"I was on Seasonique for 2 years. Seasonique started out as an okay form of birth control. It took my body a while to get used to it (probably about 2 packs, so 6 months). When I did get used to it, it was great. But then the problems started. I've never had acne or even bad pimples and my face started to really break out. Also, I don't know if my body got immune to the birth contrl but after a while, my heavy periods came back as well as the cramps.
Also if I ever forgot to take my pill and had to double up, I would get really sick. Overall, it started out great, but the effects were not long term. I've gained 15 pounds and my libido is very low and I'm very dry when having intercourse. Also, as mentioned earlier, it gave me very bad acne."


"Been on BuSpar over a month and it does not help me at all, actually makes my anxiety worse and I have been much more irritable. Can't wait to try something else. I have also gained 5 pounds in the short time I have been on it. That adds to my anxiety. "


"I take Lortab for back and foot pain. The pain is a result of getting diabetes and back pain is from a wreck 12 years ago that nearly ended my life. I used to take 7.5mg every 4 hours and it used to work but now I take 15mg 3 times a day."


"I had the implant removed today after having it in for 1 year 5 months, as it did not agree with me at all. It wasn't sore getting it removed but constant dizzy spells and weakness. Is this OK? Doctor never said anything to me

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"I was on the Depo shot for 2 years, at first it was fine, but in the last 6 months I became very depressed, my anxiety levels were through the roof. I gained a few extra pounds, and I had mood swings like crazy! I decided to try the patch since it has different hormones, and even though I just finished my first week I can already see a difference. I'm not moody at all, I'm a lot happier and more myself. And I've even lost a few pounds. Other than the breast tenderness everything else is completely fine. I'll still have hormones from the shot in me for a while longer and I never had my period with the shot. I'll just have to wait and see!"


"I was on Cymbalta for 2 years and found it to be a wonderful relief of pain and anxiety.  The problem I had with it was "brain zaps" and dizziness if I made any sudden movement with my head.  I weaned myself off of it slowly and am now back to suffering with pain and anxiety but I do not wish to take Cymbalta again due to the strange brain effect it has.  Getting off of it was extremely difficult and luckily I was between jobs or I could not have made it to work during that withdrawal period.  Extreme "brain zaps" were the worst thing to get rid of. "


"I've been on Abilify for about a month now. I take it at night and it has completely eliminated my insomnia. Overall I think it's a great medication."


"Psychiatrist put me back on 25mg ER per day, after using all the others. Xanax withdrawals were the worst. Diazepam for me is much better. Fish Oil capsules help a lot. Prozac caused hair loss. Zoloft horrible. Extended release is the way to go.
For sleep I prefer temazapam.
Never use diazepam to sleep."


"Wonder pill for me. I suffer with back pain and this really helps me get through the day."


"I am a 1.5 or Latent autoimmune diabetes (LADA) diabetic with fibromyalgia and severe PN. I was given Gabapentin 300mg to start and I am now up to 3 times a day. I get very drowsy from the medication, but without it there is no way I can sleep or walk. It has been very helpful for me, though I am once again having troubles sleeping and wonder if an additional pain medication might help manage the gabapentin in relief or if perhaps I should try a different medication. I'm not sure if there is a tolerance level for Gabapentin, but for small PN and nerve issues, it has been a very effective medication."


"I have been taking this generic for several years. It worked great. Now my pharmacy uses a different manufacturer every time I refill. What a difference. With the Watson brand I'd rate this a 10. I'm currently on the Activis brand and I would rate this a 0. All symptoms back. I found a few of the other brand and took them and felt great but now I'm back to this most recent refill and it's awful. All I can say is although there is supposedly the same ingredients not all generics are equal."


"Having a history of family heath problems it was my time to develop one of my own, i was diagnosed with moderately severe depression and was placed on a moderate dose of Prozac. Weeks in i became extremely lethargic , my mood hadn't stabilized one bit, i presumed i would need a higher dose and that followed.

Eventually the dosage had quadrupled and showing no improvement, i beg to view the world in a haze, nothing seemed real and i didn't recognize myself . I was incredibly suicidal.

If you are not feeling this drug is effective do not continue using it, otherwise suicide is a very genuine threat.

I have found Sertraline effective as opposed to this freakish medicine."


"Just started my weight loss journey 8 days ago.  Doing well and highly motivated.  Drug bothered me the first two days with difficulty in getting to sleep but once I changed the times of day I was taking it, that helped.  I also seem to only need it twice a day at this time.  I have lost 8 pounds in a week which seems like too much but I know that will slow down.  It has been a great way to give me a kick in the butt that I have needed to lose this excess baggage I have been carrying around.  My goal is to lose 40 pounds and keep it off the rest of my life.  Give it a try!  It works!"


"I took 250mg each morning, and my whole personality was brighter, more gregarious, more talkative e, physically more capable."


"I was trying to fall asleep for 20 minutes then I said ohh crap I forgot to take it off. So now I will be awake for 3 more hours. It is very bad if you are a busy person like me. Uggg so tired but can't sleep."


"This is the best muscle relaxer I have taken. I have a hairline fracture at top of my tibia. This released my knee overnight. It was locked! I take Klonopin so the sedation dizzy feeling was mild. However I didn't mix I skipped soma if anxiety was present."


"GIVE IT TWO FULL MONTHS. That's my most important piece of advice. I am a 21 year old male and had an extremely acute outbreak of anxiety and panic attacks, mostly related to my health/getting a serious disease. My psychiatrist gave me 50mg of Zoloft a day   0.5 mg of Ativan. The Ativan worked immediately and for a long time I didn't think the Zoloft was working. But it's been two months now and I'm almost anxiety free. Getting off the Ativan has been no problem at all (something I was very worried about) and I feel back to my old self pre-anxiety outbreak.

My psychiatrist does therapy too, which I think was very very helpful."


"Was prescribed phentermine 6 years ago it was amazing - went from 165 to 130 in about 3 months and able to keep it off, then after losing my husband to a three year cancer battle I just gave up. In last 4 years I have watched scale creep closer to and then pass 200. I have to get weight and physcial well-being back on track NOW!  Just turned 53 last week-and at 5'3 / 220 lbs., I am miserable. I've set my mind to this, picked up prescript this afternoon, starting first thing tomorrow. We are going to Cancun in Jan so need to work my butt off w/help of Phentermine to drop this weight (not sure I can get down to 130 that quick) keep up with my kids on our adventure! I rated it 10* because of previous results and positive thinking!!!!"


"I had a fever of 102 for 2 days with flu symptoms so the dr perscribed me tamiflu saying it would work wonders. I only took it for two days before he told me to stop. Everytime I would take it I would throw up. It didn't matter if I took it with food or not the result was nausea and then vomiting. My dr eventually said to just take Tylenol and stop the tamiflu which was much better and eventually broke the fever. The medicine cost me $50 with insurance which is high to me. I would never use this again. Horrible medicine"


"Following about 4 months of being in a depressed state for little to no apparent reason (things were going good in my life), I added Lamictal to what I was taking.  Along with Lithium, I took Lamictal for Bipolar.  Lamictal worked very effectively to remove depression in a week.  The issue was that I got out of depression so quickly, that I actually entered into a moderate manic episode.  The episode did not lead to hospitalization, but had many of the elements that manic episodes have involving spending and lack of sleep and grandious thoughts and behavior.  I didn't experience any negative side effects with the drug, and I just think for me the drug jolted me too much.  No rash or anything, just scared me since I entered the manic."


"I've only been on for a month and a half, but my body has DRASTICALLY changed. The abdominal pain is unbearable, I've missed work multiple times because I'm unable to leave the bathroom. The bloating has been out of control, and besides my normal acid reflux disease, the extra heartburn has me constantly sick - no matter what I eat. The first 1.5 weeks of the pill pack are the worst, I cant eat or sleep, and the migraines are awful. Moody, lack of desire to do anything, which is NOT like me. The only benefit is a bit of a weaker period, but the side-effects are unbearable."


"Scary drug. Took the lowest dose for anxiety, came to three hours later. Totally blacked out. Still don't remember a thing that went on till this day. Good thing I was at home when I took it."


"I am a self-employed landscaper who relies on my body to make an income. After taking many types of medicines for the chronic pain in my lower back MS Contin 60 mg has been by far the most effective. I have been able to work now on this medicine with very little side effect. What I like the most is only taking one pill every 12 hours. I can concentrate more on my life/work and less on the amount of pills I need in a day."


"All I can say, from my experience, the pill is not very effective. From the other reviews I read, it seemed like it worked for most people. My boyfriend and I had unprotective sex 4/25. I took PLAN B within 24 hours. Figured I would be okay. Missed my period. Took a pregnancy test and yes... it was positive. Maybe if I would have taken it sooner than 24 hours, I might have gotten lucky. Not this time."


"I'm a 5'6 28 years old female, my first time trying Qsymia, I'm on the starter dose I started at 185lbs it's been 4 days I have lost 7 lbs with dieting and exercise. I feel great I'm so excited, my goal is to lose 20 lbs for now so we'll see what happens. For side effects I do feel the metallic taste in my mouth and the tingly feeling in my fingers but nothing over, so hopefully I keep dropping ..I'm doing a power walk for 3 miles every day. So I will be buying the 1 month supply to see where it takes me. Good luck for every one and I'll keep you guys posted."


"I was taking another birth control pill for a couple years and never had any side effects from it. Then, a couple weeks ago I went to get a refill and the pharmacy said that the pill I was taking had been replaced by Falmina. They said it had the same ingredients as the last pill I had been taking. The first week of taking this new pill, I bought everything was normal, then within the second week I started getting really angry and sad, etc. I also started spotting, which I never did between periods before. I've even been extremely tired and haven't had any energy in the past couple weeks. I was not expecting any of these side effects since I thought there was not a difference in medication, but the crazy mood swings and tiredness  terrible."


"I've had Implanon for almost 2 years now and its not that bad really. I've gained 40 pounds and even though I exercise daily. My acne got worse sadly. When I started I had my period for a month straight, now its normal for the most part I get it for 7 days instead of 3 days. My sex drive isn't really that high either which I don't mind but not my boyfriend. Overall I just like the idea of how I don't have to remember to take it or anything."


"I have been on Neurontin for over ten years.  I suffered nerve damage following a knee replacement.   I have pain in the knee and pain that radiates down the leg into my foot.  I take 600mg 5 times a day.  I have bad days and not so bad days but the pain is NEVER gone.  I could not live without this medicine as it at least curbs the  pain.   The only side effect I can speak of is sleepiness.  But it is not bad and on a busy day I can rise above it."


"Worked great, also helped me sleep."


"I rated this an 8 because I don't have anything to compare it to, but as far as reducing my blood pressure, it works very well. I can tell when I haven't taken my daily dose because I get clammy and hot and all of the effects associated with high blood pressure. When I do take it, those effects subside and my blood pressure drastically drops to a normal level. Works good for me. I am going to try my next month on Lisinopril, and see how that works out. "


"My 16-year-old daughter was diagnosed with JIA - psoriatic - almost 2 years ago. She was started on celebrex, methotrexate and then Humira injections. She has changed from pens to syringes for comfort and convenience. My comment is that, since May 2017 she has been in an apparent constant flare-up. Her pain is constant in every joint! She has missed so much school over the last few months and it is now beginning to affect her mentally. We report to the rheumatologist every visit that she is in constant pain but it seems that 'nothing more can be done'. In the meantime, my daughter's social life is non-existent, her schooling is suffering and she is wary of being away from me (Mum) as nobody understands her pain and its affect. help"


"I am having a severe allergic reaction to this medicine. Retaining water, horrible headaches, and severely high blood pressure and I was only on it for 9 days. I also noticed in this time (in comparison to other BC pulls I've taken before) that my facial hair growth didn't slow down, it actually seemed more bothersome. "


"Within an hour of the time I took my first and only dose of Fastin (bought over the counter), I was on my way to the hospital with Tachyacardia.   The pain was enormous."


"Well i guess overall it accomplished the goal of not getting pregnant. But i have been bleeding for 80% of 14 months!!! It ranges from "oh my god! I need a transfusion to damnit, more clothes ruined" mood is slingshotting & im completely over this entire thing. I just removed it two days ago & am bleeding through super plus tampons in less than an hour. Not worth it."


"Very positive experience for me. Sick of taking Hydrocodone all day and night for chronic pain. Still taking Hydrocodone for breakthrough pain once most days, twice others but that is a big decrease for me. I am not nearly as sluggish and feel generally better."


"I had a terrible reaction to Cartia XT's formulation of Cardizem, when my usual manufacturer, PAR who also makes Cardizem capsules, was not in stock at my pharmacy.
So they substituted Cartia XT's formulation of Cardizem; I began having extreme racing, more than usual AF, and it continued to recur within about an hour after taking it each day.
It was very alarming, because PAR manufacturer of Cardizem never gave me a bad reaction and I had been taking it for years.
Pharmacists who try to tell you that all generics are the same but that is misleading.  the main ingredient prescription drug must be the same as the brand; but the manufacturer can vary the remaining ingredients; and it is very difficult to find out what they are."


"This is a miracle medicine."


"I had shingles in January 2014. I have had terrible PHN ever since. 2.5 years of pain. It has been awful!! Shingles is the worst pain I have ever experienced and it isn't going away. I tried everything out there from Gabapentin to acupuncture, to percocet, to injections in my back and nothing helped, or it would help for a few weeks, but the pain always managed to come back strong. I was wary of Lyrica because of the side effects, but I finally decided to try it. It has definitely helped me and I can do things like ride my bike again with little pain. However, I have put on 8 lbs in 6 months and I am an extremely active person, so this is tough for me. I also have pain in my joints and sometimes my hands go numb, but less pain."


"For the last 10 yrs every 4 months the Devils Kiss (aka cold sore) starts generally in the same region of my lower lip. I tried everything under the sun and was prescribed ACYCLOVIR in the past with mild results.  I went to Doctor and got this drug prescribed to me, but by this time my CS was already gone as I was traveling, just leaving pink scar for months.  I waited and last night I noticed the red bump forming around midnight.  Took 2 grams immediately and went to bed with fingers crossed.  Woke up, and the sore had not progressed, was tingling but no swelling, no blister cluster, SHUT THE FRONT DOOR.  If you are reading this, MUST TRY."


"I have been dealing with the fungus for ~25 years. Started with one and migrated to all of them. My PCP refused to put me on it for years. "May not even work? "Can cause liver damage." I have a history of HBP and cholesterol, but under control now without meds. I moved to Chicago, got a new PCP. Revisited it with him. Started the three month cycle. No side affects, very brief change in my tastebuds and liver fuction is normal.
I read the reviews and did my due diligence.
After three months I have seen a dramatic improvement. My feet were very dried out and scales. That is much better. Good nail beds are growing out. I am excited to see what happens now after the prescription is done.
My nails were bad! Very happy I tried it!"


"Abilify is working for me, I take it before I go to bed and  helps me fall a sleep and stay sleep. I also wake early and I'm very energetic. I'm thankful for this medicine!"


"Injections tried for migraine pain.  No relief."


"I take 1000 mg 2x day along with Humira every two weeks.  The combination works very well for me and I'm healthier than I've been in years.  The only significant side-effect for me has been anxiety.  I am told it is not a side effect but I've been off and on Pentasa over the years and the 3 years stretch where I was off completely, my anxiety went away entirely.  It wasn't until I went back on Pentasa that I made the connection."


"I was prescribed Neurontin to block the pain in my lower back due to bulging and deteriorated discs.  The Neurontin effectively reduced the pain in my back; however, the mental side effects were not worth the pain reduction.  I have been previously diagnosed with anxiety and depression, but those illnesses were under control with an anti-depressant.  However, once I started using Neurontin, my depression and anxiety came back with a vengeance.  I had an anxiety attack and could not control my mood.  I was tapered off of the drug immediately and I was back to my old self.  Please talk to your doctor prior to taking this medicine if you have ever had depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts."


"Patient has been taking this for ongoing pain conditions and Dr. Is requiring a change in pain medicine to non narcotic. Approach of behavioral modification including physical therapy along with counselling has been recommended at this time."


"My doctor just proscribed this medication a few days ago for major depressive and bipolar disorder, and I already feel better. I don't feel like I am about to explode. This medication is a blessing to me and my family. I can actually play with my kids again, which I've done everyday since being on Viibrid. I love it. I just wish it would help me sleep. I don't wont to jinx it but I haven't even had the bathroom problems everyone's talking about."


"Tried for several months.  Wasn't sure if problem had resolved or drug was actually working.  Stopped SLOWLY and within weeks noticed return of symptoms - starting back tomorrow - slowly up to full dosage."


"Save your money ! Abreva is not only expensive, IT DOES NOT work.  I used it for the first 3 days from the first tingle.  My cold sore did not get smaller it just kept growing.  Searched the wed for other alternatives and came across Vicks rub.  So glad I gave it a try. Instant pain relief with the Vicks and blister is getting better within a few hours !"


"Took this medicine for 6 months for panic attacks it helped tremendously at first but soon it stopped helping the panic so I'd take way more than directed thinking it was the dose but then after I was told I could overdose and die  taking too much. I stopped taking so much and taking just the recommended dose just began making me severely drowsy."


"Well I was on contrave for 5 weeks, I did loose weight but wound up having to have gall bladder surgery because it gave me gallstones. I was miserable and tired on this medicine."


"I was dignosed in 2004 with RRMS. After several tries with meds, tysabri was the best. I have been on it now since 2008. MRI comes back no progression lesions seem to be shrinking. I love tysabri it does however make me more fatigue for up to two days after infusion and for the week prior to infusion."


"I had a dry spot just above my lip on the right side. After using biafine for two weeks it has cleared away."


"For me it lasts about 5 to 7 hours depending on what I am doing. It does help which is saying a lot for me as not much seems to help anymore. I am glad that I got the opportunity to use this. Thank you!"


"This medicine was horrible for me. I started off at a low dose. It gave me horrible anxiety, mood swings and horrifying negative thoughts. I would never take this medicine again."


"Spent the almost the full month on montelukast. Thought it was working ok, felt some sleepiness but was told that was normal. By the middle of the month I had experienced almost daily panics attacks and mood swings. By the end of the month depression arrived which got even darker. Felt like myself again about 3 days after stopping the dose. Anyone prescribed this should be aware of this possibility before they start, not by finding help online like I did. It can be helpful, but in my case was completely not worth it"


"I suffer from total insomnia. I was given Klonopin at first but it suddenly became ineffective. So I was put on Trazodone, 70 mgs one hour before bed time. I can rely on 6 hours of solid sleep with no or just a couple of awakenings. The drug kept working even during benzo withdrawal. The first week I took it my eyes were somehow dry, I could feel my blood pressure dropping while walking in the sun and a little hangover when awake. But the side effects disappeared soon. It even worked a little as antidepressant and I feel slightly more peaceful now.

I rely on this drug for sleeping at the moment."


"I give this a 10 for working. BUT WILL NOT TAKE AGAIN. I took it with a few hours of the first signs of a rash. 3x's a day for 10 days. SIDE EFFECTS NOT WORTH IT. I had nightmares, extreme irritability, felt depressed, nausea and vomiting. it hit hard and fast. felt depressed before I even took my 3rd pill.  I thought I'd try to stay with it and it would get better, I got worse. My very quick change in behavior started to affect loved ones. So I stopped taking it. I'd rather be in physical pain than the emotional turmoil I felt. I felt out of control of my own thoughts. last pill was taking at 6 pm. within 24 hours I felt 100 times better and happy and normal."


"HAVE PATIENCE!! I am not one to write reviews but I feel like I needed to as reading these are the only thing that encouraged me to stay on this cream. I am 28 and one day out of the blue, developed cystic acne around my chin and jaw line. The dermatologist suggested it was due to hormones and stress. She prescribed me trentenoin 0.025%. I started using it every night, but the dryness and peeling became too much, so I switched to every other night. The first 2 months were absolute hell. My face broke out more than ever in places it never did before. Every morning I woke up, I would have 1-2 new cysts. I am on week 10 and am finally starting to see an improvement. It gets better, just stay patient!!"


"I'm due for my second shot next week. I'm very torn about getting it. When I got the shot, I didn't have any side effects. (at first) Every month since the shot I bleed for about 3 weeks straight. It really bothers me. One of the main reasons I got on it was to try to help my periods. Just makes them worse!"


"I've been irregular for years now, constipated off and on all of the time. It's been a few days since I had a bowel motion. Took the cherry magnesium citrate at 6:45pm tasted like cherry vinegar. I was instructed to drink lots of water after drinking the magnesium and by 7:35 I was not feeling good. I thought I was going to throw up for sure so I went to the bathroom and had a bowel movement. Once the "blockage" was released it just kept coming and then sure enough I threw up too! Single worst experience throwing up in my entire life, the magnesium really burned, but at least I'm not constipated anymore."


"I've been taking Contrave for about 2 weeks.  I started with 2 in the morning and 2 in the evening. I've lost about 6 pounds.  Food is of no interest to me, I have no appetite and I have to remind myself to eat something.
This morning for the first time I experienced nausea, it went away after about 30 minutes. I also have the dry mouth effect.
Constipation seems to be an issue.  3 days since my last BM, I'm thinking I'd be down 9 pounds if I could just poop!"


"Took this pill for about two months then stopped immediately as I saw hives and started losing patches of my hair. I'm 21 and now I'm super self conscious. Heading to the Dr tomorrow."


"I had my IUD put in about 2 hours ago, so this is going to be based off that experience. Also I'm 20 and never had a child. I hadn't gotten my period yet, and I was worried that this would make the pain worse, but it didn't at all! The only part that bothered me was the clamp on my cervix, that pinched at first and then just felt like a mild cramp. I didn't even realize he was measuring my uterus until the dr. asked if it hurt. Then he actually put the IUD in and again I barely felt it. I felt better once the clamp was taken off but slowly started to get cramps. Now I'm home laying in bed with a heating pad with some cramps. Everyone is different but to anyone thinking of getting one don't be scared of the pain, because I didn't feel any!"


"I've been on this birth control for 4 years now and love it! No crazy side effects, and light periods."


"Whenever I took a single tablet I got awful heartburn."


"I just started on this medication today I'm 29 5'6" 205 lbs I recently had a beautiful baby girl in August. More than any other reason I want to lose some weight to be healthy for my daughter. I took the pill at 9 am and incorporating a strict diet. I am feeling some nausea, dizziness and a slight headache so I'm hoping that with some otc meds to counteract the side effects this will work. I will update."


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"I have been taking Loestrin 24 for a year now, and have to say that it is amazing. I'd been through three birth control pills before this one, which all lead to serious infections and had little effect on my extreme PMS symptoms. Since starting Loestrin, I have had shorter, lighter, predictable periods. To have one last for more than four days is rare, and I am able to continue my active lifestyle which was inhibited by unbearable cramps that would keep me in bed for several days before. I have not experienced any weight gain as a side effect of this medication. However, I did, and continue to, notice a change in mood on my "off" days, which can be best described as generally sad and down."


"I took methotrexate for a while without much benefit. Once I started the Humira in combination with methotrexate, I noticed a huge change. I didn't have any pain or stiffness. It has been great! I haven't had any side effects. Just make sure you double check your prescription, once I accidentally got the syringes instead of the pens. Oops! The syringes are much more difficult."


"The first time I took this I got a severe panic attack. It felt like I couldn't breathe, my heart was racing and chest hurt. It did nothing for the pain or any of the other things associated with migraines. I did try it once more, as per my Dr, and it happened all over again. Maxalt is what I use now."


"I took it for 3 months straight. During the 1st month, my hot flashes reduced, by month 3, it seemed like it wasn't helping with the hot flashes much, but I noticed a positive side effect. My overall outlook on life was so much better. Little things that once got on my nerves, slid off my back like a ducks. I asked for something different (grass is greener syndrome) because I wanted more.More hot flash reduction, less anxiety. When I stopped I realized I'd made a terrible mistake. Is been 2 weeks and I'm ready to kill somebody.Moody? Yes? Irritable? Yes.  Sweating profusely? Yes .I'm getting back on it today! !!!!"


"Got my IUD yesterday morning. Note: I did get prescribed a medicine to soften cervix. Procedure only took a few minutes, major pain came and went quickly. I'm used to bad menstrual cramps but this is next level. After the procedure I felt like using the restroom and I had HORRIBLE cramps for three hours, lost my breakfast. Afterwards the cramps came in waves. But it interrupted my sleep at 12 am and now it is almost 4 am. After two aspirins, three menstrual relief pills and a hot shower, the pain has not subsided. But my body is sensitive, don't let this scare you. There's a good chance it won't be like this for you. I still believe it was 100% worth it. 3 years of no pregnancy scares? Check."


"I have been on Cymbalta for about four months. My doctor switched me from Zoloft to Cymbalta after I continued to experience panic attacks. Fortunately, Cymbalta worked great! My panic attacks went away and my mood swings seemed to calm down. But, about a month ago I decided that I wanted to come off of Cymbalta because my husband and I are trying to get pregnant. That's when things went down hill. Instead of tapering off of the medicine (which is not what my doctor said I would have to do) I just stopped cold turkey. I began to experience severe headaches, insomnia, nausea, tingling in my hands and face, I also began to hallucinate and the worst part has been the brain zaps."


Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide

"I hope it can help you to choose to switch or not to this med..

I was on Atripla for 5 years (everything great but some common side effects like the alcohol feeling after 1 hour taking it). My doc told me there is a new one lighter for long time use and without neurological side effects, Genvoya.

First day (maybe because of the switch): nausea all night and vomit

First week: a really strong headache all day long and dizzy spells. And when someone use sarcasm for example I couldn't get it directly like my brain was so looow. Also to focus on a talk it was really hard.

I wasn't not me anymore.

So I told my doc and he said it's ok you tried enough you can restart Atripla from tonight and I REALLY prefere my 1 h drunk feeling than this all day!"


"I have been on many antidepressants, and Lexapro has easily been the best fit for me.  I have not yet noticed any side effects (I've been on it for two months) but my OCD symptoms have subsided and I am feeling much, much less anxious."


"Have been on Latuda (80 mg) for 3 months and it has done wonders for me.  I am primarily manic and Latuda has helped me greatly.  Much better than Seroquel and a whole bunch of others. Some mild nausea but if I take it with the 350 calories required this equates to no nausea.  still suffer from elevated anxiety but that's another issue."


"It took me a bit to find a birth control that worked for me, but out of them all, tri-cyclen lo was the worst experience. I noticed weight gain in my stomach in the first 2 weeks to the point where my jeans wouldn't fit. I thought to myself that if this is the only problem, I will work with it. I was wrong -over the first 2months I became frustrated over the smallest things, lost motivation to be active, and became depressed that I wouldn't want to see anyone. I would cry myself to sleep not understanding why.. this pill took over my body (emotionally)-I became a different person and everyone in my life noticed it too. Getting off this pill was the best decision I made."


"I don't think it works all that great. I don't feel any side effects."


"I was a Roxy (heroin) abuser for 2 yrs.  Made several attempts to quit cold turkey with NO luck and HELLACIOUS withdrawals. Desperate I did some research, made an appointment with local doctor and was inducted today at 15mg.  Some helpful/honest things I can share are...GOOD:  I feel amazing, shocked that it really works, zero cravings, but mostly happy I'm no longer a slave to Roxy's!  BAD: Not sure if my doctor shares same plan I have for wanting to ween off in 6-8 wks. No insurance and my doctor charges $500/month fee, plus taking (2) 8mg pills/day @ $16=$980/mo. Wish there was cheaper way but obviously compared to what I was spending I am saving money and most importantly MY LIFE."


"I have been on Trulicity for four months and could not be happier. My A1c has dropped from 8.1 to 6.0 and I have lost 16 pounds.  My first couple of shots made me fell a little blah the day of the shot but passed by the next day. Other than that and a curb in appetite I have had no other side effects."


"Excellent pain relief, but the side effects made it impossible to continue using it. My dosage was 10mcg. Severe hypersensitivity reactions within two weeks and had to go to ER three times and doctor twice, because of horrible allergic reactions: facial swelling, throat swelling and raw to the point of barely able to swallow and unable to speak, blood pressure and pulse skyrocketed, had to use Epi pen twice in 24-hours, scary. If a person doesn't have side effects with the patch, the pain relief is excellent. If a person has potentially life threatening side effects, as I did, the fact that the patch is providing pain relief is irrelevant."


"I have had Mirena for a year now and I love it. The only problem was the INCREDIBLE pain involved in insertion. It only lasted for a few hours and cramping for a couple of days. I have not had a period in 8 months and it is very easy to check that it is in place. When this one getts removed, I will definately get another one. My husband can sometimes feel it, but it doesn't bother him. This is the best thing ever."


"I am 23 years old and I got the Implanon inserted in October of 2009 and didn't experience any bleeding the first few months. Now, I have been spotting for the past 3 weeks and am experiencing EXTREME mood swings. It is taking a toll on my fiance and I am considering having it removed. I also am having slight and sudden pain from the rod of the Implanon. No weight gain or acne though. I used to use the Nuvaring. "


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"I had been constipated for roughly 4 days after quitting drinking this. I foolishly upped my fiber intake by way more than I should have and got myself backed up.
I went to the doctor and he prescribed me Go-Lytely, which is a terribly ironic name for such a medicine. I already have passed stools and feel a lot better. The taste is awful though, Its like lemonade made with one lemon, no sugar and salty well water."


"My first time taking it. I have complex partial seizures and my aura has changed to where I now have migraine headaches afterwards. We are doing test to rule out other problems but this medicine helped me more than anything so far. Still have that groggy feeling afterwards but I can deal with that. Just do not know how I can take it should I have to at work since I work in a call center 10 hours a day with constant calls."


"So far, my experience has been a good one.  This is my first time being on any medication and my biggest fear was the possible side effects.  I have had a slight headache (once or twice), and dizzy a few times.  I will take these side effects any day over some of the ones I've seen from other patients. Overall it has been a good experience!"


"I was prescribed this because my skin had gotten to the point where I was needing to wear thick makeup and hated looking in the mirror. I'd never suffered acne before just the occasional hormonal spot or 2 and then all of a sudden my skin went a bit mad. Tried drinking more, getting sun and cutting out dairy but the only thing that really worked was this. I will say it did show slight improvement the first 2-3 weeks but now after 2 months its unbelievable! I have confidence back to not need makeup anymore. It does dry out the skin so make sure to use moisturiser.
My only concern is what might happen when I stop using it..."


"I've been taking Belviq for over a year and have lost over 80lbs. I'm no longer taking my antidepressants either because I call it my little happy pill!  However they keep raising the price and I can no longer afford it.  I'm sick of drug companies and they games they play with people's lives!"


"This is my second week on Contrave.  I just upped my dosage yesterday to 2 pills daily.  So far, so good.  I have noticed that I don't focus on food as much.  I'm not constantly thinking what can I eat, when can I eat, what do I want ALL the time anymore.  It has really curbed my appetite and in fact, I remembered today at 3:00pm that I haven't eaten lunch and I was just starting to actually get a little hungry!  It's been a long time since I let my stomach decide it was time to eat instead of my mind.  I'm hoping to lose 50-60 lbs. with healthy eating, exercise and Contrave.  I finally feel like I'm not in this battle alone.  I've also noticed an increase in energy, but it doesn't make me jittery and I am very sensitive to most all meds."


"I have been on Ocella for 2 cycles and have experienced lighter periods and no side effects except a slight headache during menstruation.  My skin is slowly clearing (I had small bumps from hormones around my jawline).  I am concerned it has been changed from a generic per posts.  I just picked up at Walmart yesterday and paid $10 so I am confused....?"


"I am 50
Initially I tried it to fight depression and low energy. Hoped it would help me trim off 10 lbs without the need for a diet. At first it helped, but after a few months I started gaining weight and developed muscle fatigue. I literally weakened by about 20% These injections began having a negative effect on me for everything I hoped they would help. I am not taking another one."


"Xanax works almost immediately when I'm having a panic attack.  I have tried a lot of different "newer" antidepressants and they always have weird side effects. Then the doctor says to keep taking them for weeks to work. "


"Insertion was incredibly painful even with meds before hand. But it was quick. I have PCOS, I'm 41 and have been off balance hormonally and now I am feeling pretty great after a week with these hormones balancing me out. As for me, cramping, bloating and back pain are still there, although not as strong. Cervix is still a little raw but nothing some Motrin can't alleviate."


"While I've gotten very helpful joint pain and referred pain relief from other brands, the Mylan brand patches are a waste of time and money. The backing is thin but stiff and unsuitable for anything but a flat area, obviously they made the "adhesive" layer thin to cheap out on the amount of lidocaine and the difference in pain relief is immediately noticeable. And then they won't stick. The web site, but not the box, says to press on the patch for better stick, but then pretty much admits you will need tape.

I only am out a small copay but my insurer spent over $200 a box on this garbage. I'll have to get an exemption from the quantity limits to have another brand ordered. In the meantime, I hurt more than I should have to."


"This takes all the pain away. "


"I started out on Differin, Duac and an oral skin antibiotic, which improved my acne about 90%.  About 2 weeks ago, my dermatologist took me off the oral antibiotic and switched me over to just Atralin.  So far, I am breaking out again but I am hoping it is just the initial adjustment period causing it to do this (getting better before it gets worse).  I will give it another week or two and then I will probably go back in if it doesn't improve.  The upside is that it does not cause a lot of peeling or irritation, as did the other creams.  I have very sensitive and maturing skin so I thought this would be a great choice for me."


"This helped me very much. I have had a few side effects but other than that, my asthma didn't bother me much."


"This makes me feel hyper and relaxed at the same time, its great! I take 900× 3 times a day.
Love it so far. But I've only been taking it for about 4 weeks now. We'll see... "


"I was very skeptical taking this drug. I read a lot of reviews and was not sure I even wanted to start because of the side effects people were experiencing. However I have been unable to lose weight on my own. I was working out at least an hour a day mixing cardio and strength training 4-5 times a week. I was watching calories and did not see any significant weight loss over 3 months. So now I am trying this pill. I have only taken it 2 days but I already notice less desire to want to eat. I eat when I am hungry.  I finally feel like I am in control of food. I know it's only 2 days but it's a start."


"In 5 months, I gained 25lb. And my weight lost control. I had to stop taking this."


"I was on Tri-cylen Lo for almost 9 years and my doctor forced me to stop because my BP was high. I miss this pill so much. My periods were consistent down to a time of day. I never had any issues with this pill and now after 4 months on a "less harmful" pill my BP is higher and I'm miserable. Lifestyle choices got in the way - not this pill."


"I've been a chronic migraine sufferer my entire life. Literally, I even had migraines as a young child, which my neurologist informed me was very rare?.. I was diagnosed with chronic complicated migraine averaging 20 plus headache days a month. id get migraine attacks where I'd repeatedly get slammed with migraines lasting up to 15 days where I couldn't function in a row. She put me on verapramil twice a day which helped slightly for a few months then did nothing so she put me on the amitriptyline a few days ago. I started at 25 mg at night and in a few days up to 50mg. It does help me sleep.. and my migraines today are substantially less. Hoping it keeps getting better!"


"Was in remission when I began entyvio, within 90 days I began to become jaundice, it caused severe problems with my eyesight even having bile drain from tear ducts, massive bile fluid retention, changes in liver function, unexplained abscesses, acute disease progression requiring hospitalizations, corrective surgeries. Since I have discovered new safety guidelines have been released which Takeda pharmaceutical hid, and failed to inform patients or doctors that fistulizing patients are NOT suitable candidates for this drug, and as of Dec 2016, the maker and the FDA have not made this information public as company stock would plummet.
This drug is extremely dangerous and was fast tracked by the FDA due to the companies financial crisis.."


"I have had rheumatoid arthritis for three years. It came on overnight and totally overwhelmed me in pain. Thanks to a great doctor I was immediately referred to a Rheumatolgist who started me on methotrexate(weekly), prednisone(daily) and Humira every two weeks. My doses of Prednisone was gradually reduced and I have now been off totally for 6 months. I went from 20mg of Methotrexate weekly to zero now. Humira is the only medicine being taken weekly and even though stiffness and swelling have returned to some degree I am still great compared to where I started. Side effects include higher liver enzymes and daily itching outbreaks. Otherwise, if I can remain at this level for another 30 yrs. I'll be fortunate. "


"I inserted this around 12am. It is now 4:55am and I am awake when I have to be at work by 7:00am. I've been awake all night and can't go to sleep because it feels like there are a million spiders having a disco in my vagina. I don't feel the burning that the other reviews say, just intense itching. Like so intense it feels like they come in little shock waves! I'm in the bathtub now because that normally helps but right now it's still annoying me. I was on day like 4 of my YI before I decided to buy the insert. Normally my YI go away on there own because I typically get them around my period due to the hormone imbalances, and this was seemed to be going away, right up until I inserted the cream"


"This birth control is HORRIBLE. Every negative thing that people have been saying is true for me, besides the positive things (but everybody's bodies are different). I have NEVER had acne before taking this medicine and now my skin is horrible, my sex drive is lower, I've been super sensitive to everything and I cry almost every day about literally nothing. I also gained 10 pounds in the 3.5 months I've been taking it. I'm getting a new prescription ASAP!"


"The first month was great aside from acne and stomach cramps. The second month was horrible.  On top of the acne and stomach cramps, I was very sensitive during intercourse, I was unable to sleep and had horrible dreams every night.  I also became manic-depressive, more so on the depressed side.  I did gain a little extra weight but not too much."


"I started Saxenda 2 weeks ago. The only side effect I have had is being tired all the time. I have lost 6 lbs with no exercise,  but now that my kids are back at school I'll be going to the gym.
I find that I am not hungry for like 3 days, by the 4th day I am starving. I will be starting 1.8 in 2 days so hopefully that will stop the every couple day hunger."


"I've been taking Microgestin for almost a year now. It has been great at preventing pregnancy. The first three months I got mood swings bad, but now it works great! Absolutely love the pill!"


"I have been on orlistat for 2 weeks and already I have lost 10 lbs! It takes a few days to know what you can and can't have...trust me you will too! Ha! The only 'side effect' I've had was loose stools at quite short notice (but enough notice to get to the bathroom) and this was only because I had a small slice of birthday cake. Otherwise I haven't experienced any grim 'side effects' You definitely have to change your eating habits though. Looking forwards to my next lot off my doctor."


"I was diagnosed with GAD/Depression 2 and a half years ago.  I was having severe anxiety/panic attacks and I completely lost my appetite. I was given generic Lexapro (escitalopram 20mg).  I took it for a year and weaned off successfully.  After a year of being off of it, my anxiety returned.  I went back on the escitalopram 20mg 15 days ago. First week was tough.. insomnia, feeling wired, then extreme fatigue and headaches. Those have subsided except I'm still a little fatigued. I don't think I will stop taking Lexpro ever again."


"I had my Skyla put in January 20, 2017 and the process was extremely painful. I had to see two doctors before the second one got it in and I cried the whole time. It was very intense cramping for the process and 5 hours after. I only had it one month because of the extremely bad mood swings and irritability. I was crying constantly and got mad about everything. My boyfriend could feel it every time we had sex and it was uncomfortable, sometimes even painful. The removal was fast and only 30 seconds of cramping. By that evening my mood was already back to normal. I hear it's great for a lot of people, I think I just didn't react well to the type of hormone and the intensity of it."


"Sarafem should be in the water. Have suffered from depression my whole life. Never knew how bad it was until I started to take Sarafem. Started at 20mg I am at 40mg today. Have tried to decrease dose or come off completely, usually blaming weight gain & tiredness on it, but it was not worth it. Very little weight gain and my tiredness never went away. I have been on Sarafem for over 10 years. If anything it saved my marriage! Take each night before bed & have the script written for the brand name...there is a difference!"


"Makes me feel very moody and sensitive, my husband and I fight all the time. When we got married I felt so much in love but know not sure about it. He said I changed a lot after having our baby. So not sure if the IUD is making me feel that way. I feel so bad because I get mad very easy for little things and I feel like I am loosing my husband. Of course that he doesn't want to wear his ring makes me think things but he said that he is not use to wear rings and I always wear mine. I cook breakfast every single day, cook lunch for us to take it to work since we do not have to much money and sometimes I feel that he doesn't really appreciate it! Do laundry, clean and he doesn't really help me much and he doesn't see it. Not sure what to think"


"I have had the implant since April of 2015. I have had my period the ENTIRE time except for three months when they put me on the pill to try and regulate it,as soon as i was done with the pill my period returned. I have also noticed more acne. I used to have completely clear skin prior,I would very seldom get a pimple and if I did it would clear quickly,  now its a nonstop battle between acne and menstruation.  I would not recommend the implant to my worst enemy."


"I have been on Contrave for a month and a half. Started off taking 1 pill and I felt fine. So 5 days into it I bumped up to 2 pills. Still felt fine. My appetite got less and my cravings for sweets did too. Once I started taking 4 pills is when this headache started. And it has not gone away. Every single day I have the most pounding headache. I've tried taking Advil/Tylenol to get rid of it but nothing works. I go to bed with it and wake up with it. I have done no exercise but still lost 15 lbs since starting Contrave but it is getting to the point where is this headache worth it? My doctor seems to think it will subside. I have started my second bottle and have just began to space my pills out. I hope things start to change."


"I have been taking 50mg of Zoloft (generic) for almost a week now and have noticed increased fatigue and little to no difference in my mood. I am constantly tired and indifferent to everything, though I do realize it takes time for the medicines to kick in.  I was on Paxil for a month beforehand and felt no effect.  Hopefully Zoloft will do the trick. "


"I have posted early before about my 1st & 2nd week using Retin A 0.025 cream. My 3rd week was much better than my second week, some of my acne stared to calm down and my face felt less bumpy. During this week I started to use the cream 4 times a week because my cheeks were hurting. My 4th week was the most improvement. I started to use the cream every night again since my face had stop hurting. During the 4th week most of my pimples disappeared and my skin felt smoother, I still had some pimples popping up but not as much. Now my cheeks are pretty smooth with a couple pimples but my cheeks are really red from the scars that were left behind from the pimples. I'm hoping they will slowly fade later. Will keep updating!"


"My psychiatrist had me on 2mg Xanax IR as needed daily. I have severe anxiety and had tried Ativan, Klonopin, Valium, ect. None of them seemed to work. Finally, I found that Xanax did. Unfortunately, Xanax isn't a long-acting drug. I was finding that being on such a high dose of IR that I was having to take it even when I didn't need it for anxiety but just to keep from having withdrawals. I was miserable until I was prescribed 2mg Xanax XR twice daily. It does pretty well to control my severe anxiety, racing thoughts, and OCD! I do still take 1mg Xanax IR as needed if I'm having a hard day with my anxiety or if I have a panic attack. All in all, I recommend trying this medication for treatment of moderate to severe anxiety disorders."


"I didn't read any reviews on the product until after I had already inserted it, but my friend was just talking about how she used it so I trusted it to work. I was laying in bed on my phone during the time that I read everyone saying how painful montistat was and at that time I didn't feel anything. about an hour later I started to feel a little discomfort, and as the night went on (I was out and about) the burning started. I came home later that night, took a hot bath and went to sleep. the hot bath made the discomfort go away and by the time I woke up I felt no pain or itching. so basically, I don't reccomend taking this at any the other than when you are sleeping. I'm sure I would've slept through the pain otherwise. the product works !"


"I was taking Levothyroxin 50mcg for the past 3 months. My initial tsh was 13 when I started  Levo;  within 2 months my tsh dropped to 2.5.  Although my levels were normal, I continued to have some fatigue, sleepy upon waking, night sweats, facial flushing, anxiety, and horrible brain fog. I decided to try my sample of Synthroid 50mcg and within a week, the brain fog, night sweats and sleepiness were gone!  I wake up with the most energy I have ever had!  I am still experiencing some anxiety  and facial flushing which we are monitoring but overall Synthroid is working for me! I am 32 y o and 9 months post partum. I also take my dose at nights, hours after dinner"


"I am a 69 year old female with extensive family history of vision loss from wet AMD.  I was diagnosed with bilateral dry AMD at age 55.  In March 2017 I noticed distortion and smudging in the right eye. I immediately sought treatment and was administered Eylea. I have now had 3 monthly injections.  The macular edema has subsided and the leakage has stopped.  I am now scheduled for injections at 8 week intervals. The injection procedure is painless, however once the numbing medication wears off the discomfort is intense for approx. 6 hours.  I manage the pain with ice packs, one hydrocodone tablet and a long nap.  I am cautiously optimistic that the Eylea medication will protect me from the same fate of my numerous relatives who were blind."


"Estring is great. I have previously tried Premarin and Estrace cream and Vagifem tablets without success. Estring is not messy and you don't even have to think about it. It provides the necessary hormones to relieve the other symptoms without other issues."


"This is my 3rd time using these pills.  The first time was in 2012, I lost roughly 35 lbs.  I started again about 2 months ago. I kept the weight off, for about 4 years then got too comfortable and gained weight so here I am.   Along with everyone else, when I first took an entire pill I too thought I was going to die.  LOL funny but not funny.  I started breaking the pill in half & I had no more issues.  I DO NOT recommend taking these pills on an empty stomach. Eat first, take with WATER no caffeinated beverages or juice.  Drink at least 16 ounces of water with it and you more than likely will not have anymore side effects.  I feel completely normal when taking the pill as mentioned above.  Hope this helps!"


"Sertraline has helped with my mood swings and unwanted thoughts. I take 50 mg and can instantly feel if I miss my dosage. I would like to ween off but have too much going on that I don't think I can handle alone. Reasons I want to stop is memory loss, difficulty focusing, even struggle with people's names and I gain 20 lbs. For now the results outweigh the side effects but I'm hopeful I can get to a better place soon so I can safely stop."


"I'm prescribed 1mg of Xanax as needed. If I ever feel very anxious and take Xanax, my anxiety level tunes down to a 1. I'm almost too relaxed. However, Xanax can be very habit forming, so only take your dose."


"This is the first birth control I've ever been on and it works great. I've been on it for about 6 months. My period only last 5 days now, with no spotting whatsoever. I've had NO abnormal bleeding - however when I'm on my period the first day, my cramps hurt a little more than usual. My minimal acne is about the same, but during the first few months I noticed that Aviane cleared my skin up quite well. During my periods when I stop taking Aviane, my acne might flare up a bit. Some days my mood swings get worse; I find myself angrier at small things or I get depressed for no reason. It's not a big deal to me. My weight also stayed about the same - I've lost almost 3 pounds, but during the first few weeks of taking Aviane I was hungry a lot."


"Post Flat foot reconstruction. 14 wks. Post surgury, I am still experiencing extreme life altering pain. Second day on this medication showing no relief and must still put on my boot to help control the extreme pain. I have had a bout of hives blisters and rashes due to not being prescribe a effective nerve blocking pain. My surgeon is allowing me to remain in brutal pain."


"I've only been on trinessa lo for about a week and a half but ever since I started my mostly clear skin has exploded with acne so I'm stopping before it gets worse :/"


"I have taken Adderall for over 6 yrs now. At first it was the best!  All my problems were solved. Higher concentration, longer attention span, lower appetite, more sociable.  It was awesome. But over the years the side effects have caught up to me.  Increased sweating, higher pulse rate, higher blood pressure, lower quality of sleep, dazed. My shoulder muscles are so tense all the time its almost painful.  I'm prescribed 60mg a day, and that used to be great, but now if I take more than 30 mg my sleep quality suffers to the point where I'm a zombie the next day.  Then I have to take more to feel normal, then I can't sleep again the next night.  But if I don't take it, I'm completely useless for about 4 days.  Therefore, I can't stop taking it."


"Taken for 3 months and restless legs syndrome gone except twice."


"This medication calmed down the inflamation in psoriasis. I was so pleased with the results. After about two weeks of twice daily use, my skin appeared to be getting back to normal; however, I will be starting on Stelara because Humira was ineffective. I can see that all the psoriasis medications are individualized to each person."


"wow is all I have to say. Anyone who has cold sore know the minute it happens your worried how big how long. I was driving home from work Monday at 6 pm felt the tingle freaked out took the valtrex and again in the morning. I was worried cause it did seem to grow. But by the end of Tuesday it was not as bad as it would have been. Next morning I was shocked. Normally waiting for that blisters and gross that you know comes. But it was flat. No blister it seemed to stop all production. Yes what's there is healing but wow it's basically at the end of a cold sore. Not where it should be like the beginning. I will keep this on hand always. Amazing. I am so happy."


"If you're ever on antibiotics, it's best to take a probiotic to help with stomach upset. However, I read you should take them as far away from your dose of antibiotic as possible. So, if you have to take it twice a day: take the Bactrim at breakfast and dinner. Then take the probiotics directly between at around lunch time. Taking any antibiotics with food also helps. Certain antibiotics have different food instructions so ask your pharmacist. I'm currently on Bactrim for a urinary tract infection, but I also have an infected hair that's been causing me a lot of pain in my groin so I'm hoping this will help there as well."


"My experience has been horrible. I have taken Loestrin brand for years and I have never had breakthrough bleeding with other BCs until now. I am halfway through my 3rd pack and I came back on a week after my cycle stopped. I am extremely heavy and it's worst than my normal period. I am going back to the doctor this week."


"This pill definitely doesn't work for me. I have been bleeding for 3 weeks now & I am nausea mostly everyday. Some days worse then others."


"I've suffered from depression/social anxiety for years. After a recent breakup, my depression spiraled out if control. My doc put me on Remeron for about a month which did nothing
Except help me sleep. In the past I've taken: Prozac,
Paxil, Zoloft, Wellbutrin,
Lexapro and Buspar. I was just prescribed 20mg Celexa a week ago and WOW-the constant racing cynical voices have been silenced-instead of picturing worst case scenarios I'm picturing best case scenarios-I haven't felt this "at peace" feeling for SO LONG. I'm excited, because the dark cloud is lifting more by the day. I haven't experienced any side effects."


"Advair helped me breathe better for the first 2-3 days. Then my chest would start tightening within an hour of when I was to take it. It seemed that my dependence was growing. Between that and the panic attacks, I've discontinued Advair and gone back to Ventolin HFA."


"I have been taking Lexapro (10 mg) for three months now.  The first month, I had side effects such as extreme tiredness and nausea, then heartburn later but after a few weeks, those things got better and the medication has really helped my depression and anxiety.  Everyone encouraged me to see it through and not stop.  I'm so glad they did!  I feel almost normal again.  I still get tired sometimes and do have the occasional bout of nausea but that's easy to live with knowing that I can laugh again and my family sees a happier wife and mom.  Also, I'm finding that taking a couple of teaspoons of apple cider vinegar chased with a glass of water every day has seemed to help with the heartburn."


"I am tired and dizzy with this medicine. "


"I don't have melanoma but was approved for the trial 2B of Zelboraf due to my BRAF mutation ( I have Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma, unresectable, BRAF mutation ) Scans showed a depreciation in size but I couldn't stay on the study or drug due to the effects.  I was severely nauseous, had and still do haave horrible ugly painful and itchy raised skin lesions that I am still getting after 3 months off of the drug.  I was incapacitated and in bed.  Titrated down twice didn't change anything.  I was immobilized, felt a severe malaise, could barely get out of bed and months later I am still recovering from the effects of taking the drug.  I was pulled from the study by my oncologist due to the toxicity.  This was very disappointing as it affected me as badly as Folfironox; its chemo in a pill. Too bad, really."


"I have been on Prozac for about one month.  I feel like I am able to function again. The only issue I have is that I have no interest in sex and I have gained quite a bit of weight."


"Really works, also stopped headaches that I have had for 10 years. Down side on libido - haven't had erection since taking it."


"I've been on this for a little over a year (it just came on the market in the summer of 2007), and I have had no problems with it whatsoever.  No breakthrough bleeding, no spotting, no periods (unless I missed more than a pill, then I had some light spotting).  I've had so many problems with other birth controls, ranging from Depo, to the patch, to the ring, to 13 different types of pills, and I finally found one that worked for me!"


"I was taking Zyrtec, Benadryl, Benadryl gel and Pepcid for hives. Nothing got them under control until I tried Allegra. I am amazed my doctor did not suggest I try it. I had a week of steroids which worked but the hives came back once I finished them and the doctor would not give me more (not that I want more) I was miserable--now it's tolerable. Still have no idea what caused the hives. I am 53 and have never had a hives outbreak like this."


"While the medicine itself worked for my fibromyalgia the side effects made my decision to stop taking the medication.  I can't continue to have these side effects so on to looking for another way to help the fibromyalgia."


"I've never written a review on anything really, but I thought it was important in this case.  I've been dealing with Gout for probably 15 years. I was essentially given 2 choices, go on Allopurinol and hopefully prevent myself from getting flare-ups.  However, I'd have to take a pill every day, and this medication has upset my stomach in the past.  Option 2 is to treat a flare-up when it happens with medication, and I went this route, colcichine being the medication to treat this.  The problem is it never seems to work, and I recently had an awful bout of Gout.  I was given prednisone, and it really worked miracles.  I was probably about 70% better after 1 full day, and now almost 100% after 3 days.  I'm beyond happy about this medication!"


"For me it doesn't work, not even in one single hair of my face, darker or lighter. I'm using for one month and half and no results till now. What a waste of money"


"I like this. It's the only thing that's ever worked for me."


"My 13-year old son is ADHD and has oppositional defiance disorder. He takes Adderall for his ADHD and 4 months ago we added Intuniv. He complains of being tired and he is only on 1 mg of the Intuniv. I have concerns because he is becoming increasingly aggressive and emotional. I do not know if this is a side effect of Intuniv. I'll be taking him back to the doctor and I don't think we'll be continuing the Intuniv."


"After being in the Military many years, I have been through a lot. I have severe fatigue. I pushed myself in the past to the point of falling asleep while standing. Just pushing myself because it's not fun being fatigued, and on the couch, sleeping tired, etc. I also deal with a lot of pain, Blown disc: back, neck and past surgeries on top of it all, and more. And that alone will wear on ones mind to fight it off. This is only my second day taking Nuvigil, so far I have noticed more mental concentration, and sensory perception: eye-sight, hearing, smell, and taste. I am sure more is still to come. Right now I can not fully rate Nuvigil because of my short duration of taking this medicine.
As of now I am basically still fatigued physically."


"I've had gout and now tophus gout for 13 years. My UA is normally 10.8. With Uloric, Probenecid, and Colcrys - the combination of all three meds brings the UA down to 4.8 - great for getting rid of the tophi.

Having a lot of insurance problems as they will not approve Uloric. They keep saying that they have not received the doctor's faxes - though we have proof that they have received them, etc. so much for coverage of the elderly."


"Before I begin I want to explain that I am 18 and I have NEVER had unprotected sex (until this time) and never used a contraception pill. I had unprotected sex on August 29 and again on August 30, he did not cum in me but I was very scared about precum and skeptical whether or not he might of pulled out on time and some of it might of gotten in me. He told me he was 80% sure he didn't, but that wasn't enough for me. On August 30, I took Aftera about 3hrs after having intercouse. The symptoms were crazy, I had cramps, dizziness, nausea and I began spotting which scared the heck out of me about 3 days before I got my period. But I got my period on Sep 18 on time!"


"Update:  Started with the low dose on 7/14/14 for two weeks and moved to the higher does thereafter.  Have been on Qsymia since that time and it is now 9/9/14 and I have lost 21 lbs.  57 year old woman, 5' 6".  Doing well and want to keep going.  Hoping to lose 50 lbs. by the end of the year."


"The medication worked well for 6 months with no sexual side effects. However, after that, I have noticed that Trintellix not effective as used to be and I dealt with low libido. Once I stopped the medication, my sexual desire was back.  Overall, the medication deserves a trial especially if your insurance covers it. Good luck every one."


"I have been on this pill for 2 months. The first month was ok. I didn't feel any different beside slight water gain. My first period did not come until the 4th day on the placebo pill. The 2nd month I had nipple tenderness every single day, which sucks because it hurts when I work out. My period did not come until the 3rd day on the placebo pill. I would say it is a good contraceptive besides the nipple tenderness. I had no other side effects. I am most likely switching to a different contraceptive due to the nipple tenderness."


"I have had RA since 1987 and tried pretty much every drug and biologic out there. After a few weeks on Simponi  (2011) I swore that I was completely cured of my RA. Unfortunately the manufacturer does not give financial assistance to people on Medicare so I had to get off the best drug that ever worked and have been deteriorating ever since. Shame on Johnson & Johnson for not having compassion on patients who can't afford their drug.
BIG DRUG COMPANIES!!!"


"I was very sceptical that an anti-depressant would help with my persistent burning mouth syndrome. My symptoms were severe, burning tongue, roof of the mouth, and throat. After many tests and no results, my doctor suggested amitriptyline. It worked almost immediately, and after two weeks, almost all the pain is gone.

The side effects are minimal, dry mouth and disturbed dreams which seem to have diminished after a month or so. It's worth it for me."


"I've had chronic constipation for as long as I can remember.  Tried eating more fiber and drinking more water and that just makes things worse.  Prescribed the 145 and took it in the morning.  Nothing for the first 4 days then remembered my doc said that some of her patients had better luck taking it at night.  It worked great then.  Some times I have  diarrhea but not always.  The only downside is unpredictability.  I will take this over constipation any day.  Other then diarrhea, I have no side affects.  So give it a try at night if you aren't having luck in the morning."


"One pill makes me sick more than 24 hours regardless of diet and is generally ineffective for pain. Nausea and lack of pain relief was so bad, had to get something that does not cause debilitating nausea, pain relief was not noticeable at all."


"I had Mirena inserted 9 months ago, and it has been the worst experience. This IUD will exacerbate stress, and I have periods for 10  days every month! I also noticed others were mentioning pain during intercourse and lack of libido: Totally!!!!!!! It is awful! I have no desire or energy, and when we do, I have pain in my lower abdomen in certain positions. As for acne, it has increased! I haven't experienced any issues with weight, although I haven't been actively trying to lose, and I have a fast metabolism. I have spoken to others who are taking it, and 1/8 people I spoken to kept it in after a year. They also mentioned panic attacks, severe depression, and lack of energy... "mood changes" don't take if u already have anxiety issues!"


"I'm a 19 year old girl who after a pregnancy scare, decided to go on birth control. I was nervous getting back on it since I was on B-Yaz before and it was horrible for me. I got on this in late March and I haven't had much issue at all. I have diagnosed depression and anxiety, and haven't had an issue with it getting any worse. I have gained a little weight, but it's probably my eating habits and not the pill. My periods are one day of spotting, two regular days (only have to change my pad every 8 hours really) and another 2 days where I just wear a liner. My husband and I have been having completely unprotected sex except for the pill since, and have had no issues with the protection. Cramps are almost non-existent. Been great."


"I started taking this 2 months ago. I'm sexually active, but it was mainly for cramps and heavy bleeding. I had heavy bleeding the first month every other week, but now my period comes for a day or two (it was 3 days when I wasn't on Birth Control). My cramping was horrible ever since I first started my period at 10. I was in the ER every month. Now I've never been better. The only thing that I have a problem with is mood swings. I take EPO regularly to help it. I love this pill!"


"Got MoviPrep for my colonoscopy. Followed instructions for first dose and felt it an hour after. I set up my station in the toilet and was on the toilet until 3 hours 40 mins after. I still ran to the bathroom for less frequent intermittent water poop urges. From the first dose, I knew I would get zero sleep that night. I only did half of the second dose because if I took the whole dose I would be crapping my pants in the taxi on my way to appointment.

I started second dose at 1 am and got no sleep until 5:30am since I kept drinking water. That was a mistake because the more I drank the more I pooped out. I was cursing my doctor for giving me Moviprep but I'm glad this is all over."


"AMAZING, AMAZING.
Ditch the antibiotics and start this treatment. Your skin will get worse over about 4 weeks before it gets better. I have pustular rosacea so it has certainly helped the bumps and lumps (I also use it as a spot treatment for bad ones on top of the once daily application) I also suggest researching "Oregano Oil" for rosacea - I'm taking this internally at the same time - but have got rid of the antibiotics after 10 months of use - hooray!"


"I was prescribed Celestone for persistent and painful dermatitis of the hands. The condition had proven resistant to topical treatment over a number of years. I am a Crohn's patient, and I have since seen a report that dermatitis is sometimes a consequence of having Crohn's Disease. Treating the dermatitis systemically, rather than topically, produced almost immediate results. (I was taking a minimum dose of Celestone). In addition, my Crohn's symptoms disappeared during the course of steroid therapy for dermatitis and for some time after discontinuing.

A side effect was a reduced bone density which has since been reversed."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"Having done this before I can say I wasn't looking forward to doing it again. I refused one appointment because they wanted me to drink a gallon of prep. Nope, not gonna do it. Suprep is bad enough.
This time however I did things a little different. I squeezed the juice from half a lemon into a small glass and set it aside. I mixed the prep with chilled water. I then plugged each nostril with a big enough piece of wet paper towel that I couldn't breathe through. Mixed the prep with chilled water and split it into 3 portions. Completely down one portion without breathing and take a small sip of lemon juice swirling it around. Do that with the rest of the prep and wash it all down with water. It really wasn't so bad this time. Do-able anyway."


"I've had Meniere's since before I got out of the Navy, but was diagnosed with it a year later. The shunt operation didn't work nor did acupuncture, herbs, anything. I turned to diazepam as the last resort.  It worked like a miracle.  I've been on it now for over 30 years.  Unfortunately, the disease has disabled me to where I can't work. Now, VA has decided to discontinue it for me.  Not because it works, but because it's Valium. That's all. My advice: stay with a doctor who understands the nature of the disease."


"Tylenol with Codeine #3 does nothing for me.. plain aspirin is more effective. I have been prescribed Codeine several times, many times even, over my lifetime, and each time. It seems as if I took nothing at all. I don't know why, but I just shake my head and even laugh, when they prescribe it.. After trying it yet again, thinking it was just a mistake, or they made it better.. again, it does absolutely nothing to relieve pain. I take several of them, and usually about halfway through the prescription, given me by the doctor, I switch to plain aspirin, to get some relief from pain."


"I took this birth control about a month ago, and at first I loved it. I was spotting for about a week after I got it and then I stopped for maybe a month... 11 days ago I started spotting a brown color period blood.. No it's very prominent heavy and red. I've been on this period for 12 days now and I'm sick of it! I'm very moody and ALWAYS hungry. Always tired and always have headaches. I'm never irritable and this is not me. I've gained 4 pounds .. And yeah this medicine helps prevent pregnancy but only because you can't have Sex. Your always bleeding an moody! Who wants to have sex under those predicaments! I would never recommend this medicine to anyone ! An I sure am never ever getting it again!"


"Horrible Staph Infection was (and still is) attacking my nose. I waited a weeks before I saw a doctor, this was dumb, but I am uninsured.  She prescribed this medicine for 14 days (twice daily) and Bacitracin ointment. The Doctor also tested this medicine with a culture from my nose and she told me that this will kill the type of Staph I have (and it was a normal variety, not MRSA).  However, after the 14 days my nose was still somewhat infected.  Follow up visit with same doctor that week where she just prescribed the same stuff again, and it produced the same results. I am now working on my FOURTH 14 day supply of this antibiotic, and the infection is still holding ground. "


"I started taking phentermine, and it did give me headaches and shaking, but I found if I break the pill in half, I don't have the bad side effects.  I also have lost about 17 lbs. In the last 30 days.  So it is working went from 201 to 184.  I wish everyone the best of luck.  BTW I did not change my diet or exercise plan.  My doctor will only put me on this for 21 days. Because after that time it stops working.  So I take a half a pill everyday every other month.  I have lost about 50 lbs altogether on this in the last 6 months doing it this way."


"70 mg worked great for hot flashes but sexual side effects were a problem. Reduced down to 37.5 mg and that helped.  Still have a few hot flashes but they are tolerable. This med is also used off label to help chronic back pain which I have.  Helps uplift your mood too."


"Started on Metrondizole 400mg 3 times a day to treat ?PID/ BV. Since taking this my original stomach pressure/pains and fever have gone. However, I now feeling dizzy, nauseous and have a sore tongue. Started it on Tuesday so only have 2 more days to go thank goodness!! Has any one else experienced the dizziness and nausea?"


"When I first started Aubagio, I had almost instant panic attacks that my Dr. And pharmacist said, were not from Aubagio, but every night after I had taken it for months about 15 minutes in I would have the most intense panic attacks that had lasted six months my attacks still lasted after that not as severe but still every day until I just quit it 3 months ago. I also had severe stomach ache, flushing, incredibly high blood pressure, hair thinning, I am feeling now it did help me with energy, I wasn't sure if it was Aubagio or an anti depressants that was helping me and the burning sensation is back in my body. My doctor is going to be upset I have not seen him since I quit, I just can't handle the fear in panic attacks and the blood pressure"


"This pill has been great. It keeps my period very regulated and I went up a cup size within the first couple months. I have suffered from moderate acne since I was a teenage and since taking the pill, my face is completely clear! I will occasionally get a pimple around the time of my period, but NOTHING like I had before. It is magic! The nausea was mild-moderate during the first few months and I still occasionally feel mildly nauseous (nothing unmanageable, though). My appetite has changed, as well (I don't crave sugar as often as I used to). I feel like it helps stabilize my mood in general, as well, but I do cry more often than I used to (during period time). All in all, great method!"


"I've tried many, many different medicines for my nerve pain. Finally after being put on Cymbalta for my depression, I noticed that my nerve pain was not near as bad as it was before. I'm overwhelmed with my results. Almost to tears, of joy, instead of tears of pain! Thank you!"


"I had my Mirena put in about 3-4 months ago. I have few very tolerable symptoms, which was awesome because I had horrible symptoms on the pill. I had lost 10lbs prior to Mirena, but gained the 10 back. Not sure if IUD or diet affected that. I get a few blemishes more than normal, but nothing too noticeable. It hurt a bit when they were placing it but was definitely worth it. I had my period for the 1st month, then have had light spotting once a month. I still get minor menstrual cramps though. Overall, I am very pleased with this method because I am too busy to remember a pill everyday and I don't feel comfortable wearing patches or rings."


"I'm 16 years old with no kids. The insert of the Mirena was very painful, and I mean so painful that I teared up and felt very dizzy after. I have used birth control pills in the past for heavy bleeding and cramping but I got break through bleeding. The first day of getting it inserted was probably the worst day, now I'm just spotting! But I do recommend this device to other teens/women who have heavy periods!"


"I've been taking this for a month, I've never had acne before and now I do, I get really depressed and have breakdowns, I've been spotting for almost two weeks, and I've put on weight that is hard to lose!!!! I have stomach cramps every few days and sometimes really bad migraines, I hate these pills!!"


"I have used Requip for several years for Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, and couldn't do without it.  If I don't take it, I can sleep, but wake up frequently and feel more tired in the morning than I did at night.  I have gradually had to increase my dose over the years, from 0.75 to 1 mg."


"Works very fast (10-15 minutes) and helped where others didn't without the loopy feeling of Vicodin. I only need a few pills a month for those first couple of days when it's bad so just had doctor write what I needed and pick up at pharmacy paying cash price. I used to miss work a lot but now it doesn't even bother me. Love it."


"I've been on bupropion for depression several years with dry mouth being the only side effect. Panic attacks started a couple of years ago. Take Xanax and it works great for me. Last year the panic attacks started occurring more often with severe anxiety this past fall. I didn't want to get addicted to Xanax by taking several times or more a week. Started Buspirone 7.5 mg 2/x per day. I felt relief from my anxiety in about 3 weeks, but around 8-10 week mark I felt like it contributed to weight gain and bloating . Taking 7.5 only once a day lessened side effects. However 3mo. now weight gain is 5-6 lbs (a lot for 5'1"), bloated and water retention none of which is reducing with proper diet, exercise and increased water intake."


"Nuvigil works great but my insurance won't pay for it because my diagnosis is not listed. I am a 54 year old who is going to college and working full time, I am having a very difficult time staying focused and keeping up. I can't afford the medication so I have been out for weeks. My neurologists gave me samples when I was diagnosed and I ran out and so did she."


"After my doctor diagnosed me with CAH three weeks ago he put me on this birth control to help regulate my periods. I have been experiencing cramps on and off (like period cramps). Extreme breast tenderness and swelling. Diarrhea, nausea (without vomiting). Mood swings, sex drive is the same but have a very hard time reaching satisfaction, and my skin is very clear. Going to continue on this pill to see if in time side effects will decrease."


"I got Implanon in August. It is now November 18, and I've been bleeding NON stop since September! This is my only complaint."


"If you cannot tolerate Topamax/Trokendi (topamirate), please consider Zonegran (zonisamide). It is in the same class of drug as topamax, and does many of the same things. Its labeled use is an anti-convulsant, but the psychiatric and pain management clinic I go to uses it off-label for a number of uses, such as: weight loss, mood stabilization, migraine prevention, mild pain reduction properties. I took Zonegran successfully at 200 mg for 5 years and DID NOT experience tingling, numbness, dry mouth or flat-tasting carbonated beverages. Memory/recall did degrade unacceptably for me above 200 mg, but therapeutic dose is considered 300 mg."


"My asthma has been uncontrolled for years. I have tried everything under the sun to help. My doctor put me on theophylline....the first week I thought I would die from the nausea...then...wow...I was almost normal!!!!  I had not felt that great in forever!!!! I went back to my doctor...told him...his response...I'm sorry but I can't keep you on this medication.  I was so upset I couldn't even ask...why?  It was like a miracle for me. Now I'm back to suffering everyday of my life."


"Instantly dizzy!

Why would that be?

Scary dizzy too!"


"My family has a history of perspiration problems, and I have finally found the solution! I've tried antiperspirants, Certain Dri, and various OTC products, but Hypercare was the one that really worked. This sounds like one of those commercials that you shouldn't really believe, but this is real stuff. I'm 16, so it's common for people my age to be wearing t-shirts to school that fit and the occasional dress shirt for formal gatherings. I couldn't wear shirts that fit me because they would touch my underarm, and then the sweat would stain my shirts. I wore baggy shirts for the longest time. It could be 12 degrees outside, and I'd still sweat. Now, in this New England humidity, I can wear whatever I want without humidity being a problem."


"Once I got over the initial cravings and groggyness (they both passed after a few weeks) it was like a dark cloud was lifted and I could finally see clearly - completely without the classic numbness and lack of personality that other common anti-depressants have.

Absolute life changer."


"Loved using this drug.   Starting weight 242...now185.  A1C was 12....now it is 6.8
I have more energy and am more active.  My husband treats me like he did when we first married 44 years ago."


"I've been on this medicine for approximately 4 mos.  I had pretty severe and constant anxiety.  The first 3 weeks on this medicine were hell.  Severe panic attacks, loss of palette and teeth/jaw clenching.  I'm glad I hung on there because the anxiety has almost completely subsided.  Only sometimes can I feel the anxiety wanting to surface but it never fully does. This medicine has been a God send. My husband has noticed a huge difference in me. I have gained a small amount of weight and feel a little more "scatterbrained" sometimes.  However, that's better than constantly obsessing over every detail!"


"I have been on this birth control for over a year, and I have not had any complaints so far! This was my first birth control that I had ever taken and it is a life saver! I had the worst periods with aweful cramps and a heavy flow, but now I barely get periods and the pain that comes when I do have a period is very tolerable and minimal. I did not gain any weight since I started the birth control, and in fact, it helped me lose weight. I do not get any acne while on this pill, nor do I get any severe mood swings."


"I had been constipated for as long as I could remember. I would have a bowel motion maybe once every 2-3weeks. So not normal. My diet consisted of high fiber 100 oz of water a day fruits veggies but still no bowel motion. I have tried cleansers, laxatives and other products but nothing. I recently began doing colonic irrigations because I was so frustrated. My doc suggested I try Miralax. The 1st day I took some in the morning and the 2nd day I took some more. By that evening of the 2nd day I had a bowel motion. I couldn't believe it. After all this time it was Miralax that did the job. Thanks Miralax. I would recommend this to anyone."


"This had to be the worst experience I have ever had in my life.

I was scheduled for a colonoscopy that had to be cancelled.

I started the prep at 5 PM, as instructed. The 2nd prep was to start at 8 PM. I became violently ill. Projectile vomit, like in the Exorcist. I could not keep it down. I call the GI that was on call, who happened to be the one that was going to do my procedure, and he told me that it was "normal" and not to worry. Normal?

If you can, I strongly suggest you steer clear of this product."


"I will be 50 next week so the hair loss may be due to menopause although I am having no other signs of this (still have regular cycles, no hot flashes, etc.). And this came on so quickly; as soon as I started taking Vimpat so I feel there may be a connection. Started 400 mg in November and had terrible insomnia/tremors so I was cut back to 300. I did not have a reduction in the number of seizures (4 partial a month) but the severity has reduced greatly. However my hair is falling out at an unbelievable pace. I am so happy for the reduction in seizure severity I will buy a wig if needed. Just wanted to mention for anyone else who may be facing this as it is not a listed side effect. Also 8 lb weight loss and still a bit anxious."


"I have been on Nuvaring for 9 months now and I absolutely love it! I was very nervous to try it in the beginning because I had read so many bad reviews. I went ahead anyway because I was desperate for any pill alternative and my doc wasn't thrilled about an IUD for me. Since then, I have had nothing but a great experience (no side effects, consistent and light periods, no falling out, etc). Not to mention the absolute best part which is that I don't have the constant stress I used to have over missing pills. I do take it out 90% of the time before sex, but even when I leave it in my husband says, yes, he can feel it but it never bothers him too much."


"Feel so much better since being on Plaquenil since 2013. Always have reg eye tests.  My inflammation level is only a 2 now and it was 39.  Still feel a little tired now and then but I blame it on working 30 hrs a week. Hope this drug helps you too."


"I have chronic pain multilevel degenerative disc disease, arthritis and other illnesses and after many years on many different types of NSAIDS, I went to a different Doctor who prescribed tramadol. It has made a positive difference for me. I don't have any of the side effects (drowsiness, euphoria, etc.) which has always been a concern for me. This medicine works great for pain management. I do not suspect that there is any addictive effects (I hope not) just good pain management!"


"After 5 yrs Gilenya is no longer working for me"


"Works great to reduce fever. For pains caused by fever I recommend taking 400mg of Ibuprofen (Advil) with 1000mg of Acetaminophen (Tylenol.)  The two work well with each other and are safe to use together."


"Fatigue, dry mouth, diarrhea, nausea and insomnia. "


"I never review anything, but this I had to review!! This stuff has basically given me my life back! Before I started taking this I had severe depression issues, high anxiety and stress, and a touch of PTSD. Since taking this stuff all of that has faded especially anxiety and stress. This stuff is a blessing! I take 20 mg in the morning and 20 mg in the evening.  Took it about two weeks or so to kick in, but once it did my god it was incredible!! I still get depressed, but it's nowhere near as bad as it use to be. As far as side effects go, I haven't had any!! They must be very rare. Would recommend this to anyone! I am a riverboat pilot, so if any offshore or towboat pilots are looking into trying this---it IS a coast guard approved med. "


"I am 18 have suffered with acne for a good 4-5 years. When I first got my period, my acne was the worst. I was so upset everyday I would cry. My dermatologist recommended solodyn and also yasemin (birth control). These both worked great!! I am not sure if the yasemin has quite the impact but solodyn definitely helped so much with my acne. The only con I would have to say that it is a bit pricey but it's worth it."


"I am 33 yrs old never taken any pills my entire life. I don't want anymore kids but not ready to get my tubes tied. I asked my doctor to put me on pills to give it a try. My RX was for the Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo but my insurance copay was $120 and the pharmacy gave me Tri Lo Sprintec for no copay. My goodness just in 3 days of taking the pills I have severe migraine, nausea, breasts are sore, hair loss, mood swings, I crave for food mostly at night time, face was covered with bumpy white heads esp my jaw area which I don't get any at all. I am stopping the pills before it gets worst, I was going to wait to finish the pack since I am on 16th days but can't take anymore of this weird changes to  my body. Going to switch or might get tied."


"Well I've only been using this face med for a few days and my skin burns and is super dry!!! I put it on at night go to bed and wash my face in the am and apply makeup but I can't wear makeup because as soon as I apply it my face burns very bad. What do I do? Had Anyone experienced this"


"It helped with the respiratory issues quickly, BUT within a day of starting this I've been experiencing dizziness, headaches & nausea later followed by stomach cramps & diarrhea ....not sure I can finish the last 2 days of it...the dizziness is the worst."


"During my 30's and 40's I had frequent migraine's, then from my 50's on migraine free, but now in my 60's they came back with a vengeance. So bad, Doctor sent me to Neurologist, then CT scan, scan normal, so put me on indomethacin which didn't work for me. Seemed to make the migraines worse, thus back to Neurologist, MRI scan, normal, one of the drugs suggested Amitriptyline, 10mg at night. In my third week now, very sleepy first week and thirsty, but not so bad now, but wonderful no migraines whatsoever.  Yippee"


"This is my second post here.  My first indicated that Pristiq was working well for me after a month or so.  However, after two months, almost to the day, it stopped and I slipped back into a depressive state. My Dr bumped me from 50 MG to 100 MG, but that only made my heart race and blood pressure go up and increased my anxiety levels.  Because of the holidays I haven't been able to get back into the Dr. but want to get off Pristiq and try something else.  Lexapro also didn't work and I find myself longing for the days when good old Paxil 20MG was enough to get me back on my feet and stable. I do find that Inositol helps with the anxiety."


"I was prescribed these for an onset of panic attacks that would spike my BP to 175 over 130. Taking these 0.5 mg pills did nothing but make me lose my short term memory. I still felt panicked and my BP would only drop slightly until I rode out the attack."


"I was just prescribed lidocaine 5% patches by my physician and the pharmacy filled it with the Generic patch by Mylan.  Do not waste your time on these they're not like the lighted term patches with the white polyester type backing, they are plastic and they do not stick. I'm taking them back to the pharmacy tomorrow to see if I can get refunded for them since I'll never be able to use them. I've use the patches by Watson before and they were very good, these ones however are a waste of money."


"Was affective , but was the worst thing I've done to my self . Gained 30 pounds , mood swings like crazy , many other reactions that the doctors swore wasn't because of it. I've had it out for three months and I finally feel normal again!"


"I'm going to give this a 6 on the review scale. This is because I am only on my third day. So far I have had a CRAZY HIGH sex drive. I have had a couple of pimples pop up but not as bad as the reviews I've seen. There's also been some minor cramping but I just got off of my period before starting so that could be it. I will do another review after a month of being on this pill. But so far so good"


"I have been using Nexplanon for 12 years with no breaks and I'm about to receive my 5th implant. As you can probably tell from my continued commitment, I find that the pro's of the implant strongly out weigh the con's. Firstly, there are side effects (like most medication). I did receive a little weight gain, I can be a little moody sometimes and my boobs and tummy get very tender once a month, but although I have the hormonal effect of a monthly period I very rarely (once every 3 months) receive very light bleeding/spotting. What's is most important to me is that I haven't never had a child or been pregnant, which is the purpose of the contraception.
Everyone will react differently. You know what is best for your body."


"I was recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia earlier this year. I have taken everything under the sun and nothing has relieved my pain quite like Lyrica. It has been a miracle drug for me. I have not experienced any of the normal symptoms either. I take 50mg at noon and 50mg at night. It helps me sleep during the night and function during the day. Two thumbs up."


"This is only the second day I have been on it, and already notice a tremendous improvement. I took my first dose yesterday afternoon, and when I woke up this morning I could tell my ears felt much better, as did the never-ending sinus headache. No bad side effects for me so far, and they would have to be very bad for me to quit taking this! Finally, RELIEF!"


"I am 18 years old and do not have kids. I got Mirena inserted last week. The insertion itself was not that bad, just a bit of discomfort, it was like 3 pinches. When it was over, the doctor asked me how I was feeling, and I felt fine so he let me get up to get dressed. When I came back in the room, I almost passed out and thought I was going to throw up. The nurse got me lying down on the bed again and these feelings went away. The cramping started at this time. I cramped that day, which was manageable with 2 Midol%u2019s and 2 Advil (which was a great combination for this procedure). For the next few days I would get a cramp once a day, no big deal. I haven%u2019t been spotting at all, just a tiny bit right after the insertion."


"I've only gotten a year left on my implant and I like it. I did gain some weight, but I no longer have to buy tampons all the time, and my period was very irregular before and I never knew when it would come, but since I don't get a period anymore, I no longer have to worry about ruining my underwear or always carrying tampons with me. I also no longer have debilitating cramps since I don't menstruate"