with my patch like I always have been !!!"


"I got the bc in October 2015 about a week after I got my period for 9 days and since then I haven't gotten any period. I notice I get minor headaches almost every day but they go away after an hour or so. I haven't noticed any mood swings, perhaps only one bad day. No change in acne and my weight seems to stay the same. I'm not tired and some days I feel sad but it goes away if I snap out of it too. Sex doesn't cause bleeding for me, and I've always been on bc so my sex drive was always low for me but I try to get in the mood. The bruising from the insertion went away after a full week. It's worth it for me since I was bad at taking pills and I don't have a lot of complaints just that it sucks to not know if you'll ever get your period."


"I was diagnosed with a migraine. Given  Reglan pill and ibuprofen. Didn't really take my headache away until after I got home and time passed I was able to take my Excedrin Migraine. Not sure Reglan worked as well as the good old standby..so no need for me to fill the prescription he also gave me. One was enough.."


"Taking ambien as (exactly) prescribed has been a tremendous help to me. I get sleep, without waking up several times a night. I feel refreshed for a day of anything!"


"Clear, good and useful information about usage and side effects."


"I've been on Alesse for about 3 years including the time I decided to have Mirena put in (then promptly removed a month later) and tried the patch for about a month. Neither Mirena or the Evra patch, despite how easy they are to use, compared to Alesse. I also tried Triceclyn Lo for about 6 months, but my doctor switched me to Alesse after I complained of stomach cramps and constant bloating, which Alesse seemed to fix. THE PROS: no weight gain, no facial acne, no weird side effects like unwanted hair growth, no pregnancies and a period that is fairly short, light and always on time. THE CONS: Acne on my back, mood swings and depression, low sex drive, and quite painful menstrual cramps. Overall, I like it and would recommend."


"My experience is not one size fits all. I have a kidney transplant and because of that I should have been given this medicine at 250 mg. Instead they prescribed 500. I was very sick to the point of fever so I didn't do my own research that day. I just took the meds and tried to sleep. It was the second day that I realized I got very sick and vomited each time and when I researched I found I should not take 500 mg because of my transplant my body could not break it down. I was then prescribed it at 250 and stopped vomiting. It took my infection completely away."


"I was in and out of the psych ward for psychosis (diagnosed bipolar I with mania induced psychosis) for years until I finally committed to taking my meds and was put on seroquel 200 and lithium 900 nightly. I slowly weaned down the seroquel and have been at 25 mg for the past year in addition to the lithium. I have had zero episodes and have had a cool, stable mood since then. Seroquel works great for insomnia and the regular sleep has helped keep my mania non-existent. On a low dose the weight gain is manageable with proper diet and exercise and there are little to no side effects (besides the serious munchies.)"


"I suffer from RA 34 Years, Chronic head pain 48 years, Nerve pain 10 years, and diabetes 23 years. I have been taking pain meds since I was six years old. The 1000mg metformin I took twice a day almost killed my kidneys, leaving me with only 50% kidney function. This caused me not to eliminate a large dose of morphine I take and almost killed me. Now I cannot take any pain meds metabolized in the kidneys at all, scary I know. So last week my PMD put me on the 10µg Butrans patch. It doesn't seem to work for me at all. I can feel the drug in my body because of a constant stomach ache since the day after putting on the patch. Now, actually, my state is worse than before the patch."


"After reading a couple of reviews, let me first start off that every body responds to medicine differently.  Not everyone has the same response to the same medicine.  This is my first BC that I've taken and so far I like it.  Before I would always have light periods that were either lengthy or off and on so I wanted BC to keep it consistent.  Now I have extremely light periods that last barely a day or two.  My skin is fairly clear and I've gained about 5lbs which is a struggle for me to keep on weight (5 ft 106lbs). I noticed that I am a whole lot less moody but the cramps prior to my period are more severe."


"I'm almost finished my first pack of Trinessa and the side effects that I've experienced are LOTS of bloating and also vaginal discharge. I've gotten use to the bloating, but the vaginal discharge is annoying and frustrating because I kept thinking it was a yeast infection or something like that and everything I've taken to try to get rid of it has not worked and it was driving me crazy, but after reading some of the reviews for Trinessa, I realized it must be one of the side effects of the pill because it started when I started taking it. The first week I started the pack, I had a lack of appetite, but I've been eating regularly since then. I haven't experienced any weight gain. Overall Trinessa seems to be a decent birth control"


"I had no good effects from other benzodiazepines to control my panic attacks and I was on Xanax since 15. I'm 21 now and I'm on 3mg XR and 2 x 2mg instant release a day. My dose may need to get upped now and then but now I feel good, haven't had a panic attack in a while. It doesn't make me tired or anything. I'm basically on 7mgs a day just 2 different types of it and it works great. I recommend it but I'm afraid to come off it. "


"I was on Nexplanon for 8 months. It works great preventing pregnancy, however; the side effects for me at least were, and still are horrid. I had it removed 4 months ago and I am currently still coping with the side effects. I never once had a period nor spotting while on Nexplanon, I did however have headaches, migraines, horrific mood swings, no sex drive, no motivation, depression, cramping, and arm pain. Now 4 months after removal I still suffer from these same side effects only add on severe cramping without having a period, in and out of hospitals for chronic nausea, ovarian cysts, and stuff doctors haven't even been able to pin point. It's not worth it.. Use condoms!"


"This medicine has given me my life back. I no longer worry about knowing where every rest room is wherever I go. My only side effect is a headache the day after the injections."


"I went to an Urgent Care facility in CA, because of this abnormal rash I had on my arms, chest, back, & back of neck including scalp.It was scabies, I was told to use the permethrin cream (2 applications 7 days apart) apply from neck to soles of feet each time. I followed all the proper precautions & although quite a bit of it has cleared up my left arm & back of my neck are still itching/burning and red and raw looking (not as much as before). I've also been using the bed bug spray on my mattress back at home & I wash my sheets every night w/ hot water & high heat dry cycle for hour & 30 mins. My scalp still itches & my neck let's out a watery liquid after a night of scratching. Using  Zyrtec for allergic reaction no improvement. No insurance."


"I was on Norvasc for 2 weeks. I felt dizzy, tired, cold, and got headaches every night. Switched medicines now, still trying to get it out of my system."


"I was at work with a migraine and eventually had to leave because I couldn't even do much of anything. I just took an Imitrex about 10=15 minutes ago and already the results are starting to show! Great stuff. The only bad part is that I have to go back into work and finish the shift I had started."


"When I was first prescribed it, it was pretty nice. It stabilized my mood and turned off the "static" in my head, and could think way clearer. My family commented on how much I was more like myself again. However, over time, I think it lost its effectiveness and eventually suffered a bout of akathesia. I switched to Geodon, which I find better than Latuda."


"I have been taking 35 mg three times a day and have felt great. I have lost 19.1 lbs in 1 month. I am excited about losing 40 total pounds coming from 217 lbs originally."


"I somehow contracted h-pylori. This bacteria cause damage to my stomach lining. As a result I began to suffer from serve burning in my stmach & everything I ate gave me heartburn & acid reflux. After seeing a gastro doctor put me on a Dexilant  (60mg). It was a life saver. I don't get the burning feeling in my stomach & no refux which was starting to damage my esophagus. My insurance pays a portion of the cost. Then I went to the Dexilant website in which they offer a program for reduced cost. I pay $20 a month for a pill that allows me to eat without suffering. I have had no side effects from this medication. I been taking Dexilant for 6 years everyday. If I miss a day it still works but I  can't go longer than 2 days without it."


"I am in my second uti this month. I went to the doctor the first time and was prescribed macrobid and my uti came back in two weeks. Now I'm on Bactrim and it seems to work really well minus the headaches. I like it the a lot better and I feel like it's actually gone now"


"Please, I urge you if you struggle with Bulimia to try Prozac. It has been LIFE CHANGING."


"I'm about to finish my first pack and I have mixed reviews. During the first 2 weeks I was craving sugar like crazy.  About the third week that calmed down though.  I started taking Safyral because I was having break through bleeding with LoEstrin and already Safryal has regulated my period to just the week of my placebo pills.  My period started late, but that's not a big deal considering this is my first month on this birth control.  The most annoying side effect is the bloating.  I don't think I've ever felt this bloated ever and I NEVER get cramps on my period, but I'm having cramps with this pill.  I'm sure these symptoms will calm down as my body gets used to it, if not, I'm switching to something different."


"I have a Lap Band. Before I had the band I had no problem with heartburn, then after I got a couple adjustments, I had acid reflux and heartburn so bad I was eating like 20 Tums a day. Zantac no longer works, or anything for that matter, so I went to my doctor and he gave me samples of Protonix. Within minutes my heartburn was gone. I have slept through the night without vomiting my own stomach acid. Highly recommend this drug. If you have a Lap band then you know how horrible it can be."


"I started taking dox around 2 years ago- I have really oily skin and have regular breakouts around my T-Zone. I never thought my acne was that bad until my mum eventually convinced me to book an appointment. I was skeptical at first; the creams didn't work for me and just dried my skin badly, but the thought of taking a tablet freaked me out a little. Despite this, I agreed to a 3 month course. By the time the course was finished, my skin was completely clear, I looked like a completely different person! It's important to remember, however, that this medication is incredible, but It does take time! You can't expect your skin to be crystal clear within 3 weeks! There's a reason for the course times, so be patient! Good luck!"


"I have anemia and my primary thought she would aid with the anemia be prescribing Camrese to shorten the amount of periods that I have. I thought that would be a Great idea since they, my periods, are a little heavy even with BC. Well the first pack was GREAT. The second pack started of good but by the middle I started spotting. I figured no big deal until I did not stop spotting. I saw my gyne after 2.5 weeks of spotting. She said oh this is your first round. Stick it out and it will be better next round. Well..... Its not! Its the exact same. I have bled more on this than on a monthly pill. I have officially stopped using this pill and I'm waiting for the breakthrough bleeding to end so that I can go back to a normal pill."


"So a week ago my boyfriend and I were having sex we went two rounds and he had on a condom the second round the condom broke and I told him to let me up and he did so. He said it wasn't any Precum  inside the condom but me being cautious I didn't believe him. The next morning around 8 o'oclock I went to CVS and bought a $50 plan b and one bottle of smart water. I ate and went to sleep, the symptoms are HORRIBLE but atleast you know the pill is working. I could barely finish my food , fatigue , nausea was the worst part for me. Last night I woke up in the middle of the night running to the bathroom having diarrhea and throwing up at the same time. And this morning the same thing happened. my period is on"


"I had suffered an unspeakable event a few months agoIf you think of your worst thought, this was worse. I've never been depressed or on any psyc meds in my life. I went about 6 weeks sleeping, perhaps 2 hours per night. I  awakened  with nightmares of the event. I tried Ambien, which made me fall asleep, but I'd only get 3 hours of sleep on a good night, usually less,  awakened by nightmares.  The doc gIve me Doxepin 100mg capsules.  I slept 16 hours straight! I now take 100mg about 30 minutes before bed and sleep 6-8 hours and most importantly,  I don't have nightmares. I don't remember any dreams and I don't have the "Hangover" Ambien gave me. This drug has been a miracle for me literally"


"I'm a sixteen year old and I have been using epiduo for 6 month now and it has given me miraculous result. I had acne all over my face and my dermatologist prescribed me epiduo. It was a kinda slow process for me, maybe because I don't have good patience but now I have pure clear skin without even the scars. I have an extremely oily skin and when I read the side effects of this cream I was kinda reluctant to use this cream. But I had a try and trust me, I didn't have the 'd' of dryness on my skin. In fact my skin became more oily . Overall I'm in love with this cream and I would recommend it to anyone who doesn't have a sensitive skin."


"I've been on Chantix for a month and it has worked fabulous for me. I quit within 5 days of starting it and have had absolutely no craving for a cigarette even with my husband continuing to smoke. He now is going to try it too since he has seen how well it has worked for me. I smoked for 25 years and I can't believe how well I've done with the help of Chantix. I haven't had any side effects at all either."


"I took Ambien CR for a year and at first it worked pretty good except for a minor side effect that left a bad taste in my mouth. I didn't let that bother me as long as I was getting my 8 hours sleep. After a year it stopped working so I tried to double my dose. Big mistake, I had to stop using it because I started sleep walking and having conversation with others without remembering anything. Ambien works but be cautious of side effects."


"The condom broke on the day of my ovulation time. I was so scared, it was 11:00 at night so every pharmacy was closed. I went the next day around 1 pm and I took it. I had no side effects just got really hungry. Today 2 weeks later I got my period. I was so relieved ."


"I took it for 1 week with no side effects, then on day 7 I woke up with a rash that started with one pimple and developed into many more on my arms and legs. Also, day 6 started with swollen lymph nodes behind my ears.

I only have one more pill to take, but not sure if I should finish it!

I also was taking Notrel 777, but doctor said it shouldn't be a problem."


"Flagyl was prescribed to me after an appendectomy with a leaking appendix. I took 3 doses at home and the side effects started immediately and became more severe with every subsequent dose. I was dizzy to the point of having to hold on to the wall to walk. I had the worst metallic bad taste in my mouth that actually made everything taste horrible (water, juices, food etc). I was extremely nauseous to the point that I started heaving even with liquids. I had severe diarrhea as well, which I am not sure was related to Flagyl or not, but subsided once I was off that medicine. I was changed to Cypro and have been feeling much, much better with that antibiotic. In my case I will NEVER take Flagyl again, based on the severe reaction I've experienced"


"I've been on Dilantin since 1979 and have not had any issues or seizures."


"Slightly more effective than tylenol, best when taken with tylenol, but even then not enough for my pain. I took for about 2 years, 250mg a day along with flexiril. When I went off it I felt a little depressed for 2-3 days, that's it. No addiction issues. I now I need something stronger, but what a laugh. The FDA and DEA are more interested in getting billions to help addicts than they are helping the 100 million chronic pain suffers in the USA."


"I have been on this pill for 3 months and it is the first birth control pill that I have ever been on. I can't even describe how horrible my experience was with this pill. I have had mood swings ever day starting early in the morning after I take it and lasting until I go to sleep. I have been so incredibly irritated, even the slightest thing will cause me to become angry or upset. The amount of tears I have cried could fill a pond. I know that everyone has a different experience with their birth control pill, but this has been the worst experience in my life. My psychologicist has me diagnosed with severe depression. I feel bad for anyone else who has taken this pill and has had the same reaction. I am starting a different next month."


"I'm 19 and this is my first time using birth control. I chose the Ortho Evra patch. I started the patch just over a month ago on the first day of my period. My period was extended and lasted 2 weeks straight then I had a lot of spotting. On the 4th week (off patch) I got my period, cramps and all, and by this point I thought the bleeding would never end! I was extremely emotional and cried almost every day and would constantly ask myself "what is wrong with me." Now that over a month has passed, everything seems back to normal. Larger breasts is a definite pro! I don't feel the need to cry now, and everything is good. Enjoying the patch now!"


"Every time I tried to take contrave oh made me sick like the flu. $70 down the drain"


"I'm 15, and four weeks into Accutane treatment. My initial breakout is just now dying down, and for a while I was seriously concerned. My acne for the past 4 years has been pretty horrible to deal with, but during these last few weeks is the worst it's ever been. I was also breaking out on my chest (which had never been a problem before.) I know things are getting better though, my skin looks and feels better where I'm not breaking out and my scars are fading. Despite the extreme dry skin and lips, I feel that Accutane will improve my acne significantly, and I am desperately hoping that it won't return once I get off the medicines."


"Had a little nausea the first 1-2 weeks on one/two pills a day.  Have not had since, and I have been on pills 3 months.  Lost 21 pounds so far.  Truly reduces cravings, with very little side affects for me.  I recommend extra fiber (I take 2 fiber gummies a day).  Was out of pills one day and noticed I was very tired.  These pills help elevate my mood, and give me energy without feeling jittery.  Otherwise, I would be "hangry".  Very happy I have tried these."


"I am on the Harvoni treatment, starting my second month of 3 and so far my only side effects are the headache and feeling tired at times, both quite tolerable , anxious to hear my blood results from month one ... Thank you Harvoni ."


"I have been on Lexapro 5mgs, 10mgs and 20mgs over a period of 6 years. 10mgs daily seems to be the best dosage for Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Many people don't realize that it takes 4 to 6 weeks for this medicine to work. The first 3 days I felt very good and then felt tired or depressed for a couple days. Taking Lexapro with Klonopin 0.5mgs (2x daily) helps those early stage side effects.  20mgs tends to increase aggressive behavior. After about 5 weeks I found myself to be more confident in activities and less concerned about what others would think of me. My side effects are, short term memory loss, difficulty falling asleep at night, lower sex drive, but longer Stamina when engaged in sex."


"I experienced abnormal heavy bleeding for 4 weeks, was anemic and in danger of needing a transfusion. I took Lysteda, as prescribed, for 5 days.  It slowed my bleeding and I was able to sleep through the night without getting up to take care of overflow, allowing much needed rest.  After 5 days, my bleeding stopped entirely. Doctors are still looking for the cause of my abnormal bleeding, but Lysteda has addressed the crisis and is giving me a reprieve from heavy blood loss. I'm grateful."


"My 5 year old daughter has been on 10 mg of Strattera daily for 3 days.  Her first dose was opened and in a prune and Apple sauce mixture....tummy ache in 30 minutes.  The second and third dose were in the capsule and a table spoon of chocolate pudding....she swallowed it and had no tummy pain....we are pleased, so far, and we got a good report from her teacher, today.  I had her say the alphabet tonight and she was more focused and did not mispronounce a single letter.  I am a FNP and WHNP so I have treated a lot of ADHD kids.  Our daughter's Psychiatrist suggested Strattera due to her new diagnosis and young age.  So far she is eating well and fast asleep, beside me.  I hope this continues to be a positive experience."


"I have been taking Rexulti for about a week and a half. So far I have not experienced any negative side effects. I also take 450mg of Bupropion for my depression, which unfortunately has seemed to be less effective as time goes on and that's why my doc has been trying to find something I can add to the mix that will help me. I also take 50mg of Vyvanse, and 10mg of Dexedrine, for ADHD. I have tried Abilify and Latuda, and they did nothing for me - no side effects but no positive effects either, just... nothing. So far since I've started taking Rexulti I recently got the motivation to change my eating habits and try to lose some weight again. It's been over a year since I felt any kind of motivation to take better care of myself."


"These eye drops are great for relief of allergy symptoms. Keep in the fridge for maximum relief.  The only issue I have had with them is that when I stopped using them my symptoms came back worse then when I started."


"I got the Mirena 6 months ago and had non-stop problems from the start. While the insertion went smoothly, I had terrible cramps for the next month. My periods got much worse (I never had heavy bleeding or cramps during my period). After one particularly bad cramping episode, I went to my doctor who, after a sonogram, found that the Mirena had worked its way into the lower part of my uterus (it seemed like my body was rejecting it). I also developed a 4cm ovarian cyst which is a listed side effect of the Mirena. I had the IUD taken out last week and I feel back to my normal self. I am not saying that Mirena isn't a good option, as I know many people that love it. It was DEFINITELY not right for me."


"I'm taking a sample my GI doctor gave me. He gave me one sample. I started with the 145 mcg.

It works very quickly. Don't take it if you have any plans for the next several hours.

This may be just me, but once things get started, they don't like to stop until every drop of moisture has been wrung from my guts. I'm planning on asking for a prescription for Bentyl or Motofen to get my guts to calm down when it's clear it's no longer necessary.

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"Cleared up the infection but caused dizziness, nausea, insomnia, and headaches."


"It was my third treatment for Hep C and I started treatment January 2012 and ended December 2012.  Incivek was invented in 2011 and was one of three medications (first two treatments was Ribavirin and Pegasys only) I was on and after 4 weeks of starting treatment, I was undetectable from the disease.  I did have problems with my hemoglobin and had to get two blood transfusions and a Procrit shot weekly (which cost me the majority of my out of pocket payment).  I have had 2 blood tests since finishing treatment and the first was undetectable and waiting for 2nd test.  My doctor said if this blood test comes up undetectable, I am cured!!  THANK GOD FOR THE INVENTION OF INCIVEK."


"My experience with the patch so far, IT IS AWESOME ! I'm on day 2 of the patch. I've started it on Sunday, Aug 4th, so I did a Sunday start. So far, day 1, I got no symptoms but an increase in sex drive and I wanted to eat everything in my house. So far so good. I'm hoping to increase my cup size hopefully."


"Helps me concentrate and lessens the crash from Focalin XR."


"I went through 2 rounds of 3 shots each. I had NO RELIEF from the 1st round. My doctor wanted me to try it again 6 months after the third shot of the 1st round. I don't know why to this day that I agreed to allow this. I have a high pain threshold, but damn!, these shots really really do hurt. Unfortunately I had my 3 small children with me for one of those visits (couldn't get a sitter). I don't know who it hurt more, me or my kids. They were all holding my hand trying to comfort me but in reality I was trying to comfort them. They were all crying because they could tell it was painful. After all that crying I had to take them out for ice cream after that. Too bad the Synvisc never helped!!!"


"Started this birth control when I was 17, am now 24. Had my period for about 3-4 weeks when I first started, but have not since. Only had spotting if I was getting close to being late for shot. Did not gain weight like a lot of people claim. Have not had bone density loss, but have taken calcium supplements. No period, no cramps, no babies, love it."


"After second dose of Avelox, I broke out in hives.  This is unfortunate, because I felt a world of difference (better) within 6 hours of taking the initial dose.  Now that I've got hives, I am back to another antibiotic and I don't know if it will work as well."


"I started taking 50mg generic sertraline about 2 weeks ago.  I have had a very good experience with it and I love it. Thank God for this medicine and the improvements that it makes on the brain chemistry. Only experienced diarrhea for 1 day (which was okay for me because I've always struggled with constipation which only contributed to fatigue and depression). I'm more social (before I didn't care about doing much, even though I wanted to go out, when it came time to, I would end up going to bed), more easy going, less irritable and cranky. So much more patient with my kids. No side effects for me. Oh and I'm not eating ravenously at night because of stress and anxiety like I used to so it's helping me lose weight. Yay!"


"I had been on Aviane for years but my medical insurance changed and my doctor switched me to Microgestin. I've always been an emotional person, so I couldn't tell you if that has changed, but my periods are light if I get it at all. 2 months out of the 6 I didn't even bleed, which I don't mind one bit! My sex drive is at its peak, so no negative effects in that department. Overall, no complaints."


"I have been using linzess or *constella* as its known in Canada for over a year. It has been 100% a miracle for me and my life.. i have played around with it and i wanted to share with everyone what i found..

1. I take this every 2 or 3 days and completely clear out.

2. The days i take it i set my alarm to wake me up at approx 4 or 5 am and take my dose along with 1 litre of water and go back to sleep. By the time i get up im ready to empty.

3. U HAVE TO TAKE WITH MORE THAN A GLASS OF WATER. 1 LITRE HAS WORKED BEST FOR ME. Being dehydrated or not drinking enough water stops it from working as well since its an osmotic (pulls water to the bowel)

4. Be aware you will have loose stool for the day. I will take it anyday over constipation!!!"


"Been taking 30mg since September 12th. Just had to go up to 60mg on October 28th. I love this medication. I have been on anti-depressants for over 10 years and this is the absolute best. I no longer occupy my time by thinking about how much life sucks, but by figuring out the things I want to do that I haven't."


"I have dealt with chronic constipation all my life. No matter how I change my diet, no matte how much I work out to keep things moving I still get constipated. I can go weeks at a time with no BM and sometimes a whole month. I know this is definitely not normal. My doctor has done 3 colonoscopies and can't seem to find anything wrong. About 3 months ago I went in with severe constipation and nothing I took helped. He gave me samples of Linzess, I was afraid to take them at first but I was so miserable I said what the heck, better out than in. I took the Linzess and within 4 hours I was in the restroom. I still had to do just a little lite pushing since the stool that was already in the rectal area was hard as a brick. I Love Linzess"


"I was on accutane for 7 months? Something like that. And had no acne at all afterwards but 6 months later I had a random terrible flare up and used onexton, worked pretty well except I put too much on one area so if kinda burnt my skin."


"I am loving all these comments about this medication, and I thought I was the only one in the world who had these same issues. My 1lb 13 oz daughter had to have a tracheotomy in for 4 yrs got it removed and immediately began acting out, led to ODD and ADHD, went through all the medicines, I am a Nurse by the way. I found this and I am sticking to it, it does have appetite suppression effect, and only last 6 hours peak time. After 3pm after school it wears off and let me tell you its on until I give her clonidine 0.1mg tab at night(helps to sleep). I don't know where to go from here. Luck and God bless you all."


"I've had a severe depression with anxiety. I must have tried countless products, one worse than the next. I've been on Cipralex for 15 years - but it stopped working. Latuda was terrible - why did they give it to me??... I can't even recall half the names. Finally, there's a perfect solution for me. It's so terrific I need to share it. I take Cymbalta (min. dose) in the morning (with my synthroid), and take Luvox (min. dose) at night, along with half a zoplicone (7.5 mg) for sleeping.  I haven't felt this well since I can remember. The Cymbalta takes care of my fibromyalgia / headaches, and the Luvox has cleared away all the anxiety. It's a miracle. It's been a month now. I'm back to work and feeling well."


"I have gone through 5 rounds of euflexxa injections the first couple pain returned in about 3 months then it went to 4 months and now this last time it last  6 months. I still have pain when walking or standing for I am bone on bone with both knees but it helps bring my pain from a 10 down to a 4-5  I'm so glad for the euflexxa it is better than the cortisone with its side effects"


"I have had my Skyla in for only about 3  weeks now. I was not on my period when I got it inserted, and I did not take any pain killers or anything before hand. The pain during the procedure was  painful, but tolerable (I have a moderate pain tolerance.) It only lasted 2 minutes tops and I just had severe cramping during those couple minutes which caused me to get very hot. I have had cramping since I've gotten it, along with on and off spotting. I've noticed that Midol works the best for the cramps. Although I have not had it in very long, I am so far not minding it. I had heard good things about it from friends so I am giving it a go."


"Severe Scoliosis for over 10 years. Been on Vicodin. Made my gut ache. Tried Oxycontin. Started on 5mg. Not great. 15mg,4 x a day, 30 for breakthrough pain. This medicine also has changed my life! I can function so much better than anything else I've found. "


"Currently, I'm prescribed to 100mg of Lamictal, 200mg of Zoloft, 10mg of Adderall IR, and 20mg of Adderall XR.

I originally started on Lamictal at 25mg, and it had little affect on my mood stability. I believe it triggered a mixed state episode until I was prescribed 100mg. About two months in, it's been a lifesaver. My moods feel very stable, I am generally happy, and I am able to take care of myself with little resistance. I am also motivated to regularly run errands. (I do believe it may have made me slighty manic.)

Prior to Lamictal, I was on 25mg of Abilify, and it was ineffective and made me very tired. I had poor hygiene, I was unable to interact with others or be in public places, and I had difficulty keeping up with housework"


"Use methadone to help stop using fentanyl patch and for pain. Transition went well. Doesn't stop pain, but makes life livable at least!"


"I had the Mirena inserted 10/30/16. The doctor had trouble getting it in & it was an incredibly painful experience because I have never given birth and my uterus is retroverted (tilted back.)

A couple days after I had it inserted, I started my period. I am currently on day #17, and I've had cramps for every day of it. Some days it seems to slow down and I think it's about to stop, but then it becomes heavy again.

I bought a heating pad a couple days ago and it really helps to relieve some of the pain. However, it has also made my flow much heavier. (Maybe this will speed up the process?) I'm willing to wait until I've had it for six months. Hopefully the end will justify the means and I'll have five years of worry-free birth control."


"I first stumbled upon this medication while living in Mexico. I had a real bad panic attack from metoprolol that was my high blood pressure medication, I was taking at the time, and the doctor there told me to take captopril. I never felt better and I haven't had a panic attack in 3 years, plus my blood pressure is great.  "


"This is my 3rd night of taking this.  I went to my doctor because my depression and anxiety had come back full-force.  I hadn't eaten hardly anything in 3 weeks and couldn't sleep but 3 hours a night.  I was a walking zombie!  She prescribed a SSRI and this and I have slept like a baby on 300 mgs a night plus melatonin.  My anxiety has gone down at least 60% in two days and my depression has already lightened up - although that will take much longer but just getting some decent sleep undisturbed had really helped!  A great side effect of this is that I used to have to get up 5 or 6 times a night to go to the bathroom and now I get up maybe once a night!  What a relief!"


"I got the Nexplanon put in 6/15 and at first, I loved it. No spotting or any bad side effects. Then after about a month, I started spotting constantly. This continued for the next year (on and off). I became extremely moody and fatigued to the point that it was difficult to get out of bed. Unlike many people who have gained weight from the Nexplanon, I lost 30lbs. I think this was because it made me stressed out which, could have caused me to lose weight. I thought about getting it out twice during the time I had it but, every time I went to make an appointment, I would start to feel normal again (sneaky little thing). I eventually decided to get it removed though. *Everyone is different with symptoms but, as far a pregnancy prevention A++"


"Has worked very well for me but seems to be less effective than it was in the beginning. I have been taking for about 5 years."


"I have had lupus 6 years and have been taking plaquenil since then and I have had no side effects. This medication has really helped me to have a normal life again."


"I started with a low 0.5 - 1 mg dose and would take it as needed for insomnia/anxiety. I hated the thought of being dependent so I fought taking it consistently. I also started taking higher doses. All of that caused me to to have bad days and good days... but not worth the dependency. Eventually I quit cold turkey. It took 10 awful days to get off it but then I was ok. The problem was I wasn't sleeping again. The insomnia was making my life miserable. I revisited klonopin and decided to take the same small dosage every single night of .25 per night and the results have been amazing The dose is so small that I have no negative side effects and I have been sleeping great for 6 months now. I'm probably dependent now but it's worth the sleep"


"I am a 44 female with inherited HBP.  Due to having gout, they put me on this in February 2017 and had just a tad of dizziness until August when they changed manufacturers.  The correlation didn't happen until last night unfortunately so I have been dealing with this since late August.  My old knee (ACL) injury swelled up to the point where I struggle to bend or straighten in completely, my hips ache, hamstrings feel tight, muscles in my armpits feel like I weight-lifted all day, shoulder joints ache so bad - I feel like I have the flu!  It seems to be worse at night and I wake up whenever I move - taking Advil which helps a bit.  Also experiencing some depression (due to the constant pain and affect on my life in general)."


"Day two of taking the higher dose of trulicity I was so ill , my breath smelt like poop and I kept burping with the most awful eggy/ pooey breath , later that night I was violently sick and it smelt again like poop and looked liked it . I've never been sick with what looked like should have come out the other end . Just started on lower dose today so hopefully don't get side affects like that again ."


"Great"


"I was on Paxil for PTSD, social anxiety, and depression. It worked wonderfully for me and all my issues. However, I ran out over the weekend and had to wait until Monday to see the doctor and get my prescription filled. The problem with Paxil is it leaves your body in 25 hours. So 25 hours after your last dose TERRIBLE withdrawals kick in. I felt so angry for absolutely no reason. I got ready in the morning and broke my hair dryer, straightener, and brush. While waiting in the doctors office I felt like I was going to scream, cry, or assault random people in the waiting room. So that is what Paxil withdrawal was like for me.
None of this is normal for me. When I'm in a low point I usually just feel sad and extremely anxious about being around people."


"I hadn't been on a plane in 6 years, and I had 2 back to back flights in which I was extremely sick and threw up. I took 2 Bonine for the flight back home and I felt absolutely no motion sickness!!! I'm so thankful I got Bonine, now I don't dread airplanes anymore!"


"I've always had constipation, and like other patients my doctors always blamed it on me. I've gone up to 2 weeks without a single movement regardless of what amount of fiber I%u2019ve eaten. Needless to say laxatives and herbal supplements have been a part of my daily regime without fail.  Though I%u2019ve had a hysterectomy I noticed that around my %u2018period%u2019 time the stimulants didn%u2019t work. I went to the bathroom 2 weeks ago at work and stood up to a very large amount of blood in the toilet. There was no pain or discomfort so I set up an appointment with a doctor immediately. She prescribed Amitiza to me and I%u2019m absolutely stunned that no one offered this to me before. Keeping waste in your body can cause various types of health problems, including lethargy which is a major problem for women anyway. I find my previous health care providers to be irresponsible for allowing this to continue when there was a miracle pill like this.  One pill, 1x in the morning, and I%u2019m at the top of the world again. I feel a slight tightening in my chest after I%u2019ve taken it, but it%u2019s so minor that I just thought my seat belt was too tight.  I don%u2019t even take it with food."


"I had Skyla inserted almost 4 months ago. The insertion was painful, but not like most people make it seem. I was fine afterwards. I even decided to go to the gym. I fell bloated all the time since the insertion. I am gaining weight (even while eating healthier and working out more). My belly looks like I am 3 months pregnant. I have lost my desire to have sex and my self esteem is really low. I was diagnosed with vaginal bacteria when I went to my 3 months follow up about a week ago and was told to wait it out for another 3 months to have the body adjust to it. I am waiting a couple of weeks and if I do not see any difference, it is coming off. Other than that, I am not pregnant so it is reliable."


"My doctors have tried repeatedly for YEARS to find another drug to replace Drixoral Cold & Allergy Tablets in treatment of my allergies. All have failed. In fact, every time Drixoral has removed from my regimen, I have gone into asthmatic bronchitis.  Needless to say, it distresses me greatly to know that Drixoral is not readily available now."


"I must admit that some of the things that people experience from this pill is scary.  ONE THING TO KNOW IS JUST BECAUSE THEY HAVE THIS EXPERIENCE DOESNT MEAN YOU WILL. ALWAYS TRY IT YOURSELF. DIFFERENT BODIES HAVE DIFFERENT REACTIONS. I have been on this birth control for about 4 months now and I love it. I dont have mood swings at all I am very calm at all times. I did not used to be. I dont have vaginal dryness, yeast infections, UTI's, or anything else that people are saying besides breast tenderness. It only seems to be tender at night. I have not gained any weight. I think my breast are getting bigger which is a plus to me. I don't have acne like I used to. My periods are very light now."


"I have been on Hyzaar 100.25 for 2 months, and it has proven to be the most effective of all the other blood pressure medicines I have taken over the last 6 years. I also take a 10mg Norvasc with it every day. I have experienced no side effects. I love it."


"This is the best birth control I have been on so far! I used to be on the pill and it made my periods irregular, made me gain a crazy amount of weight, made my acne worsen, made me super emotional all the time, and many other bad side effects. I was off birth control for a couple of months and was back to my normal self and actually lost about 50 pounds. My doctor thought I should take birth control again and recommended that I switch to this, so I took a chance. I had one period after I got my first shot (about 8 months ago) and haven't had one since. The only bad side effect that I have had with this shot is I gained a little bit of my weight back."


"Hep c with no cirrhosis. Took Feb 2015 for 8 weeks, still clear 1-2016, "


"As of May 2015 i gave myself one year to lose the weight. I got up to 212( im 5'8) so i carried it pretty well but i was not happy the way i felt, always tired, clothes not fitting. i was comfortable when i was 175-180. So after a whole year and Nothing on the scale changed, i went to my Dr and had blood work done hoping to find a reason WHY, blood work came back all good and clear. Noone likes Bad news but at the moment i was hoping to be given a reason i wasnt losing...what was i doing so wrong! He told me to try BELVIQ 2x a day. So here i am started 18 days ago n im down to 200.i had a slight headache for the 1st 3 days and now normal, i dont have the feeling to snack or over eat. Walk 2 miles 3x week too. Good luck!!!"


"Aleve made me itch from head to toe within 30 minutes of taking 2 pills.  It was the absolute worst experience.  The pain was more tolerable than the itch."


"I have Kallman's syndrome and am currently taking this medicine and and Ovidrel and since I started taking them I started producing my own testosterone and semen. Awesome medicine."


"I was on Depakote for 1 year following 3 Grand Mal seizures that had been brought on by starting fluoxetine.  Fluoxetine, and most SSRIs, carry the risk of seizures.  They hit me hard and without warning, so I was on Depakote for a year after the final seizure and after stopping fluoxetine.
It does what it is supposed to do.  I had no more seizures; however, I gained over 20 lbs quickly.  The weight came back off once I was off the Depakote, but you will most likely put on weight with this medication."


"I was prescribed this at 13 years old after attempting suicide and took it for about 3 years. I didn't feel so depressed, but I didn't feel happy either. I don't think it was all that effective at combating my depression. They kept increasing the dosage to see if more would work better, but it got to the point where the dose would be toxic for my body size so I was switched to a different drug. I am now 20, off all medications and have never felt better."


"Hey ladies hoping I'll help someone out there that's a worry wart like myself! I got skyla implanted yesterday and so far so good! I was on the second day of my period during insertion but as soon as it was placed I've had almost no bleeding! Slight cramps here and there but nothing crazy. Insertion hurt like a mother but it's bearable. (19 w/o kids)"


"Having endured mild acne for 40 years with no real relief from various recommendations/interventions from dermatologist. I used Ziana for 3 months and have had fabulous results.  No side effects, easy to use.  It has been a miracle and a dream come true!  As an added bonus, the dermatologist has said to continue using Ziana and that it would improve the wrinkles too.  Life is good again....acne affects more than your skin, but permeates your self concept, activities you choose to participate in, social life, and the list goes on.  To those who worked to develop this product, my deepest gratitude!"


"Within a week my night time pain, from diabetic Neuropathy, which usually wakes me up like clock work around 4am, was gone. For the first time in years I was able to clean my house without the help of a cleaning company. I hope the positive effects of Metanx last."


"I took a full course of the 250mg 5 day pack with no ill effects except for a metallic taste in my mouth but then the bronchitis came back, so was prescribed the 500mg 3 day course. On day two, I got severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting. I am not going to take the final dose, because although the bronchitis is better, I can't deal with the intense stomach discomfort."


"I've had MDD for over 19 years and have been on numerous antidepression medications. Most recently my Dr switched me to Trintellix. I took it at night after reading about nausea side effect and had very little. Did have some itching (stopped within 2 weeks) and had bad irritability.  My Dr added a small dose of Abilify and the irritability went away within a week. Thinking of switching from Abilify as add-on to Wellbutrin instead because of large weight gain which primary Dr thinks is from the Abilify. Overall it helped me a lot when nothing else was working anymore."


Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate

"Medicare does not cover this product so I had to pay $130.00 at the pharmacy  for 2 paks of laxative powder.  Very over priced."


"I'm currently 30 and a male. My depression has only worsened since (and before) my initial diagnosis of depression and generalized, social and "acute" anxiety 13 years ago. I've been in a major depression for at least five years, tried to kill myself twice and am unable to take care of myself. I've lived alone since I left for college in 2003. I still live alone here. I've been on any SSRI I can think of, so this was a last resort  med. Seroquel has made me much too tired to work or do anything else. The only stars I gave it relate to the reduced anxiety when I'm ACTUALLY AWAKE. Other than that, I'm more numb than I ever and are at risk of losing my job"


"I was diagnosed with GERD and erosive esophagitis after scope exploration to my stomach. Before being preceribed Zegerid 40 mg once daily, my life  had went from active and full of exercise to miserable, constantly being sick, and not being able to keep anything down. I even stopped taking all vitamins and other medications because the thought of having anything on my stomach made me cringe. At one point I lost 20 pounds in about 3 weeks because I was not able to eat. Fast forward after testing I started Zegerid and it has literally changed my life. Keep in mind you HAVE to take it as directed though, on an empty stomach with a FULL glass of WATER, and don't eat or drink anything except water for an hour. Otherwise it will not work."


"I was suicidal after my doctor prescribed sertaline"


"I was prescribed this for my bacterial vaginitis infection about 2 weeks ago. I had the one dosage (4 tablets) treatment. The pills taste horrible. I experienced nausea good thing I took them before bedtime. My infection cleared up but now I think I have a yeast infection or it's just vaginal itching and discharge, nothing smelly, so I know it's not an infection. I'm guessing it's a side effect of the pills besides that they're really good!"


"I somehow got bit by a spider in my groin area a year ago. No idea what kind of spider it was except I had a really bad reaction to it which concerned me because most times things like that don't affect me much. I ended up going to the hospital and was prescribed Keflex 500mg 4 times/day for 10 days. I noticed improvements within a few days and it cleared up beautifully. I had no side effects whatsoever. Today I had to go see a doctor again about another bite with similar reactions. He also prescribed Keflex 500 for the same dosage and time period. I'm hoping for the same results as last time, but thinking of checking into some probiotics due to the stength of the prescription."


"My experience was almost the worst case scenario. Meaning I'm lucky I didn't die. I'll share my story. I was diagnose at 21 back in like 2001. I was on sustiva and convivir successfully and undetectable until 2012. The Meds had worked great for a long time and I manage all the side effects like the nightmares an such. Then a new side effect came to play with the old Meds. My mind started telling me and giving ideas to and how to kill myself. I knew this was serious and so I asked my doctor to change my Meds. During the transition I didn't know what to be focused on. The way they presented the drugs to me it felt like they were pushing the one a day pill Complera. So I switched to Complera August 2012. Then I developed kidney disease stage 3"


"Controlled blood sugar fairly well, but I'm going bald using this medication. I know that others have noticed thinning hair while on it, but other medicines have not caused such dramatic hair loss."


"I am new to having to use insulin, and I hate injections. While this lantus works well to control my blood sugar, twice now, the pen has lock up with 30 units of insulin remaining. Forcing me to open a new pen and inject myself a second time to complete the prescribed dosage, this along with the loss now of 60 units of medication is very annoying."