"I have osteoarthritis in my hands and back. My knuckles have gotten so big I've had to cut off my wedding band. My job requires me to be on a computer key board 6 1/2 out of 8 hours a day. Without this I may not be working!"


"This medicine saved my life, if I could rate this medicine 67890987656789 billion. I would. It was the first medicine I've ever had to take on a daily basis (I'm 13) and it was a hit."


"I have been taking Atripla before I go to bed for about 3 years and have had great success with it.  I don't experience any side effects and my viral load is undetectable and CD4 count has risen significantly.  I have never skipped a does and would advise anyone considering taking Atripla to get a daily pill tray or beeper to remind you to take your next dose."


"Been on this pill for 6 days and no loss of weight. First day felt weak, slept all day getting up to pee only. Woke up very hungry. 2nd and 3rd day abdominal pain, back pain, weak and very hungry. 4,5,6 day tired feeling cramps but still eating a lot as very hungry. Wish I knew 4 pills needed to max results as I feel if 4 pills need may not be effective. Discomfort not worth taking with no results. Too expensive not covered by insurance. So far very disappointed and 90.00 less in pocket.  Please buy a week at time and see if works for you. Talk to Pharmacist"


"I started Buspar about 7 months ago and after almost 2 weeks stopped taking it due to it giving me the shakes, but my worry and anxiety continued. I tried 5-HTP and that didn't work, so about a month ago my prescription was still there and I started taking Buspar again, and I'm on 7.5 mg twice a day and I feel a big difference, I think the key is to take it like its prescribed. No side effects since I have started taking it again."


"Two months and no change at all :("


"I have kidney disease, called IGA nephropathy disease. I am 14 years old, male, got diagnosed in July of 2008. I am finally in remission. I have not yet had a transplant."


"I've experienced horrible constipation ever since I had a stroke. Took this as a last resort after trying so many other natural remedies, acupuncture, and eating/drinking more fiber/water ,etc-etc. Took it in the evening and about 2 hours later, had a lot of relief, diarrhea though, but not complaining. Better to go than not! Lots of noise in my stomach after going four times. Hopefully, that will subside."


"Second medicine for Benign Prostate Hyperplasia. Flomax didn't work. This medicine helped a little bit after six months but the side effects were greater than the benefits.  Experienced erectile dysfunction, semen reduction and impotence.  Sex is good 3 weeks after quitting this medicine.  Some hair growth associated with this medicine."


"I liked Wellbutrin for the 3 weeks I was on it.  I felt good, energetic, happy, and could finally organize my life, wasn't feeling overwhelmed by everything.  Unfortunately, broke out in terrible hives all over, and my psychiatrist says that is a reaction to the medicine.  "


"I am the wife of a husband who was put on testosterone therapy of various forms through the years.  I can honestly say it is ruining our marriage.  My husband is 50 years old and we have one young son.  My husband's personality is different.  His sex drive is abnormal and embarrassing at times. I have strong fears that my son was exposed to the gel that he was initially prescribed.  The doctor who prescribed it did not do enough to warn my husband of the huge risk of my son being exposed. "


"I was put on this medication for extremely low levels of vitamin D.  I was put on 50,000 units once a week. About 6/7 hours after taking it, I ended up in the ER that night feeling like my throat was closing up and couldn't breathe or swallow.  I was also dizzy and confused any days afterwards."


"I have suffered from obsessive compulsive disorder and generalized anxiety for years. Anxiety, depression and bipolar run in my family and for some reason I have been hesitant to get on medication. I have a very stressful job and am currently in graduate school...and finally decided enough is enough. I have been on Zoloft for 2 days and I can already tell a difference. The tightness in my chest is gone from chronic stress and I feel happier. I am kicking myself for not getting on this medication earlier."


"Keeps skin moist and keeps from cracking, but does nothing to reduce other symptoms."


"After fracturing my L1,L2,L3,L4,L5 in a car accident two years ago, Dilaudid 4mg three times a day plus Methadone 10mg three times a day has been the ONLY combination that allows me to have a life. I've been through so many doctors, it's sad. Believe me, if I could be pain-free without medicines, I would. My pain level now is a steady 4. Before Dilauded, nothing worked."


"Peaks and Valleys:
I felt like I had peaks and valley's of its effect (and side-effects).  I would feel its effects one hour after I took it, and they would be mostly gone six hours after the dose.  So even taking it four times a day did not provide stable relief.

Effects:
It cut my anxiety down by about 40%.  Benzodiazepines cut it by about 90%.

Side-Effects:
-I felt a roaring sensation in my head.
-It also made me feel depressed sometimes.

Buspar side effects aren't too bad, but it doesn't provide that much relief either."


"I have had IBS most of my life with feeling of fatigue from constipation and cramping. Tried not eating certain foods, no gluten no dairy but never seemed to overcome this issue. Tried every bottle for sale to help with this and seem to make issues worse and only a temp solution. I got a script for Linzess 145 and decided to try it out in the evening after dinner to see what would happen. I finally had a normal BM. Decided to then take it as directed in morning on empty stomach it also works but will give you the squirts. Will try the evening again and morning as my schedules allow. Main thing is I'm moving my food through now and no cramping etc. love it so far."


"Topamax warning:

As I type this my phone is 5cms from my nose. I started taking 25mg of topamax 11 days ago. Day 7 I started at about 3pm I started to get fuzzy vision. I do not suffer migraines but had been doing some detailed work that day and thought my eyes were tired. By 7pm I could not see my children's faces, by 9pm I was in ER /A&E with almost total loss of vision.

Topamax can cause Acute Angle Closure. A very serious side effect which raises the pressure in the eye.

I still have very little vision.

I had read all the warnings and thought- it won't happen to me, but it did so please consider very careful if the risks are worth the benefits. For me they were not"


"If your back pain is more nerve based this can really help. Even more than very strong pain killers. It works better as it has properties that work on the nerves.
Also, I have not had to up the dose in 4 years."


"I had switched to Microgestin from Lutera for the  menstrual suppression option (which I can't do on Lutera). Within the first week my chin started breaking out and after two months it was left covered in pimples and scars. I switched back to Lutera a few weeks ago and my skin has completely recovered. Really frustrating because I had no other side effects on Microgestin but the breakouts were just awful. I should note that I have never had acne or suffered from prolonged breakouts."


"Yes stopped anxiety in its tracks BUT and a big but it is very addictive and getting off of it has been very difficult EVEN when using a titration method of slowly decreasing dose.  I went as high as taking 3mg over a 3-year period.  The withdrawal from this drug for me was incredible it's been a month that I have been off of it and the anxiety and "brain fog" are intense, I'm hoping this goes away over time as it's very difficult to concentrate.  Do your homework BEFORE taking this medicine.  Be well."


"Hysingla really keeps the pain level from my fibromyalgia in check. I no longer feel I am on a pain scale roller coaster. I stay around a 3-4 most days. Others sometimes a 6 but no longer am I at an 8-20 on the pain scale. I also love that I don't feel dopey or tired from the hysingla version like with norco."


"I really wanted to believe that this would get rid of my acne, but unfortunately it hasn't. I was prescribed the creme about three or four months ago and have been applying this to my face every night, but it hasn't really helped clear my acne nor my acne scars. The first month it seemed to clear up my skin a tiny bit, but not significantly. After that, my skin returned to the same state as before I started Differin - maybe even worse. I'm so bummed, I just need a miracle to make me feel good about myself again ... Can't even look in the mirror without feeling disgust."


"Started Phen 37.5 .....3/1/17

I have dry mouth off and on but I hydrate excessively, pee a lot and chew gum. Absolutely no other extreme side effects. I function well off about 6 hrs of sleep. I do naturally wake easier than before in the morning but I'm adjusting to make it work for my daily routine. 6 days in & 6 pds down !! I'm following a ketogenic  diet and doing light workouts.

So far so good !"


"I was on 100mg of Zoloft and started suffering from severe insomnia after being on it only 2months.  Dr tappered me down to 50 mg and then done in a week,  withdrawls were dinging head, zap and buzzing ears plus severe insomnia."


"Quit in 2 weeks. Tried everything I could think of to quit and this worked great."


"I thought that lo lo would be a good choice of birth-control for me but I regret taking it.
I had really bad migraines, nausea, leg cramps! stomach pains, painful acne and  even though my boobs got bigger, they were  sore for 2 weeks almost 3! Last issue I had with this BC was sex drive.. I think that some people would consider this a good thing but  not for me - it increased my sex drive  and for me I don't need it right now so it was not a  bonus lol. Period  cramping also  got worse for me "


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"I started taking Viibryd almost a month ago. I'm taking the 28th dose tonight. I've tried Zoloft, Celexa, Paxil and none have worked as good and fast. I noticed changes in the first week. I felt great. No worries no anxiety or depression. About a week ago I started to feel a tingling that would run through my whole body. It would get more intense, the longer I kept my eyes closed."


"Works great.  I weigh 250 pounds and require 2 x 325mg tablets every 3 to 4 hours to relieve the pain.  Am using to relieve pain due to shingles. Pain has been going on for 6 weeks and is just as bad as day 1.  Guess I'll just have to wait it out."


"After the 1 month, I started to have headaches, I've always have cysts and as a consequence, acne. It got WORSE! Terrible! And I started to have hair everywhere! It's horrible! Dr said it was going to get better after the 3 months, it's been 6 and it's just worse everyday. I'm definitely changing."


"On for about 2 weeks, many side effects. Stopped using per Drs. orders."


"The diclegis isn't working. I'm always sick and throw up twice a day at least. This is the worst feeling in the world. I had horrible morning sickness with my two other children that went away around 15 weeks. I'm almost 12 weeks and counting the days. This is my third and last pregnancy. I think about this being genetic and cringe and cry at the idea of my daughters going through this."


"I have had restless legs syndrome for 30 years that I can remember. I have been on Requip for 15 years. Before it was approved for RLS. I was in a clinical trial for it then was able to get a script for it as it was approved for Parkinson's. RLS treatment varies on intensity of it.  It only gets worse. I am up do 4 mg a day.  The combination of what works is a moving target. I have tried it all.  Requip is no longer helping me as it was.  Once RLS starts I am screwed in to a night of living hell.  I take Ambien to help but that is no longer helping. "


"To make a long story very short, I've been struggling with perfectionism, chronic stress, anxiety, compulsive thinking, depression (Especially with nightfall)  and a fear of sleeping.  There has been a wide variety of physical manifestations such as Irritable bowel, fatigue etc..... So over all it's been a real nightmare.

The 10mg dose of Lexapro was to high for me and I had a bad reaction my first time.  I'm now on 5mg and so far it's relieved just about all my problems but my memory is clouded, takes more time to orgasm and I space out a lot.  To have the most success with feeling better you need to also make an effort to change your life.  Just keep that in mind."


"I had high hopes for Zoloft, SSRI #3 that was tried. I didn't experience ANY side effects getting on it until about day 14, when I noticed my depression was getting very bad. I was getting mood swings (and I don't mean highs and lows, I mean neutrals and super lows) so my doc suggested I get off of it. I didn't notice it helping. It made me feel more emotional."


"Good but very risky medicine. I am Psoriasis   Psoriatic Arthritis patient.
After 8 years of using Enbrel I developed Lymphoma. Warning labels are not enough. If you think that you will be among the 90 % of patients that are lucky enough, go ahead. But think more than twice before taking an Enbrel shot."


"I was on the highway to ruin.  I was extremely addicted to Oxycontin.  My source was "gone" one day.  I was in hell with the withdrawal symptoms. I got a prescription for Suboxone. Then after a few hours the withdrawal subsided.  I proceeded to feel better and better.  I'm now almost completely off of Suboxone and reducing it steadily.  I am telling you people that I beat a brick wall of withdrawal by a few hours.  I went on to have a great weekend with my wife out of town without ever having to worry about running around to find more Oxycontin.  Look up Senator Orrin Hatch and his great work to legalize Suboxone.  It is a true wonder."


"I was on Exalgo for several years. It gave better pain relief than Morphine but still constipating . During that time I kept having episodes of waking in the middle of the night with a fast heart rate and cold sweats which no one could explain . Then I developed severe abdominal pain and stopped eating with a thirty pound weight loss . While doing a bowel prep. for a colonoscopy I passed five Exalgo " Ghost" tablets in my BMs . ( Ghost tablets are the left over shell of controlled release pills ) . I realized that they were accumulating in my bowels because of my severe constipation. When I changed pain meds the Night Sweats and Tachycardia stopped ."


"This works. Too Well. the hospital I was at overdosed me on opiates one night while going through multiple kidney failure. The Narcan injection they gave me to spring me back was the most painful experience I have ever had. I hope not a soul on earth has to go through that. ever. So this product did what it needed to do. Saved my life from an opiate overdose. So it was very effective. painful but effective."


"I took 2 Restavit tablets last night at 10pm, fell asleep about 11:30pm. I woke up a few times during the night but fell back asleep easily. It definitely works; great for insomnia but terrible (for me) the morning after. I woke up feeling totally unrefreshed and like a zombie. Had a cup of coffee and still felt that way. I have had to take the day off work as I felt like my ability to work was compromised. I went back to sleep and woke up at 1:30pm. I still have muscle weakness and have had to push myself to cook lunch. Sure, this medication is good for sleep, but the negative side effects lasting most of the next day have defeated the purpose of taking it for me. I will only take one IF I don't have anything on the next day!"


"I'm in my mid 40's and never had kids. I've used the pill and condoms for years. I wish someone had advised me to take pain killers before getting the IUD put in. My GYN said it would hurt me more since she had to dilate my cervix. It was very painful, but the whole thing took 5-10 minutes. I felt dizzy afterwards and was cramping and spotting for 2 days. My 1st period was longer, much heavier and the cramps were absolute torture. Now in my 3rd month, it's shorter and less painful. For those who aren't sure, I'd say it's worth getting the IUD if you know what to expect and are willing to deal with it."


"I was on Tamoxifen for 2 years following breast cancer and doing fine.  My oncologist wanted to try Femara because it could be a little better.  I was on it for about 3 months when I awoke in the middle of the night with horrible joint pain,  It had been coming on slowly, but I thought it was carpel tunnel, maybe arthritis. Then I realized that my doctor had said that joint pain was a possible side effect of Femara.  I was also gaining approximately 2 pounds a month! I have been off of it for a month now, but am still having pain.  It is worse in the mornings and evenings.  Trying to grip with my hands is very difficult some mornings. My doctor said it could take a few months to get this out of my system.  "


"Yaz was great for about three months. Then with time I suddenly started to become too overbearing for many people in my life. I was always high strung, and I had intense symptoms of PMS. It got to the point where my family and friends basically ignored me for two weeks and I lost a relationship from it. It helped give me the estrogen I was lacking while being a great birh control, the PMS factor just overrided the others."


Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide

"Update! I initially gave my review about Genvoya within the first few days of starting it. 2 months in I have Great news. My viral load has been checked twice since taking Genvoya two months ago. 1st month VL went from 20000 to 459 CD4 went from 370 to 570. 2nd month VL went from 459 to 102. This is Life Saving Medicine. 1st few days I had slight nausea and headache, feeling of bengay or icy rub on my arms and hands. After two months 0 side effects with the exception of being hungry all the time. I'm energetic, not tired anymore, everyone says I have this glow, feel really great! I take Genvoya with food and without. I take it before bed. This is great medicine. I can drink a beer with it no side effects at all... I absolutely love Genvoya"


"Lost 55 pounds in 5 months on Belviq + Phentermine. NO side effects, lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol"


"I've only been on epiduo for around 2 months, but combined with the doxycycline tablets I was prescribed, the results have been amazing , I still have a fair bit of scaring that needs to fade, but the skin on my face feels smooth for the first time in 7 years. whilst using these medicines I did experience severe dry skin and therefore peeling as well as irritated skin once the peeling stopped , but all of this is small when the end goal is in the picture, I would highly recommend Epiduo !"


"Absolutely amazing! I was in a terrible spot with my harm OCD..... And then this miracle of a drug came along! It's almost like its a physical volume knob that turns your thoughts down... To the point where they are still there, but so quite they're insignificant. ONLY reason I have it a 9/10 is because it took a while to work.... But that's different for everyone. If you're reading this and are wondering if it's going to even work... I have been on it for a solid 8 weeks, and I'm JUST now starting to feel the effects. I literally have trouble falling asleep now, only because I'm excited about tomorrow! :)"


"Worked really well. I suffer from chronic insomnia as well and found it worked well on the depression and the insomnia."


"I was diagnosed with Cervical Dystonia after months of pain and a few years of wondering what was happening to me. It came to the point where I was depressed and exhausted all of the time and felt things would never ever get better for me. After different medicines, physical therapy and acupuncture I finally was sent to a Neurologist who confirmed my Dystonia and started Botox injections. The first treatment had no effect as they had to start with a small dose so one vile. I had to wait 2.5 months before I could receive another treatment and at that point was given 3 viles. I finally found relief and got my life back. My Dystonia will probably forever affect me but with the Botox I can barely notice it. It is truly a medical miracle that this works."


"Keppra, with Vimpat and Fycompa, has been great for me. We all know that it is hard to find the right combination of drugs. Every Neuro I had diagnosed me with the wrong kind of seizures and therefore gave me the wrong meds.

I highly recommend Video EEG Monitoring to anyone who has seizures that cannot be controlled. After thirty years they finally figured out my problem and I am now seizure free.

I truly wish all of you the best and hope that your seizures are controlled."


"Upset stomach."


"64M-Taken for several years for severe foot and leg pains, not diabetic. Not 100% relief but allowed daily functions most days. Took Tramadol to get sleep occasionally. Tried Lyrica with side effects so bad have gone back to oxcarbazipine. Sleeping more, daytime drowsy but Lyrica effects are disappearing after seven days"


"Chronic low back pain for 4 years after a car accident.  Finally my doc tried me on this product and it is an absolute life-changer for me.  I take the 10micogram/h strength and change it every 5 days.  The "glue" on this patch makes my skin itch like crazy, so now I trim off all the edges where the glue is and apply only the medicated section with a Tegaderm bandage.  It keeps it on very well and I don't have a reaction on my skin at all.  It dropped my pain level from an average 6 to an average 4/10.  I still take Tylenol 3 for breakthrough pain a couple of times a day, but on the whole, life is so much better for me with this medicine."


"I'm a 24 year old male. I was on Adderall XR 30mg (daily) for around 3-4 years before my Doctor suggested we try Vyvanse. I have always been pleased with Adderall XR and have no complaints about side effects. Vvyanse (60mg daily) worked as advertised for a about 3-4 days. It was like an upgraded Adderall XR (provided a longer half life that is much needed for my schedule of college and work). Unfortunately, the drug drastically lost its effectiveness. The dry mouth was extreme as well. After just 10 days taking 2 at a time had no effect. Went back to adderall xr and I'm still impressed."


"I decided to get this because I get irregular menstrual cycles that go from no period to Red Wedding (Game of Throne Fans will get this) like cycles. Some days I would have to call out of work. Anyway...all the doctors gave a good hype about this Minerva. I have a high tolerance for pain and had a child - the insertion hurt!!! I've had this evil thing in me since June (almost 4 months) and the bleeding won't stop. I'm buying pads by the bulk, and went to my dermatologist due to acne! They make it seem as if "spotting " is ok but after two months of constant spotting you begin to wonder- "why did I get this".  I also still get my periods and they last even longer! My moods go from 0-100 like the speed of LIGHT. I'M HAVING IT REMOVED ASAP"


"To be honest I am not a fan of anticonvulsants. They have the craziest side effects and everytime I've taken them I instantly feel like I consumed alcohol. I've taken Lyrica, Gabapentin, and now Tegretol XR. I stopped this medication at my
own disclosure because I was terrified once I read that this medication is known for "drug-induced liver failure". Not to mention it interacts with almost every other drug I take. That is not something I want to risk and am very upset that my doc didn't disclose this to me. He didn't even run a blood test to check my liver enzyme level prior to starting treatment so thats a whole other conversation but the point is I do not like this drug and would advise everyone to avoid it if you can."


"My provider prescribed this as a sleep aid. It is very effective in this capacity."


"I'm starting my 3rd week of harvoni, I don't know when I got hep c I am 50 years old.  Ok the first week every thing went smooth till about the 6th day then I started getting head aches and dizziness .  Then my anger and my temper has been going off the charts but I will trade that any day to get this virus out of me, for 8 years its been a nightmare its got so bad I could not walk to the mail box with out  being tired so as I said I will be so glad to get rid of hep c"


"I was diagnosed with ADHD as a kid because I was our typical class clown that didn't do anything in class. My parents took me to the doctor and I was prescribed Adderall and it did what is was suppose to but I absolutely hated because instead of playing at recess I would just read a book, so I quit taking it. Fast forward to freshmen year in college I was completely overwhelmed with school so I went back got tested and they put me on Vyvanse, it did the job but I was so mad when I was on it, they switched be to Adderall. It does exactly what it is supposed to do, make you productive. I went from a 3.0 to a 3.8 from this medicine. But make sure you eat, if you are on it your body will not tell you you're hungry."


"I started contrave 4 weeks ago and watched my diet and exercise daily. I've only lost 3lbs, should I continue or try something else. I don't know what to do. I should mention I have not had any major side effects."


"I have been using this product for a week and my skin has been amazing! I would get small zits all over and they have completly gone away and no new zits have come up! No reddness or dryness. I have very oily skin! I recommend this to everyone!"


"This medication did help with dry skin and hair associated with Hashimotos and perhaps did lessen my anxiety "somewhat",  can't be sure since I also am in menopause and use Vivelle dot patches and Prometrium.  I gained 30lbs in about one month of starting it.  My TSH is low now and Free T4 almost optimal but Free T3 still too low.
CONS: packed on the fat which I cannot get off, raised blood pressure, does not help with constant fatigue."


"I took Tri Sprintec for a year and though it was effective, the side effects were horrible. One being the fact that I naturally have a heavy and long 7 day period. There was no change in length nor flow of my cycle. The second and worst side effect would be that I was constantly nauseous even after the first three months. The pill changed my taste buds and made eating (something I Love) hell! "


"Well I have been on Apri for about a year now and believe me my sex drive is gone and my boyfriend hates it. I am glad
I am not pregnant but it hurts our relationship if you don't want to have sex. But when taking Apri I always know what day my period will come."


Acetaminophen / dichloralphenazone / isometheptene mucate

"I LOVE Midrin for headaches. I often get tension and cluster headaches and sometimes migraines and I have tried TONNES of medicines,(Naproxen, Diclofenac, Imitrex, Ibuprofen and all the over the counter medicines)
Though it is not covered by my insurance, the cost(about $1 per pill) is WELL worth it. Midrin does not make me dizzy or tired.

I usually only need one or two, and I have yet to have a rebound headache or upset stomach from it. I have been using it for years now.

Ibuprofen does help in high doses, but anything over 400 mg makes me dizzy."


"Ever since I have been put on this medicine for the abnormal bleeding. I still have been bleeding since then and that was Nov 20th and today is the 6th of Dec. Remember, I was already breakthrough slight spotting when I came in. Now, I am bleeding so heavy."


"It works great, especially for sleep."


"Nexplanon was a 'success’ for me, in that it turned sex into a bloodbath, and took away my self-esteem to the point where I didn’t want sex at all. I had a constant period for the first 10 months, and after that, very irregular cycles (sometimes with adverse PMS mood swings and no period to follow), anxious and depressive episodes, and no sex drive. Some minor changes were that my breasts gained a cup size for the first six months (the only side effect I miss!), and I gained 7lbs within the first three months (not really an issue to me, but I did notice it was difficult to shift, even with a controlled diet and exercise routine). I endured Nexplanon for two months shy of the guideline three years, but I probably won't opt for it again."


"I've had it in for almost 2 years and have bled pretty much constantly in that time! I've put on 15kg. I'm moody lazy and bloated all the time. My life is horrible since having it. I have tried to have it removed 3 times now but Dr keep saying just wait a few more months things will settle. Mmm not likely. I will be changing Dr and having it removed"


"I had the nexplanon implant inserted in January and for a couple of months it was great. I didn't have any bleeding or cramps for about the first 2/3 months. Then I started having my period and it would last around 3 weeks. The first time this happened, I was annoyed but I thought maybe it was just a one off thing. Then about a month later, my period started again and lasted for 3 more weeks. I've called my doctor and they say it's nothing to worry about, but it's incredibly annoying to be on your period for more than a week. I've spent more time in the last 5 months on my period than off it. My doctor has recommended I try a birth control pill to regulate my periods, but I wouldn't recommend nexplanon. It's not worth the hassle."


"I originally started birth control around the age of 17-18. I had very heavy periods through high school and would miss a day of school every month due to the awful cramps/diarrhea I would get. I was put on a higher hormone pill that helped my periods lighten up but made me gain 10 pounds or so.. long story short I got switched onto Microgestin and was happy on it for 5-6 years. I didn't have any problems with acne, weight gain or heavy periods. I actually would only get a very light (just spotting pretty much) period once every 3 months or so which my doctor said was normal with this birth control. I had no issues with pregnancy on the pill either and my boy friend and I do not use protection since I'm on the pill. I recommend it!"


"I have never reviewed a medication online but I would like to warn others about this medication. I have taken several different birth control pills due to the fact I am so sensitive to synthetic hormones. My doctor prescribed me to cyclessa to see how my body would react to the hormones in this medication. Let me tell you do not waste your sanity or money on taking this!!! Out of all of the pills I have taken this BY FAR has been the most awful experience. I experienced the worst anxiety and depression of my life. I got to the point where I wouldn't even answer the phone if my friends or family called me. I was crying and extremely emotional over everything. Sex drive=RIP, dead. I also became extremely mean to my fiancé for no reason."


"Had fever about 38 degrees Celsius, really painful sore throat with excruciating joint and muscle pain for two days, was only on paracetamol, two tablets six hourly because I could not even swallow my saliva or walk to the bathroom. Private GP started me on it and on day two I could already eat and move around the house. I only had mild stomach pain and increased bowel movement instead of once daily, it is three times plus slight nausea. Today I am on third day and am feeling much better."


"Never before had serious side effects.  Never posted an internet comment. Continued side effects including constant nausea, constipation, erratic blood pressure, balance/dizzy problem  poor sleep, erratic heat beat. The first time I was dizzy and kept walking, then I fainted. Subsequent dizzy spells resulted in bed or couch as I couldn't walk for 4 hours. I ceased this medicine after 12 days and yet it took a month to completely recover."


"I have had a muscular skeletal headache non stop for 3 months, prescribed Soma and I now I feel like a new man, non narcotic, I've had headaches for ever. I now am able to play with my kids!"


"Tried it many time, even use it as a preventing fact, still got them and it didn't make them heal any faster, the bottle is package to look bigger than it actually is. I think its a total expensive scam!"


"Ive been on psychiatric meds for a greater than 10 years. Most of these medications had cause me to gain a lot of weight. At my last doctors appointment I weighed 265 and was given the option to start taking topiramate. I took 1/2 50 mg tablet every night for 3 days then 1/2 tablet twice a day starting on June 30, 2016. Well when I was weighed on July 15, 2016, I had lost 5 pounds with no exercise. I have a follow up appointment tomorrow on July 28,2016. Oh I haven't noticed any side effects. I'll keep you guys posted."


"I'm 19 years old, with no kids. I've had it for a week now. I was almost discouraged from getting it because of all the mixed experiences that I've heard.

I took 800mg ibuprofen before hand..and I won't lie, insertion for me, was the most painful experience of my life for about 30 seconds. The nausea hit soon after it was in, and the cramps worsened once I got home. I took some Tylenol PM, and slept for nearly 24 hours straight. The whole time absolutely regretting the whole thing, and just wanting it out ASAP. I felt generally out of it for the next two days and now, a week in, it's the best decision I've made, in regards to birth control. My mood is improved, my sex drive has improved, my self image has improved. I just feel better all around. I haven't had anything other than very minor cramps. Had no spotting so far. The only thing I do recommend is to go to the bathroom before insertion, because it was incredibly hard for me to have a bowel movement for the first few days after insertion. LOVE THE MIRENA SO FAR THOUGH!"


"I've had mostly positives with it. I do have some difficulty moving quickly at the gym because it causes dizziness, but this is a small inconvenience. It does raise my sugar, but weight loss counteracts this. It is really expensive, so I'm glad my insurance pays for it."


"My son was given a one-time dose of 25mg of this drug intravenously for nausea in hospital, while on iv drips which included nitroglycerin, blood pressure medications, and pain opiates.

He had a *severe* reaction, which included extremely high bp spikes (over 200 systolic), seizures, disorientation and hallucinations. The blood pressure spikes and seizures were extremely dangerous, as he had just suffered aortic dissection. It was fortunate that this drug reaction was not fatal.

This drug should have a huge warning against usage with blood pressure meds, as that is a potentially fatal combination. The pharmacy should reject any request to use this drug in such a combination."


"I first had the implanon implanted when I was 17.  Idk if I just got lucky, but it was like a miracle for me.  My boobs grew, skin cleared up.  I do occasionally get a bit of spotting, but never had a full blown period or any cramps.  My mood does swing quite rapidly, but it's worth it.  I have since had it replaced with another implanon late last year, and again, not a single problem with it.  I tend to be forgetful and my personal life is forever getting more chaotic, so it is good to not have to worry about remembering to take a pill every day, and it lasts three years.  10/10, would use again."


"I had switched to Microgestin from Lutera for the  menstrual suppression option (which I can't do on Lutera). Within the first week my chin started breaking out and after two months it was left covered in pimples and scars. I switched back to Lutera a few weeks ago and my skin has completely recovered. Really frustrating because I had no other side effects on Microgestin but the breakouts were just awful. I should note that I have never had acne or suffered from prolonged breakouts."


"I've been taking Brintellix for 2 months. I've been on several other antidepressants: Wellbutrin, Effexor, Viibryd, and Pristique. Brintellix is the only medication that has sustainably improved my mood without causing fogginess or terrible side effects. My concentration has improved, my energy is consistent, my anxiety and agitation are greatly reduced, and I'm happy. The first month I was very tired. Sleeping about 10-11 hours a night and still having trouble getting up in the morning. This has passed and I'm back to a normal sleeping schedule and energy level. I experience nausea from certain foods/drinks. For example, coffee. Other side effects I'm experiencing are constipation and weight gain. The pros still greatly outweigh the cons."


"I had been on Lutera for a little less than 3 years. I never experienced drastic mood swings, weight gain or acne. My periods were way lighter and less painful than before I started lutera. Before birth control, I would throw up and be in uncontrollable pain for the first two days. Now I have mild cramps on day one and that's it. When I went to pick up my prescription last week, I was given Aviane instead of Lutera and I am PRAYING that nothing changes."


"I take Ritalin for ADD. I have found that Ritalin LA offers all of the concentration with none of the nasty side-effects of the SR form of the pill.

The only downside is if your dose is too high that it doesn't wear off as quickly. Makes for a jittery day. Start low and move up."


"Much foot and leg swelling.  Just finished 9 days hospitalization for pneumonia.   Took steroid for several days after discharge.  As I quit steroid swelling started so I ended up  starting lasix.  Urination every 2 hours.  I have high blood pressure. Atrial
fibrulation.  Tremendous sweating.  Edema is  slowly going down."


"If I was not on Effexor (in combination with Lithium & Seroquel), truthfully, I would not be here to write this.  With investigation by my psychiatrist into  my medical records, we identified I have been bipolar for 40 years.  Many of them I was not treated, even though I spent three different times in a "mental" facility.  The only identification for me was that I was a difficult and troubled person.  When I finally met the psychiatrist I have today, with his help and his innate understanding of what bipolar is, it only took 3 or 4 different prescriptions to finally arrive at Effexor giving me the best overall help.  As I mentioned earlier, this prescription has truly been a life saver.  No bothersome side effects."


"Ok, I have suffered with cold sores immensely. My Dr prescribed me this medication and it has really helped me. The kicker happened today. I went to refill my prescription and they have raised the price by $100.00!! I almost fell over. This is horrible, I can't afford this every month. What a load of crap. Apparently, they won some lawsuit. Well back to lips full of sores for me I guess."


"I've been on Citalopram for 7 days now.  The first 3 days were really hard.  I had stomach pains and diarrhea. After the 4th day everything started to get better.  I notice I started to become happy. I still have mood swings but they do not last as long.  The only thing that bothers me is that I do not want to work out any more.  I used to work out 2 to 3 times a week.  I hope this changes as I keep taking this.  I really miss working out."


"I was diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma May 2015. I had right kidney removed due to huge tumor. Cancer mets. to my lungs. Tried several treatments that did not work. Finally I was prescribed Votrient! It worked immediately. I have been using it for about 7 months. The only side affects I experienced was high blood pressure. I just had scan a week ago and tumors are still shrinking or have gone away. I will continue to pray to GOD for your positive progress as well as mine. Stay positive and know that you will beat it!"


"My situation is a bit different. I suffer from multiple other conditions (SLE, hypotension upon standing, etc.) When I started on this medicine I had just had a myocardial infarction and also tachycardia. I need to control the tachycardia but also had the hypotension issues to worry about. I tried other beta blockers and none worked well enough to deal with the heart issues. This medicine dealt with the heart issues BUT it caused a lot of side effects that did not go away. "


"I have extremely bad anxiety and it makes me panic daily and depression, Before this drug i have tried so many other ones that did nothing at all! I was giving up hope on finding something that would work for me until my doctor prescribed me this. I started out low at first but im now on 20mg and even when i started low it did wonders, I use to not be able to talk about it without panicking but within a week after taking it i could actually talk about it and think straight. Thinking back before i was on it to where im at now its like a who new world, I defenitely recommend this."


"I have used this for only a few months now and I have lost weight and need less sleep to make it through the day. There have been a few odd side effects, including lactation but nothing that is unmanageable or worse then how I felt before it. I take it in the morning with a glass of water and do not eat for 45 min for better absorption."


"Female, 61 with chronic insomnia. Been on Ambien off and on since 1998. diagnosed with chronic abdominal pain too which impacts my sleep . Ambien worked pretty well, but my insurance just stopped paying for it so I am trying out Belsomra. Took one 10mg tab at 7:30 as directed. Went to bed at 10:00; didn't really feel tired. Stared at the ceiling with a headache until 3:00am. Took another 10mg tab and finally fell asleep about 3:30. Had an extremely vivid nightmare. (I have always dreamed in Technicolor and stereophonic sound, but this was over the top.) Woke up at 5:00am then fell back asleep and had a normal dream, but then was only in a very light sleep when the alarm went off at 7:00am. Will try again tonight with 20mg. The jury is out."


"Before I found out I had ADD I had poor grades and I just couldn't sit still for 48 minutes or I would find myself sitting there at the end of class not knowing what happened because I "zoned" out. I was put on Adderall towards the end of my junior year. I graduated last May with a 3.6 GPA! I say this drug worked wonders."


"Tried this for a few days to help with anxiety instead of my usual Klonopin, at bedtime.  Do not just switch to another benzo without transitioning.  Had bad nightmares all night and was a wreak the following days.  Might be good for some people, and maybe more for daytime anxiety but definitely didn't help my sleep (even when taking a higher dose than I normally do of Klonopin).  On a side note, don't rely on benzos long-term (> 1 month).  You will quickly dig yourself a hole as tolerance inevitably builds and your sleep and mental state will be worse than when you started.  Been on benzos for > 2 years and I'm slowly reducing mine and it sucks pretty bad.  Get on something safer and non-tolerance building.  The sooner the better."


"I've had Nexplanon since late October of 2012. At first it seemed great the not having to worry about taking a pill everyday at the same time. Mainly that's the reason why I choose Nexplanon in the first place, But over the many months now I've experience lots of Negative things about it in my perspective. 1) Huge weight Gain Like 20-30Lbs 2) Lots of headaches. 3) X2 the Acne 4) More stress 5) My emotions are much more sensitive than they ever were. I cry a lot more now; sometime I have no idea as to why I'm even crying in the first place. Just to much estrogen to handle after being in my arm for so long now. 6) My periods are very irregular now. Sometimes I'll spot, sometimes I'll bleed for just a day."


"I am on day 8, and Im so thrilled.  My level of hot flashes has reduced by half, and the worst of them, in 8 days I have had only 3, usually I have 2-3 a day.  Im hoping this continues.  Im taking 7.5mg capsules.  love my doctor for listening to me and giving something that is helping."


"Been on this birth control over a year now and I gained so much weight. Thinking about changing it up. The periods are normal. It's always 4-5 days regular. I thought I was the only one gaining weight from this birth control."


"I haven't been on this medication for long (3 1/2 weeks) but I can already tell a significant difference, I mean it's really noticeable. I have been depressed for about 5 years. During my college years it got really bad up to a point I started seeking help. First it was the college counselor, then a private counselor, then finally a psychiatrist. I was struggling in school, failing a bunch of classes because I had a terrible time focusing and remembering things. I was sleeping 10  hours a day, something I thought was impossible for a college student and still somehow managed to nap in the afternoons. Since I got on Wellbutrin I have a huge increase in energy, sleep 7-8 hours a day, don't feel the need to nap. I go out, even started jogging."


"My side effect was like no other side effect I have had. I was leaning to the left no matter what I was doing. Sitting, standing, walking, even driving a car, My 3 boys revoked my license. I really was  okay and thankful to them. I am and have been going to a pain clinic for many years because of my back. It only made my back hurt more. Free of mental pain? Free of physical pain? Physical won!! My family doctor figured it out. So I guess just watch for anything different, Because if there was any good, the bad took it away. That is my opinions,  It hurt me more  than it helped me, I am very to see how many received help and relief from it."


"I first found out I had hypo thyroid 10/24 (OB checked bc I've been trying to conceive) TSH Level 8.7. After taking 50mg for 1month my TSH level went to 3.0. Unfortunately after that I started getting neg side effects such as constantly sleepy, unfocused & feeling really out of it, slight depression, & exhaustion. I hated it. A friend who was hypothyroid recommended taking Kelp Vitamins for the Iodine. I started taking 25mg Levo & my Kelp Vit daily. Jan 20 TSH was at 3.5 (Dr wanted me to stay on same 50mg prescription but I was still having negative side effects). Also had Vitamin D checked Jan 20 per friend recommendation & found out that was low too. So I STOPPED taking Levo, and ONLY took Vit D & Kelp Vit. Apr 18 levels checked again & TSH was 2.8 HALLELUJAH!"


"I had my 1st child in January of this year. I gained a total of 45lbs, bringing me to 195lbs at the end of my pregnancy. I am only 5'4. I started Phentermine on the 21st of September with a weight of 186. Currently I weigh 179. That's only 7lbs in a month and a half. I lost 5lbs the 1st week I used it. I did eat very little and went to the gym 5 x that week and have only lost 2lbs since then, which have been up and down, with those 2lbs. I am getting very frustrated. I have cut down my food intake and have been exercising, not at much as 5 x a week, but have been going to the gym. My doctor told me to take only half of the pill(37.5mg), but now I am starting to crave food, unlike before."


"I started this med today I'm 177# and 5'2" I will check in after the 3 months I was told to take it! I'm excited even though I have read through all your post about sideffects. I'm prepared with ibuprofen and lots of water starting today lol"


"I was prescribed tramadol for chronic lower back pain, it makes me drowsy but the pain is still there. I can't really describe it, it's like a sensation of knowing the pain is there but not letting it affect you."


"Fanapt is the first medicine we've tried where I can function because of the medicine. I can hold a job now, the paranoia is wayyy down, and I only get a few hallucinations throughout the day. My mind isn't quite as sharp, and the dry throat gets pretty bad, but other than that, this drug has saved my life. I've been on it for 8 months now."


"Great for urinary tract infection."


"I started a month ago and lost 7 pounds.  I did cheat a lot when I first started.  But,  once I started the 4 pills a day I started to lose weight.  I can't wait to see what the next month will bring.  I was on topamax before and lost weight a lot faster but I had horrible side effects.  I have had none on this with the contrava."


"I have been on this damn thing since June '15, it's Jan '16. I cannot exactly explain the emotional feeling that I have had since switching to this bc, I was on depo for the full 3 years and got on this one thinking well maybe it could be the same..  NO, stupid thinking, I'm actually crying right now because how crazy emotional I am, I absolutely hate the way I feel. My poor fianc"


"I have suffered with migraines since I was 2 years old and I am now 36. I have tried every migraine med on the market nothing worked for me like Extra Strength Excedrine. Recently it was taken off the market and then put back on I have noticed the increase in caffeine in the Excedrine and less of the pain med. I am very disappointed by this! After all these years the #1 med I depended on no longer works."


"I was on this BC for 8 years and it wasn't until I got off of it that I realized how horrible it was for me. I had terrible mood swings, anxiety and depression. I felt psycho. I experienced hair loss. Extreme bloating and frequent constipation. I was diagnosed with IBS while on this BC. I was constantly tired. The only positives for me is I never got pregnant while on it and my periods only lasted for about 2 days. Everyone is different, but watch yourself closely while on this BC. I was miserable because of it and I didn't even know it."


"I loved this pill at first, it got rid if my terrible cramps. A few months after, however, I had two periods each month. Now I have a period every other week. The birth control pill is a hit-or-miss type of business."


"I have had very painful Irritable Bowel Syndrome-Constipation for most of my life and have gone as long as three weeks without a bowel movement. It hasn't responded to changes in diet, exercise regimens, or fiber supplements. (In fact, the fiber made it much worse!) Other laxatives either don't work or wring me out for days. My doctor prescribed Miralax in 2008 and I have taken it daily ever since with no problem. I still don't go every day, but when I do go the stool is soft, and the motion is easy and painless. I expect to take Miralax forever, and have no problem doing so. It's a beneficial, versatile medication that's definitely worth a shot if you're battling constipation."


"I'm writing this review for all of the women skeptical of IUDs (since I was one of them). I became pregnant in November of 2015 after a condom failed for my boyfriend and I. We were not in a place to have a child, and terminated the pregnancy (which was something I NEVER thought I would do, so please don't judge). We decided we needed a better form of birth control (had been on the pill with bad side effects), and chose skyla. The insertion happened the first day of my period and was a BREEZE. A slight pinch and that was it! I've had period cramps that were worse! Slight cramps the first two days but ibuprofen took them away. It's been great since! PLEASE dont let reviews scare you away! They almost did for me, but I'm glad they didn't!"


"I started on July 13 2016 at 5' 5" female and 275 pounds. I'm now 174lb pounds with 20 more to go. Weight loss has definitely slowed down over the last few months with me only losing a few pounds over that time. I got down to 165 but then had a Mirena IUD inserted and went up to 174. I'm back exercising though and hope to lose the extra 20 pounds I'd like to reach a comfortable goal by Christmas. I went from a size 22 to and 8 to 10.  Very pleased."


"It certainly soothes the itch area- burns at first but seems to ease the itch quickly. Non greasy and allows area to heal faster."


"I'm not sure that this was a direct result of taking Linaclotide, but My experience was constipation. My doctor prescribed it because I had bowel movements almost every day, but the stool was so hard and large by the time it reached the end of me that I couldn't pass it. So my bowels would move...but the contents couldn't exit. I started Linaclotide 145mcg as directed on a Wednesday, by the next Wednesday I was very uncomfortable, bloated, clocked an extra six pounds (surely not actual weight gain), and hadn't passed any stool or had any arrive in my rectum. Pico-salax was needed, the meds stopped, and I'm still not returned to baseline (14 days from dose 1). We're not sure what's happened."


"I was diagnosed with Benign Positional Vertigo in early 90's. It started at a very stressful time in my life. Dizzy, feeling faint, nausea, headache, anxiety, off-balance, can't sit up or lie down without the room spinning, fuzzy feeling in head.
Prescribed first by my doctor as Antivert.
It made me very sleepy and calm. Good for anxiety as well.
It did help stop the spinning and helped me feel much better.
I had a wonderful respite from this BPV for years and now today bending down to get seltzerr in supermarket my head started swimming. VERTIGO!
I purchased LESS DROWSY form of Meclizine and it is helping and it does make you less drowsy.
Good luck to all of us this Vertigo is no joke."


"I honestly feel 85% better after 2 doses for upper respiratory infection.  Great med!  Fyi my first antibiotic in years"


"I am 33 years old and have had two children. This is my seventh month taking this pill. I have had troubles finding a pill that would not give me heavy spotting for months.  I have not gained a pound. I did have nausea and breast tenderness for the first few weeks and slight spotting.  I missed my period last month but got it a week early this month. Periods are a lot lighter and last no more than 4 days. I am not a fan of chewing my pills so just swallow. Overall I would recommend this pill."


"Coping with persistent and never ending neck pain. Used pennsaid reluctantly after ortho doctor ordered it for me. It was like magic and kept pain at bay for about 36 hours. I highly recommend it but at $1600 a Rx...use sparingly. Insurance covered x1."


"I had my Implanon removed today after giving it 18 months. I am very excited to get my old self back. I was experiencing NO sex drive. It was starting to affect my marriage. I cannot, for anything, lose weight. I have developed cystic acne. I have little patience with my toddlers. My family, husband and children deserve better than this. I deserve better than this. I cannot speak for everyone but this is not for ME...even though I haven't had a period in 8 months. I will gladly take a monthly period over these problems!"


"This product is amazing. To be on this website you must be so anxious, worried and trapped with trepidation, honestly please calm down! I am a  young helpless silly teenager  with the support of my boyfriend we rushed to the nearest chemist and got the pill 20 mins after the condom broke. I felt no symptoms besides feeling tired, and a couple of cystic pimples on my chin week after. Anyway I got my period 8 days after and it was the normal flow. Then my actual period date arrived and I got my period yet again, so my cycle seems to be back! This product has saved my life and coupled with positive no symptoms it was amazing, hopefully I'll never need to take the pill again because it an emotional and physically demanding ordeal! Good luck :)"


"With this pill I don't have issues of breakthrough bleeding or nausea as I had with others.  This pill does decrease my sex drive however."


"Was always stressed and depressed and blew up on people I love, give Prozac 6 weeks, it changed my life. I've been on Lexapro and Cymbalta. On 40mg Prozac, couldn't imagine life without it, everything just goes my way now and I'm super happy, and can think clearly, but somehow am still myself, and with no side effects. It's amazing."


"Was using Ocella for a year and gained 10 pounds. Switched to Yasmin, big difference losing weight and my hunger attacks stopped. Recommend it."


"I took Paxil for about 10 yrs (no weight gain) and quit it recently with the help of my primary care doctor by weaning off of it for 6 months.  Unfortunately, 2 weeks after quitting, my symptoms of anxiety and depression have returned 2-fold!  I have not been formally diagnosed with anything yet, but do know that Paxil worked the BEST for me!  I want to go back on it, but it is Category D- so IF I ever want to have a baby I cannot be on it while pregnant!
At the moment, I am trying Wellbutrin, after trying 3 weeks on Buspar to help me (that didn't help).  It's only been a week on Wellbutrin and I see some improvements, but nothing like the Paxil.  I may ask to go back to Paxil if switching medicines doesn't work. I felt like "myself" on Paxil!"


"The prescription was a terrible waste of money.  First time EVER for allergies this spring (I'm 55), and as a rule I don't take any medication if I can avoid it.  Eight weeks of near constant congestion in my sinuses from the allergies drove me to my PCP who prescribed Azelastine. This had absolutely no effect and it made the congestion much worse within minutes after the first use of the spray. I continued to use as directed for another day thinking it had to get better, but the congestion got so bad that I couldn't sleep at night, even with a topical nasal decongestant (I really HATE topical decongestants and avoid using them). I stopped using the spray after a day and half; I'm still searching for relief from the constant congestion."


"It took me 2 months to adjust to primadone.  I was in a cloud, not able to do my bookkeeping job, not much of a short term memory, but now after 6 months, I feel like my old self, just in need of an hour nap/day.

My problem is I can only take half of a 50 mg, which is 25 mg.  However, these pills do not come in a 25 mg.  Smallest mg is 50.  So I have to cut the pills in half.  In doing so, the pill crumbles so I always lose half of it anyway.  I asked the pharmacist if they could cut the pill in half but they said that is illegal for a pharmacy to do so.

I wish it came in 25 mg and I wish I could find out if it will in the future.

After investing all this time in adjusting to the 25 mg I would hate to start over with another drug."


"The same doseage taken at the same time each day works sometimes and not others. Not reliable."


"I bruise easily, so getting the implant looked horrible. I spotted  lightly but basically continuously for the first 5 months. I noticed no significant mood issues other than around the usual week and even those were low key. I have had mine a year so far, and despite  my aversion to having a hole punched in my arm- I will be getting a new one when the time is up on this one."


"Due to so many heart medications and other medications that I take, I have to be careful of anything OTC and Colace is so gentle. It doesn't ever cause cramping or discomfort. It literally does the job nicely. I recommend 100%, something I don't often do. You can take this without being nervous or afraid."


"Definitely helps me. I deal with a lot of social anxiety. So anytime me and my wife plan on going out or doing a lot of shopping etc., I'll take 0.5 mg and take an extra one with me just in case. I just take it as needed, and I usually feel the effects within half an hour. I don't experience the sleepy side effects. But it definitely calms me down. So if I'm feeling anxious before bed, I'll take one and it helps me sleep, because it calms me. I don't take it often, 90 pills lasted me a whole year. I would recommend this drug if you need some help from time to time with anxiety. I don't have experience with taking it on a daily basis."


"A soon as I took it I started having blurry images, I couldn't breathe and everything turned for the worse. I feel like everything that surrounds me are circling or rolling."


"I have been using "Penlac" since May 2011 and have found that my toenail has been Feeling and Looking a lot healthier since the treatment. I was very surprised at how fast I saw a difference.  It was however very expensive.  I am very satisfied at the results and well worth the price of a nice Nail.

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"When i first put abreva on it hurts so much for about ten minutes and i wonder why??? The second time is fine and so on. Over all it works well."


"I didn't think this medication was working at all, but when I went off of it, I was in more pain than I'd ever experienced before.  When I'd been back on it for about ten days, my pain was not gone, but it was certainly more tolerable."


"When I first started Depo I was bleeding/spotting within the first two shots. After the third there was nothing, but occasional cramps. After taking Depo for a while I began to have back problems, bones sensitive, crazy mood swings, depressed, & gained a little over 20 pounds. Most of the weight was in my stomach area and face! If I Would have gotten my last shot in February it would have been a year of me being on the Depo shot. I loved the fact I didn't have periods, but I  just couldn't take it anymore and now I have been off of it for about a week. I have had no period yet, irritation, & a very light pink discharge when I wipe...."


"I have had great success and this drug would have been 10/10 for me but recently the third day I get breakthrough pain and this is affecting my life.

Without this drug I'm unable to do so much."


"I am very happy with SERTRALINE.  My anxiety is almost non-existent. When I do feel anxious it goes away as quickly as it started. The same thing happens when I get angry. I used to hold onto it for a long time and now it goes away as soon as it starts. I feel a lot more able to handle any changes or curveballs that I get. My only complaint is having trouble falling asleep and feeling very sleepy in the middle of the day. Other than that it's great."


"Saved my life. Over 5 yrs clean, followed Drs orders and it's been a Godsend, also: tdp12345, if you are not feeling supported and able to get off of it right now than stay on it, who says you have to ween off quickly? This medication has been very successful as a long term treatment option for addiction just like people with diabetes take their insulin. My opinion is the positives of this miracle drug outweigh the risks of what could happen if you let your cravings take you to drugs again. Do what "YOU" have to do for "YOU". Don't listen to what others think. Find a good doctor who cares and stay on a treatment that works for you. God Bless."


"Imitrex is a wonderful medication! I have had hormone-related migraines for a few years now, and while NSAIDs would shorten them, they wouldn't eliminate them completely. I only had to take a 25 mg Imitrex pill and rest for a little bit, and my headache was gone within an hour or so! The only side effects I may have experienced were a slight ache around my forehead and jaw as the headache was fading and a little bit of feeling "out there", though these feelings could have been due to the migraine itself. Overall, I would highly recommend this medication and am very grateful to its makers!"


"My doctor first prescribed me Savella back in January... it was a gradual packet. I felt great the first two weeks, then as the dosage continued to increase so did the side effects. By the fourth week headaches and eye pressure pain had me weaning myself off. Once off, the pain came back and seemed more severe than before (because I wasn't used to having pain for a month). So I started back on and now I have only been taking 12.5mg per day and feel GREAT. No side effects and minimal pain (I still continue to have "flare-ups" when under extra stress). I would highly recommend fibromyalgia patients try this medication and work closely with their doctor to get the right dose."


"My uric acid is staying below normal. I feel better ... I am doing a little more just within a month."


"This drug is awful. I started taking it for depression over 11 years ago and I've been on doses 75 mg up to 300mg. I'm currently taking 150mg and I'm so addicted. I've tried so many times to get off the drug and can't go longer than that third day. It will make u sick and crazy. My advice to anyone is never start it. It may as well be classified like painkillers and other addictive drugs. Please do not start this medication. Oh and btw I'm still very much depressed!!"


"It is the Best Medicine ever INVENTED! No Issues, No pain, spotting, bleeding, no period nothing. Tried every Birth Control, including Lupron Depot for Endometriosis nothing worked but this. I would pay FULL PRICE & would not care. I pay $150, insurance pays the rest but I have been pain free for over 3 years, and I was diagnosed in 2000 and it is now 2013, you do the math it took 10 years to be OK."


"I had been on generic ropinirole for months and because it was so effective I tolerated severe nausea, nasal congestion, hiccups and flushing because I was desperate to sleep.  When I talked to my neuro he had me switch to name brand based on side effects and it was so bizarre.  The drug works great and with zero side effects.  He said the dosing range that generics are allowed to meet is much too large for some of the neurology drugs and because pharmacy plans frequently switch which generic manufacturer they use it is impossible to avoid dosage problems as well.  The issue for me was also one of side effects from additives that were not in brand Requip but were in the generic.  Hope this helps someone."


"I'm 27, 5'1 and my starting weight was 198. I started it last year (2015) in January, followed exactly what your suppose to do, and I was miserable. Headaches, tired all the time, but I figure it was worth it because after 4 months I had lost over 30lbs. Eventually I couldn't handle it anymore so I stopped taking them.
Now I started back up again, I'm on my third week and am still on 1 pill in the morning. Its working out great for me. I'm still losing a ton, but without any of the side effects, I drink a ton of water so I wont get the headaches and my energy level is great! I think that when I do plateau, I'll up my dose, which I shouldn't get any side effects because I've been taking the 1 pill long enough that my body is use to it."


"After 10 years taking Ambien for insomnia, my doctor switched me to Trazodone because the Ambien had become ineffective, giving me only 3-4 hours sleep per night. The Trazodone, while different, does seem to work somewhat. The nightmares many of you speak of are most likely being caused by the withdrawal from the Ambien or whatever other sleep drug your Trazodone has replaced. I know that horriffic nightmares have always been an issue for me when missing a night of Ambien on an occasion when I had run out."


"This is by far the best thing I have ever tried! Week two started at 254 down to 238 this morning day 8. Extremely happy. No side effects yet. I noticed that drinking protein drinks in the morning really helped too. I have been drinking 2 a day. Then a light dinner, but even at that I am still not hungry. I will update on the 4 week mark."


"I have Marfans/EDS/Fibromyalgia mixed connective tissue disorder with intense muscle spasms and pain. Voltaren actually reduces to Rids muscle and all other pain in my miserable body. I can't take narcotics as i vomit and they don't work, but oddly Voltaren does work for me.
Also works on those with arthritis  (as originally intended) and several people have commented this cream/gel has been the only med, oral or topical, to truly help.
I use Brand as generics of anything don't work."


"I have been taking Contrave for 6 weeks. I have lost 18 pounds (186 to 168) and have been extremely pleased with the results! The initial side effects of nausea,  constipation, headaches have all gone away!! If you are just starting stick with it. Give it a week. I am taking the full dose now and the sugar cravings are gone. I am using my fitbit to log my intake and set up challenges with friends to encourage exercise.  I hope to lose 20 more pounds using this medication.  I have tried phentermine and had a terrible time with sleep. I have not found contrave to effect my sleep. It relaxes me enough and the exercise has helped. I have dry mouth but I can live with that!!!"


"I have been using this medication for over a month. I find the side effect of nausea to be very minimal and was gone it about 10 days. My mood is positive and stable. However, I find my focus and concentration to be markedly improved. This medication does what it claims to do. Much better than the others and lower side effects."


"I LOVE THE RING!!! Ladies, I seriously recommend the ring to anyone and everyone. The ring has given so much freedom in college and it's amazing. I've been on it for a year and have had zero side effects. ZERO weight gain, no acne (in fact my skin is clearer than it was before being on the NuvaRing), no mood swings, no decrease in sex drive etc. 5 of my friends have tried the ring as well and they love it too!! You can't feel it once inserted and it stays in place during sex and won't move until you take it out. It's super easy to put in as well! It has helped make my period super manageable and I have no PMS. I used to suffer from painful periods and now I don't have to worry about any of that. It's great! Give it a try!"


"If you live, for decades after taking levaquin, you will experience multiple tendon ruptures, in your arms, shoulders, legs and achillies tendons.  All your muscles will forever be weak and your reflexes slow.  Do not take, under any circumstances, unless you want to destroy your health."


"I have had depression for 8 years and nothing has ever pleased me.. I just had a baby 5 weeks ago and my depression like doubled! I felt so lost and I really thought I was losing my mind!! I just wanted to end my life! I told my OBGYN and he gave me this medicine and I really haven't felt this good in years! It makes me feel relaxed and do nothing but laugh! My mom said she hasn't seen me this way in years! I was pushing my sons dad away because of how I been feeling but I just been so happy around him now! I can handle the baby's crying better and most of all myself! I just feel alive again. Thank you Deplin!"


"This has been wonderful for me. No more excessive belching and burning and the pain in my chest has almost gone with the first treatment. I'm not scared to eat some of my favorite foods anymore."


"41 year old male. Started at 240 on 6/14/2014. Now 190 on 1/16/2015. Blood Pressure down to normal. This is the first medicine that has kept me to my diet! Tried every supplement on the market. This is the only one that actually curbed my appetite. No more late night eating. That was my biggest problem. Exercise a must."


"I am on day 4 of Contrave and I have lost 2 pounds already. I worked the last 3 days and take on average 8500 steps in my 12 hour shifts. That's the only exercise but I literally ate nothing this weekend. I had a coffee with my pill for breakfast and a monster energy drink for lunch and drank water,  which is my norm anyway, but I have absolutely no want or need for food on this pill. Side effects which started immediately on day one include crying and kind of a foggy feeling. This is a major downer for my mood but I have suffered depression for the last 20 years so I don't know if it's that or the Contrave. Hopefully my mood will pick back up as my body gets used to the new meds but if it doesn't after a few weeks I may have to stop taking"


"I started on Contrave a month ago and have lost 7 pounds, I really did not start to lose until I got up to the full dose and now am dropping almost every day. I have had zero negative side effects. In fact, I feel more energetic and focused. I tried Qsymia and it was awful. Contrave is great, I really think I will finally be able to lose weight now that I am on this medicine."


"My doctor first prescribed me Savella back in January... it was a gradual packet. I felt great the first two weeks, then as the dosage continued to increase so did the side effects. By the fourth week headaches and eye pressure pain had me weaning myself off. Once off, the pain came back and seemed more severe than before (because I wasn't used to having pain for a month). So I started back on and now I have only been taking 12.5mg per day and feel GREAT. No side effects and minimal pain (I still continue to have "flare-ups" when under extra stress). I would highly recommend fibromyalgia patients try this medication and work closely with their doctor to get the right dose."


"It really makes most of the pain go away it takes a little bit for them to work but I'm on a low dose"


"I started taking zoloft for panic attacks because xanax alone was not working and let me tell you - zoloft is a miracle. Zoloft feels like an anchor is on my brain keeping me so much more stable. It has even helped tone down my paranoia and hallucinations. Thanks to whoever created zoloft!"


"I took this for 3 yrs and 6 months everything has been great for me, no gain weigth, no loss of appettite, basically the same on weight, but the only thing that changed was my sex drive, I dont feel the same its low sex drive, very dry down there. but other than that it worked good for me, have to change because of recent high blood preassure."


"My experience with Microgestin FE 1/20 has not been as horrible as the majority of the posts.  I was switched from Yasmin, to Tri-Sprintec, to Microgestin FE 1/20 because of yeast infections.  This pill has lessened the yeast infections, but sometimes I have reoccurences.  I've been extremely irritable and emotional at times on this pill, but my period (which used to be heavy) has become much lighter.

I would really give this pill a 7.5, but there isn't an option for that."


"I do not recommend ziana at all. I have had a terrible experience. I applied ziana 2x, followed the instruction perfectly. I applied it Tuesday night at bedtime, I washed and dried my face and waited at least 30 minutes to apply a pea size amount to my face. Wednesday I woke up my face was red, but not bad. I applied again Wednesday night the exact same way. When I woke up Thursday morning my face had red blotches and was itchy. Was the day went on the my face got progressively worse. Red blotches, tiny blisters, skin peeling off, severe pain and stinging. I immediately stopped using ziana. Today is Saturday and my face has only continued getting worse. I went back to the dermatologist, got 2 scripts, my face is now bleeding."


"I had the Synvisc-One shot in early  May, hoping to be able to dance at my Granddaughter's wedding.  I had been walking 2 miles a day, five times a week before I had the shot.  Within 72 hours, I was in horrific pain.  I sent my husband out to get a walker.  3 weeks later, I wore a knee brace to the wedding, with a tens unit beneath it to mask the pain.  When I called the doctor, he prescribed pain medication.  I didn't get it filled.  I will not get hooked on pain meds.  I have a friend I taught with get hooked on pain meds, and it wasn't pretty.  Anyway, it is now the end of August, and I still have pain in my knees just sitting in a chair or lying in bed.  Wished I had read these reviews BEFORE having the shot!!!!!!!"


"I've woken up plenty of time with vertigo, and not being able to find something that gets rid of the awful dizziness and nausea. I bought nauzene, and it lives up to its rep to work in just four min, I suggest you still take it easy after you take the medicine. It cost me $8 not happy about the price but definitely worth it. Box comes with 50 tab. Recommended!"


"I've taken a variety of benzo's in the past - Valium, Librium, Ativan, Xanax, Tranxene -  all of these medicines produced pretty strong sedation side effects.  Have been on Klonopin (clonazepam) for about 3 years now for severe anxiety and post traumatic stress disorder.  I am prescribed 1mg three times a day.  Unlike other benzo's I've taken in the past, I feel no urge to increase the dose at all.  The Klonopin "covers" me all day long without feeling high or disoriented or mentally clouded.

I believe Klonopin is unique among benzodiazepines - because it takes a while to "kick in" there is no calming rush after taking it.  The effects come on gradually, which in my opinion lessens the potential for abuse.  I have little to no sedation from taking Klonopin."


"I started using Epiduo about 2 weeks ago and it really helped flatten the bumps and pimples on my forehead. The only thing is is dried out my skin and it burned so I would recommend spot treatment."


"I am 14 years old and I am taking this pill for several reasons: acne, bad menstrual cramps and heavy periods. So far it has cleared up my acne way faster then anything else I've tried, but I am on two other pills for acne as well, so it could be the combined effects. It hasn't had much of an effect on my period itself, but the cramps are way less. The downside to this medication is that it makes me feel really nauseous. I've tried taking the pill with a meal or a snack, but nothing helps. This pill makes me vomit if I eat more then a few bites at once. The pill made my breasts grow up a size (which is weird considering the weight loss from not being able to eat). If you're just looking for a birth control, look elsewhere."


"I went to the doctor because of a serious flu that affected my breathing because of post nasal drips, extreme coughing and fearsome blockage of my throat while coughing. Among two other medicines including general cough medicine, he prescribed Nasonex. This has helped tremendously. It has cleared my nasal passages and it has allowed me to breath properly. It has stopped my heavy snoring which was caused by having to breath through my mouth.

I do not know whether I am imagining it, but for years I have had erectile disfunction, so much so that I have given up trying anything to cure it and just accept my condition. However, lately I am getting reasonable erections at night and I wounder if it is some beneficial side effect of Nasonex."


"I'll start with the pros. I've had Nexplanon for almost 2 years and in terms of effectiveness, it's amazing. It definitely does its job at preventing pregnancy. I had pretty light periods to begin with, so almost immediately after starting Nexplanon, my period went away completely. I also don't ever have to worry about taking the pill like I had before, which is great. Now for the cons. Since I've had Nexplanon, I've gained a lot of weight. I started at 125 and am now 150. Which is pretty significant, I think. My anxiety has also been off the charts crazy since the first day I got it in. Other than that, I'd say the pros out weigh the cons but currently I'm looking into a non-hormonal option just to see if this was truly causing my weight gain"


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"I started taking Kadian about a year ago for spinal stenousis. I was taking 30mg once a day. After a fall, they increased it to 2 a day. It works wonderfully for me. If I miss a day (and I do occasionally if I am not hurting) I pay for it the next day. It seems to leave my body fast so I try to take it even if I am feeling no pain now. I take Lortab 7.5 twice a day in between the Kadian but only as needed. I went today for my 2nd epidural. I hope this works."


"This is poison, destroyed my life, horrible side effects and made my pain so much worse. Detoxing is a living hell and makes coming off narcotics a walk in the park. It's horrible and should be taken off the market."


"I have used Skelaxin for over four years.  I have found it quite useful for muscle spasms in my lower back.  Unlike Flexeril, it doesn't make me sleepy during the daytime hours.  My muscle spasms in the lower back are from a ruptured/ bulging disc in L4-L5 area.  Without the Skelaxin, I am limited to very short time periods (5-10 minutes) of work in the yard and house.  With Skelaxin, I can work 30-45 minutes before the lower back muscles begin to spasm.

  Skelaxin changed my life for the goo"


"I had a major breakdown and was put on 50mg Pristiq, increased to 100mg. I noticed an immediate improvement (on the 50mg) because it stopped the uncontrollable crying. I have been on the medication for 2.5 years but got severe headaches if I missed a pill. I reduced the dosage to 50mg for a year and still got headaches and dizziness if I missed a pill. So, as I am no longer depressed I am coming off this medication. I reduced the dose to 1 tablet every second day for 2 weeks and this is now the 3rd week.I have now been without the tablets for 4 days and have noticed quite a lot of dizziness but no more headaches. I am feeling good about myself and have returned to my positive outlook on life. I am happy to be coming off this medication."


"I have used this birth control for months now and I honestly like it. The first week I used it, it gave me really bad suicide thoughts and made me deeply depressed. I cried mostly every night and at work. But after that week I was totally fine except I started having really bad headaches. But every birth control comes with symptoms that only last a week or two and you're totally fine for the rest of the months. Depending if your body accepts it or not. I don't really have acne, I haven't gained weight, my boobs look fuller, and I haven't gotten pregnant yet. Also my period was heavy at the first month, but through the 2nd and 3rd month it gets lighter and lighter, as well with cramps. I love it. Just have a good diet, vitamins, & exercise,"


"I have been taking Restoril for 2 weeks now with no help. I stay up all night and when I do finally fall asleep I get up about every hour. I don't have any side effects from it. I have also tried Ambien, I think it was better but it lost its effect quickly."


"Love it. Nothing held until I tried this, after a few minutes NO pain."


"This drug is very affective but the side effects are kinda crappy!!! I would get stiffness in my neck and spasms in my back that were hard to deal with."


"I got nexplanon in mid March got my period April 1 now it's may 10 and I'm still bleeding  I hate it but have no other problems."


"I slept like the dead when I took this which was great cuz I had horrible PPD and hadn't slept in weeks. But I gained 60 lbs in two months. I would retain so much water I felt like I was going to explode. Plus, anorgasmia so I discontinued it after 9 months. Horrible withdrawal."


"My dosage is 27 mg and I take it in the morning before I go to school. It tends to ware off by 12."


"I was at my highest weight of 272lbs on December 20, 2012. I went for surgery the 28th. Some how I had lost 14 lbs between then and the end of January. I went back in February for my 6 week check up and told my dr I had lost the 14 lbs. He asked me if I was happy about that? I said YES! So he asked if I wanted to lose more and that he had a nutrionist on board and if I was interested meet with her. That was the best decision I ever made!! I'm down 45 lbs now. Started  my first pill March 21,2013 and my most recent June 2, 2013. My goal is to be 150lbs by end of 2013. I should be able to do it!!"


"Depakote was (and still is) a miracle drug for me with my migraines.  I used to get one almost every day, and now it's down to just a few small ones every month!"


"work well for arm but arm started swelling"


"I have been hiv-positive for over 20 years switch to complera have very little side effects viral load is undetectable CD4 is over 800 doing very well thank God God blessings to everyone being courage"


"Linzess worked perfectly.  I did not have the cramping like I did using laxatives.  However, I had rapid weight gain...10 pound gain in just over a week.  I stopped taking it and weight started going down, started taking it again and the weight went back up.  I already fight my weight so I will not be able to use it.  I hate that cause it really worked great."


"I had implanon for 3 years and then got nexplanon and almost on my third year. I've been the same weight since starting, no mood swings, only get my period about 3 times a year for less than  a week. Only ever had unprotected sex with it and so far so good. Couldn't be happier with it."


"I am 17. Epiduo clears my acne so well. If I have a bad breakout and I use the Epiduo, my face is pretty much clear within a week after I start using it. I really love this product and it has definitely helped with my acne."


"Everything is worse so much worse this medicine has intensified everything and I have a ton of side effects"


"First couple days it worked out okay, I had a headache here or there and was pretty moody but other than that it was okay. I loved not having to remember a pill every day and I couldn't feel it at first. However around day 4 on it I got a yeast infection from hell. Before the Nuvaring I only had one yeast infection in my whole life and Monistat cleared it up without a problem. I used Monistat to treat the one I got from the Nuvaring and it itched like crazy and felt like I had pepper sprayed my own vagina.. needless to say I'm switching back to the pill."


"The doctor gave me 25mg.  I think this is too strong for me.  Now I have a very bad headache"


"I used to constantly think about food.. My thoughts would be racing whether to stuff my face or not eat at all. When I started 40 mg Prozac, it took a while and until I realized I didn't think about it anymore! Very glad my mind is off food for once!"


"My body was wrecked with anxiety and depression. I thought I was going to lose my mind .Five days days on paxil and I'm a new person"


"I am suffering very severe back pain due to a Ruptured Disk L 4-5. I have been on Nucynta for two weeks now. I started with the Blue Pill 250mg twice a day (every 12 hours). The pain subsided with first dose within 45 minutes. All I felt was a warm fuzzy sensation throughout my body. I was somewhat tired but not too bad. I felt detached for some time, like I was not in the room. I had some difficulty remembering what I was going to do. I decide to do something and a few seconds later I could not remember. This happens quite often after I take my dose.  All in all, I am very happy with this medication for pain. It really does help."


"I have fibromyalgia and I'm 31. I'm on disability now because the job I had for 10 years said I couldn't work there because I take 2 x 10mg a day of Oxycontin. At least now I can live a life. Play with my kids wash my car...etc. Before all I did was suffer at work and my work performance was so poor they even tried to fire me.....or get me to resign."


"I have been taking Savella for about 4 weeks now up to 50mg twice a day. I have seen a huge amount of relief for the pain. The problem I'm having is no SLEEP!  I can not function with no sleep. I have tried changing the times I take my evening dose and still no sleep. Thinking of going back to one a day. Have to take with food or get very nauseous. Just this week started waking up after 2 hours of sleep soaking wet. The pain relief is so good for me ...just hoping to start getting some desperately needed sleep. "


"I was almost overweight and it was time for me to lose weight. I tried going to the gym but I could never keep up with it. I tried dieting but I would starve to death and end up miserable. Then I decided to try this pill. The first two days, I had a little headache but it was all good from there. I used it for 1 month and lost about 22lbs. I continued to lose weight even after stopping. It has been 4 months since I stopped taking it and I have no gained back the weight. I definitely recommend this pill to anyone who is tired of not getting results. I have lost a total of 30lbs. This definitely changed my eating habits. I eat way healthier now and I feel great! Good luck to all of you!"


"Before being on Jolessa, I had trouble with heavy menstrual cycles that were making me anemic. It took about two months on the pill before I stopped spotting. Now I hardly have a period even on the active pills. The only negative side effect of this medicine is that I've gained about twenty pounds."


"7 day treatment worked well on an infection that lasted over 5 months"


"I have only been on BuSpar a few days.  I can tell a difference in the anxiety and general anxious feeling.  I had been thinking that it might not be helping as much as it needs to be, but after reading everyones comments I think I will stick with it.  Maybe I need a higher dose than what I am taking now.  Thank you for making me see that this medicine is worth sticking with it."


"This was the 2nd time being placed on birth control and it will probably be the last time I EVER take BC again. After only the first week of taking Taytulla I experienced intense, horrible debilitating migraines, neck pain, depression, and EXTERME fatigue. Pain was so bad that I cried for my boyfriend to take me to the hospital, After tests came in clear (CT scan, blood work etc) it hit me that it possibly was my new BC that I was on. The pain was so bad that I missed a whole week of work. When I decided to stop I was one pill away from completing a full two weeks on Taytulla. And just like that from one day to another my migraines and neck pain TOTALLY DISAPPEARED! But then I became a emotional mess weening myself of the bc. What a NIGHTMARE!"


"Took imuran for several months.  Not only did it NOT help my Crohn's disease, I developed pancreatitis and was hospitalized for three days."


"This is my first week taking contrave, and so far  I have had no side effects.  I am not hungry at all.  I bought protein shakes, just in case.  I am already down 3 1/2 lbs."


"I've been on the 145 for less than a week, and am disappointed that nothing's happening yet. Dr. told me to increase to 290 if I don't see any results, that will be next step."


"I got the Mirena about a year and 1/2 ago, and everything started out great. I had a couple periods and then they stopped, which was nice! The only downside was at about a year in I started to get very depressed and have anxiety attacks. They just came out of nowhere. So I got the Mirena taken out about a month ago and the symptoms have gone."


"It works really well on the cough. The only problem I have with it, it makes my blood pressure come up. I have never had a problem with my blood pressure till I took this medication."


"On a positive note, this has helped me to live a pain free life. I have severe diabetes, peripherial vascular disease which causes severe leg pain and cramps, especially at night. Since I work with kids, in a big high school campus, I am able to work and contribute to socitey, when taking vicodin once a day."


"My doctor put me on this for vertigo. I had dry mouth and drowsiness but stopped the spinning. It was treating the vertigo from a perforated ear drum. "


"I got the Nexplanon implant in late August 2015 and had it removed in early January 2016. I tried to last the full 6 months my doctor had me agree to, but I just couldn't. In those 4 months, I had less than 3 weeks without bleeding, and those were not consecutive. I got terrible acne on my back, which I hadn't had since my late teens (I'm 27), and I was constantly bloated. I also gained about 7 pounds. Previously when I gained weight on bc, it was very proportional- some at my waist, some at my breasts, etc.- this time, however, it was all around my waist, and exercise did not help. Since having the implant removed and returning to the pill, all of those issues have decreased significantly if not disappeared completely."


"I entered the beginning stages of menopause and my mood changed dramatically.  I was getting very concerned as I had never felt so sad and hopeless.  I could not stop crying and things that  normally I would not let bother me were becoming huge issues.  I did not recognize myself.  I am known as glass half full kind of person so the change was dramatic.  I was put on 35mg of Effexor and wow - what a difference.  Surprise, surprise my hot flashes stopped, ( I have since read it helps with that)  mood back to normal and strangely my joints don't hurt so much and I have more energy.  The few negatives are I yawn a lot and though I still enjoy sex I can not have an orgasm.  I consider both minor due to feeling so much better."


"I have taken Trintellix for about 6 months after trying absolutely everything else.  At first I was thrilled at how much better I felt.  I could concentrate again, was sleeping for the first time in over a decade, and felt more motivated.  However, For the past few months, I have been feeling moderately to severely depressed, so much fatigue that all I want to do is sleep, and itching and muscle pain.  Most disturbing though is how little I feel like myself.  Anger, mood swings and feeling irritable are affecting my relationships and my desire to help myself.  Time to discuss discontinuing this med with my doctor."


"I was on Depo for 13 years. Zero periods in that time. I did have a bone density scan after 10 years and that checked out fine. I went off of the shot one year ago. It took me about 6 months to get a period and now it seems my body is making up for 13 years of missed ones. I have had some serious hormonal swings over the past year but overall the period is the only thing I can see that is different. I am ready to go back on Depo until menopause."


"It literally worked overnight! I painted it on my toes and then the next day I was able to slide a  file under my ingrown toenail and get it out! Works great and fast!"


"Had hiccups for 4 days.b4 i took this drug I was hiccuping every 4 seconds.thats how bad they got.my doctor was closed so had to go a&e.took 1 .25 mil and 10 mins later no hiccups took the hole lot 25 mil 3 a day for 5 days.they work.  Don't drink beer I got very tired and dizzy when I did have a few pints."


"Will never use it again (top care1 brand)
So much more pain and burning!!!
Only thing that helped with the itching is the anti itch/soothing cream that came in the box, only reason it's not getting a 1 rating!"


"I've been using antibiotics for acne for years now. I started off with Minocycline for 4 years until recently I switched over to Doxycycline. When I switched over to doxycycline, my face cleared up and I felt so much confidence. There were two types I used. I first used doxycycline monohydrate for a year and it stopped working for my face. Then I switch over to doxycycline hyclate. Hyclate is stronger if you have really bad acne, but I prefer you talk to your doctor about it first."


"I been taking phen. for 4 days now I've lost 3 pounds :) I take half in the morning 6am cause they are strong. (35mg) I believe, and the other half at 3pm. I have also been exercising cause they make me want too! I feel driven right now I will keep u posted"


"I promised myself I will leave a feedback here if the pill works! Here I am, on the first day of my period! I would say this pill really made me emotional unstable. I freaked out, cried and worried a lot after I took the pill. So I started to look for more information online, and it didn't help at all. Do NOT search for more information! Just relax, try not to think about it and the pill will do its work!! I was so close to my ovulation day which is why I was so worried! I'm so happy the pill worked! Good luck everyone!"


"Ocella has worked very well for me. I have gained no weight, have lighter periods, light cramping, and have only one issue. I become emotional, and insecure around day 10 or 11 and then it subsides. I'm usually stable. However, I've decided to give another birthcontrol a try because my cost is so high. But I will consider going back to Ocella if this new one doesn't work out."


"Ive only been taking it for 3 DAYS. Gave me every side effect in the book. I'm currently up all night its 3:14 and I have to be at school at 8. Also, I have been nonstop shaking and have devoured four whole bags of chips. This medicine is NOT good. Not for bipolar at least"


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


"I've been using Epiduo (as prescribed by my dermatologist) for couple of months and it's the only product I've tried that really cleared my acne. Be careful on applying thick layer because it might cause redness and skin will also peel. Just keep using it and you'll see the great effect for couple of weeks."


"Geodon at 80mg makes me dazed, confused and dumb as a rock.  I lost my job due to it (forgetfulness, can't concentrate).  For Bipolar II and me, it's not a drug for me, but when I complain to the doctor that I want to come off Geodon, he increases it!  I am in the process of changing doctors, but in the meantime, I am hostile and negative to the world, especially my partner.... not good! "


"Very effective for me."


"12 weeks and no change. The most expensive weight loss medication I have taken even with the card. Constipation and frequent need to urinate."


"I have a nasal disorder , depending which side i tried to sleep , that nostril  blocks if i turn to the other side that nostril will block  , i had a salivary gland problem that made my left side of my face swelled up especially under the ear , y went to the hospital , i was diagnosed with salivary canal infection , was sent to a nose throat and ear specialist , he prescribed  3000 ml of antibiotics a day for a period of ten days , i went back for a check up i was feeling better , y mentioned to the doctor that i had that issue with nose blockage , he prescribed Dymista  nose spray , i used it the same day the  next day my nose bled followed by 14 of these symptoms "


"I was prescribed Bactrim for a UTI i and after one dose I immediately developed a splitting headache followed later by weakness, body aches, chills, fever, slight nausea, cough and sore throat. I feel as if I have the flu. I suppose the medication did do what it was supposed to do because the UTI feels as if it's almost completely gone (I'm sure it isn't but at least it doesn't hurt). I will say I don't think the side effects are worth it. I'm in a lot of pain and discomfort and I think I'll be going to the emergency room just to be on the safe side."


"It works."


"Helps so much."