"ENBREL is a life changer. I tried oral therapy (methotrexate, plaquenil, prednisone, etc), and had severe side effects. With ENBREL, the stabbing sensations of a hot knife twisting in my joints stopped. I inject myself weekly in the abdomen with the SureClick pen. 2 out of 104X the injection site bruised. 2 out of 104x using ENBREL, 2 SureClicks failed to inject. AMGEN replaced for free. Surgeries helped me regain hand and arm strength. My 2-yr follow-up X-ray for my total knee replacement was spot on, despite the permanent RA damage to the femur. Double rhizotomy in cervical spine every 6 mos helps. Will replace damaged forefinger and thumb joints this year. Mountain biking again! Thank God for ENBREL!"


"Did NOT WORK for me. I was very disappointed. after seeing all these reviews I was really hopefull. But it did nothing for me other than make me sleepy the first few days.

Any other pills out there?"


"Just want to update since previous review:

To understand how this product works you have to know what it does. It blocks a certain amount of the fat you eat from being aborbed into your body and thus reduces your calorie/fat intake. It's not a miracle drug, if you eat a very high fat diet yes it may help a bit but it won't do ALL the work.

Also, if you eat little/no fat anyway it can't help as it won't do anything for you. It can't block fat that isn't there.

If like me you're on a long term diet it can really boost your success. I have gone from a bmi of 47 to 39 in 6 months. Still some way to go but Alli is helping a great deal and keeps me motivated with consistent weekly weight losses."


"I can honestly say that this particular drug got me to sleep within 30 minutes of taking it (took it at 941pm EST). By 1015 I was drowsy enough to go to sleep. However, it's 124am EST and I've been up for about 25 minutes already. Needless to say, it's my first night taking it but I figured it would work the same as the other drugs I've tried. I'm not sure what else to do as I sleep maybe 2 hours a night and have been since returning from the army."


"I had a breast augmentation and was required to take 10mg 3x day for the first few days after surgery. Never felt any pain. On my bottle it warns of extreme drowsiness- don't know why this is such a shock to some. I ended up only taking 6 total and have some left over. It's been 3 years since my surgery but I'm so glad I have some on hand, as I threw out my shoulder. Yes, it will either knock you out, or keep you up. You'll feel hungover either way. But it does what it's supposed to do; if you're in enough pain, it's worth the relief."


"Took linzess one time and wound up in the ER the same night due to a horrible rash.  I had horrific diareha the hours leading up to the rash.  I now have a big hospital bill and no relief of IBM.  Will NOT ever take it again."


"I am very happy with Abilify. I have been on it with Lexapro and klonopin and I am feeling much better than I was. I can make firm decisions. As a matter of fact I bought my first home at 58. I take care of my own finances and for the most part I am very pleased with my adulthood. I am a wonderful grandma and my babies love me. It is awesome to be me. I feel free and "human ". I am blessed!!!!"


"This is one of the strongest and most effective pain relievers I have taken in my 33 year experience with Crohn's disease.  I have only found IV Dilaudid (1-2 mg) to be more effective.

RM"


"This isn't my first time using this brand. All I can say is it made me want eat all day everyday. Made me nauseous but started taking it at night and that helped . It also gives me horrible mood swings during my period."


"I'm 11 and I take it. Before I got in trouble a lot, but now I'm fine."


"Worked well when I started the 25mg, but then after a few weeks (maybe 2) I went back to be bring anxious as ever but only now with tons of side affects, caused me to gain a ton of weight and increased my appetite, causes excessive sweating, and a bunch more. Basically I'm on medicine that causes a bunch more problem's and I feel like it makes my anxiety worse. And no I haven't just been on zoloft for a few weeks I've been on it for at least 8 months already and I'm now on 150mg. And still no change. It works for some people and not for others, and it did not work for me."


"I've been on Junel FE 1/20 for three months now after switching from Lo Loestrin FE (too expensive!) I experienced slight weight gain (about 5 lbs) and slight moodiness/breast tenderness at first but those symptoms went away. Now, out of the blue, I'm having my second period in a month after being pretty regular and my chronic post nasal drip has gotten a lot worse. I'm going to stick it out for a few more months but might ask my doctor for another recommendation if these new issues don't resolve."


"I started taking Tri-Sprintec 7 months ago. I mainly wanted it to treat acne but also as birth control. I had moderate acne and it actually took a while for the pill to finally help my skin. I had to be patient with it because it took about 4-5 months for my skin to clear up with occasional pimples around my period. The pill did thankfully increase my breasts size after a couple weeks to a month of taking it, and I felt like my appetite has increased but I've only gained around 7 pounds since I started and I've always been at 100 pounds. This pill has been great to me and I haven't had any problems with it so far (that I know of)."


"Took this for a week for bacterial vaginal infection. The day after I finished clindamycin, I started to feel sick. The next day I had chills and low grade fever with stomach pains and heartburn. It is day 5 that I finished this medication and still not feeling well. I would never take this med. Plus I read there is s FDA high warning it can cause C-diff. Google it. It's very scary!!"


"Causes too much daytime drowsiness. Works well as a sleep aid but, there is too much carry-over sleepiness during the day."


"The depo shot works very well in terms of pregnancy prevention but the side affects are awful. I first got the shot in November of 2014 and about two weeks after, I started bleeding and have yet to stop eight months later with the exception of a random two weeks. I also get severe cramps and mood swings and not to mention I've spent way too much money on tampons. My doctor said to give it a few months to let my body adjust but it's been a long time and I'm highly considering changing to a different form of birth control."


"My experience with Apri has been great. I have been on it for about 5 years now. I do not get any of the side effects - no headaches, mood swings, weight gain, etc. I was recommended by 2 doctors to take 4 x 21 packs of Apri in a row, totaling to 3 months of birth control then stopping for a week to get my period. So this means that you only get your periods 4 times a year. This causes no health risks at all (unless you take it longer than 3 months in a row) and I have been doing this for 3 years with no side effects at all. I have spoken to 4 doctors about this and none of them disagreed with this method. I was told to try it and if it worked for me to definitely keep doing it. *May not be for everyone so please consult your doctor first*."


"Used as a light sedation for cataract surgery.  It was marginally effective during the first procedure and had almost no effect for the second procedure a week later."


"This cough medicine was not only ineffective, the grape  taste and consistency was awful.  Waste of money."


"I love this pill. Before starting ortho I was on Junel Fe and had two periods per month. One on and off the active pill. With ortho I've had none of that nonsense, no weight gain, no additional moodiness, no loss of sex drive, and relatively good control over my acne. I only see flare ups on the inactive pills. My only complaint would be that it didn't make my period lighter or decrease my symptoms. Overall, love it."


"I was prescribed this back in March of this year for high BP. My doc told me to take 1/2 of the pill. I kept taking myself on and off it until finally my bp started doing waves from 107/86-135/96 making me sick. So then my doc said start taking the full pill. I guess it works ok keeping my bp at a reasonable level. I just haven't really given it a chance because, I'm afraid it will raise my blood sugar. I'm not a diabetic but, my mom and sister have it. I just don't want this drug triggering that in me, if I have the diabetic gene. Has anyone here had that side effect? It raising your blood sugar levels?"


"Literally a life-changing product...I've been using it for 3 days and I'm already 100% satisfied. I tried other products out there but continued to sweat (armpits) even in the wintertime, 5 minutes out the door and the sweat would go through my shirt, within about an hour the sweat would go through my entire SUIT. Was thinking about getting surgery or botox injections, but somehow stumbled upon a site where I saw Drysol reviews and became cautiously optimistic from the customer reviews that this was my solution. SO happy to finally get rid of this terrible condition."


"This has helped me a lot! I started using Adapalene Gel 0.1% (prescribed by my doctor) only last week and my acne has gotten much better. I get lots of redness in between my eyebrows, pimples on my forehead, little (not severe at all) bumps around my nose, and I have scars on my chin. Now, the problem around my nose is completely gone and the scars on my chin are hardly visible. In between my eyebrows is less red and my forehead is starting to clear up. I hope that in a couple of weeks it will almost be gone! Side effects include dryness around the applied area and itchiness or irritating spots under or on the corner of your eyes. I apply it at night after washing my face and rinse it off in the morning. I love this product!"


"I used the pill for 1 month and 9 days. I did not get my period the first month. But had cramps for weeks, which was the reason for beginning this pill in the first place. I gained 10 pounds, then lost it the week I was off, then gained it back again after the first 7 days of the 2nd pack. I had no interest in doing anything. I would be angry or I would cry. I cried everyday, for no reason. When I would cry hysterically for hours at a time is when I threw them in the garbage. I know they say it takes 3 months to get regulated, it is just not worth it. I would rather feel happy, then hinder cramp pain which only lasted a few days anyways."


"Got the Mirena in almost 2 weeks ago, and I must say I love it so far! Horrible cramps for the first 5 or so hours after insertion (had to drive home) and almost couldn't take it. Heating pad helped bunches along with laying on my back. The cramps went away the next day! I even went to work. A few cramps here and there, but that's expected. Nothing too unbearable. I'm also a 21yo with NO kids. My boyfriend also can't feel it. One thing though, the antibiotics they put you on day of insertion did give me a Yeast Infection. Went away a couple days later. Love the Mirena so far!"


"I love this pill! I started off on Microgestin for 3 months & never had an issue but my insurance switched me to Blisovi. Which I'm assuming is just a generic brand. Either way, I've been on Blisovi for about 3 months now. My periods went from 7-9 days, extremely heavy & EXTREMELY BAD cramps to the point where I'd have miss work because  I wasn't able to stand. Now they're 3 medium/light flow days, with light cramps. The only side affect is tender breasts for like a week. Other than that, this pill works for me."


"My son is currently on 20mgs once a day. Diagnosed and medicated September 2016. We noticed he does this blank stare where his eyes roll up and makes a tasting motion with his mouth. I notified Dr and he had a EEG done. Turns out they were seizures. He is doing super well in school, complete 180 but I don't think  it worth it. He's now on liquid keppra. I feel like has just going down hill. Super irritable, mood swings which they said was a side effect of being on both. Very disheartening. Waiting for MD to call back to change his med to a non stimulant."


"I just started taking this and it works. I have been taking hydrocodone with codeine 10mg for a few months and had horrible constipation. Miralax  and other products didn't work. Yes, with Movantik it can be uncomfortable... but I never had any of the other issues. I did get a little dizzy, but nothing serious that would send me to the ER."


"Worked for about a month then I started sleeping 13-15 hours a night and lost all motivation."


"I have noticed since I have been on this medication I have become more happy and able to deal with my depression that I was suffering for a few days. I have noticed differences in my sleep pattern. I go back to bed earlier and I wake up early which can be a problem for me at times because I need lots of energy during the day to keep me going because I will get tired and depressed. My mood starts to slip after 3:00 which can be annoying."


"It saved my life and lives of others I came in contact with at times."


"I have been on this pill for 4 years. The pill does serve its purpose, I haven't gotten pregnant but the side effects are outrageous. When I started the pill I was 18 and 145lbs, almost a year later I was at 160lbs now I have plateaued at 190lbs for about a year and a half at 5'8. My sex drive is gone almost and my poor boyfriend has been there through all of it. I have vaginal dryness so during the beginning of sex it is very painful. I didn't have acne before and didn't have any after. My period went from 8 to 4 days which was good and my cramps did lessen. Even though it took me this long to read reviews I'm glad I did I'm going to look into switching."


"I was a 1/2 pack a day smoker when I started taking Chantix.  Took it for the first week before I quit smoking and had no side effects.  After quitting smoking I did notice that my dreams were quite vivid but not necessarily unpleasant and I was passing gas with increased frequency.  I quit taking Chantix after the first 5 days of quitting smoking.  It helped immensely during the first 3 days of quitting - no physical cravings at all -  but I found at day 4-5 that I was starting to feel very anxious as if I had just quit smoking.   I am now 6 weeks without smoking.  Many of the "side effects" of Chantix read to me as they are the side effects of quitting smoking as I am experiencing them as well.  Most notable - I feel less happy."


"I have diabetes Type 1 with insulin resistance. Works well. I use 200u/day, 100 AM, 100 PM. It can burn quite a bit when injected, this is because Lantus is fairly acidic with a pH of around 4. When the low pH hits the higher pH of the body, it forms microscopic crystals that are absorbed slowly. This precipitating action that causes the burn as well as makes Lantus a long-acting insulin. It helps me to inject the 100 units in 2-3 sites so less goes in per site. Also be sure to leave the needle in for 15-30 seconds to avoid leakage. I'm a chemist by trade."


"This drug helped me recover from my subachroind anuerysm. It is a miracle drug. No other on the market does this. I was informed that they are no longer making this drug. I am worried in less than a month I can't get this drug. The generic doesn't have the same effect that Nimotop does and I want to know what to do."


"I sleep great with this medication."


"I have been on it since 2009 due to severe back pain. I was told I have ankylosing spondilitis, a disease which affects joints. But this medicine improved my condition up to the point that I can lead a normal life again."


"I was prescribed Lexapro about a month ago to deal with a recent and unexpected break up with my newly-wed husband. I was surprised to notice how quickly I started feeling better. Just under two weeks I noticed the improvements myself, but I'm sure others did as well."


"I am allergic to everything. Flonase works.

The generics - depends on manufacturer. I've heard PAR is exactly the same as the brand name. I have used Apotex and it was good. West-Ward is pure snake oil.

Pay attention, talk to pharmacist."


"I've recently found out I was pregnant and got a yeast infection from increased hormone balance. Went to my obgyn and she told me to use 3 day monistat to treat my symptoms since I cannot be prescribed the pill to take. I got the suppositories (easier inserted w fingers). While the suppositories weren't bad the cream made me feel like bees were stinging my downstairs. It was excruciating for a few moments but subsided. You would think they would sell a product more soothing for ladies! Also has me wondering why it burns.."


"Norco works great for me and has for several years. I crushed my ankle over 10 years ago and the pain can be overwhelming. "


"For over 20 years I've used antidepressants and this by far is the best I've ever used however there are some downsides I'm constantly hungry all d time I've put on 2stone which is giving me another problem to deal with cause that doesn't make me feel good and excessive sweating I've reduced my dose with doctors supervision to try help these side affects and the tiredness is sooo bad  but I've definitely had little or no anxiety"


"I just started taking Zoloft. I am a 16 year old male suffering from severe social anxiety. I was never like this before a of couple months ago. Anyway I started taking it about 5 days ago. At first my anxiety got worse. But today I didn't feel all that bad and just hoping it gets better from here. We will see. Also only side effects. Slight headache here and there."


"I have been using Sprintec for almost two years and have not had any problems with it.  I was originally put on birth control to slow down my breast growth (one kept growing while the other did not) and not only did it help with that, but I have never gotten crazy acne, my periods are almost always on time and last 3-5 days, and I have not gotten any cramps or weight gain from being on it.  I would highly recommend Sprintec."


"This birth control had its pros and its cons. With this birth control, I knew exactly when I would start my period and what day I would get off my period. It was like clockwork that never seemed to fail. My period was a tad shorter and it was definitely lighter overall (aside from the first day). This BC didn't do much for my cramps. I didn't have any side effects such as moodiness or weight gain, that I seemed to notice. My reason for getting off this BC though is because it made me breakout like crazy. Before, I rarely had so much as a pimple. With this BC, I didn't feel comfortable going out without makeup because my complexion got so bad."


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"This medicine helps me live a half way normal life. I have Ic"


"It was wonderful at stopping my diarrhea.  I ended up having a soft bowel movement in about 12 hours of taking the dose.  The bad part was I had horrible abdominal pain and looked like I was 9 months pregnant.  I would rather put up with diarrhea then put up with that.  Today I am trying citrucel and hopefully won't blow up anymore and no more abdominal cramps."


"So I started with this 2 weeks ago and it SUCKS. I have had maybe one big pimple on a cheek per month or two, and a little around other parts of my face, but now I have full fledge acne on my cheeks and jawline. This is terrible!"


"I've been on Prozac now for a totally of four months - ish. I felt nothing for about two months, and then one day I woke up... and I felt like a different person.  I cleaned my bedroom, got rid of half my things, did all the work that I was supposed to do, and I felt amazing.

I still feel like a new person.  Now, there is more balance.  I feel normal.  For the first time ever.  The first two months were tough, I was tired, but couldn't sleep at night.  Now I'm on an entirely normal sleep schedule, more normal than ever.  I was having some heart palpitations, but that went away. I do have rather vivid dreams still, and I've lost weight, but I think that's just me feeling better about myself."


"I'm only 15 years old, but I've been suffering from anxiety to the point of near-suicide, and Valium has saved my life more than once. I currently take Cymbalta daily, and Valium whenever I need it (roughly 5 times per week) , and I have now been able to return to living a normal life. (I had to quit school for a little while). I would recommend this medicine to absolutely ANYONE who suffers from frequent anxiety, it may permit a better lifestyle."


"I got it inserted in April 2013, that June I bled for about a month straight and waited it out to see if there would be change, after that it stopped and I have not bled since. It is still in my arm and it is now Feb 2016, I will be getting it removed next month and a new one reinserted. I think it is great and it has not given me any problems. Everyone's body is different and remember we all react differently. I think it is great, also I'm very active, and I have never has a pregnancy scare."


"excellent and sustained relief not found in wide trials of many other medications"


"Only thing that helps a cough so bad you are throwing up."


"I've dealt with OCD, generalized-anxiety and PTSD for years and it had completely destroyed my life. I lost all my friends, could not work, was extremely close to being homeless although my parents helped me, avoided the public in general, etc.

The reason I'm on medication including Zoloft is for rage, aggressive tendencies, hatred towards humans, hypervigilence, sensitivity to sudden sounds, distrust, flashbacks, etc.

Along with staying healthy (eating very well, working out, etc.) Zoloft has helped me remain a lot more calm and has helped with my aggressive and violent tendencies.

I've been on 200mg for about 4 months now. It's not a miracle drug for me but it's helped a lot combined with other things."


"Just started my 4th week on Contrave.  I have had no side effects except dry mouth.  HOWEVER, I have lost only one pound and am very discouraged.  My first week was terrible.....I swear Contrave increased my appetite, making me ravenous.  I am hoping for some kind of improvement now that I am on the max dose."


"Overall this medication has been absolutely wonderful.  Our 12 year old son was diagnosed at age 7 with ADHD. We did try another medicine, but it stopped working after about 2 years. We have been on the Focalin XR since.  Our son takes 25 mg, 2 times daily about 6 hours apart. It has helped a ton. He does have the appetite issue, but we are sustaining it, and when it wears off at nite, he eats great. The mornings are the worst part before the medicine kicks in.  Our son has improved so much in school and in his extra curricular activities.  He is a total joy when the medication is working. We do try and give him "drug vacations" on the weekends and during the summer which helps maintain his weight."


"was prescribed this medication for a UTI. Never had this pill before.  OMG...I was nauseous 24/7 with chest pains and only took it for 3 days!. Also gastro issues and feeling like you are in a fog....I always got CIPRO for this type of E coli infection. Don't know why my doctor gave me this horrible medicine.  Called today for different medication because I am not sure if the infection is cleared up.  Pain is gone but that is all. Wouldn't recommend this."


"I couldn't walk for a year from my very very sever arthritis that my doctor keeps renaming every now and then , see the first day I was approved for enbrel I took it with methotrexate on June 1 and I took my wheelchair to university , next day in the morning I could walk again and it kept getting better and then I stoped it for like two month and I woke up one day and I couldn't walk , took my injection next day boom I could walk"


"I've had stints of anxiety and depression throughout my life. It got much worse when I got to college. It took me two years until my family and friends wanted me to seek help. My doctor put me on 10mg of Celexa a day and I felt it the first day! Felt so much better and more productive. I'm back to my normal self and not scared/sad to experience the things I used to enjoy."


"5/8/15 I started yesterday after I fed up with my weights , I go to gym 3 times a wk & workout w/the trainer ones a week with no result I eat very healthy organic & lots veg. I saw my Dr last wk & told me to try it cause in the chart I was over weight 5'5 , 175lbs. I'm 49yrs old Married for 29 yrs, I don't  feel sexy anymore , I hate my body every time I look in the mirror.  I need to mention I'm athletic woman all my life & love the gym,  I do take care of body but I felt like gaining 10 lbs very year, hopefully this will work for me this time , Follow me for the next 2 month"


"This has worked wonders! A little rough for the first couple months, but even then my cystic acne lessened and the pimples I did have were raised and easy to get rid of. Stick it out for 3-4 months and you'll see!"


"Works great on my back spasm and you can really tell when they start to wear off."


"At first it made my sex drive non-existent... but after a while of taking it I feel back to normal, if not better! Honestly, it has made me happier and more energized. The pharmacy tried to change me to another one today... no way. My sister also takes this one and loves it too. I recommend it to my friends looking to start a lower dose pill. Most reviews are negative, but remember ladies, everybody is different, reactions are different. If it doesn't work for you, change it to one that will."


"I was given this drug for bronchitis.  I've had the worst diarrhea, dizziness and nausea.  I need to be near a toilet at all times for fear of destroying my pants.  (sorry for the TMI).  I'm starting to get better so, rather than feel like I have an intestinal virus I'm just stopping the drug and riding out the rest of the bronchitis.  That should tell you how awful I feel while taking this."


"I have tried using generic brands OTC meds to relieve my yeast infection pain and discomfort and have found that ONLY Monistat gives the perfect relief and cure better than any other brand that I've tried. Recently, I bought Monistat 3 to cure a Yeast Infection I got from being on oral antibiotics for 2 weeks to help aid in precaution treatment for Dental Procedures.I noticed burning and discomfort which subsided hours after and burning and pain following the last dose of medication.I understand what I was experiencing were mild side effects and eased my symptoms with natural baby wipes and vaseline after each visit to the restroom until I noticed improvement and my symptoms went away..with that said I will still use and recommend Monistat."


"Taking 2 pills twice a day everyday something new for a side effect , great way to loose weight . Don't feel like eating at all I do is keep my self hydrated with fluids to thin the phlegm so I can cough it loose and get the rest out of my system. Can't wait till I can stop taking it . Also think it's shredding my red blood cells feel tired and sometimes dizzy and weak"


"I took just one tablet of this monstrous drug and I have not shat my brains out like that since I had food poisoning. There I sat, arms clenching my stomach, head between my knees, defecating all of my pride in endless burning blows. My face was grimanced as war flashbacks from that one bad hotdog I ate at that sketchy waterpark coursed through my mind. All I could think of in that moment was "this is how I die. My parents are gonna find me doubled-over, covered in my own shit, their toilet obliterated and their favorite child dead." If you have any desire to force yourself through hours of grueling spats of gas and shit, this is for you. Hope you've got some Desitin."


"I had the skyla put in after the doctors took me off of the pill after 5 yrs due to hemorrhaging. The first 3-4 months i didnt get my period and when i did it was light spotting for a few days. The strings sometimes poked my boyfriend during sex and once in a while hurt me. After about 6-7 months my period would come 2 weeks later and i would bleed for 2+ weeks. From the beginning i got excruciating cramps (when i was supposed to get my period) where i would have to stay home from work/school and stay in bed. Nothing helped with the cramps, so i decided to get it removed."


"This was a miracle for the Fibromyalgia pain, until the excessive sweating began.  It took a long time to make the connection.  I have been off for three months, the sweating has stopped, but the pain of Fibro is creeping back.  Will have to try something else.  The sweating was such a nuisance, and it got so bad, it was frightening.
But, definitely give it a try - it may help you."


"I was on gabapentin when I was younger around age 16 to 18 and I remembered it must had worked pretty well because I stayed on for a little while. So fast forward almost ten years and I started seeing doctor again due to social anxiety and asked if I could try gabapentin. I started low 100mg at night which actually did help me sleep and felt calming effect but I did notice a little twitchy, but all in all it was ok the problem was the next day my anxiety seemed a lot worse I even tried couple more nights and same thing always happened. I'd have physical effect of anxiety, pounding heart, etc. I am also on methadone so I don't know if this why this medication made me have such bad anxiety next day but everyone is different."


"I take 600mg at night, the XR slow release version made me very dizzy, so I take the immediate release version.  Anxiety is completely gone, I sleep well, and along with the Effexor SSRI I'm back to my normal happy self.  It saved my life"


"This is my 2nd month on Paragard. I'm 28yrs old, w/ one 3 year old child. I posted my experience getting it inserted which wasn't bad at all. Weight has been so much easier to control due to no hormones. I've lost a significant amount already.  Overall, I feel fantastic. But today, boy have these cramps been hell. This is the 4th day of my period. It seems as though they're their strongest when having a bowel movement so beware. My flow has always been heavy, so it's nothing of a shock but the cramps have been significantly stronger. Exercise and heating pads WORK. Highly recommend Always Infinity pads for heavy flow. I'm now lasting around 7-8 days bleeding."


"I didn't go on this pill as a birth control method. I needed something to regulate my very very heavy painful menstrual period. However I feel like seasonique is making me crazy. I cry all the time for no reason. My boyfriend rolled his eyes at me because I wouldn't look at a bug he found and I cried. A girl got voted off the tv show cupcake wars that I liked, and yes there I am sobbing like crazy. Little things like that have made me so emotional and depressed.  I'm on the first month so I am going to continue my 3 month pack but I rather bleed heavy with cramps then feel like I am crazy."


"I've suffered from rosecea since my mid twenties and I'm now 54. Tried everything. Now been prescribed oral antibiotics and advised to cleanse with salicylic acid products and daily sunscreen. Also having laser every three months (due my 4th treatment in November 2017). Since April I have used soolantra and have seen a major improvement. Some days I don't need makeup. I didn't have any flare ups since using the cream but had many prior to using it. Would definitely recommend and to keep using it and don't give up too soon"


"I am currently taking 2 Hydrocodone every 4 hours.  Without it, my pain would be too much to handle.  My surgery is in 10 days so I will be on Hydrocodone until then.  Thank goodness for drugs that can take the pain away - if just for 4 hours."


"I'm 19 and I had never taken any birth control before Yaz. It completely cleared up my acne and my breasts significantly increased in size but were very sore all the time. I had no noticeable weight gain or hair loss/growth or spotting. My sex drive was bipolar, however, and taking the pill also gave me occasional slight dizziness, yeast infection, moodiness, anxiety, and even depression which I had never experienced before. I often had intense headaches and stomach aches but no nausea. My period didn't seem to get any lighter or shorter and PMS, though typically not much of an issue for me, was no different. I got to a point where I just felt awful and had to stop taking it after about 3 months."


"Had a 7 day prescription of Bactrim DS. The first two days I had a headache, then the 3rd day I started feeling nausea which turned into nausea/dizziness/and constant fatigue. I've been off the medicine for 36 hours and still feel extremely exhausted, and still dizzy and a little queasy at times. "


"1.5 months in I started spotting. I am taking this BC continuously according to my doctors instructions and skipping the placebo pills to not have a period. I'VE BEEN SPOTTING FOR A MONTH NOW. I've tried many birth control pills and have never had this happen. There had been times where I had accidentally missed a day or 2 and started spotting on my old birth control but after a couple days catching up on my pills my body would regulate itself back out and the spotting would stop. THIS SPOTTING ISN'T STOPPING AND I HAVENT' MISSED ANY PILLS. As said before, I've taken many different kinds of BC pills and had NEVER had this problem."


"I am 51 years old and have been seizure free for 12 years with Tegretol XR. I have no noticeable side effects. I am extremely satisfied with this drug."


"I was diagnosed with MS in 07/2009 and started this medication in 11/2009.  I was titrated up to 22 mg and then titrated up to the 44mg within 4 months of starting medicines. I got an emergency phone call from the Neuro. office after routine blood work came back telling me to immediately move back down to 22mg dose.  I had elevated liver enzymes for an entire year on this medication.  Finally the levels dropped to normal range.  Four months after the liver enzymes normalized I stopped having the flu like symptoms (Fever, headache, general unwell feeling). I take a Naproxen about an hour before each shot.  I still get site reactions and some bruising at injection site (and burning when medicine is going in). I use the RebiSmart Injector."


"I have only just started this product but I'm in love! I usually don't leave reviews but this felt necessary- DO NOT USE IF YOU HAVE NORMAL SKIN OR LITTLE ACNE. This product is clearly meant for us more oily skin types, and I can honestly say it's worked like a dream. Yes, my skin has become a little more dry and sensitive, but that's to be expected. It cleared up my super bad breakout in about a week and now I'm working on getting rid of my blackheads and the scars. I definitely recommend this product, and be sure to moisturize when using!!"


"Always had negative side effects and weight gain with SSRI's. SSNRI's didn't realy do anything either.  I am not a depressive person by nature so was not really sure why my General practitioner prescribed those.  Saw a psychiatrist who was a lifesaver in recommending and prescribing Buspar for me. I am not worrying or irritable only after 3 days.  He has me on 1/2 a pill in the am and 1/2 at night and is still slowly increasing it up to an ideal dose of 30mg a day.  Thank you Buspar."


"I have been taking this since it was prescribed in detox three years ago. It has worked wonders for me. I only take 1/4 of a 50 mg pill and sleep though the night. I don't take it on the weekends to avoid building a tolerance. Sometimes if I am under stress, I will take a 1/2 pill. The only thing I notice is that I need to take it when I have at 7 hours to sleep or I may be groggy in the morning."


"It's like a miracle. I've had almost no side effects and significant pain relief and much better sleep already. I felt a bit lightheaded at first but that is decreasing, and a bit sleepy, also decreasing. It's the first time I've actually felt nearly normal in years."


"Ease of use is great. I used the capsule type for many years and hated it every morning. Removing capsule from package, inserting cap into device. It was difficult because I have tremors in hands."


"Tired of waking up with gut pain and bloated abdomen.  Finally tried Simethicone to see if it would help.  Next morning was the first morning in several months that I woke without pain and bloating (NORMAL!!).  I wish I would have started using this product months ago!"


"Started Otezla aftertaste years of psoriasis and the onset of psoriatic arthritis. I saw results within two weeks and was completely clear after second week. I did not have any side of effects except a slight headache, I did nothing different drank beer while on it no side effects."


"I have been an Ambien/Zolipem user for years and sleep great with it.  However my doctor gave me Belsomra samples to try.  Wow.  Nothing.  Literally nothing.  Stayed awake all night on this stuff.   Not sure what it's supposed to do but I can't recommend it.  Went back to zolpidem and slept all night."


"Worked great first time but remission only lasted 3 months. 2nd time worked quickly again but couldn't taper off as fast. On it for 3 months.  Side effects: lost about half my hair (grew back), high blood pressure (180/100), puffy face, irritable, gained 20 lbs, swollen Lower legs and feet.  Hope I never have to take again. For now mesalamine enemas are working (6 months)."


"Taking for about 2 weeks - noticeable improvement - was getting up 2-3 times a night, now none, stronger stream, no side effects yet. But, @ $3.00/pill and not covered by insurance, it is quite expensive."


"I just got my 3rd rod in Feb. 2015 and I am not sure why I got another one instead of trying something different. It does work very well but the side effects are terrible. I got on it because I thought it would make my periods go away and it didn't, it just made them much longer and I recently had to start taking iron pills to help. The first 2 years I gained 30 pounds and I became very depressed and anxious ( which is still going on in year 7). I do not sleep very well and I am not sure if it is the birth control or not but I am always tired and never have energy. I have a sex drive but some times I get a really sharp pain in my lower stomach that makes not want to have sex because the pain it causes is not worth it."


"Went on it for acne on my chest and neck. It helped that but then it made my face break out like I've never seen. 30+ pimples (mostly by my chin/mouth). It made me so incredibly moody too and break through bleeding for 2 weeks and I just said NO and stopped it. Would never recommend this to anyone, EVER."


"I have been taking Seroquel at a low dose (50mg) for about 10 years; for insomnia and depression (to augment another mood stabilizer).  It generally works very well.  I fall asleep almost immediately and have uninterrupted sleep.  I do have some grogginess in the morning but it generally wears off within 30-60 minutes.   The only other potential side effect I've experienced is elevated cholesterol, but I do not know if the seroquel is causing it; my internist believes it may be hereditary.

It's available as a generic and is very inexpensive with my insurance.

Overall I find it's a good med."


"I HAVE BEEN ON THIS PILL FOR 3 WEEKS. At first everything was okay. But now I have the worst cramps ever. I GUESS DIFFERENT PEOPLE DIFFERENT EFFECTS. I have been so moody. Motrin doesn't help either."


Atropine / hyoscyamine / phenobarbital / scopolamine

"I have used Donnatal for years for Irritable Bowel Syndrome diarrhea. It is a miracle medicine. I stop it when it stops working. I could not have worked or gone out of house without it. However I have high liver levels and wonder if the Donnatal caused this. I stopped it when went on Savella for fibromyalgia. The Savella also helps my IBS. Not on anything now, on FMLA at present. Will have to go on something if I return to work."


"Made me slightly drowsy but did nothing for pain relief for a pulled muscle"


"I got the Implanon at the recommendation of a close friend. Her period completely stopped on it and she was thrilled with it. I began having daily bleeding immediately after it was inserted but waited it out.  Now after 8 months, I still have "bleeding" mostly lining, etc. and it is a pain, I have to wear a tampon nearly everyday. I have gained weight (5 lbs) but its hard to tell if that's just due to aging, I'm almost 33 or not. I have dieted the past 3 weeks and the weight is so hard to lose, again can't say whether or not that's directly due to the medication. Tomorrow I'm having it removed. Back to the pill unfortunately. I would say give it a try, you may be one of the lucky ones, if not, you can remove it."


"After over twenty years of smoking, I am finally free. Thank you Chantix. Never felt better."


"Hate it"


"I have only taken one dose, but already feel more energy and a slightly better mood.  I am taking this for depression.  I also have anxiety, insomnia, and PTSD.  I am also on Effexor 300mg, Propranolol 30mg, Clonazepam 1.5mg and Lamictal 200mg.  After reading other reviews, I am hoping to get off some of these or at least decrease the dosage.  I have not slept well in over 9 years, waking up every few minutes all night long.  Last night, I only woke up 2x to go to the bathroom.  Huge improvement.  I took the medicine at 7:30pm, but I was awake by 5:45am and no groggy feeling.  I am used to drinking espresso shots all morning to stay awake, but only drank 1 espresso today.  I will update more as I go with this med.  No side effects yet."


"The first time I took it, I took one pill upon waking up. I literally stayed in bed the ENTIRE day. I could hardly open my eyes, let alone lift my head off the pillow. Thank goodness it was a weekend and I didn't have to work! I chalked it up to a bad morning sickness day and took two at bedtime that night. The next morning, it wasn't quite as bad but it was still a struggle to get through the day.

I wasn't nauseous, but I was so fatigued and sleepy, and just felt "bad." I realized it might be the diclegis, so I didn't take any more after that. So now I'm back to all-day nausea (no vomiting), but at least I can function!

I only recommend diclegis if you've got major vomiting/HG. Otherwise, the side effects just aren't worth it."


"Easy to use, no side effects experienced as opposed to interferon b medication. Good support program and co-pay assistance. Has lessened progression"


"I've been suffering from moderate rosacea for 6 years. I went to a new dermatologist and she gave me several samples of Mirvaso. She told me to try it for at least 14 days. I put it on my cheeks every day but didn't notice any improvement in the redness. However, I continued as instructed by my dermatologist. Around day 10, I woke up to see that almost my entire face (not just my cheeks) was swollen and with a dark red color that I'd never seen on my skin before. Not even during my worst rosacea flare-ups was my skin this inflamed, red, and splotchy. I've tried aloe vera and chamomile tea on face, but to no avail. I hope the redness subsides soon - I'm worried! And I'm calling my dermatologist - she should warn future patients!"


"I was prescribed Provigil due to fatigue from MS.  This drug is a life saver for me, without it I would not have the energy to do anything.  It is expensive and not covered under insurance so my doctor has gone through the office and given me every sample available.  I am so grateful to him."


"I took Plan B about 5-6 hours after the incident. My p tracker app showed I was fertile and one day before ovulation. The pill worked as it should have. I felt the side effects within hours of taking the pill - nausea, breast tenderness, headache, cramping, had to go to the bathroom all the time. Panicked for two weeks reading horror stories about it not working. But it did its job. Got my period one day early. Seems slightly heavier than normal."


"I have abused Oxycontin for about 2 years. Suboxone has dramatically reduced my withdrawal symptoms, which you can guess were severe. The secret to taking suboxones is that you should only stay on them for about 1-2 weeks and constantly decrease your dosage.  If you take them as prescribed your only getting addicted to a new drug, I took whole tablets the first few days then halfs and then quarters. Trust me if you take the drug everyday then stop the withdrawals are just as bad as your opiate of choice.  I realize only 1-2 weeks sounds quick but after that you will no longer have withdrawals but it's also will power."


"Throughout a ten year battle with Ulcerative Colitis I have been on many I.V. pain meds. I.V.Dilaudid is my pain med of choice. I hate the oral version of this med. It literally does nothing for my pain. I.V. or nothing."


"I agree with everyone. I'm so excited to have found out about this patch, I started mine last week and going on my 2nd week and absolutely love it. For the first time in a LONG time and I'm back being my old self and the mom I need to be! I take the 10mg and seems to work great so far! I have been taking Tramadol and Oxycodone. I am so happy to not have to drag my pill bottle around with me any more and take pills all day every day. I'm very excited for where I'm at right now with my pain management. Wish I would have found out about this years ago."


"Had my last of three injections in my left knee on June 2, 2017. I had about a week of minimal pain and some return of movement. Today, June 21, 2017, the pain is about twice as bad as before the injections and my knee is swelled up so bad it's hard to put on jeans. The swelling has also moved down to my ankle.  My left ankle is twice the size of my right ankle. My doctor told me to come back in 6 weeks for a cortisone "booster" if I still felt pain. If I might need a "booster", why was this expensive trash recommended in the first place?"


"My pits have leaked like a faucet for years. Today was the first day I didn't have ANY issues!! It's unbelievable really. If it continues like this it will be a life changer!! I hope it's safe...seems too good to be true."


"I have been using Retin-A (Tretinoin) 0.1% cream for a little over a year. I had used milder products prior to using this to even my skin tone as well as diminish some enlarged pores but wasn't getting the result I wanted. Within weeks of using the Tretinoin my skin tone evened out and pores began to shrink. The first week I did experience some breakouts which for me had never happened before but I was informed this could happen by my doctor because the skin is expelling all impurities. The breakouts cleared and beautiful skin appeared.
I've read horror stories but in each it's been clear that either their doctors failed to properly council them on this medicine OR they purchased online with little to no knowledge of how to properly use it"


"My doc started me on alprazolam about a year ago for insomnia.-, but it was anxiety that kept me awake.

I take one or two 0.5 pills and I am able to fall asleep more easily. I also take one pill during the day if I feel edgy. I recognize early onset symptoms because I had panic attacks (untreated) for over 40 yrs. I used alcohol for years until I realized the damage it did to my body. I used pain pills for awhile, stopped and then was prescribed alprazolam."


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"I took Sprintec for 6 months and finally had to get off of it.  I had horrible mood swings, started getting bad acne, weight gain, and my periods were heavy and I never new when it would start.  One month it would start while I was on the regular pills still, the next month it would start the last two days of the sugar pills.  The worst thing was the mood swings.  On my other pill I had tried, I never had that problem."


"Vimpat is wonderful, in that it has stopped my seizures for the past two years. I am also on Carbatrol. Short-term memory loss I can live with, but my main concern is dizziness. I can't find the combination of times to take it/foods to take it with. It seems like I find a combination that works for three or four days, then I'm so dizzy I cannot stand up. Very frustrating."


"I started taking this a few weeks ago and my acne is almost 100% gone. My skin feels very soft and smooth as well. It is definitely worth a try. I was on Monocycline before for about a year and my acne began to relapse. Once I started on Bactrim my skin was clear again but I am scared of relapsing since it is still an antibiotic. Drink lots of water as well because you constantly feel dehydrated."


"I have Lone Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation, and was having monthly 12 hour episodes very symptomatic, shortness of breath pounding in my chest, fatigued but all self terminating. I went on 50mg twice per day flecainide in February 2012, which kept the thing at bay for 6 months, but in August 2012 had a 12 hour episode, my dose was then upped to 50mg 3 times per day which I space in equal doses throughout the day so as not to get flecainide highs and lows in my bloodstream and so far have been 13 months free of the dreaded thing, oh yes I also take 2.5mg of bisoprolol fumarate once per day and 75mg dispersable aspirin once per day. So as far as I am concerned its a wonder pill. Before this I was getting more and more depressed with the episodes."


"Benzaclin worked amazingly for me.  I used it for 10 years before it stopped working.  My Dr. prescribed an 2 oral meds plus Retin-A, and my skin is terrible.  I wish there was a stronger version of Benzaclin available or something like it that I could switch to when it's effectiveness wears off."


"TriNessa was the first birth control I had ever been on. I took it for almost a year and had to stop. I suffer from anxiety and depression. My periods were really awful before TriNessa and when I started taking it they were easy and manageable. My skin was glowing and clear. TriNessa made my anxiety and depression so much worse. I cried all the time I had panic attacks and mood swings multiple times a day. I also gained about 15 pounds. I have not tried birth control since, I am so scared that it will be anything similar to trinessa because it isn't worth it."


"I decided to try out Nexplanon...even with all the bad reviews.  The first month was the worst.  I never had such a horrible menstrual cycle in my life, lasted the entire month.  Finally, it quit and I still haven't had a period since (so far 4 months).  No spotting at all.  The only problem that I have now is acne.  I always had a clear face but now I have a bunch of blemishes.  I have noticed a change in my moods but its much like the swings you have on birth control pills.  Frankly, I'm way more stable on birth control than I am when I'm not on birth control so it has helped.  Otherwise, I didn't have any other side effects."


"Depakote in use with Zyprexa has given me my life back.  I haven't felt this "normal" in many years."


"Took the pen injection once every 2 weeks for 4 years. Went from 18 inches from the ground vertically bending over too touching my toes. From partial flex of my neck to full flex. Still have common arthritis problem such as inflamed vertebra and joints. Humria cleared my psoriasis completely. Wonderful working medicine. I can now do many more physical things and a lot more flexable without pain or stiffness. But for warning, let the pen warm to room temperature  to reduce bruising."


"This medicine is good if you can get pass the side effects. I was sick, dizzy, felt like throwing up, felt like I was on a ship moving fast, or like car sickness. I went to see a dentist and he told me how best to take the medicine. Take Dramamine 30 minutes before, make sure to lay down, don't get in the car and do not watch TV. Everything he told me was right."


"Well I've been taking depo for over a year now since I had my first child . I took my last shot in April 2015 and I've decided not to take another shot because of all the bleeding I've been doing . I was supposed to take another shot on July 17th but didn't and that didn't seem to help because I'm still bleeding like crazy . I have been bleeding for almost 1 month . It's crazy ."


"I have been on Pristiq 6 months.  It took a few weeks of course (plus coming off the Wellbutrin), and there are still rare days when I want to curl into a ball, but they are less and less.  I am doing the things I enjoy again, also doing much better at work, actually would call the mood happy and energetic.  Friends and family have told me I seem happy and am doing the best work of my life.  I battle Depression, and I know that is lifelong, and I also have horrific life experiences that no drug can banish--so there will still be occasional bad days.  I'm realistic.  But Pristiq is the best medication I have tried--a blessing. Each person is different: if it doesn't work for some, it works for many others."


"I took Famvir for cold sores ... it is effective and worked fast. "


"I have been on Belviq 4 1/2 months and I have lost 61 pds. I have dropped down to 1 pill now because I do not want to get addicted to them. I did not give 10 stars because I want to make sure I do not get any long term side effects first. But Thanks Belviq I went from 320 to 258 and I feel so much better. I wish it was cheaper though."


"I am not sure how I feel about this birth control yet. The first month I started, my withdrawal bleed came the 4th day of my placebo pills. The second month, was about the same. Every month I have experienced some sort of breakthrough bleeding. By my third month I started spotting about 5 days before my placebo pills and bled all the way through my placebo week. I am now in my 4th pack and I started spotting 3 days before my placebo pack and just took my 2nd placebo pill today, no real withdrawal bleed yet. This is the only form of contraception I am using. Has anyone else experienced this and should I be worried? I feel like my withdrawal bleed should start anytime because I am having some cramping."


"Works great on my sinus pressure/cold, now I can breathe no more stuff up nose or runny nose.  Had no problem sleeping but it did give me a severe headache--so now trying half the recommended dose, got immediate relief just waiting to see if it will still give me a headache."


"I got the nexplanon in October of this year and it made me evil. Like my moods were the worst. I would get so mean, I was hateful. My boyfriend couldn't stand to be around me. He had left for work for 3 weeks and I cried my eyes out, got super depressed. My anxiety hit sky high. So when my boyfriend came back I went and got it removed. I was on my period for 3 weeks. My gyno forced me to get it and treated me like a child when I wanted it removed. They thought it was a stupid decision. But since it's been out I've been better. Do NOT get the nexplanon implant. It's awful."


"Took Plan B a day after my boyfriend had finished inside me. I've been on the bid control pill for a while but forgot to take 2 pills from the 1st week. Side effects I got were stomach pain, nausea, and diarrhea. Worst experience ever. Will not take it again, rather find another way to not forget to miss my pill. After a week and half I got my period so it works but with bad side effects."


"Okay so buspar was the first medicine I took and it helped with my anxiety tremendously but the side effects sucked. I'm a female and only weigh about 115 so I'm not sure if that's why the side effects impacted me so much or what. The first day I was on it, I was fine. The only problem was I felt a little dizzy after the first 10 min of taking it but then I was fine and I would go about my regular day and I felt amazing. I took this pill everyday for about 4 days and felt fine but then one day after I took it, I was so dizzy, I could barely stand up and then I felt nauseous all day long. It was not fun. So it's kind of a hit or miss with this medicine. You either take it and feel fine or you'll have bad side effects. At least for me anyways"


"I am 56 years old and I have been unable to sleep due to pain for the past year. I do not like to take medication but was desperate for something. Discovered Aleve PM which I take at night and feel like a new person. The pain and sleep deprivation were making me sick.  Aleve PM works!"


"I am only on day 1, and took 1 pill this morning and 1 this afternoon (not knowing I was only suppose to take one daily for the first week)  I feel fine, although I fell asleep at work, I got extremely tired after my lunch meal(gumbo) and my legs feel like they need to be stretched every time I stand up. No dizziness and nausea as most have said. thankfully, and hopefully this works for me. 245weight, looking to drop 45lbs."


"I had 65% coverage of my body with thick plaque psoriasis. PUVA, methaltrexate, every cream in the book....no improvement. Was fortunate enough to join the clinical trials for stelara in 2005, have been injecting 90 mg every 3 months since then.  I am 99.9% clear with no flare ups and PA under control. No side effects that I can recognize. To me Stelara is a life changer."


"I've been on this pill for 1 year now. I agree with previous posters that every woman is different and we all will have a different experience.
I personally loved this pill. I'm not breastfeeding and I've never had any side effects. My partner and I use this as our only form of contraception (meaning no condoms or withdrawal) and I haven't gotten pregnant. (Though please do your own research and access the risk before deciding to do this because the mini pill is slightly less effective than the combined pill).
I would also like to note that I have suffered from anxiety my entire life and I haven't felt any different since starting the pill.
This pill has been perfect for me and I will continue taking it."


"On medication for 20  years. Stopped abruptly. Proud I stopped but didn't know I needed to taper. Have been very fuzzy in my head since stopping approx 3 weeks ago. Dizzy, short tempered, noise sensitive.
Good medication but people need education on discontinuing medication."


"I'm 18 years old. I am on month 4 of this pill and will be discontinuing its use once this pack is done. It cleared up my acne completely by month 3, which is why I am on it, but the mood swings are not worth clear skin. Im prone to anxiety, but my depression and anxiety have sky-rocketed, I feel completely hopeless and have panic attacks every day. My heart is always racing, and I also feel nauseated so easily. This pill makes me feel like Im going insane. Feeling this bad is not worth clear skin, but I give it a 3 only because it did clear up my acne amazingly. Would not recommend."


"100 mg Does not make penis hard enough"


"This works for my wife and myself every time and even under the worst conditions (small fishing boat in rough seas at anchor). Take one the night before & 1 hr before boarding then every 3 hrs if needed. Nothing else has worked for us."


"I've tried several types of birth control/contraceptives and this is by far the best. In the past I have had insane mood swings, random periods that last for months, serious weight gain, headaches/nausea, extremely low sex drive, etc. Since I started taking this I feel like a normal person again. I'm not randomly mean to my boyfriend, I want to sleep with him too. I have noticed that since I've started taking this pill (I'm on my 3rd month) I've been able to lose weight a little bit easier, unlike the last pill I took. I will continue taking this. "


"I was on Meformin for about a month (500mg twice a day).  I was told that it would give me stomach problems and loose stools, but since I have irritable bowel syndrome, that didn't worry me.  As it turns out, this medicine had the opposite affect.  I had constipation all the time.  Only a good dose of laxatives would help, but even then I had to strain pretty hard to relieve myself.  Finally, my doctor decided to take me off the medication, since my readings were in the mid 80's.  I've been off for about two days and I'm feeling very light-headed.  I'm hoping this will pass soon.  My readings are still good, and the constipation is abating."


"After struggling with motivation and depression through my teens I was diagnosed at 17 with a chemical imbalance. Then and during my 20s I tried Prozac( did nothing), Zoloft(made me extremely fatigued) and  Effexor (barely helped) and nothing really did the trick for me--I eventually succumbed and just stayed depressed, tired and irritable. After having my 2nd child in 2008 I was diagnosed with postpartum depression. My OB put me on Wellbutrin 150 mg, twice daily. I feel like ME again. I concentrate better, am generally happy, way less irritable and feel more in control. Oh and TONS more energy than before. I don't plan on being off it any time soon. I have a little trouble here and there with falling asleep/sometimes jitters - that's about it."


"Over 6 months ago I switched to this from a more traditional bc pill because of nausea. I was taking it for acne and pregnancy protection.

Cons: My acne got way worse initially and then leveled off to kind of bad. Gained about five pounds but I'm not sure if it's due to Apri. My periods went from unnoticeable (3-5 days, no cramps) to intolerable, lasting over a week and bleeding like crazy with initial cramping. I have also had frequent yeast infections right before my period since starting this drug.

Pros: Boobs got way bigger.  Nausea went away."


"I have been on Copaxone for a week, side effects, gives me severe stomach pain, back and side pain and vomiting. I'm going to try and get through it this weekend. If symptoms persist, it will go in the trash and I will have my doc give me something new."


"I found that I was able to loose wieght while I was using this drug. I found that only 5 mg was plenty for me. I have had two heart attacks, the first they put in a coated stent and 18 months later I had my second with a blood clot in the stent. I like taking this drug."


"Very expensive, 1 month supply is 200 dollars"


"Great convenience with only one inhaler. Counter is very helpful. I do have some concerns over side effects and long-term use."


"It seems to have leveled my moods somewhat, or at least reduced my agitation.  It is also inexpensive (compared to say, Lexapro).  I soon developed problems with my eyes in that they are itchy, red and swollen and I have decided to discontinue due to my fear of getting Steven-Johnson syndrome.  It is meant to be a rare side effect, but seems to be more common than I thought.

This medication has also increased my appetite, given me strange dreams, and headaches."


"First time on birth control and was nervous that I'd have the horrible side effects that I've heard about online and through friends. Went on Apri and have never had ANY side effects (nausea, weight gain, etc.).  I think that the horror stories you hear are the exception, not the rule. My Dr. said that she's prescribed Apri for first time birth control users for years and has never had any complaints about it. Got it for $15/month at first and am now paying $25 through WalMart. Other than the disappointment in price increase, I think that I will be taking Apri for a long time."


"I was using this product topically on my skin morning and night for all of high school. It cleared up my extreme acne in a matter of days and was amazed. HOWEVER, at times My skin would be so stripped of oil that the edges of my mouth, eyes, and nose would crack (sometimes bleeding.) I would  apply coconut oil until they healed. These episodes were rare and my face was overall clearer, until few months ago. Suddenly within a day my entire face was red, itching, burning, peeling.  These didn’t stop for a month of only applying water, and pure vitamin E oil to stop the pain paired with antibiotics. This drug was my best frenemy, who I am finally saying goodbye to. I would recommend this to anyone, but beg them to know when to know to say when."


"I'm starting my 1st week of the 3rd month on trisprintec. First month my period was on time with 3 days of additional spotting. Finishing up the 2nd month now and I have been bleeding for over 2 weeks!!! First it was light, then heavy (on time for expected period) since the expected end date I have had light bright pink or red spotting for 9 days past my period. Besides frustration, I've had cramps throughout and felt feverish at times. I've also experienced bad migraines and fatigue. I've never had this level of symptoms with BC before. I was off of BC for a year and this is what I get for trying to get back on it....beware!"


"I'm down 17 pounds in 23 days. I have NEVER had this kind of positive result from anything I've tried. I have PCOS so my hormones made losing weight almost impossible. I have found that I've had to play with the dosage a bit.... when I got to week 3 where I'm supposed to take 2 pills in the morning and 1 at night, the nausea was intolerable and I wasn't able to sleep at night. I found that taking one in the morning and 1 around 2-3 in the afternoon seems to be my "sweet spot". The only side effects are occasional nausea, constipation (easily managed with senna), and extreme dry mouth, which helps with my water intake! I cannot wait to see what results are down the road for me!"


"There are more positives for me than negatives. I have little to no PMS (used to have lots of cramps, bloating, moodiness, fatigue, breakouts, breast tenderness). Almost none of that now. Periods much lighter and shorter. Skin cleared up alot (although I get a zit once in awhile now I think because my body has adjusted to the hormone levels). The only drawbacks are decreased sex drive and annoying vaginal dryness."


"Dr ordered me IV w Reglan and Benadryl last night at ER. After over 48 hrs of misery I immediately got relief. I don't understand people who are saying they felt like they were coming out of their skin- I passed out almost immediately (which was great because I have only been able to sleep about 3 hours over the 48 hour period before ER). Guess we are all different. I will say that I got a solid 8 hours of pain relief and finally sleep but now it's back :( We are having lots of winter storms here so maybe something to do with the air pressure or something? IDK but this sucks."


"I have suffered from anxiety & panic attacks since Kindergarten! I "self medicated",w/alcohol  & weed, until they became an "issue",to say the least! I hit rock bottom almost losing my family, my job,tried AA, Shrinks, until I had a full blown attack.I thought I was having a heart attack ,sweating,rapid heart beat ,etc .I also dreaded any social affairs,or changes in my life .I thought I was just missing a link,not "normal",whatever that is! I went to my Dr & he prescribed .25mg, the lowest .But I was able to 'function" ,go to weddings ,NOT drink ,since 1999. I'm now on the 2mg addicted? I am able to live w/o alcohol & function, but do feel it ,if I don't take it.Trade off? Maybe,but it's better than being a "captive" of my fears. Just be you!:)"


"I started victoza just under a month ago and my blood sugars levels were high. My a1c was 7. 5. I experienced a mild nausea in the beginning but it has gone away. My am fasting range from 94 to 108. My sugars are definitely under control! I have lost 17 pounds and feel great. My eating habits have changed. All I seem to want is fresh fruits and vegetable and very little meats. Plus I am full after a few bites! It has been a blessing for me!"


"I have taken Rebif; it has worked so well and I have had so few side effects that there's been no reason to try out the other disease modifiers. When on a consistent dosage schedule, I never experienced a relapse. The needle is really small. I rarely use my injector anymore - just stab and go. I take it at night to sleep through any effects. I was warned very seriously about the possible side effects, but the worst that I ever have is a slight fever the morning after an injection, and/or the beginnings of a headache that I nip in the bud with migraine medicine."


"I have been on Contrave for 10 weeks and have lost 17 lbs. The only side affect is irregular bowel movements. I feel great! I can't wait to see how much I lose in the next 10 weekends!"


"It saved my life.. I used for 12 years straight. Never slowed down...till I got sick.  Ambulance to hospital and checked out.. Had endocarditis on my heart valves.. Had to have a transplants or die.. Here I am and 5 years later still clean.The  Methadone program I'm on saved my life."


"I'm 61 and have had psoriasis since I was 16.  Of all the medicines I have tried (MTX, Enbrel, Raptive, Cyclosporine, Humira) this is the best in terms of effectiveness and side affects.  I'm about 90% clear and have no side effects."


"Struggled with MDD and Gen. Anxiety Dis. And self harming habits. Wellbutrin has changed my life. It's definitely a noticeable chemical adjustment for the first few weeks. Once I adjusted though, it was a miracle. I'm calm, don't have anger or outbursts, no anxiety, NO obsessive thoughts or ruminating. I haven't been depressed in over 3 months and I started Wellbutrin in Feb. of 2015. I've had no side effects besides the first few weeks. You will feel very weird for two weeks. Stick with it. No weight fluctuations, dry mouth went away, no sexual side effects and I have more energy but I don't feel artificially stimulated (you will for about a month though)
I give this medicine a 10.
My doctor says I'm textbook MDD. Runs heavy in my family"


"Ultram has offered better pain control for chronic pain due to back problems."


"I have been using Xanax for the last 7 months, I don't know how to thank my doctor for prescribing this medication to me. I suffered from being lonely and scared if I will die,  I panic for every little thing, now I take every night 0.5mg Xanax, is there anyone to let me know if you taking Xanax for a long time."


"Three weeks and counting! Saphris is helping stabilize my moods, along with my Lamictal, Celexa, Klonipin and Xanax. I do have a few side effects: dry mouth, constipation, lower right side and back pain. Also I have severe burning and pains in my ribs. Not sure if last one is a side effect or not. I have had a X-Ray, CT, and MRI which none show a problem. I am hoping that I don't have to stop Saphris."


"Been taking Latuda for about 3 months total, although in between I stopped after 2 weeks during the 1st month for no reason, then started up again after another 2 weeks. This time I'm taking it everyday. I decided to give it a real chance and so glad that I did. The biggest difference is the relationship I now have with my 3 year old daughter. Before because of my borderline disorder I was so on edge and stressed out, I would lose my cool easily over little things. I'd yell or cry when even a little frustrated. It was probably like walking on eggshells around mommy to her. No more of that though. I have almost completely changed the way I am around her, no more mean mommy. Just happy and calm now!"


"Well, all I ever see is bad thinks about the Nexplanon and I have to say I have all the bad things... I've been on the nexplanon since February, 11th and its now October, 20th and I started my period the day I got on and I have not been off since. My doctor said she will not take it out with out it being a year in to the process and she put me on birthcontrol pills that I have not started yet but I start them tomorrow. I have headaches all the time. Honestly I feel like I'm pregnant. I just hope that the pills work because I can not take 3 more months of bleeding out of my VJ..."


"I was put on Yaz and then the lower dosage of it, so in total i have been on one form or the other for about 5 months now. I thought i was losing my mind until reading more about this b/c. I gained about 12 pounds (all in my boobs, thighs, love handles and stumach) as i eat a ton now, i actually am starting to feel like im falling into depression again, im always ready to snap, and im in a constant state of exhaustion. Im so glad to have read on this page and others that it is all due to side effects. (I also was going thru another med change and blamed that, but the side effects have nothing in common with the symptoms i have) I am dropping this tonight. Id rather have the horrible periods i was dealindealin than these side effects."


"I have been on the depo shot for about two months, about 3.5 weeks ago I started having a lot of pressure around my tail bone area, horrible cramps, way more emotional and spotting, then BAM!!! Mother nature hits with a vengeance, non stop period. yes the depo is awesome because not getting prego, but not having sex is having the same affect."


"Has greatly improved my condition. Before use I could not get a sentence out without my mouth drying up completely. I would constantly have to remove strings from my mouth. It was enormously embarrassing and I would avoid conversations with people I didn't know. It's still not perfect as I have to spray if I'm in a conversation but at least I can now have one!!!"


"I started Vesicare 3 weeks ago. I did help me a little for my overactive bladder but my eyesight is getting very blurry. Also my myopia is worsening. I can read a book without my reading glasses now, so my myopia is worsened by -1. I am going to stop taking it and hope for my eyesight to return to normal."


"Best benzodiazepine, if you can't wait a Xanax will work fast but Klonopin works longer than the Xanax."


"I just got my second Mirena inserted today - I will seriously never do anything else.  I've tried other methods (patch, NuvaRing, pill) and nothing compares to Mirena if you want longer-term birth control!

Yes, it is fairly painful upon insertion, but it lasts for only about 40 seconds max, but it is so worth it!  Both time I didn't have bleeding or cramping afterwards.  My first time I didn't even have spotting, my periods just completely stopped for all 5 years.  I am crossing my fingers for the same this time!  I never had weight gain and my skin was amazingly clear.  For those who are interested in low-maintenance, long-term birth control, I cannot recommend Mirena more!"


"Suicidal thoughts"


"I had five Venofer infusions, one every three weeks. I experienced no side effects. I was very tired after the infusions but that's all. It took about 5 weeks to feel first results. I can climb the stairs now"


"Diagnosed with Bipolar twenty two years ago. Treated initially with lithium and Carbamazepine. I stopped taking everything and existed for years. Extremely bad depression last fall which left me a total shell without memory, emotion, feeling.  I am now starting on lamictal as it is time for me to live again rather than exist. Thank you all for your feedback. I am actually looking forward to starting this drug and will keep you updated x"


"I've had Mirena for 3 years now and love it. It is so convenient that the minimal side effects (mainly some acne) don't bother me at all. Still have light periods every month or two, but they are very light and all if my previous cramping is gone."


"Horrible horrible nausea"


"I've been on Cymbalta/30mg for 1 week. Strong diarrhea first night, missed work the next day. Since then little trouble sleeping, napping on my days off. I work 12 hr shifts on my feet on a cement floor. I lost the feeling in my toes almost a year ago. Dealt with the hot coals burning on the bottom of my feet also. In such a short length of time I have had some relief in the burning of my soles and with the back pain. Hoping for continued improvement"


"Just finished a 24-week Sovaldi/Daklinza combo, HCV-RNA not relivable after 4 weeks already. Zero side effects. Gen. 3a. I've been on Interferon/Ribavirin before and damn...I haven't even noticed this new cycle by comparison. Interferon/ribavirin was HELL. Oh and by the way it was useless too. Thank God for these new (too much expensive) drugs."


"One 500 mg Valtrex a day and I did not have any outbreaks for more than one year. I had a newborn son and herpes can kill a child under 3 months. I decided to take Valtrex everyday. It worked and I was not aware of any side effects at all.

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"I'll keep this short. Before Zoloft I was highly irritable. Couldn't keep a girlfriend even when they were crazy about me. I couldn't get along with my mom. I lost a lot of friends also with my mood swings and the way I would lash out at people for the smallest things.

Then I started taking it. Sertraline changed my life. I kept the longest job ever. Before I couldn't keep a job long because I would always annoy someone out. I had my longest most healthy relationship ever. My mom and I were like best friends.

Then when I could get down in the dumps emotionally it would be rare but far worse then I would be if I wasn't on Zoloft. "


"Been on Jardiance 10mg 3 months and have lost 20 lbs without changing my diet significantly. First time under 200 lbs in 30 years!  My BP is lower and my knees don't ache and have not had any back pain . However, my HgA1C has increased from 8.5 to 10.2 and BG's have increased to between 10 - 15 (Canadian readings!) I am taking Metformin 1000 mg twice daily along with the Jardiance. My Dr. discontinued Glucophage and Januvia before adding Jardiance so this may have caused the increased changes. I've had 3 yeast infections during this time but better now. Dry mouth and increased thirst as well as urine that is almost syrupy at times. My Dr. was not aware of weight loss as a side effect so sending me for tests! Thanks for your reassurance!"


"I've been on this drug for 2 days and am already discontinuing use. I got the starter pack and have taken 10mgs each morning for 2 days. It makes me so dizzy and tingly that I can't even move. Very nauseous and drowsy, but I can't sleep because everything is spinning. Not for me."


"I was on Humira injections for one full year. My psoriasis completely cleared after three months however I did develop a couple of side effects. The first one came when I started having trouble with my left knee. I had been administrating the medicine in my thighs, alternating each thigh as instructed, but developed tendinitis. I couldn't admin the injection into my stomach due to severe scarring so I my only option were my thighs. It seemed to subside after the 6th month. During my 8th month on humira I noticed terrible stomach pains. I gained 15 pounds in only 8 months and started having gallbladder attacks. A few months later, I discontinued my humira and haven't had anymore digestive problems. Psoriasis is back with a vengeance though"


"My son (7 years old now) was diagnosed with ADHD last year and was started on 10mg of Metadate. We've slowly progressed to 60mg now which I was told is the maximum dosage available for this medication.  It seems to work fine on a new dosage for about a month and then nothing.  Our doctor is now talking about putting him on Adderall which makes me a little nervous since he is already underweight (been reading all the side effects).  He is only 49lbs and 49inches.  We're feeding him Pedisures daily to help boost the weight but still to no avail. Just want my son to be able to focus in school!"


"After 3 days of taking went to Dr with stroke like symptoms Dr said it was common with this drug"


"My 5 yo has been diagnosed with ADHD and impulsiveness. I was also concerned about her not sleeping or napping. She was moody and smart mouthed constantly. Her doctor put her on the lowest dose of Clonidine and the first couple nights was a miracle. She slept from 8pm to 9am. She was calm, didn't talk back, relaxed and watched a full movie with me. About a week into the medicine, she still doesn't have a problem falling asleep, but is waking up all night, getting up sometimes before it's light out, and is hyper! So hyper she is jumping out of her chair sporadically, she can't think straight, she can't focus on anything. We are going to bring this up at next appt for sure. It's like once the meds wear off watch out!!!"


"so I'm bipolar and have several other anxieties. My psych proscribed me trazodone to ease me into sleeping...well today is the 2nd night I've taken it and I'm one step away from going to the ER! I took it at 10 and it's almost 5am now and I have yet to sleep. I had a numbness in my body almost like when your foot falls asleep but throughout my WHOLE body, my nose got stuffed up, I'm nauseous, my heart was racing! I started to get a panic attack like no tomorrow. Now I have a huge headache and my eyes hurt! I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS MEDICATION AT ALL."


"In the beginning, the med helped w/ not wanting to eat sweets.  It felt like everything I ate was sooo sweet.  Even when I drank plain water.  It was actually gross.  Gradually I got really bad tremors.  People were noticing it and it only got worse and was painful.  No thank you!  It took a couple weeks for me to be off the drug to lose the tremors."


"I have been taking Felbamate since November 1990 when I was in the Phase 111 investigational study.  I have been completely seizure-free since April 1991.  Although there have been serious side effects associated with this drug; I have not experienced any.  My Doctor has ordered that  I have an ALT, AST, and CBC, every 6 weeks. I also periodically have a B12 blood test.  From what I understand I  am in a small percentage of those patients who can tolerate this drug without the reported serious side effects.  Therefore I would recommend that the patient be very cautious before beginning treatment.  This drug has changed my life completely."


"I was prescribed Effexor XR for anxiety and it has worked wonderfully. I have NO panic attacks, my constant level of anxiety is gone. However, I think it has worsened my depression slightly. Everyone responds to this medicine differently I guess, and I am more than willing to deal with minor depression if it means my anxiety is gone. This medicine has been great."


"I've been on Tri-Sprintec for 3 months now and the first two months were great. My period was short and light, breast grew a little, no cramps, maybe a little bit emotional but for the most part great. This month I've started bleeding for the 2nd time and it is the heaviest flow I've ever had. I usually have a heavy flow for 1 or 2 days but have been very very heavy for an entire week. I'm starting to feel very weak and achy. The first two months were great, but maybe this side effect just affects me."


"My son is 11 years old. He has had urinary incontinence all his life and a doctor at children's hospital in Cincinnati Ohio found this problem. He is having him try oxybutynin cl ER 5 mg and there is no more running and not making it. He has had  a little dry mouth but not complaining. Thank you for this new medicine."


"People please stop using this drug NOW.
Throw it in your docters face because they dont know what they gave you.

This is the most damaging drug for your brain that is legal.

Search with google of you dont believe me.

I took it for about a year, yes it worked for my problems the first couple but you arent aware yet what it is doing to you.

It does permanent brain aging  , you will be confused and have terrible memory the rest of your life and this problem becomes very clear to you when you quit.

I did for 5 years now and still can't function

That is when you can quit because this drug is highly addictive and the withdrawal when you decide to quit is stuff out of nightmares.
Fainting, restlesness, insomnia, drained of energy, depression"


"9th anniversary of 5x bypass.  Blood pressure was never high.   Altace, began with 5mg in the morning, was feeling faint every time I stood up all day.  Changed to 5mg before bed, faint if I got up to pee.  Changed to 2.5 mg in the evening, OK till last night (9 years) difference was had the flu or something similar, had a high fever, night sweats, diarrhea, got up to go to the bathroom and found myself on the bedroom floor, no damage, fell into the dirty clothes basket, so the warning about excessive sweat or any loss of fluids, is a good one."


"Just finished with Suprep .  Let me assure you that the worry and anxiety about using it is not equal to the actual experience which while not pleasant, was tolerable.  Here are a few tips that helped the drink go down easily.  1. I mixed it with Propel Berry flavored water which helped dilute the cough syrup meets sea water flavor.  2. I used a straw and took long sips. It took me roughly 5-6 big sips.  Your results may vary! 3. In between sips I sucked on a lemon which immediately killed the taste.  Once I downed the "Colini" I consumed the requisite two 16 oz bottles of water over one hour.  At the one hour mark, the desired effect started.  I spent about an hour and half in and out of the bathroom and was able to have good night sleep!"


"Retired age 46 on medical disability stage 3 heart condition. After several years of not working I had issues with back pain. I asked my M.D.for help, I received "OXYCONTIN" very costly $1400 for 30 day's  dosage with up with time. So cost would become a issue but the problem with Oxycontin is that it effect's all phase's of your life in a negative way. I decided to go to a "Pain Management Clinic" There I found hordes of people there, long waiting times (4 to 5 hrs) & people who could barely walk. I did receive Methadone & it worked well. My issue now is that I want to reduce dosage in conjunction with Medical Marijuana & a TEN's Unit.They say I can't(Ohio  Dispensaries Not Set-up until 2018)By the way it's not the same Pain Management Clinic."


"I have been taking this medication for the better part of a year now in ever increasing doses until reaching the maximum dose of 250mg 2X daily. I have found it does a good job of controlling what I refer to as "lesser" pains. I find general movement is easier, minor physical activities such as walking, driving, showering etc. are less painful. However, it does not do as much for the more "major" pains. More active physical activity such as gardening, house cleaning, etc. are still painful, however the pain is "masked" by the drug and I "pay" for these things later..I have had chronic pain for over 30 years and I do not expect anything will ever make me 100% again, but this drug has made me able to enjoy a few hours a day of comfort"


"I had pimples all over my forehead, cheeks, chin, everywhere! They weren't so noticeable but they were there! I went to the dermatologist about a week or two ago and I'm so glad I did! My dermatologist gave me this cream to use in the morning and my acne is already starting to fade completely! It does tingle a little but I feel that's when it's working! I've tried a lot of other creams but this one works best and fast!"


"My son (9yrs old) has been taking this for about 3 weeks now for ADD. I was apprehensive about resorting to medicating him, but as his grades and progress were suffering, we felt we had to take the next step and try medication.  We have noticed a dramatic difference.  On the 2nd day his teachers sent me notes about how much he had already improved with focusing on his school work and having to spend much less time getting him to pay attention.  He is more focused and hasn't brought work home not completed in class since he started it. Only one dizzy spell on the 2nd day of treatment and a little trouble getting to sleep the first 3 nights, but now he seems adjusted to the meds and is doing quite well."


"acne has been a problem for me since 8th grade & I started using Differin my first day of senior year (major mistake due to it making your skin "purge" the first couple of days//weeks" by the end of October my skin was mostly clear & by the beginning of December my face was completely clear except for the occasional pimple every once in a blue moon. At the beginning it would make my skin burn especially during sports. It's sensitive to sun to defenitely use sunscreen when you're out. All around miracle medicine."


"Bad bad diarrhea i wouldn't give this medication to my anyone. It cleared up my sinusitis but gave me strait diarrhea for 6 days strait that's the only side affect i had it was terrible."


"My 8 year old was diagnosed with ADHD this year.  We tried a non-stimulant first (guanfacine) but it didn't work plus she was soo sleepy on this.  Switched to 30mg of Vyvanse and instantly her grades & school performance increased.  She also plays sports and has improved due to better focus.  We constantly had to yell out into the softball field to "be ready" prior to the medication.  Now, she's always ready to go.  Side effects to begin were insomnia for about 3 days.  Dr. suggested 2mg of melatonin which worked fine.  We did melatonin for 2 days then she was back to falling asleep on her own.  Weight loss is also an issue.  She's down about 6 lbs but she's tall 4' 7" and weighed 94 lbs.  I don't give it to her on the weekend and she eats ok"


"I had been drinking the equivalent of a bottle of gin a day for the last 4 weeks. I'm an alcoholic who had managed to quit 4 years ago but had a serious relapse.

I tried tapering down the booze, but I felt like I was losing my mind with the stuff. I wanted to go cold turkey but the withdrawals were utterly horrific - I've never felt so dreadful, the depression was indescribable, I was worried I was actually going clinically insane.

I got an appointment with my doctor and he gave me a Librium prescription. On the first morning of taking the pills, I could have cried with relief at how much better the Librium made me feel - I almost felt 'normal' even though I was starting the cold turkey/withdrawal process. No shakes, no anxiety, no dread."


"I take 100 mg. It works but side effects were I was always tired and gained weight. Took Wellbutrin with it when I was taking 50mg. That made me feel close to normal but I got headaches and gained weight. I was good enough with just the Pristiq, but not great. The doctor then added Dextroamphetamine, which now has me feeling normal, like when I was in my 20's. I have motivation, energy, focus, no panic, no depression and once again feel the wide range of emotions as they are meant to feel. I am able to take joy in the small things in life and not dwell on the down sides. My weight has also adjusted back to pre-medication size."


"Hep C non detectable after 90 day treatment.  For what it's worth,  mine was a result of a blood transfusion in S. E. Asia in the early 70's.  The V.A. turned a cold shoulder,  my help came from the public sector.  Decorated and honorable was not enough, some things never change.  My service and injuries were still worth the privilege to serve this fine country of ours.  My side effects were the norm.  Take it for what it's worth but those were greatly reduced by the use of  medical pot. Now that I am cured I have passed the pipe for the last time.  God Bless and good luck,  some times you have to take the bitter with the sweet, it's well worth it."


"Helps inflamation but with excessive weight gain 10lb 1 mth."


"I don't know if this is hurting my kidneys. I don't know if it will be extremely hard to get off of it. I DO know that I would be dead without Suboxone.

I lied, stole money... anything to not have withdrawals. I didn't have much hope for Suboxone. I thought it would be like a patch when you try to quit smoking (helps but doesn't do the trick)
Day ONE... immediately...  I felt NO withdrawal symptoms whatsoever. I was ecstatic!
If you are on drugs... you MUST do this NOW!
I was skeptical...but this is the best choice I've made in my life.
Suboxone gave me my life back. No exaggeration."


"I was one Effexor for almost 4 weeks to treat dissociation/derealization that was caused from too high of dosages of Zoloft and Celexa. I went from 12.5mg twice a day to 37.5mg twice a day over 3 weeks. I had horrible headaches and blurry vision the entire time. By the third week, the dissociation was MOSTLY gone, but then I was having random panic episodes where I thought I was losing my mind and just didn't want to live anymore. The psychiatrist thought the extended release would ease that symptom, and it made it worse. I went from not wanting to live with dissociation, to not wanting to live at all. I've been tapering off over the past few days, and I was awaken at 5am this morning with HORRIBLE anxiety and suicidal thoughts, and my husband tried calming me down but I barely felt like I knew or recognized him.
Both my psychologist and the head of psychiatry at Mayo Clinic agreed I need to stop taking it immediately (take 1/2 of 25mg if I experience "brain zaps" or any horrible side effects) but this medication is NOT for me, and they're thinking no SSRI or SSNI chemically reacts well with me after trying 3 and having worse side effects than what I was taking it for.

I haven't been out to eat with my husband in 4 months. Everything in the world now looks different, and I still have anxiety and blurry vision, and as this medication leaves my system in the next few days, I pray my mind will get back to the way it was 4 months ago.
Thank you and I hope everyone going through anything horrible with Effexor finds relief soon."


"So I started this pill on 7/18/17 after weighing in at 190lb. I have never been this big, or uncomfortable in my skin, my entire life. I am pretty short around 5'4 and I have to get my BMI down. I have back and hip issues and when I wear too much weight, the pain kills me. In ONE WEEK of being on this medication I have lost 6 pounds, which is huge for me because nothing has helped in months (side-note: I have only been taking a half of a pill per day up until today 8/25/17 when I was a).  I am currently sitting at 184.6 and will check in at the end of my first month. My fist goal weight is 165, 2nd goal is 150, third goal weight is 150. Final goal weight is 130-145!

As far as side effects, I have not had any but dry mouth!

Updates coming!"


"I've been on Nuvaring over a year and I love it. No weight gain. No side effects. Easy to insert and remove and doesn't bother me during intercourse. Recommend it."


"I get shoulder and neck pain, also very painful headaches. Norco 7.5/325 made my life possible to recover and cope. I've been on all the strong stuff and hydrocodone works almost as well as your "high potency" opiates. For me I give it a 10 it helps the pain and allows me to function."


"When I was diagnosed out of the blue, my blood pressure was 194/101.  I was prescribed 30 mg of Lisinopril and I only experienced the dry tickle cough and dry mouth.  In two weeks my blood pressure was at 170/97. Each week for the next three it continually lowered, but the tickle remained.  Doctor dropped it to 20 mg and added 12.5 mg of hydrochlorthiazide in one tablet a day. The cough immediately subsided and I've been on it for 3 and a half years now.  I rarely get headaches (prior to being diagnosed I was having almost daily headaches) and my blood pressure now maintains at 119/69.  Going to the gym 3-4 days a week has helped a lot."


"I began suffering from severe, chronic pain almost 9 years ago, when I developed a very serious condition known as progressive kyphoscoliosis that affected all levels of my spine. Specifically, my cervical and thoracic spine began to bend forward, while the lower portion of my thoracic and entire lumbo-sacral spine began bending to the right. The end result of this condition is death as the bending spine will eventually crush the heart and lungs. It took a few months to find a doctor near my home, who was willing to treat the severe, chronic pain with MS Contin 100 mg. and my breakthrough pain with the 30 mg Morphine Sulfate IR tablets. This medication stopped the bending. 9 years later I take MS Contin 200 mg 3 X per day and 30 mg Oxy prn."


"Only side effect is can't sleep and lost 4kg in 1 week"


"45 years with psoriasis. Tried everything - no luck.  On Stelara for three years now. WONDERFUL experience. Only side effect is I am always tired, but I can live with that as I no longer have ANY symptoms.  Wonderful medicine but VERY expensive. This would be the LAST medicine I would give up if I had to give up my meds."


"Been taking since August of 2014. LOVE IT. Haven't gained any weight but I also work out regularly and eat healthy. Went up one cup size so far and they seem to be getting a little better which I don't hate! My acne has gotten a lot better. But there was about a week when I took it late everyday and I started breaking out bad. Sex is great, body looks good. Just a little more emotional than before too. Great for everyone!"


"I have been on this birth control For over a year now after discontinuing my old birth control that made me angry ALL THE TIME. Since switching to mononessa I have been back to my normal moods. I haven't gained any weight from it. My breasts did swell up quite nicely for a good 6 months and now they're back to normal. I have no pain or cramps (I didn't have major cramps when I wasn't using BC however). I haven't gotten pregnant either and I don't plan on switching to another!"


"The only medication that controls my blood press all the time, even when in a stressful situation. Still have to take a diuretic. No hot flashes or ear draining."


"Omg every review is terrible.  I've been taking  Ortho Tri-Cyclen for 2 years now absolutely nothing in my life has change. I went to obgyn today and I told her that perhaps I should change my pill, just because.. to try something new, she has giving me a refill for Junel? But  I am reading awful reviews. But
 Ortho Tri-Cyclen Has terrible reviews too from everyone, I am surprised I haven't have ANY NEGATIVE side effects.."


"I used Adipex for 4 months and went from a size 20 to a size 12/14. I stopped for 5 months and went back to a 17, I plan on taking it again. It made me want to clean everything spotless. Gave me jitters and dry mouth and couldn't sleep for anything but its small things to me. It did give me mood swings at first. I got irritated and nervous a lot."


"I don't review medicines often, but thought this might be valuable. Love this medicine, been on everything, like most of us. I take it as monotherapy for bipolar II. No bad side effects. When first started, I had a headache for a few days. That went away completely and now it helps prevent them. I also tire a little more upon exertion, but not too much. I feel slightly shaky, but even that has improved. In the beginning I had slightly restless sleep, but now have great sleep, with pleasant dreams. I feel normal, calm, happy and stable. I have NEVER felt this way. Definitely not manic at all. I have not gained or lost weight. I have no nausea and my cognition is good. I hope this helps. Give this medicine a try."