"I had a bad cold and I took it two times that day.  The next day,  I felt so much better. It works fast. Every time I feel something coming on, I take a dose. Love it."


"This medicine made me have dream's that seem like reality night terrorism. Had me talking to and seeing people and things that were not there. I was talking to dead people! My family almost had me committed. A real vacation in a bottle is what I call it now! I'm so upset thank god I stop taking it when I did or who knows what else would or could have happened! Was a really bad vacation in a bottle!"


"I have had the Implanon for almost 3 years now. After reading some of these reviews I finally realized I'm not the only person experiencing these types of problems. But I have to say I have not wound up pregnant yet, so I would have to say this is a great birth control."


"$ 28.00 worth of water.  Absolutely useless."


"I have been POZ for 6 years.  In the beginning nothing seemed to work and all the side effects destroyed my quality of life.  Three years ago I argued with my doctor and told him I was tired of conventional therapy that only made me sick and allowed my viral load to slowly get worse.  I had to somewhat stubbornly tell him I wanted Insentress along with Intelence and as a concession to him agreed to add Kaletra. My Viral load went undetectable  in 90 days and has remained there all with zero sides."


"Great for migraine prevention, but NOT WORTH THE SIDE EFFECTS. Constant anxiety, panic attacks, insomnia, nerve zaps, tingling, numbness, visual disturbances, memory loss, brain fog, you name it. Ruined my life for a good month and I was only on 50 mg. Currently tapering off and already feeling better!"


"I recently got the skyla about a month ago. I never had a problem with birth control but this is by far the worst. Getting it inserted was so painful I jerked away from the Dr and literally cried. I cried the following 5 days because I was in so much pain I couldn't move or get out of bed. After I have sex the next day I'm in so much pain. I need some suggestions because I'm so close to switching birth controls. I've never had cramps in my life before this and I'm 20."


"So glad to find this forum. I'm 8 days into treatment and boy am I splotchy bright red on my face. I can tell it's working but I didn't follow my doctors suggestion that I wait until late fall to start treatment.

About my 3rd day of treatment I slathered Banana Boat SPF30 sunscreen right after applying fluorouracil. It burned for 3 days. I'm 60 and fair complexion. I've spent many hours on the water and my forehead, nose, temples were cracking and scaly, often bleeding when irritated. Doctor said my damage was too widespread for other methods of treatment. I think it's working but I'm sure looking forward to getting this next week over. I'm using baby oil and Neosporin as well as some fancy oil my wife gave me to keep skin moist."


"I've been taking Plavix 75 and a baby aspirin for 9 months now after stent placement in the back of my heart. So far no side effects except bruising. I am 65 yrs old, Male with heart disease. Can't take any statins because they cause too much leg muscle pain."


"I started taking this when I was 15 for irregular period & horrible cramps. I was on it for about a year & loved it but stopped taking it. I noticed over time (about a year & a half) that my periods had been getting worse and worse. I'm 18 now and decided to go back on it. I'm 3 months in, and it's working perfectly! However, the first month I had a lot of break through bleeding, and noticed I was more irritable. But I am fine now, and love this pill! Side note: be careful if you get sick and have to take antibiotics. I would recommend using back up birth control methods with the pill until you are done taking the antibiotics. Because the antibiotics reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Not many people know this."


"Kariva definitely had its ups and downs for me, but the downs were so horrible I had to go off.

Pros:  I never got pregnant.  I stopped getting cystic acne on my chin and my skin was way clearer than it had ever been before (other birth control had been ineffective in doing this).  My sex drive was not decreased at all.

Cons:  My boobs went from a C to spilling out of a DD and tender. I gained 10 lbs and NONE of my clothes fit anymore.  My feet and ankles got so swollen that some of my shoes stopped fitting.  For the first three months I spotted like crazy.  After that, my periods were regular and not too bad of flow, but other birth controls had made me have a 2 day "barely there" period or not get a period at all which was way better."


"After I take 25 mg tenormin and avapro 75mg my heartbeat is better"


"Very unhappy with this pill. Never had any issues with any other brand I've been on, but I lost my insurance and had to start going to Planned Parenthood. When they no longer carried the pill I was on previously, they switched me to Chateal. I didn't get pregnant, but had severe acne and weight gain. I gained about 20 pounds and couldn't lose it no matter how much I exercised. Definitely was irritable on it, too. But my periods were much lighter and shorter with less cramping. I quit taking it since I'm not currently having any sex, and things got so much better. My acne cleared up after a week and I started losing all the weight I gained right away. I'd definitely keep an eye out for the side effects though."


"I was administered Nubain in an ER for pain caused by the gallstones I had developed. It not only took away the pain but also made me feel relaxed and anxiety free after years of suffering from manic depression, bi-polar. I have been injecting Nubain since a few months now, just to be functional enough to make it to work and make the day pass by. I prefer (can never find a vein) intramuscular shots and find myself getting highly addicted to the substance. I'm scared but more importantly find it impossible to leave my room (read: rabbit hole) without injecting some every four to five hours."


"Abreva is by far the biggest waste of money I've ever encountered. I don't have a constant cold sore issue, but I've had a total of 4 outbreaks throughout 27 years. I had two outbreaks as a kid, & my third outbreak was 4 months ago. I used abreva from the day it surfaced. It took 14 days total, & the sore resurfaced twice in that time frame. My 4th & most recent outbreak is happening now. I used abreva at the first signs of a sore, which brought on a full on sore in the matter of an hour. It is day two, I have switched to crushed aspirin & it's almost gone. Abreva doesn't even numb the area, & discolors your skin. DO NOT USE IT. Aspirin paste is a lifesaver! Aspirin and very little water, NO ABREVA!"


"Been taking Klonopin for 15 years to combat anxiety. Do not take everyday, only when needed. It is a God-send and allows me to focus on the task at hand. Highly recommend to anyone experiencing high anxiety for long periods. It will definitely take the edge off."


"I grabbed the one day monistat. It made a the itching and swelling worse. Three days later, I went to the Dr and was prescribed diflucan."


"The worst birth control I have ever been on. My pharmacy stopped carrying Sprintec and put me on this instead saying it was exactly the same. A few weeks after starting this, I developed the most painful cystic acne of my life. I highly recommend avoiding this at all costs if you are prone to break outs."


"Worst birth control ever. Made me have break outs all over worser than ever. Extra tired. Headaches.  Not feeling like myself taking this birth control."


"After taking 2 lisiniprol I broke out In a horrendous red rash over my entire body. Extreme itching. Angioedema, difficulty swollowing, eye sight compromosied, violent headache.  3 trips to ER, 3 days in hospital. 4 weeks later entire body skin peeling. Still very weak, short of breath on exertion. Bp elevated. Not sure what I will do about Bp as I am very afraid to try a new drug. This is a very bad drug."


"I really loved this pill. The only issue is that over time, my cramps became almost unbearable. It is excellent for appetite control related to other pills. I gained ten pounds on Alesse and then lost it when I began Yaz. It is also spectacular for your skin."


"Had every side effect in the beginning. Almost quit taking it. But I am so glad I stuck it out. After 9 months of being on the medication I am finally starting to feel normal again. I begin taking this after I had my second baby I suffered terrible anxiety and generalised anxiety disorder. I am still breastfeeding so that was sent me your consideration however I haven't noticed anything changing in my child whilst feeding. I am so glad I continue taking this and I have to say to anyone who is thinking about stopping due to the side effects at the start keep at it it will only be a couple of months before you start to feel better. Lexapro seriously saved my life!"


"Best thing that has ever happened to me. I suffer from anxiety and post traumatic stress disorder. At first I wanted to stop taking it because the side effects were too much, as in tiredness and nausea. Once I had been taking it for a month and a half to 2 months I have no side-effects and I have a significant better quality of life. I take 100mg and I slowly increased and found it was a good spot for me. For a while I had the shakes and it bothered me but those are gone now too and I have been on it for about 5 months. With therapy and Zoloft I am a much happier and less anxious person. Keep trying and keep taking the medicine. It's worth it I promise. I am 19."


"Effexor gave me my life back again. I was so severely depressed that I had to struggle to find a reason to live everyday, I was very  suicidal. I was no longer able to function. 4 weeks after starting Effexor I was returned to my 'normal' self. I was happy and could feel pleasure again and I was excited about life. I have experienced a few minor side effects like constipation and nausea with dosage increases, but the benefits far outweigh the minor side effects!"


"I've been on Natazia for over 17 days and I've had good and bad results. Before taking the pill, I got several fibroids and had 2 surgeries to remove them before they returned again. I've very extreme painful periods with heavy bleeding 3 days out of the 7-8 day period. And I'm going through pre-menopause. Natazia made the pain go away this time. But I'm having very dry, dark brown spotting.  I have no cervical mucus. I think this pill is good for the pain and bleeding but bad for what I'm experiencing now. I think I need to try something else or get the hysterectomy."


"I am 5ft & 160#. Um a short round pear. I started Adipex in September (I think) I have only lost 10lbs. I put on a lot of weight when I started taking my thyroid medicine. I have changed up my eating habits some & have been trying to go to the gym 3 days a week. & go walking with my dog on the weekends. At first when I took it I had light headaches & I felt like I lost all my energy by mid afternoon & was a little constipated. Now I feel fine. Dry mouth & still light constipation. I just thought it would work a little better for me. I am trying to eat better it can be so hard when I have to make dinner for hubby & make me something else & being around the holidays. I am hoping to loose 20 more pounds."


"Excellent,I'm a very sensitive person to motion sickness,I used them multiples times with a pretty rough sea condition without any reaction at all"


"I started out on 5 mg, 3 times day and am now at 10 mg 3-4 times a day. I've experienced no side effects. I do feel less anxiety (constant worry, easily irritated), but feel it come back about 5 hours later. It has taken the edge off of social anxiety but has taken about 2 months to get there. It is a mild anti anxiety med. It doesn't make you feel drugged or spaced out. It helps to give you the ability to stop the anxious thoughts but doesn't seem to do it all for you. I have ADD as well and take Wellbutrin along with Buspar. I have taken Lexapro and although it does wonders for anxiety it also caused me to feel a bit manic over time. Lexapro also wiped out my memory. I have a grandson now and I want to remember and be at my best for him."


"I have been using 1.2 mg for 15 days. I lost 8 pounds. However, I am on a diet (no carbs) as well.
I would like to know by other people experiences if it works well without rigorous diet. It has been hard to not  have  any carbs."


"I've been using ziana for about 7-8 months everyday before I go to sleep as is instructed and have not seen any real progress that should be seen in that long of a time. Also I find my face becomes extremely oily during the day when using it"


"This is the end of my third week on Qsymia and I've lost 15 lbs.  The first two weeks I was on the starter dose of 3.75mg, and now for the next 12 weeks I will be on the dosage of 7.5mg.  I am a 46 year old female with a starting weight of  372.8 lbs.  The first two weeks I consumed about 1700 calories per day.  Since increasing the dosages I'm now consuming between 1200-1600 calories per day.  I'm not exercising a lot so far...hurt my leg at work so have been laid up.  I have been walking at a slow pace about 3-4 miles per week for some form of exercise until my leg heals.  I have not had any major side effects.  A metallic taste in my mouth, minor tingling in my limbs but nothing bothersome."


"Ok so this is the one month update as promised....I've now lost 16.4lbs!!! Still only side affects are dry mouth! I'm a 33yr old female with 4 children ages 14 years to 10months. I started April 6th 2017 at 324.6lbs and 7 days later I'm down exactly 4lbs!
Side affects? I've been really scared to weigh because food has tasted so wonderful to me this past week! But I've gotten fuller faster and I'm drinking at least 100oz of water every day. This makes me so thirsty it is insane and I'm urinating a lot more frequently but that's par for the course. I'm using the app  MyFitnessPal combined with with Qsymia and I know it has only been a week but I will update after my month of the 7.5 dosage!"


"For insomnia I think it helps, 1mg to 3mg depending on each one's body. But if you don't get to sleep properly, maybe anxiety is the cause. In my case and from my life experience, I do some tricks to beat both anxiety and insomnia:  1.5mg melatonin 30min before bed time; Spend those 30min reading a book (out of the bedroom) with just 5w blue-light; Take 75mg Trazodone when already in bed, just before program my alarm-clock, lights out; Always get up before 9am (no matter what); Exercise outdoors 40min (before lunch time ); Have 2 hobbys: listen to music (without headphones) and study collective sports; Dinner time before 8:30pm; And psychotherapy 2 times a month, forever.
SO: melatonin is a part of a whole."


"After taking 300mgs (100mg AM/200mg PM) for three years, it's no longer working.  When I first went on it, it worked great for both mood stabilization and weight control.  I lost all the weight that I gained after being on Zyprexa and Depakote, and my moods were controlled well for about two and a half years.  I had minimal negative side effects that seemed to fade after a few months' use.  For the last six months I've been struggling with dosage adjustments and adding new drugs to my cocktail while trying to keep Topamax.  Finally I'm giving up and going off Topamax because it's not doing anything anymore.  "


"I was taking Yaz for about a year and a half and it was actually working great. I started taking Apri about 4 or 5 months ago. Yes, my periods are regular and I am not pregnant, but my cramps are extremely painful still, and I am very moody. I also have a very diminished sex drive. "


"Gives an unbearable burning sensation when being injected."


"I wasn't sure if I wanted to quit or not, and the first few days on Zyban weren't great. I was in a horrible mood and was convinced the pills weren't going to do anything. Continued smoking like normal and on the eighth day of taking the meds, I took a few drags and knew it would be my last one. It was like something just clicked in my brain. Have been using zero-nicotine liquid in a vaporizer a few times a day just for the menthol sensation, but other than that I haven't had a cigarette since!"


"I was on this birth control for about 8-10 years. At first it was great only getting your period a few times a year. In the time I was on it my face started to break out and I gained about 40 lbs. I was depressed and had no energy or sex drive as well. I would spot for weeks until stopping so I Would get my period. I finally got off of it because my health insurance ran out. Almost immediately my skin cleared up and I lost 20 lbs. Then I started dating someone so I had to get back on. I started with mono-lynthia which was fine for my skin but made my hair fall out. I then switched back to seasonique and I have been on it for a week and already have had 3 huge zits on my chin and feel extremely moody and bloated."


"This drug made my muscles hurt for MONTHS!!! I will NEVER take it again. My doctor agreed I should never take it again. Very painful!"


"My doctor gave me a sample of Prevacid for chronic indigestion and one pill taken at bedtime gave me the HIVES by the next morning.  Never having had the hives, I was freaked and called the doctor immediately.

I was then given Prilosec and have been 96.6% trouble free since then, switching to Prilosec OTC which was half the price of the prescription."


"Well I've only been on 1 400 mg dose and in less than 24 hours I do notice a difference already. If any side effects occur I will update.  So far just dry mouth.  That is great though if you can notice a difference in less than 24 hours! Hope it stays that way!"


"Quit anastrozole after 4 months, was making me so tired, could hardly get out of bed, falling asleep at the wheel.  Have been on Aromasin for 4 months and my hair is falling out quite a lot.  "


"I  was experiencing severe back pain, in which I was barely able to turn my head to the right or the left. I did an extensive research and found out that the probable cause was my prostate.  I consulted with my Doctor who confirmed that it was my prostate.  I asked my Doctor to explain the connection between my back and neck pain, but she got irritated.  She prescribed Flomax, which has been a nightmare for me.  After taking the Flomax I was able to pee more freely, which has been a problem for me.  Now I cannot hold my urine for long when I want to pee. Secondly, I do have a dry orgasm.    did some research and found out that Flomax will do this.  It is irreversible. Based on reviews here, it confirms my fears."


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"This is the worst thing I have ever tasted in my entire life, I took me ages to drink the first litre, after I felt sick, stomach cramps then 2 hours after drinking the first litre the heavens opened! I tried to drink my second litre but I physically couldn't, I drank 500ml of it and I threw up the whole river nile (after drinking 1l of water inbetween). Worst experience ever! And I'm starving LOL"


"My dose is 2mg nightly 1 hour before sleep. It has been 3 weeks so far. I have suffered from parasomnia ever since I can remember. I also suffer anxiety at night because of it. I hallucinate and sleep walk. In the 3 weeks I have hallucinated maybe once or twice and only sleep walked once. Usually it would be every second night. I get to sleep so much quicker. My mind doesn't race and I am so much more relaxed. I sleep so much deeper. I am no longer afraid of sleeping!"


"I was suffering from awful situational anxiety and depression, hard time fully functioning, couldn't eat, sleep, focus, cried every day, was an emotional mess. Dr put me on 20mg Paxil and told me it would take 4-6 weeks to take effect. Within a week I felt so much better. I could eat, sleep, stopped crying altogether, and stopped being constantly overly emotional.

I did sometimes have a difficult time fully accessing emotions, gained too much weight, and am having trouble with motivation so I'm currently on day 4 of weaning myself off, nothing but mild side effects so far. For me Paxil was extremely helpful to get me through a very difficult time and get me back to functioning so I could keep my job and parent my children."


"I was put on this for my panic disorder  because i was suffering from panic attacks  while driving because of a bad car wreck I had. Anyways my doctor put me on 10mgs when I took it in the day I was so drowsy and out of it I couldn't function. So I switched to taking it before bed and I would wake up every night with dizzy spells and heart beating out my chest. It would take a hour for those symptoms to go away and for me to continue my sleep. Then during the day I would have extreme anxiety I couldn't be behind the wheel of a car without panicking, I couldn't go out to the store without panicking I was only on it for 10 days the worst 10 days of my life and honestly I feel better now that I'm off this horrible drug"


"My first injection was friday. By sunday morning i felt like a weight was lifted off my shoulders. I felt no pain. NONE! As someone that is on their feet for 12 hours a day, i cant believe i can come home and play with my daughter again without wincing in pain and struggling to function after 7pm. This is a miracle. The price of this drug is frustrating and i hope that may change over time, but if that is the price to pay to feel well, ill deal with it. I hope this was informative."


Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate

"First time colonoscopy, so can not compare other preps. Took the first dose at 4pm, followed by five 8 oz water till 9pm. This was gentle enough. Took the second dose at 9pm followed by three 8 oz of water till midnight. Around 2:30 am I woke up with extreme abdominal cramping. Had bowel movements, went to stand up and dizzy, hot and laid down on the floor with very hard abdominal cramping. Got a pillow and laid on the tile floor because I was too sick to return to bed. Also had small amount of vomiting during this time. The doctor said I was clean for procedure, but won't be taking this again for a prep unless they do something for the horrible cramping."


"I've been diagnosed with panic disorder and post traumatic stress disorder. Two years ago my panic attacks got so bad that I'd wake up feeling like I was suffocating, dizzy, nauseated, with heart palpitations, numbness, and a sense of doom. I finally went to see a psychiatrist who, unlike my regular doctor, gave me a proper diagnosis and put me on Zoloft and Klonopin. I have gone from several attacks a day to none. It's a great medication."


"I got on the pill to help with acne and cramps. I originally got on Sprintec, which to my understanding is the generic form of Ortho Cyclen. My pharmacy started giving me ortho cyclen because it was free with my insurance and sprintec was not.

However, when I got on ortho cyclen I noticed a considerable weight gain and my acne got really really bad. It did not work well for me so I got right back on Sprintec."


"Been on this medicine for 2 months 50 mg, feel so much better and much more relaxed. So much better than Prozac which made me very full of anxiety."


"I'm a college student with sleep onset insomnia. Before Ambien I was taking 6 over-the-counter sleep pills a night with unhappy results. The fact is, Ambien works. I've been on it for a few months now, and I can tell that I need it EVERY night, and I am beginning to need more so I take the occasional 2nd pill. I wish there was another way. If there is a situation in which you need a short time sleep medicine, this is it. But this is not something to live your life dependent on, which is the case with most cases of insomnia."


"If taken as directed, this though short lasting medication, is a very effective treatment for the prevention and release from panic and anxiety attacks."


"This is the only medication strong enough to help with my severe muscle spasms. Why would they take it off the market.  I have had 1 neck and 2 back surgeries and they all failed.  I NEED this medication."


"It helps. For me it wasn't so much the appetite suppression that worked, but the way it makes me more conscious of the situation before I binge. Its makes me stop in the middle of the binge or just before completely,  and ask myself whats up with the need to hit the self destruct button.

In case that I do binge on Topamax, my binges consists of less food when. And I eat slower, defeated by the situation."


"The only good thing that came from being on this pill was that it prevented pregnancy. Unfortunately the side effects forced me off it. In the beginning there was cystic acne (face, chest,back), mild weight gain/bloating and mild mood swings. I gave it some time, my body just needed to adjust. After four months the acne cleared up but the mood swings worsened and depression kicked in. It only got worse from there. Just before stopping this pill at nine months I felt like a completely different person- crying over every little thing, everything irritated me, little sex drive, constantly depressed. These side effects were having a huge negative impact on my life, totally not worth it to me."


"Prescribed for pain relief of kidney stone(s). Found meprozine to be very effective in reducing pain. For me it also had  very soothing psychological effect; that everything was going to be alright.  Just what I needed in the said situation. Doctor recently said they don't make it as much anymore, not sure why."


"First time using an anti depressant this long. I have tried others and couldn't stay on them for more than one day because of terrible dizziness and other strange side effects. I'm only on 5 mg because I have a low tolerance for any type of medication. I did experience some nausea     but I sleep well and feel a lot better than I did before taking this...if you are also someone who doesn't believe in anti depressant medicine but has tried natural alternatives that haven't worked I would definitely give this a try on a low dose very good medication!"


"I was on opiates for a few years. I finally decided the only way to be free was to confess to my family and seek help. I had tried many times to quit but the withdrawals were too much for me. I told my doctor what was going on and she gave me clonidine. It took away all the symptoms, it took me a few nights to sleep because of restless legs syndrome, but it was a miracle for me. Also very inexpensive!"


"I've just started this near my anus area and can't believe how sore and unpleasant it really is,  my bum is on fire! Not sure if working but please take note if you have been prescribed this stuff - use very very tiny amount. (until you get use to it). Twice I have tried it and I can't walk,  sit,  bath,  worried to do anything because of the pain unreal.

Don't know if it's working as only on week one so will keep you updated if it works."


"If you had a bad reaction to CIPRO take Activated Charcoal caps asap!!! It will help your body not absorb the medicine and drink lots of water. I took 4 doses and initially for a uti, I was feeling better but this morning after the 4th dose I felt HORRIBLE. Dizzy, spaced out, weak, and weird feelings in my head. I drank a bunch of water and took the charcoal and feel 85% better about 1.5 hours later. I'm requesting Zythromax (Zpack) instead because I've taken that before with no issue and it's a drug on the list to help UTI's. Just waiting for the doctor to get back with me. Anyway I hope this review helps someone. The activated charcoal is also great if you have food poisoning! It's like a miracle helper."


"I was recently switched to Wellbutrin after complaining to my doc about my Prozac side effects (sexual ones!).  I have been on one Wellbutrin XL 150 tablet/day for roughly the past 2 weeks.  I am officially taking this for PMDD, but I suspect I might have had depression for years.  So far I like Wellbutrin a lot.  I feel much more motivated, there are no negative sexual side effects, and I feel more loving toward my boyfriend than I did on Prozac.  Diminished appetite and insomnia only lasted about a week or less.  I do seem to have less "patience" on Wellbutrin...where as with Prozac I was borderline apathetic.  One thing I will say:  I also quit caffeine and sugar before starting Wellbutrin, and that has REALLY helped even out my mood."


"I've been on Ortho Tri Cyclen lo and the patch prior to this. The former made me gain weight and the latter itched horribly. Vestura has been pretty great, I've been on it for 9 months. Pros: maintained high sex drive, no change in natural lubrication, cystic cheek acne has improved, no mood swings, no weight gain, not pregnant  Cons: hungry all the time (don't give in to the cravings!) gross brown spotting 9-10 days before period is due (I had hoped this would regulate as I adjusted to it but no luck), some cramping on first day of (light)  periods, slightly more emotional (but no big deal at all). Lastly, I've developed very itchy skin and awful rashes that have only gotten worse. Unfortunately I'm not sure if it was caused by this"


"I was diagnosed with PCOS 4 yrs ago. I'm overweight (but losing weight now) but I don't have the typical facial/body hair, acne, etc. that is normally associated with PCOS. I was prescribed metformin but stopped taking it & didn't go back to the doctor again until this past Feb. I've had irregular periods since 2005 after I gained a lot of weight. I had a period, maybe every 3-4 months & the flow never was normal. It usually was very light & lasted just a few days. I started taking metformin 500mg on Feb. 7th & I started my period on Mar. 5th & the cramps were absolutely awful & the bleeding was excessively heavy . I'm now 6 days late & neg preg test. I'm 29 & want to be a mother so badly. I really hope metformin helps me with this."


"I take 2 to 6 in the evening to settle down and be able to watch some T.V with my husband. I have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, which I take two kinds of medicines to keep under 140/82."


"I've been on it for 4 months, i'm up to 150mg.  I tried quitting cold turkey, but the side effects sucks.  Must talk to my doc.  It helped me get through a rough time.  Now I want to get off it."


"I have been on Paliperidone for nearly 2 weeks, I was on Ziprasidone before that, even though it was working a charm for me, but I had to change to Paliperidone because Ziprasidone was not licensed in the UK. However, starting the Paliperidone I was a bit skeptic as I was on Resperidone before but it wasn't for me, and taking it with Venlafaxine didn't help either. Anyway, Paliperidone so far works a treat in terms of auditory hallucinations and the weird thinking, even a bit better than Ziprasidone, however, I'm still going through bouts of fatigue, dizziness and extreme demotivation. In addition to a very increased appetite, which is a problem for me since I'm already obese. And also a very rapid hear beating nearly all day. Any info? thx"


"I have had a headache upon waking every day for 40  years.  I always took Excedrin and when it was taken off the market my headaches became much more frequent and migraines were a weekly occurrence.  Nothing helped so my neurologist put me on Nortriptyline 10mg but I can take up to 3 if needed.  First time taking it I didn't have a headache in the morning.  It has been a Godsend.  My only side effects are that I oversleep.  I take it at bedtime, which is the morning since I work nights, but it made my mind "wake up" so I take my Lunesta with it.  I have to force myself to get up after 8 hours so that I don't sleep 10 hours or more which is easily done.  It's been 3 months with a rare minor headache that OTC aspirin takes care of."


"My husband is on it and is extremely fatigued- and I MEAN TIRED to where he can't walk w/o getting out of breath. He also coughs constantly and brings up white foamy phlegm.

L girl, you said your mom passed soon after taking the drug. I'm so sorry. Did she have issues with lungs and/or cough? I hope you see this but I'm not sure you will since we can't message people on here apparently."


"I'm a 23 year old male. Had first seizure about a year ago, only had 3 in total. After the 3rd (all grand mal) my doctor put me on 1500mg a day of this (Along with the Trileptal I'd been on) and I haven't had a seizure since. While my case is clearly not severe, I just wanted to add that I've had zero noticeable side effects after the first few weeks. At first I was sleepy and lethargic, but after 2-3 weeks I balanced out. No weight gain, mood swings, etc. - This tameness may be due to my seizure disorder being tame, but I just wanted to share my case."


"I was given a sample pack, but it has the opposite effects for me, as I had an increase in fear of danger, and worrying, I was extremely focused, and unable to sleep. My doctor has had me test a few anti anxiety meds Ativan, antidepressants, and the only one that works for me is Xanax at a low dose.
I would make sure you consult your doctor first on this one."


"I have been on Portia for two years.  I would say overall not a bad birth control.  When I originally switched to Portia it was much better than the pills I took before. I no longer got nausea after taking it like with my old pills and it cut down my period. Right now I can say a bad period is three days long which isn't bad at all or it just doesn't show up which is nice. I have gained no weight from it.  My only complaint is since I started it I've noticed I've gone from wanting sex to having almost no interest in it and I have become dry.  My mood has been getting worse each month so I think it's time to switch to a different method."


"I was on Sprintec for about a year. It caused me to have severe depression and anxiety. It got so bad that I had to go see a therapist. My periods were still heavy and long, and my acne got worse. I gained about 10 pounds while taking it. I did have an increased sex drive though."


"I actually have ADD. This medication gives me energy, helps me focus, and aids in retention of information. It is a vital part of my daily performance."


"I have used abreva everytime I get a coldsore/fever blister. I get them really bad all the time. I usually have coldsores/fever blisters any where from 3-4 weeks. Abreva has cut down how long I have them down to a week or a week and a half. It has also gradually made them smaller until they are gone."


"If you're here reading this reviews, I'm sure you're freaking out just like I was, I was actually here reading these exact reviews about a day ago. But, I'll echo what many say here, this pill definitely works. Girlfriend got her period last night, and I've been ecstatic since;  I promised myself I'd post here if it came through. People make mistakes, this pill is amazingly good at fixing them. If you're within 24 hours when you take it, you have nothing to worry about, stress will only make your period delay more!"


"Stopped taking my anxiety medication and thinking alcohol was the lesser of two evils I went from being a 2-3 days a week drinker (drinking a 6 pack or less) to a liter of vodka a day drinker in less than 3 weeks. Went to the hospital to detox and they gave me librium. Took away the shakes, hallucinations, everything in just a few hours. 4 days later it was out of my system and haven't drank since. Doesn't stop diarrhea from detoxing but the dangerous stuff got stopped in its track the minute they gave me this medicine. Do not try to detox on your own! They do it in 3-5 days in the hospital with this drug, keep you comfortable and monitor your vitals. Best decision I ever made. Saved my life for sure."


"These are all  fake commants for sure"


"I had a severe reaction to Ketamine which included horrifying hallucinations, and instead of knocking me out, I tried to move during the procedure, and didn't stop talking throughout the entire procedure."


"Was taking 5mg Saphris at night, 5mg in morning. Was sleepy and slightly depressed during the day. Now taking 10 mg at night. Works better, helps with sleep which has improved a bit. I wonder how long it takes to build up in system. Added Vyvanse in morning which helps slow my mind down greatly. Seems to work better in tandem."


"Omg!!.. im 25 yrs old and 2 months post knee surgery. I continued to have pain due to arthritis in my knee my Dr gave me the synvisc-1 shot and im now 3 days post my shot(8-9-16) i feel sooo much better and can walk sooo much better. I was nervous after reading reviews but i have one of the best Drs in the nation here in LA so i trusted him.. Everyone's body is different and will receive medications differently so i try not to go off of reviews. I cant wait until a few more weeks from now to see how much better i am."


"I have been bleeding for 5 months now. I only got one shot and ever since I didn't get the second its been non stop heavy bleeding for two months. All I can ask is when is the bleeding and depression and headaches stop."


"I've been taking hydroxine for a while now 50mg twice a day it help with anxiety but I have the opposite effect when it comes to making me tired it does not at all affect me in that way."


"I have had a good experience with Paxil thus far, and I wanted to put it out there because I think it's usually the bad experiences that prompt folks to write these reviews! I'd tried other SSRIs (Wellbutrin, Lexapro, Celexa), with bad results, so I was hesitant. I started on 10 mg/day for two weeks then went to 20mg. At first I didn't notice much, but by the third week my obsessive compulsive disorder and anxiety were greatly quelled. I feel a general sense of well-being and satisfaction with life, yet I'm still productive/creative/ME. No ill side effects whatsoever. I hear the withdrawal is a bear, and I'll cross that bridge when I get there, but, so far so good."


"Im a person that goes religiously .. ( literally 3x a day or more ] .. So I was stopped up for 4 days.. You can imagine, I was in HELL. I texted my father in desperation at 2am asking for advice .. He didn't respond, but he showed up to my house the next day ( 6/29/15 ] with a bottle of Cherry flavored MC.. When he told me I had to drink the entire thing, I damn near cried. I took it at about 6pm & by 7:30, I was feeling gurgling in my stomach & literally 15 minutes afterwords, I went to the bathroom & immediately started feeling better .. Unfortunately, I'm currently over here cautious as hell about passing any type of gas .. I should be good by 6am though. I think 12 hours is more than enough time. MC is def. a good choice."


"I had to stop this drug early because it gave me such bad stomach pain. I'm allergic to Penicillin, so this was the next choice for my sinus/ear infection. Even tried with a full meal and probiotics, but it took my stomach a full month to return to normal after stopping azithromycin, will not be taking again."


"I took 2 pills twice daily and after 10 days my urine flow was lessened.will try lesser dose.I think I% gave me an appetite but just small amts was ok. Just concerned abt the urine flow."


"Worked for Me !!!!"


"My story is very long. But to get to the point, Fluoxetine is the ONLY antidepressant that helped me. Brain injury caused my problems with anxiety and depression. I was born highly sensitive to medications. I’m VERY thankful for Fluoxetine. I had some side effects in the beginning, and had to work up from 10mg to 60 over a period of a few months. That was very difficult. But, the side effects eventually did go away. I went from the deepest form of depression possible, to a very satisfactory quality of life within a few years. I still struggle with issues related to a brain injured person, but, the Fluoxetine was one of the tools that saved my life. And I’m very thankful for this medication. "


"Took Ritalin when I was first diagnosed with ADHD. Because I was older (20's) and taking such a high dosage (60 mg morning, 60 mg afternoon, 20 mg late day) they changed me to a more sustained release drug.  "


"This pill worked great for clearing up my acne on my face and back. It took a few months but once it worked it really did help for that. It also worked really well at preventing pregnancy which it should. However, this pill made me gain like 10 pounds... I didn't really notice when I was on it, but once I went off of it I lost a substantial  amount of weight...It also made me act crazy. I was constantly yelling at people and losing my temper. It didn't have my friend gain weight when she took it so I guess side effects vary from person to person... I don't think I'd recommend it though."


"I've been on it for 6 weeks, lost 30 pounds already another 100 pounds to go!"


"I have used Provigil and now am on Nuvigil that helps for various issues. I realized I may have an attention problem when I took Provigil for the first time and scored 10-30 points higher than I ever have on a Vocational Rehab. IQ test.

For those of you who are low income, there is a foundation called Cephalon Cares that gives me my medication for free. You have to be under a certain income level but it saves me much money since I do not have insurance either."


"After a hospitalisation where no net good came about, I changed psychiatrist. The new guy is semi-retired, only works two half days a week - but is extremely familiar with MAOIs and one of the few doctors in a state of 4 million that will prescribe them. My symptoms were more refractory and atypical depression, and it's been quite a journey to try and work something out.

I've been on tranylcypromine for 3 months now. As it's an analog of amphetamine, my major side effects have been similar to amphetamine - sleeplessness (3 hours a night), hyper alertness, agitation when the dose wears off (sucks as it's only 3 hours or so) and when really worn out it keeps going and I feel alert but make judgement errors. Depression is gone though!"


"I received 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree burns (10% Body - when water was split on my leg and lap) that ended up getting infected while on vacation. I had received some other medicines at 2 different ER visits before flying home (before the burns were infected), but when I arrived at my doctor he prescribed Dilaudid pills for me (2mg each to be taken 4 times daily). I about died each day. I could "fill them working for about 1-2 hours but the next 4-5 was torture. I soon changed to a "weaker drug" that worked better on me.

I have been given Dilaudid Shots of 2mg at the ER for migraines, but when taken orally the medicine does not go into the system fast enough or for long enough.

"


"I started use Truvada, when Intelence affected my liver. Great combination. I stopped use sleeping pills. Take Truvada before bed. Great medicine."


"I was put on Zoloft to regulate my moods as my hormones were very off kilter with extreme highs and lows. The medicine started taking effect with in a week and now I feel Very calm and relaxed all the time. The only side effects are that is leaves me Extremely tiered, and also with a bit of cotton mouth."


"Not a drug I would recommend due to horrible side effects! Can't sleep at night,  diarrhea, agitation especially at night."


"Increased mine & my childrens anxiety to the point we were violent with one another. I ended up on the pshyc ward and lost my home. I was a single mom of three with a 40 hour week job. Was the 3rd anti-depressant we tried."


"5 mg helped but eventually it worked less well. 10 mg helped a lot for a long time but I think it stopped working again. No side effects."


"does not seem to be as effective as lorazepam for me in reducing night terrors."


"I have had afib for about 12 years and have had two ablations.  Afib is back again but not all the time.  Had to be electroconverted in late Feb and was put on Eliquus.  My blood pressure went sky high and I started to develop diahrrea.  As it got worse, they agreed to switch me to Xarelto.  After about a week, my diahrrea was out of control and there was blood in the stool.  The doctor told me I had to stay on it but I couldn't take the side effects.  I haven't taken Xarelto for three days.  No more blood in stool.  Diahhrea is clearing up.  Blood pressure down to 119/66.

BAD DRUG!!!!!"


"The wife tried this medication several years ago.  She liked how it affected her negative symptoms but her hallucinations and paranoia  came back really strong after a few weeks.  Doctor probably should have eased her transition from olanzapine to Saphris but the way he did it didn't work.  I still will be open to this medication in the future with so many positive experiences."


"Itching started Wednesday around midday, however I mistakenly thought it was due to a pimple I had popped. That evening the itching got worse and the area (corner of my mouth, bottom lip) started getting red - I knew it was a coldsore. I took the 3 tablets before bed and was afraid it may have been too late. Thurs woke up with a slight headache, assumed it was the drugs fighting the outbreak. Fri & Sat, you could see a small blister, a little red, but wasn't getting much bigger. By Sunday afternoon it was disappearing and today (Monday morning) it's almost gone. Relief! Next time I won't hesitate & will take as soon as I feel the itch! Had I not taken them, I assume I'd have developed an ugly CS that would've last till next weekend."


"Mydayis works great if you are on the right dose.  I noticed some people on here are not getting the right strength when converting from Vyvanse or Adderall. To the person who’s doctor switched you from 70 of Vyvanse to 25mg of Mydayis - your getting less medication! That’s why it’s not working for you. You should be taking 50mg. You will notice a  BIG difference!"


"Takes away all anxiety and stress. I have GAD SAD and PTSD."


"I was on this for over two years and loved it! It made my skin look great, my periods were a breeze, if I got one, for prevention it was fabulous. The only reason I was switched off of it is because my insurance changed and no longer covered this, as it's $56.00/mo, it was a little pricey. I've since switched and I've tried two different pills and they're horrible. One gave me horrible acne, the other migraine headaches so horrible if I didn't lay down I felt faint. I'm actually going back to my Dr. and will ask to be put back on this again."


"I was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 5. My parents stopped medication a few years later. I was re-evaluated at as 25 and given Focalin XR. I have been on it for 8 years and have nothing but great things to say about it. I feel focused and in control when on it. When I'm off it, time drags by and I can't seem to finish anything. I haven't experienced many side effects. Periodically have less of an appetite and occasionally clinch my teeth but other than that, all is well."


"This has helped me so much! I was prescribed this for my anxiety but also have a history of depression. The first day on this I noticed a huge difference. I went from having anxiety attacks 5  times a day to basically none. I'm so happy I got lucky with my first try at any antidepressant. This really is great."


"I have been on 50mg Zoloft for 2 weeks now. I confidently say this medication is the best thing that has ever happened to me since living my life controlled by anxiety and horrendous panic. It was the right decision because I'm starting to finally see that I'm getting my life back to how I was before. The side effects are not great like lack of appetite, nausea etc. But they pass after a week or two and all these bad reviews that you see are people not giving this medication a chance to kick in and work. It takes time and I respect that it might not effect everyone how it has me but I can say without Zoloft I don't think I would have ever got better because no reassurance from family members was helping it was the extra push I needed."


"My experience with nexplanon was a horrible one. At first I didn't notice much, but bleeding for almost three weeks straight. Although the bleeding was just spotting, it was there. Next, was the hair loss and man! oh! man! it was alot. It was coming out about 300 strands a day. I went to a doctor and they said wait it out. So I did. I still experience this!! Now I am breaking out with ache more than I ever have. It's all over my face and neck. I am going to make an appointment to have it removed. This was the last straw."


"This drug did its job. It stopped any mood swings for the most part, but the biggest downside was that I bloated up and slept heavily. I put on maybe, 10-20kgs whilst on this drug (I was on it for 2 years). Effective nontheless."


"This drug had some terrible side-effects: loss of sex drive, appetite increase (gained 40pds), and I was falling asleep all of the time.  I could also drink staggering amounts of alcohol but never feel very drunk.  Paxil also made me unemotional to other people's needs - flattening my personality.

Best thing I ever did was get off this drug; eventually curing myself of the anxiety that was causing dizzy spells."


"My heart goes out to anybody who has or is going through the real horrendous side of drink, the sweats shakes delirium, there is help (chlordiazepoxide) it WILL help you if you really want to quit. Ps:  the max (librium) dose is 25mg per day (5x5)mg"


"Terrible and cant get off these. Blurried vision,have to close eyes. Dizzy and not yourself."


"This medication has saved my life!! I have always been a Type A person, a worry wart.  However, as I approached my 40's I started having major anxiety attacks that left me feeling like I was going crazy.  I was scared to death that I would never find relieve and was terrified about taking pills so I chose to go the natural route with herbs, meditation, exercise and diet.  Those things helped but my anxiety was still out of control so I finally went to see a psych who prescribed Citalopram. The first 6 weeks were HELL with major increased anxiety, insomnia, loss of appetite. My doc prescribed Ativan to help while the Citalopram started working but I was afraid to take them (stupid!). After 6 weeks (30mg) life was wonderful. I'll never go off"


"I have had M.S. before 2000 and they diagnosed me in 2000. I have tried all the other therapies and all of them had the really bad side effects but Tysabri it is the most relaxing drug you can take. I got a little nauseated at first but then it has disappeared with time. You don't even know it is working. I was considered a quadriplegic and now I can get around my home without lifts or anybody jerking or pulling on me. It is a great thing Tysabri. I just wish that everyone could benefit from it like me. Thank you."


"My menstrual cycle also returned after just one month on Parlodel, however the side effects of migraines, dizziness, shifts between drowsiness and over-alertness were problematic.  When my vision became distorted, unfortunately, I had to stop the medication. "


"On august 18th 2016, After exams I went to a heart surgery that resulted in 4 bypasses. Everything is perfect and Doctor , among other drugs prescribed me Effient 5 mg event day. No side effects up to Now!"


"I have lost 18lb but the side effects r:  severe groin pain - severe leg cramps- muscle spasms - blurred vision- chest pains- unable to sleep good- cannot walk right- shoulder bone aches - I thought it was due to age- but its not!  Even though I have lost weight its not worth feeling the way I feel!  I'm not going to take this med any longer!  I have taken 2 other weight loss meds that did not work - this med worked but the side effects r horrible!  I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND TO ANYONE!"


"I have been on Suboxone type medications since 2002 and it is now 2016; therefore, I would consider that I have tremendous experience with buprenorphine over the years. Suboxone Tablets then film  for 7-10 years, tried Zubsolve, which was an awful experience. Finally Bunavail.

I was taking 24-32 mg of Suboxone and I've been very very happy with Bumavail because I'm down to 12.6 mg a day.  This is the only medication that I can take as prescribed and am feeling less medicated. I absolutely love it.  Those who say it's terrible; maybe, but I have an inkling that he or she is just stuck and fears trying something new."


"It didn't do anything for me!"


"I experienced only adverse reactions to SSRIs and TCAs thanks in part to being bipolar, but Tramadol has been a God send for my depression. I was sick and tired, literally, of trying different medicines only to have my mood get thrown around crazily. Tramadol worked when nothing else could touch the depression. I take it twice daily. Could not live without it. I am so thankful that my psychiatrist is open to new ideas and tried this, I only will encourage others to try this also. Because of the Tramadol I am now recovered from any form of self injury - I am free for over 3 years.  It works. Simple."


"I've been on Kariva for a months now after switching from loestrin (which gave me insane mood swings and heavy discharge). My skin is good, periods are light, cramping is limited and mood is normal. But, my boobs have gotten bigger and I do notice that I have gained some weight in my upper thighs and hips."


"Very good I start today I'm 223 @ 29 ur old my first goal is 170.in three month I hope to lose half before I have to go the three months w out it.I'm starting on half a pill and besides dry mouth and a angry outburst as side effect I'm hoping to sleep tonight.my energy is threw the roof.I'm a overeating emotional wreck and today I could stand to touch it..I'm very impressed.I'm gonna see what this week brings.I'll keep u posted.weekly.and good luck on ur journey."


"I had been taking Lortab 10/500 for several months for pain. It literally stopped working. I just had my 9th back surgery. All my other surgeries I bounced back quickly. This last one I haven't. The pain has increased drastically. I can barely walk. I still can't lie on my back or right side. Until yesterday. My Dr. gave me Percocet 10/650 and I can tell a huge difference. I actually slept last night. Now I have to have another MRI to make sure this back surgery hasn't messed up. Percocet really helps."


"I've had Implanon for about 14 months now and am planning to have it removed this month. Although I no longer get a period, and it is convenient to not have to take a pill every day, the side effects have not been worth it to me. For the first 4-5 months that I had Implanon I suffered some pretty terrible mental side effects, including depression and some pretty brutal anxiety. Previously I had never struggled with my mental or emotional health so I'm fairly positive that it was a result of the Implanon. In addition I'm tired far more often, I breakout on my face more often than I used to, and I've gained about 20 lbs. Overall, I don't think the side effects of this form of birth control are worth the advantages."


"I've been getting Kenalog shots for my alopecia once a month for five months now....Very little hair regrowth, the hair that has grown back is grey now, and the alopecia continues to spread.  I've lost 40% of my beard over the past few months and nothing is helping, including Kenalog."


"I've only been on this medication for a week and I haven't had any problems at all. I take it at night, and I dont have any nausea or anything like I did with other BC methods. I am sensative to contraceptives and on the shot, I gained 30 pounds quickly. On the patch, I threw up only 12 hours after having it on. And other pills made me moody or nauseated. This pill has a low does of estrogen and it has been great so far-- frankly, I think I have been losing weight. Not sure if that has anything to do with this pill or not, but we will see!"


"I found TRENTAL very helpful with my leg pain. Without it I can hardly walk. With other medicines if I take enough pain killers that I can walk I can hardly stay awake.  Afraid to drive for any distance more than 20 miles."


"Only put on Victoza yesterday for my insulin resistance at o.6. In only two injections sugar level's have fallen from high 200's-low 300's to low 100's. No vomiting. Doctor now lowering my Lantus from 265 units twice a day to 150 twice a day, and Humalog from 120 units per day to 20 units three times a day while I wait for insurance company to approve pump. It would be cheaper on them and give me a better quality of life. Willing to put up with any side effect's for these numbers. "


"By BMI I am overweight but not obese, and was tried on the patch and several different birth control pills without success. Bled more often than once per month and/or longer than 5 days/month. I was given samples of Loestrin FE 24 which worked flawlessly for 3 months, so prescription was written for Microgestin 1/20 (generic form).  After 1 week of Microgestin, I was 3 *hours* late with 1 pill (1st time I have missed ever).  By the time I took the late pill, breakthrough bleeding had already begun.  A week later still bleeding and it has become stronger - still not as strong as a regular period had been.  Going back to Loestrin FE 24, hope it works again."


"I have had RLS for years. I dealt with it for a long while until it started doing it during the day and started creeping into my arms. Got put on Mirapex to attempt to control it. It was the most awful thing I've ever taken. Lost huge chunks of memory, couldn't keep up with conversations, hallucinations, and major insomnia. I couldn't sleep before but to be given a "wonder drug" and have it exacerbate the situation was beyond bearable. No thanks."


"My family has a history of heart attack so I always carry aspirin with me just in case.  I found a wristband on the market that stores 2 aspirin in it.  It is a great and convenient method of carrying aspirin around so I don't need a bulky bottle of it in my pocket.  It is called the Beatfirst Aspirin Wristband for anyone else with the same problem."


"As well as having Borderline Personality Disorder, I have had severe post-partum depression. I have found Zoloft to be very helpful regulating my moods, and keeping the demons at bay. Happy Trails."


"I have PTSD, 2 double lung transplants, bronchomalacia, gastroparesis, nissen fundoplication. A-Fib, A-Flutter, vertigo, pulmonary artery stent, cardiac arrest, sternal wires, artificial right hip. extruded and mangled L4 and L5. two back surgeries, smashed thoracic vertebrae, broken toes. broken ribs, CMV, donor specific antibodies.  Blah blah blah.  a lot more to go, but marinol has been a savior.  Keeps me from puking daily, knocks out most of my pain, and does wonders for my anxiety.  Screw taking klonopin, norco, and zofran.  This covers most of the bases very well."


"OMG this is literally the bomb. I had sex on day 4 of my period, took plan b a couple hours later, period ended, then began spotting for about 4 days. THEN the wait game began.

the accident happened in February, didn't get my period in March. I only had minor cramps, bloating, and every now and then headaches. I was super nervous as you can guess.

now it's April and BAM, just today I started my period. oh happy day oh happy day, it truly is a happy day!!

Don't worry guys, this pill really works. I know it's easier said than done, but it truly does work."


"The doctor prescribed it for me to replace Zolpidem, which was working just fine, but my mother, who was also my caregiver, suspected that I was abusing it. My doctor warned me about getting pregnant while taking this drug, so she asked me if I was sexually active or breastfeeding. To me, the drug was an overly powerful sedative. I woke up so groggy in the morning after a night of nightmares. My doctor and my mother forced me to take them, anyway. They made my mouth dry. They could be dangerous. It was like I was sleepwalking through life, and I was constantly fighting the drug. The nightmares became stronger and stronger. I finally had to stop taking them, and the nightmares linger to this day."


"I was taking Levora for a year and a half and am now switching medication. Since I started taking it I am always tired even when I sleep great. I have had 4 yeast infections... ew. Lower sex drive/don't self-lubricate and I've gained about 50 pounds (although part of that could be bad diet; haven't changed my diet though). Everyone's different, and side effects aren't horrible, but I would not recommend"


"I hadn't had sex in three years. I kind of got pressured into having sex. It was horrible. I was only a few seconds before it was over and he had cummed in me. Ugh"


"This my 2nd birth control and let me say its a BIG improvement from my last. The 1st week of my 1st packet I had some dizziness/nausea and I got my period a week early. Other than that this pill has worked well for me, especially since my breasts have grown. Also, although acne is 1 of the side effects I find myself having no pimples now (although I'm not sure it would have the same for moderate or severe acne). I would recommend this to anyone."


"I have been getting migraines off and on since around the age of 16, and am now 25. Most of my migraines are due to my allergies during the spring/summer. But they seem to be even worse during the colder months. This medication works wonders for me. The only thing I seem to notice is a bit of dizziness after the medicene wears off. But I would much rather have a little dizziness rather than being bedridden, light/sound sensitivity, migraine, and nausea/vomiting."


"I got kyleena inserted today. Let me tell you whoever said slight cramping is crazy it was the worst pain I have ever felt. It was the last day of my period so I wore  a pad and only had only a few drops of blood, after I got it inserted I was gushing. It's been about 5 hours since it's been inserted still having slight cramping but nothing as bad. I'm going to wish for the best no babies for me!"


"Great medicine. Controls symptoms very well with dopamine. "


"Hi There

I have been a non smoker now for one year and I feel great. and its all down to Chantix. with every medicine you are going to get some side effects its only for 12 weeks of your life you owe yourself that dont you ? I felt sick and had bad sleep but come on its worth it if you really really wont to stop smoking Good Luck to you all Oh by the way I used to smoke 25 a day 30 at the weekend so if I can do it so can you !!!"


"I had to take Levothyroxine because of a medication I was taking that affected my thyroid negatively. In my opinion, this is a great medicine. It balanced out my thyroid & I didn't experience any side effects from it. I highly recommend it."


"I've been on 20 mg for a month. My dr said I should start on a lower dose because of stomach issues I've had in the past. I've tried SSRIs and I didn't like them. Wellbutrin was fine but now am trying this.

My body feels energized in the morning, even if I had only had 5 hours of sleep. I haven't noticed any changes to my mood, I still feel negative. My heart rate has gone up, I notice my resting heart rate is not as low as it used to be (I wear a Fitbit).

Haven't had any weight gain, haven't had any libido changes, and my stomach hasn't hurt.

So far, 1 month in and on a lower dose than he starting dose, I have had no negatives, but also no real positives either."


"I was given Ketamine for out patient surgery. Never again will I agree to this anesthesia. I had the worst experience, I am positive I died and made myself come back! I was paralyzed body and voice. I finally let out a awful scream, hoping the doctors and nurses would hear, but I could tell they didn't. I am so mad, furious is the word, that they used it without letting me know the side effects. I am home now, but I still have nightmares of that terrible experience!"


"Couldnt live without."


"I have taken Lotrel for 9 years.  It reduced my blood pressure moderately, but this month I went to the emergency room with severe swelling of my face and my lips were huge. Was told to get off Lotrel since this ACE inhibitor can cause angioedema which was the diagnosis. Have also had tingling of the lips and tongue for the last 4 years and now wonder if Lotrel contributed to that. "


"I can't take Synthroid and am allergic to the fillers in Armour.  Nature Throid is hypoallergenic and has both T3 and T4 so it works really well for me."


"I got Hep C from a tattoo back in San Diego in 1975 according to my Gastro Doc. Have had it foir years and just started feeling bad in 2013 I have been on Harvoni now for 8 weeks. Hardly any siode effects and energy level is almost back to normal. This is a miracle drug.

I wish the FDA would approve H-86 for cancer patients also if you have not heard of it, look it it up and never go to CHEMO Therapy!!!!"


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


Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation during Pregnancy/Lactation

"This pill is okay. The problems I had with it were constant constipation and nausea. I am not pregnant but trying to conceive. "


"Helped with the behaviors, but the side effects were swollen throat, heavy feeling in limbs, facial tics, hearing voices.

Be careful and monitor your child closely if your child is on this medication."


"This drug made me extremely tense and anxious."


"I have been taking Lo Loestrin Fe for 2 months now and have only had one week of no spotting. The non-stop bleeding is very aggravating because I am unsure when my period begins, which has always been very regular. I have also been very irritable and emotional. The only positive effect I have experienced while taking this pill is no severe nausea.  If the bleeding and mood swings have not stopped by the time I finish the third pack, I will be switching immediately!"


"This has been my first form of birth control and so far so good! I researched reviews on this one which freaked me out. Turns out, I had nothing to worry about. I haven't had any nausea, headaches or mood changes. I have been on it for about 2 weeks so things could change but I like it a lot so far. Also, the type of hormones in this pill do provide the lowest chance of more serious side effects like blood clots. This was something that was nice to know since I was so worried about those chances (even though I had no reason to be). Everyone is different but just give it a chance! It's not as bad as you think it might be and if it is, you can always change pills! Hope this helps those who are worried about starting BC :)"


"I used to take Diane 35 from age 20-25 and my new doctor in a new city convinced me to start taking Alesse recently. I've been taking it for two months now and I have experienced spotting basically every single day since I started, sometimes light spotting, sometimes heavy, and it only stopped for one or two days. I can't find anyone else who has had this same experience so far - might have to change to a different pill. I'm hesitant to do that though because one very good side effect from Alesse has been a reduction in appetite for me! I haven't had aching breasts or acne yet. My moods also have seemed pretty fine. I just want to stop spotting every day."


"I tried all a few different birth controls that were available to me. I did not have many options being as I am anemic and bled alot during my menstrual cycle. I ended up pregnant on a few methods. My doctor recommended nuvaring. It was fairly new. I had a few mood swings, which was different than my regular monthly moodiness. I am doing pretty good on it since 2002. I had a few kids since then. All I did was leave it out and two months later we were expecting. Regulated my cycles, hormones.. Really feel in control of my body. And comfortable with myself. Recently recommended it to my adult daughter. Hope it helps her she has had problems with other methods also."


"I have been taking Niravam for over 2 years now. This is by far the most efective treatment for anxiety/ panic attacks that I have tried. However, I am also on Lexapro, Effexor, and Cymbalta which also help combat anxiety by adjusting neurotransmiters in order to decrease the frequency of attacks. Deffinately a great med for those who truly need it!"


"Have been on this medication (between 10-20mg) for around 3 years now. I have literally tried all SSRI'S as well as wellbutrin, TCA and a few others. Escitalopram is the only one so far that can keep me stable enough to function. I still have emotions ( not zombie like) and I can cry and feel sad when I need to. Sometimes I have a hard time sleeping, but I take melatonin and it helps a lot. When I am not on this medication, I am on the floor curled into a ball, a crying, terrified mess. It helps me function well enough to keep a job and raise my children. Sometimes my thoughts start to run, but then I just try and rationalize them( can't do this without med) and I can usually get my mind back under control fairly quickly."


"Yes it definitely worked as a birth control but completely changed my personality in the meantime. The 14 day periods, tender breasts and stabbing pains, I could have coped with until it settled; but the anger out of nowhere, falling out with family and my partner, irrational crying, feeling totally emotionally unbalanced and actually hating who I'd become were horrific. I'd be very careful when choosing this contraception and look out for these signs and get it removed asap."


"Had kidney transplant almost 3 years ago, seems to be working great for me."


"I am 32 and have bad arthritis in my knee basicly bone on bone the Dr says, but I'm way to young for a knee replacement. The Dr recommended the the 4 Orthovisc injections every week for 4 weeks. Not going to lie, getting the shot itself was very uncomfortable. I have had 2 so far, and they have helped with pain but its getting the shots I don't like. They are helpful but expect to feel discomfort during and for the few hours after the shot my leg feels heavy till I " walk it out"."


"I have tried a few different anti-psychotics and find Geodon to be far and away the best. Risperdal worked as an anti-psychotic, but it made the depression worse and made me gain 25-30 lb's. So far, I have had no side effects with Geodon. I think I have found a winner."


"I've been on Contrave for a year now I'm down from 155 to 128 and still losing.  Initially there was slight nausea, but eating something small with morning dose alleviates this.  Have stopped smoking, finallly, after 25 years, have also quit drinking alcohol within 3 months of starting on Contrave. I will be 50 this month. This med has changed my life.  I was trying to drink and smoke myself to death. All of those cravings are gone.  The only side effects are constipation and sleepiness.  I counteract these with a stool softener and caffeine,"


"I had been on the combined oral pill for many years and had tried many different kinds. I have experience every kind of mood swing possible, severe cramping and abdominal pain, headaches, nausea, heartburn, moodiness, and had severe irritability, and uncontrollable bursts of tears before and during my period! As well as a decrease in libido. I felt out of control!
I went to the doctor, she told me I was experiencing PMDD, which is much worse than PMS. She put me on Nora-Be since it only has a synthetic progesterone and no synthetic estrogen (which apparently increase all of the craziness).
Only taken for short time, but better already! I have more control of my emotions and my libido is back in overdrive! Breast are tender though."


"I have chronic pancreatitis-cause unknown (I do not drink alcohol). The pain from this disease is constant and severe. I take Oxycontin 30 mg twice daily and it is very effective in controlling the pain and keeping it, for the most part, at a tolerable level (about 4-5 on the 1-10 pain scale). For occasional episodes of breakthrough pain, which can be very bad, I have oral Dilaudid 2 mg. I do not take this often, only when needed. It helps me avoid trips to the ER for pain control. Dilaudid is not often prescribed for home use. I'm under the care of a pain specialist. Neither my GI nor endocrinologist can prescribe schedule II narcotics. Chronic pancreatitis is one of the most painful diseases a person can have."


"I have been off and on antidepressants the last 10 years and Wellbutrin did a great job after my son died. But I had terrible eye twitches and then bounced around to all the usual medicine. Viibyrd is amazing. I had some diarrhea issues, no restless legs or weird dreams but with the OxyContin and hydrocodone I don't ever have issues sleeping really. And Xanax for my anxiety I feel really sharp again focused on life not worried about what I can and can't do since my spinal injury. Life's good! Oh and the sex has been amazing! I would recommend this to anyone."


"I have been on this pill for 6 months since I was diagnosed with PCOS. My periods were still regular before going on this pill. My only real symptoms of PCOS were excessive hair growth and elevated Testosterone levels. Since I started taking this pill I have chronic spotting, bloating, headaches, and fatigue. I fatigue is so bad that it has started to interfere with my grades in school. I get a horrible pain in my left hip before I start spotting. I have seen no improvement with the abnormal hair. I also have not had a period since starting the pill which i started six months ago."


"I fired my doctor for switching me to Brintellix and saying it had no side effects. I don't know if he was outright lying or just believing whatever the drug company said. Either way he proved himself incompetent. Brintellix has terrible side effects. I was only taking 5mg a day and it's the worst drug I ever took."


"This needs to be back on the store shelves at once. It is much more effective for allergic rhinitis and nasal congestion than any other product on the market."


"I suffered from debilitating generalized anxiety since high school. During university (25 years ago), it really spiked and the doctor I saw suggested rivotril/clonozapem on a longer term regular basis. For many years I took .5mg three times a day without incident. The anxiety never again got out of control...and I never felt need to increase. About 6 years ago, I decided to start cutting back very slowly. Eventually, over a long period, I actually tapered it back to .25mg once in the morning. This worked for two years until my marriage ended recently. I added another .25mg in the evening. My life has not been great, but IMO clonozapem has been a saviour. The GAD I had/have is not bearable. And other approaches alone do not work."


"I was originally prescribed ATARAX for poision ivy. I also suffer from depression and anxiety. I take CYMBALTA daily & VALIUM as needed. I was pleasantly surprised when starting ATARAX. I noticed after my first pill having a more clear head and being more productive. I didn't connect the two until later reading up on its other benefits. Anyway, I haven't had any side effects at all on ATARAX and it has been added to my daily Meds. If I'm more than 4 hours off my CYMBALTA I will get a nasty headache & would be a withdrawal nightmare but it's the ONLY thing that has helped my depression long term & I've tried "everything" so I am thankful & Im sure to take my Meds on time! Goodluck!"


"Works very well for panic attacks, although not flawless but easily 98% better than before.  Best thing I have tried."


"A little weight loss. Very good seizure control. No other side effects for me."


"I've tried in twice. First time about 7 years ago and lost a modest amount of weight easily. I can't remember how much. It made me thirst, so I drank a lot of water and it took away my craving for junk food.

Send time was end of May, 2016. 100mg at night.  I lost 10 pounds in about 5-6 weeks easily. No desire to snack or eat emotionally. Only downside was that I was anxious a lot. I've now plateaud but at least I'm not gaining weight. I should try to up the dose. At least the anxiety has largely decreased."


"I've been on this Birth control for about 9days and have gain 5lbs. I thought I was putting on weight because of the holidays but it's def the pill. I've never suffered with acne and I've been breaking out on the side of my face which is the hormonal area. When picking up my birth control at a cvs I wasn't not aware of the change. I will be contacting my doctor and letting them know how upset I am with the changes and not making me aware. I will no longer be continuing this pill and do not advise anyone else to. After reviewing the reviews everything else everyone is stating is exactly what occurring to me. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PILL!"


"Have suffered from IBS-D for approximately 23 years. The only medication that gives me relief from my symptoms has been Imodium 1-2 tabs per day. I tried Viberzi for just three days, because my symptoms became so frequent from not using the Imodium that I wasn't able to leave the house for more than an hour or two. I hope Viberzi works better for other people who try it. Very disappointing for me to say the least. I gave it three out of ten because it did firm up the first BM of the day and had no noticeable side effects."


"Similar to other people I have found myself crying for no reason, anti-social at times, exhausted, dry eyes, significantly lower sex drive, less pleasure, headaches more often then when I wasn't on it and I find myself less patient with others."


"My experience with Effexor was so bad. The withdrawal was a nightmare, and being on Effexor made me like a zombie. I was not sad but I wasn't happy either. 6 years later I'm completely happy and antidepressant free. "


"First day taking lexapro 20mg I experienced fuzzy vision, tingling sensation in my arms, yawning, and tiredness. Second day I decided to take it before bed, woke up 2 hours later with nausea, weakness, dry mouth, dizziness, vomiting and tingling in my arms. Talking to my doctor tomorrow to see if I should switch, not taking it tonight. My anxiety did subside in the last 2 days though."


"Started Tomamax at 25 mg Sept 2nd.  Had constant dizziness right away all day and night.  Stuck to it as it was slightly decreasing my migraines.  Had to cancel a follow up apt with Neurologist due to an emergency and would take about a month to get back in so I was now on it for 6 weeks at the 25 mgs.  A week before my apt while at work I started stuttering really bad and just couldn't put my sentences together and was very out of it.  My supervisor took me to the ER thinking I was having a stroke.  They did both a CT scan and a brain MRI but they were clean.  I continued for another week same symptoms.  Stopped the Topamax and it has all gone away."


"I suffer from constipation, perhaps its an side effect of the drug, been taking it since April 2008."


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"Pradaxa gave me acid reflux. Medication burned on the way out as well. I could hardly walk. The pain was intense. Don't recommend."


"Four years of misery thinking I had food allergies when I was allergic to the FILLERS in the Armour thyroid medication.  The side effects included: 2 different rashes on my scalp and behind my ears, excessive sugar cravings, depression, suicidal thoughts, after eating my stomach hurt all the time, couldn't eat anything without getting diarrhea. I went to several doctors and not one suspected the Armour thyroid medication. I figured it out! When I stopped taking it the side effects went away immediately! The rashes a little longer but started clearing up right away.  Now, I'm trying the thyroid hormone ONLY without fillers. The interesting thing is my insurance won't pay for it because it comes from a compounding pharmacy not BIG PHARMA."


"Doctor recommended this. No prescrip needed in Canada. Excessive sweating in armpits. Used 3 evenings at bedtime. Itchy during application, but not insane. I Immedediately quit sweating.  Lasted about 3 months before needing to reapply. Use once every 3 weeks and keeps sweat away. I love it."


"I started taking Accutane about 1 month ago and my big stick out zits have gone flat. Although I still have a lot of red spots my face it is for the most part completely smooth. I would recommend this product to anyone who's tried everything and hasn't gotten an effective treatment. I'm a 14 year old boy and I've been dealing with acne for 5 years. Nothing helped. I tried so many different topical, oral and store bought products its crazy! I know how depressing it is to have acne in middle school and I'm so thankful I found this before high school. But even with a great product comes a down side, such as chapped lips, dry eyes, dry skin, irritability, and depression. Other than that I'm in love with Accutane!"


"I have been taking Sanctura for several months.  It is very effective.  I do have bad results with constipation.  I did not take the symptoms of constipation seriously and needed help from the ER at the hospital to get relief.  It is something almost all medicine stresses as a possibility, but for me it was a serious problem.  I watch it more carefully now."


"I had the worst yi ever. Its been two weeks of hell i cannot get rid of. I have already seen two doctors. I get yi all the time because i over-bathe down there. (Inside and all around) ya not good. I cannot help myself. I first tried the oral it did not work so i got the 3 day insert CREAM first time i used CREAM it was aaaaaammazing!! No burning or anything it was by that popular brand with a c.. Canesten or whatever. I want to use the insert cream for the rest of my life it was soothing heavem. Although my yi was so bad the 3 day did not clear i had still only a little left the dr said so she presribed me monistAt 3. CANT SLEEP BURNING DYING ITCHY FIRE RED WANT TO CRY I WORK IN THE AM OMG"


"Bipolar II with severe anxiety. Saphris is doesn't work for most people but for the ones it does work for, it can be a life changing miracle drug.  That's been my experience. I spent 10 years either so depressed or anxious that I could barely get out of bed.  I took my first dose at bedtime and when I woke up the next mrning the anxiety was gone. It gave me my life back. I take the whole daily dose at night.  It knocks me out cold for at least 3 hours and I can't function at alI if take it in the morning. I had horrible mouth sores.Finally figured out that it was from the dry mouth caused by my other meds. Now I take a sip of water first and after it dissolves, I suck on a caramel or a couple of pieces of candy. "


"I have had the Implanon in since March 2010 and I absolutely love it! I have a 10 day period every 1 1/2 months, my libido is up, I haven't gained weight (if I have it's from overeating) and I don't have cramps. I have started to have really oily skin on my face which has caused acne but nothing I can't handle. Overall an awesome experience!"


"To everyone who is going through what I am going through - no Armour Thyroid medication! I've searched high and low for the medication with everyone telling me iIhave no choice but to try something different and my reply to the different pharmacies was I have been on every other thyroid medication there is, and they don't work! Well Thank God for my pharmacist Greg over at Riteaid he said there was a pharmacy in Beverly, Ma who will make my medication pills of AZrmour thyroid which is a little bit pricier 80.00 for the 90mg tablets of which I take 2 x 90mgs a day so 60 tablets for $80 so if you can find a pharmacy in your area that makes compounds you will be all set!"


"I have had mine in for almost 2 years. At first it was amazing. Got my periods like normal a bit heavy but it was tolerable. I was running in to problems with it in the last few months. I have sex with one person. But at least once every other month I get bv. It is because of the birth control and because I have sex. My body isn't handling having a foreign object in it. It is either stop having sex or get it taken out. We'll I'm opting to get it removed and I'm getting my tubes tide. Not only has this thing caused BV but my periods are getting worse to the point where I can't even get out of bed because of the pain. No meds work to take away the pain."


"I just started this medication. With each injection the side effects have gotten worse. I did my 3rd dose last night & I'm miserable. The body/muscle aches, headaches etc. are about unbearable. Each time I took two 500 mg Tylenol before my injection as recommended by my training nurse. I was told about the flu like symptoms, read the booklet my Neuro gave me, but I thought the symptoms would subside at least halfway through the next day. I am so pained. I keep taking Tylenol & even my muscle relaxer hoping for relief. But Nothing seems to help. I called into Biogen after my 2nd dose. No help. Copaxone gave me bad brain fog & injection site reactions. Tecfidera kept me in the bathroom in unbelievable pain. Not sure what to do now."


"I have have had far fewer Asthma attacks and allergies since being on Xolair injections every 2 wks and have become a lot less dependent on my rescue inhaler. I've on this medicine for at least 4 yrs and have had no adverse effects and I highly recommend it...it has changed my life."


"Been on sertraline for 14 days now for anxiety.  My anxiety started on 12/18/15 and I'm not sure why?  Could have been several things going on at that time in my life, but I didn't think they were that bad.  I suffered with the anxiety until 12/29/15 and then went to see the doctor because I was scared.  Doctor put me on 25mg of Sertraline.  A few hours after taking it, I felt very calm.  But the next morning, the anxiety was back.  Every day, in the afternoon, my anxiety lightens.  By evening, I feel fine and can just relax with my husband.  From everything I've read, it seems that increased anxiety is a side effect of the drug.  I sleep okay, but wake early due to the anxiety.  I am hoping in the next few weeks, this goes away."


"I was taking Yaz for almost 7 years and I loved it! My weight never changed, my skin was beautiful, normal sex drive, no cramps, 3-4 days periods. In 2013 I saw some weird spots on my face, after the consultation with a doc it turned out to be Melasma (nothing dangerous but it doesn't look good) . One of the most common causes is oral birth control. It wasn't the Yaz, just birth control with higher amount of progestin. I switched to Mirena and that was the worst decision ever! Acne, mood changes, gained 20 pounds in 3 weeks. I'm going back on the pill this month and we will see how it goes, I will post about it in about 6 months."


"I just had the implant removed after 6 months of awful mood swings, 3-week-long periods, dizziness, morning sickness symptoms, insomnia, and heightened anxiety. I spent a lot of money on pads since I was constantly bleeding and sex drive went down because of it. I also had strange cravings throughout the month and often felt bloated. The only good thing I can say about it is that I didn't get pregnant. Even the removal of the implant was complicated, and I came home bruised and stitched up. Any ladies out there want to help me develop a male BC so guys can experience the hell we have to go through?!"


"I was on 150mg Effexor XR for about 4 years and it helped me with anxiety and panic attacks. I still had them, but not as often or as extreme. At the same time my doctor also prescribed 0.25mg Xanax for me to take as needed. Just knowing I had them available to help me almost instantly, was more of a panic and anxiety deterrent."


"Just started Junel Fe 1/20 after being without anything for 2 yrs and the only side effect I get with this brand is ACNE. I was always pretty clear skinned until these. It's been 3 months and I can't get my skin to clear up. I also wish they had the last week of reminder pills. I tend to forget to take them and I think it would help a lot.  I'm going to give it another month and if I still can't get it to regulate then I'm switching."


"I've been taking this medication since 1/18/16. Today marks 6 weeks exactly. On 1/18 I weighed 190. Today, I weigh 161. I need to lose 21-36lbs to get to my weight goal. I don't exercise as much as I'd like, but I'm on my feet from sun up until sun down & have cut out sodas, snacks, fast food, juices, etc. The side effects are easy to live with when seeing the results. I have dry mouth, my hands shake, I'm easily startled, and I have difficulty sleeping. I have the obvious weight loss, decrease in appetite, and increased energy. I would definitely recommend it!"


"Works great for me. Only apply once per day because it is expensive and not covered by insurance. I am very light skined with light hair, but a few patches of ugly dark facial hair - chin, neck, etc. Need to pluck a few every now and then, but for the most part a huge difference. Maybe my imagination, but also notice my skin is tighter. I'll like it."


"Gabepen has turned me inton a ZOMBIE. I have kidney disease and never should had  been prescribed this medication."


"I am a female, 20 years old and have been on Vicodin since I was 17 years old. I had an accident in '07 and had major health issues and found that I have Scleroderma (a hardening of the skin and tissues) and it had caused me to have mild arthritis through my body. This year I found out I have full nerve damage in my left leg and it's completely numb. This is caused from an 8mm herniated disc in my L4. My doctor bumped me up to Norco and I must say it does work. At most I take 2 every 5 hours. But normally 1 and a half does the trick. Withdrawals are bad, BAD anxiety, depression (coming off and being on), also decreased sex drive and libido. But does work wonders for pain. "


"Ive been taking it for over 5 years and it works for the most part."


"I've been on this birth control for a two months now & have experienced almost zero bad side effects. I have lost my appetite most of the time, which has resulted in me losing a little weight, which can be considered a negative or a positive. I have been getting angry very easily since
I've been on this medicine but I've always had issues with my anger so it isn't a huge difference. My skin has actually cleared up and I do have sex with my boyfriend without condoms sometimes and we have not gotten pregnant or had any pregnancy scares. I would recommend this even though everyone reacts to birth control differently!"


"I had decided to get Mirena as I am horrible at remembering to take pills. I have never had children and they aren't in my plans. At age 34 I had it inserted and it hurt more than I thought it would. It reduced my period frequency & the amount, BUT it completely killed my sex drive, which now, 2 years later is still non existent. I felt depressed soon afterwards and it never went away. I gained 20  pounds, which is odd as I eat well most of the time & go jogging with my boyfriend. Even he is now convinced that my lack of a sex drive, weight gain & inability to loose weight is a side effect of the Mirena. I just made an appointment to have it removed & plan to next just get my tubes tied."


"It was the only one that worked for my three year old until my insurance decided not to pay for it any longer. I try the generic one but it did not have the same effect on her skin so I have to cough up 240 for it but it is so worth my baby sleeping at night with out the itch and her skin looks great."


"I've been taking 500 mg niacin tablets twice daily (morning and night) for 5 years to treat congenitally low levels of HDL.  Over that time, my HDL levels have increased from 25 to 60, and triglycerides have dropped from 150  to 60. The niacin treatment has been so successful that I have managed to drop simvastatin (Zocor) from my regimen. I still get mild flushing symptoms occasionally, but it is a small price to pay for the great results."


"Works fairly well on the ulcers, but the side effects are terrible.  two days in my knee swelled to twice the normal size and I can't stand on it. Fever and headache constant. ache all over. eyes hurt.  Going back to Colazol."


"I started Prisiq on 3/22/10. The main side effects were not sleeping well and night sweats. This lasted only about 4 nights. A bit of nausea, not enought that I couldn't handle and that was it. I am now on my 3rd week and I am doing fine. I do feel much better, and have more energy, since before the Pristiq, all I was doing was sleeping. If someone has never taken an antidepressant, the side effects can be alarming. I went cookoo and no sex drive on Zoloft and Cymbalta. Pristiq, whatever is different about this SRNI seems to keep me at an even keel. I will give Pristiq at least 3 months before I give a full report."


"This medication nearly killed me after 9 days of taking it sent me into AFIB blood presure dropped so low it nearly stopped  hate this drug if anyone has any side affects with this go to your doctor  stright away never felt so ill.

Within 24 hours of me stopping this drug i was dack to my normal self

Please do not just stop taking medication  i have been put back on ramapril and i feel fine"


"I got on Trinessa after giving birth to my son and I've only been on it for almost a month but I took one pill about four hours late and that same day I started my period and it's been on for 11 days non stop. And the nausea and throwing up is aggravating itself. I'm not going to wait for more side effects. I think I need to get off now."


"I took 50 mg last night for the 1st time as Ambien only works 50% of the time. Wide awake all night which was good because I have had horrible diarrhea every 3-6 minutes since 11pm. It is now 7am. Never taking this again. I usually tolerate all kinds of med at high doses. Ugh. Awful"


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"I took this medication for only 3 weeks for Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. (Diagnosed 15 years ago, medication free for the last 11years).  My only active symptom at the time was Raynaud's. I really did not want to take any medication, and felt that improving my lifestyle/keeping warm was worth a try,  but my (new) rheumatologist pushed it and said he would discharge me if I didn't take it. All my other tests (lung function, heart scan, bloods) were fine. What a mistake. It did not help my Raynaud's, but did cause huge hives from my neck to my ankle. My last dose was May 25th, it is now August 9th and these unsightly hives continue to come and go. With such a long half life (up to 50 days) it will take over 18 months to fully eliminate it"


"After taking it for a week, I have diarrhoe and cramps, I take one in the morning before breakfast, one before lunch and one before dinner. I better take prednisone. Wondering how many days it takes effect for before that I had three week flare now 8 days it flares and it is expensive too."


"Abilify is a miracle for me! I had tried, lithium, Risperdal, Depakote & they never worked. I know it does not work for everyone because everyones brain's are different but it WORKS for me & I am finally the person I have always wanted to be. I actually stop & think rationally in negative situations, when I used to react inappropriately with anger & then regret what I said or my actions. I have depression, severe anxiety and BiPolar Disorder (because of childhood trauma) and I am happy for the first time in my life. A Dr. prescribed it to me about 4yrs ago & I guess it was fairly new and I did not have insurance at the time so it was going to be $425 (too expensive) for a months supply & didn't get it. That is one of the biggest mistakes of my life so far."


"I have Bipolar II and I couldn't sleep and was suffering from mania and cutting. It helped with all of that. I could fall asleep in 10 minutes which was a god send. I went through the pharmacutic patient assistance program to get it free because it cost me $200 a month. After taking it for a while I noticed it was causing neurological problems in the form of foot drop. I constantly tripped and fell and had to wear a bulky brace on my foot. I came of of saphris during a manic episode and noticed that my foot healed. Saphris is good in some was but bad in others."


"I have allergic conjunctivitis and it made my eyes feel much better - not so itchy, red and swollen."


"I hope this helps others because I rarely leave feedback. Please stick with Lexapro if you are having side effects. They will subside. I am only on day 9. The first week I experienced increased anxiety, dilated eyes, gastrointestinal issues, shaky and sweaty hands. It's not nearly as bad now. Before starting this medication I was experiencing anxiety that blew up quickly, it started happening at night, which effected my sleep, which grew to chronic insomnia for 4 months and that led to me becoming depressed. The longest streak I had of no sleep at all was 6 days straight. I found out that insomnia was a symptom of anxiety/depression. I still have insomnia but its slowly getting better as the medicine gets in my system."


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"I have been taking generic Keppra 4 times a day for over 4 years.  I was placed on this medication by a neurologist to help with tremor and undiagnosed illness (possibly MS).  I have experienced much less tremor.  I also began taking gabapentin about 2 years ago.  I take 600mg daily.  Between the two medications as well as a weekly injection of steroids I have found relief from my tremor as well as my undiagnosed "flare ups".  I also have INO and I have many other symptoms of MS but because I have not been able to have a neurologist diagnose my symptoms I remain undiagnosed.  I have had 6 MRI's and 5 CT scans.  I have seen 8 neurologists and I have also had many other diagnostic tests. I hope to someday have a diagnosis."


"I've only been on this birth control for about a week. So far I haven't experienced any side effects. I read a lot of reviews that talked about heavy spotting, I'm hoping that this won't happen to me or I'll have to change it. This is my first time on birth control."


"I've tried many antipsychotics in the past like Risperdal, Geodon, Abilify, Saphris and Seroquel. My favorite has to be Seroquel. Latuda compared to all atypical antipyschotics is better tolerated than most second generation atypicals and it doesn't have the drawback of extreme akethisia like Geodon. Also glucose and lipids levels changes where compared to that of placebo so I'm happy to say this purchase was worth it."


"Been on it about 2weeks don't feel any better"


"The side effects got worse the longer I was on Nexplanon. At first, the side effects were minimal, but by the third month I was getting periods that lasted 10  days and was spotting the rest of the month. It made me extremely emotional and depressed, which became noticeably worse during my periods. Also, I had never had any acne during my adolescence years, but ever since I got on nexplanon, my entire face is covered in pimples. Like said before, the acne wasn't as bad in the first few months, but got increasingly worse."