"I have been on Pristiq for 4 months now due to panic attacks and anxiety and after the first 3 weeks I saw great change, but a few weeks after that it seemed like it had just stopped working so my doctor doubled my dosage. Now I'm having nightmares. If I accidentally skip a dosage my head does this really weird thing and I just can't describe it. I am extremely irritable about every little thing or I'm just really happy (up and down). I have no energy most days. I just want to stay in bed and do nothing. I'm nauseated all the time. I've actually lost about 20 pounds in 4 months bringing me down to 101 pounds. "


"I had Athlete's foot, which I caught from the gym and it kept coming back with all medicines I used.  It was blistery, itchy and weepy type of athlete's foot. The foot doctor gave me Spectazole cream and almost within days it was better. Within two weeks it dried up nicely.  I recommend it to all who have resistant athlete's foot. It's great."


"So my boyfriend and me had sex around 12:30am, he didn't have a condom & he asked me if I was ovulating/fertile & my dumb ass said no so he ended up finish inside of me for the first time ever. I went to the bathroom right away & checked my period tracker app and it was the day I was ovulating I FREAKED OUT I was so scared, I'm not in any kind of birth control!! So the next morning 8 hours after, we went to Walgreens & he bought me the Plan B pill. The next 2 weeks I had symptoms nausea, headaches and cramping on my left lower abdomen & sore breast I was terrified and kept thinking it was pregnancy symptoms! Anyways it was the longest two weeks of my life and ended up getting my period the day I was suppose to :) don't freak out it works !"


"It works fast! For me, it does not last long. For awful lower back pain tramadol actually works better. However, if I need extra relief while on tramadol, Oxy really can help... but not for long."


"Taking 1200 MG twice a day & still have a pain level of 7"


"So here is my experience with Effexor, I hope it helps you make an informed decision.  I started taking it two months ago as a change to the Citalopram I have been on for over 5 years.  I suffer from anxiety.  The first three weeks, improvement in my mood, better temper control also.  Week three, the insomnia kicked in and strange urges to HAVE to get up and move around.  Week four,  Serious shortness of breath on exertion, ringing ears, lip numbness and malaise.  Turns out I was allergic to it!  Doc tool me off it, immediately, then the withdraw began.  OH my G*#.  The worst experience of my life.  Paranoia, hallucinations, panic attacks (my first ever), breathing trouble, the list goes on. If you research the withdraw, it's not worth it!"


"Felbamate worked very well for my son. He was on the initial trial and has been on it for decades. I would never take him off of it.  He uses it in combination with a couple of other drugs.  Onfi did Not work and had side effects."


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"I've been on microgestin for a couple years. The pharmacy accidentally gave me Junel fe and I started breaking out, headaches,low libido, fatigue. I am running back to microgestin. I have no side effects and still have a libido. I like this one out of others i have tried."


"I was sick and had to take amoxicillin and unfortunatley got a yeast infection. I went to the doctor and he prescribed Diflucan yesterday. I had no side effects. Unlike everyone else, my horrible symptoms (itching, burning) are still present."


"I was prescribed Mirapex for my Restless Leg Syndrome in 2004 and took it until April of 2006.  My dosage was increased to 1.5mg in August 2005.  In October 2005, my Brother and Mother took me to the Niagara Casino, until then, I had never stepped into a Casino before, I knew nothing about those places.  I won a jackpot.  Started buying scratch and win cards at one store, then getting more with the winnings or free ticket at another store. Our plant closed at the end of February 2006.  I started gambling and even thought of selling my Downtown condo and moving closer to the casino.  When I mentioned to the Dr that I was gambling, he said "you're on Mirapex, stop taking it immediately". Turns out compulsive behavior is a side effect. All Okay now."


"Iv'e had Skyla for 2 years. I got it put in after the pill failed and my second baby was born. Insertion was a little painful but tolerable. I cramped and spotted after which is normal. My periods were irregular at first but my body adjusted and became regular periods. I get extra sensitive I guess during obvulation and periods as to the cramping and head and backaches. Sensitive breasts. After a year when it was nice and convenient as my periods got lighter. My cervical fluid has thickened for sure and after 2 years of insertion I've noticed shorter lighter periods. But my main side effects are vaginal dryness, more headaches and more painful breast and cramps. But no pregnancies for 2 years so it works!"


"It worked in the very beginning but have noticed now that I am red after I use it.  In fact, I reported it to the company because I thought I got a bad batch.  I wish I had read these reviews before using it because now I am certain I am worse than before.  Before, it was only occasional, now it is all day every day.  And I now have ocular rosacea which I did not before.  I am just praying I don't have permanent changes.  DON'T use this.  It is not worth the chance you take."


"I developed terrible depression taking this medication. The first month and a half were fine, even energizing. I actually slept less and felt more alert the first few weeks.The first two nights I took the pill I only slept 4 hours, and woke up sweating and then couldn't sleep the rest of the night. This side effect went away, and then all was pretty normal for awhile. Then I felt myself slowly slipping into a funk. It started with a negative attitude towards things I used to enjoy, and progressed into terrible depression.  I suspected the pill, and the day after the 3 months ended, I felt immediately better and happy again. It was like day and night. I went back to Nuvaring after this experience."


"Taking Anastrozole for three years after lumpectomy and 6 weeks radiation for stage 1BC. Lately, joint pain has been intolerable. Sometimes NSAIDS help. Exercise helps but hard to do when joints hurt to begin with. Also, can't go a whole day without having to lay down from feeling so tired. Completely fell apart on vacation.  Was  simply incapable of walking up a hill. So short of breath, knees and lower back pain unbearable. I had to stop every few feet and hold onto something. So far no evidence of recurrence. Will report all this to oncologist, as not sure I can continue this daily struggle. 65 feel like 85."


"Didn't pick up the prescription.  My cost was $300!  Too bad!  This is the best medicine for cold sores!"


"A neurologist prescribed this for me several years ago because of the terrible debilitating headaches I was having. The kind that puts you in the bed because you can't function. It really did help. I tried awhile back to go off of it and the headaches returned so I started back and they subsided again. I won't try stopping taking it again as long as I stay headache-free."


"I've been using Humalog in my insulin pump for over 10 years. Humalog works well as a basal insulin as well as bolus for highs that may occur due to a variety of circumstances. I've found it very easy to adjust my blood glucose levels using Humalog."


"Was losing weight like crazy, too much weight. Doc put me on megestrol , gained 25lbs in a month!! Still gaining weight. Love it."


"This medication was prescribed to me for appetite suppression. I have been on it for 6 days now and have had no real side effects. I feel I may have had some depression issues I was not completely aware of, as I feel a bit more positive and in better spirits.  I think it's too soon to tell overall how well this medication works.  As of now, I have not experienced appetite suppression."


"I have Bipolar type II and have been taking Seroquel for the past two years.  It has helped a great deal by stabilizing my moods and providing me with a good night's sleep every night, no matter what.  Each morning, I wake up feeling refreshed and in control of my day.  Used to take 300mg a day, but now I only need 100mg, or 150-200mg on bad days.  This was the only medicine that did not cause tremors or restless legs. I've been on Lamictal and Geodon which all caused tremors.  It got rid of the angry hypomanic episodes.  The 300mg caused only minimal weight gain (I gained more weight when I was on Lithium), and extra drowsiness in the mornings."


"Olanzapine is great for bringing down a manic episode but can hinder recovery as it made me feel so depressed.  On 2.5 mg and going to come off as it makes me so low and depressed. I sleep  for about 15 hrs and have no interest in anything.  It's helped with my anxiety but would rather feel anxious than live with the depression I am counting down the minutes till the day is over. Previous have done this and have felt better within days, longest I've stayed on it this time but also longest I've felt depressed. Will let you know how I get on"


"Take my 2, 8mg Suboxone when I awake keeps me from any signs of withdrawal and also keeps my mind off of the wanting to use best thing I could have ever came across probably would have been dead. Feel like a million bucks no more chasing, stealing or feeling like garbage thanks to the one for this miracle."


"I have infections in the sinus, throat and upper chest.  My doctor first put me on Augmentin, which caused me to throw up. She changed it to Ceftin, and it is giving me no trouble at all. Also, I am already feeling better in the sinus. I have a horrible cough, but I imagine that's from the bronchitis breaking up. I'm very pleased with how this is working so far."


"I took Phentermine about a year ago and successfully lost 50 lbs in 3 months ( losing most of the weight in the first two months and hitting a plateau in the third month). It got rid of cravings and hunger ( I had to set reminders to get myself to eat meals), increased my energy significantly ( I have Hashimoto's and lack energy), and of course lost practically all the weight without extreme exercising. I did do cardio and use my Bowflex during the week, but nothing compared to going to the gym.

I was going through a few things for a while and ended up gaining back 30 lbs. I just started back on just HALF a .375 pill and losing 3 lbs a day right now. I have 0 negative effects. HIGHLY recommend."


"Taking this medication along side Clarithromycin really caused a bitter metal taste in the mouth... It caused me to produce more spit in my mouth and turned the color of my stool to turn pitch black.... It is prescribed for 14 days being taken 2x a day. Currently on day number 5 and hoping the taste will subside. Here is to a happy health and better stomach."


"I have taken Prozac for depression intermittently for a few years it has taken me until tonight to realise that when I have gone for a few weeks without taking it is the times when I binge eat the most.
Also I have been taking it a various different times of the day. Tonight I took it at 11.00pm and slept until 3.00am
reading these articles on this and other pages has made me realise where I have gone wrong.  So now is the time to put things right again.  I feel so much happier just knowing what I know now."


"Horrible pill. Went on it after getting my IUD taken out (it was giving me a period every time my husband and I had sex) and the doctor told me it would help me gain an appetite. Instead in the past 3.5 months I've gotten sick 5 times, had one missed period, and the worst period of my life after as a "catch up" one. I can't take the tiredness, heavy body and constant upset tummy any more."


"Having nauseous feelings, dizziness, clouded distorted head as if hung over, every day at noon time and lasting rest of day!

Just started taking 30mg at night along with Wellbutrin and trazadone that I have taken for a couple years now.

Not a good feeling. Going to call Dr to see what I should do."


"I have had nexplanon for 5 months and I have mixed feelings about it. When it first got inserted I have a period for about 2 weeks and then didn't have one for about 3 months (woohoo!) But now I have had spotting for about 3 weeks and it is just annoying. I haven't experienced any other side effects which is why I give it an 8. I just want the spotting to stop! A friend told me she had experienced the same thing but her spotting only lasted two weeks - hoping it stops soon."


"I started taking Prilosec over 6 years ago. It was very effective at helping with the acid and GERD symptoms, however my Doctor prescribed two tablets a day (Over recommended dosage-due to seriousness of Gerd). I seem to be fine until I started getting horrible spasms in my sides and intestines. I broke my ankle in March and the spasms were bad and the spasms worsened. I had my calcium checked and I was dangerously low. We backed down to 1 Prilosec and the spasms disappeared. So watch your calcium with higher doses."


"Hi all. I am still on the fence on Lemtrada. I know there is no magic pill. It has slowed down the flares. My symptoms seem to have progressed. I guess it is fair to say maybe my expectations were too high?? It has been 7 months. I will update this if I see a shift. Very glad others had good experiences. Baby steps. Thanks"


"This birth control is a nightmare. I've had it for about 2 years now. When I first had it implanted I didn't have a period for about 3 months. After that, I've had my period for the last year and a half. It only stops for maybe a few days every 1-2 months. After my period stops for a few days I have very bad cramps when it comes back. I also developed very, very bad brain fog after getting the implant. It makes me light-headed and dizzy...so bad that half the time I can't even drive my car! It makes it very difficult to focus. It has also given me moderate to severe acne. I take very good care of my skin, but the acne will not go away. Sex is also extremely painful, i have breast tenderness, and at one point it gave me vaginitis."


"I loved this method of birth control bc for one NO BABIES and this is my third year now it's due to come out in October and also no periods however I was a light bleeder and my breast got huge started out a B now a dd and weight gain I thought the weight gain was because I started drinking and partying and having sex more which could also have a factor to do with it but I have to work three times harder to loose weight which is a killer I'm thinking about trying mirena again or paragard lower hormones or none and getting them to soften up my cervix and also I have become very moody but before reading that as a side effect I thought it was just me growing up got it when I was 19 now 22"


"Started the 19th of July!! Felt so nauseous that I thought there is no way I'm going to do this!! Well I started again on Friday the 28th so I've had four consistent doses and it's not that bad now. I'm still eating but I feel like I want a glass of milk. I'm only taken in .6 mg so'll we shall see!! I am very hopeful! The reviews were very helpful. Thank you all :)"


"I had been off all meds for 10 yrs when I had a major relapse and knew it was time to medicate again. Effexor is hard to get on, lots of dizziness and exhaustion. Also if I am late taking it I feel awful. Headaches, anxiety, mood swings. Don't ever miss a dose!! I can't stress this enough. Withdrawal hits hard and fast, even within 12 hours. Sweats, chills, headache, dreams, whole body pain. HOWEVER it does help me get through the day. I have suicidal depression and clinical anxiety, so for me it is worth some struggle to stay with Effexor because it does give me relief. It calms my brain, allows me to get moving with my day, and not have the threat of my own self-destructive tendencies."


"I am 45 with bone on bone osteoarthritis. MD said I'm too young for TKR. I had meniscal tear removed in July but still had extreme pain. After PT, MD recommended Euflexxa. Figured I'd give it a try-can't hurt. I finished my 3rd injection 4 weeks ago. Climbing stairs and walking is easier and less pain. There are days that the knee pain is worse but that is handled by a dose of ibuprofen. I am no longer taking the max. of anti-inflammatories on a daily basis. These shots have made daily activities less painful. Allow 6 weeks from first shot to feel benefits and communicate with your MD of any issues. So far I'm hopeful."


"Klonopin helps my anxiety, panic disorder, and insomnia... I take it on an as needed basis and it's one mg tablet"


"So I've been on depo provera for about a year and two months and there is positives to it but then there is  also the negatives. The first time I got the shot I bled for two months but it's gotten lighter each shot and getting shorter for spotting and the periods, going from two months to 3 weeks. Everytime I get the shot my period disappears for a while and then spotting will happen, I'm giving it a couple more times, and if the periods don't die down then well I'm stopping.
Postives-
Periods are getting shorter and I don't really have to worry till it gets close to my shot.
No weight gain actually, only a couple pounds.
No cramps at all
The negatives-
When the periods start, moodiness is horrible
Period starting
Spotting
Tiny bit of bloating"


"Coming onto this medication at first I didn't notice anything in particular. I was on the train and I just noticed that my disoriented thoughts and feeling super nervous calmed quite a bit. I did notice I didn't talk as much as I did before I started the medication. It helpsx with my depersonalization. But at the same time it adds fuel to my underlying depression that I had in the past. At the same time I believe that's a good thing. Because it's helping me heal hidden broken parts of myself. It especially helps when talking to my therapist about my past. I hate how tired I am, as I am typing this I think I yawned at least 8 times. Delayed orgasms suck as well...but sometimes I take a day off from taking one pill so it's okay."


"My doctor prescribed 25-50mg of Hydroxyzine with Lexapro to help me sleep. I've had Panic Disorder, Social Phobia and severe anxiety for 20 years (I'm 30). I've been taking Hydroxyzine for a week; the first night I did 25mg. It knocked me out but kept waking up every 2 hours. In the morning I had severe dry mouth and felt hungover. For each night since, I'm still waking up every 2 hours but not having dry mouth or feeling hungover. My anxiety, however is greatly reduced. Tonight I will try 50mg and see what results I get. Overall it's a great drug, but my rating would be higher if it did the job it was intended to do."


"I was on cymbalta. It worked some, but there were many times it wasn't too spectacular. I have very little or no pain when I take the Lodine 2x a day. There are times I only take it once a day because if my stomach is off, it can bother it. Otherwise, it works better than anything else I've been on."


"I've started jardiance 25mg 3 days ago first day I was going to the toilet every 45 mins, second day just over an hour. My sugar levels have gone down plus I've lost 2lb in 3  days ..no side effects yet fingers crossed.."


"I felt good on Invokanamet, my A1c was reduced and I lost weight.  My Dr. was pleased.  I would have been too if it weren't for the horrible yeast infection that simply would not go away even with several different meds including difluican (sp?)  It was so painful and itchy that I could not concentrate on anything other than that.    I stopped taking it and went back to glipizide"


"At first I felt OK with taking this medication. I took 1 pill in the morning for a week and then 2 pills a day. 4 days into 2 pills a day I had to stop. I was experiencing blurry vision, lightheaded, mood swings/anger, extremely vivid thoughts and dreams to the point of not sleeping. This was not the medication for me. Very scary. Please consider the side effects before taking."


"Pain with the injection"


"I was on this for almost 2 months. It did its job of preventing pregnancy and it also cleared up my skin, but it wasn't worth the side effects. I started getting anxiety attacks and debilitating depression. It got so bad that there were days I didn't want to get out of bed. Also my sex drive was nonexistent. I didn't want to be touched at all sometimes. All of the emotional issues and the low libido really took a toll on my relationship. When I thought this could be related to the pill, I went off. It hasn't even been a week and I feel so much better."


"This medicine works very well with me for my mood swings but I have never taken any other drug for mood swings before, but so far so good and the only thing that I can say about side effects is if I forget to take it I feel sick to my stomach and I do become a little agitated but once I take it I am better within in 5 to 10 minutes. Also mixing a pain pill such as Vicodin seems to counteract with the Effexor because it has made me very very irritable. Otherwise as a drug for mood swings and anxiety it works great!"


"I had used Maxalt when it was relatively new, and although it is quick to make short work on migraine it did cause me rebound headaches 80% of the time, which were never as bad but still no fun."


"I just started Topirimate Wednesday before thanksgiving before I had a severe migraine I couldn't get rid of & my seizures were out of control! It's only been a couple of days & I feel a huge change. I get a tingle feeling in my hand and feet and I've lost a bit of weight but I'm not complaining lol I 22, 5'8 start weight was 180 now I'm 177.. My head feels so much better, a little cloudy and I'm extremely tired but I think that's normal"


"I was given a 10 day prescription after sinus surgery. The pros are 1) I only have to swallow one pill per day 2) It doesn't bother my stomach (other antibiotics have in the past) and 3) I've not gotten a yeast infection. The con is that it seems to totally dry me out. I take it in the evening, and my mouth/nose/lips are incredibly dry regardless of the amount of water I drink all night long. It is uncomfortable enough to keep me awake. I also experience dryness during the day, but not the same severity."


"I began taking Yasmin when it first came out i.e. around 1999 or so for irregular periods. My PCP recommended birth control, and after researching them all I chose Yasmin as it touted the fact that the Progestin (drospirenone) contained a diuretic. After a few months I started having anxiety, insomnia, and eventually horrible depression. On the upside, because the drospirenone is an anti-androgenic progestin, my hair grew incredibly long and thick and stupid vanity kept me on it. On balance, I would not suggest this pill as a form of birth control for anyone. I eventually gained 15 lbs after a couple of years of use, and was an emotional wreck which impacted my career. My hormones never really returned to normal after stopping it either."


"My doctor prescribed ULTRAM ER 200 for lower back pain and sciatica.  I was taking 1 tablet twice a day.  For 2 or 3 days it seemed to work great.  Then I started having side effects.  I had mild dizziness and a slight upset stomach.  I took Ultram ER for a total of 9 days.  The dizziness became severe, I was lethargic but not able to sleep for more than 2 or 3 hours a night, and the nausea had increased.  I stopped taking ultram ER and it took 12 days for the side effects to subside.  The doctor said I had an allergic reaction to this medication."


"Im 27 yrs old mother of 2 and I've had the implanon for a yr and a half and the first week my mood swings were crazy, I was crying uncontrollably at times...when I got the implant I was 105 never had any weight issues in my life, now I hungry all the time, I never feel full or satisfied, I'm now 122 and I'm not happy about it..I wanted to wait the 3 yrs before removing it because it costs so much but Im considering taking it out very soon...also since being on this I have a full 7 day period every other week and I went to the doctor about it and all they wanted to do was pit me on the low low estrogen daily pill, I'd I was any good at taking a daily pill I wouldn't have gotten the implan js."


"I've been on an effective dose (100mg or higher) for over half a year and I haven't seen any effects. My doctor first had me on lexapro, which made me nauseous, so we decided to switch to zoloft. When I first started zoloft, it gave me headaches for the first week or so, but aside from that I experienced no negative side effects. Unfortunately, I haven't experienced any positive effects either. I'm on zoloft for social anxiety and mild to moderate depression.

The only other effect I've noticed is more vivid dreams. So while I'm glad that zoloft had very minimal side-effects (headaches), this just didn't work for me. I was on 100mg a day for about two months, then 150, and finally 200. I saw no change/improvement in anxiety or depression."


"Ripped my gastro calf muscle playing tennis...Ouch..very painful and hard to sleep at night.  Vicodin helps for mostly on the outside of the injury but not too much within the deep damaged tissue for me.  I'd say about 85 percent or so, just enough to ease off the majority of pain for comfort at bedtime."


"This medication is amazing! My doctor prescribed it to because of the anxiety/depression I had from getting my first cold sore. I went to a baseball game (cold and windy), got drunk and the next day I felt a bump on my lip. I took 4 pills (500mg) immediately then another 4 pills 12 hours later. The sore never progressed and after a few hours the bump was gone! You MUST take them at the first sign of the sore for them to work!! There were no sides effects. These pills are expensive but worth keeping 8 of them on you at all times. They helped me. I hope this helps someone!"


"This is my second day on Veslcare.  I will not take it another day.  My throat and tongue are on fire and I feel very nervous and anxious.  The first day it did help my overactive bladder, but the side effects are not worth the benefit.  This was a sample from my doctor so I'm glad I didn't have to pay for it."


"I have been taking Junel for over a month now.  I have had no adverse effects.  I have already seen a positive change in how my period has regulated and gotten lighter."


"I felt like this medicine actually helped a lot. I was nervous to take it because of the reviews & side effects, but it ended up being ok.

The very next day after taking the medicine I felt 70% better.

The only side effect I had was some diarrhea. I ate with this medicine and I felt it helped a lot."


"within the first two months on acutane my acne got much much worse but after that it got much bettter although it did leave behind many scars due to the severity of my acne because of the medicine in the first two months ... if I knew this would happen I would've just let my acne play out without the acutane"


"Dilaudid has been beneficial to my daily activities. Without Dilaudid I literally cannot move. The chronic pain from fibromyalgia is indescribable. And every case is different, but it helps me.
The only side effect that I must pay close attention to is headaches.... if I already have a headache, I don't take Dilaudid. It will make it worse. Once in a while, Dilaudid will cause a headache."


"I'm on my 3rd month and I do believe it's helping but the pain is still there. I have noticed as the dosage has increased it takes longer to bounce back and I'm unable to cut hair as that was my profession before diagnosis. I hope in time I will be able to get back to work but I am suffering several side effects. (hair falling out, unusually dry hair, quick to have to rest unlike before and several others) I was completely bed ridden before starting the medication so needless to say I don't want to try anything else because I am scared to take the chance that it won't work at all. I know I'm just beginning and hope in time the side effects will fade."


"It took about 10 weeks but then all of a sudden. Bam. I feel great. Initial side effects were turture"


"TAKING pramipexole for a few months  began to black out without being aware of it

Falling asleep esp at church or any time I was quite     Compulsive gambling-shopping

Messed my heart up I started having very fast irregular heart beat   Have had 6 heart ablations because of this drug  It probably works great for some but it is the most dangerous med I have taken    Ruined my life I cant walk at the mall shopping for more than two hours   Cannot bowl /play golf not even exercise   I had to research it on internet before I was sure what was causing all of these side effects and there had been law suits earlier (too late for me)  There was one in Canada at the time of my experience

I told pharmacist about it and  she said she didn't believe it"


"I have severe cramping (can only compare to labor contractions) on the first day of my period. My legs hurt and the pain works its way up to my stomach- and leaves me in the fetal position while waiting for meds to kick in. My gyn did a laproscopy in 2010 and it helped until 4-5 months ago. I now have a new gyn and she wants me to try a hormonal therapy (birth control) to eliminate the cramping. I was not happy about taking birth control (had bad results when I took it in my 20's). I am now on my second week of Lo Seasonique and have experienced headaches, lack of energy and no sex drive (which I was never really active anyway). I haven't taken it long enough to see how my body will react to the pain- but I am crossing my fingers. I have not had any spotting."


"Emsam is by far the best antidepressant I have come across in over 20 years of treatment in which I have been given everything under the sun. Welbutrin was ok but was weak, edgy and stops working after about 6 months. I have been on Emsam twice now for stints of about a year each. Unlike other antidepressants it doesn't have that plastic, fake agitaged feeling to it. Feels like natural emotions. It cuts my depression roughly in half. Still suicidal often, but not every moment of every day. I have a severe skin reaction to the adhessive that looks horrific but its worth it. Other than that and worsening insomnia it really doesn't have side effects. Well worth the rash. I have to stay at 6mg because the higher doses produce psychosis in me."


"It worked for awhile but didn't kill the bronchitis because it came back - I also got a yeast infection right after taking it."


"My 6 yr old son has been in and out of the hospital since he was a baby with breathing problems. He was officially diagnosed with asthma when he was 2. He had been flown to a children's hospital and that's where he was diagnosed. He was put on a Flovent inhaler. This cut down on our ER trips, but not totally. We figured out that his asthma attacks were triggered by wind storms, allergy related things etc. They then put him on Singulair. I call it the Magic Pill!!!! We have not been to the ER in 2 years!! No side effects that we can tell. "


"I went through a bad period of depression after a job loss, and I tried Lexapro first for treating it. The Lexapro made me extremely tired all the time so my doctor switched me to Zoloft. Zoloft ended up being much better for me. The main things it has helped me with are getting back to actively participating in life and being able to be more level-headed in stressful situations. The side effects I have had are reduced libido and slightly reduced appetite. Also, the first week or two after I started and after a dosage increase I had more significant side effects, like being more depressed and anxious than usual and being angry. But once I got through that I started feeling better than I had felt in a long time."


"I am 22 years old and I took Provera for 10 days twice a day starting March 7th. 10 mg.  It worked for me. About 5 days after I ended the Provera , (3.22.11), my period showed up. I am trying to conceive with my fiance but first I need my period under control. I hope this all works out. So far so good. "


"Great"


"This medication always helps me. This and regular penicillin.
Every individual's different though."


"This birth control pill dramatically reduces moderate acne."


"Significantly reduces my overactive bladder symptoms---very satisfied with it.  I find that the two main side effects can be neutralized with Alfuzosin (for reduced urine flow) and Metamucil wafers (for constipation).  Dry mouth occasionally occurs but is no big problem for me and can be treated by--you guessed it---sips of water.  The only issue is the expense--I'm on a Medicare Advantage program and this one drug pushes me into the "doughnut hole" of increased co-pays during the last 3 months of the year.  But what can I say?---you pay for your thrills!  Does anyone know when this drug will go generic?"


"I've had a few YIs before, all due to antibiotics ( yay me) and I've used the Monistat 1 day treatment before and I don't remember having any negative side affects, although I do remember the cream burning/offering no relief. I've had this YI for 5 days and so I decided to try again. I inserted when I got home from work then took a nap, and woke up with 10x the burning, itching and irritation I've had all week! I went to the bathroom and a lot of the medication was in my panties, and I cleaned what I could off of me. It really irritated my skin and it was very uncomfortable for several hours. The only thing that offered any relief was applying damp toilet paper with cold water and even that was only temporary. Never again!!"


"Had this device put in two weeks ago. Putting it in was bad, but the cramps seemed to go away after a week. The beginning of my second week the cramping began to feel like someone was stabbing me in the uterus. Dr office said cramps were normal. And I have a low pain tolerance level to begin with. On my side crying in pain is how I spent most of the week trying to "give it a chance".  Will be calling doctor Monday to get it out.  Worse pain of my entire life!"


"It caused severe paranoia and ultra sensitivity to all senses."


"Works great, almost immediate."


"I have taken Tussionex for a few years.  Before that I was on inhalers, etc. for my allergies and cough.  New doctor finally prescribed Tussionex for me.  I realize it can be addictive if not used right to the letter.  My doctor was reluctant to keep refilling my prescription until I would come in and show him how serious my sinus drainage and cough was.  I am so thankful for this medicine.  I am 70 yrs old, still working and taking care of a 10 yr old grandson.  Without this medicine, I can be just sitting and the clear liquid would drain from my nose.  It does not make me drowsy or sleepy at all.  Love this medicine and make sure I never abuse my dosage."


"I've recently started it to lower excessive blood pressure. It does that. I feel more comfortable and relaxed too. However, it does bring on light headaches sometimes."


"I sleep 18-22 hours a day. Dr. Prescribed this medication to help me sleep less. It was a miracle at first. I started to eat like never before . It does help to stay awake (very subtle). After about 35 days on it, I started to sleep more and more. Doctor changed dose to 15 mg twice a day. Eating out of control and I was very unaware of my maniacs. I'm now on 30 mg twice a day. Mania has slowed, eating is still over indulgent. "


"The Z-Pak took away all of my symptoms. It feels great not to have to cough all the time now."


"Had Implanon 08/08 - 08/11. From the start, I had spotting/full period 3 weeks out of the month, then two months a year I would have zero spotting or no period at all. No bad side effects until the last year. Started having cramps, heavier periods, and bad mood swings. Over the 3 years I gained 65lbs despite a healthy diet and exercise routine. When seeing my doctor last week to remove it, she instantly commented on the weight gain and said she attributes it to the Implanon. The bleeding and weight gain were just not worth it. It was inconvenient so I am switching back to the pill."


"I have been on Sutent now for 13 months. The full monty at 50 mg. It seems to be doing its main job which is to shrink and freeze the metastasis I have in lungs. I am told my own side effects are mild compared with most. The ones with medical significance and danger are under control - these are the high blood pressure, which is under control with additional blood pressure pills, and the messed up thyroid, also under control with pills. The main things that bothers me are the gastro side effects. I cannot get the diarrhea under control.  The painful violent gas now seems controllable using Simethicone.  I get a very acidy stomach with heartburn in last two weeks of cycle.  Sometimes can relieve with milk."


"I have been taking Premarin for (the better part of) 25 years. Due to insurance changes through this time I've been directed to use other estrogens. I will emphatically state that there is NO substitute for premarin. The others gave me breakthrough hot flashes and PMS.  With all of the plumming gone, these were not acceptable being 32 years old.

Premarin every day has kept me at an steady keel with no wavering in mood or temprament."


"This medicine is foul, never felt so bad on it, nausea, throwing up, no appetite, headache, increased heart beat, cough, shortness of breath.
Once this med was stopped I started to feel much better.
If you are offered this DO NOT take it, you'll fell 200% worse for it"


"A few hours after taking this and the swelling on my feet due to gout has subsided. Colchicine, Celecoxib and Etoricoxib does not work for me this worked like a charm."


"I have spent a lot of time and so many trial an errors with birth controls. I swear I tried them all! A girl I worked with went on the Implanon and told me how much she hated it and everything negative. I did a lot of research and thought I would give it a try. Everyone's experience is different so you cannot base yours on someones experience! I got the Implanon in September and its November now. I for the first time in my LIFE can say I have light periods, minimum to no cramping, zero mood swings and my sex drive is normal! Everything I haven't been able to say since I was 16yrs old. I'm truly glad I did it! On small negative though I have been spotting for about 3 1/2 weeks now. Its nothing major at all, barely anything but enough to notice. I'm definitely ready for this to end."


"Had my fourth and final shot 3 days ago. Walked 2.25 miles this morning about 95% pain free. I was told it does take time to get the full effect, and I sense it is really starting to kick in. Hopeful and grateful."


"Zarah was 4th and final stop for me. I tried 3 other pills and had horrible side effects. I had the worst break out of my life and rashes. I even had to change gynecologists. My new gyno, first and only one she has ever prescribed me was Zarah. I immediately saw results. My skin cleared up, even though I will get minor blemishes around period time. No more rashes and periods are WAY better, they are light and barely any cramps and they last 3- 4 days tops, come like clock work for me now. I do feel more bloating but its a small price to pay when there is really nothing else wrong with the pill. I would definitely recommend this pill. Possibly light weight gain but I think it's manageable and not extreme. Expect discharge a lot."


"This drug made me feel super high. I felt like I was on meth, couldn't sleep and felt to intoxicated to drive. Quit after a few days."


"I have been on this medicine for a year now. I have recently realized ( from seeing a new Dr) that I should not have been put on this med. I have to see a cardiologist to get off of Bystolic10 !? Really!? I wish I knew that before I was prescribed this. It's never really kept my blood pressure in check 100%....so I wanted to stop taking it. But when my Dr said I had to see a specialist I was annoyed. I have come to learn that this med is why I have put on so much weight, feel so tired, deal with numb hands. "


"I have been experiencing constipation for many years. My doctor reccomended Miralax and Ducalax recently. Not reading all of the reviews and hazards I just bought the medicine. I only took 1 tablet for 1 day. More than 2 hours later I was feeling some horrible, horrible cramps and pain in the stomach. Took many trips to the bathroom and the pain wasn’t going away. Worst cramps I’ve ever felt. I don’t recommend this. Please try to stay away"


"I am a mother of a 4 year old. I have had the Mirena for 4 weeks and today is my 1st check up. I've gained 7 pounds and I'm in the process of losing it. I haven't had my period since getting the Mirena but I have had symptoms as if my period is coming like tenderness of the breast spotting and discharge and cramping but NO PERIOD. So far I love it and recommend it to anyone who does not want kids for the next 5 years or so. "


"I have been using cialis for nearly two years. I was diabetic for 12 years. Thank goodness last 10 months I am out of it. More importantly I am a heart patient. Cialis never interfered in my heart condition. I take 5 mg everyday prescriped for BPH. My intercourse course lasts as long as I want. Typically an hour and can go longer than that. Unfortunately I am 61 and my partner also 61. Due to the age the female body constitution does not allow her to have intercourse for such a long time and her vaginal area gets dry  and my partner becomes uncomfortable. It is an amazing pill, Viagra I tried for 6 months, it is no match to cialis. "


"Tried 3 times...good news blood sugar went from 300 to 116 in a day and lost 5 lbs in 3 days. Bad news severe diarrhea and vomiting after eating anything at all hives all over along with massive itching and psoriasis patches flared up and a few new patches appeared."


"I have been taking different depression medicines for over 20 yrs. Been taking Celexa for the past 4, but even with an increase, I noticed no difference. I didn't realize that depression was causing me to sleep constantly. I could barely function due to my fatigue. I'm a homemaker that could barely get through one little chore a day.
After starting 5mg of Abilify, I am a new person! No more naps, rested in the morning, & getting a lot accomplished every day. I am so relieved, & feel so much energy! My appetite has increased, so I hope this is a temporary side effect. Sometimes I feel like I can't sit still either, so I may cut back on the dosage. I've got my life back, & so hope this medicine can help others that are suffering!"


"It's been an hour since I inserted the cream and Yes there is burning and irritation but it's just the medicine doing it's job. I'm assuming it will also leave me raw but I figured that would happen when you use a high dose of cream in a sensitive place. I don't recommend doing the treatment at night however because I don't think I would be able to sleep. Some minutes are worse then others but of you think about the positives of one day in discomfort to treat the infection vs a week or more not treating it, it's gotta make it worth it. If you can't handle pain or jut the YI in general I don't recommend this for you. If you got through a week of more of a YI I believe you can get through this too"


"I am 21 years old and I've been getting cold sores since I even remember. I am a new yorker so every winter there I am  bound to wake up with multiple cold sores! My term saw me one day and prescribed me Valtrex. Life saver! It stops the itching and by the next day your cold sore is gone! I have tried everything else.
"


"This is an amazing diet pill. I weighed almost 150lbs and after I finished taking them I weighed an amazing 109lbs. Wow, never thought I would be so small again. That was with exercising 5 days a week and eating heathy."


"Feeling better in 15 days or so..along with Paxil."


"I didn't get the best results from this medication. Does not last long. I have to take 3X recommend does to be productive throughout the day. Not what I expected."


"I was hit by a dump truck. I tried aleve and naproxen which helped for a little while. My doctor gave me a prescription for Vicodin and it has helped me so much. Vicodin has never made me queasy, drowzy or loopy. I have never had any side effects from taking it. For severe pain, your doctor might recommend taking it with a muscle relaxant."


"I'm a middle aged woman.  Along with my first hot flash about 10 years ago, came the weight gain.  Since 2008 I had gained about 50 lbs.  Then, in the summer of 2016, I was in a clinical trial for Dasotraline. By the time Phase 1 had ended, I had gained 30 lbs, now weighed 225.  I've tried every combo of diet and exercise through the years,  I threw in the towel and was basically waiting to die. About 3 weeks ago, my head popped out of my butt and I decided I deserved to be happy and healthy.  Back in the gym, clean eating, and no diet soda.  The scale did not move. I had my physical.  Doc prescribed Qsymia.  Insurance did not cover.  My 1st weeks was reduced to $60 not free!!  I've been on for 3 days.  No changes yet  I'l keep you posted"


"Holy cow! Immediate relief. When I travel to the Virginia area from Miami to visit family, my allergies are debilitating. This is the first time I've tried Azelastine and it works. Who cares about a slight taste in the back of your throat? It's mild and fleeting and well worth it. Thank you, universe, for this antihistamine."


"at 47 years old I had a heart attack and had to quit smoking. Dr prescribed Chantix. I had never heard of it before then.  After 12 days and after carefully following instructions, I had quit smoking. Not only had I quit a 2 pack a day habit, it was as though I had never smoked in my life. No after dinner cravings, no stuck in traffic lighting up, nothing.  Side affects were minimal for me.  Some odd dreams, but no nightmares.  Went to a baseball game with the Flintstones. That sort of thing.  It's toally worth a shot. May not work for everybody, but everybody who smokes and wants to quit should give Chantix a shot.  If it doesn't work for you, then do what my wife, who felt she should quit so she don't smoke near me, did.  Cold turkey!"


"I got this bar almost exactly a year ago and have gains 20lbs don't get me wrong I love the no periods and all that but if you don't want to gain weight I wouldn't recommend"


"1 year ago (Sept, 2012)

First serve in doubles tennis, hit me behind right ear; tinnitus ever since.  As little as 0.125 Mg of Xanadu "tones it down"."


"I took it about an hour after having sex, because the condom broke. I'm on birth control but haven't been taking it on time. I took it as an extra precaution and had my period a few days late. I got my period and I have been throwing up and have had the worst back pains ever. I have never felt so horrible. I haven't kept any food down and started also having diarrhea. It's the worst pain I think I've ever gone through."


"I am a teenage boy that had one of the worst breakouts I've ever expirenced at the start of my jounior year. I normally had confidence, but this completely turned my life around. I couldn't even look at people in school, I just hung my head down. I went to my dermatologist and she prescribed me aczone ( twice a day) tazorac, (once at night) and kelflex ( twice a day). My acne was really bad. After 2 weeks I started seeing a difference, the huge bumps we're going down! A few weeks later and my face was smooth but covered in dark spots. Each week it got better and better, now about 14 weeks in, my face is almost completely clear. The small marks are still fading but it is almost back to normal! Make sure you stick with it, it takes time!"


"Although no medication completely rids my migraines (I get stroke like symptoms with my migraines) aura with numbness on right or left side- depending on side of pain, dizziness and off balance. It's absolutely horrible! But when I take Cambia right away it relives the killer pain! I still get my warning signs but the migraine passes much more quickly with this medication! It does tend to make me feel a little weird-my nerves feel over sensitive. But I got a migraine around 8am today took cambia! And on my way to work at 12:30pm! Miracle!"


"I had Implanon inserted in January 08. I get my half-period roughly every 9 weeks. Of course there's spotting. Half period is when you don't use a tampon, just a mini pad. I haven't used a tampon in at least 11 months. There's no need too."


"I have been taking Viibryd for almost a month now.  I feel less lethargic before it was like I had a cloak of darkness  on.  I would literally wake up tired as I did when I went to bed.  I have slowly began to feel better and have more energy.  But the side effects are varied.  I have at least one brain zap per day and very vivid dreams but usually I forget them after I wake up.  I have also had a few bad headaches.  I believe this medicine is helping me but I am hoping the side effects decrease after awhile.  I am giving myself three months to see how my body reacts.  I will follow up my review then."


"What can I say..it works. I've suffered with acne for 25 years. I was afraid to use it at first, but I'm glad I jumped in."


"I went from ibs to ibs c and suffered severe constipation for three months. To the point of when I went it caused hemmoroid and a tear. I went to my gastrointestinal md who insured me it was not cancer or anything from the results of my colonoscopy eight months earlier.  He gave me amitiza one or two pills a day depending on the consistency.  It works well and I go more regular but every two weeks I get stomach spasms and an increased urge to go that almost cripples me.  Swelling occurs gets hard to breathe have passed out from the pain.  I use a cream prescribed to help heal the stretching and swelling.  Bm is usually thin and flat but feels like a huge boulder.   Any suggestions or thoughts?  Should I discontinue the medicine ?"


"I have always had horrible acne as long as I can remember I had tried every product and nothing worked. I was put on accutane on September 2015 it got worse before it got better. After 4 months of being on accutane my skin was beautiful, and glowing not a single zit or scar. I was also cleaning my face day and night. I was so happy. In September 2016 my acne came back with a vengeance. But this time it's worse. I will be going back on accutane but if it doesn't work the 2nd time I have no idea what I'll do. For some people it's effective and lasts. But for me it didn't. Hopefully the acne goes away forever!! But in the mean time I'm using African black soap and its like accutane it gets worse before it gets better. Acne sucks!"


"Seems to take the edge off the chronic back pain caused by compressed disc. I've been taking this medicine for well over a year. No side effects or ability to function."


"Have a great deal going on in my life and very anxiety driven. This helped calm me down without making me drowsy. I can sleep and I can relax and not worry about being so spun up. Recommend this drug since it is not habit forming."


"Did not work"


"I use this medicine for weather allergies and allergies to medications when I need it. It does help greatly but does not last long and my burning sensation comes back into my body and the hives start to show. However a lot of people say that this medicine makes them feel sedated. I have the complete opposite I take 1 before bed and I will not sleep."


"Does not seem to help me and just makes me tired."


"After years of antidepressant tablets that worked only to blank out my memory and let me survive, I went on to lamotragine six months ago.  Suddenly and quickly I started to feel normal again. My long term memory has returned, and I take pleasure in music and nature again.  I feel so much happier.  On the negative side the fatigue became a problem but has reduced as I reduced my dose to get to optimal.  Insomnia and vivid dreams have increased but I can deal with that.  Also blurred vision and dizziness that is slowly disappearing.  In short a miracle for bipolar 2. I also take Lexapro."


"My husband has been on Forteo after having 7 spinal compression fractures.  Since he started the injections 2 months ago, he has had increasing shortness of breath.  Any exertion causes severely labored breathing.  This is a dramatic change as he did not have this symptom before.  I'm very worried it is the Forteo!"


"As I get older my asthma worsens which I know is not usual but in my case it is.  Advair has been a blessing."


"I started taking phentermine when I was 215 pounds in 8 months I went down to 115 pounds.. I look sexy and get a lot of attention.. I feel better and I am not depressed or bullied anymore about my weight. To the makers of phentermine, Thank you!!!"


"I have been taking this BC for 4 months now because I was becoming sexually active again and this pills completely kills that. I have absolutely no sex drive, to the point where even thinking about sex stresses me out. I've gained 10 pounds. I am always always tired. I am overly emotional and can cry over anything. Constant headaches and the nauseous is unbearable. I didn't really know why I was feeling all of these things, because it took about 2.5 months to notice, but these other reviews helped me connect the dots to the pills causing me so much trouble. Everyone reacts differently, but I don't recommend risking it."


"Fast recovering."


"I'm 38 years old and I've never taken birth control before, but I started having 3 weeks of bleeding in a month with all the crazy hormone freak outs that come with a period for the same amount of time and I finally gave in to my gyn/ob's suggestion to try birth control. I feel totally normal again except my sex drive has gone through the roof. Which I honestly have no problem with at all. Consider it a positive. And I'm not craving as many sweets. Again, a positive. On the whole I'm very pleased."


"I had to switch from Aviane to Sronyx about 2 weeks ago because my pharmacy ran out of my normal pill and honestly I can not WAIT till this pack is done because I've gotten terrible side effects. I've gotten extreme nausea, crazy discharge, constipation, sore breasts and daily headaches. I've also been really irritable, I'm scared to see what my period will be like!"


"Ok, Gabapentin worked fine for me for anxiety.

But I was un aware of the ridiculous side effects it comes with.

I was 160lb male, which I was happy with.

Unexpectedly I kept gaining weight that I was un aware of.

From 160lbs, now I'm 245lbs!!! That's 85lbs I gained within just 8 months!! I tried to stop taking it for just 1 day, and I went into SEVERE withdrawal. It felt worse than both opiate and benzo withdrawal!! Stay away from this drug!"


"I'm tempted to leave a crappy rating for this type of birth control since I did experience negative side effects, but it did do it's job of allowing me to continue to beat teen pregnancy so I had to give it a little credit. Honestly, Microgestin Fe 1/20 makes you feel like you're the size of a killer whale at all times. BLOATED as anything. Lost lot of energy... aka walking five minutes away to class was like practically climbing Mt. Everest. Also, if you don't take your pill with food, you'll feel about ready to vomit for the rest of the day/night. Gained a whopping 6 pounds in one month while taking this bad boy. Not blaming my weight on the pill itself, but the intense hunger pangs it caused me to have without me even fully realizing."


"Being a woman is hard man. But I would have not gotten through the intense burning and itching if it wasn't for everyone's comments. Y'all really helping me get through this. I'm on day 1 of the 7 day process and yes it's really intense and painful but it's goes away in about 30-45 minutes"


"I have been on Lyrica for 1.5 years and it took away 90% nerve pain. HUGE weight gain 30lbs, blurry vision, A LOT of swelling through out my body, confusion. "


"I have been on Paxil for 20 years.  I raised my daughter alone while on this medication, and I thank God for it!  In 20 years I've had one serious episode, my doctor added Risperidone to my regimen for a few weeks.  This helped level me out again.  I am happy to report, I believe Paxil saved my life!"


"I have used them since October. I couldn't lose weight needed a bit if help with the passing of my Mom. I am a stress foodie. I went to the doctor and told him I needed help how about the lap band he took my vitals my weight BMI pretty much a physical and told me my BMI had to be 40 in order to get the lap Band mine was 32, so he prescribed me phentermine. I have anxiety so I take 1/2 a day. It makes you choose better food. You eat healthy. I sleep better now than ever. Lost 40 so far."


"What can I say about this drug, I've been off it a year and still don't feel right. When I was on it it did not feel it helped with my depression. but My main problems started when trying to stop taking this drug, it made me hallucinate, I thought people where trying to kill me And i got weird electric shocks in my head (it got that bad I checked my self into mental health unit and they would not let me out for 2 weeks). I had to go back on the drug and come off it very slowly over about 3 months. I think now I have PTSD. Before taking this drug I only ever had depression and anxiety, but now I'm a total wreck I've lost my job my gf I've still not got over the shaking. I was only on a low dose for a short period of time."


"I was treated for depression with Pristiq for a little over a year. I had previously tried multiple other antidepressants, to no avail. Once I started taking Pristiq I felt like a whole new person. I was energetic when I woke up, I had increased motivation, and I was finally happy. The side effects were minimal. When I first began taking it, I slept a lot more than usual, which almost made me quit taking it. I lost about 20 pounds in the first few months. The one negative that I experienced was the clenching of my jaw. In the mornings I could barely open my mouth because my jaw was so tight from clenching it shut all night. I eventually was at a point in my life where I felt that I no longer needed medication, and went off of Pristiq."


"I've been battling MDD for about ten years now and I've been on and off many different medications.  My biggest complaint with most of them was the fatigue.  I'm only 24, but while I was on this medication it was hard for me to keep up with my friends that were similar ages.  I was always tired, always taking naps and still going to bed early. With Brintellix, the fatigue is GONE! It's easier for me to wake up, I can do more during the day without wanting to take a nap and having more energy has given me the opportunity to start exercising again.  I do have a bit of stomach upset while taking it, but it is mild and, frankly, a smile price to pay when considering all the good Brintellix does for me."


"I started citalopram 10 mg just a couple of days ago  for depression. Very pleased. I started to feel much better the very next day. I am  sleeping better than before. I am not as sad, or frustrated. I'm not crying every day. The best part is that I really haven't experienced any bad side effects at all. I actually think is also helping  my IBS too. I strongly recommend this medication. I was hesitant to try it because I was afraid of possible side effects. I am a female. I am 62 years old, but I am very active and like to stay active. Every person is different and reacts different to medications. I think it's worth the try!!!!"


"I was on Benicar for about ten years before my insurance decided they won't cover it. I tried several other medications with lots of disappointment and very high BP. My doctor recommended Azor, works even better and it took about six months for my insurance to cover it. The cost with the coupon from the manufacturer it is great!"


"I have taken this for about a year. I have lost about 40 lbs. I am taking it to help depressed moods. I also have to take the brand and not the generic. I will have late onset asthma with the generics and other unpleasant side effects. I tried more than once to use generics but it won't work. So , give it a try if you can afford the brand name. IT makes a big difference. I also found that all my migraines disappeared while taking this. What a relief that was. "


"This medication landed me in the ER twice this week. I developed a fever that went as high as 102.6, shaking chills, the worst headache of my life (they thought it might be meningitis) and body aches and tiredness. Within a few days later, difficulty breathing, tingling hands and feet, and severe abdominal pain bat led to vomiting. This is not worth what it was prescribed for!!"


"With Singulair I don't have to take any inhalers although my doctor tells me I should have them close by just in case. I haven't had to use a rescue inhaler for over 2 years. I don't need a steriod inhaler either. I had an anaphylatic reaction from allergy shots, so oral medicines are the way to go for me. Now I only have to take Allegra and Singulair and I am virtually symptom free after years of frustration and near death."


"I was diagnosed in May 2014 and started taking Sprycel within the week. After 6 months I was at .01% of the BCR-ABL abnormality.  Great results, right?  But I felt awful.  After dealing with minor side effects of acne, sore breasts, weight gain and a low mood, the severe fatigue and chest pain were enough to stop.  I'm now on Gleevec and starting to experience extreme thirst and weight gain.

Very grateful there are medications that treat CML but frustrated with the inevitable side effects."


"It is truly a miracle. I  have suffered from insomnia for 20 years. People who have never had chronic insomnia would never know how sleep depravity effects your body, and your overall health. I have been taking Temazepam now for several months and I feel like a different person, being able to sleep and wake up refreshed like I used to be able to 20 years ago. It has made a big difference in my life and several people have stated that I look 5 years younger than I did just a few months ago. The only trade-off is minor side effects, which is short term memory problems, harder to stay organized and a little less tolerant of distractions when I am trying to do something. That's okay though, I'll still take the sleep anytime."


"I suffer from chronic lower back pain in the Lumbar, right above my cocix. I have been going through lower back pain for some years. I have severely ruptured my lower discs when I used to be a furniture delivery driver. I would move couches, lazy boys, 500lb dining tables, bedroom sets and more for 10-12 hours a day, 6 days a week,

I have tried medications such as Methadone, Morphine, and Vicodin. Some of them work, my thing is I do not like take narcotics but this patch is amazing. I put one on, in about 1 hours time I feel such a major relief. It takes a while to kick in but it works great. It takes my pain level from a 10.5 to a 5. Only downfall(s) adhesive is not that great and they are very expensive."


"Been taking it on and off because I have high blood pressure. However I am a college student and I suffered from severe drowsiness during the day. I was precsribed 0.1 mg at night. I slept well but during class I was so sleepy I found it difficult to stay alert. I stopped taking it and currently I am on break from school. I restarted the clonidine and I was hoping I would get used to it but I still feel drowsy during the day. On the other hand my blood pressure has still been high its been 4 weeks and I am taking it religiously. I plan to discuss this to my doctor on my next office visit. I am afraid that she is going to increase my dose. I can only imagine how much more drowsiness I am going to feel on a higher dose :("


"I am 12 days treatment and my forehead look more than terrible. hope it get better soon, since its impossible to go out in public. sad, its not possible to upload a pics from my now ugly forehead"


"Hi, my name is Jess. I've had anxiety/panic attacks and depression for over 20 years now. My anxiety was so bad I had to be homeschooled. I've taken Prozac, paxil and neither worked and had bad mood swings on paxil. My doctor suggested something newer, it was effexor. He said he has had good results with it. So I tried it, heck I would of tried anything to make my anxiety go away. I was on effexor (75mg) for 10 years and it worked for me. No side effects except being tired at first. No more anxiety/panic attacks or depression but maybe a very few short episodes. I was happy and enjoying things I was held back from for so many years. Effexor changed my life, literally. If I did miss a dose I felt tired, depressed and the "zaps.""


"The skyla is my second form of IUD, I had the copper one expel before. It hurt significantly more the second time, causing me to scream during the couple of seconds during the actual insert, and being unable to be coherent, walk, or move much at all after. Comparing to when I broke my foot as a child, I would say the IUD insertion and the half hour after were worse. I would say it's still worth it to not have to fight with the pharmacies and my insurance every month for the pill, and then forget to take it anyway. I would advice trying to be as relaxed as you possibly can during the insertion, and make sure you have a good breakfast beforehand, and not forget to eat at all before like I did, because that just makes relaxing all the harder."


"It has been three weeks and I am down 8 pounds. I wish I knew about Belviq sooner. I feel better overall and my attitude towards food has changed. I eat much smaller portions because I feel full very quickly. I can't wait to continue this journey!"


"I have been smoking for the last 23 years, with Nicoderm CQ Patches I quit smoking. It took 5 weeks for me to quit. I thank Nicoderm CQ. Must try. It works."


"Never had any adverse reactions to this drug when used nasally."


"What is this? Phenol? Phenol doesn't "numb" anything. This is the weakest medicine of any kind. What happened to benzocaine? We want POWERFUL medicine that eliminates pain and lasts for a long time, not this worthless, useless snake oil."


"My personal experience with Qsymia was not favorable.  However other people have shared their experience with me and didn't experience the same side effects.  The blurred vision was enough to seriously scare me away from this drug... After about an hour after taking Qysmia it was extremely difficult for me to drive, due to blurred vision, I couldn't make out anything on my computer monitor at work after a couple of hours and started having migraines. It may be effective but I didn't think the side effects were too harsh on my body."


"Since starting taking Januvia, I have been throwing up almost every morning.  The stomach acid is so strong and now my throat is raw.   My stomach constantly churns and very nauseous.  Since taking this medicine, I have heartburn and indigestion My sleeping habits have changed, because of the constant stomach churning and it has been keeping me up.  I got tired of being sick everyday.  This is no way to live and try to enjoy life.  I have quit taking Januvia and now I feel "normal". My regular sleeping habits return, and stomach feels fine."


"I absolutely live by Promethazine.  I keep it on hand when I'm nauseated. It's such a versatile medication. It sedates you but not in the way that benzodiazapines or narcotics do.

Lastly, whenever I go out drinking, I take this at the end of the night along side a bottle or 2 of water..I wake up the next day not hungover or nauseated!  It's a fabulous hangover "cure"!!  ;)"


"I'm 21 years old, and have been on the patch for 2 years now, in the beginning, I wasn't nauseous or anything, but in last couple of months, nausea and headache have gotten really bad. I'm still going to be on it for two more weeks until I get an IUD, cannot wait! Other than that, its pretty good, no pregnancy, no dryness, no mood swings."


"Finishing up my first month with the Nuva ring. Maybe I'm being too quick to judge but so far my experience has only been great. I haven't had any weight/appetite gain, mood swings or massive fatigue. I believe it has slowed down the rate at which my super annoying few stray chin hairs grow in (seriously, I used to have to pluck like 6-7 coarse hairs outta my chin every other day for the last 4 years). It hasn't decreased my sex drive... If anything it's increased it. I have had tender breasts since inserting it, but I'm actually a big fan of that feeling. My boobs are noticeably bigger and it makes me feel really sexy. It hasn't fallen out and I've had plenty of vigorous sex with my partner. I certainly hope things stay in this way. Try it"


"My first month on it has been pretty good. I lost 6 pounds in a week which is kind of a down side for myself because I like my curves."


"I am a 36 year mother of one who has been married for 21 years to a wonderful man who endured years of my manic episodes, anger problems, hateful behavior. I knew that certain mental illnesses ran in my family, and they all started in the late twenties to early thirties. I ignored my symptoms for a long time, and doctors tried other medications. Mostly I would just try to get through the day without screaming at people. I was self- destructive and it was ruining my marriage. My new doctor put me on this medicine at 200 mg a day and it has changed my life. I feel like my old self, none of those terrible highs and lows. I am depressed/ bi-polar. I'm so thankful for this medication, and so is my husband and daughter!"


"Doctor gave this to me several years ago for depression and it works great. Love the side effect of prolonged sexual performance!"


"I've felt much less depressed and it has slowed down my panic attacks considerably - BUT - my concentration and memory have been drastically affected.  Thinking of going off the medicine because I'm making so many mistakes at work."


Prosthetic Heart Valves, Mechanical Valves - Thrombosis Prophylaxis

"It is very beneficial medicine for valve replacement patients. While taking this medicine outcome must be monitored carefully otherwise it may cause some harmful side effects but it helps to give a good quality of life"


"I take 40 mg every evening/ supper time. I've been on it for a while- year? maybe? It's the best thing so far, though not perfect. Have shed some excess weight = good.
Still have inadequate libido = bad.
Still have some unpleasant thoughts = bad.

It's better than:
Risperdal, which was more of a sedative.
Geodon- I didn't like the powdered capsule format. Depakote.

I feel more "normal" and healthy taking Latuda, and have stayed out of the hospital for over a decade.
Although, I have more friends, contacts, community involvement, significant other/partner, part time job, Laughter yoga, hobbies."


"If I could give negative ratings I would. I have been on yaz for 4 months now and started it as a means of tracking my periods, which were irregular before. Much to my dismay yaz didn't help in this respect at all, I can't depend on it at all. My periods are still irregular. I have also experienced extreme mood swings, crying over nothing, getting depressed over silly things that never used to effect me at all. I have now stopped taking yaz and I'm so much happier."


"It's expensive but it WORKS!! My insurance covers it so I basically had a risk free try. I'll definitely be refilling my prescription. I bought proactive. And after a month I was seeing the results I wanted so my doctor prescribed this. I use it at night as it can dry the face. I use Spectro to wash my face day and night. It helps with the dryness. But honestly, it's been a couple weeks and my present acne is already fading. I had maybe one zit come up and it isn't all nasty and it's shrinking. I highly recommend especially if you have an oil problem."


"I have been on Savella  more than  ten years.  I take 100 mg. twice a day.  When I first started, it did help me.  Now, I've been having a terrible time sleeping, dry mouth, constipation and ALL of the "other" side effects listed.  I never would have believed that this was WHY I was having so many negative side effects...especially since this is NOT the only medication I take. At first it was just the sweating....now ALL the side effects are bothersome.  I am definitely going to talk to Rheumatologist about titrating off....also having a sleep study to see if this is indeed the problem.  Sleep Study Doctor has said that this medication after so long, WILL interfere with sleep and other problems."


"After yrs on with a number of meds all these arguments in my head are starting to quite down some and starting to make sense 50 pounds later and completely isolated from the world feeling like I can make a reality check and at least have hope of a better and brighter day just checked out after an episode and hope they got it right finally. Started @40 and just ate and took my first 60... Feeling positive at least with sample packs"


"The first week was awful, I had at least 50% of the side effects that were listed as possible nausea dizziness,, strange dreams.and general digestive issues. These gradually reduced every day and eventually went away entirely until I increased the dose. Knowing that the side effects were coming with each dose increase made coping much easier. I battled through the side effects and was quickly impressed with how well it works. Absolutely no appetite at all, and when I do feel hungry is seems to be for fruit and salads. I  also found my desire to drink alcohol has also dramatically reduced. Infact it makes beer taste odd. 8 weeks now with no side effects and have gone from 94.4kg to 77.9 kg. Absolutely worth the money"


"LADIES. The first two times I tried monistat I had an awful experience just like everyone else did. Such terrible burning and itching. I was afraid to take it again, but this most recent YI I got was just too awful to bare, and I knew monistat had worked for me in the past, be it painful or not. This time it was fine! All I did differently was take ibuprofen so the swelling and pain would subside, and then laid in bed pants-less so the air could get down there and reduce the irritation and itchiness. After waiting a little while and letting all the aggravated skin settle, I then put in the applicator. The key is to NOT use the medication when your vagina is all irritated. Lay in bed and relax a little first."


"I got mirena put in two days ago and so far love it. I'm twenty one with no kids and in a monogamous relationship. It does hurt to get in, a lot of cramping and pinching, but it only last for a few moments and is totally worth it in my book. I had it inserted towards the end of my period. Yesterday( the second day I had it) my bleeding stopped by the end of the day and I had no cramping. Today so far no spotting, although that wouldn't worry me, and ive also had no cramping or pain of any kind anywhere. So far I love it. My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex last night and it was wonderful not to have to think about taking  a pill or worrying if it was not effective yet. I would highly recommend so far. i will post again in about a month."


"My name is Joshalynn. I'm a severe asthmatic, have been since forever. I had to take steroid pills and shots because I couldn't breathe. It caused me to gain so much weight it never went away. At the age of 14 I was 268lbs. It was about July 2010 that I looked in the mirror and saw that I was horrified with what I saw. I had let myself go and to me I looked very fat. A week later I was put on Bontril. It absolutely changed my life. It's now May of 2011 and I way 220 pounds. The weight is still coming off and I barely have anything that fits cause its too BIG. I've never been happier and it keeps getting better."


"I've been on the ring since February. At first, the side effects were acceptable- my chest broke out like crazy, it looked like a had a severe rash, but that was nothing, since my ridiculous cramps went away.

Month 2, it got worse. On top of the horrendous rash-like acne, I also cried a lot. Then again, my period was so incredibly light and pain free.

Month 3, I had the ring in for about a week and a half, and took it out this morning. I've cried every day, flown off the handle at the littlest things... I'm angry and aggressive. I actually want to fight people, and I'm so not like that! I took the ring out this morning, and I'm not doing this again."


"The only drawback to this and all HIV drugs is the expense to people without insurance."


"This is the only medication I take for acute asthma. I have been on this medication for 19 years and have only been to the emergency room twice in 19 years. So what do you think. I am also a professional nurse. Uniphyl 400mg twice a day. It's the best."


"Minimum adverse effects. "


"I had a 2 month sample to try from my midwife because I was tired of taking a daily pill. The first month, I was extremely irritable, angered quickly for no reason. I felt bloated all the time and I started breaking out. After the first month, my skin cleared up, and I went "back to normal." Overall, it is a great concept, but I can never keep the NuvaRing in place. It constantly moves around and will sometimes stay by the cervix, and other times will fall down and  feel like it's going to fall right out, which I can't stand. I constantly have to go back and push it into place, which is very irritating. My husband said he couldn't feel the ring during sex, but I could feel it moving against my vaginal wall. I am going back to the pill."


"I had what I thought was a yeast infection since I've had several over the years. Went through two rounds of Monistat which eased up the pain but it came right back. Went to the doctor yesterday, and he said that he thinks I have Candidiasis of Vulva and Vagina. He prescribed two 150 mg Fluconazole, one for yesterday and the second pill in a week. I woke up this morning with horrible diarrhea. The vaginal burning is about 85% better though. If it gets rid of the Candidiasis, I can handle the side affect."


"Experienced sudden severe pain in left abdomen & back a week ago. An ultrasound at the Gastroenterologist (yeah, I went to one..) singled out the culprit as a 5mm stone in left ureter close to VUJ.  I consulted a urologist a day after & he prescribed Tamsulosin (Flomax) 0.4mg each day in the night after meal. I used it for three days and got a CT KUB done since my pain wan't coming down much. - The CT KUB showed the stone intact at the same position (VUJ), The doctor suggested Laser Lithotripsy after two days. My pain stopped from that night & to check if stone got into bladder I went to a nearby diagnostic center & got another ultrasound scan done, the 5mm stone is gone!"


"I have been on zyprexa for 5 days so far. I have been taking 2.5mg and I think I need to up the dose now to 5mg as it feels like it is wearing off. this medication is doing wonders for me, it is great! I can finally have 8 hours of un-disturbed sleep. Prior to commencing this medication, I was suffering from severe symptoms of mania such as insomnia, loss of appetite, high energy levels, psychotic symptoms (hearing voices, derealisation, making weird connections & magical experiences), making new plans, reckless spending & driving, new ideas, taking on too many tasks, agitation. the medication has calmed all of these symptoms. zyprexa is a god send for me. only side effect I have is low blood pressure from it."


"I am prone to UTI's and never had a problem with this drug before.  Took my 2 doses on the first day, with what I thought was no problem woke up on day 2 vomiting.  Around 11am I tried a piece of toast, and took my 3rd dose with that. I was then okay til about 4:30, when I was sick again.  I have skipped doses 4 and 5 and am waiting to hear from the doctor about calling in a different prescription.  "


"The best thing I could do to myself! I put Mirena in nine months ago when my second son was eight months old. It did not hurt, I did not experience any discomfort and the best thing is that my sex life did not decrease like other people say."


"I have been using Jublia for 2.5 months, and results are really good. I guess all negative results are because each fungus is different and what is good for one is not for the other, My doctor told me to file the toenail very hard before applying this med. I bought hardest nail file I could find and did just that. After the first 2 weeks the damaged area completely fell off, but I still continue filing and applying med right after (once a day). Now my whole nail is pink and I don't really know if it's a new growth or just skin, There's some old nail left at both sides, but I hope it'll also come off by the end of 11th month of treatment. I live in Canada and I pay $17.80/bottle after insurance has covered it."


"I have been on Lo Loestrin for about 3 months now. Before this one, I was on Safryl. I switched because Safryl was giving me horrible side effects. I like Lo Loestrin, however, I don't love it because the spotting between periods has not stopped. I haven't gained weight, if anything have lost some. My face is clear and my sex drive is okay, not like before, but i haven't lost it. In my experience, this pill has more positive than negatives. I was also diagnosed with PCOS and Hashimoto's Disease. Birth control pills don't have the same effect on everyone. My GYN had me complete a hormone test before prescribing me this pill. He wanted to balance my hormones out with the pill and it looks like he did. I'm hoping the spotting goes away."


"This is my 2nd time using Cleocin HCl, this time for a dental abscess (300mg every 6 hrs).
Today is day 3 of a 7-day course, set by the ER Dr. The swelling of my gumline, lip, and cheek has all but disappeared (just a tiny bump on the gumline left). The pain too is almost nonexistent, unless of course I bite down hard on the tooth that needs extraction.
 Side effects are slight nausea and heartburn if taken without 8oz of water or lying down soon after taking a dose."


"Well after just ending my period on June 30th, I had unprotected sex with an old flame multiple times the night of July 3rd into the morning of July 4th. I didn't take the plan B until the night of July 5th. Today is July 19th and I got my period of early!!!! I didn't think it would work because I'm 6ft tall and over 200lbs and I only to one pill (after being told by friends I should take 2 because I'm over the suggested weight) I could only afford 1at the time. Thank God it works!!! Although the sex was good it wasn't good enough for me to have his baby. Lol!!! It's works girls just relax!!!!"


"I'd been on Victoza 1 or 2yrs back, but w/no results. This time around, I'm on Victoza & Invokana, and I've lost about 8lbs since starting them 5 days ago. Except for a slight desire to eat in the AM, I've lost almost all appetite. I'm nauseous almost all the time, tho', and had to actually vomit on the 3rd day. But, because I used Victoza in the prescribed way the 1st time around, my doc suggested to start at 1.8, which may be why I'm so nauseous. I've to drink lots of water because of the Invokana, but after drinking I feel like vomiting... I just realized that the nausea from drinking water has subsided since the 1st few days, so I guess the general nausea is lessening, too? Hard to tell, especially w/no appetite."


"I have taken Dalmane 15 mg. since I had breast cancer in 2008.Worked great getting to sleep and staying asleep. I continued using it since I had several surgeries in the past years. This year I wanted to stop taking it. I didn't know after 4-5 weeks you are tooked on them, they are that addictive.It took me almost 3 months to ween myself off them with my doctors help. Dropping a night use every two weeks and using Benadryl on that night until I wasn't using them anymore. I would try another med. if I never they were do had to stop."


"I was prescribed this for a nasty spider bite that got infected. The infection started getting better after one day but the nausea is 24/7. I could hardly eat anything and had trouble sleeping because of the horrible feeling in my stomach. Was prescribed 2 pills a day for 10 days. The pills were large."


"After many years of joint pain, finally found a physician who looked at x-rays, labs, family history, my entire medical history and determined that I indeed had Rheumatiod Arthritis. I have noticed a significant change after being put on Methotrexate, Prednisone, Folic Acid, and Tramadol. However, now that winter is here, joints are worse and I am now on the highest dose of Methotrexate (20mg) a week but I'm able to get out and do more with less pain than before."


"Wonderful.  I've tried other drugs for bipolar and never knew what "stable" was until I was prescribed lamotrigine. I'm more productive, and my Seroquel has been reduced from 1000mg a day to 600mg a day. Great medicine."


"One of the best things for my acne! Cleared it up entirely"


"I went to the ER for extreme neck and head pain. They said they were going to treat me with a headache cocktail. The nurse shot 3 medicines in me quickly. The first was reglan. Immediately after she put this in my iv I felt an intense pressure in my chest and I could barely breathe. I began to feel so restless and jittery. I wanted to jump up and rip the IV out and run. I tried to lay there and calm down but I felt terrible intense anxiety and worried I was going to die. I felt panic like never before. I thought something was wrong with me, I'm so glad I'm not alone. I'll never agree to this medicine again, and my head still hurt when I left!"


"I'm 18 and have had pretty awful acne since I was 12. My doctor prescribed Tri-Sprintec mainly for the acne, but also for period regulation and birth control. In the 2 weeks I've been taking it, I haven't experienced any of the mood swings or breast tenderness/growth that others have. I've gained a few pounds, but I'm home from college and so eating poorly and not exercising, so I can't really blame that on the birth control. My acne has gotten 10 times worse since starting, with lots of breakouts on my forehead, chin, and around my mouth which used to be completely clear. As frustrating as it is, I'll stick with it for a few months and hope that my body adjusts and the acne clears up!"


"Tear production increased slightly - but now I have blurry vision"


"I just started using Prozac a couple of weeks ago and it has been life changing. I am a combat veteran who suffers from severe anxiety and sleeping problems and this drug has completely abated those symptoms. My mood is much better, I can concentrate for longer periods of time and I don't have the social anxiety that was plaguing me since I left the Marine Corps.

All in all, this is a great drug that has helped me move on from my anxiety. I take 20mg per day (minimum dose) and that is working fine."


"I was on Celexa for about a year, gradually had my dosage increased from 20mg, to 40, then to 60, the max. Seemed to help a bit at the beginning of each change in dosage. I had no major side-effects. My crying decreased but I still felt hopeless and depressed most of the time. Not for me."


"I've only been on Celexa for 5 days. I understand that this will not be an entirely accurate review of the medicine, because it takes about 4 weeks to get the full effect, but my experience is worth sharing for those just starting.

Reason for being prescribed:
-anxiety associated with emotional stress
-depression (seasonal)
-inability to sleep due to anxiety
-panic attacks (only about 5 in a 2 month period)

Days 1-2: 10 mg - felt awful. I felt anxious, foggy-headed, weird...
Day 3: I was quiet, but full of energy. Some trouble sleeping (woke up in the middle of the night)
Day 4: Tired because I didn't sleep well that night. Midday exhaustion. Somewhat antisocial. Still "myself" though.
Day 5: General good mood, positive. Productive.  "


"Hi,

I have been using Effexor xr for about 9 months now and have been off it for about 3 weeks. I am still experiencing sexual disfunction. I understand this to be post SSRI sexual dysfunction which can last a few months, to a few years, to permanently. I wanted to let people of the this risk of taking an SSRI."


"Sancuso is a wonderful product! It worked great and was so easy to use! Once you apply it you don't even know you have it on. It worked for me when nothing else did."


"I was taking Ambien 15mg for awhile but my body built a tolerance to it.  Over 2 weeks ago my doctor changed my prescription to Lunesta 3mg.  I finally got up the nerve to take it after doing all the research.   This is the first I have taken and I must say the aftertaste after about 5 minutes of taking it is absolutely HORRIBLE.  Even breathing in through my mouth or nose heightens it.  It strongly reminds me of how my mouth would taste after taking chemotherapy for cancer.   It's causing a horrible flashback for me.  This will be the first and last Lunesta I take.  You also can't eat or drink anything as it tastes horrible too.  I guess I will have to go back to Ambien."


"I was prescribed the Effexor ER for acute depression and anxiety after a death in the family and only took it for a month, but it made me sane and able to face every day as a teacher without crying randomly throughout the day. That was 2 years ago. I was prescribed it again for the same thing when my fiance passed away. I thought I was ready to stop taking it after 3 weeks but I found myself fighting back tears over small incidents like breaking a pen or a student asking me a simple question about the material. I started taking it again and it's been a life saver for me. I can still take the time to reminisce at night and grieve, although the tears seldomly come. If you aren't on it long then the withdrawal isn't bad at all. Hope this helps!:)"


"Very effective for fibromyalgia pain. Does not help with fatigue."


"After two months, it had completely killed my libido and my ability to obtain an erection even with Viagra on board!"


"I am about halfway through my first pill pack and I am having pretty good success so far. This is my first time taking birth control but so far there have been no side effects and no real changes. Reading the reviews here had me worried but so far for me everything seems to be fine. I guess I'll have to report back in a few months."


"i was prescribed dianete for years and my face was beautiful! Bar the odd spot if I had a few too many drinks on a sat night =\ however due to docs weaning women off Dianete because of health issues such as blood clots, strokes they switched me to Yasmin! Worst pill I have ever had! My face looks like a giant Pizza! It's vile, I get up everyday with another spot, angry red ones that lay under the skin so I can't even attempt to get rid of them. I cry all the time, depression is creeping in. I'm crying at TV adverts it's that bad! I will be returning back to the docs to get a new pill."


"Great BC. Initially I gained about 5 pounds but that's probably the case with every BC and you can work to keep it off. Didn't change my mood or my sex drive, and periods have been much more bearable. Only thing is--if you mess up the pack (i.e., miss a pill, etc.) your period can last start early and last very long. Try to keep a consistent schedule with this pill. Oh, and I've never been pregnant either."


"Have been on Xanax since I lost my brother. I was thirty-nine. It helped with grieving, especially while working. Through the years I've been prescribed Xanax for sleeping .25. Through the years I've developed Fibromyalsia which one symtom is sound, refreshing sleep. After consulting specialists and pain mgt, the decision was use Xanax along with Prozac to get to sleep and stay asleep. Now , after I moved I went to a new dr who refuses to prescribe Xanax. He used the term I am too "old" to keep taking Xanax. Worked fine for many years, now he is changing my mode of life. Today he prescribed vistaril. Will see tonight if I can sleep. He initially cut the Xanax I was using by 2/3. I was prescribed take 3 -.25 mg at bedtime. Hope it works!"


"At first I thought it was awful. I had a period for a month straight mood swings and a little weight gain but now that my body has got used to it, it is great. I have no periods at all. If you can tough it out for those first few months it's great."


"Had skyla inserted 12/2/16 for my insanely bad cramps . The NP at my office did the procedure.. the insertion was like an extremely bad cramp.. I felt fine when I left but walking to my car I became week and dizzy and ended up throwing up in the parking lot. I had to stay there for about 30 minutes till I felt good enough to drive..  the rest of the day I was fine. The next morning I woke up with such terrible gut wrenching pain and a lot of bleeding .. I call my doctor they had me come in for an internal to see if it was in place (it was) over the next three weeks I was in so much pain and bleeding I called to have it removed on 12/23/16. My body had half expelled skyla and I was told I was lucky it didn't puncture my uterus."


"I LOVE this, wish they had higher doses. I am way more effective and way more responsive at work and at home. I was worried about being dependent on it but it gave me my life back, plus I'm now sleeping better and feeling more rested."


"Works great for my urine tract infections. Even when I'm sick with a cold! I highly recommend it. "


"Great product but the side effects are awful!
I've been using Duac for a week now and literally all of my blackheads have disappeared it's amazing! My spots have also shrank in size a lot and have almost healed and my scars are fading too. The only trouble I have had with Duac is that when I first put it on it dried my skin out a lot and made it extremely flaky and then when I continued to use it, applying it on most of the area of my face I woke up the next morning and both of my cheeks were burning, bright red and really itchy. I stopped using it for a couple of days until the redness had gone and then applied a smaller amount, but still the burning and itchy sensation has returned."


"I've had psoriasis 12 years I am now 25 years old and have been on Humira for a little over 6 months now and love it! mM psoriasis started out on my scalp and only got worse over the years. When I started Humira I was Covered head to toe. I tried creams oils shampoos then on to methotrexate to light treatments which none had the affects of Humira! Anyway I'm now 98% clear with just small spots on my elbows that never went away fully. I am very happy with the results Humira changed my life!"


"I was on Nora Be for 2.5 years. Previously had taken combination pill, then was off BC for a while. Started Nora Be to alleviate my heavy painful periods. At first I was pleased because it helped the physical side effects of my cycle. But I noticed less and less regular periods (expected) with tons of other physical symptoms. Weight gain, acne, anxiousness, depression, fatigue, and BLOATING. I was so bloated all the time. I would have these horrible emotional PMS symptoms for like 3 weeks, spot for 2-3 days, normal for a week, and then back to the horrible symptoms. I just couldn't deal with it anymore - it was affecting every area of my life. On the plus side, I didn't get pregnant.

I stopped taking it 6 months ago and feel great."


"Started taking Victoza again,  first time I couldn't handle the side effects (weakness, tiredness, nausea) Now, back on the 15th of August, only taking 0.3, and I feel great, appetite isn't completely gone, but my craving are declining day by day, as for constipation I drink a glass of chocolate milk for snack. As for nausea I wear a band for motion sickness."


"This medicine is amazing and works better than anything else I tried.   It has been a week that I've been sick  and can't breath, shortness of breath.  I take this and feel all better."


"Was given Nexium after my H. pylori infection. Worked very well in healing my stomach, but I had to take it everyday for a number of years."


"I have took the depo shot 2 times in a row and the bleeding has not stopped. It's been going on almost 6 months so the doctor gave me the nuva ring. The doctor said that after 2 days the bleeding will stop its been 2weeks and the bleeding hasn't stopped yet. So technically I have the depo shot and the nuva ring in my system and I'm not having any good results."


"I first was prescribed this for my irregularly long painful periods, I would bleed for months without stopping. This first helped an enormous amount. I have been taking this for around 2 years and over this 2 years I have gained 30  lbs. Recently I have experienced random bleeding when any pressure is applied to my abdominal area. Although it works at stopping getting pregnant, you get what you want out of this bc it's not worth what comes with it."


"Very effective in stimulating a BM. However, this medicine can cause bad stomach cramps, bloating and nausea. I'm used to this as I have had constipation my whole life so take laxatives a lot. However, I would only take this if more natural methods of relieving constipation aren't working. Definitely do not take this medicine if you are out or working the next day! you won't feel well."


"Got cut off on last comment. Anyways the side effects sucked for me but it worked! Mind u I had sex  the night before ovulation day and the pill I had was expired and thank god my period came two days early. I wasn't due for two weeks. Calm down ladies if ur freaking out like I did!"


"Thank you Xanax for the best sleep ever!"


"Cannot tolerate restlessness"


"I am not a recently diagnosed glaucoma patient. This medication was introduced when my previous medication was no longer working well.  Although this drug lowered my pressure significantly, the side effect produced was extreme lupus-like symptoms which I continue to experience over seven months later.  After taking the drug for two weeks my ophthalmologist discontinued its use. I realize there are side effects with all drugs.  This is one in which I was not adequately informed of the risk and which I regret having taken.."


"I have to say that this has been a great drug that has done so many good things for my Granddaughter that I have adopted. She is 7 years old with ADHD.  She was so unhappy and would even tell me that she knew something wasn't right and wanted to be a good kid like the ones in her class room. She was in tears and asking for help. This is the first drug for her ADHD and it has worked great! Some side effect not eating and not sleeping good at night.

But over all this drug has work great so far."


"Doesn't work at all. I have major panic disorder and I've tried everything except Xanax and Valium and I can say that this medicine surely does nothing in my case."