"I will warn you that if you already have a history of depression and you have a depressive episode while on this medication, it will be 10x worse. Do NOT take that lightly. Have a good support system and tread lightly if you do choose to take this medication with a depressive history.

The topiramate part of Qsymia made me have extreme mood shifts, from the first time I took it. I continually noticed short attention span, memory recall and retention issues, and other problems.

Very effective for me, regarding appetite control. No cravings, when I used to have many. I did not shed significant poundage, only about 15 pounds in 3 months, but it was enough for me to want to continue on the medication - also, I was not exercising, due to my job"


"My partner and I had an accident and the condom came off, I was 10 days into my cycle and had a high chance of pregnancy. I took plan b about 16 hours after the incident. For the first two days I had some painful cramping and fatigue, but nothing too severe. I got my period 1-2 days early and couldn't be more pleased with how this works.

When I first took the medication I obsessively googled people's experiences taking it so I wanted to add one more positive story into the mix. If you take it in good time, it works, try not to stress too much!"


"Ive never have a YI before tried monastat 7 day for the 1st time n my vag is on fire as well. Im actually fine thru out the day but i use the meds n bam fire. Unfortunately im gonna use meds til the end hopefully it does the job."


"I am 28, female, 68 kg and have been taking lexapro 20mg for 2 years for mixed GAD and mild depression. Side effecrs are minimal. I do feel crap if I miss a dose or drink alcohol.
Highly recommend for lowering anxiety and helping balance moods."


"Be sure to do your own research on withdrawal symptoms and difficulties BEFORE going on this drug. Although it may work well, if you ever want to get off of it (i.e. for pregnancy), then the withdrawal can be hard."


"First prescribed gabapentin for trigeminal neuralia 25-30 yrs ago. It was great! Since then I have used it anytime Tylenol couldn't control any pain. Usually extreme stiff - sore muscles. I always worried I would build up a tolerance for it - consequently having to continually increase the dosage. To prevent this I never take it constantly and always get off it asap! Tremors are getting worse  & I have never tried it for this condition.  Just never occurred to me to try it. I will start tomorrow if it helps I'll not take a second dose until the tremors return. Treating as needed  - not constantly. Hoping to ward off the tolerance factor. If the tremors are just an occasional nuisance - I can live with that."


"This was the first medication I ever took when I first diagnosed with MDD at the ripe age of 18 (now 25). Over the last seven years I've been on and off several different anti-depressants with mostly bad side effects and experiences. So far it has been about a month on this and it has mostly been good. I've lost weight and have been exercising a ton (best shape of my life) which in turn have made me feel better about myself. Recently though my anxiety has gotten sort of out of control, so I'm looking to switch to name brand hoping that I will get the same positive effects with less anxiety inducement (on par's generic atm). Bottom line, I'm pretty optimistic, but concerned that my anxiety will make me stop this medication."


"Last year, when I had my first diverticulitis attack (a bad one), I was put on Cipro and Flagyl.  Condition did clear up although I was left with a nasty case of Thrush.  This time only on Cipro - don't find the one medicine alone very effective.  I'm nearing the end of my prescription (10 days of 2 per day) and still having some pain and nausea.  Will see my doctor next week."


"Kariva and Viorele are LITERALLY the same thing people."


"I had the 5HTTLPR biomarker and CYP450 genotyping tests from a blood draw (which can help doctors determine how antidepressants are metabolized by your specific genetics and help predict which medications may be most beneficial as well as how long it may take for you to notice results), and was prescribed Effexor based on that info. It has helped me GREATLY for 6 months so far."


"Adderall in my opinion is a "Miracle"! I am prescribed the (IR) 30mg strength, three times a day. Adderall I feel has significantly improved my quality of life."


"Worked really well when I first started it, but now (2 years later)it is not as effective."


"I've only taken 25mg Zoloft for a week and am scheduled to increase to 50mg in one more week. I had such a horrible reaction to three doses of Lexapro that my psychiatrist switched to Zoloft. An hour or two after taking the Zoloft, I feel calm, and then there is an uptick in my anxiety and I get fidgety and sometimes mildly panicky. I am also taking 0.5 to 1mg, Xanax per day, which we will ease off of once the Zoloft kicks in, and I have weekly visits with a good therapist. My anxiety ramped up to critical mass into a weather phobia (we're in KC), so springtime is a nightmare for me. I'm a gardener, so this disorder has sucked all the joy out of the thing I love to do most. I pray my experience is as positive as many I've read here."


"Bought Monistat 1 Pack with thr wipes and the anti itch cream. 3 hours later my vagina is burning and itching worse than the YI. The cream makes the itching worse. I've used Monistat years ago (I rarely get YI) and it worked fine then. I don't know if they changed the formula or what but I do not recommend this at all."


"I had DEEP, purple bruising cystic acne (difficult to pop and really didn't have much pus; mostly hard swelling) on my chin, shoulders and back. I am about 7 months in. My face is mostly clear and I don't get any more of the bad pustules; the acne I do get is small and pops easily. Redness and buttery looking face is gone. It really did help my acne/skin.

HOWEVER
I am sad to say I had too many scary side effects and have stopped taking it:
-I had random soreness: under forearms, above heels, back of calves, inner thighs, tips of fingers. It hurt to walk, sit and type.
-My legs would twitch at night and keep me awake. My ankles/toes would suddenly flex.
-I had an uneasy feeling like I was coming down with a cold the entire time I was on it"


"I have been on Latuda for 3 years now. I take the max dose of 160mg. Although I still hear voices I am 100% free from delusional thinking and paranoia. Side effects are tolerable and I am glad to have found this drug after being on others such as risperdal, Saphria, Zyprexa, and Haldol."


"Have used this on three long ocean trips. Has worked excellent/would recommend for extreme cases of sea sickness/prefer to patch application, and other less strength options that do not work in my profile."


"8 days on Factive - cured the bronchitis - worsened everything else. On the 8th day I got an allergic reaction that got even worse on the next day, swollen lips, unbelievably itchy rash covering head to toe. Took nearly a week of treatment.  Had to get injections to calm it down. A quick look on the internet shows that this reaction is common after having finished taking the medicine."


"I gained a little weight at first but my body adjusted about 2 months in. These are great because the "placebo" pills have IRON in them. I am on birth control strictly to keep from passing out each month. My period was causing me to lose too much blood and causing anemia so the iron is a must. If you take this birth control be sure to take the brown pills instead of skipping them like so many people do."


"Have only been using now for 1 full day, and have not notice much, I no longer have pain in my eye, not as watery but still red at the bottom of my bottom lid.  Will continue to use and see what happens!"


"I began taking this@ 16 weeks and I have experienced blurred vision, water retention and most importantly, depression. It's beyond the norm of pregnancy hormones that are all over the place. I have mentioned it to my NP and she recommended Zoloft? I have PTSD and was on Zoloft years ago. I have been able to be med free after Zoloft and I feel like I have taken a giant step backwards with this medication. I am afraid to stop it and go into preterm ( 30 weeks) this is a hard choice. I don't like feeling like I'm crazy because I know I'm not :("


"I'm 20 and this is my first YI,  and was told by my mom to go ahead and get this product,  that is had fantastic reviews. However,  now as I lay in bed itching like crazy,  I'm reading reviews and I see I'm not the only one  with this issue. I've been itching for a few days so I told my Mom and went to the store to get some Monistat 7-Day. This is the first night of use and I  was excited to get this fixed.  However,  this itching is unbearable.  I couldn't  fall asleep and I've woken up at 4 am because of the insane itching. The only slight relief I can get is laying on my back.  I want to rinse this cream out so bad,  but if it gets rid of this YI,  I'll deal with the horrific itchiness. Please, anyone reading this,  avoid this product."


"I have taken just about every over the counter sleep aid, and all prescribed ones as well and this works pretty well for me. I have to take the maximum dose of Ambien to even feel drowsy, this is much cheaper (no insurance) and works as well or possibly a little better. DO NOT TAKE ANY MORE THAN RECOMMENDED. "


"I'm a 24 yr old male.  I started taking wellbutrin a week ago I did 150mg for 3 days, then 2x's a day now. I noticed a change by the 3rd day.  My Co workers said I was more energetic and a nicer person. I'm on day 7 now and I am thinking more clearly than I have in a long time. I don't get frustrated so easy, I can fall asleep a lot faster because I'm not worrying all the time, and I get up in the morning with ease. I really like this anti depressant. 1st one that has actually worked for me."


"Ever since I was age 13, I would have sleep attacks almost everyday; about 5 days out of a week. It really affected my school work, because I just couldn't force myself to stay awake. Two years ago, when I age 18, I finally investigated of why I was having these sleep attacks. I was eventually diagnosed with Narcolepsy from a Neurologist. He put me on Provigil, 200mg in the morning and 100mg in the afternoon. Within a week I noticed a huge difference. I've never felt so awake and refreshed in years. Now I'll only have around 10 sleep attacks per year. The only flaw this drug has is its price. MAKE SURE your insurance covers it. They may not at first, but give them documentation on your condition and they will."


"I don't even know where to start with drysol, but it has saved my life & my confidence! Goodbye to constant underarm wetness."


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


"After trying Ambien and Lunesta without success, Belsomra was very effective in providing a continuous night's sleep. The 15mg pill worked with in 30 minutes, as indicated. I enjoyed a restful 7 hours of sleep and did not experience any side effects. I awoke at my usual time and was rested and alert. This is a fantastic product!"


"Propranolol is a miracle.  It helps with public speaking with no side effects and no addiction.  I still feel nervous when I am presenting, but it does not show at all on the outside.  People think I am a natural.  I have had experiences all the way back in elementary school and high school when I would shake and breath fast, almost having a panic attack when getting up in front of the class.  Now, because of this medicine, I am not held back and can be who I want to be in my profession.  Plus, this medicine is cheap."


"I have been using Symbicort for the past two years. Before that I had constant chest infections and has loads of steroids and antibiotics. But since I was given this I can do a lot more and don't need my Ventolin very much at all."


"I recently went back on this pill. I took this pills for the first time 3 years ago had no side effects. When off to have kids. I recently went back on and so far still very happy. I was on generess fe which made my face breakout very badly . Mircette has cleared it all up. No complaints at all I feel great on this pill. I also have PCOS so it's been helping me with that . Hope it continues to work as well as it is so far ."


"I have been off and on meds for many years, I thought 120mg of Cymbalta a day was working, then I went to see another DR about racing thoughts and ways that I could end my life. So the DR and I went over my protocol with a fine tooth comb and he moved some things around. He put me on Pristiq (oh great another one to try) but this was different. I started with 50 mg and then to 100 mg within 48 hours. He also added Valium 10 mg 4 times a day and I feel great. Everything is changing for the good and I hope that you talk with your DR about this. The only thing bad I can say about this medicine is that I wished that I had found it sooner. "


"I have currently been taking Dexedrine spansules for 16 years. 90 mg a day. ADHD had ruined my life up until I was 36 years old. Now all the standard symptoms are under control and have been since I started the medication. I would personally check with a good doctor if you are suffering with this disorder."


"I have been taking 50mg Pristiq for 3 days.  I can't believe the difference I felt within the first 24 hours.  My depression and anxiety have eased.  My body aches and pains have subsided.  I hope you will try this medicine. I haven't felt this normal in years!"


"I was dealing with chronic back pain in my L3 to L5 due to arthritis.  I tried different therapies.  When my doctor and I found out I'm limited on the type of therapy I can do (long, different story), we discussed pain therapy.  I take 900mg of this per day along with 10 mg of Oxycontin twice a day and I am back to my regular routine.  I still wake up with minimal back pain but that soon goes away after I'm up and moving around.  The added benefit is I also have restless leg syndrome, so I kill two birds at once.  And I didn't even know it helped the Restless Legs Syndrome when my doctor prescribed it. I truly hope my good fortune with this medicine continues for a long time."


"This medicine at 5mg a day every day for a month was terrible. It made me have panic attacks and made me super paranoid, i was paranoid before but it made it even worse, would not recommend"


"I suffer from anxiety and have tried several medications in the past. I just started using Buspar 5mg twice daily. I notice in the morning, I am dizzy and have vision problems, it goes away after about 30 mins and I find it is helpful to eat when I take it, as side effects are not as bad. I do like it as I am not as high strung throughout the day, my kids have noticed a big difference in my mood. I'm going to give it a bit longer."


"Had this drug for a colonoscopy and it was wonderful. I was very nervous and the wheeled me into the room and the doctor said hello and explained the procedure and said “enjoy your nap!” I saw them push the drug into my IV , felt a rush to my head and I was out cold. Next thing I know the nurse was waking me up on the way to recovery. I stretched and said that was the best sleep ever! I felt like I had been napping on the sofa. Less groggy even! Great drug."


"Hey girls, My experience with Plan B was okay except for the side effects., After taking the pill I had really bad side effects that lasted for a whole week., I was feeling very tired, headaches, and cramping.. Two days after taking the pill I got a very light bleeding and it stop that same day and then 12 days after the pill I started my period that lasted 8 days and again 5 days after my period I started light bleeding for 4 days.. The pill works but it messed up all my cycle!"


"Well I got the implant 7 months ago and the first month I bleed heavy but I haven't got my period again instill a couple days ago. That's 6 months without a period. I do know this is very effective since my sister, ex roommate, and friends have it and haven't gotten pregnant. Considering me and my long term boyfriend don't use protection that's amazing. It effects everyone different I've never gotten a lot of acne and still dont. I haven't gained more than a couple pounds but I'm lazy so it could be anything. No side effects so far, I love it"


"Over the last week and a half, I've been light headed, pressure on my forehead. At work I would notice my symptoms more and feel like I'd have to hold on to the counters. Went into the doc, she knew what it was right away with the eye test. She prescribed meclizine 25mg. I took 2 yesterday, haven't even taken one yet today, because I fell asleep on my couch 4 times. I think I'll try just taking a half a tablet at night and see how that goes with the fatigue."


"This Drysol changed my life! I would absolutely recommend to everyone who deals with excessive sweating. I knew sweating was a problem for me when I used to sweat in the cold while not working out. Being nervous/heat/physicial activity made it so much worse. I think people around me noticed my problem as well but were polite enough not to mention it. Within 2 uses my sweating was gone, now I barely do any maintenance, maybe once a month and there is no sweat at all. Thank you so much Drysol! Also, didn't notice any side effects."


"I was on this medication for around 3 years at different doses, anywhere from 50 mgs to 600 mgs. It was a very good medicine and helped a lot with my anxiety and depression and really calmed me down and was very helpful, but the weight gain was a killer. I would try to go off over and over and would have to keep going back to it because I would be in such bad shape without it. I had a love/hate relationship with it. I became pre-diabetic while on it. I finally was able to go off and stay off at one point. It's a great drug, but the side effects are horrible as far as weight gain."


"Took this medication a little over a year ago. Terrible, terrible experience. Slept almost all day and when I wasn't asleep I was in constant panic to the point of tears. It's hard to remember a time in my life (even with anxiety and depression) where I cried more. I have found however that I am very sensitive to meds and so I'm sure this was part of it. Would not touch it with a 10-foot pole."


"This medication made me into a normal person!  I always had some kind of urinary tract infection and I would take medication and after I took the last pill within two weeks I had it again.  I'm 65 and honestly I have been infection free because of Uribel.  I take it once a day unless I don't drink enough water or liquid and I will take two.  That's it !  IT HAS CHANGED MY LIFE"


"Honestly wish my M.D. or P.M. doctor had prescribed fiorinal or fioricet with codeine phosphate 3. I was taking that version for years last rx call in was only for fioricet."


"I have depression with anxious disitress.My extremely racing thoughts would typically whip me up into a panicky state, sometimes with outbursts of irrational anger. Seroquel XR works fantastically to ease that racing mind, to a more 'normal'and useful pace. Side effects are virtually absent: the XR doesn't floor me like immediate release Seroquel did. I can function and think well. Seroquel XR is a good medicine. It also helps with my depression."


"This medication has almost zero side effects.   I read all the reviews & I was so afraid to take it.  But I've been taking it for almost three weeks & I feel better than ever.  There are no side effects.   Don't listen to all the people who talk bad about it.  I don't understand what is wrong with all of them, but it's fine.  I just wanted to tell everyone this."


"Lamictal has done so much good for me, especially now that it's being combined with a low dose of Zoloft. I'm not depressed, I'm not manic. I'm just content with life now. My only complaint is that it can reduce the effectiveness of the birth control pill. The risk of pregnancy is a non-issue for me right now, but in the future, I really don't want to take that risk. But overall, I'm very happy with it."


"Worked great! However, after taking the 5 mg. tablets for a week or so, I had to stop taking them. I experienced severe leg pain. Mostly in the back of my legs and the ligaments that run down your legs to the side of each knee became severely tight and painful! I would wake up at 4 or 5 A.M. and have to get up, as the pain was so intense. It's a shame..cause I was loving the positive effects!!"


"Any side effects I had went away after a week or so. I've lost 14 pounds so far and it's only been 2 months. If I were to exersise I am sure I would have lost a lot more by now. I am not hungry and when I do eat I am satisfied with just a little food."


"I was put on Tambocor combined with Toprol XL over 2 years ago and have not had a recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation.  This was after trying other medications for over 3 years."


"I have been on Gianvi for 8 months now. At first I was an emotional wreck, like almost all the reviews on here, but after your body gets used to the added hormone it does go away. It took about 3 months for the acne to go away also. After about the 3 month mark Gianvi was perfect for me. I have no bloating when my period starts, my period is perfectly on schedule, less cramping and bleeding than before, no more migraines, and no mood swings. Its almost like I'm not even on my period anymore. But, as someone said before, you have to try it to know if it'll work for you."


"The nexplonon   Horrible.  I got in on February  12 2016 .missed my period in march and been bleeding and spotting since  the 23rd of march and today  is April 17. I hate it.. I'm unable to have sex . So I guess that's  how  its stops  you from  getting  pregnant  because  of constant  bleeding.  I have  headaches,  no weight gain. . I got it because  i thought  it will stop my periods  or atleast  a few periods a year. Doctor's  says  everything will be back  to normal after 6 months  well  we will see."


"Worst birth control I have ever taken. I've been on samples of Lo lo estrin FE for a year and a half, and it was great but so expensive. Got prescribed this and I hate it. I originally went on birth control for terrible cramps, vomiting, and really heavy periods. This birth control brought those all back, and worse."


"Have been taking 10mg with a meal and a full glass of water for 13 months.  Blood pressure (BP) has gone from 180/95 to 118/78 and body weight has gone from 200lbs to 170lbs. I was surprised that taking this medication and losing 30lbs after 13 months was enough to bring my BP to normal.  At first I had muscle cramps in legs, feet and hands, but after adding 45 minutes of walking and 15 minutes of stretching 4 days a week, most of the problems are at a tolerable level, and I feel much more energetic too.  During the rainy season, I check out exercise DVD's for 'Baby Boomers' from the library to keep up my exercise regimen. Doctor says if I lose another 20lbs he can lower the dosage which is incentive enough for me to add a modest diet to my regimen. I haven't felt this good in years."


"I have been suffering from migraines since the age of 10 (I'm now 18). I used to get at least 4 migraine's a week with severe vomiting and couldn't move out of bed until the next day. I have tried lots of tablets; pizotifen, atenolol are just a few. I began propranolol 2 months ago starting at 60mg, I was still getting a migraine a week, but no vomiting. And constant eye pain all day everyday. Also suffering from poor circulation, severe dry mouth and being unable to sleep at night. The doctor has now put me on 160mg 1 a day and haven't had a migraine since, although still struggling with the side effects! And now been referred to a migraine specialist which will hopefully give me an answer as to why I'm getting them. Would definitely recommend!"


"I was on Humira for 6 months to treat my severe Crohn's Disease.  Because of it, I now I have psoriasis.  "


"Getting onto suboxone was the best decision I've made for a long time. A lot of people don't like it because it doesn't get you real high after about 7 days of being on it, suboxone is there for people that genuinely want to get off the skag, if your not one off these people then get on the methadone and  stop badmouthing suboxone, its saved my life and a lot of money, instead of thousands of dollars a month I only pay 60 now. Take care all"


"I usually never write reviews, but this medicine was great!!! I had been bleeding for two months, heavy bleeding and clotting!!! Thought I was dying! Prior to the day I was prescribed this medicine I woke up in a pool of blood, I ran to the bathroom to clean myself up and blood clots stated coming out. My boyfriend rushed me to emergency. I was weak and exhausted from loosing so much blood over those two months. My blood levels were very low. Of course they kept me. They started on Megestrol and my bleeding slowed down that day!! After going home my bleeding was completely gone by day three. And didn't return. I just seen my OB and was inserted an IUD (Mirena) So far it sucks!"


"Today I started week 3 and here are the 3 biggest side effects I have been experiencing:
1. Nausea - Comes out of nowhere. It's comparable to mid-level sea sickness type feeling. At times I feel like I need to vomit; however, I came very close once and got past it.
2. Loss of appetite - I'm never hungry. Although, I have to eat, so I have made better choices when I do. My cravings for anything sweet has diminished altogether.
3. Heartburn - Just like the nausea; it comes out of nowhere and I want to drink of gallon of Pepto to help, which I did try once and I couldn't.
Overall, like with any medication, there are going to be side effects. Some more severe than others but try it and see how it might work for you. Best of luck!!"


"Abilify changed my life. There is hope. I was on Zoloft and Clonidine when I first started Abilify at the age of 15.. Zoloft for depression and Clondine to manage my complete rage. My moods were out of control. I was depressed and hopeless one second and then mean, irrational, and full of rage the next. My Dr. prescribed me 2mg of Abilify and from that point on I feel like I have been cured though I know I'm not.. Bi-polar disorder is a constant battle. I know Abilify works for me because I have tried to get off it and lost complete control over my emotions. Went back on it and I was golden again.  I am on 5mg 2x daily. I am now 21 and better than I have ever been in the past. Only side effect is I like to eat a lot."


"I gave Belviq a 6 rating because my weight has been fluctuating between 180 - 185, it was usually towards the higher end.  Recently my Doc put me on Metformin as well because my blood sugar is slightly out of the normal range.  After I started the Metformin, my weight has remained in the low end of that range. I will say that after starting the 2 week trial (i'm almost at the end) my portions are getting smaller and I do feel fuller faster.  Cravings are still there but it is getting easier to deal with. I try to stick to sugar free portion controlled desserts, like pudding.  I don't expect to get mind blowing results on a two week trial, so I'm willing to get a 90 day supply and see how things go.  I hope I can get over the 180 hump."


"I was taking this for  ADD .right now I had to stop taking it the doc was giving me samples n I ran out waiting for my insurance co to give the ok . This med has changed my life. My thinking is very scattered like there's a radio on in my head. It's like the  rexulti shut the radio off I can think so clear. My thinking is not jumping around When I am on it.I look forward to things Not bored. Want to try new things.  Organizing comes so easy"


"I was diagnosed with Lupus April 20, 2009.  I was prescribed Cellcept and still on it.  I notice a difference in the joint pain if I haven't taken my dose yet.  The disadvantage is the stomach issues it causes.  My doctor also prescribed me Imodium.  That helps a lot."


"I have non-union/unfused sternum from open heart surgery. This is one thing that really helps with the pain. Only bad thing is insurance will only pay for it if I have shingles. I only wish the FDA would do further studies so that those of us who need this patch can get our insurance to cover it. The insurance covered it until 2016."


"I have a 8 months old and have tried everything to get those baby lbs off. I weighed 200lbs before I got pregnant and was up to 229lbs when I started the medication. I had tried weight watchers and many other things. I have been on phentermine for a little over a week and have lost 10 pounds. It truly is a miracle. I have found if you take vitamin b-12 it boost ur energy level extremely."


"This medicine was great in taking care of seizures but I honestly felt like I was crazy most of the time. I lost weight which I was happy with but when it comes to the final review, I was a crazy, small person. I couldn't even call an order in on the phone because I couldn't think fast enough, I went back to my doctor and ask him to take me off this."


"Perfect.  I saw results in the first use. I am not exaggerating. Within 3 days, I could wear tight, grey T-shirts with NO marks. I never even imagined that would be possible. It had gotten to the point where I could only wear white or black T-shirts. I can now wear whatever I want. It is a dabber that you dab on your armpits at night then wash off in the morning. It is a little uncomfortable at first, but if you truly sweat as much as I did, you will know that 15 minutes of discomfort at night is worth being able to finally take off that sweater covering your marks and not being embarrassed and holding back for the whole day. In fact, Drysol is so strong I have had to cut back to using it every other day. You will be amazed with your results."


"Zanaflex has been wonderful for me!!"


"Though it helps with pain from rheumathoid arthritis, I am more depressed than ever with this medication. When trying to discontinue duloxetine I have very bad withdrawals which I had to get back on right away to stop. I feel worse depression than ever and stuck on this medication. The withdrawals are horrible."


"These help me better then Vicodin. Have tried numerous pills - I have Lupus."


"Do yourself a favor and skip down to Time2gonow - 4/27/2015 post.  He/She nailed it for me.  I read all of the negative reviews until I got to that one.  The day of my prep I cut it out and pasted to my desktop.  Read it 3 or 4 times before starting.  Set a timer and drank the Suprep mix within 15 minutes, and the rest of the water within 30 minutes.  I was going before the hour was up and was done in about 90 minutes.  Got a good night's sleep before the next dose in the morning.

Don't cheat on the liquid diet.  I had broth for "meals", and jello when I felt hungry and needed to "eat" something.  Otherwise sipped Gatorade all through the day and the entire process.  Thanks Time2gonow for your post!"


"I am 47 years old, & a recovering addict. Around 1999 I hurt my lower back & began taking opioid based medications. As the years when by I required stronger & stronger opioid medications in order to relieve the pain. I’m talking over 365 pills a month. It had gotten out of control. So I put myself into rehab in order to get off opioids all together. But unfortunately, the pain still existed. So, I relapsed because I couldn’t handle the pain. Once again I put myself into rehab. But this time I was prescribed a Buprenorphine base medication, and it was a God send! I have been taking a Buprenorphine based medication about 5 years now and it controls my pain without needing to increase the dosage. I take one to two doses a day and I feel great!"


"I have used Aczone 5% for over 2 years. It worked pretty well to manage minor breakouts and is much less abrasive than other topical acne treatments (both OTC and prescription). I still struggled with cystic acne, so my dermatologist also prescribed an oral medaction called Spironolactone. I take 50mg 1 daily. Boy does that really help my cystic acne! That medication when used as prescribed at higher dosages is to treat high blood pressure, but it has been found that in doses 50-100mg to treat cystic acne.  I have extremely sensitive skin and have to be careful with what products I put on my face. I recently made the change to the 7.5% and am experiencing some redness and irritation. Does anyone know if this will subside overtime?"


"This might sound weird, but apparently this isn't uncommon for this specific birth control. I have been on it for about 72 hours. Have gained 4 lbs (which is good because I'm 30 lbs underweight) and have almost increased a full cup size with my breasts. I had horrible period problems. when I got the Apri a few days ago I was going on a 3.5 week period. After about 3 hours since taking my first pill, the period fully stopped. Very big fan of Apri!"


"My doctor prescribed me Lo Loestrin when I was 15 to treat my heavy, irregular periods and cramps that would cause me to stay home from school/other obligations for days at a time. It worked perfectly for me for the 5+ years that I used it! My periods lightened and became extremely regular, and it worked as pregnancy prevention later as well. I didn't experience any abnormal weight gain, and it didn't affect my acne whatsoever (neither lightened it nor made it heavier). I would definitely recommend LLF!"


"I started taking phentermine 37.5mg October 2008, I noticed from the very first pill I had a natural energy. I also felt happy, and the pounds came off. I lost about 6pds a month. I started out 213, and in 6 months with going to the gym 4 times a week doing cardio, I was down to 144pds. That was my lowest weight, I enjoy this pill. Phentermine honestly gives me a natural energy to want to work out, and it curbs my appetite even when I am bored.  I don't take the pill anymore. Just don't drink any caffeine with them and you'll be okay!"


"I read all the reviews prior to trying this injection, so i was quite apprehensive. Honestly best contraception i have ever used. Have had no side effects, no bleeding and don't ever get my period and it is 100x more convenient than taking the pill. I have been using it for almost 12 months. My advice for people is don't get too concerned by reading all the reviews, obviously drugs react with people differently so for some people it may not be suitable but it is great for me!"


"It took a little while to get the dosage right because I took it slow but now I have improved so much! I did 50mg for a month, 100mg for a month and finally 150mg a month. I have my life back! My anxiety and panic is no longer crippling."


"Cipro is horrible poison and it has had a negative impact on my quality of life.  I took 500mg 2x day for prostatitis.  On day 5 I developed severe fatigue, brain fog, neuropathy, severe anxiety, and blurred vision.  My prescription was for 10 days but I stopped taking it that day. A few days later I developed Achilles tendonitis and was unable to walk for 3 weeks.  Recovery has been slow, challenging and expensive; one year later (almost to the day) I am still not recovered although I am better.  I learned a painful and expensive lesson:  I will never ever again in my life take a fluoroqinolone antibiotic or blindly trust the judgment of an allopathic physician.  The not-so-silver lining is it did nothing for my prostatitis."


"Unfortunately was unable to affectively try this product. I experienced severe burning in my eyes following application. I contacted Allergen (manufacturer of Restassus) immediately with my side effects and they offered a complete refund. Thrilled that I was able to re-coup my money as this was a VERY expensive prescription ($1400/cash... 3 month supply). I am impressed with their support and willingness to refund."


"I've been taking Beyaz for about 5 years now, I started when I was 14 because of severe cramps. It worked great for a while but in the last few months I have experienced spotting and longer periods with more severe cramps. I am going to speak to a doctor about trying another pill."


"Just started sovaldi/ribavirin. I've been through 3 courses of treatment for hepcg2 since 1992, interferon alone, peginterfon ribavirin, the same again but increased doses. In each case viral load was undetectable for 3months but then reappeared.
Each time the viral load increased from 3m to 8m to 12m to the present  22m. And each time the percentage for a successful completion of the course of treatment go down. I hope this time will be different, but not confident it will.
      As for side effects, they've become old friends. (the kind your glad to see go)
Hang in there."


"One of the best, makes your face feel soooo smooth!!!"


"I have been taking this medication for a few years now. It has helped somewhat with my insomnia. It's probably time to increase the dosage."


"This injection is only effective if you have mild arthritis. If you have almost no cartilage left it is useless. I wish I had known this before I tried this injection. I have moderate-severe arthritis and got a week or 2 of relief."


"Tried the 2 mg dosage of Lunesta and it did not even make me drowsy.  Ambien still works after about 10 years of use but I am having to use it more frequently and in higher dosages."


"It started as a muscle pain, much like fibro, but it hurt three times worse. It started in my shoulders, then my neck, then my arms and legs and then my back and hips. My dr did blood tests and my inflammatory markers were all above the normal ranges. This pain became

excruciating.. Unbearable

until I woke one morning and

could not raise my head off

my pillow.. I had to literally

roll out of my bed onto the

floor . I tried every pain pill

from Lyrica to

opioids..nothing touched the

 pain..it was debilitating.

I searched thru my med books .  Finally I went to my Dr and told him ..Ithink I  have polymyalgia rheumatica..I had every single symptom in the book!!

And the tests also were conclusive.. So, after2 days..pain was gone"


"After being diagnosed with breast cancer at 25 and 27 and then having a bilateral mastectomy I was diagnosed with PTSD. I was so depressed and suicidal. I would cry and hyperventilate everyday. I started on 100 mg per day. Aside from excessive sleepiness and some sexual dysfunction it saved my life. And here is the great bonus I have suffered with PMDD (extreme PMS) for years. It stopped that too. I have been taking this medicine for two years now, lost 15lbs and started acting like my old self! Some tips-if your pharmacy switches generics you may feel poorly for about a week. My doctor prescribed a narcolepsy medicine in the beginning to help with the sleepiness."


"I had IBS for nearly 10 years, Escitalopram 10 mg daily was a miracle for me, when I start taking it during 2 days my cramps were completely gone and as I had the diarrehea dominant form of IBS ,the constipation that is the side effect of it was good for me."


"I've been on this for about 3 years and experience very little cramping and other period side effects which is great. Also I haven't gotten pregnant so I guess it does the job. But I experience drastic mood swings, no sex drive whatsoever, and my hooha is like a desert. I stayed on it because I'm too lazy to make a new appointment with my gyno but its starting to drive a wedge in my relationship as the side effects are getting increasingly worse, so I plan to change soon."


"I was initially terrified about the injections, but from my first onwards they have proved to be no trial at all. The delivery method is amazing. I never thought I'd say this, but I even look forward to them, knowing that I'm doing something to help myself. I now truly believe that Avonex is helping. My symptoms have lessened since starting it only three months ago. I hope things continue this way and also hope everyone out there with Multiple Sclerosis finds a similarly effective treatment."


"I have been using the 0.01% cream for about two months now. I will say it cleared my acne up a lot! It does not help with closing pores though, my pores are still extremely visible. Also, I have a huge neck rash from this medicine that won't seem to go away."


"Somewhat effective but side effects were overwhelming. Nervousness, insomnia, and mental fogginess."


"I have only been on Trinessa for 9 days and my skin is dramatically improving. I know that it may seem too early to tell but this is the best I've seen my skin in a loooong time. I have not changed my skin routine or diet, the only thing that has changed is getting on Trinessa.  My only con is that I get abdominal cramps here and there."


"I'm not sure if I'm the only one with this problem. But after taking this antibiotic for an ear infection my throat started swelling up and I was having shortness of breath and weird chest tightness. I stopped the mediation right away, eventually the throat swelling went away but I'm still having shortness of breath 3 days later. I would not recommend this medication."


"When it was put in I had major cramping right after and it lasted for a few hours. I had spotting off and on for a week then it stopped. I had a period a few weeks later then it all started going downhill. I was constantly in pain, spotting all the time, and never felt good. So 3 months in I decided to have it removed. My doctor argued with me telling me that I hadn't let my body adjust long enough and she told me she could prescribe me something for the discomfort. I continued to tell her that something wasn't right and I wanted it out. She then went to take it out and immediately said she knew why I was experiencing so much discomfort; my body was rejecting it and it was already half way out. So my only advise is know your own body."


"I was diagnosed with MS about 7 years ago and started on Avonex. The side affects were pretty severe for me, but I stuck to it for 18 months. I also formed new lesions and had brain atrophy. I switched to Copaxone over 5 years ago and I have had a much better experience. Copaxone has slowed the progression of the disease and in some areas the myelin has shown repair and regrowth! I have more energy and my balance has come back - I am able to ride my bike with ease again. I was able to stay on Copaxone through out my pregnancy and while I was breast feeding. I did this under the watchful eye of a high risk OB specialist and my neurologist. I was able to remain stable after my son was born with out any relapse. And he is perfect."


"I've been on Armour for over 3 months now, and my TSH and T4 levels are only getting worse. I go to the Doctor every 3 weeks to have my blood drawn and there has been no improvement!  Every time I go to the Doctor they keep having to up the dosage 30mg, and each increase I feel worse and worse.  My hair has fallen out, I feel lethargic and achy all over, I can't sleep at night and when I finally do get to sleep I wind up staying in bed for 13 hours!  I have no energy. "


"I have only been taking this medication for 3 days but I can tell the difference already. After having a tubes tied I started experience even heavier periods than I did before. I've always had heavy periods but they got worse after my tubes were tied, I would wear tampons and overnight pads. Last night was the first night in over a year and a half that I did not wear a pad to sleep and it was marvelous especially since j hate pads anyway. Keep you up dated with progress like I said this is just day 3."


"i feel like methadone saved my life. i was addicted to pain meds for years and saw no way out. after finding my way to a methadone clinic near my home, i can happily report i have been free for almost 2 years. only side effects i have really noticed are weight gain."


"I was recently hospitalized for 4 days with a duodenal ulcer. They ran PROTONIX through an IV--I was in miserable pain..Within 2 days, No Problems, and I could eat again. I'm now on 40mg 2x day, and soon decreasing to 1. It REALLY works, with No side effects!"


"Lexapro has changed my life for the better.  When I was in my early 20's, I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety and depression.  I took Lexapro for about 15 years until recently weaning off of it because I was feeling great.  That was a mistake.  Three months after weaning, I started to suffer from severe anxiety and depression, and now have starting taking Lexapro again with the help of a therapist and my doctor who specializes in stress management.  The day I went back on Lexapro, I started to feel better.  I have been able to sleep and focus on my job and my life has improved greatly.  I am convinced that going back on Lexapro saved my marriage and my relationship with my 2 1/2 year old son."


"The Prolia is helping with my bone density.  I am allergic to Actinol, Boniva, Envista etc.  I have taken my third shot three weeks ago.  I have experienced blisters between my toes, the bottom of my feet peeling off, rash, small pinpoint red dots on my skin, a cough, stomach discomfort, bleeding sores on my face and my cholesterol has gone up the the highest point of my life!  I have also gained 10 pounds that are almost impossible to lose.  I'll see what my cholesterol level is in another 6 months.  I believe it should be down by then."


"I suffered from depression for 15 years, but was able to handle it until I began having severe health problems. I've had 18 surgeries (over half were major); most resulted in complications. My longest hospitalization lasted almost a year; September 08 - July 09. I've had 3 more surgeries, the latest was in May, 2013. Since July 09 I've been severely depressed with no energy & no desire to leave the house. I was put on Adderall (40mg at 10am, 20mg at 2pm). Now, I feel like my OLD self again! My ONLY side effect is insomnia. Often, I don't sleep at all & I get bored when everyone else is sleeping. The next day, I don't feel tired & I function normally, but my Dr. tried to lower my dose. It didn't help. This dose works for me & it's worth it!"


"Took this for depression and bipolar, made my mood plummet to the point feeling absolutely nothing inside. Can't move, watch tv no enjoyment from anything. Horrendous medication."


"This medication has changed my life.  I have never had a problem falling asleep.  But I wasn't experiencing restorative sleep.  I have been chronically fatigued my entire life.  This medicine has almost completely resolved my cataplexy.  I still have an occasional episode.  No stimulants ever helped.  I could take Ritalin, dexedrine and go right back to sleep.  I've never known what it felt like to get stage 4 restorative sleep.  It has helped my mood disorder and chronic pain as well.  Never underestimate the value of a good nights sleep.  This stuff has worked magic.  I don't know what will happen when the coupon expires as my insurance company has balked at paying the high price for this."


"I was given this for my anxiety.  I take it when I feel a really bad spell and 15 min later I am calmed down and can function again.  I absolutely love it.  It does not make me sleepy but I have seemed to have gotten more vivid dreams since being on it."


"I recently began taking Bystolic. Other then cervical facet injections, it's the only variation as far as medicines go. It lowered by hypertension in a day which was off the charts! I get episodes of nausea that are short-lived without warning. But here's my main issue, of which is somewhat bothersome.  My libido has increased SEVERELY! I'm a married 38/F and typically it's an occasional thing that would happen when intended. It is a drastic change! I am curious if anyone else has had this issue or has any idea why this is happening to me? Thanks!"


"38yo female, suffered severe neck pain for about 5 years with no success in any type of treatment (massage, spinal reflex, nerve pain specialists etc.). I have spent a small fortune on my neck pain. I have finally self-diagnosed as osteoarthritis after feeling sand-like grit in my neck and a few internet searches. Thought I would try voltaren and magic. Only need to take 50mg once per day and no neck pain. Highly recommend."


"I loved the product! I started June 1, 2014 to August 2014. IN 2 MONTHS I HAD LOST 30 LBS! I was doing Zumba 3 times a week and had a personal trainer to help tone my body with my new found ENERGY. The Personal Trainer was a waste because Adipex with Zumba was doing a tremendous job all on its own. I wasn't craving sweets thanks to Adipex. I cut out fast foods, carbs, and late night eating. Plus I drank anywhere from 1/2 to a gallon A DAY! However, the medicine still made me constipated. I started at 244 and got down to 209lbs. I stopped using it for about 5 months AND THE WEIGHT STAYED OFF, while not eating so healthy. "


"Was on Lexapro back in 2009 and it helped me a lot. I had a lot of stress and minor depression. I went off it a few months after I started because I felt so good, and that was a bad idea. I recently started taking it again and as of right now I'm going through some bad side effects. I normally don't feel bad at home but I'm stressing out. Can't eat, have a minor headache and I'm anxious as well. I hope this feeling ends soon."


"I was on the 75mg SR formulation for a week before taking two a day. Went to 150 XL the next month and 300 XL after that. Been on it for about 3 months now. I love this medication. It's changed my life. I don't feel depressed very often anymore and combined with therapy, my life is substantially better. No side effects at all! Much better than Lexapro, which gave me bad sexual side effects."


"I started taking phentermine in January 2017 weighing 279lb to March 2017 to weigh 238lb. That's about a healthy 13lbs a month. Now let me be honest and say I took these pills maybe 4x a week, I was not working out, and not eating as nutritionally as I should have. BUT these pills still worked miraculously giving me a much needed boost in energy every morning and throughout my working day. The only side effect I had was DRY MOUTH I would wake up and drink a bottle of water out of my sleep. Stay hydrated friends. I believe with a healthy diet and a few workouts a week will shed that weight off. I've lost 40lbs and I'm looking good finally. Just started phentermine again, working out and eating better! I hope for the best for you!"


"Our 10 year old daughter has been taking Concerta for ADD for two months and the difference is unbelievable.  Her performance in school had been steadily declining from year to year without any explanation.  We knew she was capable of doing well so we found this very frustrating.  After asking the school for help she was evaluated and diagnosed with ADD (no hyperactivity).  She is on a 36mg dose after increasing it just one time.  After starting the medication we noticed a difference immediately, the first thing being her handwriting, it honestly looked like a different child%u2019s writing%u2026so neat I actually thought her older sister had written it.  We%u2019ve received glowing reports from her teachers and even from the principal and her grades have steadily increased to As & Bs in just a short time.  Homework is no longer an issue either%u2026we used to spend long frustrating evenings on homework and now 9 nights out of 10 her homework is completely finished by the time we get home from work.  Thank you Concerta%u2026you gave us the daughter we knew we had."


"I have severe back pain and have been prescribed norco 10 Mg 6x day for almost two years. I moved and got in with a new doctor. She prefers a conservative approach since I am young and there is risk for addiction with opiates. I am on Nucynta 100 mg IR and it works great. There really is no change in the way it helps with pain or makes me feel from the norco. I like the nucynta better personally. Only con is that it is expensive and insurance does not want to cover it."


"I suffered from moderate insomnia for the better part of a decade due to anxiety.  I would always fall asleep but it could potentially take hours.  It was not unheard of for me to lay down at 11 and get up at 2-3 to watch TV and clear my mind.  Ever since I started on melatonin I SWEAR it has been my miracle pill.  I still suffer from anxiety so the core of my insomnia is still there. I know that it will work differently for different people so I won't say that a person would be wrong for a lower rating but for me it works, it works, it works! It changed my life."


"Recommended by my GI.  30 ml dose every AM very helpful, especially compared to $$$ prescription meds that my PCP recommended"


"I had tried other medications for Overactive Bladder and nothing worked until Sanctura. It took a little over a month to start working but now my bladder feels completely normal! So thankful!"


"I used Champix to quit smoking, and could not be happier with the results. I am one of the lucky ones and only had minimal side effects, namely an upset stomach and occasional dizziness (that may also have been nicotine withdrawal).

I started the program and on day 14 actually quit. I did not complete the program but stopped after 1 month as that was sufficient in my case. I have not smoked for 6 years now and would recommend this medicine to anyone who wants to quit. Even though the medicine is effective the most important factor is your own desire to quit, as without that you will start again."


"It has been 4 months and I have to say it has made a hug difference for me!! I am focusing more, doing better at my current job.  I also feel a certain confidence in my interactions and with interviewing. The thought/words come to me quicker."


"Have been on Jardiance 10mg for 5-months. No bad side effects at all. I do need to drink a lot of water and pee a lot, but, for me, this is not a problem. I lost 8% of body weight while taking Jardiance and walking a couple of miles per day for three weeks. Waking blood sugar dropped from 115-130 to 90-100. I stopped the walking and most of the weight returned. A1C has varied from 5.1-5.9, not a big change. Morning blood sugar has gone up to 100-115 range without the walking. Before Jardiance. I had a retina stroke which generally related to plaque in my carotid arteries, and was attracted to Jardiance based on published study results that unexpectedly showed significant reduction of cardiac events. Have had no recurrence of eye problems."


"I feel like Zubsolv puts you into withdrawal too fast and that's after splitting mine up to 4x a day even. Suboxone never did this I could go hours past my typical dosing time and not even realize the time had passed. It does taste better but personally I feel it is less effective. I miss suboxone I feel like the Zubsolv is making me irritable and I bet its because I'm withdrawing even though they claim this is the same dose as far as what's absorbed. if that's true then I wouldn't feel this way. I have to stay on it though because with the copay card you can Google and print off it is costing me $0 which is so much better than $186 a month!"


"Spintec isn't making me have  mood swings or depressed but I've only been on it for three weeks and I've already gained 15 pounds and had really bad acne and dry skin which I never had before !"


"I love this stuff...I wish it came in 2 litre bottles!!"


"I've taken this to treat and to prevent urinary tract infections and it has helped me with both. The only reason I gave it an 8 is because if I don't take it for a while and then I take it, I get hives. The next day when I take it I'm fine. Just happens the first time. When this happens I have to take a allergy medicine to help it go away."


"Not the most effective. It did tone down my hypomania a little bit. I normally get depressive episodes at a set time every year, and lamotrigine pushed it a bit later than it would have been. Besides that, it didn't do much; I'm still having severe depressive episodes that lead to suicidality. No side effects on its own, but I've noticed that it seems to magnify the side effects of other drugs if I take both (e.g., if I take a drug that makes me drowsy, lamotrigine makes me more drowsy; if I take a drug that makes me nauseous, lamotrigine makes me more nauseous, etc.). All in all I'm pretty neutral on this drug. It's not great, but not bad."


"I did well on vagifem. Now on Yuvafem the itching is ridiculous. It does help the vaginitis smell but I am itching like mad!  I thought I wasn’t doing it regularly enough or too much so I tried both for a month each. Now I am calling the doctor to cancel this prescription. I can’t afford vagifem right now but THIS ISN'T WORKING.  And yeah, the pills all fall out of the applicator and don’t seem to dissolve well. Plus so much environmental waste!!"


"Had ankylosing spondylitis and psoriasis badly, within a day I felt lots better and could get out of bed without assistance and within 3 months I had zero psoriasis or back pain, it's life changing. Had psoriasis for over 10 years and had made me very depressed, this drug is a miracle and has changed my life"


"Just started on Saxenda this week, took my first 0.6mg dose after dinner at  7pm on 20/9/2017 with my weight at 112.5kg.  I took it at night just in case there were any side effects (e.g. nausea), better to have them at home than on the bus on the way to work!

The next morning I wasn't really hungry for breakfast so just had a slice of wholemeal toast and a cup of tea.  There was a definite feeling of fullness after the toast, I couldn't have eaten another slice without feeling I'd over eaten.  I felt no hunger at all during the day so had a tiny lunch and dinner for the sake of nutrients.

I weighed myself this morning (36 hours after first dose) and the scales said 110kg - I'm sure this is all water weight, but it's a good start."


"Had mine placed in March, it was very painful but what the heck  5 years to not worry put me at ease. I work two jobs and I run 5 miles a day 5 times a week and at night I do weights and on the weekends I burn 1200 calories on my cross trainer every  Saturday and Sunday. I watch what I eat. I've been the same size since high school. I am 45. I noticed a belly coming on and now I am size 13  I have gained 25 plus pounds and this is unexplainable. Massive headaches, back pains. Now my hair is starting to fall out. Some memory loss and at night I break out in heat sweats and can't sleep or am so groggy I have to drink coffee. Non stop Migraines which make me nauseated.   I have been healthy and active since my mid 30's getting out Monday."


"I was a very heavy drinker for 7 years. It got to the point to where I was drinking 18-24 beers a night. I would drink right after I would wake up because I'd be shaking. Decided I needed to stop. Went to my doctor and he gave me Librium. He told me I can take up to 300mg a day. I took 125mg each day for 3 days. This medicine worked wonders. I had virtually no withdrawal whatsoever during the 3 days. I recommend this to anyone that wants to quit drinking without going to a detox center."


"Hi, I'm 19 y/o and have been on Nexplanon for just over 3 months now. I was on my period on the day of insertion, and the following morning my period stopped... But two weeks later it came right back. It was very spotty, only a panty liner needed, but the longer it continued the heavier it got. I have now been on my period well over a month, no breaks in between, and it has taken a toll on my body. HOWEVER, many people do not realize that they are able to tell their doctor their symptoms. Anything within the first month is your body adjusting to the new hormones, BUT if it continues for longer (like my case) there is medication that can be provided to stop the bleeding. I called and explained, and now medication is being sent to my provider"


"This is the first birth control I have ever been on, and it's awful. I only gave it a 10 because it does what it's suppose to. I've been on the pill for 6 months. The first three months I had severe acne. I've never had an acne problem until then. Spotting is a severe problem, I have to wear pads majority of the time (two weeks at the most with no spotting). Periods are very irregular, one day I'm good the next few days I'm not. I've experienced mood swings, and cramping. Not a good experience at all."


"So far I really like Zolpidem ER (generic form). I was having a lot of trouble falling asleep because my mind was always racing. My doctor prescribed 6.25mg at first and this did not really seem to help. He then suggested that I take two (to equal 12.5mg) and this did the trick. I try to make sure I'm done with dinner and any snacking by 7-8PM and I take this at 10PM, right as I"m getting into bed. This softly puts me to sleep within 20-30 minutes. I've read it should not disturb "sleep architecture". I gave an 8 because I still wake up about 3-4 am but I can fall back asleep."


"I've suffered with Meniere's/vestibular neuritis for over 37 years and it has cast a dark shadow over my quality of life.  The only medicine that has helped me to live with the episodes (loss of balance, vertigo, dis-equilibrium) has been valium.  Because valium suppresses the central nervous system, it helps me to cope."


"My dad had 1 shot of Lupron at age of 80 for elevated prostate cancer. He lost control of his muscles, was unable to walk and accelerated his dementia. My dad passed away 10 months after the shot."


"I  don't Like being a monthly It is 7 days now and I have not stopped yet"


"All was well for the first year and half. Then, it seems, my hormones got way out of wack due to the synthetic hormones being released by the implanon. I now have excess androgens and not enough progesterone. I gained 20 lbs (on a naturally thin, 5'4" frame) and, even worse, cystic acne (on formerly clear, normal skin)! I had implanon in for a total of 26 months. I've recently made the switch to a copper IUD and my hormones have not yet balanced out. I'm giving this a 4/10 because I didn't get pregnant and I didn't have side effects for the first year or so."


"I've been on Depo for 1 year and 5 months and first my periods would last 2 weeks 3 days instead of 5-7 days. After my 3rd shot I had no more periods but lately my last 2 shots I've been spotting due to getting my shots at the 12th week instead of 10-11 week. I've had no complications inspite the 20-25 lbs gain weight from the shot. This September I'm due for another but have decided with my fiance to put a hold on the shots. Just remember ladies everyone's body is different so what may work out for me won't on others if one birth control doesn't cut it for you try another the one that suits you best. Good luck."


"It started to help in the beginning then a month later I got the worst breakouts. "


"Try abreva! It's most effective when used as soon as you feel a cold sore coming on. It's my go to and only when I fail to notice the cold sore start and then start using abreva does it not work as well. Abreva combined with prenatal, zinc, and l-lysine supplements you can knock out a cold sore within 3 days."


"Prescribed this for BV infection. On the second day I started to feel like I had the flu! Terrible stomach cramps, nausea, diarrhea, runny/stuffy nose, tightness in my nasal passages-making my eyes feel tight, extreme fatigue, weakness, aches, chills and finally headaches with dizziness! No exaggeration here (I think it affects people differently) this was some nasty stuff for me! I thought I was going to have to go back to the doctor until I read about these side affects, at one point I felt so awful I thought I was going to have to go to the ER! Overall, I mean the BV infection IS gone and I'm still kickin'. lol Best advice was to EAT something when you take the pill...chicken noodle soup & crackers was my go to that helped!"


"Fifteen years ago I was desperate to find relief for my severe Hyperhydrosis (hands and feet). I discovered oxybutinin and it has literally changed the course of my life. I started with one 5mg dose in the morning and one 5mg dose at night. The side effects (drowsiness, foggy brain, dry mouth) were a little much for me so I cut my morning dose in half. This medication has allowed me to feel like a normal person and to engage in activities that I used to withdraw from (public speaking, shaking hands, wearing flip flops, etc.). I tried Botox (very little effect), acupuncture, drysol. Nothing has been nearly as effective as the oxybutinin. It's a game-changer!"


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"I was on Depo Provera for almost 3 years, after I had my daughter and didn't have a period the entire time. I've been off for a year now and still didn't see my cycle. I want two more kids so I told my doctor and she prescribed me medroxyprogesterone. It took a month (almost two months) to get my cycle but I finally saw it and it has been on ever since. Now I'm interested in Clomid so I can get pregnant."


"I have struggled with depression and obsessive compulsive disorder since I was 11 years old. I'm now 21, and this is the second time that I have taken Zoloft. It has worked wonders for my obsessive and anxiety ridden nature.
Originally during my trial and error phase of trying medications, I stopped taking Zoloft at one point because I experienced the numbness and headaches, etc, that are typical of SSRIs. However, after finding that no other medicines (including other SSRI's, antipsychotics, and even anti-seizure medications) reacted as well to dull my OCD, I resumed Zoloft to give it a second shot. I could not be happier with its results so far. I would recommend this to absolutely anybody who had difficulty with OCD or depression. It has saved my life."


"I've been fighting with sleep issues for 9 years now, and was just diagnosed with Idiopathic Hypersomnia this Wednesday. I've been taking 250mg/day of Nuvigil since Friday morning. The medication worked great during the day on Friday. I used to sleep somewhere between 12 - 18 hours per day, and would fall asleep any time. I was relaxed up until then. However, I couldn't sleep Friday night at all. Took it again Saturday morning after no sleep, and it dragged me through the day. Still couldn't force myself to sleep Saturday night. Finally slept 3 hours last night after experiencing hallucinations. Hoping I'll acclimate well after a few weeks, as Friday I felt better during the day than ever before. Want that feeling back again."


"Didn't work. I was given on top of Remeron. It helps in away. But I needed some energy boost.

Hoping Wellbutrin would work.

All my anxiety and sucidal thoughts all hit me like a truck.

Had to discontinue taking."


"I am 17. I've been on LOestrin for a little over a month, and I'm taking it for painful and long periods.  I really like it actually. I suffer from chronic migraines and either Loestrin would help with them or make them worse. It definitely helped and I am so happy! Also, I have no acne. I have experienced a slight weight gain but nothing that diet and exercise won't fix. My sex drive has actually increased a lot and I have not become depressed like other reviews have said. The only downside is breakthrough bleeding which occurred after being on it for 2 weeks, I had bad cramps too and that was the whole reason I went on this. You really have to stay on it for at least 3 months to really now how it'll affect you. Don't give up."


"I was EXTREMELY nervous about taking this bc. This is my first bc pill I've taken and it's been great. I just finished my first pack and all I can say is I weigh less and my period was SUPER light! Before bc, my periods were like 4 days long. On birth control, it was literally a day. I didn't have any mood swings or depression. I do feel like it increased my anxiety a tad bit. Always remember, when looking for the right bc for you, never put too much into these reviews. Try it out for yourself."


"Cleared my acne super well and made my period regulated, but I've gained 20 pounds in the past 8 months using it. my metabolism has slowed down, and my whole self confidence is just gone because of my weight gain."


"I was struck with crippling anxiety and panic attacks when I was 20, I am now 37.I was prescribed Paxil and started on 20 mg. Stayed on the med for 6 months. It didn't do anything for me but make me a robot, phased out of my own life and like I was just on auto pilot. I informed my doctor that I wanted to opt out and that I didn't want to try any other meds. So I dropped to 10 mg for two weeks, then 5 mg and off. The reason why I am writing this after 17 years is because I started having abnormal heart beats, Tachycardia, while getting off of the med, as soon as I dropped to 10mg. Even though I got through the anxiety and am completely free today, the Tachycardia remains. There are much safer options today."


"I'm 61.  Late last year, I began having very painful osteoarthritis in both knees.  Dr. said I'm nowhere near bone on bone, but I could hardly move.  I got cortisone shots which helped, but I still had pain and could hardly walk. I felt 100 years old.  I just completed a series of Euflexxa and I am walking normally again!  I have over 40 stairs in my house and I am so far back to normal!  This has been a lifesaver. I thought I was permanently disabled but I'm walking with no pain."


"Had a really bad infected impacted wisdom tooth and dentist prescribed augmentin. This antibiotic works really good. Only side effect was diarrhea. Infection cleared up in about 4 days."


"This medication gave me my life back. I could actually get out of my room and do life like a normal person but with a lot more energy than most people. This is definitely not for people with anxiety which is why I take it with buspar but my focus was extremely sharp, and I was able to just nail through daily tasks like a pro and feel really good about it!"


"I have had very crazy, high high blood pressure since I was 20. I have tried several different medications, but this one probably works the best. I am on 20 mg of the Procardia & 200 mg of labatelol. The combo works pretty well for me, but when I first started taking the procardia I had killer headaches for hours on end. It almost made me stop taking it altogether. But, I stuck it out & it went away after several weeks. I have been on this for four months."


"Wonderful, but expensive, muscle relaxant!  This is the only type of muscle relaxant that I can take, experience some relief from pain and stiffness, and still be able to drive, stay awake, etc.  LOVE Skelaxin!"


"I am currently on day 2 of this medication and I've had some troubling side effects. Very tired, nasty taste in my mouth and bouts of dizziness along with slight tummy upset and feeling foggy at times. I wish I would have been warned before taking it that it's best to take with probiotics, I have been eating yogurt, but from what I've read about this medication, it takes a lot more than yogurt to keep things normal. Thankfully I only have to take it for 4 days, 2 tabs every 6 hours, for a tooth infection. I am hoping I don't develop any of the really awful side effects.  The only reason I was prescribed was because I had am allergic reaction to Augmentin. Given the severity of the side effects you'd think they would warn patients."


"Had this in hospial for colonoscopies and after surgeries. Excellent for pain but doesn't seem to last long."


"I have used Migranal for years, but now the expense is very high. The medicine works well for me as well. The only reason for the cost is gouging by the drug companies that make this medicine. It is an old medication and the money they charge for it is not related to the cost of research or production. They charge this much because this country lets them get away with it. No other western country lets drug companies charge what they want for medicines. They should not be allowed to do it in the U.S. either. It is criminal."


"No bowel motion in 2 weeks tried EVERYTHING! Nothing. THIS will clean you out like Draino, but abdominal cramps lasted about 1-2hrs before BM. Beats the heck out of the alternative though."


"I have been on the depo shot for over a year now and I regret having it done! Everyone's bodies are different! But my experience wasn't good put it that way. I always have bad headaches and belly ache. The main problem for me was the weight gain I used to be size 12 now I'm size 16-18!!! I always feel depressed and get very moody over little stupid things! I am coming off this and very much considering going on the copper coil as this doesn't have any hormones. Some advice if you have had problems on the pill or anything you will probably get this on the depo. Also I haven't had any periods on this which was the only good thing."


"Outstanding! Back on my feet without the steroid side effects-Much more effective then steroids."


"Awful!!! Worst acne of my life, heavy periods, weight gain, and discharge. Been taking for 3 months and stopped now for a week face is finally clearing up. Won't take it again."


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


"MAGIC. I never leave home without at least two pills in my purse. I've suffered from migraines since I was 17 (23 now, not that long but long enough) and have been on almost everything. I've been basically turned away by two neurologists because they have nothing left to try with me. I refuse to take any kind of heavy narcotic unless I am forced to go to the ER and I was finally prescribed Fioricet and it worked like no other. Instead of having to drop everything I was doing when the migraine started to lay in a dark room I was able to take 1-2 pills depending on the severity and go on with my day like nothing had happened. It's absolutely amazing. HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND"


"I took Macrobid for 7 days, and it alleviated my urianry tract infection (very happy that).   Four days after finishing the Macrobid, I started to itch all over my body from the top of my head to the soles of my feet. There's no rash present but my skin gets very sensitive and red even before I scratch (super red). Five days after taking the medication, I am experiencing tightness in my esophagus and burning; as if I had a bad case of acid reflux (I have a minor level of acid reflux). "


"I started off at 50mg, but had to move up to 150 - 200mg for it to put me to sleep, and I sleep a solid 8-9 hours easy, and hardly wake up at night.  I also take 50mg twice a day in the day time to keep me mellow (I am bipolar 1 with psychotic features/ borderline personality disorder) and to help with anxiety- it works like a charm, and does not put me to sleep.  I would like to note that I have yet to meet anyone else that takes it like this, but my psych doc says if it works, don't stop."


"It gave me a brownish dishcharge that would not go away until I pulled it out for good.  It also did not stay flush  to my cervix as I expected it would."


"I have been using it for 7 years and have not had an episode since.  I have a very mild case, but my diagnosis was more than 15 years ago, so I was concerned about the secondary progressive symptoms of MS...none to report to date.  I have found with the flu like side effects that if I take the shot about 2 hours before bed and sleep for 6 hours without interruption, then I do not suffer from any side effects.  The side effects are not as severe as in the beginning, they are just aching joints that are irritating, not "painful""


"I started using Tri Sprintec 3 months ago. Within the first week, I noticed that my face began to breakout more than usual. I am now using medicated face wash to decrease the breakouts, so I can't tell if they would still be as bad after the first month. I have also gained a noticeable amount of weight since starting the pill. I eat relatively healthy, and I workout 4-6 times a week. However, I feel extremely bloated, as if I have a whole other layer of skin on. The weight gain and the inability to lose it has been unbearable, which is why I'm switching to a lower dosage pill. Overall, Tri Sprintec wasn't all that bad - no breakthrough bleeding, no moodiness, no nausea, etc. The only complaint is that it did make me gain weight quick."


"I suffered with Obsessive compulsive disorder & generalized anxiety disorder which caused depression and stress. I came on here in June looking for answers, I used to be on Sertraline but they stopped working after I had stopped and went back on them. I thought my life was over. I got put on 20mg Prozac by my Doctor, and it is the best medicine ever, I would highly recommend it, it gave me my life back, I am so happy, no more stresses. Also I have no side effects. Give it about 6 weeks trust me and you will see how this works. Unbelievable. 10/10!"


"This DID NOT work for me. It made my stomach hurt constantly and after 2 and a half months my skin had gotten noticeably worse. This caused depression and just overall sadness. This drug hurts your stomach, and makes your acne worse. Do not recommend."


"I was taking sprintec and never had any issue there. Then I moved and the new pharmacy gave me this generic one. I thought they would be the same and I was completely wrong. I took them for three nights just to get my body used to the change. Each night the pain got worse and worse. I was waking up at 2am with terrible abdominal pains and I could not stop throwing up. I stopped taking them yesterday and today my stomach is feeling a little better. I am now going to get back on sprintec."


"This medication has greatly reduced my Multiple Sclerosis attacks. It has really helped me in that respect."


"Started phentermine March 2016 37.5 mg. One x a day.  As of April 15 no change in weight with change in eating pattern of reduction in amounts.  Started the topiramate as a mood stabilizer late march 25 mg titrating to 100 mg daily. So the combination of the two together for the two weeks the 37.5/100 has seen no weight loss effect.  Very disappointed.   Had read good things about the topiramate alone and then about the combination of the phentermine topiramate.   I eat almost no sugar, do not drink pop, eat red meat, or consume outlandish amount of calories.  The weight should be falling off."


Dextromethorphan / guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine

"In the form of Contac 400 and in my case, it stops runny nose, sneezing and blocked nose almost instantly.

The only side affect I have is a good one as it makes me wake earlier in the morning feeling great.

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"So far I would recommend taking this at night.  Instead of having insomnia it made me very sleepy."


"I began taking this medication a week ago. The first and second day were great, no noticeable side effects other than the fact that I was happy and full of energy. The third day I began noticing that my emotions were very easy coming. One sad thing would make me tear up. I also noticed weakness in my left arm. I am only 21 years old and have been on some type of antidepressant since 18 years old. This is the first to make my arm feel this way. Please let me know if anyone else has left arm weakness."


"I've only been on the patch for a couple months now but it is going well so far. The only downsides are that I had fairly heavy spotting for almost 3 weeks after my period but I haven't experienced any spotting since. The other downfall is that I get really lightheaded when I first put the patch on after my period. Other than that, there haven't been any noticeable changes"


"I started taking atenolol (25 mg) right after Thanksgiving for heart palpitations. When I saw the Dr he said I had sinus tachycardia, but I also have severe panic disorder. I can tell a big difference. I will have a palpitation every now and then but my resting heart rate is down. I haven't noticed that my anxiety is down so I still take my .25 xanax when I need it. I also haven't noticed any side effects other than a little dizziness and a little chest tightness. Its kind of been a life saver because my palpitations would put me in a panic attack. I would recommend this to anyone that would benefit from it."


"I'm on week 11 of my pack. Started off fine with no spotting. I have now been spotting with no break for the past 3 weeks. I have to wear a pantyliner everyday. Also the packaging on this brand is horrible!"


"I've been DM Type 2 for 15 years and in the last 2 years taking Levemir, Novolog and Janumet.  My last A1c was 9.1.  I started having abdominal upset and diarrhea from the Metformin in the Janumet, so my Doctor took me off of  Janumet  He started me on once weekly Trulicity (.75 mg) 2 weeks ago.  Already I've seen significant changes in my blood sugars: 110-140 (fasting) and 85-170 (post meals). As a result, I'm taking 1/2 the dosage of Levemir and less Novolog prior to meals.  I'm hoping to come off insulin.  After starting Trulicity, I had some upper abdominal soreness and stomach cramping, but those symptoms have improved.  I have NOT had any diarrhea or nausea.  My appetite has decreased because I feel full all the time.  So far so good!"


"What a nightmare! Diagnosed with Fibro 2 months ago. Was put on Cymbalta, which did nothing for me at all. Doctor switched me over to Lyrica, and the nightmare began. Three hours after the first dose, I was dizzy, nauseous, shaky, and started having trouble with my balance. I decided to try and stick it out since I had heard such great things about the medication. By the 4th day and 4th dose, I couldn't function. I couldn't walk without holding on to something (like the couch or a wall), I was so nauseous I couldn't hold down food, my head wouldn't stop spinning, and I was suicidal! When I finally realized I QUIT THE MEDICINE!"


"I have been on Yaz for 3 and a half years, and I have not had any issues. I have regular periods, I have no weird side effects. I fluctuate in weight by 5 pounds now off and on. I read all of the scary lawsuits against Yaz, talked to my doctors and the lawsuits failed to mention the other issues that girls had other then just the common factor that they were taking Yaz. PLEASE DON'T BE SCARED OF IT. I was and its a stress you don't need. I have been fine, and many others have too."


"I was given this medicine at 750 mg 4 times a day for spasms associated with spinal stenosis (narrowing of spinal cord causing major nerve pain and muscle spasms). These worked great along with Ultram! After lumber decompressive back surgery I came home from the hospital 48 hours after surgery taking only Robaxin and Ultram for the pain and could keep my pain level consistently under a 4! I had sleepy side effects for the first 2 days but was mild. I have colitis and gastritis and this medicine did not upset my stomach or cause any other side effects for me."


"I started on the shot in  May of 2017. The whole point was to control my bleeding from my fibroids. As June rolled around, I got my period, which progressed into July and August and got progressively heavier. This last month, my clots are bigger and bigger and I usually wear the 10 hour overnight pads during the day. Although they last me about an hour. It's ruined my life, my clothes, my sheets"


"Right after the first dose, I experienced the worst stomach cramps, gas, bloating...all the way into my chest. It seemed to help my sinus infection, but nothing is worth that type of pain. I couldn't keep food down, I don't have issues with acid reflux, until I started taking augmentin. I tried one more dose, before I quit and I went to my regular doctor, and he agreed that this stuff is harsh on your stomach, and changed to different antibiotic. I tried drinking a lot of water, yogurt, and I increased my intake of probiotics, but so far nothing is helping. I am hoping this horrid feeling will go away eventually."


"It has definitely helped majorly with my arm function,  my husband can tell and I can too, if I have no pills left or haven't taken them, my arms go around a little like gummy then. When I did a lot of walking, didn't care how fast I was, just happy to even be able to do it."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"I decided to do some research on Suprep.  Saw a lot of positive and negative comments.  But one positive comment caught my attention.   This person mentioned using Berry flavored Propel water.  I decided to give this a try with my first dose.  So I bought some and made sure it was very cold.   I mixed it with the first bottle of Suprep, plugged my nose and downed it fast.  I was surprised it was not bad, yes I could taste that salty taste afterwards but I washed it down with the remaining 6 ounces of Propel and then finished the next two 16oz glasses of water in an hour.  It kicked in about hour & a half later (bathroom trips about every 30 min).  Next morning was easier, and procedure went very well, Good till 2026!"


"I took the Ella pill maybe 17hrs after unprotected sex around mid Nov 2015 I had a slight stomach ache but that's it. two weeks later my period came on time (unlike the plan b which my period came 3 days early with that) but it was a normal 5 days period. Even in Dec2015 my period came on time but with minor cramps and I usually have painful cramps. Jan2016 my period came 6days late and last 9days a little heavier but still no cramps Feb2016 I didn't have a period all month finally came March 9th and I'm in the 13day in this cycle but not heavy at all, I guess it's catching up. But still better than plan b which completely messed up my cycle and cause me to have low iron from heavy bleeding and blood loss"


"Suffered for 4 years in a row from a very strong cluster headache, the doctors prescribed all sorts of medications, from migraine medications to steroids based medications, until I met a brilliant neurologist, who successfully diagnosed my case as Cluster Headache, and after 2 month using Verapamil   the headache disappeared for 3 consecutive years, I still suffer from mild attacks every now and then, but it is not comparable in intensity and frequency with my previous state, in brief, Verapamil is magical in healing cluster headache,"


"I suffered for many years with painful and frequent urinating. I went to many doctors who kept telling me it was a UTI, although each time the tests were always negative. They kept just saying maybe whatever medications I was taking were probably just counteracting the results. I lived on AZO. Finally, my gynecologist decide to do some other tests and found I had Interstitial Cystitis, and this was in 2009. I was so relieved to finally have an answer! I was then prescribed Elmiron. I have been taking it almost 4 years now and it's helped me immensely! I am still at 3 pills a day, some days I can get by with just 1 or 2 pills depending on what I eat and drink. And although it is expensive, it is so worth it. I am just so thankful to be on the right track!"


"I have also used Lithium to control my cluster headaches. I usually start on a high dose of predinisone until the Lithium kicks in. It literally has been  a "job" and "life" saver."


"If you are reading this the night before you are going to get skyla put in, STOP READING NOW. Every woman is different so how you react will more than likely not be the same as these horror stories you see on here. I made the mistake of reading these and I was so nervous for my appointment.  I'll admit, the insertion was extremely painful but only lasted less than a minute. I was lightheaded and my legs were numb for about 5 minutes but I was able to drive myself home. I had some cramping afterwards but nothing too severe. Some ibuprofen every 4 hours made them go away. I got mine put in 2 days ago and my cramps have completely gone away. I'm looking forward to seeing how this works for me! Don't let the negative comments steer you away."


"This medication has been a miracle. My migraines have been disabling to the point where I could not turn my neck and I could not stand up. With this medication, I can live my life. I am on 150 mg a day. Thank you topamax!"


"This is great for general anxiety. Calms you down fairly quickly and makes you "zoned out", mildly sedated and definitely less anxious. Not as strong as a benzo and will not stop a panic attack, but is great for when you are feeling panicky or generally anxious. Another plus is that it is not addictive. Absolutely no withdrawal symptoms whatsoever. This DEFINITELY raises my resting pulse about 15 beats per minute and also raises diastolic blood pressure about 10 points even at a small dose. Even with these raises, mine is still within normal range, but just a word of caution."


"Lexapro helped me in many ways back in 2009. I suffered with anxiety for awhile before I sought professional help. After many exhausting trips to urgent cares and emergency rooms, it was time to address my anxiety head on. After a trip to an urgent care in San Diego, a doctor prescribed me 10 0.25mg of Xanax. He said I should try it out to help ease my anxiety. Xanax worked wonders but I knew that it wasn't safe for long term use. I eventually got a new prescription from my primary for a 30 day supply of 0.25mg of Xanax. I used it very sparingly and it took almost three months to finish the 30 day supply. My anxiety was still horrible and I was becoming too reliant on Xanax. I needed help fast! That's when Lexapro changed my life."


"I have been on birth control since I was 10 because of chronic migraines. When I had it put in it stung for like 10 min then nothing. I have my period once a month from 3-5 days. Very light. No weight gain and it has helped me lose weight. I am not sleepy and I do not have my migraines anymore. Yay no hospital visits. It cost as much as regular pills for 3 years. The only difference is that you do not have to remember to take a pill daily. Everyone's body reacts different and mine likes the Nexplanon."


"On otezla for a short time 4 weeks must come off it because of surgery right shoulder rotator cuff. Up to this point minor side effects but did cause some sleep issues which could also be contributed my upcoming surgery. Had such good results with Biologicals for 15 yrs. until they lost there effectiveness. Now as I get older 67 would like to try something less immunosuppressive. Not encouraged by comments I read. But everyone is different so I will stick it out for four months"


"It is hard to judge this drug with others since it is the only drug I have used.  Having said that, it works.  My focus is better while I do not experience the same racing heart beats when stressed, and  I rush less.  Best of all, I finally quit smoking and this drug helps immensely with that.  I do not experience side effects, it helped to stablize my weight and enhanced sexual feelings.  My doctor reassured me that it is safe and I can continue to take it.
Most anti depressents are seratonin uptakes but this is a dopamine uptake.  My theory is we lose dopamine with age."


"6 weeks of constant bathroom use, oily skin that cause clogged glands in my eyes, terrible body stiffness and aches..no energy, fatigue... But HEY it did lower my triglycerides from 231 to 230--all while raising my total cholesterol 21 points, lowering my hdl by 2 points, and raising my ldl by 23 points. Also raised my blood sugar a bit too. So in summary in 6 weeks of suffering just to be in worst health. I would give this medication a 0 if I could"


"40lbs in 8 weeks, stopped the cravings , I don't feel addicted to food since I started taking it, for me it has been a miracle."


"I first went on Lexapro 10mg in 2010. I was previously on Paxil and Klonipin and while they weren't too bad I wasn't myself. I switched to Lexapro 10mg and it immediately helped me. I felt great except for some weight gain. In 2012 I began to get depressed and than due to some high stress situations I had a small panic attack which then followed with the return of GAD. My doctor increased the dosage to 20mg and also added Klonipin. This only made we feel worse. I finally switched to Effexor and Remeron which was better but not great. last year I decided to give Lexapro another shot and it's been 5 months that I've been on it. Unfortunately I have also had to take Adivan and the experience has been horrible. This week I will switch to Zoloft"


"I've had it for two year now. It works great, I haven't had any surprise pregnancies... But, I have gained 40 lbs since  then despite exercising a 3-5 times a week and controlled eating habits. The first few months I felt really fatigued and got a lot of large acne flare ups and my appetite increased like crazy - I was never satisfied/full. I gained 10 lbs those first few months. I've had no bleeding at all, which was nice. Those are my only complaints. I will be getting off the shot bc with all my physical activity and limited eating, I still gain weight :("


"Tried it ... suggest when one are not so tired from work, take it will perform better than having a tiring day and takes it. Well, it does had great effect on it. As a 44yo man, I tried it on one day as I do not have a lot of work in the morning. Meet gf in the mid afternoon after 2 hours of food consumption as instructed.. great work out with my girl. Have 3 times within an hour plus and I still wana keep going for fourth shot but my girl already burn out... I believe a good rest before work out do wonders"


"This is my 3rd day being on Pristiq and I'm not sure what to think about it yet. I've been really nervous and antsy feeling. I've also had some blurred vision. I'm hoping these side effects will pass soon so that I can get the full benefit of this medication."


"I was given this to help as a sleep aid. I lost my infant daughter couple weeks ago"


"Couldn't make it without it. I had a broken neck and torn ligaments 30 years ago."


"Well I've had the mirena for about 2 months. I'm 22, no kids. I have tried different pills but I was horrible about remembering. The insertion of the mirena was really painful. I have had kidney stones and insertion wasn't quite as bad as that. After 2 days of horrible cramping it went away. After 3 weeks of spotting/ bleeding I stopped and have not had any period since. I do have cramps sometimes. I have not gained or lost any weight. No hair loss. No changes in acne. The only thing I've noticed is that I now have lots
 of little fine hairs all over my chin and side of my face. Way more than before. Not a huge deal, but annoying. My boyfriend can not feel it at all and my sex drive is the same. So far I love it."


"Very very happy. Only one shot a day & this stuff is smooth. Don't have to take as much apidra. Been taking it since 12/6/15 . Already reduced my total insulin intake from 48-50 units to just 40. Only take 30 Tresiba in morning & if blood sugar is 70-100 hardly no need for apidra with my normal breakfast. Probably will slowly come down on Tresiba. This is a breakthrough."


"Does not help with RSD or CRPS very much but it does help for insomnia."


"I'm currently on day 6 of not smoking. Day 3 was the worst day of all but I stayed busy and worked through it. Quitting smoking isn't easy. I tried everything on my own and almost quit trying until my doctor gave me the Bupropion.

Bupropion has helped tremendously but I still went through withdrawals and  I still had to apply the effort to want to quit and do my part to say no to the cravings, and i have to work through the emotional side of day 3 and finding new things to do with my free time.
Once you make it past day 3 everyday gets easier and easier. You just have to be determined you want to quit then work to achieve your goal."


"I have previously been on yasmin for around 8 years. Before this, I was taking Dianette. Yes, the yasmin pill was an effective treatment for controlling my acne, but I didn't realise whilst taking it that I was actually suffering from side effects. These included a huge appetite, constant fatigue, migraines, mild depression, anxiety, mood swings, and the rare side effect of excessive sweating. I have since come off the pill now for 4 months and all these issues have slowly resolved, although the depression and anxiety increased for 2 months after coming off. My acne has returned with vengeance at the age of 28 and my hair has thinned a lot because of all the hormonal changes. DON'T TAKE IT! YOU WILL PROBABLY REGRET IT IN THE LONG RUN!"


"This shot has caused me so many issues. I got it only once. Before the shot, I had abnormally heavy periods that lasted 6 days, and to be honest I'd rather go back to that. My body has had so many issues. The first month, things were fine. The only issues I had within the first month was headaches and nausea (the nausea got EXTREMELY severe at times, I actually had to grip onto my boyfriend just to get stable or lie on the floor). Then came the second month, EXCESSIVE SPOTTING. I also got major depression and hated everyone. I am currently on my third month of the shot and I am still spotting heavily, and sometimes bleeding. Due to the shot, I am now anemic and facing heading to the ER, but I can't because I do not have insurance."


"I was on this for awhile, then I started to break out with zits uncontrollably like I was a teenager again.  NOT my cup of tea."


"great product no acne or wrinkles"


"I've been getting moderate migraines and missing school because of them and they were causing a lot of stress and my grades were dropping. Now I take amitriptyline 10mg morning and night and if I didn't have much sleep or other problems I get these pseudo migraines which feel similar without being miserable and having a lot of pain and symptoms. I used to get migraines from too little fluids so I don't know if the medicines are causing the dry mouth or if I have it anyway. I don't get sleepiness during the day, but I do get 9 1/2 hrs to sleep (I'm a teenager and I need that much sleep). It also helped me with social anxiety which I've dealt with all my life. Only problem is if I skip a night dose, I wake up feeling stressed and headachy."