"I have felt horrible for ten years since they removed my thyroid. I was told I didn't metabolize Synthroid properly. My doctor tried everything with negative results. I recently came across a published paper on the NIH website and it mentioned Tirosint. My doctor had never heard of it but she was willing to give it a try. That was two months ago and I have never felt better. I know the drug is expensive but there is a manufacturers coupon online. I ended up paying $35.00 but I would gladly pay full price. That's how good it is!!!!"


"HATE IT, placed as told and kept slipping out and no matter how I placed it it would never stay. As soon as I would walk I could feel it and I hate the feeling tried fitting it over my cervix and was painful for a bit and .... It slipped !!! I tried for 2 days and have to say worse thing ever I'm going back on my mirena!! I'm over it moving, slipping, falling out in my sleep, my gut aches, headaches and over all frustration and the cost was a waste of my money! I suggest to not get it and go for the pill or mirena instead"


"I've been on the patch for almost 5 years now and it's amazing. I tried the pill before but always forgot to take it, the patch is perfect since you change it weekly. I haven't noticed any side effects whatsoever, the only downside I ever remember is the first couple months it was really annoying and itchy, but now I never even notice it. And sometimes it starts to peel off in the shower, but in the time I've been on it I've only had patches fall completely off twice, so overall this thing is an effective lifesaver. It has never failed me."


"This drug helped eliminate my panic attacks and also keeps me calm throughout the day. Haven't had tachycardia a while. Currently taking 12.5. I definitely recommend atenolol for anxiety."


"Nardil is an amazing drug. I honestly do not know where I would be without it. I wish more doctors would be willing to prescribe it to people."


""Duragesic" is an excellent chronic pain medication:  no euphoric issues following the first couple weeks of use and initial body adjustment, etc., steady pain relief with minimal "Ups and Downs" in effectiveness (i.e., break through pain).  However, myself, as with many users, find that it is necessary to change the patch every 48 hours, vs. the potential 72 hours (i.e., obviously this is with your doctor's approval). Also, putting the patch on takes a degree of practice and again, as with many, find it necessary to cover it with an approved "3M Tegaderm Cover"  to prevent premature loss of adhesion. "


"My wife was on continuous patches and she has breakthrough bleeding 365 days a year, nausea, throwing up, headaches, lower sex drive and extreme pain in her stomach which had her wake up in her sleep and crying out in pain especially during her period when not doing the 4th week.  The doctors didn't know what it was so they gave her an unconfirmed diagnosis because they couldn't confirm anything else but she's decided to discontinue the patch and so far all of the above side effects have subsided almost completely.  "


"I have a double whammy: I have interstitial cystitis (which feels like a constant bladder infection), and on top of that I'm prone to actual bladder infections. I've learned to be able to tell the difference between a bladder infection and a cystitis flare up. I have A LOT of drug allergies and can not take sulfa drugs or Cipro, which are commonly prescribed for bladder infections. Keflex has been the ONLY antibiotic that I can take that doesn't give me any side effects AND gets rid of the infection. It's saved my bacon on numerous occasions. I also prophylactically take Acidophilus orally and douche with plain yogurt to avoid yeast infections. It all works like a charm. I have NEVER had a bad side effect from Keflex."


"I took Anafranil for only 3 months, it completely cured my 30  year obsessive compulsive disorder.  Free of OCD for 15 years."


"I was taking  victoza for about 3 weeks and lost 15 lbs  was happy with it  no real side effects until I took a siezure (never had one before) none of the doctors could tell me if it was the victoza that caused the siezure so I'm back on it since a week and I'm feeling ok at .06 I will increase the dose slowly  I need to lose at least 50 lbs or more would be great . I'm kinda scared but I'll give it another try  ....... has anyone else had a siezure?"


Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

"I have been on this for a month and have had a horrible experience with my mood change, I have always been a happy person, and now for the last week I am so depressed and I am constantly feeling a nervous feeling in my gut, like anxiety. I had a baby 2 months ago, and even through my pregnancy never felt any mood swings or depression. I talked to my doctor and have decided to stop this birth control. Hope it'll fix this sad feeling."


"10 times better than suboxone!"


"I have been getting viral hives over the last 6 months. I went and saw an allergist (who diagnosed me) and he recommends this instead of Benadryl. For me it hasn't helped. I guess I'm not as lucky as the others here."


"I started lexapro after 3 years of severe anxiety and panic attacks pretty much daily. I was so terrified to take anything fearing it would make it worse or make me crazy. But my anxiety pushed me to major depression from my irrational fears. I kept thinking it's gonna get so bad I'm gonna end up losing my job and becoming homeless. Reviews from others scared me also. Finally I told myself it couldn't get any worse than this. Well it's been 2 weeks and I haven't felt that horrible "dread" feeling. I'm way less anxious. It's pretty much saved me. There are side effects.  Tolerable though. Nausea and headaches the first few days. It also causes bad urinary retention and sweating. But to me,they're worth not feeling the way I did."


Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation

"I have had no problems with this drug, and have experienced a lot less bruising since on this drug, as opposed to taking warfarin."


"I began taking Lamictal for lower body spasticity due to an injury to my CNS. My neurologist decided to try Lamictal in order to prevent these seizure-like episodes from occurring daily, and it worked; however, it made an even bigger impact on my mental and emotional state. At 19, I've dealt with depression, severe anxiety, and irritability for approximately 5 years now, and the stability I gained from taking this medication (for convulsions!) has absolutely changed my life."


"I have been taking Ambien for about a year now.  I have two sleep problems:  I have difficulty falling asleep and 2) when I do manage to fall asleep, I usually wake up about 2 hours later and can't get back to sleep.

I haven't noticed Ambien having any effect at all on the first problem.  (It's 7:40 am as I write this, and I haven't been to bed yet.)  But it does help with the second.  When I finally do manage to get to sleep, I usually sleep for a good 7 or 8 hours.

Different people respond to this medication in different ways.  Be very careful about taking it until you know how it affects you."


"Vimpat is highly effective at controlling my seizures. It causes dizziness at high doses, but this improves when lowering the dose of Lamictal, and greatly lowering the dose of primidone, which also causes dizziness. Vimpat is more effective at controlling partial seizures at high doses when it is nearly a primary medicine. My MD was the Director of Research in the Vimpat study. I have less dizziness at 600 mg/day when doses of other anti-epileptic drugs are lowered."


"Wellbutrin XL has been great for me. I have been on it for a few months and have completely noticed the difference in my lifestyle and my libido. My doctor was giving me samples of the brand name but she ran out and my insurance wouldn't cover the brand.  My Copay for the brand was $1300.00   I could NOT afford that so she reluctantly put me on the generic. It was HORRIBLE. Worst experience of my life. Worst side effects ever. Luckily I came across another Pharmacy and they fill your Wellbutrin brand name for $50 a month. It's been great! Back on Wellbutrin and feeling amazing!!"


"Tramadol 100mg as needed works very well for with my ghost pain that I experience in my left index finger and thumb that was amputated with a table saw. It does not help with my chronic intractable sciatica which I have to use stronger drugs for.  At the same time the stronger narcotics ( morphine ER 100mg and percocet 10/325mg ) don't help with my ghost pain."


"I have had positive experience with the patch, I also have to say that the patch has helped my neuropathy pain in feet and hands and that I have to say it has helped my restless leg syndrome. I have had more comfort with the patch with all three conditions.  The maker of the patch should look into using it for neuropathy and restless legs syndrome also.  I have tried other medications but the patch has helped my pain relief and relief of other conditions."


"I got the birth control in March 2015 and it is now almost June 2015. I have either been spotting with cramps 90% of the time. The only good thing about it is it prevents me from getting pregnant... Really hate this stuff."


"This pill seriously works. If you were in the same position as me, you're sitting on this website reading the reviews and hoping the pill is working. My boyfriend and I had sex on the 12th when the condom broke. He was able to buy the pill the 14th some 50 hours after. I took it asap. I was very tired and felt nauseous and dizzy every so often after I took it. started spotting on the 19th and now it's the 20th and I just woke up with my period. The 50 dollars spent on buying the pill is much better than risking having a baby."


"If you can stand the burning sensation, then its all worth it. It's the only thing that helps my migraines. I used to get them for days on end and I don't get them so often anymore, I also add a trip to the chiropractor as well."


"First just to comment on the medicine itself, I was taking 500mg pills every 12 hours for 7 days. I did not get to finish. The medicine is amazing! The smell and discharge were gone within the 1st two pills. The worst part were the side effects and this is why I didn't finish. I was constantly vomiting and could not sleep at all. Every time I tried to eat or drink anything I threw it right up. I also experienced diarrhea but that was not nearly as bad as the vomiting. I quit on day 4 because I couldn't bare the side effects, but the medicine itself is really a life saver!"


"This has definitely helped my irritable bowel syndrome symptoms which are horrible gas pain, and foul smelling flatulence. It is not perfect and I did go off it to try Linzess but that did not work at all so went back to Librax. I have started adding Miralax and Citrucel because I think this IBS may be constipation related. I take 2-3 per day."


"On my second day one pill gonna wait to weigh myself at my next appointment, this with a cup of coffee in the morning gets me going I've just been real thirsty, but I can already tell my appetite is gone brought 5 pieces of pizza for lunch at work I barely finished my second slice, walked right by the sweets at work and they did not appeal to me what so ever when normally I'd be grabbing at least a few. Hope it keeps up it's all mind and self control"


"I was in bad shape for 5 and 1/2 years when I was prescribed Lexapro. Uncontrollable crying, going into fits, breaking things. Flying off the handle for no reason. Two weeks on Lexapro and I had everything under control until the day my doctor wouldn't refill my script until I went to see him. I didn't have time for a visit so I just did without it. On about the 3rd day I was feeling strange, off balance, light headed, kind of fuzzy. 4th day when I turned my head I felt like I was in an old time movie, click-click-click. I went to the doctor, told him I wasn't feeling well, he didn't tell me why I was feeling like that but to take my Lexapro and I would feel better."


"I felt Levitra was amazing!! I had mild erectile dysfunction (ED). A 10mg dose was probably more than I needed, the benefit was 12-16 hrs. I'm 48, 5'10" 160lbs, good shape, no other medical problems. The product took effect in minutes!!

Even if you have mild ED, see your doctor and try Levitra. You won't believe the results."


"The first 3 days of taking this I was having hot flashes and felt nauseous from the taste of the pills. So I ate a lot of throat lozenges to try and get rid of the taste. I would wake up in the middle of the night because I could taste it still. I have one more day left to take the medicine. Sinus is gone which is fantastic. Doctor told me to take probiotics everyday or I could get a yeast infection. I took probiotics everyday and towards the end of taking these pills I had a little painful urinating and now I think I have a yeast infection."


"Although it will relieve or ease the vertigo I hate to take it because I "lose the day" - one pill will have side effects for about 8 hours. I am unable to leave the house or drive. I never take more than one in 24 hours, and as few days as absolutely necessary. I am 83 years old."


"I am 23 and took ortho tri cyclen lo (OTCL) for about 5 or 6 years. I started taking it to regulate my cycle, for lighter periods, less cramping and all the other positives the pill boasts (and got it!). I am a pretty emotional gal and this seemed to somewhat help. At worst I would say it had no effect on my mood swings but at least it did not make them worse.  over the time I took the pill i gained weight and my boobs grew a cup and 1/2, but i would not blame the weight gain on the pill. OTCL even has cute little cases that you can get from the website for free which i liked and used. I would have stayed on OTCL if I was better about taking it on time and if it were not so expensive ($50 retail, $10-30 w/ insurance)"


"Aleve PM was wonderful in helping me sleep.  I had a lot of pain after a fall.  What I did not realize was that it was seriously affecting my brain function.  After a couple of night of taking Aleve PM, I could barely function at work.  For example, I needed to take notes at a meeting.  When I reviewed the notes the next day, some of the entries just did not make sense.  I then read an article that said that Aleve PM could cause a 'brain fog' in people over 60 (I'm 74).  After one night's sleep without Aleve (not a 'good' night's sleep) I noticed a huge improvement in my cognitive ability.  Anyway, I ended up tossing out the pills."


"I have experienced increasing neck pain over the last 3 years with the last year being marked by going through a bottle of 160 count Advil every month and a half.  Neck pain would lead to muscle tightness which led to headaches and it was rare that I could go through a day without popping a 6-12 over the counter pain relievers/anti-inflammatory pills.

I have been on Mobic for a month now and thus far no noticeable side effects - and the lid has stayed on the bottle of Advil since day 1 of the prescription."


"I took this from age 16 to 27, when I got married. Now I'm 36, and my husband and I have tried for 10 years and I can't get pregnant. My periods have been torture since I quit taking it. It is nothing unusual for me hurt so bad within the first 48 hours of starting my period, I wind up passing out on my cold tile floor naked in a puddle of sweat. I've spent a fortune trying to get pregnant, or at least find some reason behind the crippling effects of my period, which comes every 18 to 21 days. Maybe ortho isn't to blame, but I can't help but wonder if my inability to have a child is related in some way."


"I was prescribed this medication after having my wisdom teeth extracted.  I'm taking it every 3 hours for pain as directed by my doctor, and am finding it especially effective when combined with a normal dose of ibuprofen every 6 hours.  Since Meperitab kicks in almost immediately (10-20 minutes) and wears off just as suddenly, the ibuprofen helps to cover the gap."


"Nuvaring is very convenient to use but after 3 years, I am finally getting off of it. I get major mood swings, anxiety, depression, leg cramps and not interested in sex. At first I did not think it was the Nuvaring causing this, but after reading reviews, I can relate to a lot of women! It was very convenient but I will be changing to another method."


"Taking 10mg for OCD and social phobia with very satisfactory results. Only side effects I've experienced are loss of appetite and mild forgetfulness. I have not experienced a loss of sexual desire, in fact my libido has increased somewhat."


"My high functioning autistic son was placed on this medication to help control his anger and aggression. Instead it has made him worse. The only positive effect of this medication is that it helps him sleep past 5am. His anger and aggression and impulsiveness are just out of control. He was then put on Vyvanse to help with ADHD and there are no changes worth noting."


"I have been on Yaz for over a year now and I love it. I have not gained any weight. I don't feel moody or 'off'. I actually feel great! I feel like my moods and PMDD are more under control then ever. I used to get very emotional while having my period and now I feel normal. I don't have cramps or feel tired while on my period and it is very light and last only 2 or 3 days!"


"Very good results for my mom w/vascular dementia figure it gave 3-4 more years with her still cognitive some can take w/results some not so much we were able to travel better after this medication for sure"


"This birth control did it's job, that was the only good thing about it though. It gave me extreme nausea to the point where I didn't even want to see or smell food. It gave me terrible migraines a few hours after I took it every single day. It made my mouth dry and I couldn't self lubricate which was a bit annoying. I used to be very into sex, but once I was on it for a few weeks, my sex drive completely went away. My acne cleared up which was an extreme plus. I'd get 1-3 zits whenever I had my period. My period was always regular before I went on it then once I took the pills, I always got my period at the end of the pill cycle. It was an okay birth control, but I probably just reacted badly with it."


"Iv been on depo for 3 years , and I can say its better than other birth controls you deffanitly won't get pregnant its probly hard to conceive even after you stop getting it. I have gained about 35 lbs mostly always hungry. I get acne on an off an have mood swings . I'm thinking about getting off of it cus I heard it decreases bone mass an putting that in your body for long time can't be healthy"


"A great complement for my Proventil inhaler. Gets rid of the asthma when the rescue inhaler does not do its job."


"I've had nexplanon since July of 2016. I had it inserted a month after I had my baby. I think I bled for an additional month and that's not including my post partum bleeding, so I was going to get it removed but my doctor prescribed me 800mg ibuprofin and I was instructed to take 1 three times a day for 5 days and it stopped my bleeding, then the same thing happened a few months later and I did the same thing. It's convenient but my mood swings are a horrendous!  I feel bad for my loved ones seriously.. I'm constantly walking around with a brick on my shoulder !!!"


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"First bottle all the disgusting that most everyone says; plus chills and nausea. Then read here about straws & lemons (had none).  SECOND bottle used the straw; yes bypasses most of the mouth surface.  I drank 1/3 thru straw and immediately swished my mouth with BLACK coffee & spit & swished with MINT mouthwash & spit. Two more rounds of straw drinking & swish & spit. For me, TOTALLY worked; NO DISGUSTING TASTE. Sipped the additional water for an hour vs drinking it all down quickly like 1st bottle (no nausea or chills 2nd time). DO SOMETHING TO CLEAR YOUR MOUTH BETWEEN ROUNDS OF DRINKING THE MED.  8 stars for 2nd bottle & that I was 100% cleaned for colonoscopy per Dr.  When you can see thru to white toilet bowl; you are sure you are empty!"


"After two days on Protonix (for GERD associated with adult-onset asthma) I ended up in the emergency room with extremely high blood pressure, fast, pounding pulse, severe headache, and severe anxiety. "


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"I have taken Bydureon for four weeks. My initial injection was done at the doctor's office with a nurse standing by. I had a few moments of nausea, but they were rare and far between. My nausea would only get worse the day before I took the next dose. When I took my third dose however, I got the worse burning rash that grew to the size of a dollar bill. It still hasn't completely gone away. My doctor suggested changing the site of the injection. Within an hour of the fourth injection (on my thigh) a burning rash appeared. The doctor is switching me to Victoza. Other than the rash. I lost 10 pounds in the first two weeks because of lost of appetite."


"I've been talking it for about 3 years and it works great."


"I have taken 200mg twice daily for several years. My Dr. keeps trying to lower my dose to once a day. I have tried & found my mobility is severely compromised. I don't seem to have any side effects and it works for me."


"DO NOT TAKE THIS PILL...!!
IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS PLAY IT SAVE!!!
THIS PILL gave me brain fog after only a few days... my pain INCREASED!!!! I was in so much pain my husband couldn't touch me!! Pain from head to toe... when I stopped taking it, within one day I was back to my normal  fibromyalgia pain ..,
 I was starting to think being dead would be better than feeling like that all the time !!
BE VERY CAREFUL!!!"


"I have age-related low T ( age 69). Turns back the clock to about 40 (mentally maybe 18. I see beautiful women everywhere.) Enables me to retain the active life I want for sports, sex and creative enthusiasm in my work. The procedure is briefly painful with an antibiotic shot on one side and anesthesia shot before the pellets. Some slight ache at the site for a few days and a small lump that owly disappears over 3-4 months. My very careful urologist repeats labs for T levels and PSA for safety and medical necessity before each repeat. Medicare covers only 6 pellets every 90 days. I pay $4-500 for an extra 4. Well worth it to me to get back the life I want."


"The taste is dreadful. I actually couldn't get the last swallow of the first dose down, but did get the 32 ounces of water down over a period of time. I am very thin, so drinking all of this took time. It took me 45 minutes to get the first dose down, seriously it made me want to hurl. Then it took the prep about 2 hours to start working.....as I type this it is still working and it's been close to an hour now. To borrow a line from the movie, "Bridesmaids", "it's pouring out of me like molten lava!" So yes, this definitely works. Not looking forward to the next dose and praying it doesn't take so long to work."


"Have only been on Tikosyn for five days now (first three while in hospital). Writing this at 2:00 AM, so having some insomnia issues, and slight pain in chest upon deep breaths. First two doses did not cardiovert me, so had cardioversion via paddle, which got me back to sinus rhythm very easily, perhaps because of Tikosyn on board. Had previously gone out of sinus rhythm 19 days after successful ablation, with much post-surgical complications, which is probably why I didn't stay in sinus. Have yet to give this a really good test by exerting myself, maybe too soon yet, so don't know if I'll ever be able to be as active as I was. Other Tikosyn side effects so far - heart rate seems a bit rapid and get winded more easily. Will report back."


"Been on Lexapro for 3 days now and feel pretty good.  Side effects:  insomnia and minor joint pain.  Had headache and tremors but those are going away.  Diagnosed:  GAD and mild depression."


"I was diagnosed with HLA-B27  (a specific protein on your white blood cells that can be a sign of autoimmune disease) Dr told me I had Psoriatic Arthritis gave me a starter pack of Otezla took for 12 days , which all of stiffness and joint pain left, I am also on Phentermine and Topimirate for weight loss, so I didn’t experience any headache, however I did get somewhat depressed and no energy to do anything, I ran out of the starter pack had to get another but was off of it for 3 days, while off of it I noticed my mood was better and back to normal, but this morning oh my all my stiffness and pain are back so I am goin back on the new starter pack and try to deal with mood thing because this pain is crazy, I also do have a sinus head cold that I have had for 4 days but I kinda chalked that off to the time of year and weather!"


"I have been on temazepam for years..due to bipolar. .I am currently on 60mg, wich is a little higher than usually recommended. Usually 30-45mg. Is basic for those serious up all nighters..but it does help sleep and help with bad dreams.."


"Good experience with this antibiotic no diarrhea, or any other side effects unlike amoxicillin and others. It is also working excellently on clearing my tonsils."


"I have been searching for a medication for 10 years that would work. Thank goodness for this one. FINALLY"


"I have had depression and anxiety panic disorder, suicidal thoughts and post traumatic stress disorder for about 25 years. I've tried pretty much every medicine you can think of for these conditions. When I started on Saphris I started feeling better after the fourth day. I actually felt a little manic because I was cleaning my house like a normal person. I thought this could be it. Finally. It has been a miracle for me, I have nothing negative to say about this medicine it's wonderful. "


"My 8 year old son was diagnosed with bipolar affective disorder and is on 300mg twice daily and clondine twice daily and has improved with his rages and outburst . I am impressed because his first meds were not working at all."


"I started Savella May 25th with the titration pack. Side effects not bad. When I got to 100mgs my pulse and blood pressure shot up. I felt odd. I had been trying not to take any other pain medicines including Advil or Tylenol to gauge its effectiveness. I talked with my doctor and started the titration again. It has definitely decreased my pain and I got rid of my fibromyalgia fog, which has been great, but I seem to be unable to tolerate the 100mg dose as my BP and Pulse are elevated again. I am very disappointed. I will keep trying."


"This medicine works very well for me. I have not experienced any side affects. I have been taking this medicine for two years and I am very grateful my Doctor prescribed it."


"My last pregnancy I had morning sickness the whole time. I took zofran, but this time its not recommended. So my doc gave me diclegis. I've been on it for about 4weeks and I can't even get out of bed. I'm having constant headaches and can't stand up without wanting to pass out. The morning sickness went away for a few days and is now back with a vengeance. I stopped last night to see if I could focus a little more today. My toddler is running circles around me and its not fair to her that mommy can't function. I wouldn't try this unless you can't keep anything down at all."


"I could even last two days with the Xulane.

I had the Evra patch years ago and liked it so I thought I'd give this patch a try.

Literally after have it on for a couple of hours I got a migraine and then woke up to medium-severe cramps that lasted all day along with the headaches and then nausea. I literally felt sick to my stomach. After taking it off I was able to feel a little better, no more major cramps but still feel sick. Hoping this goes away soon.

I'm absolutely done with BC. Rather be celibate.

Oh and I forgot to mention I literally gained 3/4lbs within 2 damn days"


"This drug is the devil.Its evil! Some drugs are not for everyone and this one is not for me! Be careful."


"My legs and lower back were in pain for 2 days."


"Yes..... It's works I did pills to heroin blah blah. Most hectic, boring life ever. Anyways methadone has helped me so much but it's not up to methadone to do all the work you have to drop any or all friends whom still use. As well as make methadone the only medication beside prescribed ones of course but yes you have stop using. I know because people whom say it's addictive it's true anything that makes the body feel better is going to be. Just know don't be stupid and go over 100 mg because the higher you go the harder it will be to come down. The rule is it you used for 10 years use methadone for 5years. I started 30mg went to 80mg and now I'm 6 Month away from my goal. Anybody whom states that it doesn't work lies and is using while on it."


"I have Lyme Disease so I got a yeast Infection from antibiotic usage. My yeast infection is nothing like you will find. Basically just feels like rug burn on the head of my penis. Unfortunately it rubs in my underwear when I walk around so its VERY ANNOYING. I was given Diflucan and it gave me head pressure so they gave Ketoconazole and its my second/third day on it. I have NOT seen any substantial improvements. Yes its helped but this should work faster."


"This med really kills the depression and anxiety I have had for years. The best advice I can give is if it doesn't seem to be working, try switching to the brand name.  Generic versions don't seem to work as well."


"Very bad did not work at all made me sick"


"Works very well for me. Stopped not only the urgency, 24/7 leaking and spasms but also the aching in my back, lower abdomen and bladder."


"It really helped. Works really fast."


"I've been taking it for about 6 weeks. I've lost 7 lbs so fast.  The fatigue is awful though.  Yes,  I'm finally sleeping all night,  but I'm still tired all day.  I'm going to continue to take it as long as I keep seeing the weight drop. It's not going to make you drop 10 lbs a week. You also have to be in the right mindset to be ready to eat better also."


"No problems with Vagifem. After using Yuvafem for a couple of weeks I started getting a discharge and feeling like I had an infection with burning and itching. It feels as if I am allergic to something in the drug. Going back to Vagifem."


"I went on DEPO a few years ago for about 1.5 years.  Before my cramps were so bad, I couldn't function for days. When I went on DEPO, it stopped my periods and cramping completely and drastically improved my quality of life. I went off the DEPO, because my fiance was stationed overseas and there was no point to be on it if he would not be around for a couple years. I went back on it in December 2015 a month before he was coming home. It was TERRIBLE!!!! I would have my period for 3 consecutive weeks. I would be good for 1 week and then it would start again. It was so frequent that I wouldn't even trust the week I didn't have it. I went off of it in December 2016. I will NEVER go back on DEPO"


"I had implanon fitted on the 1st July this year after having my first baby in February, and it has been nothing but bother for me! I can feel it at all times, even when I'm not moving my arm. It is so uncomfortable and I have bled heavily every day since having it in! So up to now there has been no point in having it, as we cant have sex if I'm bleeding. I have also had headaches, which I NEVER suffer from usually but, unlike many others, I have not gained weight. I have actually lost weight since having it in, making me clinically underweight, which is another reason for the removal. I am getting it removed tomorrow afternoon."


"I quit on day 8 like you are supposed to.  However, at around 3pm on day 9 I felt like I was having a panic attack, so I smoked.  That night I stopped and bought a pack of cigarettes but didn't smoke them amazingly.  However, I had 1 cigarette a day for the next 2 weeks.  Then, on day 23 I just didn't want one anymore.  Day 24 I was scared I would have another panic attack being 2 days with no cigs, but guess what...no panic attack.  For me continuing to smoke that 1 cig a day helped tremendously with actually quitting, the withdrawal was much less.  To avoid nausea drink 8oz before and 8oz after taking your pill and make sure you eat before taking it."


"5 years smoke free on August 1, 2013."


"So it's officially been 1 week since I've been on Phentermine 37.5. I've lost 9 lbs. so far. My confidence is building, I started at 195.1 and am down to 186.1! I did work out a little just doing some home exercises, and eating right and counting calories as well. I wanted to Lose 55 lbs...46 to go!"


"Only the 4th day and can't sleep due to rapid heart rate and high blood pressure. Very dizzy and nauseous. Panic attacks due to the side effect of this drug. Feel terrible."


"This drug seems to have helped. I've just gone up to 225mg. Profuse sweating and the rapid withdrawal are the worst."


"Cramps, nausea ,diarrhea 24 hours off hell explosive watery discharge do not take."


"I am a disabled Marine Corps Veteran. I have suffered from lower back pain for roughly 12 years. My back from L-3, L-4, L-5, and S-1; facet disc disease, bulging discs, degenerative discs, etc. I had a discectomy at L-4 and L-5 in 2002 without any help. I was on Vicodin 10mg 8 times a day. Vicodin helped, but did not relieve the pain enough to maintain a "normal" life. My doctor put me on morphine IR and SA. I currently take morphine IR 15mg 4 times a day and morphine SA 15mg 3 times a day. I can live a "normal" life. For someone in chronic pain, you understand what "normal" life means. Constipation is the only issue I have. I take a stimulant laxative to help the constipation."


"First BC I ever tried at 17. I am now 24. I had severe irregular periods as a teen  and this had me put back on track. I do not believe it did anything with my sex drive. I've been with only one person (still with him today going on almost 10 years) but my drive began to decrease about age 22. It may be work/stress related. I've accidentally missed pills quite a few times but no scares what so ever (don't think you'll have the same results if you do! Do not forget to take your BC you never know!). When I missed a pill or two I do feel more emotionally unstable and have mood swings.
I know when my "time" is coming. Breast tenderness a week before. Crave certain foods..nothing horrible.
Never felt the need to switch and its affordable for me."


"It's not working for my functional abdominal pain"


"I had my first shot two weeks ago, and my second last Monday.  It worked immediately for me.  I was able to sleep through the night that first night, after many months of pain and trouble sleeping.  I have had active symptoms for about 8 months.  I also take methotrexate and Diclofenac.  I am in amazement how great I feel!  No side effects yet.  I'm getting great sleep and can play tennis again.  I don't like the injections, but I feel so good... It's worth it!"


"I have been on Microgestin for about six months now. At first, I thought it was great. However, at this point I have gained 15 pounds since I started it. It definitely does its job though... I NEVER WANT SEX! I am shocked by how unappealing sex has become since starting Microgestin. I literally have lost all signs of a sex drive. Also, my acne started out great, but has gotten worse in the last few months. I am probably going to switch soon. This is miserable."


"I have heard mixed things about this drug, different people having very mixed experiences. From my personal experience it really wasn't the right drug for me. I have suffered from major depressive disorder, anxiety and panic disorder for 3-5 years (I'm 18) and it didn't seem to help as much as sertraline/Zoloft did. And not to mention how mind numbingly tired I have felt, I was told the sedation would go away but for me it stayed. Also strangely my insomnia got worse when my doctor thought it would help? So I guess if you already suffer with insomnia it might not be for you either, but it's worth a go I guess. If you're not on a high dose it's reasonably easy to quit, easier to stop than Zoloft I'd say. Thanks for reading and good luck!"


"My first prescription of this medicine changed my opinion of anxiety treatment. I had hope. That was in 2003, I am still on it and it has helped me have a "normal" life."


"I'm 51 years old and have been dealing with chronic pain last 20 years. Put on MsContin 60mg 3 times day, it's long lasting but pain sill comes through. Dr. added 10/325 Percocet for break through pain. Made my life liveable. Give it a 10."


"Take it with food in your stomach and at night! It helps the nausea and you sleep through side effects! When I do not have food in my stomach I get nauseous, but its not super bad! I have just finished my first month and no noticeable weight gain or anything I hate about it. No lowered sex drive and nothing that I really hate about it! At first my period got heavier and I spotted for what seemed like forever; but it wasn't a big deal! So far I like it, its expensive but as of now its worth it. Little break out on chin but its clearing up fine! I wanted to tell everyone because there are so many bad reviews. I take it at 9 pm, couple hours after dinner, couple hours before bed. I recommend this to anyone."


"I have been on this birth control for about a month and a half now. I have had some side effects within the 2nd and 3rd weeks with nausea and getting sick to stomach after I ate and I did get a headache here and there. I have felt slight weight gain but nothing too too noticeable and the first few days I was a complete and total cow but that's gone away very quick. Otherwise this pill is good for me. No serious side effects .i haven't had a period yet since I went on vacation and didn't want to have it because I wasn't sure what to expect but I will have one at the end of this month. But so far so good."


"This was the first birth control that I've ever tried, and I've honestly experienced no problems with it. I had mild nausea for the first two months and an irregular period, but my body quickly adjusted to it. I think that all of the bad reviews on here are from people whose body was just SO adjusted to that other pill that they just couldn't take this one. My sex drive is good, my weight is steady, face is clear, and I'm NOT pregnant."


"Well, I've been battling acne since I was 18- I'm 24 now. This has been one horrible, embarrassing and freakin' expensive ride. I've done everything from top of the line facials to the whole raw vegan thing. Nope, still cursed. This has led to severe depression and self esteem issues. I tried orthotricylcen-lo and it cleared things up a bit. Stopped after a year due to migraines. I'm now on my 3rd week of yasmin and I have noticed some changes in my skin. My skin is less oily but my many small zits around my mouth have turned into a few huge inflamed cystic pimples, moving toward my jaw line and neck(?). It takes about 3 months to see the full effects so hang in there friends! One plus side is my boobs are so swollen they look great."


"It’s worked very well for me. I started taking it at 55 years old when after falling and breaking 5 bones in my foot, the doctor had a dexa scan done. I was -2.8. I’ve now been on it for four and a half years with no side effects or problems. Last bone scan had my lowest score at -1.6."


"I was put on the pill when I was 16 for a possible ovarian cyst. I was on it for about a year or so before I came off of it for the negative side effects. My body went back to normal straight away and didn't think anything of it. When I met my husband, we talked and decided that it wasn't the right time for us and went back on it. I was on it for 14 months and got off of it for the same reasons as before and also we want to try to concieve. I have not had my period since November. I went to my doctor in January who put me on Provera for ten days and finally got a withdrawal period. It's mid April and still nothing. Don't do it."


"Its going on day 2 and still having these coughing fits...gonna give it another day if not working I'm requesting my phenergren. I don't do liquid medicine so my dr knows I'm not playing around"


"I started using Depo consistently about a year ago. A break down of my body: Oily skin, gains weight easily, depression, and high sex drive.

On the shot I did not get any break outs, in fact, it helped with my acne a little. I also did not gain weight but lost some weight. Periods got lighter at first and then stopped completely (which I loved).

The cons were: mood swings, loss in sex, and vaginal dryness.

I also did get my period back within the 3 months.

If I didn't like sex so much I would continue to use this form of birth control."


"This medicine upset the last two months of my life. I kept telling my doctor is was not working, He told me to keep trying it. I continuously had diarrhea for two months sometimes having accidents. Sometimes my stools were bloody in nature and I went to see my regular doctor to see if something else was wrong with me and found out it was a side effect of Viibryd. I was extremely irritated at the time of day I would take my dose and a side effect is anger, I lost great friendship with family and friends because I became angry. I am depressed and usually very mellow. For the first time in my life, I was suicidal while on this medicine. Going off the medicine, the withdrawals led to an itchiness of my skin of my entire body. No more Viibryd!"


"Well, I'm a 23 going on 24 yr old alcoholic who always relapsed constantly due to not feeling good at all. Feeling weak, depressed, stress, major anxiety and drinking helped that. After my 3rd medical detox I was put on Prozac and didn't drink for over a year. It changed my life. Best year I ever had. Now it's 2011 and in February I had a relapse and have been struggling to get back on track this whole year. I realized that I can't handle life on lifes terms without being on my Prozac because I, the DR, and the nurse seen a big difference in me when I took it. I'm already on my third day of taking it, which some might think to soon to tell. BUT, I'm telling you I feel great, I feel worry-free, it changed my life and helps my sobriety."


"Works great for me. No flares in years."


Amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole

"I have had stomach problems for the past 6 years and was prescribed medications such as Nexium, Zantac and Protonix however I saw no results. 2 weeks ago I went to emergency for extreme stomach pain and vomiting I was diagnosed with H pylori and given the 14 day treatment Prevpac the first couple days I had symptoms such as a metal taste in mouth and feeling fatigued. On day 7 I started getting minor headaches, I am pleased to say I am on day 14 and just finished the pack and I am feeling great. Make sure to drink lots of fluids and eat healthy during the treatment."


"I promised if it worked I'd write a review. I took plan b after me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex he said he pulled out but I needed to be sure. I took it maybe a week and a half before my period was scheduled that whole week I was scared and praying to see my period and it came on right on time. My period lasted about 2 and a half weeks. While I had all the symptoms of being pregnant I was scared and convinced that it didn't work. I soon after went and took a pregnancy test I took two actually and they both said I wasn't pregnant. So I took that and ran with it.  I took another one a week later just bc I was still scared that came back negative. Don't stress yourself out like I did.. it does work. Wish u the best."


"I was put on this for my fibromyalgia and all I do is sleep and still in pain. I would rather be awake and somewhat enjoy the holiday. It also makes me walk like I'm drunk! This is on a do not take list"


"I used Humira for 3 months, I felt much better but then got cancer (Hodgekins lymfoma) and TB."


"I have been taking 1 1/2 mg every other night for sleep for the past 3 years. I have tried my other drugs for sleep and ativan is the only one that works consistently.
Because of its addiction potential I take it only every other night.
Also I have not had to increase the dosage in 3 years, which I believe is a result of not taking it every night.
It is easier to tolerate my non-Ativan night of insomnia when I know I will be sleeping well the next night."


"I'm about to start on the placebo pills and I'm intensely considering not starting the new pack. When I first started this birth control I had mild nausea and light cramping. Since then I've gained 10 pounds, I'm tired, nauseous, and bloated all the time. For me it's been all the fun pregnancy symptoms without actually conceiving (Doctor confirms my ego is not preggo) so I'm seriously debating on stopping it. My lifestyle three months ago is no different than my lifestyle now with the exception of this stinky little pill, and I can say that I am definitely unhappier now."


"It caused tummy aches for my 6 year old"


"I started xanax 14 yrs ago after taking klonopin for years. My life changed for the better instantly. Before xanax I was trapped in my own mind constantly worrying instead of enjoying my family! It has now become a curse. For years been on 4 mg daily and I have severe panic attacks, depression, and insomnia. 50mg of trazodone for insomnia is not helping so I use my xanax to sleep, then I run out early leading to detox.  I'm just going in circles! Discussed with my family about going to a detox center and starting over with other meds."


"I took this as the 500mg for 7 days. Luckily, I had no serious side effects. I get nauseous easily and was reluctant to take it.  A few times after taking the pill I felt nausea setting in, but I made sure to eat food with each pill and the nausea disappeared. It doesn't taste great but it didn't let it sit in my mouth. I started seeing results in just a few days!"


"my husband takes this to control his anger, and as long as he takes it as prescribed, it works great. If he misses a dose, I can tell pretty quickly. Also, he has to watch not to get overheated because then he has a fainting spell and has had a seizure after fainting as well while on this medicine."


"I am 16 and this was my first method of birth control. I wasn't good at taking pills so I chose this. In the first couple weeks my breasts felt tender. I only felt nauseous one time. I've had some headaches but nothing too bad. I also got more acne but now that I'm at the end of 3 months it seems like its gone away. I also fear that it will make me gain weight because I have gained 2-4 pounds since then. But I think my breasts got bigger."


"I feel like I’m being a little generous by giving Vyvanse a 3 because it does work to some degree, but I have very unpleasant side effects from it. My doctor finally switched me to generic Adderall IR-thank God-and it’s fantastic. I must be abnormal with how I digest Vyvanse or something because I find it far more potent, and not in a good way. It gives me serious dry mouth, diahrrea, anxiety, excessive sweating, and depression. The effect was different almost everyday: some days were okay, a lot were terrible, and a few were good. It muted most of my emotions except a general sense of discomfort. But I could focus when it didn’t make me depressed. On the hand, Adderall IR is a cake walk and I feel great in general."


"Irritable, agitated, impatient, anxious and increased anger."


"I've been going on and off opiates for around 8 years since my chronic pain began.  I would go off the medicines to get relief from the horrible constipation they caused.  A few years ago I discovered that I was constipated even when I would go off the medicines, so I must have messed something up by using laxatives for so long.  I tried the subcutaneous Relistor that I had been desperately waiting for for years, and unfortunately it didn't help."


"I have been on Tysabri since 2007. I haven't had a single relapse. MRIs are good, symptoms are minimal or nonexistent, whereas before it was relapse after relapse. I was on Copaxone for a year before Tysabri was returned to market and it did nothing for me. I am negative JCV antibodies. I go in to the infusion center every 28 days, have an infusion for an hour, wait for the hour of observation and off I go. No side effects noted during my treatment with this medication. It's not for everyone but it works very well for me."


"I've used this product before with only mild discomfort on the first use.  I used it two nights ago and was extremely uncomfortable, itching and burning like crazy, with no relief. I had heard that the first application was sometimes worse so I used another dose last night and WHOA NELLY I was up at 2am in extreme pain, in the shower trying to wash it off of me. Is there something wrong with this particular batch????"


"I'm 15 and have GAD. It got so bad that I missed a month and a half of school in  my freshman year. Paxil has helped me so much. I'm able to go to school and function normally."


"My review is like everyone else's. I've had bad acne for years, this worked really well in clearing it up. I've been on it for a little more than a year. For the first ~7 months it was fine but it's becoming less and less effective. My acne is getting bad again and I'm very consistent at taking my medication. Although once or twice I wasn't able to pick up my prescription on time and each time I broke out so badly. So I know once I stop it'll all come back. I haven't had any noticeable negative side effects but I don't like that I was/have been on such a powerful antibiotic for so long. I would give it a try if recommended, by your physician it may work better in the long run for others."


"Lexapro has literally saved my life! Before starting the medication, I was terribly depressed & suicidal.  I finally got the courage, with the help of my husband to talk to my physician.  I initially began on the 10mg dosage. The first week was rough with bad headaches, nausea and extreme fatigue. By the second week, the only side affect I had was a little spaciness that I feel was from the fatigue that had continued.  However; at week 2, I felt so much better. Now after 2.5 months and moving to a 20mg dose, I have my life back! I haven't felt this much peace in years. I can sleep. I can laugh. I can smile.....and I can't imagine taking my own life.  Best of all: I can love others because I'm happy and at peace with myself. Worth it all!!!!"


"This did help a little with my nerve pain, but I got severe headaches and tremors from it. Unfortunatly the side effects were far worse then the little bit of relief it gave."


"I'm going to preface this by saying everyone's body is different, and will react differently to medications. That being said, this birth control did not work for my body.  A few months after switching from tricyclen 21, I started experiencing negative side effects. That included:

- very bad pms (one day of me acting like the spawn of satan, approx. 1 week before my period)
- irritability and mood swings. Fighting with my bf and threatening to leave at least once a month.
- heavy cramping
- really bad body odor, without any excessive sweating.

I had never experienced any of these symptoms before or after being on thus medication."


"I said if I dodged the pregnancy bullet I'd write this review because I stressed out for merely four days with panic attacks because I wasn't mentally nor financially stable to have kid and the fact that we neglected to use protection made my anxiety sky rocket. He didn't have a condom so he decided to bite the bullet and just acquire a plan b! I thank sweet baby Jesus that it worked,  but I highly recommend using protection because the stress is unbelievable. I got my period which is really untimely a few days early and I took a pregnancy test that gave me a negative and the side effects were barely there. I testify to this effectiveness. I'm just happy I'm not going to have a kid."


"Mirena did not work for me, I have tried the pill and Implanon prior to the IUD. At first it was fine and insertion was not that bad. I had Mirena in for 6 months and never had a period. It was extremely effective, but in the end the benefits were outweighed by the detriments. I began having extreme anxiety which is strange for me because I am have never been the type. I had shortness of breath, dizziness, and would get light headed. I began having panic attacks that went from mild to severe which prompted me to get it removed. It has now been three weeks since removal and my anxiety has reduced greatly. "


"If your looking for one review to influence your decision read this one.

I am 24 years old. I have struggled with acne sence I was 12, it has taken quite a toll on myself esteem. Too many times I heard from family and friends "just take you the way you are" and live with it. I wouldn't have it, I told myself I would find a way to enjoy the quality of life I want! I tried all the topical treatments your could think of and even more questionable methods. Nothing really worked. I then decided to go a prescription route and to try isotretinoin. It has cured me. After a year I AM COMPLETELY CURED!!! Though it has risks if you serious about change make the decision. Sometimes i look in the mirror and cry knowing I persevered and reaped my rewards"


"I'm on vivitrol and I have no side effects and I'm doing fabulous I have no desire to use I was an IV user for 13 years and vivitrol saving my life"


"Been on Suboxone for 4 yrs now! It's been the best thing I've ever done for myself! Thank-You"


"I am 40 and have had psoriasis since kindergarten. I have tried every drug and treatment under the sun. I was hesitant to try Enbrel because of the side effects listed on the commercial. My psoriasis became so bad, after speaking with doctor who assured me side effects were rare I tried it. WOW! I am in week five and the psoriasis on my stomach, which was the most severe, are nearly gone. My rear end is clear. My scalp looks better. I have many, many small ones on my legs and they aren't as red or as thick. My elbows still have psoriasis but not as thick. The only side effect I can see is that my foot twitches every once in a while and I can't honestly say it is the medication. I LOVE this. Only con, in the beginning the injection hurt."


"After reading mostly horrible reviews, I was pretty scared to get it put in. It was really the only option for me though, I have had very heavy periods since having my 2 kids. My Dr. recommended an ablation to control the bleeding, but when she sent me to an ob, she said Mirena could be something to think about. Hubby and I are done with kids, so this is only to control the bleeding. Anyways when I went in for the Mirena I barely felt a thing. A little bit of cramping that was it. Since then, I have had some spotting here and there. But no acne, weight gain, or moodiness. Sex drive is still great as ever. Nothing had changed for me. Everyone is different. You will only know how your body will react if you try it."


"I am a 36yr. old mother of 4 and I started taking Contrave yesterday and initially I felt nothing.  Until I started moving around, I became very jittery, then extremely clammy and hot - my mouth started to water and I threw up all over the place.  To say it made me nauseous is an understatement!  I thought maybe it was because I ate a light breakfast before taking it.  So I took it again this morning after a decent breakfast, and as I'm typing...I'm going through the exact same symptoms as yesterday.  I'm going to discontinue using this as much as I was hoping I could continue to help with my weight loss, the symptoms are too harsh for me to continue."


"I tried this after going off Cymbalta cold turkey since I felt that Cymbalta was doing basically nothing for me and worse yet - making me clench my teeth so badly I was getting regular migraines from the TMJ I was getting! Wish the heck I had known Cymbalta had the "less common" side effect of clenching and I could have saved myself a ton I agony, massage therapy, CHIRO visits and muscle relaxers! Anyway as for Buspirone - took between 10 mg and 15 mg 2x day for nearly a whole month and it did virtually nothing for my anxiety! This was especially bad because Cymbalta's withdrawal is horrible and I was experiencing extreme irritability, anger etc. I asked for Prozac 10 mg yesterday and feel 85% better already!"


"Still have anxiety, but my nose has stopped running."


"I had the Implanon first. It was awesome!! When it expired, the Nexplanon was to take it's place. My OB said that there were no changes to the hormones; I disagree.  The first year was alright, but at the year and a half mark, I noticed some changes. This stupid Nexplanon has caused me to gain weight, have ridiculous cravings, feel bloated ALL the time, my skin feels gross, random break outs, my hair looks like wire. But those aren't even the worst symptoms - the worst is my mood. I fucking hate everyone! Ha!  I mean, I will wake up in the most hateful, negative mood for absolutely no reason while being fully mentally aware that this isn't normal but completely unable to control it. It's like I've been PMS-ing for a year and a half."


"Had it in for 3 weeks..  Not sure if I have had any side effects. I've been a super horrible to my husband the past week. Which isn't really me, and I've cried twice this week like it was the end of days..  Which is unlike me. Though I'm also a new mom to a 6 week old..  Don't know if its stress or this..  Also, just started my period (great) its heavy!  Everyone's reviews on here are freaking  me out a bit. I definitely don't want to gain weight especially while still on the process of loosing the 35lbs I gained while pregnant. Kinda wishing I would have done more research before I got it, instead of randomly picking one out a booklet at the Dr."


"My first review on here. Prescribed 25mg to be taken during an anxiety attack. Took it twice, once at night and once during a morning spell. It didn't do anything good but it didn't do anything bad either. From the rest of the reviews, it looks like it either works great or not at all. There doesn't seem to be much harm in trying."


"Since I was 13 years old. Anxiety has been a severely debilitating issue in my life. It's destroyed most of the relationships in my life and stopped me from maturing as a person in terms of moving up in the job field. A lot of people would consider me weird, because of becoming Very reclusive due to my anxiety disorder. When I am on Klonopin... IT IS COMPLETELY DIFFERENT! I have a lot of energy, motivation and I'm anxiety free. The most I've taken consecutively was 2mg  for about 2 weeks and after stopping for about 2-3 days after that I'd never feel any withdrawal effects. This is usually the cycle I use. The quality of my life is drastically better on Benzodiazapine medication."


"All I have to say is UGH. I haven't taken birth control in about 4 years and I decided it was smart for me to go back on it. I've been on Apri for about 2 weeks now and I am totally not myself. I feel so sad and depressed. I have also had random crying spells. Appetite hasn't increased at all but my skin has broken out. My skin has been super itchy all over since I've been on it and I've been getting stomach pains and headaches. Birth control does work different for everyone but I definitely plan on switching to a new birth control when this pack finished."


"I do believe that Tracleer has helped to keep me alive fo over 12 years"


"I can't say enough good things about this medication. I've fought mild-to-moderate depression on-and-off for twenty years. I've done counseling and read tons of books. I also tried Paxil years ago but found it numbing.

Celexa has been WONDERFUL. I'm on 20mg a day. The crying spells, feelings of doubt and despair, and constant negative thoughts have all gone away. I still have up and down moods and feelings but they feel normal and manageable...like what regular people must feel like. I feel much more confident, happy and engaged with life.

As for side effects...not to be crude, but the only side effect I've experienced is delayed orgasm and, as a man, this is more of a benefit than a problem ;-)

I highly recommend this medication..."


"I've been on this pill for 2 months now and a week before starting my period the 2nd month I started having severe signs of depression. That have only gotten worse as time as went on."


"I am bipolar 2 since young been medicated on an off most of my life but keep stopping like most then moved to qld thought I'd do something about my bipolar for real went to a pysch and he gave me Zoloft a few weeks later I told my pysch thay Zoloft  was making me feel weirder than usual and was told it was normal about 7 months later I had the biggest psychosis. I had even had started cutting myself worse than ever. Plus a lot that can't be explained not like any other time and I know I've been in hospital more than a couple of times. While I was in hospital this time I was asked whom gave me Zoloft I should have never been given them and was told stop immediately as they were doing me more harm than good back to pysch ward I went"


"Like many I also suffer with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I have tried Zoloft and found that ineffective. The side effects were unbearable. I couldn't eat, sleep, and had increased anxiety. Lexapro has helped transform my life positively! I feel like my old self again. The side effects are very minimal. I saw results the first week on this medicine."


"I was diagnosed by my GP with postpartum depression/anxiety in September 2016 when my daughter was 10 months old. I started seeing a psychologist weekly and taking medication from the beginning of 2017. I have been taking a 10mg dose of Lovan (Prozac) each day for approximately 8 weeks now and over the past week I have noticed a big difference in my mental health. Sure, I still get those feelings of sadness from time to time, but not as frequently as I was. Prior to these past 8 weeks I was having thoughts of not wanting to be here anymore, and recently these thoughts are no longer haunting me. I hope to God I am only going to improve from here on in. My advice is, give the medication time to work! I am SO thankful I pushed through the bad days."


"51 yr old female, I've had seizures since I was 12, every kind, I was on every medicine under the sun. Taking Depakote ER and Carbatrol ER  seems to be only meds that work for me. some side effects nothing I can't handle, better than having seizures all day. (tired, sometimes depressed, trembles, jerks). I have gran mal / tonic clonic about 1 every 10 years."


"The first and only medicine that worked for my Irritable Bowel Syndrome-C! Life changing."


"Been on Zoloft for about 2 months for panic disorder. Taking 100mg a day I can see a noticeable difference. I feel more at ease, and I almost never panic like I used to. Friends have said that I am more social, and I'm more like the 'me' of years ago before stress and anxiety started to run my life. Like all anti-depressants, the first 2 weeks were a little rough, but my doctor gave me a prescription of Klonopin which helped.

Like all SSRI, find the one that works for you. I was on Paxil for several months and was a mess. Horrible mood swings which my friends described as 'very manic depressive', which is something that I never had a problem with. Zoloft seems to work fine for me."


"Stop reading into birth control so much ! Everyone is different and it is all about trial and error based on your needs, your body, you. I am 23 years old and have never tried birth control pills. My hormones were off and I was getting hormonal breakouts around my chin along with abnormal menstrual cycle. I was skeptical about starting to use the pill because I want a natural period and I feel like my body will respond the way it needs to without meds, but sometimes you need help getting back on track after stress, etc.I have noticed a huge change the first two weeks I was just emotional but that was expected. I cried for silly reasons but laughed it off. Overall it is doing its job. I feel better all around."


"So I was extremely nervous to get an IUD because I heard it was horrible pain to get inserted.... then at my appointment they said I was too small for Mirena and offered to do skyla which I hadn't had a chance to Google or anything so I was a little skeptical. I had psyched myself up for the appointment... so I ended up going ahead with Skyla. The pain of insertion was maybe 8 out of 10 and lasted for 10 seconds. I had horrendous cramps and bleeding the first 5 days after implantation. I recommend taking time off work and wish I had taken more than 2 days off. I had light spotting for about a month and have not had a single period or spotting since. It's been 6 months I lost 15 lbs just from switching off oral pills. I LOVE SKYLA."


"I'm in my mid 30s and love to travel. The reason I wanted Mirena is so that I wouldn't accidentally become pregnant before any of my scheduled vacations!
I don't have children so I was extremely nervous about the pain I would experience. I had the Mirena inserted just yesterday. I will tell you the pressure I felt was "different" and felt like a much more intense pap. I immediately began to feel cramping but took a Motrin 800. Felt great after that. Now, at 3:45 am, I am experiencing more cramping. I think it's time for another Motrin.
I hated taking a pill every day, was afraid of weight gain with the depo shot, and was scared away from the implanon by my former ob/gyn. I read 1st 6 months are hell, looking forward to month 7!"


"I've had Nexplanon for two years this month. As soon as I had it inserted, I haven't had a period for two years. No spotting either. No acne and no weight gain. (Of course I'm a p90x student also). But yesterday my first period in two years started. I sure hope it doesn't last long because this will be the first one I've had. And my cramps are awful this time. And of course no period for two years I had to run out and buy tampons right away. But I do recommend it."


"Taking for to days no relief, VA said I can't get COLCHICINE. And my ankle is worse then when I started"


"My panic disorder with agoraphobia started when I was 16. Clomipramine (Anafranil) is the only thing that controls it. I am now nearly 60 and still take a small dose 25mgs per night. I have tried repeatedly to manage without Clomipramine and to begin with it is fine but then eventually the panic attacks recur and are very debilitating. Thanks to this I have been able to lead a fulfilled life - working both at home and abroad, travelling, driving and looking after children and husband. It frees me up to be myself. I have tried cognitive therapy and other things but always come back to this. It is not nice to be on a high dose though as it affects sexual response. This is why it does not get 10 out of 10."


"I have been on Enbrel for 15 years...and it is truly a wonder drug! It cleared 99% of my affected areas.

For the first 4 or 5 years I injected myself once a week....then for several years I injected my self every 10 days. Results were the same...very positive! For the last few years, I've injected myself once every 2 weeks...and the results remain positive. I tried once every 3 weeks for awhile, but the plaque began to show up again...so I went back to once every 2 weeks.

I say again...ENBREL is a wonder drug!"


"I've been on Sertraline since my teen years and although it was hard for the first few months, the pros definitely outweigh the cons. My OCD affects my life profoundly and used to be so bad that I couldn't even sleep at night, but Setraline helped ease my symptoms to the point I was better able to help myself. I still suffer, but the combination of Sertraline and CBT has given my life some much needed stability."


"This medicine I use with Norco sometimes. it helps a lot with my chondromalacia in my knee after knee surgery last year."


"Had hip strain due to car accident. Was in severe pain for one whole day. Took one tablet of naproxen 20mg that night. Don't know where the pain went next morning! Have not taken another pill"


"I notice a change in my bowels after the second day of drinking the powder mixed in one glass of water I drink it about 3P.M. before dinner I can tell this working for me as I do not have the need to rush to the toilet to get rid of what I just ate.   I experienced it and found that just one glass late afternoon works fine for me.  I understand that some people need two a day.   I noticed a change for quickly in my bowels since taking this I have not needed to take Lomotil. That is a medicine I have been dependent on for many years."


"Been on fluoxetine for 7 weeks now, I got my script from my GP. I told him I wanted to start with 10mgs in the morning and 10 at night. That didn't work out because it affected the last 4 hrs of sleep. So I just started taking the 20mgs in the morning. At first I would feel jittery for a few hours. Into my 8th week I'm good.

Unfortunately, I made the mistake of reading about the side effect a little too thoroughly, by that I mean I read the pharmacology part for health care professionals. There I stumbled on a possible side effect that really bothers me. Alopecia! I'm a man in my early 50s, has anyone heard anything about losing hair on Prozac?"


"As a baby I cut open my lips on a road in Africa, ever since then I have suffered with cold sores year to year, about 3 to four each year.

I tried every cream on the market. One day my doctor gave me a script to buy Famvir and wow. The tingle sting went away in less than 24hrs. And after a couple of days the cold sores were healing and almost gone.

This works so much better than the creams! Cause if you are not careful, you can infect other areas of your mouth with your fingers as you apply the cream.

When fighting a cold sore, get heaps of sleep, spoil yourself with sleep.

So happy that now in Australia, I can buy this product over the counter and don't have to visit my doctor every time."


"This medication worked, eliminated the condition for about 6 months."


"I am having my 5th bout of Diverticulitis in one year. Not having any luck .... I was told I can eat nuts, seeds...if i chew well from both of the Gastro docs I have seen but I think we are all unique and perhaps, I better give them up. Seems my case is prone now. I am allergic to Cipro so must use Bactrim with the Flagyl. yes, it is nasty!
I get sores in roof of mouth, with both actually, but I am allergic to most other antibiotics. I am on now one week- they have given me dose for one month but honestly, will have to cut off soon as my stomach is in rough shape. I was in the hospital and they gave me them both in IV and for me- this worked little bit better. I really would love to learn more about a healthy diet that will help."


"I have been taking Cymbalta for about 2 years.  I can tell a major difference with an over all improvement and/or tolerance level of pain; I can ,as well, tell that it seems to improve the efficacy of two other medications I am given (morphine and tramadol) Or prescribed, as compared to when I (have done one or two trial periods purposefully x1 and accidentally) missed 4-7 days of not taking the Cymbalta."


"I have developed an itchy rash with red weals  on different parts of my body and I itch constantly all over my skin where there are no visible marks. Have been treated with a steroid cream which has had little effect. It is driving me crazy."


"Clonidine saved me too , been on opiates for 3 years back problems.  Clonidine was great!"


"I've had the implant since Aug. 2014. I absolutely love it! I had a large bruise for about a week after insertion and slight tenderness every once in a while, but otherwise it is hardly noticeable. I changed from oral contraceptives to this because of severe breakthrough bleeding (basically having two periods a month with a variety of different pills), although I haven't had an issue with any pregnancy scares. For the first 2 or 3 months of getting the implant, my gynecologist told me to take pills to regulate my period, and my period disappeared for a solid 8 months or so.. Earlier this year, bleeding came back and again I was prescribed occasional pills for bleeding, since it is my main issue. Overall, very satisfied and highly recommend!"


"Wide awake"


"I've been on it for 5 months now...during the 3rd month, I started bleeding (at first I thought it was spotting, but it lasts for like 2 weeks). No acne, no itchiness, some slight mood swings but I've gained weight and my sex drive is gooone.I was on beyaz before but switched because my new insurance company didn't cover beyaz. It's nice not having to remember  to take a pill, but I'm calling my Doctor to recommend something else."


"Am a senior citizen.  Took Singulair for 2 years.  In that time I have suffered from persistant anxiety (felt like I was going to explode), something I never had before, and was also having weird dreams.  I was sent to a psychiatrist, was told I was depressed and given anti-depressants.  But I knew it was something chemical.  Finally searched for "Singulair + anxiety" and found many other people had had problems.  Within 3 days of discontinuing the medication I felt pretty much "normal".  I would rather have the runny nose/sneezing than that terrible anxiety!"


"Cymbalta/Duloxatine is evil. I was prescribed it for fibromyalgia. I have had jaw pain and stiffness, 50 lb weight gain (very uncharacteristic, for me, binge eating), leg pain, muscle pain and twitching, lung fullness and coughing, high blood pressure, blurred vision, chest pain, unsteady gait, shortness of breath. My Dr refused to accept Cymbalta/Duloxatine as a reason for symptoms and was upset with me. She increased dosage from 30mg to 60mg to 90mg in 6 months. My health kept deteriorating. She wanted me to do a sleep study, saying I must not be sleeping/breathing well. I am currently looking for another Dr and awaiting Cymbalta/Duloxatine in a bead form (instead of the 6 pills in mine) so I can taper off at a 5% or less rate."


"I have had less mood swing, and less night sweating since I started taking Lexapro. I feel more in control of my emotions and am able to think clearer."


"I smoked for 40 years and tried to quit a handful of times. I have mostly been a pack a day smoker over the years. I have been smoke FREE (not even one cheat) for almost 5 months thanks to Chantix and a strong will.  I had been a slave to nicotine for most of my adult life and Chantix gave me the ability to conquer the cravings and set down the cigarettes for good.

On the same day I quit smoking I also set down a serious coffee habit. This may sound insane, but I was determined to throw over the habits that had a hold on me. I believe the lack of the caffeine amping me up didn't hurt my ability to quit. I have recently had a few sips of coffee without any problems where smoking is concerned.

Pick up Chantix and put down the smokes"


"After several weeks of constipation (not that I was ever regular), my doctor had me try this. Ironically I'd just picked up a package of it.

I took it around 5pm and had a bowel movement at 9am the following morning. I want several times after that.

There was lots of tummy grumbling but no cramps to speak of.

I did feel "off" the rest of the day but I believe that was due to a fever with the cold I was coming down with.

Would definitely use this again."


"I'm a mid to severe RA patient. I have RA for about 4.5 years. I was quickly diagnosed. Less then 6 months I was prescribed  Simponi. In Canada my doctor got me lined up for Simponi and once I started they will give it to me free of charge. The drug company pays for it. I am very lucky. I have been in remission for since I started it 4 years ago.  Colin"


"My first implant went extremely well. I got it put in during my period, which is usually heavy. The next time I had it the flow was noticeably less. After when they would come it slowed till it eventually stopped. I went 2 years period free but when it got close to the time to take it out my period was radically crazy. I would spot then stop the next day or get a heavy flow then the next week spot again. I noticed even before these symptoms that I would get a slight shock or ache where the implant was put but to me this was fine. I got it taken out and was off it for a year before getting another. This time my period is now hitting its two weeks. So I'm going to switch to depo to see if that works better. They say to switching BC helps."


"Just started taking it 2 days ago.  The first day I was very sleepy and was a little like a zombie, so I left work early.  The next day I took the injection at night so I could sleep off any side effects.  I haven't been nauseous at all, but my appetite has greatly diminished, and I think I've lost a couple of pounds already.  My blood sugars went from 260-285 down to 120-180.  So far I'm happy with it.  I'll report back."


"I have been on Lyrica for almost a year now and can say that it has helped tremendously. I am very active in trying to keep the fibromyalgia pain as controlled as possible and just not been able to get to a plateau of any type. After a rough adjustment period of about 5 wks I noticed a drastic change in fibro pain. I have gained a significant amount of weight but over the last three months have been able to maintain. Now I am able to start losing the weight but have to be very careful to not take in complex carbohydrates or sugars in afternoon or evening. I have gone to an almost vegetarian style diet and have noticed that the weight just starts to come off with ease but slowly. My balance and vision are the only consistent side effects that I have."


"Tirosint has been great for me. I have hypothyroidism and was starting to have recurring symptoms. Tirosint got rid of these symptoms. My recurring symptoms while on Levoxyl (but only after over ten years on it)  were- puffy face, constipation, fatigue. When I took Tirosint the symptoms were gone. I am very happy with Tirosint. I have no side effects."


"Insurance covered before for same conditions, it is the BEST STUFF on the market and I've used alot of the antifungals, putting this on my skin was like putting "heaven" on my skin, BEST PRODUCT EVER! Trying to get insurance to cover. It treats OTHER conditions than "diaper rash" for under breast, groin areas, skin folds, anywhere moisture holds, using this and UNscented soaps, I noticed BIG difference over night! I've used "Other" antifungals and ZERO help and/or made condition MUCH worse. Wish it was affordable to buy if insurance will not cover again. I've tried 5 other antifungals and NO help at all."


"I have been on this pills about 18 months. I had bad migraines on the placebo weeks for the first 2 months on the pill and some moodiness but after that it has been great. My periods are increasingly light, short, and cramps are way less severe. I get fewer migraines and my skin is clearer."


"While this medication seemed to work well at the beginning of the trial, it wasn't long before I realized that my heart was beating irregularly and tremors became apparent in my right arm and hand.  Exacerbation of symptoms e.g. shortness of breath after minimal exertion,longer duration to recover were noted."


"Very good"


"First day on Contrave! I picked up my prescription at lunchtime and started it then. Within the first hour I was getting a little blurred vision and had a very dry mouth.  Also my co workers noticed that I stopped talking as much as I was and I was not in as good of a mood. I began to yawn a few times in the first hour. I am usually a high energy person and was just fine earlier so this was odd. By the time 3:00 came around I was begging for me bed. Nausea started and was getting bad.  I came home instead of working out and passed out for 2 whole hours!  I never ever take naps. I'm concerned to take it again tomorrow but I will to see if this gets any better.  My Dr. Said it would give me energy....that is not the case what so ever with me."


"I have a fused 5th lumbar with a bone insert and two shoulder replacements that cause constant pain. Avinza has proven to be far superior to other drugs for constant pain relief. Hydrocodone and Oxycodone preparations use to wear off after 4 hours with terrible withdrawl symptoms and cause mood changes. Avinza, although gastly expensive, provides pain management without feeling drugged at all. I am able to play tennis and stay active because of this drug and it's taken once a day instead of every 4 hours. A life saver."


"Helps somewhat, Better than nothing."


"Tinidazole is much better than Metronidazole - it leaves no clumpy discharge like Metronidazole gel does, and if you use the pill it only takes 2 days rather than 10 with Metronidazole. Yes, it leaves me feeling nauseous, but left with a choice between the 2, I'd choose Tinidazole every time. I actually liked the loss of appetite because I am trying to loose weight. Additionally, if you suffer from recurrent bacterial vaginitis, the birth control Nuvaring is what my GYNO is having me try. Apparently it can get rid of Bacterial Vaginitis for recurrent BV sufferers. So far, so good!"


"I have been taking Dilantin since late 1991. Started off at 300mg nightly and was increased over time to 400mg when fits became more severe anf frequent. While pregnant with my 3rd child in 2007, dose was increased to 500mg nightly. This dose was never dropped back after pregnancy ended. In June 2011, I underwent brain surgery to have the scarring causing my fits removed. So far, it has been successful. At 22, I had 2 lumps removed from my left breast, which thankfully turned out to be non-cancerous. But after finding a very noticeable lump in my left breast this year, I had a mammogram. The nurse found 22 lumps in total in both breasts! My GP is not concerned and tells me they are just little oil sacks, but lump is not shrinking."


"this medication was prescribed to me after contracting a severe bacterial infection after scratching my eyeball. I was prescribed an eye drop by the first gp, but after my eye worsened I went to the hospital where the doctor prescribed me clindamycin, I found that it helped with the infection almost immediately. Although in saying that im on my 3rd day in and the side effects are terrible. I have a constant head ache, my throat is sore, I feel feverish, get chills and just generally feel weak and sore. I haven't yet tried a probiotic but i'm going to start tomorrow. Drink it with plenty of water! I haven't had any heartburn yet and I hope not to."


Bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline

"Started taking this and made me feel sick to my stomach as well as feel not with it very tired and had headaches.   The worst part is the last pill before bed time I had to set an alarm and eat crackers then take pill.  Then in the morning  I didnt want to get up and felt very worn.  I still have 4 more days and hope I make it.  Will have to recheck with my results on how I did.  Oh and also the cost of therse even with insurance  was $250.00 all i can say is they better work."


"I am on my second day of using zubsolv. When I got out of bed this morning (after having slept 7 solid hours!) I felt a little groggy but ready to start the day. No diarrhea , night swears, achy bones, or litharge . Unbelievable drug. I have tried detoxing half a dozen times. But got so deathly ill that I had to go get more opiates just to feel normal again. This addiction grabs a hold of u and reins your life in a very short period of time. My advice... Forget the home remedies , find yourself a good addictionologist, and start to live your life again . I'm not afraid to go to bed tonight, that in its self is a miracle."


"I was prescribed this when I had an UNPRODUCTIVE cough. I thought I had bronchitis because my cough was so unrelentless. I was shocked to be diagnosed with a simple upper respiratory infection "


"I started to take Remeron 2 months ago. I've been taking Cymbalta for 3 years and now with Remeron I feel fantastic. I mean, I've gained weight...I used to be really thin, none of my clothes fit me now but I guess to me it is a little price to pay for feeling like I do now (I've been dealing with severe depression for over 10 years). Cymbalta did good to me and now that I'm taking both I feel like I can take over the world."


"I have chronic lower back and leg pain. It's been over 20 years now. After several surgeries I have decided against letting another surgeon touch me.

MSCONTIN is a Godsend! I sleep all night and don't wake up feeling horrible and barely able to move. The days are better too. I don't have those 8-10 level pain days anymore. I still have pain, but it's much more controlled."


"Was on this for about 6-7 months. This pill doesn't directly cause weight gain, but definitely made my appetite increase. Gained 10lbs, had anxiety, swollen breasts, and no real period. "


"I started getting migraines my last 2 years in the Army. I tried a lot of oral medications but nothing worked. I'd literally had daily migraines for months at a time. I was miserable.  I went to a VA neurologist who tried oral one time and said he would like to try botox if I was willing to take 31 injections to my face, head, neck, and shoulders. I jumped at the chance bc I'd heard that some migraine suffers got relief. The first time I got the injections my headache was gone before I left his office.  He thought it might be psychosomatic because it usually will take a week or so to notice a difference.  But I went 12 weeks and got only 3 migraines. I believe I'm on my 6th or 7th round of treatments and they're working great."


"Applicators are uncomfortable. Not as effective as Vagifem for some reason even though dosage is supposedly identical."


"I took this pill for two months. The first month was amazing. No spotting, my period was only two days on the exact date it was supposed to be on. When the second month started, it was horrible. Mood swings, uncontrollable bleeding, cystic acne, no sex drive. I stopped taking the pill after two weeks into the second month. Acne cleared up, bleeding stopped. I wouldn't recommend this pill."


"DO NOT DRINK if you take this medication. The alcohol makes it not work. I had no idea and I like my wine. A Dr friend of mine told me that alcohol could be affecting the drug. Anytime I have ever tried to drink and take this it doesn't work. If I don't drink at all when I take it.. It works like magic. If you have had a problem with it not working make sure you're not drinking. Even one drink has made it not work as well for me. It literally is a lifesaver."


"I promised that when I found out I would share my experience. I started my period on October 5th and had unprotected sex on October 19th. I was on no other sort of BC and we didn’t use a condom. He claim he pulled out in time but just in case I took a Plan B right away. Couldn’t have been more than 30 mins later. Just got my period today, October 27 and I’m so thankful! Plan B works ladies! Just take it as soon as possible and don’t freak out! Trust modern medicine!"


"Initially I had a decrease in my depression but after a year or so it seemed to do nothing however I had a lot of outside factors that could have caused that.
I didn't realize until after I got off how much it made me sweat. Sometimes to the level of embarrassment. I also had severe dry mouth and constantly had to drink huge amounts of water. Gained a lot of weight. AS soon as I got off it I started losing weight, was never thirsty and stopped sweating. I think compared to the side affects it wasn't worth it to me."


"I've been using it about a month now and I've noticed my skin actually getting worse. I've seen no improvement. "


"I'm a 48 year old hypogonadism male that self injected for 5 plus years and hated it. The only reason I did it was to avoid the transference of the gels to my kids and fiance. I was offered Natesto and was sceptical of the 3 times a day thing, but to be honest it literally takes a couple seconds and I get an energy boost every time I take it. My fiance is a little younger than I am so on date nights (concerts specifically) I'll take my third dose later and it's like a shot of espresso. This had been a life changer for me. I would feel good for a couple days with the shots then I could feel the come down. With the Natesto I feel even all the time and I have my workout energy back. There's a little learning curve to applying in the nose."


"I tried this gel after suffering from severe acne once a month (after stopping birth control).  I'm 28 years old, have always had a FEW pimples at a time, but never anything like what I experiences after stopping birth control!
I used the gel, and the first day was terrible.  My whole skin burned and peeled, and I stopped using Acanya after that for about 3 weeks.  I then researched the gel, and was informed that I shouldn't have put it all over my face, especially in sensitive areas.  So I tried using it again, only on my forehead and jawline.  I have literally not had one acne breakout since I have started up again, and it has been about 7 months!  One pimple once in a while, but that's it!  Amazing!  No more burning as well!"


"I did great lost 8 lbs in one week. Second week 5 lbs. I lost 17 lbs in three weeks. Had knee replacement surgery and now I am having a difficult time getting back on track."


"I took this medication last year while going through a bad bout of asthma. I was prescribed 30mg a day (with tapering, so about a week total). After the third day, the anxiety and crushing depression I was feeling with the medication caused me to go back to the doctor, and she told me to come off it immediately. I was not told to taper off, which I now know is a bad idea. I spent a good 10 days suffering withdrawal effects, and had dark thoughts.

It took me 9 months to start feeling myself again. I had debilitating joint pain, so much so that I was tested for lupus,RA, and other joint/ connective tissue disorders. I was also very depressed. Had take pred before, with bad reactions, this was the worst yet. Never again."


"Today is day 1 on contrave. I am very hopeful that this will help me to lose weight. I will continue to post on my progress and continue to read postings here! Good luck to everyone and good luck to me!"


"Had used it to induce unwanted pregnancy and it worked immediately. At first I got scared as I was clotting nonstop but suddenly I did."


"I can fall asleep and stay asleep and not be fuzzy the next morning"


"I have been on Celexa for 2 months for depression, starting at 10 mg, then 20 mg, and now at 30 mg, which is a good dosage for my symptoms. In 2015 I spiraled into a dark depression which I never experienced before. It was a very lonely, empty hopeless feeling. I lost interest in everything I had previously enjoyed, and dreaded waking up in the morning. It went on for a year before I decided to try medication.  For the first 2 weeks on Celexa, there was no change. Then, the 3rd week I was able to cope with negative things so much better. By the 4th week, I slowly began to do things again. I am now back to my old self again, which is a great feeling! The only side effects are groggy mornings accompanied with intense yawning."


"Went to Dr with flu. Started Tamiflu. In two days, started noticing a rash, swelling in hands, arms, legs and feet. Could not sleep, though extremely tired. Weakness and dizziness was terrible."


"Ok so I'm over 230 lbs and was super worried that Plan B would not be effective (as I had unprotected sex and he came inside of me around the time I was suppose to be most fertile) Just got my period!  Hope this helps anyone who might be as worried as I was because of weight issues and pill effectiveness.  I've taken this 3 times now and it's never failed me."


"I have been on Zoloft for about a year now. I started taking it after suffering from depression and anxiety for 8 years. Finally when I hit rock bottom I decided to get some help. I started off at 50mg and I started to see my life change. I still had some issues. It was like being on an emotional roller coaster. At my one month check up they increased my dose to 100mg. Since then things have gotten better. I am more social and outgoing. I no longer push my friends away and I actually want to get out. I have had some issues with side effects though. Since I started taking it I have had some issues with remembering small things. Especially if I am stressed out. For the most part it has been amazing to feel happy."


"Lantus is my first treatment with insulin.  I am presently at 22 units once a day and my numbers are much lower than before when just on metformin and glimepiride.  I do not have to use glimeperide now.  I do not have the terrible lows as before and my highs are a lot less.  I feel better, in general but I have gained some weight."


"I was diagnosed with RRMS 1992 while on deployment in Africa. Returned back to the states and had an MRI done to positively identify the MS. Done, was discharged from the Navy 1994. I then started Bataseron 1995 after having repeated relapses. Stayed with that for a few yeas then switched to Avonex, again stayed with that for a few years and switched to Rebif which was okay but began finding it hard to find inject points on my body. Then switched to Copaxone for a short time and it was determined that I was allergic to the drug so one more time. In 2008, I started Tysabri and am still on it. The infusions are not a big deal because I am self-employed. Do I feel like my old self, can%u2019t remember what that was like however I still Scuba dive,"


"Omg!!! This burns like hell! Jumped in the bathtub for relief. This is my 2nd dose. I thought to do a second treatment just incase. The first one I had mild discomfort but the sencond one feels like sharp buring pains in my crotch!!! After the bath things calmed down a little. Did this before bed. I'm worried I will be up all night! Out of the tub and the pain started up again! Ughhhh never again!"


"I've been taking it for 2 months, 200 mg daily. The first 2 weeks were great, all pain was gone. The pain gradually came back and I had so many flare ups even when I was taking it.  My doctor just gave me Prednisone 20 mg daily to combine with Celebrex. I started yesterday and most of the pain has gone, however, my doctor advised not to take Prednisone for more than one week in order to prevent having the serious side effects, such as bone problems."


"This medicine changed our lives for a couple of bucks a month! My husband had suffered with generalized anxiety disorder for years but until I was at the end of my rope and googled his symptoms we had no idea.  We went to our doc, explained his symptoms, he prescribed Citalopram and oh my goodness life is as it should be.  My joke is, my husband doesn't like me when he's not taking his Citalopram!"


"I am 58 and was diagnosed with Bipolar II and ADHD. I'm currently on Latuda 20 mg, Lamictal 300 mg, Cymbalta 60 mg, and Vyvanse 40 mg per day. Before Latuda I would stay in bed for months and considered suicide. Within a week of starting it I was motivated, hopeful and energetic. I do experience significant restlessness, a weird anxiety and hyperventilating about 2 hrs after taking it--it also makes me drowsy-- so I eat about 8 pm, take it (you must take Latuda with at least 350 cal for proper absorption of the med) and go to bed about 10. It doesn't bother me while I'm asleep. Unfortunately, I have noticed a return of some depressive symptoms lately. I tried 40 mg, but the side effects are too severe. :("


"I have had high blood pressure for about 11 years now, and have been on so many different medicines. Doctor tried me on 3 different medicines and the 3rd one (EXFORGE 10/160) worked like a charm. My blood pressure would usually get as high as 180/90. I have had some swelling in my feet and ankles but hasn't been that bad. EXFORGE has lowered my blood pressure to 125/60."


"After 2 days on the Cipro, my cough is a lot better and will return to work today."


"I was prescribed Lexapro after some fairly rough depression and anxiety. I had been in the hospital 3 times in 2 weeks for anxiety attacks. The first day after Lexapro, I felt the depression gone. Literally the first day. However, the first 3-4 weeks were rough. I definitely had nausea and was VERY sleepy. But after about a month, the nausea and sleepiness went away. A nurse at our doctor's office basically told me to suck it up, and that I had to give the medicine time to work. I toughed it out, and after about 6 weeks, it was like a cloud was lifted and I have felt AMAZING ever since. I didn't realize that I have probably had depression and/or anxiety for decades until I found out what it was like to feel great. Still great after a year."


"I took this medicine for about 5 years in addition to Lithium for bipolar 2. It was good for depression and anxiety, but I found I was tired a lot, and if I got a bad nights sleep (which was often) my mood could drop or I could become slightly hypomanic."


"I've had infected nails since I was a child (20  years). After multiple courses of Lamisil and multiple other "natural" remedies, I never saw results. I've been using Kerydin for 6 months now and it has been a miracle product for me. ALL on my nails except for one big toe are clear and have grown out. The big toe was by far the worst (very thick, ingrown and sensitive to any pressure) and it is almost completely clear. The drops do dry out the skin around my toes and I've had some peeling but it's SO worth it!! With a promotion, I paid no co-pay for 5 moths and am now paying $75 monthly. This product has been a miracle drug for me and I'd happily pay more,"


"I have been taking Tramadol for close to 3 years now for arthritis of the neck.  I have gradually had to work up to 150mg per day (3x 50mg).  I think it works pretty well, but be careful for addiction and plan far in advance to wean off of it.  If I am late taking a dose (I take the same time every day), I get severe pain and feel sick.  I am able to function just fine, but have had pretty serious brain fog for about 6 months and don't know if it is related to the Tramadol.  Also, took Benadryl for allergies one time and had a VERY scary respiratory reaction/respiratory depression- be careful about any other meds you might take.  i think it is a medication that works fairly well and is a scary medication at the same time.  Use wisely and with caution."


"Great antibiotic, cleared away my sinusitis, however been an insomniac for the past couple of days."


"I got nexplanon  mid March 2015, was period free for a month mid April I got my period 3 weeks was just spotting now for a week I've had a heavy period non stop. I called my Dr and the nurse said to see how it goes for 3 months and if it continues they will put me on the pill so it can regular my period."