"After a long chronic stress my adrenals were "burnout" this medicine until now has worked great. The progression has been very slow but with satisfaction. The only side effect was upset stomach(have gone) and frequent urination (have been reduced)."


"Worked great, also helped me sleep."


"I first started using TriNessa lo May of 2016. I am 24yrs old, weigh 115 & became sexually acitve the month after for the first time when I got married. The 1st week   hormones kicked in was pretty rough. It was the usual..low-moderate nausea, a couple of head aches & of course, I became very emotional. But, I went back to normal pretty soon after. Since, I've had no side effects, my periods are now lighter and shorter w/o cramps & my acne went away almost completly three months after. My prescription was suspended a couple of months ago & I can't even tell the difference! The only difficulty I face is having to remember to take it at the same time every day. I will soon be trying NuvaRing for this matter. I hope its just as great!!!!!!!!!!"


"I have been taking this pill for about four months and It was working and I felt a little better, not so many panic attacks but it didn't help as much as I thought. Be careful when going off Effexor, the withdrawals are horrible. Most pain I have ever felt in my head. Do not just stop taking it. Effexor just wasn't the right one for me."


"I ran out of my prescription and hadn't been on the Nuva ring for months. I started back on it two weeks ago and I've been an emotional wreck ever since. My boyfriend even noticed how weird it was that I was happy all the time when I wasn't on birth control and since I started back on it I've been upset and crying every day. I feel so bad for him having to deal with me because the smallest thing will set me off and then I'm just irrationally angry. I hate feeling this way. Going to have to go back to the doctor to get a different bc."


"This is my first experience with using birth control. I have just became sexually active this year, and swallowing a pill terrified me, so this option seemed a lot better. This birth control does what it says it will do, it prevents pregnancy. However, my periods used to be regular and now they could last from 7-12 days. Also, I could spot for a couple of days and then stop. That is the only problem that I am having, but I would recommend it to someone (just be aware of the irregular period cycles)."


"I was diagnosed with Fibro a yr ago, was happy I had found out the problem for all my symptoms slightly relieved that it wasn't all in my head! Explaining to family/friends/partner has been difficult some still ignoring it and others googling it trying to be supportive which is nice,was taking the usual codcodamal since I was 19 (now 22) but pain become worse partly due to full time job,personal stresses etc. so of course went back was prescribed tramadol instantly panicked thinking this is a couple steps away from morphine but I decided to try it two 50mg . Well I felt weird and hyper like I wanted to clean the house top to bottom! despite still having slight pain felt better about it anyway I now take one each morning to get up!"


"I had been using lidocain 5% patch for years and they really do work. They allow me to move without the major pain I suffer from spinal injuries and major depression. Recently my insurance carrier sent me lidocaine patches manufactured my the Mylar company. These patches are a complete waste of money .  The Mylar backing is inflexible and do not move with the body. They fall off within seconds. The edges curl as you put them on.. I do not take narcotics for pain management these were my only help to reduce the pain. Do not bother with the Mylar brand patches they are useless."


"I suffered from depression for about 3 years after a bad breakup that caused me to have low self esteem. I lost myself and didn't know who I was anymore and became suicidal. After that I knew I needed help. I'm now on Celexa, I don't stress like I used to. I'm just a happier person I never have suicidal thoughts anymore. I'm not 100% yet but I way better than before. I'm about to graduate college in 2 weeks and I feel like I have a purpose now. Celexa saved life."


"This medicine helped as far as frequent trips to bath room at night. But I have about 90% of the listed side effects. After all these years of complaining the Dr has never implicated that Flomax had anything to do with my symptoms. I am dumb founded!"


"I had an absolutely horrible experience with Skyla which began from the insertion. Honestly, it was the most painful experience I had ever had. I was close to vomiting and fainting from the pain and I typically have a high tolerance for pain. I had take 800mg of acetaminophen prior to the procuredure as directed and it didn't help a bit. Following that I had bleeding, cramps and ovary pain for the entire duration that I had the IUD in. I went to my gynecologist multiple times and they assured me that it was in place and that it was normal to feel this way. I began breaking out on my chin and neck area as well as becoming extremely moody and irritable. I was always tired and had no energy. Furthermore, I gained about 7 pounds."


"I have terrible headaches due to sinus problems and I have found that this medicine is a blessing and I take it when needed."


"I've been receiving Botox every 4 months for severe OAB for the past 10 years. Without it I need heavy incontinence pads or adult diapers. With it, I only experience an occasional small accident about 2 weeks before treatment and need no pads at all. It completely changed my quality of life for the better."


"I can finally focus"


"While it works fine it is so expensive, over $140.00 before insurance.  Insurance only took $30.00 off this cost."


"I am 22 and got my IUD 5 months ago and love it! The insertion hurt but wasn't that bad. My periods are getting shorter my cramps are getting better. I would do it again in a heartbeat. My boyfriend doesn't feel anything and best of all, I'm not pregnant!"


"I have gained 50 pounds while being in a Sales position at my work (working inside) in 1 year. I was just promoted to outside sales and I feel like I need to be fit and healthy to handle the increased demands. I am excited to be able to get more exercise with my new job. My doctor and I reviewed several med for me that might work and we decided on Contrave. I suffer from anxiety and fibromyalgia so I was concerned. I had put off taking contrave due to the cost and possible side effects but it's day 1 and I am hopeful now. So far just feel a bit loopy nothing major that I can't handle. On a drive with my family to see how driving in the car would make me feel. I'm fine just a tiny hungry and need a nap lol. Will report again tomorrow."


"I LOVE my Implanon! I've had it for over a year, insertion was painless and didn't leave a scar, and I get my periods every six months and they last just a couple days. And I haven't gotten pregnant! No monthly costs or runs to the pharmacy, nothing to remember, its awesome. But your results, obviously, will vary. Some people simply react badly to it, but if you react well to it, it could change your life. Might as well give it a try, right?"


"I have been dealing with major depression roughly 10 years. Have been on a medley of antidepressants and different combos. Most being SSRI's that seem useless or worsen my depression. Emsam is by far the most effective. I have little if no episodes of suicidal thoughts anymore and life just seems more  managable.this drug actually has promise instead of the many other antidepressants that are just all hype. Definitely worth a try."


"Not the best I don't even know why I stayed on it as long as I did, gave me a UTI the second month and never had one before that lost weight the only good thing was I didn't get pregnant.  It kept giving me UTI's though so I had to stop using"


"Very little side effects.  Slight nausea for one day during 5 days of medication. Within a month the white cell count was near normal.  Two years later, cell counts are well within normal range."


"Works great for indication, however even with a slow taper withdrawl precipitated bad rebound symptoms necessitating restarting med a low dose and reweaning."


"I've been using it 6 months now. Never had a period since. No acne, no negative side affects, just pain in arm time to time but nothing major"


"This is my first prep. I avoided corn, nuts and seeds 3 days prior.  Started my liquid diet Sunday AM.
Sunday 7PM I Mixed Suprep with Crystal Light Lemonade and chugged it all down pretty quickly. I had sips of peppermint tea when I stopped for a breath between chugs. I read this advice somewhere. This really helped with the nasty aftertaste.
After drinking it all, I rinsed my mouth with a nice minty mouthwash. Then I filled my own water bottle with 32 oz of water to drink. (Do not use the Suprep cup to measure the water you follow up the Suprep with).
It went to work in about 30 minutes. I'll probably take the anti-nausea  med before my morning dose at 7 am.
Procedure tomorrow at 1:30."


"Amazing for anxiety and panic disorders but another wonderful thing about Xanax is it will even help take the edge off of the common cold and the flu. I have carpal tunnel, arthritis and osteoporosis an it helps relax the joints and muscles just enough to get a good nights sleep. A "wonder drug". It does have some major downfalls also like long-term deppendency."


"I have just started on roserum and find I still wake up several times a night, however, I sleep hard in between waking up. I slept very light and almost consiously before taking it. So, I am happy with it, best of all, it is not an addictive drug or narcotic! Thank god for something that helps better than nothing and not addictive."


"I have been on Tri-Sprintec for a little over two years now. I never noticed any weight gain due to this pill. When I first went on it I had just lost a bunch of weight (originally looked like a chubby little girl) and after 6 months of being on this pill, I stopped my normal exercising and didn't pay much attention to my food intake. Needless to say, due to MY fault, I gained about 20 lbs back - but in a womanly way. I am not sure if this was due to the time in my life - early 20's or if the hormones affected me, or both. I have slightly higher than normal testosterone levels for a woman, again it could be my imagination, but it does seem that this helps my hirsutism as well. Being very sexually active, no pregnancy has occurred. "


"Burning pain and itch. Questioning why I used this product. It has made the itch 20x worse than before.. not sure what to do now"


"Was put on Topamax for migraines a year and a half ago, I have had maybe one or two headaches since being on this medicine compared to the weekly migraines I was having before the Topamax AND I am down 80 pounds. I only take 100mg a day. I was just diagnosed with bipolar 1 and after reading this forum I am going to talk to my doctor and see if upping my dose will help with that since I've seen that it is helping all of you. I am feeling quite confident that this could be my medicine of choice for multiple ailments.
Good luck to all in your search."


"I get so sick from taking this, I can't even work. Nausea, stomach pain, dizziness, headache, tired ...I'm going back to the doctor to switch medication just after taking them for 3 days, I can't do it no more"


"I've been on the Depo-Provrea shot for about 6 months now and I was absolutely terrified of gaining weight on it because of the multiples stories I've heard. But, I actually lost weight, so I love it. I haven't noticed any change in mood. Perhaps a slight increase in acne but hardly anything to complain about. I did have spotting for about 3 weeks in the beginning. Overall, I really like it. I don't have to take a pill every day and there aren't really any noticeable side effects."


"Well today I got prescribed Nucynta...I just need to know how good it is and plus my Dr gave me percocets for break through...I just need to know if the Nucynta really works.. Im tired of waking up and having to take a percocet and 2 in the morn...Please help to let me know...Thank you!:)"


"I took Premarin daily since 1975,with no problems, and felt great, young at heart and full of energy. Last year the insurance company decided they would not pay for it anymore and suggested Estradiol. I don't feel the same. No energy, hair thinning and bloated all the time. Next doctor appointment I'm going back on Premarin even tho it'll cost me a pretty penny."


"I have been on meds for depression, anxiety and pmdd for over 10 years.  Even on Zoloft I would cry at work all the time over little things, take everything personally, Finally, there was a suicidal ideation breaking point for me and I went off Zoloft and on Prozac 20 mg.  Within a few days, I felt the depression and sadness lifting. 2 months later, still not depressed.   My psychiatrist just upped my Prozac to 30 mg and I'm having trouble sleeping through the night.  Overall I feel less emotions and don't care as much about work and other things.  I don't react strongly to anything. However, I'm tired a lot and feel much less motivated in all areas of my life. It's better than being depressed &stressed."


"I'm 24 with mild receding hair, still have a full head of hair but beginning to recede on the crown and round temples.

Started Propecia on the 23/12/16 had no side affects up until last night, at no point did I look up reviews of side effects of the drug as I did not want other people's experiences to play on my mind. Last night, noticed a tender pain in my testicules and it's continued throughout the whole of today, I am now stopping this drug immediately. I've spent the whole of day with aggressive pain the mentioned above area, been projectile vomiting and had diarrhoea. This drug has not worked for me and by reading others comments I will certainly review people's opinions rather than trusting there findings."


"I take this medication for Bipolar II and it has been amazing at stabilizing my moods. I no longer feel filled with rage and irritability and no longer have issues with impulsive thoughts.

The big problem that I am having with this medication is horrendous weight gain. I exercise at least three times a week and eat well, yet I have gained 20kg (44.09 pounds) in the 8 months that I have been on this medicine.

Another issue I have is vivid dreams. But I think this is just a sign of getting deep and sound sleep - something I could never achieve prior to taking this medicine.

It is amazing but a nightmare all rolled into one."


"These pills have saved my sex life and compared to having to purchase namebrand Viagra and internet pharma sildenifil is hands down cheaper.  One viagra for $50 or 20-35 pills of 50mg sildenifil same outcome much cheaper price.   Sildenifil works exactly the same as viagra in fact thats the working ingredient in viagra.  25 -50 mg works perfect 20-30 b4 sex."


"I've been taking Topamax (brand) for approximately ten years.  Due to severe migraines this was the only medication to prevent what had been dabilitating headaches, nausea & vomiting, sensitivity to light, smell, sound, movement, and dizziness. After several years, my insurance refused to continue payment of the brand until I tried the generic tablets.  After 3 days, the original symptoms returned.  They finally approved continued payment of brand and now two years later they again have refused to cover (pay) for medication although it falls under the plan.  For three months, my neurologist and I have issued appeals with no clear explanation of the denial. I would just like to again take meds to rid myself of this pain."


"This medication worked for my hallucinations but I had involuntary blinking at all the different dosages I've tried. I was constipated thus causing me to have acne, had high blood pressure, and gained weight. Also, I felt so dehydrated to the point of getting headaches. I had troubles with being too sleepy to function."


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"This was for a bowel prep. Liquids 2 days before and it still didn't work (about 85% cleared) ...until it didn't stop after the procedure. Now 4 days out from colonoscopy I'm still having bms reminiscent of the prep itself and I've had the most severe stomach pains I've ever had in my life- and I have a disease which is known for causing pretty damn bad cramps. Apparently doctor says this is "not unusual". Also, this combination of potassium, sodium and antifreeze came to my insurance's max out of pocket copay. Kinda ridiculous.

Never. Again."


"I feel better."


"I have had a bad cough for over a week. The Doctor said it was bronchitis and prescribed this and Septra. It does dry you up and quietens the cough. I've taken this before but, don't remember it making me feel so loopy, even 12 hours later. Definitely don't drive and it would be advisable to have someone around."


"Flagyl was prescribed to me after an appendectomy with a leaking appendix. I took 3 doses at home and the side effects started immediately and became more severe with every subsequent dose. I was dizzy to the point of having to hold on to the wall to walk. I had the worst metallic bad taste in my mouth that actually made everything taste horrible (water, juices, food etc). I was extremely nauseous to the point that I started heaving even with liquids. I had severe diarrhea as well, which I am not sure was related to Flagyl or not, but subsided once I was off that medicine. I was changed to Cypro and have been feeling much, much better with that antibiotic. In my case I will NEVER take Flagyl again, based on the severe reaction I've experienced"


"I gave My daughter  Claritin 5mg  twice a day following doctors orders along with amoxicillin, she is 10 after taking it for 8 days she started to break out with rash , I took her back to dr  she then ordered benedryl for the rash within 5 hrs that rash turned into wells all over her body , it was hot to touch and itchy also she went to ear the next day because of the severity of her condition at that point, ER dr gave her steroid to help with her pain and trying to eliminate the rash , well it's 4 days later and she still has the condition, dr says she has urticaria or Steven Johnson syndrome , so now my daughter and I have to wait day by day and watch her for any new breakouts"


"I was a 1/2 pack to a pack a day smoker for the past 33 years and thought I would never be able to quit smoking.  I have been on Chantix now for three weeks and stopped smoking one week ago today.  I have been simply amazed at how easy it has been.  I tried cold turkey, the patches, the gum etc. and failed each time I tried to quit using those methods. I smoked for a few days when I started taking the medication but slowed dramatically even after the first day.  I picked a 'quit' date that was 2 weeks out from the start of taking the meds and quit one week before that.  I have had absolutely NO withdrawal or bad side effects.  It's almost like you forget to smoke.  I am finally free from being a slave to smoking and happy to be so!"


"This cough syrup really works great on quieting my wicked cough (bronchitis).....however, I am one of the few who has a terrible time sleeping when I take it.  It also makes me woozy - the equivalent of drinking two glasses of wine.  That said, I try to take it at least 6-8 hours before bedtime.  The good effects (cough suppressant) is still working, and I get a good night's sleep.  I can not drive while taking it.  Stay safe!"


"This medicine has been a God send to me for stressful situations at my job. Unfortunately I had side effects. It has affected my taste buds. Sweet don't taste as good as they used to, which for me wasn't a bad thing."


"I have used both the pill and the injection form of Imitrex and they are both amazing!  The first time I was given a shot was in the walk-in clinic the first time I had a migraine.  After a very weird initial sensation of kind of a "buzz" I could actually feel the headache dissipating!  The pill form works just as well, but like some other reviewers stated, it does work best if you can lay down for a while."


"I have been taking mirtazapine for 5 years now and at first they were very, very helpful. The doctors told me that it was dangerous to stop taking them but my depression and anxiety was getting worse and the medication wasn't helping  anymore I must have got used to them. My personal experience with this medicine is ok for short time use."


"Started 1 week ago, was on half a pill &  now on the full pill, 3.75mg. Lost 6lbs in 6 days. Lost 2lbs yesterday, putting me at 8lbs total in 1 week 7-29-16. Eating 200-450 Cal per day, walking an hour and a half total per day.  I am amazed by this miracle pill. I am bipolar and everything should be heightened, but I sleep fine at night and do have some extra energy. Only sleeping for a few hours a night. Can't lose weight on my own bc of meds I'm on.  SO happy and so impressed. Try this if you need to lose weight! Will update next week :)"


"Been on it now for 3 months now at 150mg , never had a lot of side effects.. (- a bit of sleeping prob the first month )
social anxiety 8 out of 10- has gotten much much better..
Depression, well 7 out of 10.
all over 8-10"


"People, if you are switching from methadone or buprenorphine  (Suboxone) , do NOT get the shot right away. Both methadone and buprenorphine are long acting opiates. When a medical professional tells you that you need to stay clean for 5-7 days, they are speaking of short acting opiates. Heroin, OC, OP, OHC, and I'm sure the other codeine derivatives have a much shorter half-life (a measure of how long they stay in your body) than do methadone and buprenorphine.

If you are trying to switch from one of the long acting opiates to the naltrexone shot, personally I would switch to a shorter acting opiate for two week, then stay clean off the for 4-5 days, and then get the shot. I understand this may not sit well with some people."


"I started taking 1000 mg daily 9 months ago due to occassional outbreaks and have not had once since until today. I took a collagen supplement that warned an outbreak could occur. I am going to take 3 today and hopefully it wil suppress it."


"I started Chantix July 23, 2011. My doctor told me to take a half a pill for 2 days, then a whole pill but half it for a week but on Monday July 25 I stopped smoking. My doctor said it was okay to smoke the first week but I smoked for two days and I didn't want one as much as I did, here it is July 30, 2011 and I have been smoke free so far, it's not as hard now. Its all about self control. Chantix won't make you just drop it out the blue. You still have to have self control but after day 3 it wasn't hard at all. I feel great and had no side effects but I was a grouch the first couple of days but I was dealing with custody battle and no nicotine but all is well now. Chantix worked for me."


"I have taken several beta blockers over the years and they all have various side effects.  I recently switched to Bystolic and my experience has been wonderful.  I have not experienced any negative side effects.  I have more energy, my heartbeat is steady. I have also been able to exercise without getting tired, which has helped me to lose weight.  This medicine also seems to be working well with the thyroid medicine I take. It is a little more expensive but well worth the cost."


"Was battling a horrible high fever I couldn't break for 4 days. Finally got in to my PCP and was prescribed tamiflu. Took it immediately cause I was desperate for relief, after the second dose that evening fever finally broke. This stuff works and saved my life."


"I had Mirena put in place for a dual purpose- extreme menstrual bleeding and birth control. At 44, I don't want any more children and I have a history of pulmonary embolisms. Therefore, this was one if my few bc options. The procedure was excruciating- and I have had children and two neck fusions. I am also on narcotics for chronic pain and still would NEVER had dreamed this would have hurt like it did. Some say it feels like cramps- they must have some wicked cramps. Ever since I have had this I have had UTI's, yeast infections, severe pain, pain during sex, spotting constantly. The only good thing I can say is my periods have not been as heavy. However, when you are spotting all month, who wants to have sex? It's coming out ASAP."


Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation

"I've been on this for 1 yr and helps with my a-fib but now I am having pain in joints [shoulder]  and also  feel bloated, but all in all  works well"


"I started use Phentermine on January 25, 2008 and I have lost 26 pounds to this date.I love what this pill has done for me.I have gone from 228 pounds to 202.I have tried many other product and never lost weight but put on weight instead.I think what helps alot along with taking Phentermine is I am very active with my kids and all the sports they play.I have so much more energy now it enjoy it more.I can say it realy works..I have had no kind of side effect from it."


"i've tried EVERYTHING. armour did not work for me at all. neither did levoxyl. i know people who swear by armour. i've tried generics. the generic made by abbott lab  worked really well (tbey also make synthroid). while i felt better on synthroid or abbott's generic, i did not feel NORMAL.

much to my surprise, i feel normal on tirosint. i have energy i haven't had for more than 15 years.... i don't know whether my thyroid will stabilize with this -- but i feel the urge to exercise which i've never had on anything else. my brain is clear and my vision is improving.

blood levels were always 'normal' on everything else. but that doesn't mean it was getting cell use.... too expensive, but i can't afford to keep feeling crappy or less than.."


"Worked well for me with no side effects."


"I know phentermine works for different people in different ways. When I first started phen37.5, July 7th. I felt no extra energy. Appetite suppressed very little, dry mouth and a small headache. I started at 199, and now down to 194. (5 pounds?!) Not much weight loss in 12 days. I drink only water, some with added lemon to it. Calories are about 1200-1300. Healthy foods, like chicken, fish, apples, banana, salad, tuna as examples. I take it about 8-830 am. Side effects thus far are, dry mouth, headache mid day, lack of sleep. (insomnia) A little disappointed in results this far. I forgot to add, I also exercise 4 days a week doing walks, brisk walks, and exercise bike totaling 2 hrs. day. There should be no reason I'm not losing more :("


"I have had a sinus infection for 3 years now, plus Upper respiratory infection and ear infections during the really bad times. I was cultured with Staph A. and Pseudomonas that was resistant to a lot of the antibotics except doxycycline and Augmentin but I'm allergic to penicillin so doxycycline it is. 100mg 2xday and the first few days it is hard because everything is dying and my sinuses are draining like crazy but its the only things that's working. Don't lay down for an hr after taking the pill, it did burn my throat horribly but I have not had any other side effects from it except the sun sensitivity. I think this is a small price to pay to feel better and get my life back especially since the chronic fatigue from the constant infection is severe."


"Aside from making me sleepy about 6 hours after taking the capsule, didn't help much with pain."


"I recently wrote about being put on Belbuca. I'm the one with DDD, a grade 2 spondylolisthesis, and arthritis that causes me chronic pain! My doctor had switched me to Belbuca because they said my insurance wouldn't cover the 8mg buprenorphine...but I've since found out that they didn't fill out the form for that like they did for the Belbuca! I've come to the conclusion that some drug rep went by my doctor's office, gave them some $0 copay cards, and asked them to push the Belbuca!! I don't care if something is supposed to work 2x as good...that doesn't mean you cut someone down from 24mg of buprenorphine/day to less than 2mg/day! For those who don't know how to look up conversions 750mcg is equal to 0.75mg!!! I'm back on subutex!!"


"A big warning. If you are going at a party drinking alcohol - then skip that januvia in the morning ! I got disabled from my chest and down to my feet, I couldn"


"I have been suffering from "AAD" & Panic Disorder for most of my life. Took my 1st "classic" panic attack in the 5th grade!!! I was Finally diagnosed at 23. I'm have been treated with xanax, clonopin and ativan for this awful condition ever since. I am now 43. Because of all the Abuse of these meds though by people that don't need it for anything except to "get high" makes me furious!!! Because where I live in N.J.,no kind of doctor wants to prescribe any kind of benzo anymore. It's awful because these meds help so many people. I was just yanked, not weaned, off the xanax and given Vistaril 100mg 3 times a day. This is the Most awful medication I have ever taken In my life!!! I had such horrible S/E's I went to the E.R.!!! TERRIBLE MED!!!"


"I recently found an amazing dermatologist who is very vigilant about tailoring treatments specific to my skin and my medical history and prescribed me Oracea, after several unsuccessful treatments from other derms (incl. completely altering my skincare regimen, switching from my pricey La Mer face wash/moisturizers to all Cerave products and SPF 35 sunscreen).

I've been on Oracea for 4 weeks and unlike the other reviewers here, I haven't seen any improvements yet :( I'm not sure if my redness is caused by another underlying condition at this point b/c we've tried most topical treatments (Finacea, Mirvaso, Metrogel) and they only make the redness worse! Anyone else see improvements only after > 4 weeks of treatment?"


"After ten years of being brushed off by people I thought where dermatologists I have finally found relief in this medication.  As my career and age progressed I have been placed in social situations that require hand to hand contact.   My hands and armpits sweat constantly to a point they were dripping.  It negatively affected all aspect of intimate encounters.  Within a day of starting this medication I saw results.  I was given 5mg however I notice that I must take it twice a day for a total of 10mg.

No side effects except dry mouth and itching dry eyes."


"I was one of the unlucky ones who's prolactin levels skyrocketed. I was only on 100mg, with a plan to ramp my way up to 500 over the course of 10 weeks, which was obviously vetoed when my chest started swelling quite noticeably. Lactation isn't worth what's essentially only a sleeping pill at <500mg doses."


"Works like a charm and I have zero side effects.  I feel much better."


"My Dr told me basically nothing else has worked so what do u want him to do. The seroquel seemed to at first but I gained weight quickly and people are always asking if I'm expecting because I look maybe 5 months pregnant. I have paranoia problems as well with anxiety. I have suicidal thoughts throughout the day but I don't share that with my Dr because I don't want to get put in a hospital so I keep that to myself. I'm extremely depressed and it doesn't help me sleep. I can't sleep because of the thoughts going crazy in my head. So I have to take ambien.  I'm sick of all these medications. I also take wellbutrin for depression and Xanax for anxiety. the Xanax helps but when I try to pull back from using it my body jerks. I know I need help"


"I've been on it for 4 weeks, and I don't see a big difference. I used to socialize at coffee shops, but now I feel paranoid, and I want to stay home. There are so many other things that can be wrong since I take several other meds like Depakote ER and Zoloft. I'm going to see my doctor this week, and hopefully find something to help with mood stabilization."


"I started taking Yasmin when I had a continuous period of bleeding for 2 1/2 months. I took it for 2 years until Ocella came out as the generic form of Yasmin. I had no complaints and it helped regulate all my symptoms and made that time of the month more bearable for me. I could get out of bed and actually function the way I normally do. The only downside I had to taking this is I did develop Gallbladder disease and ended up having an emergency gallbladder removal. I would recommend that anyone who takes this watch what they are eating too and limit lots of fatty foods."


"I was having my son tested for ADD and the doctor ended up suggesting I get tested also. I am a 39 yr old male. I always new I was capable of more, I always felt fairly intelligent. I always had issues recalling details of projects and a roller coaster ride of motivation. I would wait until I have the pressure of the timeline closing before acting. I have become a dynamo at work and home. Instead of thinking about 100 different details of multiple projects all at once, I am able to focus on one at a time, but I have to stay organized because I can see details of something and I can't help but work on it because I get excited I can see everything so clearly. I get dry mouth and have trouble winding down at night. Can't stop working."


"I had to take this medication for oral thrush after a couple of rounds of antibiotics. Unfortunately the oral nystatin suspension gave me a terrible allergic reaction. I developed a very itchy body rash (hives) so I never got to find out if the nystatin would have worked for the oral thrush."


"My Grandson was diagnosed with ADD and was placed on Metadate CD which from school reports about behavior in class seems to be helping there. But he does seem to behave some reflex issues being slowed down in sports and acts much more insecure in wanting a constant approval which we are quick to give. "


"I'm 27 yrs old and have been through 2 back surgeries for a couple of herniated discs in my lower back. Over time, as my back pain worsened, I started developing migraines, which started at maybe one a month and soon developed into one a week, lasting 2-3 days at a time. I was forced to take a leave of absence from my job due to my worsening back pain coupled with the nuclear bombs (migraines) erupting inside my head on an almost daily basis. Needless to say, my mood and overall disposition deteriorated rapidly and I had little to no hope that I'd ever return to a normal way of living. That is until my neurologist prescribed me Elavil. Two words: GOD, SEND. Migraines - GONE. Back to work - FULL TIME. Life = AMAZING."


"This stuff is useless. I keep it around because it does wonders for my hay-fever. As to anxiety I'll stick with serax or xanax."


"Was once on Lexapro 20mg many years ago. Stopped taking because of pregnancies. Been 20 months since my youngest was born and started to struggle badly. I finally caved in and went back in them. Have been on them now 12 days and still get a bit of nausea and always tired. Constant yawning. But mentally I have been great! I do feel a little dull in the emotions part but to be honest its better than it was before. Hopefully the side effects subside :)"


"My experience is definitely not common, but after my first shot, I bled for 7 days (shortest and lightest period I've ever had) and I haven't had a period since. I tried this after a nightmarish experience of months of nonstop bleeding and cramping on the pill. My periods were usually ridiculously heavy and lasted for an average of 11 days (why I started birth control in the first place) and depo has given me a normal/gone period for the first time ever. I love it."


"I have been taking Xanax for 4 years. This pill has done wonders for me. It really did give me control of my life back. I was prescribed 1 mg. I was afraid to take it at first because of all the stories I have heard about addiction. Well, when I first tried it, it was an immediate success and I knew I found the key to living the rest of my life normally. My doctor didn't just throw this at me. This was our last option. It was the best one.

I do get dizzy sometimes. I also experienced weight gain. That was mainly because as I started to live normally again I stopped working out and other methods that I used to help combat panic. That was mainly a healthier life style that I assumed would naturally help me think clear."


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"I started Alli only four days ago and have already lost FOUR LBS. I highly recommend reading the books included in the starter pack. Also the calorie/fat gram counter book should become your new best friend. Not only has this product motivated me it has changed my eating. However, I am a mother and a wife and my family is extremely picky, so cooking two different lunches and two different dinners, one being only for me is impossible so I have been only eating a tuna salad sandwich on whole wheat and a bananna for lunch and dinner. Remember everything in the tuna salad must be accounted for."


"I've taken Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo for 10 years. About 8 months ago my insurance switched me over to Trinessa Lo due to it being cheaper. It's supposed to be the exact same thing so I've given it time to work itself out. I'm switching back to Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo. 15 lbs of water retention that will not go away despite constant exercise, healthy diet (no sodium or complex carbs), etc. Cystic acne, engorged and painful breasts, extreme mood swings, irritability, worsened hypoglycemia, no appetite, dead libido, HEAVY periods, horrible cramping, and headaches. I must be allergic to something in Trinessa or maybe it really isn't the same as OTC? Either way, this BC has made me consider quitting  BC altogether due to the insane side effects."


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"Paxil was a miracle drug for me in that it completely got rid of my anxiety and depression.  The feeling of dread I'd been carrying around in the pit of my stomach for years was finally gone!  However, it caused a 50 pound weight gain and as a result edema and other issues.  I'm now on Wellbutrin XL and slowly starting to lose the weight."


"I was already taking Wellbutrin, so my doctor added naltrexone. At first I didn't lose weight, but I was using the pills as an excuse to eat some junk food. Now my appetite is way down, and after 2 months, I started losing. Before that, I was no longer obsessed with food, what a relief after 40 years of counting calories! Since July 28 I have lost 9 pounds, I walk a couple of times a week. I drink a high protein drink in the am, a lean cuisine and an apple, and something else small at dinner. I really am not interested in food anymore, it is wonderful."


"I have been constipated for a week and took two of these at 10:30pm Friday night and went straight to bed and had stomach pains all night and still am 12 hours later. I still haven't made a Bowel movement. I'd give this product a 5/10 because there was movement just not entirely the kinda I wanted. Probably won't use this product again."


"I'm right there with everyone else. Guess this stuff burns the yeast right out of you! Also itching like no other. This is bad stuff.   Seven days of "torch"er!!!"


"I have been taking Cymbalta for over 3 weeks now. I have to say it has helped with my depression. I have been suffering with depression for 2 years now and decided to get help. I am starting to feel like myself again except for some minor side effects. Constipation, nausea and headaches. Hopefully these side effects will disappear in time."


"It worked wonderfully in my case! I've had learning difficulties and anorexia since the second grade. Forty or so years the disorder has been binge/purging with laxatives. Cutting myself when my weight ballooned. In January 2016 my primary care giver placed me on Vyvance. It was wonderful. I would wake up and food was not the first thing on my mind! I was able to focus on meal planning and my life felt like it had order! I could finish a task and not skip around. Unfortunately my doctor was more concerned about my weight than my being able to focus so she took me off the medicine that has help me more than anything I've ever taken!"


"I was on Zarah for about eighteen months, and I didn't get pregnant so I'd say it's effective :)

Unfortunately, I've finally decided it's not the right solution for me. I felt AMAZING for the first month on it, but since then I've been on a steady decline and I just couldn't even think about taking it anymore after last month.

Side effects have included muscle twitches, extreme fatigue (I've ALWAYS been a 4-6 hours/night kind of person but on the pill I need 12  hours- it's crazy), massive spontaneous hematomas, depressive episodes, shortness of breath, difficulty maintaining/developing muscle (I'm very athletic ordinarily so this was not cool) and generally depressed mood. Not worth it for me."


"Horrible experience! I'm only on my 2nd month (as I have promised my Dr. i'd keep trying it) I have had major depression/anxiety since I've started this pill.  My sensitivity has shot way up, as so has my weight.  Still have cramping (which is why I started this pill in the first place). I have barely touched my boyfriend since taking this pill.  I went from having sex almost every day to having 0 sex drive. To the point where my boyfriend questioned my fidelity.  I stop taking it today. I'd rather put up with the bad periods/cramps than go through this"


"Prescribed 1 grain split day-time dosage of armour thyroid.  After 2nd day, each time I took the 1/2 dosage I had slight sore-throat and eyes itching and irritated, this happened every time and became progressively worse daily until 8 days later, I could not take the side effects anymore and had to stop taking it.  Allergist tested positive for allergy to egg whites and dairy.  I had ingested both of these products in one way or another on the days that I took the armour so figured it was the egg/diary allergy and not the armour.  Allergist took skin/oral test with the armour and no signs of an allergic reaction to it, tried it again, 1 hour after each dose same symptoms, no more armour for me!!! Now I seem to be allergic to everything!!"


"I first started using Frova 4 1/2 years ago. It was wonderful and a great replacement for the Imitrex that no longer worked and had some side effects. Now I am having rebound headaches. I can guarantee I will have another migraine at almost exactly the 24 hour mark from the time I last took Frova. Have switched back to Imitrex and it is doing the job."


"My 82 year old dad went on this med to slow the memory loss.  It did seem to help that but we have had uncharacteristic behavioral issues where he can't keep his hands off the ladies.  So much that it is a problem in the assisted living memory care unit  he lives in and now he has to go to a behavioral place to change his Medicene.  Sheeeesh!"


"I have taken Ambien for a few years due to night shift work. I went to a swing shift and now am not working. But after 18 years of night shift I can't get to sleep before 5 or 6 am. I just lay there. I started taking 20mg at bedtime and immediately noticed I was telling my boyfriend things I did not remember. I once got up and put a dozen eggs on to boil and went back to bed. I have a old stove that works sometimes, Thank GOD it did not work. The eggs did not get cooked and no fire. I have been so depressed after I wake up the next day. I just have to stop the Ambien and deal with the sleep problem. My boyfriend has slept on the couch a couple of times because I am trashing around and talking to him."


"So, I had a UTI and was told to take a certain antibiotic. After doing so, I ended up getting a yeast infection due to the antibiotics killing off the good bacteria as well as the bad. I had been forewarned that this could happen so caught the YI the day it came about. I called into my doc and was prescribed this med. I took it at circa 12 pm. It is now 1 am (same day) and all chunky white discharge is completely gone. Hopefully there will be no return of it tomorrow. I give it 10/10."


"I got this implanted in my arm, I like it! I don't have to worry about taking a pill or getting shots. I know I'll forget to take them, so this was a better option for me. But I have been on my period for almost two months. And its getting annoying. I have been extremely tired and having some mood swings. I've tried to talk to my doctor but he says its normal... I still like it, it works against pregnancy but it's a little annoying. If you can deal with bleeding for what seems like an eternity and mood swings than you'll be fine :)"


"43 male taking this for a week now... I haven't experienced any of the negative side effects listed but have noticed a decrease is sexual pleasure and more difficulty coming to climax.  Other than that I feel less depressed, don't feel the urge to eat as often or as much, and have been sleeping better than usual.  Also some serious aches and pains in one of my feet have pretty much disappeared although I am not sure if that is due to this drug (but I'm not taking anything else that would possibly have that effect)"


"I've suffered from severe abdominal pain and constipation since I hit puberty. I was in such pain that I would pass out from it. After a week of taking Zelnorm I felt completely better and I didn't pass out once from pain while I was on it. It was what got me through 2 years of high school, when before I was constantly hospitalized from it and couldn't attend school. I was taken off of it because my doctor was worried about the side effects and the pain and other problems came back, just not as aggressively. I learned to deal with it, to ignore it and the pain slowly went away. I recently had an attack for the first time in 4 years, that was extremely severe and I passed out. I don't want to spend another year in and out of the hospital..."


"Been on 300mg for severe anxiety and depression. Only real help has been sleep and no bad side effects. Love the stuff for that reason but I wish it helped with more the anxiety and depression as I've been on every antidepressant."


"My eyes are painful if I open them too quickly. Sometimes even when just blinking, they stick closed.

The Lacriserts are a God send. The only major drawback (well, minor in relation to the benefits) is that I have to remove the inserts within 10 hours or they become like a glue and actually add to the pain. But during the 10 hours it's like a miracle!"


"I've struggled to quit smoking and I haven't enjoyed anything about smoking for years. It's simply addiction and the "need" to smoke. Two weeks ago I began taking chantix. My plan was to set a quit date after starting. I'm worried that it may not be working for me as I hoped. I still crave a cigarette roughly every hour. I think I've noticed that they are tasting worse, but they've tasted bad before to me. The side effects are starting to bother me some. I caught myself contemplating quitting my job today. This makes me think I may be having some signs of depression. More than anything my body just feels somewhat weak and I've developed sores in my mouth. I'm really hoping this helps me quit smoking because I'm getting desperate."


"It keeps the burning within tolerable limits, but I am never pain free."


"If Xanax is not available, then Ativan is my second choice. I have Chronic anxiety and Panic attacks associated with PTSD. "


"I had been on Paxil for about 2 and a half years but recently I decided to go off of it. I have been off for about 2 months now but have all of a sudden experienced such fear and anxiety. I feel the way I did when I went on the pill, never wanting to leave the house, or go to work.  I need to work but it's so hard to get through the day! Now my doctor says I will probably need to be on this my whole life. I gained weight when I was on it to which I didn't like. Do you think I should go back on it, I can't function like this though."


"I was in the hospital for a week in January with colitis.  Was prescribed Amitiza when I was released, 2 capsules per day of 240mcg.  I started taking the med. and after 3 days I was having very lose bowel movements 4 or 5 times a day.  I had also been told to go on the Mediterranean diet.  I only had nausea the first couple of days.  I finally learned to take the med. only once  a day and did so for a week.  I started skipping the med for 1 day and then 2 days.  I started having regular bowel movements every morning so (with the Dr.'s approval) I only take the medicine as needed. If you follow the directions VERY CAREFULLY some of the symptoms will go away,  I am a 79 year old extremely active man."


"I suffered from Endometriosis for 5 years or more. I was in my early 20s when I began to be unable to so much as get up from the bed. I was sick to my stomach all the time & in constant pain.  I was perscribed a great deal of pain medicines & shots.
I went to a different hospital one night & they got me into surgery a week later or so found out mine was Stage 4 (my organs were attached to the left side of my body squeezing my organs with the scar tissue) the surgery took hours. Then I got Lupron shot for 7 months and then was put on Aviane. I had a little breakthrough bleeding at first but the massive pain stopped after I was on the Aviane and Lupron treatment path. Aviane is great but it must be taken at the same time everyday. Thanks"


"I took this pill for just over two weeks. I had never been on the pill before - I always did the depo shot so this was a whole new experience at 36 years old! I was prepared for side effects and the first week of use I had some headaches, slight nausea and pretty strong cramping. The second week brought on crazy mood swings and that is actually what made me stop. I've been off the pill for 5 days now and slowly feel like I am myself again. I would have had no problem hanging in there with the other side effects, but I became someone I didn't like (or my husband and friends) for that last week on the pill. I had no patience for anyone or anything, I was angry at everything."


"Most horrible two months of my life, I've been bleeding nonstop and extremely moody. My whole life has been hell and I'm never getting this thing again."


"I love Belviq!  I had been exercising and eating healthy on my own and had lost 185 pounds! Well, my MS caught up with me and I wasn't able to exercise anymore!  60 pounds came back on in 8 months!  I decided to try Belviq and it has killed my appetite!  I have to force myself to eat even though I am back to exercising 5-6 times a week! When I eat, I am not reaching for cokes and junk food anymore.  I want water and fruit instead!"


"I felt that this medication worked wonders for my neuropathy, however, I was also taking HCTZ for high blood pressure, and once I was off HCTZ I no longer needed the Gabapentin. The Hydrochlorothiazide was causing all the nerve problems. I am a much happier person now that I don't have to worry about taking either of these medications."


"On a single dose of of a half tablet of 10mg tadalafil I get a woody hard unnatural ,not very sensitive erection in a few minutes. The sex is OK just after,but for the next coming weeks for up to 2months my erections without tadalafil are mind blowing and totally natural. It works like a primer for me."


"I was prescribe this med. for neck pain and muscle spasms.  I don’t use it that often; and only for a few days, but, when I need to reduce neck pain immediately, it is awesome. It can make you feel disconnected if your dose is too high.  I split my 10 mg tablet into quarters and that will do the trick.I will take before bed if the pain is so extreme that nothing else will work.  Within 30 min, I am sleeping and have absolutely no pain throughout the night and next day.  Experiment with the dosage, I am over 200 pounds and 2.5 mg is plenty for me.  It is very powerful, 10 mg will put me out for 15 hours and the residual effects at this high dose is not good.  Lower the dose, and you will see that this is a miracle drug."


"I currently take Topamax (for migraines) fluoxetine (Prozac)and Klonopin. I had tried Concerta but that "pooped" out on me fairly quickly so I was suggested to try Strattera. I was hesitant at first knowing that there was a very low percentage rate of those for which the drug has actually worked successfully for but knowing my own body and mind maybe it would be a great idea to give it a shot. At first the side effects did start the headaches and the occasional upset stomach but they went away with time as my body got used to the medication and the higher dosage. No matter what, you should give this drug a chance."


"If you really hate yourself, and wanna go through hell, this is the drug for you. I took one 5mg dose, and that was all it took to have a miserable two days. Nausea, diarrhea and gas, headaches, and an overall achey/sore feeling were present throughout. The worst thing though, was the fatigue. I've never slept that much in my life. I was awake for about 4 hours total the first day, and even then I didn't have the strength to stand up

I know that my experience may not happen to everyone, but is it really worth the chance? There's bound to be other drugs out there that can help you, without all these side effects. This drug never should have been approved for use"


"This antibiotic worked quickly to clear up UTI. However, I had extreme gas and constant headache. Severe chest pain so bad that I went to ER thinking I was having a heart attack. Would not take again."


"I love Cambia. I took 4 doses of Imitrex in a 24 hour period and couldn't get rid of a migraine. Out of desperation I took a sample dose of Cambia my doctor gave me and my migraine was gone in 15 minutes. I called my doctor and had him call in a prescription for me.  It was the fastest acting pain reliever ever."


"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 went on Skyla on 9.17.14 the experience has been okay just a few side effects I wasn't fully aware of. 1. I gained 10 pounds in one month. I got really odd cravings and was also very hungry all of a sudden. 2. My hair started shedding in clumps but that has slowed down tremendously. 3. I still get cramps maybe not a heavy flow but still crazy cramps during my time of the month.

Other then these three. Things have been pretty good."


"Started 15mg 5/1/17 aged 25 5"8 start weight 16.0 now 15.6 so one week in I've lost 8lbs, very happy no side effects apart from a dry mouth. Hasn't affected me mentally at all. Only thing that has ever curbed my cravings and snackin habits. I can quiet easily eat under 1000 cals a day and be satisfied, which never would of been possible before. Don't ever feel hungry and find myself eating smaller portions, and will eating some carbs to. Feeling positive!"


"This is a nasty tasting pill, but does work for curing a bacterial problem. I took it three times daily for 10 days. I experienced many of the symtoms mentioned in other letters. I also had a feeling of withdrawl and insomnia once I stopped taking the pill. I still have the metalic taste after two days. Other than all that it does the job it's designed to do."


"I started tri sprintec in November 2013. The first month, I was extremely moody and had anger problems. After three months, my acne cleared up. It's been over a year, and I haven't seen an spot since! This is great; I also am very active. Some days, my sex drive is not there, usually this happens the first week of the pack. So for birth control purposes, I would rate this as a 10, as well. I've never had any problems and never had any pregnancy scares. My boyfriend noticed that I went up a cup in size. I didn't gain any weight really, I'm just 98 lbs and the maximum, I would be 100 lbs. I would recommend it to anyone who has acne problems. But wait 3-4 months for results."


"I have not had a drink since January 12, 2009.  I am in AA and just received my 90 day sobriety chip. I was a very heavy drinker for the majority of my adult life and had very little faith that I could kick the habit.  I spent 31 days in rehab and began taking Campral once I was discharged. I have NO desire to drink and I'm happier and feel better than I have in 20 years. Praise God. I recommend it to anyone who has the desire to quit drinking."


"I'm on my 5th day of Bupropion for generalized anxiety and depression and so far very happy.  Appetite is way down (food drive was through the roof before) and although sex drive has not changed, the degree of pleasure is up.  I had a feeling of lightheadedness for the first two days before it subsided.  The only real side effect is a mild case of localized dystonia at the base of my neck.  I have had such a positive experience so far with the drug (compared to the many side effects of other medications) that I think I can live with a little discomfort and rigidity for now. "


"I love the Implanon. I did have irregular bleeding the first 6 months but after that it's been normal. Once a month. I've had it for 2 years now. No problems, no weight gain. I've had mood swings but I don't blame this, I'm already bipolar anyways. I forget the pills and this was the best option for me. Would recommend this to anyone."


"I am 14 years old and was taking an anti-inflammatory medicine as well as a prescription pain killer for my kidney stone that I have. Those medicines made me constipated, and while I was at Childrens ER, my nurse practitioner prescribed me MiraLax. I was skeptical, and afraid that it would counteract with my other medications. She assured me that it would be okay. Did you know, you don't have to take it just once a day? I took 2 doses at once with 16 ounces of water, and a couple of hours later, I finally had a bowel movement. Overall this medication is really phenomenal. The only bad thing about it, is that it causes gas and nausea. Other than that, I'd say this is the best constipation reliever for all ages out there!"


"Stay away from this drug! Or at least if you have had my experience. My side effects was that I had very painful armpit boils. Never before in my life had I had them. I researched signs and symptoms online, and found Lexapro could cause them. I stopped taking Lexapro, and haven't experienced anymore. I would get one or two boils a week. They left ugly, permanent scars. Although, I've found possible laser treatment may remove scars."


"I believe this medication works to shut off the reward system and also perhaps cravings. It helped me stop drinking for five weeks, only problem is you must have the desire to stop drinking to keep taking it. If you do take it, it definitely helps by stopping the high of drinking, perhaps to the level of someone who never really liked the taste of alcohol or could stop at 'just one' instead of 'just one more.'"


"Phenergan seems to prevent some motion sickness with fewer side effects (but slightly less effectiveness) than Transderm-Scop.  The primary side effect of Phenergan is some drowsiness, which is dose-related."


"First of all, I never realized that I had OCD until I told my doctor I couldn't sleep because I couldn't control my thoughts. I thought OCD only manifested itself in physical rituals. Paxil has literally saved my life. It broke a 14 year cycle of racing, uncontrollable thoughts/insomnia/anxiety/depression. I have been taking Paxil for 15 years now."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"To those obsessively looking through reviews before prepping like I was, don't worry! I read some bad reviews and was terrified, but the whole experience was easier than I thought. The Suprep does not taste good, but it's not as bad as I expected. Per my doctors advice, I refrigerated the suprep and mixed it with cold water to help the taste. It tasted somewhat like a sweet cough syrup, but more bitter, with a grape aftertaste. Getting it cold takes away the saltiness. Like other reviewers have said, get a lemon to bite down on after each drink, it gets the taste out of your mouth instantly! The "emptying" started about 20 min. after drinking, I didn't have any nausea or cramping at all."


"This really works although there is some restlessness, but considering the options this is a miracle drug quelling the delusions, body dysmorphia and insomnia (so far, so good). This is the second time taking this. Compared to the others this is the best. Can't get fat cause you're restless. It's just the omipresent worry about the long-term effects so I gave it a 7. "


"I was on Lotrel for approximately 3/4 months.  Had severe swelling and pain in legs and feet.  Did not do much in making my blood pressure any lower.  No longer on this medicine."


"I've been diagnosed with ADD at the age of 42 and have struggled with major depression since adolescence. I currently take 10mg Methylin ER and 150mg bupropion XL in the morning. In the evenings I take 50mg of trazadone for sleep.

3 weeks now and I have never felt better. The adjustment period was pretty mild. Just a bit 'jazzed' in the morning and very mild nausea in the evening. This gradually faded over a week. My appetite is returning, my diet improving and I am reconnecting socially.

My sleep is good and I awaken fully alert with the sunrise.

I can't believe how dramatic this change is. I am optimistic that I will be able to dig myself out of the hole I've been in and re-build a life."


"I started taking Celexa almost a month ago after having gone off Lexapro because (of course) I thought I was feeling good and thought maybe but I went back down the rabbit hole of my depression which has been with me for most of life.  I was worried about Celexa after reading a lot of message boards but I have experienced virtually no side effects - just a little blurred vision and sleepiness at first but that went away.  I feel so much better.  I feel even and stable and positive and the best part is that my libido has actually INCREASED which is incredible because Lexapro worked well but kind of ruined my ability to "finish" so I think everyone is different and it's all about finding the right cocktail.  Good luck everyone!"


"I am only 26 and was going to the bathroom every hour, and sometimes every half an hour during the day. I took Vesicare for 7 months and saw a decent decrease in the amount of trips to the bathroom. However, I was often constipated, bloated, had a headache, and experienced a change in eye prescription. I stopped taking the medication and switched to another. It took 6 months before my eye prescription stabilized to where it had originally been before Vesicare."


"I had been on Ritilan for 10 years and found I kept increasingly the dose every year or so. I went on this medication and got so sick. I was very angry and had urges to hurt people I cared about. It felt so weird my hair felt like it was growing tingly feeling. Vision impairment etc, I stopped taking this when I had such strong urges to strangle someone. Very scary. This medication is not for me."


"I had my Paragard inserted about 3 weeks ago without pre-medicating (I was suggested to take 600-800 mg of ibuprofen beforehand, but I forgot, DO NOT MAKE THIS MISTAKE). I think I have a high pain tolerance, but the pain I experienced during insertion landed on my top 3 most painful experiences. Its 2 of the sharpest, most intense cramps you'll never want to feel again. Anyways, i spotted fairly lightly (I have light periods) for 3-4 days and mild to moderate cramps. Nothing that ibuprofen can't handle! I can feel the strings if I really look for em. My boyfriend hasn't noticed it, and I haven't had my period on it yet. But after the cramps and spotting subsided my (sex) life improved thanks to no more worrying! :)"


"I was prescribed klonopin about 6 years ago when I had a sudden experience of "Zoloft poop out". I was on Zoloft 50mg at the time for Panic Disorder and it worked beautifully for over ten years, but just stopped. I went from a high functioning manager to a terrified mess afraid to leave the house. Got myself to a psychiatrist, she prescribed 1mg daily taken in two doses and it was a godsend. Got on another antidepressant, citalopram, which did the trick. I was able to slowly taper off the klonopin with no side effects. Recently I've been having some rebound anxiety (I'm in medical school: hello stress!) and once again I find myself utilizing klonopin. I've done a lot of work w/acupuncture, CBT, breathing but KP is the most effective."


"Worked good for about 4 months then my psoriasis started to come back within 8 months it almost like it was before Humira. One year later it has became completely useless."


"I got my implanon inserted in feb of 2011. At first it was perfect .. I wasn't getting pregnant and I wasn't havin periods. So when 2013 rolled around I gained a dramatic amount of weight. By the time I took it out 2 days ago I had gained 60 pounds in 2 yrs .. Yes I worked out and ate right but the implanon worked against it!!!! I'm hoping that now that it's out I will return to my regular weight."


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"I was on yaz for about a year and a half and switched to Gianvi about six months ago. Upon switching to Gianvi, my blood pressure went up, I became extremely anxious and had breakthrough bleeding which I hadn't previously experienced. My acne is slowly starting to come back and my periods are painful again. It's almost as if Gianvi is slowly not working as effectively as it should. I just switched to Junel in hopes it will work better and make me feel less sick."


"Continual weight gain, sexual disfunction, lack of normal emotions, stomach problems."


"After reading about the use of Baclofen to treat alcoholism, I asked my CPN if I could be treated with this drug. She referred me to the only psychiatrist/doctor in my county who was allowed to prescribe Baclofen for alcohol. After being an alcoholic for sixteen years, and having tried everything available to stop drinking, I can tell you that I have now been alcohol free for five and a half years. This is a miracle drug. What I find inexplicable, is the fact that only people who do their own research, find out about this drug, and have to ask for it. With alcoholism such a massive problem world-wide, why is this drug not the standard treatment. I fear the government stands to lose too much in taxes if people could stop drinking so easily."


"I had intense hip pains and muscle tightness for months and started to use Mucinex because of my cold.  After taking it, I kept telling my wife that my hip is feeling better and better.  I researched for ingredient in Mucinex and found guaifenesin.  There were so many FM comments in the blog that I thought I was reading a wrong section.  Been taking 600 mg of guaifenesin  three times a day and my pains have subsided about 95% in just 2 days!  I don't like taking any kind of drugs and will experiment with a lower dosage and what works for me.  I actually stopped taking my dosage one day and the hip pain started to present itself again.  Back on guaifenesin and pain subsided dramatically!"


"Long term use of opiates for chronic back pain had given me constipation so severe, it caused a rectal prolapse. I recently had a subtotal colectomy, yet the cramping, gas and constipation continued. My pain management N.P. recently gave me samples of the 25 mg. tabs. I am thrilled to report that after 3 days of being on this drug, my constipation has responded very favorably, with no obvious side effects so far. I was previously using Relistore inj., which only worked sporadically at best, and with excessive cramping. I also take Linzess which along with a recent subtotal colectomy has improved my colonic inertia caused by the years of narcotic use. This new drug is truly a Godsend for me!!"


"I have been taking this for a few months and have seen improvements.  I am not feeling so apprehensive about everything.  I am finally sleeping and have been able to focus better at work. A world of difference."


"This thing really does work! I was expected to have my period on Friday and the condom broke Thursday. So needless to say I was paranoid. I took the pill within 30 minutes and felt instant cramps.  I read all these reviews and they put me to ease, but still felt the stress.  I got my period EXACTLY a week after the incident, but was still nervous because I was 6 days late from the expected period.  But please don't worry, it works.  Though the period is absolute hell and painful, I've never been more excited to have it."


"Been on this pill for years. The only occasional problem I experience is breakthrough bleeding but it's usually very light and goes away quickly. I had some headaches initially when I first started taking it but they went away after the first month of being on the pill. It did eliminate my sex drive almost completely which I loved but I can see why many people wouldn't like that side effect."


"I took Junel when I was 19 years old for birth control. The only downside to it was my decreased sex drive - which was kind of a big deal. Otherwise, I didn't experience any crazy symptoms, but my relationship ended so there was no reason to continue using."


"Just like everyone else reviewing this stuff, I'm sitting on the toilet as we speak. I agree with everyone about the effectiveness of this stuff, it's a real plumber and gets the job done. But, I want people to know that no matter how nauseous it makes you feel to drink, even if it sucks terribly and you dry heave after every sip (as I did), YOU MUST DRINK THE WHOLE BOTTLE. DO IT. last time I was terribly constipated I got the lemon flavor, and it was so gross I only made it about halfway through. It didn't work, which made suffering through half the bottle not even worth it. DRINK THE WHOLE THING!!! You will not be sorry."


"I just took this medicine for the first time, I have had severe migraines for years. I can't believe how well this medicine is working already! I have chronic sinusitis, degenerative disc decease and TMJ. I also have braces and just got them tightened so I haven't even wanted to get out of bed lately. I am so excited I found this medicine, I can't believe I was never told about it before!"


"I was on Orsythia for 9 months and loved it. Before the prescription, I would have normal/heavy periods for 7 days and experienced a lot of premenstrual mood swings. After the pill, my mood swings disappeared and my skin cleared up (haven't had a single pimple since I started). I experienced spotting for around 2 weeks in my first month but my period regulated after that. My period then reduced to 3-4 days of light bleeding, manageable with just a panty liner. I didn't gain any unusual weight and it didn't lower my sex drive. I recently just switched to Nexplanon, a hormonal implant. I loved the pill but unfortunately, it is a hassle to have to remember to take it every day, reorder the prescription and take it with me when I traveled."


"It really calms me down when I get acute panic attacks. Dr. allows me to take up to one 2 mg tab as needed during day. I do find myself taking up to 2 tabs a day and 1 at night to help with sleep. Nothing else seems to work."


"This was very effective for 4 week's then stopped working.  I only lost 6 pounds in 6 months"


"I promised I would write this because just like you I was scouring the Internet for answers. I had unprotected sex on April 17th, the last day of my period, and my BF finished in me. He said not to worry since I was on my period but I was already freaking out so the next day I bought the plan B pill. I never had any side effects and it didn't make me sick. May 13th was when I was supposed to start my perod..and I didn't. So begins the freaking out even more and buying multiple pregnancy tests. Every test I took was negative but that didn't reassure me. My period is 11 days late but I finally started today!! I know it's hard not to but try not to worry. If you took this pI'll how you're supposed to it will work."


"The depo is different for everyone which I have found out. The only reason I got the depo is because it was highly recommended by people who have not experienced periods while on it, did not get a period in the first month but the second month was bleeding for a full 2 months and that's been my routine ever since will not be getting the 6th shot, I have spoke to a nurse and both doctor about this and it is considered normal as you need at least 3 in your system to get used to them but I am on the 6th and no change, would not recommend"


"This is the most horrible birth control pill I have ever tried. My doctor forced me onto estrogen free to due one visit with high blood pressure. I'm currently in the middle of the third month pack and I have become a shell of myself. I have no patience, I constantly cry and have developed an increased depression. My mood swings are out of control, not to mention my complete lack of libido. Periods lighter, but LONGER.I began to develop a darkened patch of skin on my forehead. Neck/back/chest itchy rash and terrible acne. Not to mention instant weight gain and constant hunger. DO NOT TAKE THIS!!!!"


"I had my gallbladder removed about 10 years ago due to an infection (not gall stones). Of all of the heartburn medications I have taken and been prescribed (Nexium, Prilosec, Zantac) only prevacid seems to give me relief."


"My daughter has been on this medication for 3 months now I will say that it is effective. Most of the time she is seizure free but does experience side effects such as upset stomach and restless at night."


"Love it. Sugar dropped drastically. Slight constipation and heartburn. Not sure about weight loss as I have been on it for 3 weeks. Curbed appetite. Nausea first 2 nights but took at bedtime so not bad. A little tired at times but feel better. Insurance will not pay, so it's expensive. Just completed sample. Still tried Metformin and Januvia. "


"My experience with acetazolamide has been okay. I started taking it after my lumbar puncture to relieve the pressure.  (I got IIH because it was a rare side effect of an antibiotic I was on for my acne, minocycline) it has been VERY effective at relieving the pressure, but gives really annoying side effects, like tingling of my fingers, face, and toes. Like when I'm trying to sleep my feet tingle and go crazy and it makes it impossible to sleep. It also made me have little to no appetite and I have lost 20 pounds in about 2 months. I my neurologist told me that long term use of this medication can cause kidney damage, but 6 months to a year shouldn't be a worry. (I am only going to be on diamox for 6 months. I've been on it for 4 months)"


"I started this pill about 7 months ago. The first month I was very moody. This went away by my second month. I've had mostly light periods that last 3-4 days, about two heavy periods, and these last two months I've had hardly a period at all. I don't particularly like this because you can't tell if you're pregnant or not but after reading all these reviews it seems quite common. I am a perfect user and when I'm not, breakthrough bleeding occurs. I would suggest taking this pill at night to combat nausea during the first month. Breast tenderness also occurred in the first month or so. No weight gain or appetite change. Cramps are lighter. My acne cleared up by month six. My sex drive and wetness is a bit lower but nothing some lubricant can't fix."


"Monodox is awesome. Not only did it only cost $10 with their savings card but also works so well. I had taken Doryx before but couldn't tolerate it at all! I got a rash and extreme nausea (150mg) but now I started taking 100mg of Monodox in the evening with dinner and not only do I not have the rash or nausea but I also don't have the photosensitivity. Plus the Doryx pill was HUGE. These capsules are so small and easy to swallow. If you take the Monodox 75mg you can either spread the dosing or take it all at once, whatever works best for you. But for me the 100mg is perfect. I should note I also started using Ziana at night as I couldn't tolerate any of the benzoyl peroxide topicals. And starting tonight I will also add Aczone as a primer."


"I was recently put on depo provera as a last-ditch effort prior to undergoing a full hysterectomy to relieve serious pain from endometriosis. While it has been effective for relieving the pain, I have been heavily spotting or more for over 2 months now... every day. I decided not to get another shot and I am now experiencing random horrible stabbing pains in my ovary (not like the endometriosis pain). Pain aside... 2 months of feeling too gross to have sex - I feel bad for my husband!

I was on depo for years during my younger years and never had any issues. I stopped taking it because I thought I was going to be able to have children; that turned out to not be the case, so I thought it couldn't hurt to try it again... bad choice!"


"I get urinary tract infections quite frequently, about 4 to 6 per year and I am always prescribed Levaquin. By the third dose I begin to feel better but I start getting the bad side effects, stomach upset, vomiting and diarrhea. It also makes me very fatigued."


"I've had the Nexplanon since May, and it had been great. It wasn't even that sore to get put in. I'm terrified of needles, so I didn't know what to expect, but it wasn't that bad at all. More sore, than uncomfortable. I didn't watch it getting put it, but my arm was numbed, then the implant was inserted a minute later. I felt a click when it was inserted, and then that was it, no hassle! For a week or two after, there was a bruise on my arm, but after a while, there was no sign that anything was there. I barely have a scar now either! I haven't had a period in about 8 months (and I'm definitely not pregnant), so it really does its job! Highly recommend it to anyone."


Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

"I have been on this for about 6 months now and started on it to help with my irregular and heavy periods as well as a contraceptive. Let me just say all women's hormones are different but for me this works. Don't have acne (never really had a problem with it before). I start my pills on a Friday and when I finish my active pills have my period on a Tuesday/Wednesday. It's prevented pregnancy (I'm only 21 don't want a baby) and keeps my periods in check I love it!"


"works very good for energy, focus and a feeling of well being.  I didn't feel depressed at all.  It kept me focused unlike  when I was without I couldn't sit still for 2 minutes. Good overall.   It left my heart racing a little but I took a Xanax and it all balanced out."


"This medication has saved my life. I can function without feeling down. I am enjoying everything now. Only drawback is when you run out or if you stop taking the pill the withdrawls can be terrible. I went crazy and was severely depressed. But if taken correctly they are awesome."


"I just had my Mirena removed. I only had it in for about 8 weeks. I was constantly bleeding I was losing so much hair, had really bad cramps and I was always so tired. I lost all desire for sex. And was definitely moody. Around the same time of day I started feeling really sick. I hated it. I called my Dr and told her to get it out. So I went in the next day and got it out! Didn't hurt one bit. I'm having some light bleeding now but I think that's normal. But I feel better then ever!"


"I was given Belsomra samples from my psychiatrist, he advises I take 10mg the first night and if that doesn't help then take 20mg the next night. I took the 20mg at 9:30pm. It did not help me fall asleep, and when I woke up for work at 7am I was so incredibly dizzy I could not walk straight. I felt confused and slow and had trouble with depth perception. I was unable to work a full day and when I tried to take a nap at 4pm, the room was spinning as I laid down and I couldn't fall asleep but I couldn't keep my eyes open either. My psych is suggesting a sleep study now but I'm just so frustrated because now at not quite 21 hours later I still feel so dizzy and out of it."


"I have been very pleased with the effectiveness of Benicar 20mg. I started out taking Benicar 20/12.5mg and the 12.5 HCTZ caused dizziness and light-headedness after several days of use. So I requested the plain Benicar 20mg
without the HCTZ diuretic and I have felt much better, no problems at all. My blood pressure has stayed at 120/78, and often it is even lower. I take it once daily and go about my normal routine."


"The day after my first injection, I was so exhausted that I slept the entire day.  Two days after injection, I vomited all day.  I'm currently on day 3 with extreme nausea and diarrhea.  I will not do this again!  This is horrible!"


"It ruined my teenage years i got stretch marks, I ganed weight, moon face, I didn't recognize myself anymore. I hope I never ever take this drug again!!!   I hope my moon face goes away and I look like the person I was before..."


"After much deliberation and many, many meetings, we finally decided to put our 7 year old on low dose Abilify. My child is officially diagnosed PDD-NOS, which is an autism umbrella disorder. At first the low 2mg dose seemed pretty effective in controlling the anxiety and outburst. However; when our doctor prescribed a higher dose, 5 mg, the exhaustion and weight gain were out of control. My child gained roughly 45 pounds in six months. Even when we stopped the medication for the summer months. Abilify seems to make my child very hungry, but unable to convert any calories into energy, simply storing all food as fat. We came to the decision that the side effects were out weighing the desired effects, and are trying a new medication. "


"Thank you Xanax for the best sleep ever!"


"Acne: Cleared up completely in 6 months and no acne for 6 more months. After that breakouts started again.

Side effects:

Mood- swings (Mild)

Hair Loss (Very Severe)"


"This is the best psych med option I've ever had.  Over a six-year period, I had been prescribed a myriad of medicines for bipolar mania and depression, including: Abilify, Wellbutrin, Zyprexa, Celexa, Prozac, Lithium, Geodon, and Tegretol.  Lamictal has been a Godsend.

Lamictal has not been associated with weight gain nor diabetes (I have type 2, but was diagnosed prior to my prescription).  All psych medicines have side effects, and finding the most benign one can be maddening, and even life-threatening, in my case.  Give this one, at least a shot."


"I use Atenolol for my hyper thyroid tremors rapid heart and it works wonders. Its hard to find a pill that works for so many things"


"Just started phentermine on the 14th, down 4 pounds in two days, healthy eating, exercise, and a great mindset. Start weight 210lbs... now 206."


"Love it!"


"I took this medication for a week and just couldn't tolerate it.  I did lose weight, but the side effects (gastric distress, nausea) were so bad I had to discontinue it."


"I applied the cream to the affected area twice daily. The initially, it decreased the itching and rash in the area. However after several weeks of use, itching begin to increase after using the cream. So I read the label ingredients and saw that it had aluminum in it. I have no doubt that is aluminum that is causing the new itching because I can't use aluminum chlorohydrate in deodorant as it causes intense itching and affects the pores in my underarms. So I will need to find something else to treat the affected area."


"Took me several trips back to the ER for fluids with vitamins, to help flush this Aweful stuff out!

Had BAD side effects 4 a Month!!! BAD!!!

NEVER TAKE UNLESS U LUV BEING WEAK & NO ENERGY ALONG WITH MASSIVE DIAREA & NO APPITITE, & LUV DEHYDRATION"


"Well I have been taking Oxycontin 40mg for 5 years now and it has  changed my life until a couple of weeks ago. Now they don't work nearly as good as they did. They put a time release all the way through the pill and it doesn't take the pain completely away now. I hope they change back because this has affected my life a lot!"


"I have read all these reviews and I am jealous that all of you experienced weight loss! I have experienced weight GAIN but that could also be because I only have a period once every three months (with PMS and some spotting in between). But I LOVE the control this pill gives me! I have been on it since my manufacturer changed it from Microgestin Fe, but it's okay! It feels good to me. I have a lot of unprotected sex and it's nice to know when I start spotting a little that it's okay. I GET NO CRAMPS! Because of my cervical inversion, it is MISERABLE for me to have a period every month. This pill lets me go as long as I want until I want to have one! I just have to be very sensitive and careful, and this pill helps me so much."


"I have severe osteoarthritis in my knees. Just started taking Mobic several weeks ago. I have had amazing results! The pain and swelling is all but gone. "


"I've finished the 5 week loading dose 3 weeks ago.  It is not working for Ankylosing Spondylitis.  I am very disappointed.  My Dr is upping my dose to 300 mg and I hope that will work."


"I love this medication! I was on Zoloft and was a zombie! I couldn't sleep, and with a newborn sleep was critical to me! I also gained a lot of weight! I have no issues sleeping now and generally have a more positive mood and am losing weight. You can tell when I don't take this! It's a dream!"


""Birth control will relieve cramps!" she said. Initially she put me on a combination pill and all was fine until I had an allergic reaction. She thought putting me on this darn shot would be a better idea and I trusted her. All was fine for about a month until I started to feel physically repulsive. Mind you, this has never been an issue with me. My breasts look like nubs i. e. lost their perkiness and my stomach looks like I ingested an entire inflated balloon. I also have chest acne which has never been a problem for me, even as a teen. I constantly feel disgusted with myself. Is it in my head? Maybe, but I hate feeling gross all the time. My boyfriend is still weirdly attracted to me.   I refuse to get this again."


"I started Lo Loestrin Fe because I was having some irregularities with my period and also to prevent pregnancies. This pill was awful. First of all, I already suffer from acne, which is slowly improving. However, this made my acne really bad and I began to develop cystic acne. I began to get constant awful migraines, and I don't have a history of migraines. I was also getting moody.
The pill affects everyone differently. But this pill did not work for me. After suffering a whole month with migraines and cystic acne, I stopped once my pack was done. I considered trying to stick it out, but decided it wasn't worth it."


"I have had emotional disorders all my life.  I am 48 years old.  I've always been taking something most of my adult life.  I recently went off Lithium (after 2 years of 900 mg/day) and was put on Abilify.  Wow.  It's only been 3-4 days of taking it and I can tell a big difference.  Taking 1/2 10 mg for 2 weeks then the whole 10 mg after that.  I also take Prozac 40 mg/day.  Thyroid medicines, blood pressure medicines and 2 mg clonazepam to sleep.  I am surprised this Abilify has put energy in me so quick.  "


"I took Epitol for a while and loved it."


"I had implanon inserted in December of 2009. The first two months I did not get a period but since then I have gotten it every 2 weeks. And it isn't just spotting, it's a full period with PMS lasting around 5 days. I talked to my health care provider and was put on Apri along with the Implanon in order to regulate the bleeding which my HCP said should regulate in about a month. Other than this, the only side effects I've gotten are increased appetite but with no weight gain and my skin has cleared up."


"I've been taking Yaz for 4 months now, I'm 16 years old. Few complaints, at the beginning this pill caused me horrible nausea and breast pain but that could be due to changing to Yasmin from Microgynon 30. Also I experienced spells of depressive moods which have now cleared up but I often experience mood swings! On a positive note my skin has cleared up massively and have maintained if not lost weight, great pill."


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"This is my third month on this pill and so far it's really good. I have not experienced an bad acne or weight gain. My periods are much less painful I don't have to take any painkillers during my period now! (Sometimes I took 2-4 Aleve's a day to stop the pain). I haven't experienced any nausea or discomfort and I rarely have mood swings now."


"I'm 8 weeks preg and couldn't able to move my bowel with hot drinks, colace, fruits,high fiber...stuck with feeling to go but not coming out for a week then I tried MOM which I have no experiences bf so I only took 30cc with warm cup of milk. I took MOM at 11pm and right at 12.30 it started working. Wow it work like champ I did get little cramp, a minute then that's all.  It started with hard part and soft then diarrhea.. Took about 20 min done with job.  Thank you MOM..I made right choice"


"I developed eczema on my eyelids and originally treated it with a eucerin cream. While that moisturized the area well, my eyelids were still swollen and constantly itchy. My doctor later prescribed this to treat it and warned me about the burning sensation during the first 24 hours. As many people have mentioned after the first application the skin begins to feel like its burning and mine became very red, it was miserable. However, after the first day that goes away and within a week I had normal eyes again! I am so happy with this ointment, I honestly thought I would never have normal eyes again."


Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate

"This was my third colonoscopy and had never had problems before with other prep kits.    This one did me in.    I woke up the day of the procedure feeling queasy, and sure enough, about 40 minutes after drinking the prep, I was vomiting profusely.  I had to run the drug store to get magnesium citrate to complete the process, but got sick after that as well.   Luckily, I kept the latter down long enough to get the necessary affect.

My gastro was not happy that I'd had the problem.  He apologized profusely and said that was the last one he was prescribing.   Too many patients were reporting problems."


"I suffer from OCD. Sleep is a luxury. Ambein, is the first medicine I've taken that has offered any relief. I still don't sleep the entire night but 4 hrs is a Dod send. I don't understand why 2 can't be prescribed. I could take the second one upon waking and actually get 8 hrs sleep. I suffer no side effects from it."


"MAKE SURE YOU ARE AWARE OF THE SIDE EFFECTS OF THE NUVARING IF USING FOR THE 1ST TIME. My Dr didn't give me much info other than the brochure and I wasn't prepared for the roller coaster 5 days I had (yep that's all I lasted). Nauseous, sweaty, extremely tired, lethargic, unhappy, starving then not hungry at all, cramps, itchiness, headaches, dehydrated, fuzzy head, cough, teary EXTREMELY teary, anxious, nervous, irritable.. you name it I had it! After a very scary panic attack driving home from work I ripped it out and will not try it again. two days later I feel myself again

after using the pill for 14 years I'm not new to hormonal BC and I would not recommend this to anyone I know. it was extremely scary becoming a crazy person!"


"I started taking Phentermine 37.5 last Saturday 4/16 so hasn't been a week yet. I did lost my appetite I barley eat anything. Trying to stick around 500 Carlories per day. I have PCOS and last blood work that I got done my insulin levels were out of control. I am on 1500 mg of metformin also.  My start weight was 180lbs I weight myself at home this morning and it was 176lbs but I don't think my scale at home is right so I will just wait to go in 4 weeks for an follow up with my doctor and see if I lost any weight. My goal weight is around 130 lbs. No Side effects besides the dry mouth. Will keep you guys updated."


"I started taking this after my son was born because I am breastfeeding. I've been on the medication for about 7 months now. Unfortunately, last month I had two periods! Two full periods, not spotting. This appears to be happening again this month, and I just can't have my period every other week. It's too messy and exhausting, on top of having a one year old."


"Has done wonders for me. I've been taking them for almost 4 years along with another medication. It helps with the pain and also allows you a good nights rest."


"I've been taking this medicine for years.  I was having difficulties keeping my medicine levels in the proper zone.  The extended release has been great.  I'm in a small group of people who need their Dilantin level slightly above the 10-20 range.  I'm able to stay at 20-22 with the proper dosages that have been prescribed for me.  I cannot take the generic brand. When I was on the generic, my levels were not as stable."


"I was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome about 3 weeks ago.  Prior to that, I had been gaining weight for no apparent reason.  I eat clean and exercise regularly, so was at a loss for what was going on.  My periods had always been irregular, but when I went 2 mos without one, I definitely knew something was up.  I started metformin 3 weeks ago.  First 500mg and then increased to 1000 mg at 2 weeks.  Since starting, I've lost 4 lbs, got my period on time, and finally have my energy back!  Side effects have only impacted me every now and then with no rhyme or reason as to when, but well worth the positive effects."


"It just gives me stomach ache and makes my period worse. It has never relieved my cramps."


"I was taking Orsythia for a few years then went off birth control for 3 months; when I re-started taking it about a month ago I was prescribed Aviane (which from my understanding is the exact same med as Orsythia). I think it is just my body adjusting to the change of hormones but my hair has been thinning out; I've been shedding a lot extra. I assume it will stop in a couple months once my body adjusts, but was just wondering if anyone had any knowledge if this was normal. So far that is the only bothersome side effect I've ever noticed. I definitely have noticed that when on birth control I do not get acne, but when I am on it I usually have pimples."


"My teen is on first week of Abilify & Strattera will be added in another week for ADD. He had been on Focalin for ADD/ADHD which we thought worked the best of all. ADD meds we tried over many years BUT what we didn't realize is that Stimulant meds (like Focalin, Concerta) can cause paranoia/anxiety and agitation, which came out in him - making his Dr think he had a secondary more worrisome disorder. Every symptom went away after stopping the Stimulant med for 2 months. I hope Abilify works as a balance for the Strattera. His Dr said no more stimulant meds for him - although they work the best. "


"I have tried all methods if birth control except the shot and nothing was right for me. I always experienced headaches, terrible mood swings, nausea, weight gain and actually forgetting (the pill). I heard about the IUD, but was so afraid to give it a try because of all of the horrible reviews that I have read. After realizing that everyone is different, and not remembering to take the pill daily I thought what the heck. I spoke to my doctor and I had the Mirena inserted yesterday. Although it was very uncomfortable, not as painful as some of the postings. I did feel a pinch and cramped slightly, but the process was not that day. Today (day 2) I am cramping, but nothing that a few ibuprofen couldn't handle. I am spotting and have on a pantyliner."


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


"I was recently perscribed Seroquel, and I can tell the difference already with my bipolar. However it made me so drowsy and lethargic that I can only take it at night. It has helped me think more clearly and has lessened my manic and depressive episodes to where I feel almost "normal" again."


"Great working, especially Brand name"


"I've taken Duloxetine for years for major depression/osteoarthritis, but it never did much. My new psychologist wanted me to go off duloxetine and try a different A.D. **(Pro-tip - duloxetine can be titrated off of QUICKLY (within 2 weeks) if concurrent, temporary therapy of low-dose Prozac is performed at the same time. 10mg Prozac sufficient to prevent brain zaps and withdrawal syndrome from Duloxetine).

I started with 75mg of Venlafaxine the first week. I didn't feel quite right, but not so bad that I felt I needed to report anything. After one week at 75mg per day, I began taking 150mg, a doubling.

One day at 150mg was nearly the end of me. Immediately after it "hit" I became hostile, aggressive, suicidal, and unable to calm down."


"I had Nuvaring for about 4 months  and I just took it out and will be getting back on my previous pill. I had been on the pill for like 6 years with no problem except I was just tired of having to remember it. My dr recommended NR, so I tried it. Totally effective when it comes to preventing pregnancy and you can't beat the convenience. BUT I feel like I have a UTI all the time, my skin has gotten worse and I've gained 10 lbs even while eating healthy and cutting out processed foods and dairy (I'm 5'1, so 10 lbs feels like 20 lbs).

Just my two cents but all BC affects people differently"


"I've had my skyla for three years. Its soon to come out and I probably will never get it again. My periods are STILL so so irregular. Some times I don't get my period for months and then I'll get my period for 15 days or longer with days in-between I don't bleed at all. I never know when its finished or when its coming."


"I'm I gave birth to my daughter at 34 weeks for completely unknown reasons. The drs where so set on me agreeing to take makena that when I asked about possible side effects I was told their really aren't side effects. I was scheduled for a shot today but am completely refusing to allow my drs to continue with this treatment. The side effects are  terrible! The shots are painful and you'll be tender for days. I also had a ton of fatigue while taking them, but the worst is the moodiness and depression. After just a few short weeks of taking makena my emotional state has become so poor that it is safer and healthier for both myself and my baby to not continue Makena.

I would recommend for expecting mothers to steer clear of Makena."