"Byetta has helped me lose 32 lbs in 63 days. I have kept my sugar levels in the 100 range since starting this medicine. I was 253 pounds at 5 foot 9. Diabetes was not something I ever thought I would get but my glucose numbers were in the 300 range and fasting they were 250! The doctor put me on byetta and metphormin. I will be honest, at first, I ate the same bad foods and was throwing up every time! Now, I keep my sugar grams to 22 grams a day and 110 grams of carbs. Once I controlled the sugar and carbs, the nausea stopped! You just need to re-train your brain! My eyes wanted to get lots of food but I couldn't eat it after byetta! Just know your body and if it's too much, tell your doctor."


"I know this is a process, but it sucks.  I'm now taking 40 mg of Prozac and it literally does nothing for me. I started with Zoloft, and at least that was an appetite suppressant  Both Zoloft and Prozac just make me tired, which is the opposite of what I'm looking for.  My goal is to gain energy and be able to do...anything...other than sleep."


"Had on going conjunctivitis due to allergic reaction to dust at work. Tried another eye drop for 10 days , then 3 weeks later used an eye cream for about a week. Neither products worked. Then about another a week later when conjunctivitis came back I started using these drops:).  Have been using for a month with follow up visits & gradual reduction of drops used. My eyes are feeling great. I'm also using an essential oil based cleaner (thieves from Young living essential oils) to clean my work space daily. I'm also using the antibacterial & antifungal essential  oil on my hands daily. The combination of all these things have greatly improved my eye health!!"


"I've smoked for four years. Started at age 14, I was up to a pack a day and was tired of being sick all the time and waking up with my chest killing me. I've always known about Chantix but didn't know how it would make me feel because I would get bad nicotine fits. I was on it for only 2 weeks and didn't want anything do with a cigarette, the smell alone made me nauseous. I didn't even have to finish the other two weeks. Chantix didn't make me depressed or have weird dreams. Yes I got irritated but that's expected. I've been smoke free for 95 days. People can smoke in front of me and I will not be phased by it. I suggest Chantix to anyone who wants to quit and has tried all other options. You can do it!"


"I have been taking it for 1 week...I get headaches and agitation, abit dizzy. I was debating wheather to stop taking it...but I will try a few more days. Will this go away as I continue!!"


"I have had years of severe bulbous ulcers under the skin and have tried many products, that have tamed the flare ups for a period of time.  In older years Adult acne started to set in my doctor prescribed Spironolactone.  The results are amazing I have minimal breakouts and no ulcers I have very happy to have been given an alternative oral medicine that works!"


"I have Extreme Acid Reflux for about 2 years now, I wake up in the early mornings feeling extremely nauseous like I'm one second from throwing up, every single day. I also go to bed every night with burning acid coming up into the back of my throat, making my throat sore, like I swallowed glass every day. I get this feeling constantly, sour stomach & nauseous 24/7. It's horrible & made me miserable! I would eat "Tums 1000" by the bulk bottles, they worked in the beginning but then stopped working. I was in Meijers one day looking for something else for my sour nauseous stomach & they had "Zantac 150" 65 count bottle on sale for $9.99. So I reluctantly bought them and to my amaze they actually did work. Completely took it away!"


"All it took was one dose and I could walk normally.  Minimal side effects after 5 years on it."


"I tried this for several months and loved everything about it except the migraine headaches that I would experience about 2-3 times a month and nothing would help them go away. So not sure if it's the fillers that bothered me but I am contacting my doctor to get something different. I didn't gain weight, I didn't have mood swings and everything was fine except the headaches."


"So far this medicine has really made the urge to move my legs go away for the entire day with 1 pill. Other medicines I have taken in the past were not as effective and I had to take multiple pills throughout the day."


"The first time I had Nexplanon the Dr. that put it in did not numb my arm enough, and it hurt really bad to go in.  When I complained about the pain, she told me it was not a completely painless process.  From the first month of having the implant, I did not get my period. Not even once for over 3 years.   After my first implant was up, I contemplated going to an IUD because the process was painful the first time.  My DR (a different one) suggested that I stay with the implant since they have to take it out anyways, they can put another one in.  This DR made sure I was numb, and I felt NOTHING getting it out or putting it back in.  I am hoping the no periods continue."


"I used regular microgestin 1/20 and it was fine,  then for some reason a new doctor gave me the microgestin fe 1/20 (iron pills the last week). I got terrible cystic acne and now have scars from it. I realized it the 3rd month and stopped taking the pills the last week. My acne has started to improve."


"After starting this birth control I had the amazing side effect of no period for six months. After that six month grace period had ended, I began to get my period once every two weeks, sometimes more depending on how often I had sex. Also, it became a lot easier for me to gain weight once I had this implant. I gained 20 lbs in one year and am still working on losing it. My mood swings have been all over the board and I find myself feeling depressed and anxious more often than not."


"I have been on these pills since May 2017 and I haven't had side effects but I would tell you to take them on time every day because you will have break through bleeding and it can last from a few days to a few weeks but one this that I can say it that I have lost weight and I don't have crazy cravings, no tender breast, and no headaches ... this has been my first time on BC and I have had a great experience!!!!!"


"I took this pill at bedtime twice and it kept me awake until after 2:00 a.m.  I woke up with worst symptoms than I had before I took the pills  When I woke up I was stuffed up and I stayed that way all day long.  I also had lots of coughing - unlike my normal cough that is due to post nasal drip. I also have a bad sore throat.  On both Saturday and today I have tiredness and I am unable to function.  I will go back to my normal medicine in the morning.  These pills were a waste of money."


"I will never use this prep again. First dose was taking at 6pm night before the procedure. It took about an hour to start working and it caused projectile vomiting and cramping. 10 hrs later still passing water. I haven't eaten much of anything solid for 5 days, so will not be attempting to keep down the second dose. HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE !"


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"Have been on Pradaxa for approximately 3 months.  One initial episode of heartburn only.  Now it seems I experiencing joint pain quite frequently.  Has anyone noticed an increase in joint pain? Muscle pain?  I spoke with the pharmacist and he said he had never heard of anyone getting muscle pain, but joint was pretty infrequent.  I'm thinking of getting off this medication with doctor's approval."


"I have been on Ultram for over 15 years. Doctor took me off Darvocet. I take 2 x 50 mg pills in the morning and 2 at night. Without this I could not function at all. I hope they never stop making this medicine. "


"I have been taking quetiapine for 3 years to help me sleep.  For me it is wonderful.  I take 50 - 100 mg before bed every night, unless I am on call as I am a physician.   If I go to bed within 30 min of taking it I usually sleep well.  1 cup of coffee in the morning and I am good to go.  Prior to Quetiapine sleep was nearly impossible and sleeping pills would make me more useless the next day than if I just stayed up all night.  I'm glad to have access to quetiapine."


"Was having some trouble with the pill i was on for a year and switched to the shot.  The first three months were great! No weight gain/acne and I felt great. After about two and a half months, I began to start bleeding and having severe cramps, so much so I could not stand up straight. At the height of my cramps, I discovered my body had shed my entire uterine lining at one time and it was the most frightening and gross thing I had seen. After the three months had finished, I had my period for seven weeks and am finally back on my regular schedule! Never again will I use this shot!"


"I'm a 27 year old female. Took Celexa for anxiety that wouldn't let me leave the house and caused my face to flush with any social interaction, also for depression that debilitated me to the point of almost losing everything.  Celexa was a miracle drug for me.  I used it for approximately 2 years. I loved it until the night sweats (Drenches) started. I woke up 3-4 times a night completely drenched with sweat.  My knee's would even sweat.  Switched to Zoloft, am now depressed and anxious again, and plan to go back to Celexa and be dehydrated. It's worth it."


"Started 2 weeks on 5 mgs and then 6 weeks on 10mgs. The only positive was that I stopped crying every day(was dealing with benzo withdrawal).  Had headaches, diarrhea, constipation, worsening depression(at 5 weeks I laid in bed for 5 days, didn't want to eat/sleep/cook/clean - my initial problem was anxiety, not so much depression, med made me way more depressed), many migraine auras, pressure in my head, ear ringing, fear, worsening anxiety, only felt better once I cut back to 5mgs, then off 2 weeks now.  Still have some mounting anxiety, but hopefully will subside or I may try low dose of Amitriptyline.  I am sensitive to antidepressants, they make my anxiety worse."


"Constipation due to opiates has been extremely bad for me. Along with Relistor I'm still taking laxatives and suppositories. I'm on my second month with one shot every other day and only twice did I not have to use a suppository. Wondering if I have something else going on."


"I'm having an allergic reaction to this right now. I thought I was coming down with the flu but it has to be this medication. I took my last pill two hours ago and waiting for it to get out of my system."


"I began phentermine on 5-5-15.As of today 5-19-15 I have lost 16 pounds.I take the 37.5mg dosage.The first 2 nights I had insomnia but that was it.I also do have a dry mouth.That just makes me drink more water which is a good thing.I have energy to be more active.I walk 3 miles 5 days a week and also follow a 1200 calorie low carb Paleo eating plan."


"I took Belviq for 45 days and had several foggy days and headaches while on the medication. I only lost 2 pounds during that time period. After going back to my doctor he switched me over to Qsymia, which I just started this week."


"This by far is the best anti-depressant I've been on.  If you're looking for a medication that does NOT cause drowsiness or weight gain, this is for you.  Normally they say it takes time to feel effects, but I felt alertness and motivation right away.  I had more energy and a clearer mind, better concentration. The recommended dose is to incrementally increase 10mg-40mg, but I stayed at 20mg - too much caused RLS and mild insomnia.  I too struggle with SAD and this medication has really helped me get through the winter blues.  Lost 10 lbs on this medication as I felt less hungry.  Remember: there are so many natural ways to help with depression as well and I recommend that you explore these too.  Good luck!"


"My doctor prescribed this medication after a very painful lower back sprain. At the recommended dosage this medication did little or nothing for my pain. When I increased the dosage to cure the pain this medication upset my stomach. "


"I was on 10mg of Lisinopril for about a year and a half. Three months ago, one of my docs noticed that my kidney were not filtering well. A look at a year of blood work showed a gradual decline in function. I was sent to a nephrologist, who looked very thoroughly at my meds and history. He told me it was probably the lisinipril.

Tapering off of the med has caused almost constant premature atrial contractions, which are not life threatening, but sent me to the ER in day 10.

Ten days off and my kidneys were already functioning better. It's really strange that this happened, given Lisinopril's use in kidney patients. I'm just glad that the problem was caught in time. Keep an eye on your creatinine and eGFR."


"Never had so many thoughts really down thoughts as I did well on this medication. Also, daily dosage only lasted 4-6 hours before effect decreased rapidly. Generic Adderall lasts longer with no downers. This one was not the godsend I had hoped it would be."


"Don't let the bad reviews scare you from taking this drug! I was TERRIFIED of taking it because of all the horrible side effects it came with, but I thought I'd rather suffer temporarily than have my UTI turn into a kidney infection. My doctor prescribed me to take it for 3 days and the only side effect I experienced was fatigue, though it could have just been the lack of sleep I was getting. Other than that I was fine! My UTI symptoms disappeared within hours of the first dose. If you drink lots of water, take it on a full stomach, and watch what you eat, you'll be golden."


"Acute diarrhea .Was told by the pharmacist I could safely take Immodium while on (blood thinner) Eliquis. I had acute diarrhea and my stools were looking like there was blood in it. Very scary. Followed directions 100% and after 2 doses was so much better. Even got to sleep some. Felt like a miracle in an OTC product. Thank you so much. Symptoms   disappeared  after 2 doses. No bloody stools no pain.100% better
Complaint : opening packaging lost three pills somewhere in the carpet. Fourth pill I accidently broke open while in my mouth. Immediately began vomiting. Until there was no more fluid left.
GREAT PRODUCT EFFECTIVE ALMOST IMMEDIATELY.  No consequences regarding blood thinners. Again,thank you."


"Personally I really like Tirosint better than any other Thyroid medication I've taken. I was on Armor for 3 months and started to lose my hair and my nails got very thin. Then I switched to Synthroid hoping that my hair would stop falling out. But it only got worse. After a month on Synthroid I lost at least half my hair. So I talked to my Doctor and we switched me to Tirosint and after 3 weeks of using it my hair has barely fallen out! I personally have had no harmful side effects with Tirosint and I am glad I switched. Yes it may be a little pricey a month but its totally worth not having my hair fall out!"


"Sprained ankle. Took the pain away"


"I developed insomnia when pregnant, nearly 16 years ago! Doctors have tried everything.Medidation. Melatonin, improving sleep hygeine, restoril, trazadone, seroquel, ambien, lunesta, and belsomra. Even when double the doses of these medicines, nothing helps EXCEPT belsomra. Granted, I have to take the max dose. But I have a 1 hour commute one way to work each day. I've never felt drowsy, just well rested."


"I have taken 2 and still have spasm in hip not sleeping what else can I do"


"I have had a staph infection for some time I was on Bactrim and Ceflexicin for 10 days and they seemed to work, until I was out of medication. I was then prescribed Cleocin, I have been on it for a week and just shy of that week I started to have side effects. I have never before had any side effect from any medication prescribed, so this was quite a shock.
Cleocin seemed to be working on my infection but I had to discontinue it's use early. I had the worst case of heart burn that would hit me in waves of pain never before had I experienced that type of pain, the inside of my mouth became very raw. "


"Very good medication I took and in 3 days my mood improved also I found my self being more social , joking around alot more but it also made me very hyper in extremely talkative now im on the road to recovery"


"I have been on Byetta for one month and my blood sugars are great. I have also lost 18 pounds. At first the nausea was pretty bad. I have to make myself eat, I never get hungry."


"My friend started using this medicine over a week ago. She was always achy and tired and went to bed early. She could barely move or walk.  She tells me that in less than a week, she can stay up till 10pm now (instead of 7), and work in her garden and actually move around. She said she's a new person and still can't believe the difference.  For her, it's been magic."


"I started out on 30mg for one week then moved up to 60mg, since starting the larger dose I am having frequent dizzy spells, headaches & fatique. I am planning to give it more time, this rx so far, has been the only rx that has lowered my pain due to chemotherapy. Hopefully, these side effects will stop soon."


"My blood pressure is finally under control.  Have been on several medications for the past 6 years and this one hit the spot.  No side effects after nearly 3 weeks of taking this.  A little expensive but well worth it to finally stablize my pressure.  Thank you."


"I was diagnosed with a slight yeast infection while 33 weeks pregnant.  I asked the doctor if it was okay to use a Monistat 1 treatment and was approved.  Of course I was nervous about it after reading the reviews, but I have read and studied that the creams work best (over oral medication) due to the different strains of yeast that can cause the infection.   The first thing I did was take a bath.   I did not use any fragranced soap on my vaginal area whatsoever, but did use a separate towel to make sure that the area was clear of anything.

I inserted it after I had towel and air dried.  No problems.  Worked like a charm."


"Started on 10mg for 2 nights and severe panic and not sleeping. Dr dropped it to 5 mg and added xanax to help anxiety and started taking it in the morning. Cannot sleep even with the xanax although they help quickly with the anxiety. Feel extremely tired during the afternoon and evening but still unable to sleep. Feel like body is rushing am struggling whether to stay on them just wondering will this eventually stop? I have been reading theses forums for help."


"I was just put on methadone less than a week ago for severe pain related to a recent, failed back surgery. I have degenerative disc disease and spinal stenosis. I need to have fusion surgery, but am not ready for surgery again just yet.  The methadone has been great.  I can sit with very little or no pain at all.  I still use percocet as needed for breakthrough pain.  The methadone is allowing me to push the surgery off a few more months so I'm not bedridden all summer.  I can still function at work and be there for my kids without being doped up.  Definitely recommend it."


"I don't always use medication when I go skiing in higher altitudes but when I do I prefer Diamox. This is a God send when I am sleeping at 10,000 ft and skiing at 12,000-14,000 ft. I tend to get a little clumsy and do not have the focus and sharp alertness while taking the medicine. I just need to take the medication starting a couple days before the trip for about 4-5 days. The whole process is all about getting your body acclimated to the change in altitude from sea level to 10,000 ft in a few hours. Other preparations are still needed such as avoiding alcohol, caffeine, NSAIDs, aspirin, sleeping agents. Start drinking a gallon of water each day while on this medicine."


"I have been on Afrezza for about 18 months and I love it. My A1c is 6.1 which is non diabetic. I take no other medication for diabetes. The standard for my condition calls for taking long acting insulin with Afrezza which I do not do. I pay $100 a month copay for Afrezza. I also have to pay $175 annual deductible for tier 4 drugs. I am willing to pay the extra cost because Afrezza is closest to natural insulin. I understand the once in the bloodstream Afrezza is indistinguishable from naturally produced insulin. I was diagnosed with 3rd degree kidney failure when on Metformin. I am not a doctor or scientist but I do not see how natural Insulin could hurt my kidneys. I love the fact I can cover high carb treats with extra units of Afrezza."


"I was put on this birth control after I had been on a progesterone only pill which made my usually clear skin break out horribly. Once I started taking this pill my skin cleared up. My periods are shorter and my cramps less severe. I have had weight gain but that's more due to my lack of exercise and being in college. I sometimes get headaches during the placebo pill days but those are easily combated by advil."


"Vicoprofen was prescribed to me after a Laparoscopy (removed ovarian cyst) I hardly felt anything at all.  I only need to take it about once every 12 hours.  Please eat first.  I was lightheaded and confused after taking it once on an empty stomach.  Also, don't drink alcohol.  My surgery was a few days before Thanksgiving and I had a glass of wine and felt sick to my stomach all night through the next day.  Never make that mistake again. Overall the medication was good. Like I said, I felt nothing after taking the pill."


"I am currently being treated for depression after a series of unfortunate events happened in my life. I've tried a couple other medications but this is the only one that has continuously worked. There are a few side effects- dry mouth and heightened anxiety- but compared to what I was going through I will take the side effects any day. My advice: give it a try. You can always change the dose and medication"


"I began using duac after treating what I thought was some kind of eczema on my face with every cream known to man, from steroid cream to sudocrem, nothing was getting rid. I then went to the doctors who said I had a form of acne on a small area of my face. I've only been using duac for 2 weeks and the difference is amazing. My skin isn't inflamed or pimply anymore. I can barely even notice redness, I think it will be gone completely in another week! I would highly recommend duac for anyone with skin problems! But don't be stupid like me, go to the doctors straight away!!"


"I suffered with Migraines since I was about 12. I am now 36. My migraine attacks went from moderate to severe after the birth of my daughter. I would get attacks which would last for 10 days and would mimic symptoms of a stroke. I tried Sandomigran which I gained 8 kg in 3 weeks. Topamax was far worse which felt like my whole body was burning. I'm now on a combination of Zoloft 100 mg and Elavil starting at 10 mg. Generally you're not supposed to mix the 2 because it can cause "serotonin syndrome" which can be life threatening. However my neurologist and psychiatrist are keeping a close eye on me. So far Elavil has had the least side effects. I started on 10 mg and will double dose in 2 weeks. I did notice less neck and head pain."


"My doctor gave me bupropion for my anxiety, but I feel so much energetic and happier that I believe that I was depressed and I didn't know it. My anxiety is a little better, I don't crave sweets as much and I don't worry about things all time."


"I had Nexplanon fitted in February, so have had it for about three months now. At first I had little desire for sex, and had irregular bleeding. Since they have both cleared up, I've actually lost weight and my breasts have grown, I sometimes get a little spotting but never a full blown period, and overall I think it's a brilliant method of contraception. It's quite surprising to see so many bad reviews! Hopefully I won't develop any more side effects."


"My 4 year old was prescribed this for a rash covering his entire body. It was determined to be contact dermatitis (or an allergic reaction to something he had either eaten or touched). The medicine cleared up the rash in just a few days. "


"Best hormonal contraception I've tried. Originally used the cheap Levlen brand, which made me emotional and gain weight. Also tried Implanon, the arm implant, but continually spotted for a year before having it removed. Nurse prescribed Yaz for me after an unwanted pregnancy. It made my periods lighter and shorter, and not as painful; I have no side effects or mood swings; my skin is clearer, and I haven't added any weight because of it. I like that it has 24 active pills and I often skip periods. The only downside is the price - it's quite expensive in Australia."


"After 12 months of osteoporosis-caused rib fractures, my Dilaudid detox has been less than ideal. Despite using clonidine patches at increasing dosages, I can't seem to get through those final medicine-free 72 hours, even with the patch."


"Levocetirizine worked on my allergies when everything else was failing! This allergy medicine is a head above the rest for helping you to breathe easier. My allergies were awful and especially at night when I was trying to sleep and my face was pounding with pressure. Levocetirizine really relieved my symptoms better than the over the counter medicines I was taking."


"I've taken Lialda for about a month for my UC using doctor samples. It has reduced my flare ups, although it does take a while and does not work over night, it seems to be working for me. I want to continue taking Lialda and have a perscription from my doctor but can't seem to find a pharmacy that carries it.

My overall rating of Lialda is high because it was working, atleast for me. I would suggest finding out if you can get LIalda in your area before consideration."


"My Dr. Prescribed this Transderm patch prior to an outpatient procedure. I was very careful and followed the instructions  making sure to wash my hands before and after placing the patch behind my ear. Only to wake up 10 hours later feeling so dizzy and nauseous. Worst of all was my vision. When I arrived at the hospital My vision was so blurry I couldn't even read the paperwork I was signing, couldn't see the time on my cell phone or read any messages. My pupils were very dialated, this lasted for 2 days. I'm on day 3 and my vision is back to normal, but upon doing to much I'm still dizzy and nauseous. I always read thoroughly before I take anything. So I know I did NOT get this in my eyes by not doing as directed. Scary stuff!!"


"Taking Percocet after total knee replacement surgery. It is a great aid to relieving pain. I was taking 2 tablets every 4 hours in the beginning, however, now its only when needed for pain and I only take 1 tablet. Percocet is amazing."


"I have been on Rytary for 10 months. At first it worked well: 2 pills (23.75mg,95mg) 3 times a day with one at bedtime. Since the 6th month I have had INCREASING DYSKINESIA and muscle cramps. In November they were unstoppable and I had to go to the hospital for a relaxant IV. (The ER did not know what the heck to do). I was screaming with pain. I am trying different doses and times but I believe the delivery is defective and uneven. I have no control over the delivery. I do not think my PD disease could have progressed tha t fast in 4 months. I was "stable" and in control on Sinemet. :1/2 S. 25/100 every two hours for a total of 450 to 500 mg a day. I was sleeping well. Now I am bent over, in PAIN, never know how I will be."


"I'm one of those female twenty something's that always have UTI issues and most antibiotics make me nauseous but this one is nausea  plus maybe like a little headache.  Like the kind  you get if you don't drink enough water, but like whatever. It normally kicks in after 3 days or so"


"I LOVE THIS! I have been on 2 other types of birth control before Loestrin and they both made me a crazy person! I don't have any mood swings and haven't gained any weight, in fact I've lost weight! The only negative thing I have to say is I'm pretty sure that it made my breasts bigger, but hubby isn't complaining. It can be pricey if you don't have insurance, but for me its worth it because I have zero side effects. The first month I had spotting and now I get my period every month, its very light, and lasts 2-3 days. Its best to remember that every birth control is different for each individual. I was skeptical about trying Loestrin 24 when I read the reviews, but I tried it anyways and I don't regret it!"


"This is an amazing medicine that I can not live without. No side effects and completely knocks put the pain. Only once or twice did I need a second dose. It's a life saver.  My insurance still covers it so I am lucky."


"I had arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery Feb 25th 2013 and my surgeon prescribe me 10mg Vicodin 6 times per day.  After 4 weeks and "wanting to get me off of narcotics" he changed my prescription to 50mg Tramadol 4 times day.  Honestly I believe that I am now receiving 1/10 the relief from pain that the Vicodin were providing. "


"I've been taking phentermine for about 3 weeks now and I have lost almost 10 pounds. I haven't had any bad side effects other than occasional dry mouth."


"I have just started Saxenda. I have been using it since 7/27/17. I was weighed on 8/22 and I have lost 16 pounds. I was so excited. I am not up to the 3mg yet about 1/2 way there. But I am super happy with the way this medication works."


"I started Contrave on 10/23/17.  I felt very dizzy and nauseous within minutes of taking it.  I continued it for the 1st week and still felt the same.  I lost 6 lbs in the 1st week.  I stopped taking it for a week due to the side effects.  I just restarted it again today, still feel dizzy and sick.  I'm going to try to stick with it and hope the side effects will go away."


"Worked great with sleep but the awful taste in my mouth never went away!"


"I didn't care for this at all. It didn't control my periods at all, I still had my 7 day long periods when other birth controls I have taken controlled it by the most 5 days, and I feel like my mood swings were severe where was scared of myself, not normal. My acne seemed to be worse than usual. I stuck myself with it for a year to see if any changes would happen and nothing changed so I swapped birth control."


"3 back surgeries resulting in severe chronic pain.  I have been taking Percocet 5/325 for over 10 years.  2 to 3 tabs daily and it enables me to do gardening lawn care and other chores around the house. It really allows me to do more and have a better quality of life."


"Social anxiety involved with my job was causing insomnia and a feeling of constant dread. I take 20 mg.  Here is how it affects me:

I no longer lay awake at night worrying about the next day.  However, I now wake up several times a night on Paxil, but always quickly fall back to sleep.  So overall, this is a great improvement in sleep for me.  Oddly, my dreams are now very vivid.  I have actually woken up laughing.  Rather than fearing social interaction, now at worst I am mildly annoyed by it. I have not been transformed to a gregarious person, but social interaction it something I no longer fear facing.  Other side effects:  mild constipation, less prone to anger, 80% loss in sexual interest, and alcohol has more of an effect"


"Nothing helps with pain as well as oxycodone for breakthrough pain"


"I felt compelled to write a review, as I was on topamax (or should I say dopamax?!) for about 2 years. I started this medication when I was 21 and was so desperate to find something that would actually help my on-going migraines. Personally, the side effect symptoms FAR outweighed the benefits. I started out on 25mg a day and gradually increased to 100mg. As soon as I got on this, the side effects came rolling in. Before I knew it my memory was completely gone. In daily conversation I couldn't think of simple words, names or phrases. I knew what I wanted to say but couldn't form the words to do so. The worst of all, it really affected my grades in college. I used to have awesome memorization skills. Unfortunately I would study for hours upon hours, and still wouldn't do well as I would have "brain fog" during tests, etc. Another side effect I experienced was weight loss. I lost around 25 lbs., HOWEVER I don't believe all of this was ultimately from topamax. I'd definitely say it suppressed my appetite, but I really changed my eating habits and worked out daily. It helped with my first few pounds and got me motivated to do the rest. On the plus side, I saw a significant difference in the amount of migraines I received. It was a night and day difference in that aspect. However, approaching a year and a half on this medication I couldn't take it anymore and had to get off. It wasn't worth it anymore. I don't think tapering off or stopping cold turkey on this really makes a difference. My mom stopped cold turkey and I tapered off, as my doctor instructed me. I rebounded off this HORRIBLY, as did my mom. I was STARVING constantly after no longer taking it. This didn't just go away either. My body didn't feel levelled out and "detoxed" of this for honestly about a year after. I not only gained back all my weight I lost, but plus some. Although everyone's body reacts differently, I highly do NOT recommend taking this. Not even for those desperate for weight loss. Losing weight from a medication like this is not sustainable long term. I'm 24 now and am still affected by my choice of taking this. Topamax has ultimately ruined my memory to this day. I still cannot remember words or things. It changed me. Do not take this! There are other answers out there."


"I've been on Implanon since May of 2007 and I absolutely love it. I was on the pill about 5 years back and I could never remember to take it every day at the same time. I then went to the patch and while that worked good and was easier to manage, after hearing all of the side affects, I wanted to switch immediately. I went to my doctor and told her there were a few things I was looking for: 1. something that had no real routine to worry about, 2. something that when it was removed, I wouldn't have to wait an extended period of time to conceive. 3. minimal side effects. She recommended Implanon. My only complaint is that the cramps are a little more intense then before I got it. Other then that, I love it!"


"I started taking Topiramate to control severe headaches, but after a few days, the side effects are worse than the headaches, nausea, rapid heartbeat, weakness, ringing in ears (it's REALLY loud!), lightheaded, dizziness that makes me unsteady standing. I'm so glad Topiramate works for other."


"I was on opiates for 8 years. Started when I was 19. I am now 26. This is the first time I have been sober longer than 24 hrs and not just because my dealers were not available. Clonidine patch for 7 days worked wonders with 8 mg Suboxen. I continue to take the clonidine pill form daily. Withdrawal symptoms were all of none with these medications. I recommend if you are addicted to opiates you speak with your physician right away. This is the first time in 8 years I can honestly say I am thinking clearly. Good luck!"


"To me Tarceva is a wonder pill which shrunk my cancer cells by 50% in a 3 month period."


"I have been given this medicine on and off for the past several years.  I have Crohns and Colitis and it is given for the pain and spasms that happen at any given time.  It has done nothing but upset my stomach and cause stomach ulcers.  Doctors are unwilling to prescribe anything else as none of them are good for working to maintain a healthy gut.  However, it does it make it hard for me to be able to live and work with the pain so I end up in the hospital more than I would like."


"This medication works great for three days, then I have what you may call a "purging" of what's probably been building up for those three days.  But otherwise
this medicine has allowed me to to "go" once or twice a day instead of making up to 8-10 trips a day to the bathroom.  Dry mouth was easy to live with."


"Can't help but laugh reading everyone's responses here.. Yes I guess the mucinex helped my congestion maybe 20% more than if I hadn't taken it... BUT I'm wide awake as my mind is racing like I'm on crack .. Paranoid.. Can't sleep a wink. Never done crack but if I had to guess side effects would be similar.. Bummer . Just another confirmation that all natural and a few days longer is better than watching the sun come up while random paranoia thoughts race through the brain. Wish I read the fine print before I starting dosing"


"I love this stuff.  Ive been taking it for 1.5 mths for acne.  Ive tried everything to get my acne under control and nothing helped.  I was nervous to use it as I read the reviews and many people say it caused them to gain weight.  Im in a wedding in Nov and I've been working hard to LOSE weight so I would be really upset if these meds caused me to gain.  But after 1.5 mths my skin is flawless. I go to work without foundation for the first time in my life.  And I've lost 10 pounds!  Ive surpassed my goal for the wedding! It also really surpresses my apitite and they taste like mint!  Only con is they make me feel really sick if I take them on an empty stomach so make sure to eat first. I didn't even have an issue with frequent urination."


"I just started this medicine and I feel great already from switching off Seroquel XR to Abilify. I take 2.5mg (split 5mg pill) in the morning and my moods are a lot more stable. I'm also more productive at everything like work, house work, etc. My loved ones can see the difference. The first two days I experienced some nausea but that's it! I feel the biggest thing is start at a low dose."


"I suffer from moderate acne exacerbated by dermatillomania (skin picking). This product has been the most effective treatment I have used.  Since I'm 52 that means I've tried almost every prescription or OTC product.
My skin has healed and have no further breakouts."


"After being laid low for a week with agonising painful throat and ears plus coughing up gunk and fever, took myself to walk-in medical centre ( live in UK) on a sat and prescribed amoxcillin 500mg as ear infection although told chest clear (v surprised). Got progressively worse, coughed all night and struggled for breath plus pain in ears and throat was horrendous ( I do have high pain theshold too !) and ended up getting emergency GP apptm thur am and diagnosed pneumonia and prescribed clarithromycin 500mg for 7 days. Feel better already ! Yes odd taste but I can swallow without grimacing and aren`t taking max painkillers per day as I was plus can eat again and chest so much better. No other symptoms. Good antibiotic :)"


"Works wonderfully to control pain at higher dose, but caused exhaustion during day (took at night) - tried lowering dose - after 3 days could feel pain in shoulders & thighs beginning to creep back so had to increase dose again & then had to take an upper dose (prescribed) during day to keep me going or I couldn't work - I'm a psychotherapist. The worst part is I'm terribly dizzy - legs have given out several times - sometimes limbs are useless - only upon getting up morning or after sitting or getting out of car - never when sitting or once up walking around. So I love Cymbalta for pain - hate it for side effects."


"I've been taking vraylar for about 4 months now and so far it has been the best drug I have been on with the least side effects. For the first couple of months I didn't have any at all and then I started to get my motivation back and along with that came restlessness and sleeping difficulty. That seems to be getting better as my body gets more used to the drug. My anxiety is manageable, my moods seem to be pretty stable and my depression is starting to really lift. Because of the very long half life of vraylar I've read that it can take longer than other drugs to work and to just be patient, that was easy for me seeing as there weren't many side effects. It took me years to find something to work but I'm so glad I didn't give up."


"So my boyfriend and I went to get checked a week from today and today we called to get back our results and we both found out we had chlamydia. Either one of us could've given it to each other because we've only been dating 9 months and this is our first time getting checked. They prescribed the little pink pills, 4 of them and me thinking I was going to be fine.. Two hours later I find myself sitting on the toilet with massive pains and extreme diarrhea while my boyfriend just has gas. Ugh, I'm guessing these pills are working so please ladies, if you're going to get into a relationship, best thing to do is get checked before any funny business or wrap it! Good luck everyone else!"


"DO NOT USE THIS BIRTHCONTROL. Take it from one girlfriend to another- you can do better. This birth control has given me the worst experience I've ever had with mood swings. Sluggish and no energy. I gained 5 lbs. first week on it."


"I decided to take this pill because the last birth control I was on made me bleed 7 days a week every week so i switched to this one and let me tell you one of the worst experiences I've encountered!! As soon as i took my pill the next morning i was throwing up everything that i had ate... The next day i took the pill i was fine all day until morning comes around and AGAIN more throw up... I could handle throwing up but this would hurt my stomach so bad to the point where i was crying... Anyways i have an apt with my doctor this July 8th and I'm switching to something else i know this isn't going to happen to everyone but just in case you were wondering"


"On my second month and period is light to non existent!! Only PMS I  had was slight cramping and nausea.  I've never been on the pill before but this has been a true blessing. Sex drive seems to be normal as a a lot of people say otherwise. Lost 3 lbs so far not sure if that is pill or not though. Do seem to be very gassy though and wasn't before starting. Hope to be able to get this for years."


"I had my Mirena put in yesterday and it made me almost scream during the procedure. I have never had kids so I assume that is why it hurt. Since then I have only had cramping and have been taking it easy. If I could do it again I would have asked to be numbed. I haven't really had any side effects besides nausea and slight bleeding. But for the most part my period stopped on the second day.  I am hoping that I will be fine without the weight gain and acne."


"I have been on Victoza for many months now, I reached the highest dose, tried that for a few weeks and developed severe Gastroenteritis, abdominal pain, flatulence and severe belching so had to go on the lowest dose again.

Now I have been taking 1.2 for two weeks and the symptoms have started again, last eve, night and today have been miserable and painful.

I am ready to stop taking Victoza completely, the discomfort is just not worth it for some weight loss and a bit better blood sugar control. I will just have to have an increase in the amount of Lantus and Novalog that I have been taking.

Discouraged with this med."


"I love it. It works for me very well. I take 25mg every morning."


"was very helpful in the control of my diabetes and was very easy to use...no needles was refreshing...I will continue use"


"I am a 5'4" 42 year old woman who was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in 2000 and went from 130 lbs to 164 lbs overnight.  I've been trying to lose the weight with a nutritionist and through exercise.  I even ran and trained for a 1/2 marathon in 2006 and 2007.  The lowest I could ever get was 150 lbs and if I quit running long distances, the weight comes back.  I started taking phentermine on July 2 and have lost about 10 pounds. My only side effects are extreme thirst and occasional anxiousness."


"started Victoza 2 weeks ago and lost 6 pounds so far. My stomach was a little upset,but I find that eating more alkaline foods rather lots of acidic foods helps tremendously."


"I started on Aviane when I was 15. It's got the job done with making sure I don't get pregnant. But all other aspects of it are completely horrible. It makes me way more irritable, I gained 30 pounds( and I'm a healthy person, I always watch what I eat  and I exercise ), my acne is worse, I'm moody, emotional, and more sad. It literally makes me crazy. I'm a totally different person on it. I am now 24 and I am stopping it this month. I would never go on it again. But now I am at a loss of what to do because I don't want to get pregnant. I'm thinking of getting the nonhormonal copper IUD but I'm not sure. Any advice would be welcome to. But do not take this drug."


"Yes, it burns, even worse after putting it on at night then waking up and taking a shower in the morning. The water hitting it, OH MY! I used capsaicin patches for nerve damage pain in my rib after a car accident. It worked, the more you use it the more effective it was. I am now using it on my neck (cream) my PCP told me it is one of those medications that the more you use it the more benefit you will get....and the less the burn. I am hoping the cream works as well on my neck as the patches did for my rib."


"This medicine was a blessing. I was put on medicine for severe anxiety as well as helplessness/depression which was situational. Only side effect was tiredness which was fine and my sex drive is more active than before.  I am now off the medication but it definitely helped during the hard time in my life.  Because of a good doctor that listened and a combination of counseling...I am better!"


"If I didn't have side effects from Effexor, I would still be on it right now. I'm currently in the stages of slowly tapering off of it, with instruction from my doctor. I went from 75mg to 150mg. Now, I am taking a 75 37.5 for a week, tapering it off every week from there.

You need to be extremely disciplined about taking this medicine every day, and at the same time every day. With my schedule, I was never able to take it at the same time every day. I would get what are called "brain zaps," which is the feeling like everything rushed to your head for a split second. I also had sexual side effects on Effexor, though it was more noticeable on lower doses. I've been on Zoloft, Luvox, Prozac and Effexor. On to Cymbalta now."


"Zofran completely changed my life! The ODT are perfect because I suffer from anxiety and sometimes it gets so bad that I begin to vomit. Also, with Irritable Bowel Syndrome it helps control the nausea and vomiting associated with it. I get no side effects but my insurance doesn't cover more than 5 tabs at a time so I have to get it in regular pill form sometimes at Costco where they have the cheapest price."


"10 years ago I went into septic shock after a minor procedure on my knee. The infection was so bad and traveled up and down my leg that a very extensive debridement was done. My leg was saved, however, I was left with horrible neurological pain, bone pain and muscle pain. After 2 years of percocet (3 -10 mg/day) which did nothing except to leave me on my bed watching the clock till I could take the next one. Finally my Dr. Convinced me to give long lasting methadone a chance. It saved my life. I was on 60-70 mg a day. Over the past 8 years I have titrated back to 10 mg per day which has been way too much. I need 20-30 mg a day to be at a comfortable level of pain. For me methadone is the best pain relief without out feeling drugged at all."


"Very Helpful.
Because it is SO expensive, I would wait until it became really bad... Thinking "oh it'll get better". But I will share a trick I do. NOT DR. APPROVED.
I use it full strength for 6 days (when I see real results... Do NOT stop treatment). Then I cut a 1/4 off of the small end of each, and collect them in a sandwich bag. Then I shake them to the bottom of the bag, let the bottom of the bag sit in warm water until I can roll a length/roll (while still in the baggy). let it cool then cut into sections for more suppositories... to extend my treatment or for emergencies. I also eat the same foods most EVERY Day. Avacadoes, white rice, soft scrambled eggs, bananas w/ p-butter, squash, oysters, refriedbeans, asparagus & can spinich"


"God bless the one who invented Allegra! I had been snoring all the time even during summer and I felt my nose was wet and tickled me all the time. I tried everything to stop that instantly snoring problem when I took only one pill it just stopped. I didn't snore or sniff a whole day, and before that, a day without sniffing would be a miracle. I didn't even have to wait one hour it just work direct!"


"I have been taking this now for 30 days and on the 13 day I felt dizzy and sick to my stomach. I also did not feel emotionally well for a few days after. I lost weight the first week and appetite has been suppressed somewhat. I continue to lose a few pounds a week. Doctor thinks the side effects I have had will diminish so I will be taking this for another month."


"I've had vertigo for years.  I take meclizine but have had vertigo since this morning and the meclizine is not working.  I am only taking 12.5 mg.  I used to take 25 but couldn't stay awake so my doctor cut the dosage down to half.  Miserable.  Can't lay down so have to sit up in living chair tonight."


"I've been on Victoza for 2 & a half years. I was a little nauseated at first but my a1c has been around 6 since i started taking it. I've also lost 70 lbs! I feel better than I ever have!"


"Very disappointed , 12 weeks in and  no visible results. I am experiencing  very bad back pain every other day or so just got to the point of unbearable at 12:30 am  . will be stopping  otezla"


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

"I had a bad attack of IC, and could not get a bladder irrigation for a few days, so took Uribel.It eased the pain. When I went for my normal swim, I could not catch my breath. I had brachycardia. I stopped taking the meds after a few days because the feeling of not being able to breathe properly was worrying me. It's 5 or 6 days since I stopped taking it, and when I swam again, the situation was even worse. Tagamet is the only other medicine that has done this to me. I have to keep struggling, even now, sitting at home, to get enough of a breath. I wish the medicine would stop affecting me. I looked online to see what to do, or if brachycardia was listed as a side effect, but it isn't. I am wondering what I should do to get back to normal."


"Have had Ulcerative Colitis for 4 years.  3 years ago started Remicade at 5ml per Kilo, with only mild help. Only other choice was surgery. Switched Doctor who immediately doubled dose to 10ml (which I think is the normal dose) so I probably was under-medicated for 2 years. However higher dose has not helped much more.  Have had almost no side effects. One allergic reaction early on to the infusion.  Only minor problem is the skin on my hands and arms seems very thin and very easily bleeds from the slightest scratch.  So for me it has not worked as hoped. "


"I took the medication for two weeks and it worked like a charm. However, I started to experience extreme pain in my joints (knees, ankles, wrist). Not sure if it is associated with the medicine, but I didn't have all of the aches until I started. I love how the medicine mellowed me out no anxiety or frustration over little things. Hot flashes are at a minimum. Hope it makes it because I would like to continue taking it."


"It's done well for myself!"


"I am currently taking 60mg of Cymbalta, 3mg Xanax XR, and three weeks ago added 100 mg of modafinil. Before the modafinil I would wake in the morning feeling so physically exhausted it led me to tears. My brain fog was a mess, my thinking was disorganized. The modafinil has been a miracle for me and thus far no side effects. Although, I find it does not last the full ten to twelve hours as suggested. I am really clear and functioning well for five to six. Hey, I will take the five to six over having the alternative. Have appointment with Dr. next week to follow up. This is the first time since my diagnosis (12 yrs ago) that I actually feel hopeful. My prayers go out to all of you who suffer with this complex syndrome."


"Have suffered sinus infections for years, particularly in Spring and early Summer. This is the only antibiotic that really works for me. Initially the doctors prescribed weaker antibiotics. I have never noticed any side effects whatsoever.  Great drug.  I have four friends who take it for sinus infections and they also swear by it. No problems whatsoever."


"My first dose of 37.5 mg I experienced a surge of adrenaline, dizziness, nausea, sweating, jittery, shakiness. Symptoms started 2 hours after dose lasting about 2-4 hours. Each day the symptoms lessened and disappeared quicker. I have only been on this for 2 weeks but I do feel more optimistic and upbeat so far despite side effects."


"Just started taking Trazodone because of severe insomnia. I've recently been diagnosed with dysautonomia, and had to have a pacemaker. It's been a rough four months, but after all my medical issues, I couldn't sleep at night, sometimes getting one to two hours of sleep, and feeling exhausted. Lorazepam and Ambien work for me, but hate the fact that they were addictive, and didn't want to take either one consistently. So my doctor prescribed Trazodone 50 mg for me to try. I'm starting out at 25 mg per night, and while it doesn't do much for about two hours, once I do fall asleep, it's very restful, and I awake with no side effects. Hopefully this is the drug for me, and I can now start getting some much needed rest!"


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"Chilled the stuff and also used Berry propel the taste was not bad it took about an hour to kick in.  But I did something different. My procedure is on a Tuesday  morning. I did not eat anything SUNDAY OR MONDAY - NOTHING BUT SWEET TEA AND WATER.  So far so good.  I have to do it again at 5:30 in the morning for 9:30 procedure..............No problem right now"


"Had my derma check up for my moderate acne on cheek and chin and she prescribed me this (Adapalene) Differin Gel 0.3. For the first week I saw a little improvement on my cheek as the tiny pimples somehow disappear. By the way I have some cystic acne on cheek and chin. For the following weeks   as I saw the improvement, suddenly came the breakouts on my 4th month. Hoping this is the breakout I've read before the clearing process of the medication. Is anybody here that had the same situation before?"


"I have just recently got out a living environment with a bunch of roomates, I found a small pimple under my arm and thought nothing of it, after a week it was so swollen and hot to touch I went to the ER. The doctor didn't want to cut the "pimple" open but I begged him to because of the pain-and he was glad he did...the amount of bacteria that came out was astonishing! He put me on bactrim and even though I had some side effects it went away.....but then I got another abcess on my head about 2 months later....took bactrim it went away....then 2 months after that i got another abcess on my finger....took bactrim it when away.....now i once again have 3 abscesses under my armpit and am currently on bactrim again! 4 months later!"


"Have been on 350mg for the past three years. It has stopped the feeling of daily dread and pain in my chest that I felt for so long before. I still have little energy through the day but can "pull it together" for my time with my kids or to do important tasks. I have gained fifty pounds. I have a difficult time reaching orgasm.  "


"I was working on water coolers, some of the liquid got my eyes. I went to Walmart and bought this product, and it worked great. it got rid of the itching and burning, I was lucky it save me a visit to the doctor."


"I couldn't be happier with Calomist. I've been using it now for about 4 months and I would recommend it to anyone who is taking any form of B12. I used to get B12 injections, but not anymore."


"Have been prescribed tessalon perles several times for bronchitis and they've never once worked for me. I might as well eat a sugar cube. Sadly cough drops do a better job of suppressing my cough than tessalon perles and that's nothing to brag about. The previous poster who wants the syrup is right, that stuff is the only thing that really works."


"I'm 29 just diagnosed with DiVerticulitis about 2 weeks ago. Spent 2 days in the hospital on an IV drip of Flagyl and bowel rest then sent home with this combo. Today is my last day and my pain has subsided but the side effects are wild. Didn't sleep much, got dizzy, dark urine and generally just felt off. The pills did taste horrible at first but like someone else said if you throw it down quick you don't notice it too much. Best of luck to all"


"The person from the company Nov nordisk supplied me the damaged pen and when ever I asked them to look into it to get me a replacement they don't respond "


"I have no coughing from this medicine. It is low cost and easy to take. My only concern was leg cramps. With exercise every other day they will go away. You must exercise and take care of yourself on any drug or just as a daily routine in your quality of life. "


"I've used this drug for years until the recall. I take 175 mcg. I switched to Synthroid and it was "just okay." I missed Levoxyl. After I learned Levoxyl returned to the market I requested to be placed back on it.  I've had several problems with my TSH levels being too low (0.02 and 0.03!) meaning that my dose is too high."


"Finally  I decided to try it and after using it twice the next day I didn't sweat but my armpits still smelt and I was afraid to put deodorant because it said not to so I didn't. The 3rd night it burned like hell and itched I washed it off and stopped. I waited two days and I started again, its itching but not burning."


"My husband was prescribed Prozac approximately 1 month ago. I began to notice a positive change in him within the first week of starting this medication! Before starting Prozac we were arguing quite a bit and he slept pretty much any time he got the chance. He has diabetes and I believe was in denial about that as well. He would not care about any type of exercise or diet. Since beginning Prozac he has purchased a weight set and has begun some exercising...which is MUCH MORE than he was doing before. The arguments we were having are pretty much non-existent! He is SO much easier to get along with now and our marriage is SO much better for it! I definitely recommend this medication to anyone who is depressed or under a lot of stress."


"I've had bv off and on for 3 years, tried the 7 day course multiple times. Always came back in a couple days. Was told to do metro gel twice a week for 6 months. This has kept it at bay but never got rid of it. I was tested positive for group strep b, was told I may have had this overgrowth infection since I gave birth to my second son.... 3 years ago.. and that it could be the cause of the bv or the symptoms of bv. After the penicillin treatment, I've noticed a slight difference but still having to use the metro gel to keep it at bay. I take a raw probiotic twice a day as well. I wish this medicine worked like it has on everyone I've known to it. This bv stuff is so crippling"


"I've been on latuda for now almost a year&what a difference it has made in my life! It keeps my mania& depression@ a minimum.  It had also helped me with my irrational fears, O.C.D., & ruminations!  Thanks to latuda I'm back to a lovely creature!"


"I have taken 50 mg Cozaar daily since it was released.  I have had no problems at all.  My BP maintains at about 98/66 with a range of 86-114/56-68.  I am 71 years old and had a massive heart attack 21 years ago."


"Don't let doctors give you ciprofloxacin or any fluoroquinolone antibiotics, while you are taking Humira."


"Anyone experience severe headaches in the eye and the pupil dilates? That's my only side effect from this. Like once or twice a month."


"Omg...I'm so glad I read these reviews. Started to breakout immediately after the first week. White pimples and cystic ones on my chin and around my nostrils. I'm so embarrassed never had acne problems my face even hurts from the breakouts. Yesterday was my last day of taking it."


"Beware of this medication! I have never had so much bleeding in my life. I had to go to the ER because of it. I developed many blood clots and have never been so scared. I recommend another brand of birth control. Any birth control that has a history with giving women blood clots don't take it. Do your research, because you can get blood clots in other places too. I'm getting off it today."


"The first 4 months was putting on weight and mood swings which I did not enjoy. I love not having to use a condom but the implant has loads of side effects and the most annoying one is all along on a period. I think that's the reason you don't get pregnant with the implant."


"Started taking 15mg 10 days ago and i have lost 10 lbs in 10 days and 2 inches off my belly. Please keep in mind I am walking and working out 30-45min everyday non stop, and have completely changed my diet. No bread, candy, soda, and very few carbs. So I'm not sure if its the pill or my new changes. I am still very hungry sometimes with 15mg. All in all at least it has helped me transition into a lot of good changes for my body. Only side effects are dry mouth and slight insomnia."


"I have tried just about every drug on the market for my cramps and after a while they all just stop working. I took Bextra and Vioxx which are similar before they were taken off the market. I take it a day before my period starts and usually only a few days into the week and finally I'm not missing out on life or work anymore. I do get blood tests to check for any abnormalities, but after 3 years there are none so far. I take the brand name, simply because the manufacturer co-pay makes it $4 a month, which is less than my $7 month co-pay with my insurance. Both my parents take this for their arthritis now and my 26 year old sister just started this for her cramps. I'm constantly telling everyone how much I love Celebrex."


"I had suffered Degenerative Disc Disease with two bulging discs at L4 and L5 with Annular Tear and Spinal Stenosis since May 2006. No injury or accident. Right side leg went completely numb on me and sent me to the ER; Within a week I had an awesome Dr helping me with this med, Flexeril and Naprosyn. As well as Physical Therapy and Chiropractic Care. I became pain free in November 2006. Then I got pregnant and in December 2010 the pain was so severe that I had to go on Norco & do Physical Therapy again for two months. Needless I went into Pain Mgmnt with an Awesome Dr and of course tried and failed Morphine, Fentanyl, Oxycontin with OxyIR, Neurontin, and this was always reverted back to Norco. Had Spinal Fusion and Norco was what worked."


"I just started taking 25 mg of Topamax twice per day, yesterday evening! I had not read any of these reviews, and after my very first dose, I had a carbonated drink and it tasted flat on the front of my tongue, but burned the back! I thought it was a fluke, but, it happened today, too. This will definitely help me drink more water! I have started having tingly fingers and toes, but no other symptoms, yet. I already have brain fog due to menopause, so I'm a little worried about that! I have been having 4 or 5 migraines per week lately and I take sumitriptan for them which usually works. I also take an anti-anxiety medicine and an ADD medicine, so we'll see how all of these work together! I am thankful for all of your reviews!"


"Very good, after about 5 minutes and I went to the toilet, I cleared all my bowels"


"I had Nexplanon placed a month ago and so far it's been good. The procedure was quick and painless, lasted about 2 mins and I was done, it's not at all noticable in the arm it's placed and as far as side effects I've experinced the light spotting that started a week ago to date but it only requires a thin panty liner. During the first two weeks I was very moody and emotional with no libido but that has gone and my body feels it's regular normalcy. Once the spotting finally goes I'll be able to say it's great (hate the spotting) but rather spot than be pregnant and not having to remember to take a pill or suffer weight gain is a plus with Nexplanon, I've actually lost weight while on it so all in all I'm loving this contraceptive choice."


"Update: Remember, I started on April 9th at 221.6lbs, today I am 207.4lbs. This product is working for me. I forgot to add in my first post that I get the sweating side affect. With any kind of physical exertion I begin to sweat a lot. I have read on other side affect sites that people experience this, I am on other medications that cause this too, but the Contrave exacerbates it. This is my main complaint about the drug and would be the only reason for myself to discontinue. However, it is working so well that I am willing to deal with it to reach my goal. So, if I need to go somewhere or be around people I just make sure I haven't been doing things around the house or get too stressed out to activate that sweating side affect."


"This gave me the ability to match what I take with my activities at 20 mg X 3 times a day. Days when I don't work or drive I often don't take any. Otherwise, if I know I don't have a meeting or have to grade papers in the evening, I just take in the morning and at noon. (60 mg) This was much better for me than the time release variety which always kept me awake throughout the night."


"First time in a LONG time I have gone to bed without worrying about if I was going to be able to sleep, then I didn't have to lay there trying, it just happened.
I woke up refreshed, which was a surprise because it is normally a 15 minute battle to get up in the morning."


"After switching from Linzess, I’ve been using this meditation for about 2 months. Definitely a much more tolerable drug to use than the leading brand."


"this medicine absolutely did not help. have bronchitis and inner ear infection and the zpak did not help at all."


"I am not on birth control and had unprotected sex and then used a condom that failed all in the same night. He did not cum inside of me but I was very worried. I ate right after taking the pill and experienced no immediate side effects (no dizziness or nausea). About 6 days after taking the pill, I spotted. Then, my period was 4 days late (which has NEVER happened). It was TORTURE being late, but after reading reviews I saw that this is common. Eventually I started and was not pregnant! I am very pleased with the results. Altogether, it seemed that Plan B worked well for me and I would recommend it to anyone who is worried. It just sucks that the side effects of taking Plan B seem to mimic signs of pregnancy!"


"It's been almost 11 months that i have this Nexplanon under my left arm . 3 months or 4 months ive had my period then after that nomore until now. So far its okay its just that ive gained so much wait i ate a lot everytime"


"My son started this at 20 months old

It kept his asthma completely under control all winter (virus induced)

He has grown over half a foot in the past 9 months so it does not stop growth. I think that other lady's kid just hadn't hit puberty"


"I have been on Contrave for almost a year (40 y.o female). I started out at 240 and now I'm 190. Granted it would have been more but after my husband passed away  I didn't really watch what I've been eating and I haven't been excercising the last several months. When I first started taking it I had headaches and nausea but it didn't last long. What I love about it is that it makes you not obsess over food and it does keep you in a more cheery mood. Really great med."


"I have found this medication to work very well when I feel tight and have shortness of breath. My prescription calls for use every 6 hours but I use it when I feel I need to breath better."


"Have found this medication very helpful for insomnia.  Fall asleep quickly with no side effects in the morning. Using 5mg dose."


"I was on Otezla for 4 months. I experienced the headaches thy every person seems to be getting, but I was willing to fight through those if the medication worked. I never saw any clearing but I did get a horrible rash all over my chest and back. It went away after I went off it. Don't take this med! Unfortunately I also have Crohn's disease and take Humira - which works wonders for the Crohn's but doesn't affect my psoriasis at all. I'm stuck with the topicals and kenolog injections again."


"At first Remeron was amazing. Felt so much better in a short period of time. After being on it approximately 6 weeks I began to develop horrible leg pain. Random joint pain in elbows, hands, knees. My fingers also started to swell. As soon as I was off and out of my system these side effects went away. If not for the side effects I would still be on it. I've just about run the line with these medicines and don't seem to tolerate any very well."


"Lifted me out of a deep, dark depression at 450 mg/day combined with Remeron 45 mg/day."


"I have had moderate and sometimes severe plaque and guttate psoriasis for 16 years, using clobetasol (clobex) for 14. Clobex is the only thing that can eliminate my psoriasis almost completely. It is a very effective drug, but I feel I really should warn people of the devastating effects that can occur if the drug is applied continuously. When using clobex or any other strong topical corticosteroid, you are supposed to use it for no more than 2 weeks, then take a break I believe should be between 2 and 3 weeks. I made the mistake of not doing that. I used it continuously because I wanted to be clear. Now, my skin is paper thin. Nearly every vein is visible, and I break blood vessels constantly, and I have stretch marks everywhere."


"I am a student, so obviously being given this medication, where I'm told I'm not allowed to drink 48 hours before taking it & 48 hours after was going to prove to be difficult but I managed. The tablets were soooooo effective and I am SO happy I was given them BUT I recommend anyone who decides to have a 'mad night out' after taking them to wait over a week, 72 hours is TOO SOON & I was very drunk and very ill, black out on the night, vomiting all night and the next day, make sure they're out of your system!"


"I've had the Implanon since January of 2011 and all I've done is bled everyday ever since I got it. I'm moody, mean, rude, have no energy I'm tired all the time and have no sex drive at all and I've gained about 20 lbs. I'm a totally different person now than what I was before I got it put in. I'm on antidepressants and anxiety medicines since I've gotten the Implanon in. The doctors told me that taking the pill and having the Implanon would make the bleeding stop but it just made it worse. I'm getting the Implanon taken out. "


"This medication works wonders! I can take it without having to eat something before which was so helpful considering I couldn't hold any food down! I lost more than 20 lbs due to vomiting and nausea. And getting into a moving vehicle was the worse! I take one in the morning and I feel good all day! I love it so much, life saver."


"I only use when doing physical activity"


"MUCH less effective than aspirin or other NSAIDS, does nothing for me for headaches or arthritis."


"I have been on this pill for about 2 1/2 months and compared to my previous prescription (which I had no period, just spotting at the end of the month) this is horrible. The only time i don't bleed is during the first week of pills. Then it's light bleeding the second week and gets heavier with each week's pill. I can see how it's good for birth control. Who's going to have sex when they're bleeding all the time?"


"Relieves about 90% of scaling and itch."


"I was prescribed lexapro about a year after my assault. I took only one pill. It made me feel worse than the anxiety it self. I was in a daze all day not sure how I made to college that day and back home. Walking was like I was drunk and the overall feeling inside me was horrible. what a waste of $65.00 back then."


"Klonopin is as effective as turning off a switch. I had no tolerance problems during 17 years of taking this drug, and no unpleasant side effects."


"Took Amox/KClav for sinusitis. After 3 days caused severe back pain radiating through right side. Pain became so bad that I stopped med after 3.5 days. Was told by nurse and pharmacist likely due to kidneys' being adversely affected. Called dr who ordered lowered dose who believes GI affected. Pain still so bad and refuse to take any meds until pain subsides as symptoms of med is far worse than sinusitis."


"I started latuda 11 months ago (20mg, then 40, now 60), and I think all it does is trigger hypomanic episodes with dose increases and when those end I end up feeling more depressed than ever. The depressive episodes on latuda have been some of my worst in over three years, and the hypomanic episodes seem to last longer than usual. I also get ridiculously restless, having trouble falling asleep, but then having trouble waking up (I sleep through alarms for over an hour). I thought I found the drug for me, but I'll be seeing my psychiatrist soon to switch. At least it worked well for awhile?"


"I'm taking 2mg of Doxazosin and it increased my urine flow and decreased my trips to the bathroom.  It also reduced my blood pressure from 150/60 to 130/60.  I increased my dosage to 4mg in an attempt to reduce my blood pressure even more, but the side affects (fatigue, headaches, blurry vision) were too extreme, so I decreased my dosage back to 2mg.  I experience no side affects at 2mg dosage.  Overall, I think this is a fine drug for men with benign prostatic hyperplasia and mildly/moderately high blood pressure."


"I had my first episode of Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome about 3.5 years ago. It was sometime until the doctors and I figured out what it actually was. Nonstop throwing up for 2-6 days about once a month.  What made them severe I guess was the amount of vomiting. A few times I had double I.V's  because they could not rehydrate me as fast as the vomiting was dehydrating me.  If you have CVS and are reading this I just want to say I am truly sorry. It was a miserable and emotional ride for me and the people that care about me.  I can truly say I feel your pain and I pray that you find peace. I fought the doctors about taking this but when I finally gave in, IT WORKED. Not one episode since then (about 1 year and 6 months). I was skeptical at first BUT IT WORKED! 25MG."


"Fabulous medicine for schizophrenia"


"Ladies please note- bone of the ways plan b works is to PREVENT ovulation, so in simple terms, if you have already ovulated- it can be useless! That isn't something that was disclosed to me, & most people have no idea! It's a catch 22 because you can usually only get pregnant when you ovulate ..anyways.. I had sex once, I took it 12 hrs after unprotected sex. Ended up getting PREGNANT. I must have already ovulated.Then I later had a miscarriage(chemical pregnancy) b/c the way my doctor explained it, plan b does three things:
1. Prevent ovulation
2. Thicken cervical fluid (stops spermies)
3. Thins lining of uterus to prevent egg implanting
I had a miscarriage b/c the egg was never able to implant. I feel horribly about it today & wanted to share, hope this helps"


"I am 15 years old girl and this was the first medication I ever took for my ADD and I don't even know if it worked for my ADD symptoms. But I do know the side effects of Strattera were all I had. I was depressed, numb, sleepy, could not eat and had anxiety. It felt like I wasn't on earth I was out in space numb to the world."


"I was diagnosed with MRSA, a staph infection that is like small boils on the skin.  I was on Bactrim for two weeks and it seemed to clear it up.  Actually improved in a couple of days.  After a week of being off the Bactrim, I started getting the boils back.  Had to take another two weeks of Bactrim."


"I have just started the meds. I was on prednisone I had gotten really sick so my doc gave me this med I started at 25 mg for 7 days then moved up to 50 then 75 now I'm at 100 mg then I stop at 200 mg but 100 mg 2x a day but it seems the 50 mg was helping me instead of the 100 mg that is weird could anybody relate?"


"Started taking 5 mg a few months ago and only when about to have sex. For me this dose takes about 2 hours to hit and lasts a day or 2, although less and less. Then I tried 10mg .. same results but even better results. (more like crazy amazing). Even at 80% mental operating failure before Cialis, the drug as fixed me completely. So unbelievable for words. Please try it for yourself. The only reason that I was able to get here is from the posts before me that encouraged me .. thank you thank you ... hugs and kisses :))"


"After a trial of many meds, my doc decided to put me on this. In the past I relapse quickly and I 'm hoping I will not with this new meds. I'm on 6mg and it has been a month. I sleep like a baby. I mean deep sleep for 10 hours. For two yrs I was getting 3-4 hours sleep, no appetite, crying....Now my appetite increased, which I don't like. From size 0, I'm at 2 in just 1 month of taking it. Moods are great, no crying spells, and optimistic."


"I took Pristiq for the first time today. Along side of Deplin and ADD medication. I thought it would be a good idea to take all this at night. Not so much. I am wide awake and have to start getting ready for work in 2 and a half hours. I have struggled with depression and anxiety for years now. But I must say today has been one of the best days I have had in a long time. I am sure me making a change in the right direction has something to do with it but still very happy and excited.  I have had yawning already which I have experienced before on anti - depressants and I also have dry mouth. I have a pretty good cocktail going on but it had to be done."


"At 38,  I started noticing that my energy level dropped drastically.  I started putting on weight and even though I worked out 4 days a week, I was losing muscle mass.  My sex drive dropped and my mood became sour.  The strangest thing of all, my Johnson shrunk from 10-1/2" to 9".  I couldn't believe what was going on.  My Doctor checked my T levels and they were extremely low.  I started on Fortesta and in 2 weeks, I was back to like I was when I was 25.  The ole Johnson returned to being a beast and my energy level is back to where it was. Thanks Fortesta!"


"I am 16 years old (17 in 5 days). My friend and I were making out, which led to a bj, which then led to unprotected sex. It was a heat of the moment thing. It didn't hit me until the next morning that I needed to get something to stop me from being eligible to star in that TV show "16 and Pregnant". I had unprotected sex on August 3rd and took the pill on August 4th (19 hours later). I didn't experience any side effects, which honestly made me worry that the pill wasn't working.  This morning, I woke up with my period and I couldn't be happier. It's heavier than usual and 9 days late but better late than never, am I right ladies?"


"My wife started with two a day in conjunction with Exelon patch ..was dizzy
so went to one a day. After 8 months her short memory is worse so we
want to go to the two a day routine."


"Hi. I got some of this from my doc as I was having bad dreams about my father who had recently passed. My experience has been absolutely awful. Dreams out of this world! It takes the first 2 hours of the day getting over the wild vivid craziness that happened in your supposed deep sleep. Then came the DEPRESSION!!  I have never been depressed and never full understood how others felt, now I do!!  I knew it was the Melatonin so I stopped and I was fine. I am not going to ramble on but be so careful, it's an insidious drug, for me anyway."


"A friend of mine took plan B a day after the accident and she is now 8 months pregnant. Plan B is not as effective as people think. Use other forms of contraception or YOU WILL GET PREGNANT!!! If you don't want a baby, be smart."


"I'm 19. I had a terrible abusive childhood full of alcohol and physical and mental abuse. Depression also runs in my fathers and my mothers family, and so my heads pretty screwed up.
I was first prescribed Lexapro, that medication made me go insane, and now I'm on 75mg of Effexor XR. I probably should take more, but in my experience with depression, it really keeps me down to earth and so I told my doctor this was good enough for me. I've been depressed my whole life and I just want to be good enough to where I won't be suicidal. This medication is great.
The only side effect is that if I sit in weird positions my feet will go numb really quickly."


"I have taken Avelox on several occasions for sinusitis and bronchitis and within two doses, I always feel 10 times better! I am aware that dizziness and nausea can be side effects, but since I have taken it before bed, this has never been an issue.  I am surprised at the number of people who try to take it during the day - take it at night and you will tolerate it just fine"


"I am a 61 year old female and have tried everything out there for headaches since my late 20's. This is a wonder medication for me. I started using it in my 30's and is the only thing I can use and still function without being down in bed in pain."


"It's worse .pain,redness,sensitive to lights headeach and more side effects. I use  it for two days."


"I got the depo shot after having a very painful period, and it seemed to work great, but only for one week after the shot. After the one week of no bleeding, I began to bleed straight everyday (some days heavier than others). When I told my Dr.'s (several specialists) they told me it was just spotting and when I get the 2nd shot things would get better, but I wouldn't call filling up a regular tampon on every hour spotting. I wish I told my Dr. The real amount of blood is was losing, because I would have never got the second shot. It has now been six months of bleeding for me. My second depo shot reached it full experation over a month ago, and it doesn't seem like the bleeding has lightened up at all. Depo has been the worst experience."


"I been in the pill for almost a week now . My face got very clear but my lips have always been dry and I have a black dot on my bottom lip that came after I took theses pills ."


"This medication was/is a God send for me.  Before taking it I would wake up 6 to 9 times a night to empty my bladder (and there was hardly anything there).  During the day I would have an urge to go & did not quite make it to the toilet at least 1 time a day if not more.  With the medication I might get up once during the night and that awful "you have to go NOW" urgency is gone during the day!!  It has made a vast improvement in my life - physically as well as emotionally (not worring where the bathroom is no matter where you are).

I would agree that this is an expensive medication.  I decided to go on-line, found Tovias & the manufacturer & then filled out the forms for a significant discount!!  They now pick up almost 100% of the cost!"


"Before the pill I had very very heavy periods, this is my 1st month on this pill and to say it changed my period drastically is an understatement. While I do appreciate that a lot, I have NEVER suffered from so many leg cramps in my life. It's literally 2 legs cramping up in the middle of the night on a nightly basis. It's so painful, posole keep telling me that I need to eat more banana, but this is the only thing that's been different this past month.  They started about a week in to my first pack and have been ever since.  And I agree about the mood swings its really affecting my anxiety and my mood swings are all over the place.  Add my insurance not covering this pill on top of all that. ... I definitely won't be getting back on this thing."


"Awful medication. I was only prescribed 6 tablets to take and if I'd read on here about them, I would have stopped after the first 1.
Horrific headaches straight away, constantly nausea so much so I could barely eat to take my next tablet, drowsiness where I'm bumbling about my flat constantly, heat sweats, skin sensitivity. My neck is unbelievably sore making my headaches much worse."


"I've been prescribed this birth control since my 6 week checkup February 14th but I didn't start taking pills until March 12th After sexual intercourse, but I wasn't taking them everyday like I should. My period still came on a couple days early and was regular but I have cramps even after my period. A couple of days ago April 8th I started taking the pills everyday and the cramping are starting to decrease but I have headaches and My stomach bubbled up like I had diarrhea & I felt nauseous at one point ."


"After 38 years of smoking, the time to quit came at the age of 50 for me. When I saw my youngest son taking up smoking and my brand too I knew it was time. For that is the way I started and history does repeat itself. When I asked my son not to smoke he just said "if you stop I'll stop". I told him how niether the patch nor the gum worked for me. He told me of how Commit worked for a friend of his.
Well, I made the first attempt and gave up after three days. I promised him I would try again in one week, I did and now I have not smoked for 4 years and 8 months. And with commit it WAS easier than I could hope for. I followed the suggestions given and as I began to, as Dr.Oz put it, breathe free, I just had to go on. It took two months."


"I'm seeing so many negative reviews, and I understand everyone's bodies react differently, but I have ZERO complaints about this pill! I've been on it for almost a year now (was put on for heavy/painful periods and acne) and it solved all of my menstrual problems! I have not had a period since starting this pill which has been great for me considering how bad they were prior. my acne has cleared, I haven't had mood swings/weight gain etc! I couldn't be happier! 10/10!"


"Suboxone has completely turned my life around.  I feel healthier, I'm excelling at my job and I always have money in my pocket and my savings account.  I had none of those before Suboxone and spent years abusing oxycontin.  My paycheck was already spent by the time I got it and I started resorting to scheming and stealing to fund my addiction.  All that is history.  If you're ready to stop, there's a good chance that suboxone will put you on the path of great life again.  I have found the side-effects to be minimal compared to oxycontin.  I'm actually sleeping better.   Slight constipation is about it for me.  It truly is amazing. The cost pales in comparison to what I spent on oxycontin."


"Born again that's how I feel 3 weeks smoke free and I get stronger every day. Can't believe how much better I feel thanks to chantix I'm so happy. I never thought I could quit no matter what but I was wrong and I know i'll never go back. I'm free and like I said I feel so good."


"I've had this birth control since February 26th. It didn't hurt to get it put in, as long as it's taken care of the right away afterward you should be perfectly fine. Honestly, it was sore just as it should be, but I didn't notice it after it healed. It does ache sometimes now. In February after I got the implant I bled for about a week but it was very light. Since then I have not had a period. I haven't gained weight or lost my hair. I do break out a little more often and I'm very tired more often than I used to be. But I highly recommend it even past these side effects."


"When they switched me to Norco I had to deal with more pain.  The medication is half as effective and makes me sick to my stomach many times.  GOV'T doesn't care about the people with real pain more concerned with the drug addicts (which more people are becoming because they can't get the pain relief they need.)"


"I started taking Tylenol Extra Strength for pain after a deep puncture wound requiring skin glue. It's powerful stuff, so I never took more than 1,000 milligrams (2 pills) at a time. The max daily dose is 4,000 milligrams, but I never need(ed) that much; about half of that does the trick for me. I haven't had any negative side effects, but I worry I may become dependent on it if I don't taper off soon. I've read what it can do to a person's liver..."


"Provigil was added to my meds for depression.  I love it!  Modafinil has made more of a difference than anything I've ever been given.  I can concentrate now and actually have more get up and go than I've had in years.  I take 100 mg everyday.  Tried 200 mg, but feel just fine with 100 mg."


"Hysingla is truly the best option for chronic pain sufferers. Slight headaches no other side affect. Headache goes away with breakthrough pain relief 800ibprophen. It does not give you that "high" feeling other prescribed opiates do. I disagree with many of these reviews because they all don't like it and want their icy back... there is a reason if you didn't ask but your dr just switched you to a abuse deterrent medicine.. please stop making it more difficult in the insurance process to want to cover this drug there are real pained people who benefit this medicine & have their lives back."


"I've been taking Pregabilin for approx 4 weeks. Started on 1 x 30mg cap, twice daily but I found taking 2 x 30mg at a time eased my pain better. Doc then changed prescription to 50mg twice daily. As a painkiller it is fantastic. I've never known a painkiller like it, however one bad side effect is my swollen feet. I fear that I will have to change to something else if it continues to make my feet swell, because it is extremely uncomfortable. Another side effect is the feeling of being drunk. It does however help me to sleep. I haven't slept this well in years, though I wake up feeling groggy. I could live with all these side effects, if I could overcome the swollen feet."


"I had been smoking for 13yrs and really wanted to quit. My doctor suggested Chantix and after seeing my mother successfully quit using it I gave it a try. I took it for 7 days and I haven't smoked since and that was 4 months ago. I actually stopped after 4 days but continued to take it just in case. The only side effects I endured was extreme hunger that I only experienced while taking the pills and very vivid dreams that I must say I enjoyed. My family and friends and have all been successful. I honestly can't say anything bad about Chantix. The only problem I can say I had was missing the ritual of smoking like on the toilet and while drinking."


"My husband had prostate surgery (TURP) for an enlarged prostate in January (11 months ago). Ever since, he has had annoying leakage. The doctor mentioned two options - Botox or an implanted device. He said Botox had "99% success rate" so my husband opted for that. Ever since, a nightmare. At first, he simply could not pee at all. He had an indwelling catheter for a while, and since has had to do self-catheterization four times a day (still cannot pee a drop). The Botox must have relaxed the bladder too much? Plus there was a LOT of old blood in his bladder, presumably from the Botox injections. The doctor said it was not possible to be from the catheters. And he has a UTI. The slight leakage seems like NOTHING next to this nightmare."


"Imuran caused a 10 day hospital stay for me.  I was on it about 2 weeks, started running a fever of 104, had chills, very short of breath.  I was treated for regular flu, swine flu, tested for all sorts of other breathing problems."


"I like this inhaler except for the ridiculous dose counter.
It's only worth a 4 rating for that.
Who in the world thought this counter would be better?
"


"I became very ill with severe vomiting, diarrhea, headache, fever, chills, aches, exhaustion...and I had a 5 month old baby to take care of. All this DESPITE the flu shot. Twelve hours after the initial onset, my doctor diagnosed me with the flu and prescribed Tamiflu. It slowly got better, and two days later I am some what functional...which is good, because now I have to take care of my baby AND my sick husband. We'll be getting him Tamiflu, too!"


"I've taken this for motion sickness and it absolutely does help with preventing the nausea. When on Dramamine, I will occasionally get a hint of it - or maybe it's just the recognition that certain conditions should be making me sick. Either way, nothing close to what I would experience when I not medicating. The only critique I have to offer is the drowsiness. Desperately wishing to lay down and close my eyes, which can happen on Dramamine, is inconvenient if it's not the type of trip I want to sleep through."


"My eyes were so itchy and uncomfortable! I tried Zadator and immediately felt relief. After several days use, dosing once in the morning and once at night, my eyes feel normal again. Even though Zaditor only contains an antihistimine (unlike Visine Allergy) my eyes are no longer red and scratchy feeling. It's so nice to find something OTC that works!"


"I was given pentasa 2mgs in sachets after having a bad flare up of colitis. After few months of taking it I started noticing a regular pattern of not being able to sleep, a bad case of restless legs syndrome (unbearable) always at night and partly causing the not sleeping, irregular heartbeats and having already asthma it got much worse. So after going on forums I realised I wasn't the only one. I halved the dose to 1 gr , the symptoms receded but I still know/feel it's not good to take long term and I will start reducing. It also makes me feel constantly tired. On a positive note it really is effective for what it what design to do, stop the bad effects of colitis... It's finding a good balance in the dosage along with a clean nutrition!"


"I'm a 23 year old with a blood pressure of 150/95. My doctor but me on this medication as my first ever blood pressure medication. Since taking it I have had awful shooting back pain to the point where I can't sit down for a long period of time! After reading the side effects related to this medication I am putting the back pain down to this medication and will definitely be stopping it!"


"I was in antibiotics and I believe I am developing a small YI I used coconut oil since it helps with fungas and that relieved the itchy and burning feeling tomorrow I'll be calling doctor for a oral medicine to take besides this one. Coconut virgin oil helped for now."


"I have been on Pristiq for 12 days. It has helped me tremendously with my depression issues. A few years ago I had tried wellbuterin, lexapro and cymbalta and experienced side effects. I gave up but recently decided it was in my best interested to try something else. Pristiq has completely changed my whole outlook on life. I do have problems sleeping and have dry mouth someitmes but totally worth it."


"I'm 15 and started using this around January 2013. I had mostly acne on my forehead no where else. It cleared it up really well and I had clear skin for about 3 months. Then summer started and my hormones started acting up and I brokeout a ton on my cheeks and sort of on my forehead. I know it's not Veltins fault, but I am taking minocycline pills with the Veltin now. All I have to say is VELTIN IS GREAT, don't stop using it. It also cleared up my back acne."


"I've experienced what most have as far the cramps in the lower back area, fleshy clotting, mucous clots, heavier bleeding. I'm used to the bleeding. What I am not used to is this smell. Horrible, rotten smell. I literally have no social life because I refuse to get close to someone smelling this way. Several baths or it will be strong. My ob suggested that the excessive bleeding caused me to have BV. I have never smelled this way before mirena. If things don't improve in month 3, removal will happen."


"We'll I've had spots on my cheeks, neck, forehead and the bridge between my eye brows for ages, they never mature (into a whitehead) but just seem to stay and blend in with my skin leaving my skin tense, dry, and dark especially around the cheeks, I was prescribed 30g Duac on 19/02/16 so I shall return in about a month for an update but after a week I see no changes to my skin as of yet!"


"It is only my fifth day on this medication, and I have only had a tiny bit of nausea. No headaches or anything like that. But I have a long list of mental health problems,  and I dont know if I am just having an episode, or if this medication is causing the depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts to be so strong. I am stuck. Prior to this medication I was taking seasonal, and it was my favorite birth control. You only got your period every three months (which I would even skip sometimes), but I ended up constantly having break through bleeding after being on it for over a year. I've tried others. But now I'm trying Alesse. And so far its not going well even the slightest bit. I cant handle the intensity of this emotional breakdown lol."


"I had excessive join pain, gastrointestinal issues, and had severe depression. After a 2 year Guaifenesin program and avoiding 100% of all Salicylates for the past 13 years, I am 100% Free of ALL Fibromyalgia symptoms for over 13 years.  At any time in the past 13 years, however, if I so much as consume a Mojito, chew mint gum, use mint toothpaste, or use ANY salicylate, my joint pains reappear within 20 minutes.  Be sure to ALWAYS check EVERY Product that you consume or use on your scalp or skin.  Use Laundry Detergents and dryer sheets with No Dyes and No Perfumes. Generic products with No Dyes and No Perfumes are perfect.  Several "Hypoallergenic" eye make-up brands are NOT hypoallergenic any longer and have caused rashes."


"30 plus years of MDD and many different drugs and combos. This is the only thing I've taken where I don't feel like I am fighting my depression on a daily, hourly, sometimes "minutely" basis. Life is still life - with ups and downs, but I am feeling more like the person I was meant to be without MDD. Much more social, confident, proactive. More open in general to other people and relationships. I take 2mg with cymbalta."


"This medication has been helping me so much. I have been taking it for 6 weeks now, and I am happy with the result. It is the only medication I have taken that seems to work."


"Let me tell you this the best medication I had for obesity, I started 2 month ago on 9/12/2017. 278 lbs 36 years old today 11/13/2017. I lost 11 lbs a month a total of 22 lbs ,side effects 1st 3 days I was sleepy, then heart burn for a week then it is all gone, I don't feel hungry at all , I eat less of what I usually eat, not too strict, I used to take it at bedtime origInally, now iI take it 1st thing in the morning, I think it is better this way.
Luckily my insurance covered it.
I almost gave up on it because of the heart burn for a week.
The only thing helped during that week was the pepto bismol tablets."