"My doctor weaned me off of Paxil a few weeks ago as it wasn't working. Three days after the last dose was the start of the two worst weeks of my life. It included migraines, nausea, decreased vision, when I turned my head or moved my eyes there was a whooshing sound in my head accompanied by extreme dizziness. Then there were  the bouts of crying for no apparent reason. In summary I would call this poison not medicine."


"After a year of different meds trying to control pain i was put on hysingla er 40 with roxy 15 for breakthru.No medications will t

ake all my pain away .Hysingla er 40 with the roxy 15 gives me controlable pain without the high feeling.It has allowed me to be more active."


"I had a tension headache that lasted over 15 days. Demerol helped me for a couple hours, then the headache came back. It progressively became worse and worse until I was near vomiting and was crying from the pain. Half a pill and a night's rest made my headache go completely away. A few minor, short ones have come back, but Bupap was my life saver. I have another extremely painful headache, and I just took a full pill, so let's hope this will help my headache again."


"This pill was great for the first year, I lost weight, had no side effects and light periods. I then started having TERRIBLE problems with my stomach, similar to IBS-D. I have since done a lot of reading and found that many women have had this experience with Yasmin. I am switching to the vaginal ring this week and hope that my stomach problems will go away somewhat. I also have started suffering from migraines before and during my period break which I never had before."


"The pregnancy protection is great but I'm getting it removed tomorrow. I've had it for about 7 months but it's caused me to have my period for about 6 months. I also almost constantly feel nauseous and I believe it's caused depression symptoms. "


"I have a condition in the dysautonomia family called POTS (abbreviated). I sweat huge amounts at night, way worse then hot flashes and also had severe itching. 4 tablets of 300mg helped me considerably."


"Had been on time release OxyContin, 20 mg., 2x daily for 2.5 years for severe neuropathy and arthritis in both feet.  But insurance changed and had to switch to MS Contin's generic, Morphine ER, 30mg., twice a day.  Was dubious this would be as effective as OxyContin, but has worked like a charm!  Been on it for a year now, same dosage. Before time-release pain meds, I was in SO much pain.  Now, I'm nearly pain free and its given me my life back.  I can't do too much strenuous walking, but can do things like run errands or take my daughter to the mall.  I'm in the process of talking to my dr. about something for breakthrough pain, which hits when I overdo it, or sometimes around the 10 hour mark, and have 2 hours to wait."


"I love it I can live again"


"I too suffered from extreme anxiety, panic attacks and agoraphobia. I used to hide in the house all day long and do nothing. I would sit on the internet and read about various illness's and was convinced I had all them. I went to the E.R. several times because my heart was racing and I was convinced I was going to die. I finally after much searching found a doctor who actually listened to what I was saying to him. He started me on Ativan which I did not find very helpful. I brought up Xanax to him and he said we would try it. This medicine has given me my life back. I have a full time job. I can carry on relationships and conversations with people in public. My panic is almost non existent."


"Within a week of taking this I've been puking, had no appetite, and had insomnia.
It's going in the trash, I'd rather get pregnant than deal with this. I've also had SEVERE mood swings, and a fever on and off. Not sure how this stuff is even legal."


"I got the nexplanon back in August 2015. The insertion didn't hurt at all but it bruised really badly. The bruising went away after a few days and now the only way I know it's there is I can feel it in my arm. I really haven't noticed any side effects I get breakouts but I got those before I got the nexplanon so I don't think it's causing them and I haven't gained any weight. I get a very light period for 5-7 days about every 2-3 months or so and I do get cramping my first day but nothing a few aleve doesn't fix. Overall I'm happy with it so far."


"I'm 30 years old and have been on 20mg of methotrexate for 2 years now. While I have experienced some side effects (mainly abdominal pain) I would not and will not stop taking it. So far for me the benefits have far outweighed any costs of being on methotrexate. The disease activity has dropped and I have far less swelling in my wrists, fingers and shoulders and have been able to get back into bowling leagues which I love."


"I've been taking this medication for major depression for 14 years now.  17 years ago I was given big doses of steroids due to problems resulting from back surgery.  Those high doses of steroids pushed me into major depression.  After 3 1/2 years of trying to find a medication that worked for me, I was prescribed Anafranil.  Within two days I was seeing positive results.  Within a year of taking Anafranil I was free of depression.  I've been taking Anafranil ever since - somewhat afraid to stop.  There are many side effects - that I often get tired of - but they pale compared to the relief I received from this medication.  It is the most serotonergic of the tricyclics and I feel should be more widely tried for major depression."


"Just had the IUD put in this morning. I didn't really feel pain more intense pressure like someone put something really heavy on my stomach, I thought I might throw up  but ended up being fine. I didn't have any medication beforehand besides the numbing lidocaine. It was pretty uncomfortable when she had to measure my uterus but I didn't even feel her put in the IUD. All in all I would say it was maybe a 6/10 for 2 mins. Walking afterwards definitely helped relieve some of the pressure/discomfort. I would describe it as having medium period cramps. I went right back to work and took an extra strength Motrin and feel totally fine."


"I have only been on this stuff for a couple of weeks now but it has been a miracle drug for me. I have seen immediate relief. My visual disturbances dropped from a few times per hour to a few times per day. I'm hoping that improves further as my optic nerves have a chance to heal. I didn't think I had too bad of headaches before being diagnosed with PTC, but ever since I've been taking Diamox and the pressure has gone down my head feels normal again. It was like I had just got used to the pressure before treatment and didn't notice how bad it was until it was gone.

As far as side effects, I have had some. I do get the tingles in my feet at times but it isn't too bad. And  like others I can no longer drink carbonated beverages. Worth it."


"This medicine has changed my life.  I was ready to kill myself, and having terrible situational depressive episodes.  After only one week of Pristiq, I was writing music and enjoying my family again.  My situation has not changed and I still have physical pain, but my outlook on life is a complete turnaround.  "


"I was told by my vet to use only genteal for my dogs dry eyes. It works great I don't know what I would do with out it. I use it daily in his eyes he will actualy hold his eye open best he can for me because he know it makes his eyes feel better."


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"No problems with it.  Glad I don't need to do monthly blood tests like coumarin.  I had to go off pain medication for arthritis due to risk of bleeding so that is a problem."


"I had Mirena inserted for the second time. I had the first one removed because we wanted another baby and afterwards I had a new one inserted. I have absolutely no complaints and I would recommend this birth control to everyone. I haven't had any periods since it was inserted and the procedure was painless. I no longer get cramps or periods. We still use condoms, but I was told they weren't necessary. I am a full supporter of Mirena and would use it over and over."


"Amrix is so effective."


"Did not work well for me."


"I noticed a difference within a few days. I would recommended this medicine for people with severe depression."


"This is the only medicine that will get rid of my migraines. I have been trying to find it at a pharmacy since March and no one has it. Please do not discontinue it."


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


"My son is addicted to coricidan and it has ruined his life and our families lives"


"switched from the pill because I couldn't remember to take them, and for some reason I always had to clear my throat and cough up excessive mucous throughout the day. I still have my same number of menstrual days which is 6, I've never had cramps. Both the pills and the patch keep my face clear of acne which is a plus. The patch doesn't fall off because I put it below my arm pit where my bra covers it and I alternate sides each week.My only concern with the patch is that it leaves a rash/outline imprint where the patch used to be.  It hasn't decreased my sex drive but it has decreased the amount of wetness down there during sex. I want to get off BC completely but I'm afraid to get acne/pregnant."


"I've been taking 0.5 mg of Klonopin for 1 1/2 years at bedtime. I've tried so many things to help me sleep. Most medicines never helped, some helped for awhile then stopped working. Klonopin is the best medicine for helping me get to sleep, stay asleep and not feel groggy or drugged in the morning. Being sleep deprived wreaks havoc on the body, mind and life in general."


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"I am 54 year old and postmenopausal, and have been using Estrace cream 1mg every night, for about a month for vaginal dryness. All of sudden I am experiencing itching and burning. I wonder I have an infection from this cream."


"It is a pleasure to have oil free skin now. This medication  helped my acne. It also prevents major breakouts I once had. I don't need to use all those topical creams at all now."


"After two months of sexual activity with a Paraguard IUD in place, my girlfriend is pregnant, and faces greater risk of health complications than a pregnancy without one."


"I have had bad back, neck and shoulder pain for 12 plus years. My Dr's.tried several times doing guided steroid injections and for several hours after the injections I would feel pain free. Once the numbing agent wears off the pain returns to normal. They tried trans dermal compounded creams as well as NSAID's and oral medications. Some of the oral medications worked but not long enough. I would take one at bed time and 5 to 6 hours I would wake up in pain and couldn't go back to sleep. I was only allowed to take 3 a day so if I used one at bed time and one near morning I had nothing through the day. the patches worked well but they tend to roll up and fall off. I am told not to put tape over them. Not sure what to do about that."


"I has Mirena inserted when my daughter was four months old. Insertion was painful because I had a c-section and my cervix never dilated. I had moderate bleeding for about 7 days after insertion. However, I have not had a period since...no cramps, no bleeding, no headaches, no acne. I don't have to remember to take a pill everyday, and I have experienced NO negative side effects. I give Mirena an A ."


"Been on Cyclaflem 1/35 for 2 months and absolutely loving it!

No nasty side effects, definitely a bit more emotional but nothing outrageous.

Fun colored pills: pink active pills and blue placebo pills, I know that has nothing to do with the effectiveness of the pill but it surely helps me remember to take it.

I can take it on a completely empty stomach and be ok. No spotting when skipping periods.

Great so far!"


"This BC took some getting used to, the first month I had an extremely long period. Some irregular bleeding here and there, but only 3 pound weight gain. Anxiety got better then got worse, and now I have pretty much no sex drive and I'm always angry. My emotions seem to be x10. I have random periods throughout the pack, looks like I'm having two periods this month. Some periods were really light, now they're getting heavier and longer. My acne has cleared up, and I have not gotten pregnant, or gained much weight."


"I started Phentermine a few months ago, my starting weight was 178lbs and my height is 5ft 3in. My BMI was very high. The first month I went from 178 to 166lbs. The second I went from 166 to 154lbs. My third month I did not lose any so they are upping my dose from 15.7 MG to 37.5 MG. So far I am very pleased. I know that when you stop taking it, it can all come back but I exercise and eat light naturally. My medical conditions make it extremely hard me for to loose it. Soon as it is off, it will be easier for me to keep it off. So I am not worried about that."


"Developed neck swelling within a week, could not breathe, went to ICU, trachea closed."


"I have been taking Avapro 150 mg for 4 years now and it has been wonderful.  My blood pressure has been in the normal range almost since I started taking it.  I did reduce my salt intake and recently lost 15 pounds.  I am making lifestyle changes. I'm now walking about 4 miles a day for 4 to 5 days of the week.  Avapro helped me get on track to a healthy life style.  Oh, and I just turned 60."


"I had really bad eczema on my hands and I was in so much pain I couldn't even work anymore. I was always sad, mad and in constant pain. I used this for a week and it completely cleared up. I am so happy, this medicine is amazing."


"I suffered from extreme panic attacks, lack of concentration, constant worry, and restlessness which led to a stint of sleep deprivation.

I am currently 2 and a half weeks in and have gone through the gamut of side effects: increased anxiety, night sweats, tiredness and loss of sexual desire. But I can gladly say that these side effects are already seemingly disappearing and I CAN FOCUS AGAIN!!! It's amazing, my sense of humor isn't back yet as I am generally sarcastic which I am struggling hard with right now, but ultimately I can feel the drug working. My girlfriend doesn't think I'm completely insane (which is nice) and I feel like I am on the better side of the Celexa now."


"I've been on Lutera for almost 4 years and it has been pretty good. I haven't noticed any terrible side effects except for when I take the first pill of a new pack - if I eat or drink anything within the first few hours of taking the pill I will feel nauseous. That's why I take it just before bed on Friday nights now. The first year or so I would also feel incredibly tired starting about an hour after taking the first pill of the pack, but that has since gone away. As for other side effects I can't really remember what my body would normally "do" without the pill."


"I never write reviews online but I want to share how awful my experience with Implanon has been. I have constant acne that I did not have before the insertion and it does not respond to prescription strength treatment. The worst part however is that I have now been having a constant light period every single day for almost five months. I had this inserted in July and have an appointment booked to have it removed and start the pill again. The convenience of not having to remember to take a pill every day is not worth the side effects."


"I have been taking Wellbutrin for a while for my depression but it stopped working. My doctor prescribed Zoloft. It definitely worked well but the side effects are undesirable, I clench my teeth a lot my heart beats fast, I have nausea and I have delayed or no ejaculation. It's driving me nuts."


"Years ago I had clinical depression which I over cane with horrible anti deppresants and cognitive thoght therapy the only thing

I now take is 25mg quiet a pine to conquer

Iinsomnia it works great even if I take it at midnight I can get up at 6.30am with no lag. I've been taking it for about 5 years now no weight gain I actually lost 10 kgs tin the past year. I stopped for six months or more but was only sleeping a few hours a night with out it"


"I was on Benicar 40mg for 7-8 years. It worked great but last year I got pregnant with my first child and had to switch to meds that were safe for the baby. After my pregnancy, my doc put me back on Benicar and suddenly it didn't work for me any more. I started experiencing scary high bp's and side effects I had not had previously. My doc just switched me to Edarbi 80mg. I've only been on it for a week but so far it's working great. My numbers are even a little on the low side. The only side effect I've had is occasional dizziness when I stand up. I'm praying I don't get any other side effects. My doctor told me that it is pricey but he gave me a discount card to try. Right now I'm still using the samples he gave me."


"It's been 9 yrs, and I am SP. Ampyra strengthens both legs.  At times I walk on my own.  When I did not have Ampyra, I needed my scooter.  Now that I have Ampyra, I am walking again with my crutch cane.  It's a start, I have no side effects, and I recommend trying Ampyra. "


"Started on Breo in May 2016 and loved the relief it provided. I'm currently off this med for 3 weeks (Dec 2016) in an effort to determine if Breo is responsible for my disabling joint and muscle pain which began 1 month into taking it. I used Breo from May to December during which time the pain intensified and migrated to points in all 4 extremities. I have consulted orthopedics and I am currently sering a rheumatologist.  I stopped Breo 21 days ago and have improved daily since. I'm convinced that Breo is the cause of my inflamation and pain and I will never take it again. It's unfortunate. It was truly effective but the side effects are absolutely unbearable."


"I am giving the med a 9 for now- I just started yesterday- I am very excited and hopeful that this will be the drug to help get me over my weight gain- I am also eating a reduced calorie diet and working out to get my 10K steps in a day- I am hoping all combined will create over a 40lb loss- I started at my DR. with clothes at 187- horrifying- I am 5'5- 47 years old and have NEVER weighed anywhere near this in my life- I am really bummed that I let myself get like this- I am down to 184 this morning- no clothes- and expecting the first 10lbs to drop quickly- I have  a trip in 7 weeks and I am hoping to be down 20 lbs by then- then another 20 by my next trip in July- I would like to get down to 138-142 and stay there- My insurance covers!"


"As a birth control, this is very effective. However, after being on it for 11 months the side effects did a complete 180 on me for the worse. One day I woke up and felt so extremely depressed and from that point on, my whole summer spiralled downwards. I experienced hellish anxiety, fatigue, confusion, headaches and migraines, major depression and suicidal thoughts, and the list could go on forever. I have always been mentally and physically healthy, so experiencing such a terrible summer was a life changing experience. I have been 3 months clean from that poison and I do not recommend anyone to take it. It was like feeding the devil into my soul. Please, please, please do not take this."


"I am 28 years old 6"2 225 pound male and in the past I never had anxiety issues. I'd say in the past 5 years I noticed that I started to dislike any social situations. I talked to my doctor about it and he first prescribed me Celexa 10mg and I noticed it helped a little the first month then I asked to have the medication upped to 20mg. After 3 months I noticed I had NO sex drive at all and it was difficult to achieve an orgasm. I immediately made another doctors appointment and informed him of this and he switched me to Lexapro 10mg and I felt amazing off it! My sex drive was back and no problem achieving the big "O"!"


"The other day I had very heavy bleeding and went to the emergency room and they said it could be because this shot. I was bleeding so bad and heavy that I soaked through two towels. Today I was driving to go pick up food and started bleeding so bad it soaked through my seat, and through a sweatshirt! I would not recommend this birth control to anyone!"


"I've been battling depression for years now. I am now 42. About 10 years ago, I tried Wellbutrin xl 150mg once a day. It's the only antidepressant I've ever tried and it worked wonders!  I wasn't sad anymore, I lost weight and I was happy. Then a few years later, it was changed to generic and life wasn't the same. I was sad all the time, gained weight, basically depressed. Flash forward to a few months ago. Found the Wellbutrin site that's assists with getting the name brand drug for $50 a month. I have now been on Wellbutrin xl 300mg once a day for three months now. I still don't feel as sad or down. Life is definitely looking up more often than not but I have not lost any weight this time, which in turn makes me depressed. I will continue"


"Hi,  I am 38yrs old female.  I started taking levothyroxine 3 years ago.  It took 12 months to reach a correct and stable dosage, which ofcourse was challenging.  I take 100ug each morning and it has been nothing short of life changing for me but diet and exercise is also important.  My personal experience is that gluten, caffeine and alcohol also really blow me off course even with the levothyroxine.

This drug will obviously affect us all in different ways, but If you are new to it, my experience is that it takes time to find your body's equilibrium (12months for me). Don't rely on the drug to do the hard work either, diet and exercise are so important too. Do research on diet, do exercise and pay attention to foods make you feel weird"


"I have suffered from insomnia for many years after doing shift work.  I feel I have exhausted all other meds that were given to me......trazadone, Lunesta, Seroquel, Ambien, etc.  Nothing worked.  THEN this wonderful drug came into my life.  For the first time in many, many years I was able to sleep 7-8 hours after taking Belsomra.  I never felt better than when I took the Belsomra.  My happiness faded fast as my insurance company wouldn't cover it and it was far too expensive for me to do on my own.  My insurance required that I try three of "their" listed medications before they will consider covering this.  Even then my co-pay would be $80 per month.  Still out of my reach.  Can't wait until there is a generic.  Definitely recommend!"


"I have BPD, anxiety disorder, and agoraphobia.  This medicine didn't do much for me.  I got all of the side effects but none of the relief.  I am only giving it a mid-line rating because I can't seem to tell if the medicine didn't help or if I am just more depressed/stressed lately."


"My favorite birth control by far! I have had no side effects other than a minimized monthly period. I've tried other birth controls, included Ortho tri-cyclen low, Desogen, and Microgestin Fe, and Alesse has worked the best for me."


"I was on Zovia for 3 months, and had side effects from the start. In the first month, I had a weight gain of 8 pounds. It caused a lot of nausea. It made me severely depressed. I'm switching to Nordette. On the positive side, it did regulate my extremely irregular periods."


"I have been taking Bystolic for about 3 months now and started to feel my hand and feet become numb.  I only take 2.5 mg."


"Took it for burning nerve pain - reached 50 mg (after 5 weeks). Did absolutely nothing - at the end even did not help with sleep."


"I started it last Saturday , by Tuesday evening , I gained 5.4 pounds, had to stop it. I was watching what I eat and I am a tennis player.

Could it be my thyroid medication , I take lithoviroxine .75

It did curb appetite a bit  . I need to lose 20 pounds"


"I truthfully do not have anything positive to say about this form of birth control. Prior to this birth control, I was one of the lucky ones; I used a generic BC and my periods were 3 days, very light, no cramps, acne, or mood swings.

I have been on Nexplanon for 11 months I have been on my period almost ever since.  My acne is painful and atrocious. I have way worse and almost unexplained mood swings. As I said, I have nothing positive to say about this BC."


"This sleep aid is amazing. The only "complaint" I have is that sometimes wears off if you hold off too long. Take it, give it one hour, you'll be ready to be out. I haven't had any side effects."


"Spring allergies are HORRIBLE this year; they came earlier and are very bad eg. congestion, dry cough, itchy ears and throat and swollen glands; oh yes and the itchy watery burning eyes.  I am miserable to say the least !!! Runny nose, and sneeze !!! OMG I thought I was going to lose my head I was sneezing so hard.  I started taking Advil Cold and Sinus Liquid Gel tabs and voila !!! The next day it started to clear up-granted I was blowing my nose a lot but that was just because the congestion was clearing up !!! My ears , eyes, and sneezing got a lot better and the post nasal drip was better too. I swear by this stuff and always try to keep some on hand in case of a sudden in the middle of the night cold starting...This stuff is GREAT !!! :)"


"Im on year 12! Large weight gain. Horrid bone pain...especially bottom long bones in legs and right arm.  Neuropathy.  Weak hands as far as gripping.  Getting up and moving after sitting awhile is not fun.  Headaches. Walk the floors at night, because being up ON  my legs, makes the pain a little better.  I was stage 3c, ER+, scared too death to come off it.  I'm 45 and want to stick around, but wish I didn't feel so crappy."


"I started aubra back in July so I would be less anxious about pregnancy.The first month or two I was on it, I had headaches and nausea, as well as random bleeding. As soon as that ceased, I immediately began packing on pounds, and became very depressed and had no desire for intimacy with my boyfriend. This all has negatively affected my relationship. Its so bad that my boyfriend offered to go back to condoms which neither of us love. Unfortunately, aubra is not good for my body and mental health, for some people it is likely great, but not for me.

Only good parts were zero cramps, lighter periods and zero acne, and no babies."


"It is effective. However the weight gain of 30 lbs now I need to lose 60lbs.  The headaches dizziness and tiredness.  Feeling hungry constantly and occasional numbness in my hands and feet. I am thinking of trying Implanon but the reviews don't look so great. Would prefer getting my tubes tied as we have a nice size family. I have been on it 13 months since my youngest was born and I hate that I eat and feel pregnant even though I am not."


"Implanon is awesome, I've had mine in for around over 2 years now and have never had a problem with it. The first two months were tricky, my period lasted for about 3 weeks then just spotted and then stopped completely. I haven't gotten it since. I also don't get period pain or the mood swings. It's awesome."


"Have been taking for 2 and a half days now for treatment of severe ear infection. Seems to be helping the infection now, however side effects are unlike any antibiotics I've had before. First tablet caused almost instantaneous diarrhoea and nausea. Every time I take a tablet my stomach gurgles, however (thankfully) no more toilet issues. The worst effect is the taste, I was paranoid I had terrible breath, asked a friend and she said she couldn't smell anything, so after reading other comments I've deduced its just me dealing with it! But overall I feel....weird. I'll be glad when I have completed the course!"


"Been on the pill for three months. Originally because I'd get my period for 7-8 days very heavy and it would make me anemic. Although it's helped with the heavy bleeding I'm getting my period every 2 weeks accompanied by the bad headaches.  I decided that the 7-8 days once a month no pill is a better option."


"I take this medicine 20mg in the morning and 20mg at night. When I first started it I had trouble sleeping. I felt like my legs couldn't sit still, and I had tingly fingers and I would get dizzy. I've been on it for about 5 months and I still get dizzy after each dose sometimes I need to lay down. But it has helped tremendously with my anxiety, I can go out and have fun without having the constant worry in my head. Before being on any kind of medicine I used to throw up and shake a lot from my anxiety attacks, now its all gone and I can live a normal life. I am also on 100mg of Pristq and 0.25mg of Xanax (as needed). I recommend this medicine for anyone who has anxiety disorder, but just be aware of the dizziness."


"I have been Bipolar for 20 years and have tried many medicines, with Depakote and Lithium being the worst. I also needed antidepressants too. I went from 117 lbs to 225 lbs in 2 years on Depakote and being a zombie I did not notice the huge weight gain. I switched to Lamictal and Effexor and felt so much better. I started a daily exercise program and was able to cut down on food and lost over 100 lbs within 2 years."


"I took this for one to two years. I switched from Ortho Novum 7-7-7 and had no problems with it. My biggest fear was that the patch would come off. I had a couple of them with corners lifing but they never came off (infact it could be painful when you took it off). I came off it to have a baby. I stopped using it in Mid January and was pregnant in February. The patches always leave a "goo" around them. Use alcohol to get it off - normal washing doesn't work."


"This is yet another update. Just finished my 4th pack. Worst experience ever in all of the birth controls I've tried combined. Like I said in my previous review, I was on loestrin fe, junel, and yasmin. This last pack made me start bleeding during the 3rd active pill week. Progressed into probably the heaviest period I've ever had. Made me nauseous and weak from the excessive blood loss. And made me so gassy to the point I felt like I couldn't breathe. I'm still on my period now, and it's been 2 weeks of non stop bleeding. I constantly feel like passing out. Asking my doc to switch to something else."


"So I was having unprotected sex with a guy that wasnt my bf. One day my discharge was looking weird. Went to the doctor nd they said I had a urine infection. A month pass by discharge the same way. Begged my doctor to get a pap smear because I'm younger than 21. It came back to be trich. I was so upset but then again its my fault having unprotected sex with someone who I didn't know much about. I look on here for answers of the some effects and it scared me. I work all week and have uni. I took the 4 pills single dose 3 hours ago ( around 6 ) its now 9 and I feel perfectly fine. I just woke up from a nap. I'm still waiting to see if I have side effects. But as of right now I'm fine. Hope this med works over this STD!"


"Trazodone is a life saver, I can finally sleep."


"My experience with topiramate was quite positive in terms of migraine frequency. I did have trouble with anomia: the inability to find words, especially nouns. We in the healthcare field call it "Dopamax" due to the side effects of forgetting things and making you dopey . I lost my insurance and had to stop it abruptly, which is oh-so-wrong. It should be tapered. The enormous downside to this drug--even generic--it its outrageous cost. Needless to say, I am suffering as much as I was before having taken it. I was titrated up to 400 mg/day, which is the maximum does recommended. On the other hand, my memory has returned."


"I used Senokot for about 2 years and it made no improvement, I was still going to the toilet around once a week and it made no effect."


"I started taking samples of 150mg Avapro and have been using for 4 weeks now.  With medication my blood pressure runs 135/78 which is okay for 72 year old.  I am now having knee and one hip pain and have noticed I am much more tired than usual. I am going to try some relaxation, slow breathing exercises and will see if I can come off the Avapro. "


"Ok, I have suffered with cold sores immensely. My Dr prescribed me this medication and it has really helped me. The kicker happened today. I went to refill my prescription and they have raised the price by $100.00!! I almost fell over. This is horrible, I can't afford this every month. What a load of crap. Apparently, they won some lawsuit. Well back to lips full of sores for me I guess."


"I was placed on the generic of Prozac 6 weeks ago. I have social anxiety (always have) and my doctor told me that it was related to an OCD/depression and could possibly be PTSD. All of this confused me but made sense at the same time because I have always suspected all of these. She told me prozac would greatly help with my anxiety problems. Since being on prozac the only changes I have really noticed are extreme fatigue during the day, lessened appetite (which is good because I have been overeating for a while), and I feel like it has helped my relationship a bit. I don't seem to get as agitated as fast (but i have bad days sometimes).  I do however feel like I zone out a lot now and forget what I'm saying sometimes."


"I had my Mirena for five years and never experienced any abnormal bleeding; in fact, I stopped having periods after the first six months.  I DID however gain a lot of weight which has been impossible to lose no matter what I've tried. Now that it is out, I'm hoping to see the weight go away. If it does, I'll update the post (if I can)."


"This was by far the worst stuff I've ever had.  The liquid smelled like cherry soda but tasted like despair.  It was the most soul-destroying experience ever.  Getting the first batch down the pipes was difficult, due to the extreme nausea and horrifically bad taste.  The second batch was a fight to not vomit it up immediately.  I lost the will to live by the time it was over.  NEVER AGAIN."


"Hi All, Is there anyone else who has experienced a huge increase in cost for DHE mesylate (injectable vial)? I have injected with DHE 45 and now DHE mesylate for 17 yrs since my brain aneurysm rupture and clipping.

As of Jan 2015 United Health Insurance along with Optum RX have raised my cost from $25 for a 90 day supply to $1500 to $1700 and this is my cost. Unable to afford this medication any longer I am left helpless. thanks for any input regarding similar price hikes."


"Being prescribed several opiates over the years after surgical operations. Last medication prescribed was OxyCodone 30mg. Had to get a new Doc at pain management and Embeda was prescribed to me. I am still having severe pain. I am also prescribed Neurotin 600mg. Am I the only one who feels bad? Especially switching from a strong opiate to Embeda?"


"I've only finished my first pack. I did not start taking it the day my period began because I didn't really think it mattered..my period started a little over a week after I've started it and IT STILL HASNT ENDED. Its seriously been over 2 weeks now and my doctor says I should just ride it out but I think it's just ridiculous. I'm holding onto my next pack until the beginning of my NEXT period hoping that'll balance things out. Besides that its prevented pregnancy and made my breasts grow a noticeable amount, the tenderness subsided."


"I witnessed a friend get amazing results from this so I thought I'd give it a try. I started at 199lbs and a month later I am at 181lbs. So lost a total of 18 lbs...not too bad. I haven't had any side effects. Maybe a few headaches when I first started taking the pill but nothing too bad.
My appetite has definitely decreased. Normally, I am hungry all the time and never feel satisfied but now I eat a little bit of my meal and I'm pretty much full. I have also lost cravings for chocolate and sweets which is nice. I drink more water than I used to because I often get dry mouth. But now, I'm finding it harder to see the numbers drop on the scale. I go to the gym almost everyday for about 1 1/2 hours. Hopefully, the numbers will start dropping again!"


"I started this medication because my Dr. said my body is sensitive to estrogen. The first month was okay; I had some dryness around my mouth that the corners of my mouth were cracked. I then continued and my whole mentality changed. My boyfriend noticed a huge difference. I am normally a very upbeat laid back girlfriend who turned into a clingy confrontational friend (we went onto break because he couldn't handle it). I originally took it for PMS symptoms and to regulate my bleeding. I didn't take it for birth control; so I don't know how effective that was. I was on it for a total of 6 months and which I stopped it before, but wanted to give it time to regulate. Cons: acne, PMS ALL the time, dry mouth. Pros: weight loss, regular period."


"First time using Replax for painfully long lasting migraines and pain is gone out of my head for the first time in weeks. Couldn't be happier, best relief I've found."


"Barely stopped symptoms then two days after ending RX came right back."


"All weekend been in agony with tooth ache. I was climbing walls with the pain I was in. Being 9 months pregnant too not a lot I can take for pain. Only paracetamol which never touched it. Managed to get appointment with my dentist and he said I have got abscesses inside tooth he prescribed amoxicillin 250mg 3 a day. Took 1st one straight after dentist at 12pm pain was still there and was killing me. By time I took second one. The pain has eased loads. Don't know if it's the amoxicillin or not. But what a relief so I'll sleep better tonight. I think it's the amoxicillin doing it's job."


"I started on 25 mg of Elavil for 1 month and recently increased to 50mg. The Elavil has worked well to some extent. I didn't have very many side effects and I am hoping that it will continue to give me positive results."


"It gave me my life back. I can work, do things with my kids pain free."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"I was 64 when I had my first colonoscopy.  I was terrified of having to drink "the awful tasting liquid' after reading all the horror stories.  So I went in with a positive attitude.  I drank the first part of the SuPrep starting at 7 pm.  I mixed everything together and I also had a glass of Crystal Lite Lemonade and a bottle of lime flavored Gatorade handy.  So I started drinking the solution and I was surprised that it was not nearly as awful as what I had expected.  I would drink several swallows of it and then I would drink some lemonade.  I did that repeatedly until I drank it all. Followed by two 16 oz. bottles  of water.  So much easier than what I expected.  They found 4 polyps all benign.  I felt stupid for not doing this sooner."


"Got a bad taste in theoat about 15 minutes after putting in. Lasted about 10 minutes.,it helps to suck on hard candy to keep taste at bay. I think it's working pretty good so far. I had a small growth on my eye from chronic dry eye (inflamation) this made it smaller dramatically."


"It is very helpful with not getting pregnant but if you have anxiety it makes it 100 x worse. My periods got longer and heavy. I stayed feeling sick to my stomach when I eat. So I decided im getting this thing out  It was good preventing pregnancy but it makes you feel like you have been chewed up and spit out. I would not get this to save my life."


"I got Mirena inserted when my son was 8 weeks old. He's now almost three. When I first got it, I thought it was great. My periods were lighter, and eventually I didn't get one at all. But about 4 months after I got Mirena I start having sharps pains in my side and migraines every-single-day! Not to mention spotting, and not knowing when my period was coming on. A few months ago I was researching Mirena and all the website where women could write about their experiences with Mirena, and we all had problems that were so much alike. So a month ago I got it removed. Just like the post from other women said, I felt an INSTANT sign of relief throughout my body. I haven't had a migraine since then. "


"Very good medication. helps alot with the symptoms of psychosis. Its not a cure though I still had to work on my problems. -1 point because it gives me dry mouth and makes it so a cannot tolerate as much alcohol. -1 another point cause its not 100 percent effective but still works great. overall 8/10"


"Best dry mouth product out there!"


"I am finishing my second week of Saxenda.  I am very satisfied so far.  To date I have lost 9 lbs but this all came off in week 1, so no change with my dose of 1.2??  Has anyone else experienced this?  My appetite has drastically decreased but this week it seems to be returning more than last week...hoping the 1.6 dose will kick start this weight and appetite loss a again.  I  give myself the shot at night to minimize any side effects.  I can't say I am bothered by any side effects...may be a little nauseous but then I realize I should eat or may have eaten too much...same applies for drinking water. (hope this makes sense...it reminds me of morning sickness).."


"My daughter is 15 and had increase confusion, zombie effect, was Not a good medication for her"


"Update 3: So I've had Skyla for about 3-4 months now and I HATE IT!! After about the first month I loved it! But now I am having bad cystic acne, I've gained 12 pounds since being on it, and bad itchy bacteria infections "down there". I want to get this out so bad!!!"


"I've had nexplanon for 14 months with no period at all since I had my son. Then all of a sudden two weeks ago I started spotting. Never really got heavy enough for a pad so I used panty liners. It lasted 10 days. Stopped last Saturday September 5th. Then yesterday I'm it starts again but this time it's heavier, I have no choice but to wear a pad. I went to the ER this morning because I thought something was wrong, they said everything is normal and that it is probably breakthrough bleeding. I'm pissed because I went over a year without any periods and my gyno told me that most likely I wouldn't get one at all and now this. I loved it until now. I'm trying to stick it out for a month or so to see if it regulates. If not I'm having it removed"


"I have had colonoscopies and endoscopies done before using propofol with no problem. Last week I had what was to be a minor surgery on my wrist, also using propofol. Instead of fifteen minutes, it turned out to be 35 minutes. I had difficulty waking, had dreams while under (which I read on the web is not uncommon on propofol but new for me) and was groggy all day. I had warned the anethesiologist that a small dose of lidocaine would not be enough for me, so maybe that's why...."


"I buy cialis online for a tiny fraction of what you pay in Australia. I buy 20mg tablets for 20 cents each then quarter them. They work good for BPH and ED. The pharmacy industry is rolling us over a barrel. "


"Let me be honest. The ParaGuard is a great birth control method because you do not need to think about it. I mean sex was fine for me , didn't feel anything but I am a paranoid and anxious person. At first I always went to the doctor thinking it moved or it was not in place. Years later I got use to it. I have now had it in for 5 years. I think it is time to take it out and try to have a baby. I can tell you, if you have a high pain tolerance you are all set, all that will bother you is the heavy periods. I have been in tears for days, tired and just uncomfortable each and every month I get my period. It is sometimes unbearable."


"I have been taking singulair for almost a year now or more. I usually don't dream , so I haven't noticed any unusual nightmares. Seriously , I can't tell if my anxiety is because of singulair or not . I am anxious by nature and this semester is really stressful and can drive anyone crazy ! I usually think about life , death , why we are here? and this kind of stuff . . DOES THIS HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH SINGULAIR ? I really want to find an answer for that .I recommend singulair when you don't have any other choice , but if you have one then absolutely choose it. Sing. is bad but effective."


"I've been getting bacteria infections on and off for about 10 yrs have always taking the metrodonizole pills and they give me a bad taste in my mouth so this time I wanted to try the vaginal gel!! Did not work at all!! Plus gave me a yeast infection!! Now having to redue treatment with pills!! Fml"


"Doctor prescribed Macrobid for a week for urinary tract infection. It did give me some relief initially however my infection is back. I'm scheduled to see my Dr tomorrow."


"Dangerous addicting drug with strong side effects on and coming off. Just because it's synthetic does not mean it's like an opiate! It affects serotonin and will cause problems getting off it in terms of mood and nervous system reactions as wells as muscle pain increased who coming off."


"I was perscribed 2 100 mg tablets twice a day for muscle spasms.  This is the worst experience I have ever had. Only took 2 1 in morning and 1 in evening. I was up for 3 days straight jittery, agitated,  mildly confused and spaced out. I had no pain but could not function a normal life on Norflex. I am 120 pounds."


"I suffer from PTSD and severe chronic depression. I have been on multiple medications, taking 10-12 pills a day. My doctor recommending celexa for depression as well as my anxiety, and guess what. I am now on 4 pills a day celexa for depression, klonopin for my anxiety attacks, ambien to help me sleep, and prazosin to keep my nightmares at bay. Celexa works for me amazingly, it has calmed me down some and I used to just burst out in tears at the simplest things because they reminded me of my past. Not anymore. Although I have it a 9 and not a 10 because the first couple weeks are rough. I was very VERY lethargic and sleepy and I was still having mood swings which got a little worse. I stuck with it and it changed me."


"In the last I have used Finacea along with Solodyn for my cystic acne. Because my acne is primarily around the jaw line it is considered hormonal. Well the Finacea really really helped with redness and lightening old acne marks. My dermatologist informed me it has a slight bleaching effect and it definitely showed. After a few years being off of it I am back on. Hopefully it has the same effects."


"Very effective for the sinus congestion and sinus drip.  However, continuous use resulted in leg cramps at night.  Interfered with sleep.  Research says that it can reduce blood flow to legs."


"I took Gabapentin for sciatica pain. I told my sister who is a nurse and she said to try and wean off as soon as I could. So I did since the sciatica was relieved by the spinal fusion on L4-S1 I had. I just had surgery on my thoracic spine for an arachanoid cyst. The hospital overdosed me on dilaudid and put me in ICU with NO pain medication for 2 days. I was in horrific pain. I felt like my shoulder muscles were tearing everytime I had to turn. My internist gave me Gabapentin 300mg in the morning/100 mg at night. I was just laid off so I thought I would go through the mail-in pharmacy to get my meds for 3 months. OMG, I just tried the 300 mg from the mfg, Activis and I am extremely shaky/jerky/anxious and slept all day."


"My pressure was reduced from 43 to 12. Fantastic and so far after 6 months use no side effects and long may that last!"


"Gets rid of it quickly, but it can cause stomach cramps."


"My first child was born at 30 weeks, so Makena was highly recommended when I became pregnant the second time.  I started taking it when I was 16 weeks along. Have to say, the shot really did not hurt.  I also had no side effects.  I made it to 37 weeks with my second, it was great!  Only downfall to the drug is cost; I was so lucky my insurance fully covered it. Wonderful drug, worth the trouble of getting it every week to not have another preemie."


"I took this medicine around midnight last night after being tired of trying to hold back a cough and it worked pretty quickly...I also had hot water with lemon and honey so that probably helped too.  However, around 5:00am I woke up with severe cramping and diarrhea.  I spent two hours running back and forth to the bathroom.  I also experienced nausea and dizziness. But hey it got rid of my cough...not worth it."


"This medicine worked really well. It did take about 3 days to kick in and make me feel 100% better though. Took it as directed and did not have any problems. I did have nausea about 8 hours after taking the pill but I would eat something and the nausea would go away. Make sure to drink lots of fluids in order to get rid of the infection and continue to drink lots of fluids to prevent the infection! Took medication twice daily for seven days."


"Had been on Kadian and still had pain and had memory/confusion.  Oxycontin worked great for pain with less side effects."


"I have a few degenerated disks and fibromyalgia.  These two conditions tend amplify each other; causing extreme back pain.  Some antidepressants/anti-anxiety meds will address fibromyalgia but they only work 24/7; the inherent sedation is not a wonderful way to go through life.  With Soma I can take care of this later in the day and because it amplifies opiates am able to take Tramadol instead of Percocet.  Be careful with that interaction as it is surprisingly powerful.  Be careful of using any other drugs as well while on Soma.  Although it is mildly euphoric I have not detected any physical or psychological addiction.  Also, you may find Soma "vacations" to increase its effectiveness during long term use."


"I was prescribed Lexapro about 3 years ago. I saw no change in my behavior except that I had no sex drive, no arousal, and it took me a long time to climax. Even after 3 years I was still depressed and anxious. It was not the medicine for me."


"I took chantix 3 year's ago and it was the best thing I feel so much better"


"Terrible headaches, heavy bleeding throughout the month.  Awful experience."


"My Doctor prescribed me this medication and on the first night I took it I had bad nausea. I told my doctor about it and decided to give it another chance a few days later. The second time it caused nausea, heartburn and left an acid feel in my mouth so I don't know if it works for other people but the side effects weren't worth it. "


"Was diagnosed with clinical/major depressive disorder when I was a teen. I am now approaching 60 and have battled this all of my life. I had very good luck with Cymbalta starting in 2006 but within the past year the Cymbalta (120 mg/day) lost effectiveness and I had several serious depressive down cycles. My therapist put me on Viibryd (after trying some others) about 2 months ago. I have suffered the previously mentioned side effects: diarrhea, restless-legs, vivid dreams, some insomnia, but I feel much better mentally. My biggest problem has been in weaning myself off of the Cymbalta. Still on 20 mg day, and halving that on a weekly basis. Terrible withdrawal from Cymbalta!"


"My son just started on this med. for anxiety which is causing seizures or the feeling of a seizure coming on causes him to get anxious.  First dose at night 1 mg.  with in 30 min. he started to slur his words real bad.  He was in the hospital at the time so we pointed it out to them.  They just told us he had to get use to the risperidone. So he went to sleep.  The next morning he was give .5. He became very restless we thought it was from being in the hospital for 4 days.  He kept pacing back and forth fidgeting with stuff for hours.  Then all of a sudden he started slurring his words and became hard to understand. He told me his tongue was rolling up, and gagging, then his eyes started rolling up. Had to get emergency meds."


"Although this medicine is not approved and is used off label for anxiety it has helped me a lot. I have been on it for 3 weeks and when I don't take it I can tell. I have tried Vistoril and had not luck with that so my doctor had me try this.  I would highly recommend this medicine."


"This has been good for losing weight. I was skeptical at first because of all of the reported side effects and the costs. I checked with my pharmacy and found that my insurance paid all but $50 for it and the manufacturer will send you a card to cover the rest. There was ZERO cost for me to try this. First, the side effects. I had them all. Tired, joint pains, back pain, feeling foggy... It was bad. Everything subsided within the first 2 weeks. The back pain still remains but not as bad. Now results. I started the drug on 4/9/2017 at 306 pounds. As of 7/10/2017 I am down to 278 pounds. I walk daily and don't feel like eating too much. My cravings for sugar, soda and fast food is all but gone. My weight loss is slowing now though."


"This has been a God send. I have Executive Functioning issues with possible undiagnosed ADD and I have tried many, many different prescriptions (Adderall, Concerta, Meditate, Vyvanse) and none have worked nearly as well as Focalin. The ones listed above put a lot of load/pressure on my brain. It's hard to explain but it was not pleasant. On Focalin I am much more attentive and there's no body load. Others also cut my appetite significantly and kept me awake at night. While Focalin still cuts my appetite some, I am able to go to sleep when I need too. 10/10 but remember just because it worked for me doesn't mean it's going to for you. I suggest trying them all and seeing which one has the best synergy with your body."


"This medicine helped sedate me when I was having back pain.  I had two herniated discs and it calmed me down before and after the surgeries. It is not habit forming and was a plus with all the other medicines I was on."


"I feel like I've been on very sleeping aid option to treat insomnia. With no success of anything I've tried my doctor prescribed  Restoril. FINALLY something worked! I get a full 8 hours of sleep. My doctor also prescribed me Paxil on top of my regular Abilify for depression and anxiety, because I started to have anxiety before going to bed out of fear of not being able to sleep. So the drug combo has worked a miracle for me. I build up tolerances to medication very quickly, so now we'll see how long I last on Restoril. But I'm praying that it continues to work for me. I highly recommend Restoril."


"Zoloft saved my life. There's no doubt about that. My anxiety had gotten to its worse point before I got put on my low dosage of 25 mg and ever since I have been doing so much better."


"At first I thought this would be easy to apply-like deodorant. It was a water substance that was real messy and time consuming to apply. I am asking for another "gel"."


"its awesome"


"I had taken the medication at 10 last night about 8 this morning had severe cramps and nausea and sweaty. And again at 10 had a liquid bowel movement and now at 11 sitting on the toilet I wanted something for relief and this isn't a nice relief more like a killer one to say the least. Would I recommend it ummm sure if you like excruciating cramps and constant nausea and very loose stool."


"This medicine SPECIFICALLY helps with PTSD by eliminating nightmares. This is a MIRACLE DRUG for those suffering from PTSD related nightmares and seems to be effective in a large % of sufferers. I had suffered from horribly vivid, recurring, disturbing nightmares which had become so bad I got about 3 hrs. of sleep a night. They stopped after the FIRST DOSE! I found out about it on the web and told my doctor who now regularly prescribes it to patients suffering from PTSD related nightmares."


"I’m a 19 year old athletic kid, and when I was prescribed this 3 years ago it did wonders. It was my junior year of high school and I was prescribed 10mg twice a day, once in the morning and once at lunch, with an optional one in the afternoon if I had a lot of homework or studying. My grades were much better and it didn’t have any side effects. Now, 3 years later I have a bad tolerance and I had to up my dosage to 20mg three times a day. I now take it to even make it to class and if I don’t take it I can barely stay awake. Like many people said it makes you feel extremely sluggish like a zombie, and it’s an absolutely awful feeling. I lose emotions, have mood swings and even my sex drive with my girlfriend is completely destroyed."


"If I could give this shot 0 stars I would. One is really pushing it. I got the depo in the middle of January, it is now the beginning of Feb & yesterday I was at the ER and my Drs office all day. I woke up having horrible cramps, then it led to blood clots with grayish tissue looking stuff inside, it was nothing I've ever seen before, I passed about 6 of those then the pain started to be mild again and easier to deal with. I've never had a miscarriage but If I could image what the pain felt like it would be that! DO NOT GET THIS SHOT. I'm scheduled for another & I'm cancelling, I would much rather take a pill every day! After dealing with it all day, and now I'm on the 11th day of my period, it was confirmed it was a side effect to the shot"


"Helps anxiety symptoms that POTS (A form of Dysautonomia) causes. Someone else who reviewed Alprazolam said it helps to keep them sane with their Dysautonomia. I have to agree; it also helps to keep me sane. I'm on Xanax XR 2 mg once-a-day. Also helps insomnia caused by POTS with the adrenaline surges. Have combined Xanax XR with Tramadol and I can function a lot better now!"


"I was prescribed Levaquin following a week of taking Cipro.  The Levaquin has caused serious and chronic diarrhea that continues even being off the medication for over 2 weeks."


"I've been taking the generic Bupropion SR 150MG manufactured by Mylan Labs (blue pill) three times a day for over ten years. When I switched pharmacies, I was given another brand and reassured it was EXACTLY the same. It is not. Within a day I felt like I'd been hit by a truck: despair, depression, vivid nightmares, increased appetite, getting up in the morning felt like trying to awake from a coma, bloating, headache, intense sugar cravings resulting in binging. To avoid feeling that awful, I'll gladly pay the additional $20 for the Mylan Lab generic.  PLEASE DON'T BELIEVE it when they try to tell you these two meds are the same."


"I was 14 when my doctor put me on this garbage for extreme periods (3+ weeks of bleeding) and if anything my periods got worse after being on this. It also gave me CONSTANT cramps. I would have cramps every single day and when I was on my period they were just way worse. I was taking way too many ibuprofen a day and they eventually stopped working for me. No other pain killer could even put a dent in the pain from these cramps. The only thing that helped was my left over vicodin from surgery. I was 100 lbs and taking high doses of vicodin just to go to school. Doctor made me continue to take it for 6 months despite horrible pain. Nothing changed. Thankfully off it now please don't take this drug it is awful."


"I used metformin for about 3 months and only had nausea and heartburn after a greasy meal, this made me change to the Metformin ER. It did help me lose about 20 pounds which is great because with PCOS it is hard to lose weight. I only used this to lose some weight and make me ovulate (which only took about 3 weeks). I do not have insulin resistance. Overall this is a great drug for PCOS!"


"I've only been on Paxil for about two weeks, but I can already tell a significant difference. I'm feeling much more optimistic, and much more motivated than I was before going on the medication. That being said, my sex drive has dropped and I also have trouble urinating sometimes."


"Tried it once, 12 hours later still burning unbearably"


"I have been taking this medication for nerve pain in my leg. I have a ruptured disc in my back which is causing me severe nerve pain down my leg. Pain medicines do not work on me so I had been suffering for awhile. No sleep and lots of pain. Not good! My doctor put me on this medicine and I can now function better. I have gotten much needed sleep and overall feel a little better. There are side effects though. I would stay very groggy and would lose some fine motor skills for quite awhile after waking up in the morning. I found that if I lessened the dose the effects were much less. I do have more pain throughout the day but I am more alert and functional. I think the drug has helped me a lot."


"this drug worked for me but is very slow"


"10 years of being put on literally dozens of medicines for anxiety and panic disorder, the past 6 years this medication has finally helped me the most out of all of them. It's a sigh of relief to just drive and do simple errands with no harsh side effects of other medicines. I agree with the tolerance some of you have mentioned, and the recent insurance changes trying to take away the only medicine that has helped, otherwise this medication overall has helped me immensely."


"Mostly I liked Wera. It was better than the necon 1/35 I had been on previously. I still had enough mood swings that I felt bad enough for my husband to want to change my b.c. I really didnt have much depression on this, a little lower libido, but it did not cause chronic migraines like the  other b.c. I eventually switched"


"I had been on Nuvigil for over 8 years making my fibro and Epstein Barr bearable.  Just being able to stay awake during the day with what I call natural energy and then naturally feeling tired at night.  The all over body aches and sensitivity generally would be as low as a 2 instead of an 8 comparatively.  When my Rheumatic doctor put me on it way back then she stated it was being considered for fibro patients then.  And now for the first time my insurance has denied my doctors prescription and I'm in appeal.  My sleep is almost nonexistent, yet I'm exhausted.  I ache every day pain level (6-9) and many days I just cannot make it out of bed for any length of time. If you have access to Nuvigil or it's generic I hope you have the benefits."


"They relieve my lower back pain and allow me to walk and sleep, couldn't do either without them! I use 3 daily 7.25-325 mg. My doctor transferred to a hospital and my new Chinese doctor told me he is deathly afraid of arrest by the DEA for writing narcotic Rx's scripts, he no longer writes any, but sends all, including me to a "Pain Clinic" that costs me $40.00 a visit for a specialist co-pay to pick up a script, a $480 year waste!
Other doctors quit writing scripts because of increased pressure from the law and DEA agents also. How unfair is that to seniors? And who cares?"


"I researched Skyla extensively before having it placed about 8 months ago. I had it placed in February and then in May I found out I had a 6cm cyst on my right ovary. I was having horrible cramping and sharp pain. After being in pain for 2 months, the symptoms finally started to go away. My doctors said that it was probably just a coincidence and that Skyla does not cause cysts. Unfortunately I just found out I have another large cyst on my left ovary, so I had the IUD removed. Prior to having skyla placed, I had never had an issue with ovarian cysts. I would NOT recommend this birth control if you think there could be a possibility that you are at a higher risk of cysts!"


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


"I've been on this 8 months it seems okay took the pyschotic syptoms away but gettting palputations, body temprature issues too hot and too cold, eating a lot more, slowed my metabolism down, insomnia and flu type symptoms. I do feel 80% better than what I did just constant worry about possble side effects"


"Hey Guys,  It's been 4 months since my last post as I wanted to give it a few months to see how this was going to work.  So, I have been on Trulicity for six months now with Metformin.  When I hit the five month period the diarrhea, gas, sulphur belching finally subsided.  I now longer have any of those side effects.  However, I still haven't lost any weight at all, but I think that was because when I first started Trulicity I was taking it with Glimepiride and that one has a side effect of weight gain so I think the two meds were fighting each other lol.  I have been back on the Metformin with Trulicity for about a week now, so we will see what this does.  I was diagnosed as  stage 3 chronic kidney disease (CKD 3) so I am watching diet closely."


"I take this medicine for endometriosis and to prevent ovarian cysts. Since taking it, I have have had far less pain and no cysts. As a bonus, it cleared up my bad skin. I experienced fewer side effects than other pills I have taken. The main side effect I have experienced is decreased sex drive which is unfortunate but it beats the pain from endometriosis or cysts."


"MY experience has been amazing I started on lantus and progressively my A1-C kept getting higher 100mg of lantus and slidin scale of novalog easily for ten year's . So I talked to my doctor and asked her to try teojeo with me that didn't help either my A1C was at an 8+. Two month's ago I started tresiba my A1C after two months dropped to 7.1 and I lost 16.4 #s . MY attitude my energy has increased I'm feeling a 110% better all in two months. I'm glad the rep talked to my doctor about this med it's been a life changer."


"I've been on it for almost a month and also am using the scale down program along with my fitness pal, i started out at 5'11 and 232 lbs I am now down to 215 lbs. If you change your diet, stick to your calories ( I started out 1500 calories a day and stopped all soda) I am not consuming no more than 1430 calories a day and as I lose it changes my calories to less and less, I recommend this for anyone that has willpower and the desire to have a healthier lifestyle. I'm fixing to be getting my second bottle filled. I'm so excited."


"Haven't gotten pregnant so it's working. I have migraines but this pill doesn't give me headaches. Short and lighter periods. Great medicine although my boobs are more sensitive"


"Started flecainide 9 months ago after very frequent episodes of AF. Tried bisoprolol first but suffered side effects and still had AF. Couldn't sleep and sat round like a zombie. Now I take very low dose bisoprolol and 100 mg flecainide twice a day. Life is normal again, but I get a bit breathless with exercise like walking up steep hills! I'm a 62 year old female and was very fit until 5 years ago! At least I now have a near normal life."


"Took My Way 6 hours after having unprotected sex. He actually came inside me with no condom on. My period was 5 days late. No pain before period came or after taking the pill. Cramps are more intense than usual during period but other than that, no side effects. This pill works."


"I am taking Cartia XT 240 MG for atrial fibrillation. It works and I have not noticed any other side effects other than being sleepy all of the morning. I take it at 6:30 am and usually could fall asleep without much prompting. However I'm not groggy and can concentrate fine. The heart is in rhythm and thats what counts."


"I tried it several times with and without Cialis, didn't do a thing for me. It cause vein swelling and pressure in my lower left leg which I thought was odd. Will not use it again."


"I was prescribed hydroxyzine and it does not help with anxiety at all. It takes an hour to kick in, but it does help with my allergies, which is an unnecessary plus."


"My Dr didn't really stay in touch with me through this medication. As a 25 year old with no prior health issues, I was a little scared. I did have headaches, and I suppose the occasional tiredness, but nothing unbearable. For my headaches I'd still take the occasional Tylenol because they did get bad at times. I was on an 8 week treatment and it worked! Here I am 6 months later, completely cured."


"Been on STRIBILD for 2 months.  I have had no side effects at all and viral load went from 57,000 to 26 in one month."


"A few hours after the first dose my arm muscles started burning like I just lifted a bunch of weights and my neck was hurting on one side but I think it was because I was so tense and worried about taking it. These symptoms lasted for about two or three more doses than went away. Took my last pill today and the only other side effects I had were headache and lightheadedness and my heart would beat faster every now and then."


"I have yet to find anything that helps me like Drixoral."


"General mood levelling, couldn't really feel any emotion which became monotonous & unbearable. Also not recommended if you have an eating disorder & cannot always force yourself to have it with food. Caused crippling nausea & copious amounts of excess gas to sit in my stomach, this still hasn't left after more than a year of stopping. Not for everyone."


"As a bipolar teen this is the only drug that has helped me to have a regular sleep pattern."


"Our 12 year old son was having terrible anxiety and could not get along with anyone at school.  He did not trust anyone and would not listen to anyone either.  He suggested suicide more than once but thankfully never went through with it.  We regularly saw a therapist but would not listen. We reluctantly decided to add the smallest dose of abilify to his depression medicine. In approximately 2 days we saw an immediate change.  He seems more "balanced" and the anxiety level down significantly.  It has only been 2 weeks....but so far so good."


"We used plan b within 12 hours of the incident. I'm now pregnant."


"Best antihistamine ever, excellent for anyone who suffers from viral hives."


"Me and my boyfriend had sex for the first time. We used the withdrawal method which is a very stupid thing to do. He was positive he didn't cum in me but I was still scared. I took plan B 16 hours later after the incident. I experienced tender breasts for about two days and light cramps also. Then I spotted for 2 days EXTREMELY light, I for sure thought it was implantation bleeding. We stressed for a week straight. We're way too young to have a child. I started to experience pregnancy symptoms like breast tenderness again and frequent urination. I was so scared. Then in exactly one week of taking the pill the cramps came. The second day was worse and the period came! Very heavy and clots. DON'T STRESS YOURSELF. The pill works!"


"I have had severe migraines for years. I finally was put on Topamax about a year ago but that wasn't enough, I still had attacks that kept me from doing anything about 2 times a months.  None of the triptans worked so my doctor finally suggested DHE injections. She taught me to give them to myself so I can do them at home and now I can stop a migraine when it starts and not miss work for days on end. If anything I miss one day here and there."


"Before starting on this medication, I was on Minastrin 24 Fe and Lomedia 24 Fe. I recently switched to Blisovi 24 Fe bc I was told Lomedia was on back order. Anyway, I've been on this medication for one month, and I was so scared I was going to experience the symptoms everyone else says on here. I did not have any breakouts while on Lomedia or Minastrin, and have had none with this medication. The week of my period I did have one day of anxiety and some dizziness and light spotting but that was only one day, and my doctor said that was normal. Overall I will continue will this if I can't go back on Lomedia."


"I had the paragard in for 14 days before finding out it gave me pelvic inflammatory disease. It has been one of the most painful experiences of my life. The insertion was not bad but the days following were so bad I almost ended up in the hospital. As soon as it was taken out I feel a million times better. If you have any nickel or metal allergies I would try something else too. I was told this wouldn't effect me with a nickel allergy but I honestly think that was the issue. I hate hormones but nothing was worth this amount of issues and risking my fertility completely."


"I've been on Lutera for a year and I literally renewed my prescription today. It's so good that I'm scared to try anything else. I don't have any side effects. If anything else it has calmed me down a bit (I'm really emotional/anxious) I haven't had any weight gain or anything crazy. Would recommend to anyone who is interested in trying birth control."


"I've been taking Atenolol 25mg for about 3 years. I used to get very bad migraines at least 3 times a month but since taking atenolol my migraines have all but gone, my blood pressure has come down. I do however have strange dreams and have slowly gained weight over the years."


"The taste is certainly not delicious, but not awful either.  I drank it slowly, through a straw, and it began working around 1 hour later. Want to say that a few days before, I ate very light meals, so I cleaned out with only the night time bottle.  When your discharge looks the color of Mt. Dew, you're clean.  I avoided the morning bottle and the GI dr. said I was cleaned out sufficiently.  I experienced chills with the prep and some nausea.  Used butterscotch hard candy to suck on after drinking the prep to help get rid of the after taste."


"I love this kind of Xopenex its great works for me  No any Side effect cause Tremor, shaking, nervous, heart race, etc. thats much better than altboutel..  Keep this for a great for people suffer asthma!  Stars 10!"


"I was given Dilaudid for pain control.  I had diverticulitis and the Dilaudid worked great for about 1 1/2 hours.  The pain returned after that."


Amlodipine / hydrochlorothiazide / olmesartan

"I am currently experiencing negative side effects which include headaches,
dizziness, sneezing, runny nose, lips tingling, joint and muscle pain.  I did not experience these symptons while I was taking Benicar HCT and Amlodipine."


"My docter prescribed this for me for nausea and acid in my stomach..I took 1 pill an I could feel it in my stomach..for the first 20mins I felt a burning cool sensation like tingly feeling in my stomach. Then I couldn't eat my food but a few bites because I was so nauseated..for the entire day and nite and half of the next morning .I was extremely nauseated even after taking 3 anti nausea pills and I had stomach pain in my upper stomach..I will never take this pill again ..I used nexuim for 6 months and never this horrible effect"


"I have been on Seasonique for about three years. I was totally unaware of all the different side effects that women have been experiencing (such as the hair loss, etc.) In general I am rather happy with this pill. I rarely ever spot, my skin has not changed, my weight has not changed, and neither has my hair. However, over such a long period of time-- now that I think about it I don't really know if my hair, weight, and skin have changed due to Seasonique or the fact that I am no longer 19. Overall I like the pill very much since having fewer periods is always, always a good thing in my book. However I literally feel as though I have become an asexual due to my VERY little sex drive, which at 22, should be kicking."


"horrible nausea, thought I was going to faint. Took two pills at 5 o'clock in the afternoon. Felt very anxious and jittery, could not sleep, just awful. 2 AM got up going to the bathroom with awful cramps cold sweats and thought I was going to faint. Camp saying prayers because I was here all alone. Finally after 45 minutes of cramping, I had a bowel movement, and that continued for about 20 minutes. It's morning time 9 o'clock, and I feel like I've been hit by a truck. I hope this information will help someone before taking that pill. I will never take that pill again in my lifetime."


"Today marks the second month I've been on this pill.  In the beginning it was fine except that my face was breaking out really bad.  I thougth I would deal with that until about a week or so ago I started getting terrible mood swings.  I can't stand the person who sits next to me at work I can't stand my boyfriend, my friends anyone.  I thought I was just having a bad week until the past two days I couldn't stop crying and would randomly burst out crying in public places!  I called my DR and she told me to get off the pill immediately.  I will sign back on and let you know how I feel a week from now!"


"I am a adult, recently diagnosed with ADD.  Probably had it my whole life, but now I am doing something about it.  My doctor prescribed this medication, and at first, I was so focused and improving my error ratio's at work.  The only thing even after increasing my dose, it wears off.  By 1:00pm, I am tired and can go to sleep.  I think I am going to ask my doctor to give me the non extended so I can take it in the am, and pm.  Other than that, it is a great medicine, and I don't have the non-appetite side effect, in fact, it makes me want to eat more."


"Since beginning Humira, my Crohn's Disease has been in remission. (since 2010)  Humira also helps my Rheumatoid Arthritis. I have been able to eat a normal diet with some exceptions (spicy and greasy foods). At first it was hard to get used to giving myself a shot every 2 weeks, but being in remission is well worth it. I recommend it wholeheartedly."


"I was prescribed this drug due to chronic constipation due to hyperparathyroid.

It helps most days, but only if I take Senokot the evening before.

On its own, it didn't work well.  I  cramp badly all day until I get relief."


"I have been on Seasonale for 3 months. I bled constantly from March 9th-April 4th. I doubled up on pills for 22 days and 2 weeks ago I stopped doubling. I began bleeding and having moderate cramps again three days ago. I do not recommend this pill. Bleeding for 28 days straight is not normal."


"For the amount of calmness I got from this drug, I was still physically alert and able. That's more than can say for most antipsychotics. It helped me sleep, and the following day my anxieties were lessened. I also found weird glimmers of hope in things, that had to be my depression lifting. It's a miracle to me.

However, I gained 20 pounds in one month, and the doctor saw that as a reason to get me off the drug. Food had this crazy magnetism about it; it quickly became the most valuable thing on the planet, and I was having cravings for food unlike anything I've ever craved.

If you can take the drug without binge eating, congratulations, because it works. Still, most people on this are overweight."


"I've had my Mirena for a year and 8 months. I'm a 40 yr old with 2 children. Yes it is very effective for birth control, BUT I have had unexpected weight gain of 40-50 pounds! I am so depressed because of it, because the only difference in my life is the Mirena. I also wake up with low back pain occasionally, and I did have spotting for several months the first year pretty much every week for many months. I cannot explain this weight gain, I am ready for removal. Also I have developed Bacterial Vaginosis at Least once from the Mirena. And I was not sexually active at the time and I'm in a monogomus relationship, so yeah..it sucks..."


"I was prescribed this (5 mg) to help me sleep. No other medication or remedy worked. Since I've taken this, I have got the best sleep of my life. About 10 mins after taking the pill, I already start feeling loopy and tired. The only downside is that I wake up with a drug hangover and feel a little off for a few hours, but that's far better than being grouchy and sleep deprived."


"I had a knee injury over 10 years ago and was told that later on, I would have Osteoarthritis. Well that time is here along with bone spurs on front & back of my knee. Most times I would just live with the pain but at times when it was most unbearable I would be taking Advil sometimes every other day.  When my brother told me he had this injection after an ACL injury and how great it was, I decided to give it a try since my insurance covered it, okay then.  I won't lie, the initial injection was painful only because I hate needles and it is not a fast injection because of the fluid being so thick you can almost feel it going in and around your knee cap but I will tell you this is the best thing I ever did. No pain at all, going on 3 weeks."


"I'm on day 3 and have had horrible cramps, sweating, nausea and diarrhea after every dose. Within 1 to 3 hrs after taking the pill I feel sick until it all comes out! But if it helps me go more than 1 x every 10-14 days, I'll take these symptoms over that. But agree, stay close to the potty."


"After taking other meds for 4 months, took Voltaren for 2 days and no pain in my wrist - I was able to sleep and work."


"I had chills, shakes and low blood pressure at my first infusion. Subsequent infusions were easier, but still difficult. I think it's 8 of 10 due to side effects, and I know it works well for many people. Not for all though."


"Been on Junel FE for about 8 years now. Never really had any problems with it, except that once I gained some weight its a lot harder to lose while on the pill. I didn't have any negative side effects, except a lower libido which has never really bothered me. But for the last couple months my periods have been way out of whack. Last month I had 3 periods, this month I missed my scheduled period...not really sure what's going on here but I haven't missed taking any pills. I'm thinking about going off the pill now which is what brought me here, but I'm worried that it will make me gain weight and get acne again."


"I've used the ring for about 4 months & I can't wait to get rid of it. I have a very hard time removing the ring. I can never find it right away & I can barely reach it or grasp it to pull it out. I feel as if although it isn't supposed to go up into your cervix, mine is very difficult to find & is very weirdly far up there & to me this isn't normal. I freak out every time I have to remove it & I usually end up in a panic & bleeding. I also feel like it increases my anxiety & depression a ton! Especially the first few days after inserting. The only positive thing I have to say is that it is convenient to not take a pill every day. Otherwise, I will never be using it again."


"My daughter was diagnosed with precocious puberty at age 7. She takes the shots every 3 months and has been doing so for 2 years now. She had slight armpit hair, slight public hair and breast buds. The shots did not stop puberty but slowed it down. I do recommend it. Her height has increased and we hope to stop the shots when she turns 11."


"Had the Mirena IUD placed during surgery in June 2015. I had spotting and bleeding for a while afterwards. OB/GYM said it takes up to 9 months to adjust. Most recently very light periods, now no period.

I'm told my hair and skin look heathier, I look like I'm losing weight, I've noticed my nails are growing. Most recently though my sex drive has decreased.

I'm 41, and choose this because the man I was with couldn't use latex condoms due to an allergy.

Overall I'm happy with it."


"I started taking this for adhd when I realized that adderall wasn't cutting it anymore. Adderall works for about a year and then starts to become ineffective unless you keep upping your dose. After a year and a half I started searching for alternatives and came across this MIRACLE. It is not prescribed for adhd in the united states so insurance will not cover it for the most part. I have to order it overseas (it is technically illegal to do so in the US but customs only cares about abusive drugs). I really hope some researchers test armodafinil and modafinil for adhd and depression. It has done a lot for me. I highly recommend it."


"Took prescribed dosage of 1200mg x 10 days. I felt I was being overdosed because I ended up in hospital in past from OD. Dr diagnosed me with Strep. No culture taken. It's been 3 weeks after. A knee got tendinitis and now both Achilles heels have knot and I can barely stand or walk. Horrible taste while taking Med. Loss of appetite. Nervousness. Mouth sores are back. Can't work."


"I took this medication for Vertigo,, it made me so sick,, so I stopped taking it... It didn't do anything for me.."


"I have only been on this particular pill for one week now, so I cannot speak on the long-term effects of it. However, my short-term experience has been rather pleasant compared to that of other pills. I have tried a couple of different pills (Sprintec, Viorele) that the side effects (nausea/vomiting and mood swings) were unbearable. At this point, my Dr. has put me on Junel Fe, which has been surprisingly a decent experience. At the beginning of the week I had what felt like minor period cramps but nothing unbearable, I felt very bloated after eating (which is abnormal for me), minor nausea but no vomiting, and even some urinary frequency. At the end of the week, almost all of these side effects have subsided! So far, I am happy."


"I've been on Belviq for just under 3 months.  I started out at 211 lbs (5 ' 6") and I'm down to 191.  It definitely helps reduce appetite.  Recently unemployed, I was petrified I would be sitting at home stuffing my face.  But not with Belviq.  I don't feel hungry.  One thing to note, if I ignore that lack of hunger and eat (i.e. for emotional/stress reasons), the medicine won't stop me from over eating.  This medicine isn't some sort of replacement for a stomach reducing surgery but it is a very good tool.  It's been the jump start that I needed.  I also workout 5 times a week at a gym, which I did before but I increased my workouts, adding a class here and there.  Ladies beware a possible side effect of Belviq is urinary tract infection, which I've had."


"With a rough family life, it's hard to know if this drug is working to its full potential. I've been taking lexepro for almost three months now, and I can hardly tell a difference. I don't really think of suicide anymore, but happy? Is anyone truly happy? Maybe it's just my situation at the moment that brings out my pessimistic side, but I don't feel much different at all."


"My mother used Aldara on a carcinoma, after 2 weeks she feels very side effects , severe headache,vertigo,diarrhées,convulsions.

She went to hospital and died 8 days later.

Doctors never find what's wrong with her.

Before using Aldara she feels in great shape."


"Was battling a horrible high fever I couldn't break for 4 days. Finally got in to my PCP and was prescribed tamiflu. Took it immediately cause I was desperate for relief, after the second dose that evening fever finally broke. This stuff works and saved my life."


"Female, 43, 270.  After reading many reviews on this site I was very nervous about starting Contrave.  I have been battling my weight for as long as I can remember.  Recently I hit my highest point when I went on a medication for depression and anxiety.  I started the week of April 17 with a low carb diet as well.  1 week later I am down 9 pounds!!  I haven't really had any of the side effects that some people talk about.  I did have a very bad migraine one day (never get), but other than that nothing I can't deal with.  At this point, I am willing to try anything.  Today, I start the 1 pill morning, 1 pill evening regimen.  I am hoping with the increased dosage, I will still feel ok.  I'm praying that this will help."


"I had botox May 25, 2017 for migraines. Woke up the next day with severe neck pain. Its Sept 3, 2017 and my neck is still hurting. I can't look down, turn my neck, read, clean my own house. I'm spending most of the day in bed. My life is ruined due to botox for migraines. I've had so many problems and I never was told about this side effect. It is not worth the risk. I wish I had known about this. The pain is horrible!"


"I'm 32 yrs old, mom of 2, never been on birth control before. Started Seasonique 5 months ago in hopes of having just 4 periods a year (hubby can't have more kids). Some friends take it and are happy with it. I started taking it the 1st day of my period and bled for about 2 weeks past when it should have stopped. Excited when I thought I was done...but then it started up again. Basically been bleeding on and off (mostly on) since then, with very few days of relief and clotting. Usually minimal spotting, but enough for me to want to avoid sex. Side effects I've noticed have been hair loss, no sex drive at all, dryness when sex does happen, cramping, no weight gain, moody, enlarged breasts. Just stopped. Can't take it anymore. Rather bleed 1 wk a month."


"Horrible drug!!! My dentist prescribed me 400mg three times a day for a wisdom tooth infection. Within the first day or two, severe side effects started. Nausea, vomiting, most vile salty/metallic taste in my mouth 24/7, itchy face rash and the worst of all - the numerous throat and mouth ulcers! Soo painful. Could not handle it, I felt like I had been poisoned!! I've been changed to amoxicillin and have had no side effects."


"I took this for a dry cough. It did make my cough go away. Which was great....but the next day did experience diarrhea.  That is what brought me to this review page."


"I have taken Cipro before for my urinary tract infection. It worked then but not this time around. I now have hives and am very itchy with headaches."


"Just finished three shots of Lupron Depot - shots were given in the hip - little to no pain at all.  The worst side effect = hot flashes.  They were unbearable really, was prescribed the lowest dosage of estrogen medicines for the hot flashes - working great.  Doctor not giving any more shots of Lupron until we see how my body reacts to the medicines.  I was just prescribed a progesterone as well to balance with the estrogen medicines-to take for a two week period."


"I floated through high school, got honors and graduated a year early.  Did the same through a state college, even though I was accepted to Ivy leagues with scholarships.  I chose the easy route as I hated books, and never read anything, despite being able to pass with a bachelors in college and honors in HS just on auditory lecture learning, I was scared to challenge myself.  Went to nursing school 10 years ago and failed out. Then I tried again on Adderall - Out of a class of 140, I'm #1. Everything I read I absorb. I can NOW focus.  Everything's wired tight and each day I am limitless on what I can learn. I feel music. I'm in touch with everything. I thank everyday I'm on it."


"I take 75mg 3x daily along with 20mg citalopram works wonders for my GAD finally found something that makes me feel sort of normal..no weight gain although the withdrawal from this drug is hell but if you suffer with anxiety like me its a small price to pay for happiness"


"I'm a 21 year old male who was recently diagnosed with Bipolar 2 disorder ultra rapid cycling.

Before this I got started on this salt, I was truly at the mercy of my moods. My highs ranged from acting highly inappropriate in public places to my highly suicidal lows of which I've been hospitalized. My psychiatrist quickly put me on the  "Gold Standard" for bipolar treatment. I titrated up. My first dose was at 300mg then 600mg and now, 900mg.  My dosage at 900 makes my emotional roller coaster a smooth and highly manageable kiddie ride.  Side effects I've experienced are an increase in appetite and weight, a small amount of hair loss and a bit of fatigue. Give lithium a shot - it has potential, but remember, it is not for everyone."


"I have been depressed or 4 years and diagnosed with Bi-polar disorder with psychotic features for over a year now. I was on tons of medications. Seroquel was supposed to be the "miracle" medicine, but Saphris blows it out. After being hospitalized 4 times for multiple reasons, medications and medications later nothing worked, but 6 months later after being on Saphris I feel a whole lot better. No more voices, shadows, a few mood swings here and there but no manic episodes."


"I have chronic back pain due to herniated disks, sciatica and left knee because of torn meniscus, Bakers cyst as well as osteoarthritis. I had reached the point that I could barely walk except for very short distances around the house. I take Norco 5/325. I have had injections to both back and knee with some short term relief. With Norco I was able to participate in Aquatherapy and take my small dog for slow walks of 20-30 minutes & do some core strengthening exercises. Norco does not completely erase the pain but reduces it to a tolerable level that allows me to be more active. CDK & gastritis rule out NSAIDs. Norco does not make me nauseousis. With the change in the status of Norco I now have to see a pain specialist monthly for a new Rx."


"I've had the Nexplanon insert since September 17, 2013. I just started what I think is my period. Before birth control I had a regular period that was extremely heavy. I have been spotting since yesterday but it is on schedule for my cycle. I've had slight cramping but nothing out of the ordinary associated with that. Other than that, I had the usual bruising at insertion site and it itches like crazy at night. However the pros of not having to worry about a pill, patch, or shot makes it worth while. I have an extremely clear face and got my first bump ever last week, but with a little TLC it went away. I love it so far and haven't noticed any weight gain or change in appetite. Looking forward to the rest of these 3 years!"


"Everyone responds differently to medications, and no two people are alike - so I kind of find these forums as being useless (if not borderline ridiculous). But just to share my experience...I have MDD (treatment resistant) along with Complex PTSD. I have tried every medication under the sun (over 90 different meds) before finally being introduced to Parnate in March of 2016. I was initially started at 10mg and eventually moved up to 60mg within 3-4 months. It seemed to be somewhat helpful for my depressive symptoms yet it created so many other horrific side effects along with it, that life is now worse than ever. Never have I been on a med with so many unwanted side effects. I'd rather be severely depressed any day of the week."


"I got shingles on my scalp left side forehead and eye.  I was in hospital for 5 days on an IV for both antivirus and antibiotics.  The doctor had said that it was the worse shingles he had seen. After the scabs had gone I was Prescribed lyrica.   I take 300mg at night and 25mg in the morning.  It has been 5 weeks since I developed shingles and my face and scalp are still numb.  I have intermittent pain shocks.  I believe the lyrica is effective as I can't imagine what it would be like if I didn't take it.  I'm not sure how long I am suppose to take this but I imagine by other feedbacks that it could be months."


"1 every 3 months is great. I forget I have it. Feel well balanced hormonally."


"Norco relieved my pain better than anything I had been prescribed before. I have severe nerve pain, knee, neck and lower back problems."


"After about 8 days of being on Dilantin, I had a horrible allergic reaction. I woke up at like 4:30 with unbearably itchy hives that literally covered my whole body....face, shoulders, chest, stomach, back, buttocks & legs....even on the backs of my hands and feet, with a few spots on the palm of my hand. It sucked, needless to say. It also made me really tired all day, even though I'd take it at night. I'm now starting on KEPPRA. Hope it works."


"My husband took the sovaldi / ribavirin combination. He is free of hepatitis C now but is having major side effects still. My husband feels worse now then before treatment. He has severe bone and joint pain throughout his body. He has itchy rashy skin, 30  lb weight gain, his thyroid is messed up and now having to take medication for it, chronic fatigue and has to nap daily. He has severe depression, difficulty dealing with people, explosive personality, difficulty concentrating, and more. He is unable to work due to the pain, inability to fill out paperwork or anything due to concentration issues. He has lost interest in things he loved to do. He naps several hours a day. We have been to different doctors with no one able to help..."


"Works well to reduce pain and itch."


"Noticed a big difference with the first dose. Most medicines have made no difference. Anxious to pick up my script for continued use until I have my hip replacement."


"I have been taking Seasonique pretty much since it first came out about 7 years ago, and I've never had any spotting or negative side effects at all. My period usually starts the Friday after I start the inactive pills and is completely over within 3 days. I have always had awful cramps and mood swings, and the Seasonique doesn't help much with those, but it's not so bad when it's only 4 times a year. Overall, this pill is amazing. It used to be pretty expensive, but now it's only $20 with my insurance. Split over 3 months that is really cheap!"


"I started taking 10mg prozac for 2 days. On the 2nd day my whole body ached like the flu and my throat is sore. I took Tylenol for the body aches and pretty much slept the whole day. Around 2am I started vomitting up bile until 5 am. Cold sweats, clammy and shaking. My dr. told me to stop taking the prozac but my body still aches so bad."


"Does not improve my quality of life.  Depression continued and developed major cognitive disfunction.  I could not even communicate what was happening to me or for any wants or needs."


"I have a one year old child, I work 4 days a week, I'm buying my first house and my dad passed away. I'm the only family my dad had so I had a huge responsibility to sort. I coped as well as I could have until the third week where it hit me. Traumatic stress. I went back to work, my jobs intense and socially demanding (sales).
I couldn't cope or continue to live with how I felt. The doctor gave me these tablets as well as antidepressants and I feel the worlds weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I am free to function normally and get through each day now. However I do feel the tablets wear off and the anxiety creeps in.

Perfect quick fix but the underlying issue is still there. However, I don't have to deal with that right now!"