"Hi, My same is Samuel and i have been on claravis for 5 months now, and am on my last month! Claravis has beaten all of my expectations and helped me finally be satisfied with myself. This medicine is hardcore. It uses a high does of vitamin A to work out your acne for good,...yes i said it, FOR GOOD. I tried proactive for about 6 months, and hated it. It uses harsh ingredients to control your acne until your bodies hormones level out. I talked to my doctor alot about this medicine compared to others before i started. And yes, it does have downsides. I cant fit everything into this box i want to say, but my email is samroxlox@yahoo.com, and i'd be happy to help anyone with questions, i check it daily."


"Ok so I'm on here to post on a post I did on February 23 sooooo my first review after a month on pill was good. I can't say it is now :( on my second pack and calling Dr tomorrow to change it.... I started bleeding 2 weeks before my period and I'm also getting acne something I never ever had..... I also get very sensitive and cry for any little thing I'm definitely getting off this  pill the reason the Dr put me on it was to control my heavy cycle and now I'm bleeding in between."


"My husband has had the worst cough for over a week, took Tessalon Perles, after 2 doses got his first full nights sleep. No cough."


"Yaz is the only birth control that has ever worked for me, I am 25 and have been on it since I was 16. Throughout that time i have tried multiple other options including the generic. All failed miserably. Yaz is not covered by my insurance and i still pay the full cost every month because it works so well for me."


"My experience with this drug was definitely not positive. I was on 25mg for about 2 weeks and noticed little effect, so I increased to 50mg. About a week after increasing to the 50mg, I started having severe anxiety attacks for no reason. I am in college and I had to leave school because I couldn't handle it. It is so so horrible. This has continued for about a week now. I stopped taking it a few days ago and am still waiting for it to get out of my system because I feel so horrible. I am going back to my old drug, Zoloft, because I didn't have any issues."


"I had tried several different types of medicines and combinations of medicines for my anxiety and irritability.  Cymbalta has given me terrible side effects: sweating, constipation, hair loss, hypertension, dry mouth, and weight gain. My doctor thought that Viibryd might be a better option.  I was very apprehensive and I was ready to give up on medicines.  The ramping up with the Viibryd (10mg to 20mg to 40mg) was a horrible experience. I had terrible nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and spaciness.  I couldn't distinguish if it was withdrawal from the Cymbalta (if that was possible with the switch to Viibryd) or if it was the Viibryd....could have been both.  That all being said, now I'm on the 40mg and I feel great. I feel like the person I used to be."


"Cataflam is so far the only medication, OTC or otherwise, that has done anything to help with my menstrual cramps.  It allows me to function at a basically normal level during my period.  The pain is not entirely gone but Cataflam seems to keep it manageable."


"Taking Abilify greatly improved my mood, anxiety and depression.  However approximately 2 months into treatment I started having severe headaches, face and lips swelled also breast tenderness and warm to touch.  Today I decided to discontinue the medication.  Over all it's a very good medication, I just can't take it."


"I was dizzy really bad first dose and felt weird. Had trouble seeing but I finally got some sleep. Those feelings only lasted 2 doses. I was on 15mg ER. It hasn't helped a but a little bit. I've been on pain meds for7 years. They wanted me on er because I hurt 24/7."


"I started having really bad breakouts and my dermatologist prescribed me Epiduo. After the first 2 days of using it all the bumps on my face had flattened and began healing. I guess I'm just waiting to see how it will do with scarring. The epiduo didn't begin to dry my skin until the 6th day and its normal and nothing too much. I think this is going to work well seeing as I have had positive changes within 1 week.

The bad thing is epiduo is very expensive if your insurance won't cover it. Even with the discount card from the doctor the total was $350 , so I'm using the sample tubes they gave me to hold out until I can buy it"


"I have been bleeding profusely (clots, steady bleeding) for a year and a half - yes 18 months!!  I have seen 2 different OB-GYNs.  I am 46 and have fibroid tumors and ovarian cysts.  Both doctors have used the "try this and see" approach and I have been given Provera, Depo Shots, and Beyaz birth control.  None of these have stopped the bleeding.  After taking the Beyaz last December, my blood sugar level rose to 450 and it took a month to get it back to normal.  Of course, now I am considered a diabetic and have to take Metformin every day despite the fact that I was not diabetic or prediabetic before then.  It is ridiculous that these doctors will not consider a permanent treatment option!"


"So far, my 2nd day taking 80mg . My ears and scalp are so itchy!"


"I was diagnosed with Tinea Versicolor.  This is basically an overgrowth of yeast on your skin, it causes the affected areas to lose pigment; such as a tan. Locals in Hawaii call it Haole rot. I'm not entirely sure if this medicine is working yet because it can take a long time for your skin tone to even out. My pharmacist did not tell me that Xanax should not be taken with this medicine. I'm really happy that I didn't take any. I can't find out how long it stays active in your system though.  I took the medicine yesterday (400mg) and I am going to take another 400mg dose in one week. Today my face burns as though I have a chemical burn. It's kind of an odd side effect."


"At first it worked okay then my acne was worse than when I started and it even burnt to apply the Epiduo causing great pain, it is not right for everyone."


"This worked wonders for me. It just cost too much. "


"I love Seroquel! After suffering with insomnia for approximately 30 years, and 2 years of depression, I have finally found a medication that lets me sleep through the night. Plus, I enjoy the groggy and relaxed feeling that I have the following day, although my doctor says that a lot of his patients do not like this feeling."


"During my 7 days on this medicine I experienced a very bad metal taste in my mouth. I was also constipated and had headaches. The medicine cleared up the Giardia and all the symptoms stopped about a day or two after my last dose."


"I have the 3 day treatment and I just applied it and am sooooo itchy I cannot stand this I like neeeeed to scratch... The infection was a little itchy but it sure as hell wasn't this bad!! I do not recommend this stuff at all!!"


"I've had cold sores since I was young and this medicine is fantastic!  It will stop the cold sore from getting really large and it heals a lot faster. Great product!"


"Okay I promised myself that if it worked that I would post a review on here. My fiancé and I had unprotected sex and he came inside me so I took Plan B right after, like an hour. I have taken Plan B two other times when I got scared and it never failed. I'm not ready to have another kid, as we have a 4 year old. I realized after that I was mid ovulation that night and due any time. I'm irregular so I can't pinpoint. I read online that Plan B will not work during ovulation and it will actually increase my chances of getting pregnant. So I came here and most of you eased my mind! So here I am 2 weeks later and my period is right on time. I will gladly take the most painful period taen by pregnant at my wedding! It does work!"


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"3 colonoscopy -this prep was actually a very good experience. The only reason I did not give it a 10 was that the prep is nasty-tasting, but not horrific.First dose worked in less than 30 min and after about 4 trips to toilet I was done. Chills but no cramps. That cleaned me out so second dose at 5 am was easier. Hydrated (gatorade) and low fiber diet the week before helped,"


"I have been using this medication for just over a year now.  Hair has re-grown over my crown but the top and temple areas are still quite thin, have not re-grown and not responded in the same way.  I guess these areas have not gotten any worse either.  Certainly I don%u2019t notice hair in the shower or in my hair brush as much.

On the sexual function side of things I have noticed a decrease performance wise, I guess there was always going to be a tradeoff. The main thing I think to watch out for is the effect the medication has on PSA levels and if you are already being monitored for this prior to starting Propecia it is worth bearing in mind and reminding your physician about the PSA lowering effect of Propecia."


"Works great. Love it."


"I took this method of birth control for three years. Initially I had been on Lo Loestrin (I loved it) but switched to this because of insurance. I loved this pill (I just recently got the Nexplanon implant which is why this is past tense). I have a gastrointestinal illness so this was extremely light on my stomach and didn't affect it at all. I actually stopped having my period altogether while taking this and didn't experience any weight gain. I do recall some mood swings early on, but I believe this was from switching birth controls and not a symptom of this particular birth control. That only lasted a month or two.

I would suggest this to anyone looking to start birth control and especially anyone who may be apprehensive about it."


"This drug worked well with my shingles...thats about it! they want me to keep taking it for pain and it does nothing for me! gotta see doc on Thursday so hopefully he changes that. 900mg a day and does nothing? I hate taking meds as it is if its not gonna help with pain y take it?"


"So far, I would give this a 10. I'm on my second week and not a single negative side effect. No nausea, no moodiness. It's even increased my sex drive (which me and my boyfriend both love about it). My skin has started to look clearer, and I feel happy on the pill. I'm looking forward to see how well it treats me!"


"I take 1 to 2, 50mg tablets of tramadol a day (a very small dose) for a pulled nerve in my brachial plexis. I have been on it nearly a year. My prescription calls for me to take 1 to 2 tablets every 4 hours or as needed. I am able to get by on just 1 or 2 a day. I find tramadol not only relieves the dull pain in my neck and the other short-circuit issues one faces with a pulled nerve, but it also lightens my load, so to speak. In other words, I feel less anxious and overwhelmed when I'm on it, but it's all very subtle. I don't feel like I'm drugged out. I take a VERY small dose each day."


"I have just started using Vyvanse a couple days ago. Even though I haven't been on it for very long, I already notice some differences in my everyday life. Almost everything has changed for the greater good. The only bad thing I have to pick on is that I have experienced a multitude of side effects such as headaches, rapid heart beats, and dizziness. Other than that, I like Vyvanse so far. My opinion in the future may or may not change, but most likely not. The effects of Vyvanse are pretty immediate, for me at least. It has also come to my attention that some people don't notice any change sometimes."


"Been on Flomax for BPH for 2 yrs now. Its improved my urinary volume and flow rate tremendously. Most night, don't even get up at all. Better now that I take it at 10pm with a small snack. While it has also caused me to have dry ejaculations (my other half has not complained about this) , I can maintain erection and have multiple ejaculations."


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"1900hrs. first dose.( could taste better! but found it easier to get down the colder it was )  40 mins later  blast off. Then every 30mins. or so back on the loo. 12:45am next morning chanced going to bed for a few hrs. Big mistake! ,02.30am rush to loo and afterwards hand wash bed linen - I recommend putting some towel in your bed!! ):  Stayed up after that as had to take second dose at 4:00am. All in all I must have visited the loo about 10 or 12 times ( stayed on it from 4:15am to 6:00am ). At hospital 08:00am and had the procedure . Did not want any pain relief as did not want to have to wait until next day to drive ( although they did put needle in back of hand just in case ) but was pretty much pain free. Hope this helps those about to take the plunge (:"


"I've been taking Synthroid for 4 yrs, since then my blood pressure has gone up (120/75 before, now 140/85 or higher) and cholesterol has skyrocketed as well (before was below, now 6.6)"


"Have been taking Arimidex for 3 years after double mastectomy for stage 1 invasive ductal carcinoma breast cancer. Have unbearable pain in legs at night, hair is thinning, memory loss & loss of words, joints in thumbs swollen & painful, hard to get up after sitting for any length of time. Went off meds for about 2 weeks but no change. Want to go off completely but afraid of cancer returning. Have had melanoma on my back and hand. Also have lymphedema in both arms & chest. Want this nightmare to be over. I see so many others have same symptoms. Feel like a lab rat but glad to be alive!"


"The best of the Benign Prostate Hyperplasia medicines."


"People are talking about not feeling hungry, well I am starving! Especially, in the early morning and night. I started the medication April 4th, and I have lost no weight. I ended up in the emergency room with a blood pressure of 162/108 and my pulse was over 100 resting! I've never had BP problems before. Also, my anxiety has gotten really bad. I feel like I'm always in a dream, I'm tired all of the time, and sometimes forget where I am and what I am doing. I am currently in week 3, I take 2 pills in the morning and 1 in the evening. The positive side Is that it did help me quit smoking. I had no desire whatsoever to smoke! After reading other reviews and seeing other people having these same side effects I won't be taking the medicine."


"I have to wonder how many of the people posting have used any kind of hormonal birth control before - different people react differently to any medicine, but a lot of the symptoms discussed (e.g. weight gain, slower metabolism) are common side effects of the pill too.  I just had mine implanted 2 days ago, so maybe I need to give it some time, but so far it's great. The procedure was relatively painless, but I've also had two kids, and was near the end of my period, so perhaps that's why I had very little trouble and others have had more.  My doctor said that having it done when you aren't on your period can be pretty painful, because the lining is thicker.  Anyhow, I didn't have any cramping or anything afterwards, and my period's already stopped."


"I started on this a while ago. It was wonderful actually I never had problems getting my period on time, it always works and my cramps weren't bothering me. I moved and my pharmacy gave me Levora- same amount of active hormones but, Levora gave me god awful cramps all times of the month, made me miss my period for a month at a time, get 2 periods a month and sometimes just get it in the middle of the cycle. Marlissa doesn't give me that issue at all- I am so happy to be back on it again! There's a reason why there are so many types and brands, everyone's body will respond completely different"


"I've been on Ocella going on almost a year then boom - it's no longer generic. $35 bucks a month! Or $90 if you buy 3 months (and that's with insurance), all in a matter of three months from when I last refilled my prescription. very upsetting. Only one manufacturer for it so it is now a brand.  I'm not sure if this all works under your insurance and what they cover but that was the reason I was given for the increase. Now I'm nervous about switching to something else because that's just outrageous to pay, especially in this economy. $15 bucks for 3 months worth was nice, hopefully having to switch doesn't cost me elsewhere. Other than that I think this is a great birth control and would continue to use it if I could afford it."


"I guess it helps with the anxiety. It affects my memory horribly, I can't think of simple words, I miss exits on the freeway, I forget where I am going, etc. It makes me nauseous and gives me diarrhea.  Just when I am starting to feel better, it is time to take it again.  I take 100mg 3 times a day.  I have only been on it a couple of weeks, so I keep hoping the side effects will go away.  I still get anxious when I am faced with my main stressor, but it is not as severe (not the full blown panic attack), just the pain in my stomach, choking in my throat, feeling like my heart is pounding in my head, chest, etc., so it does help some."


"Loss of taste and taste buds. Was it the oral thrush or the Nystatin? Will my taste & taste buds come back??"


"I suffer from depression and also have Type 1 diabetes. I wanted to try this medication and quickly noticed a difference in mild pain in my legs. I take good care of my my diabetes, have had it for 25 years and have been in a nationwide study for 24 years.
As for depression, the Cymbalta seems to do nothing for me. I started on 60mgs, then increased to 90 and then 120mgs with no improvement ever since taking it. I'd like to stay on a lower dosage of it for my mild leg pain but, desperately need something for the depression."


"This medicine is a life saver when you have a bad chronic cough, the only medicine that helps me deal with the cough and finally able to sleep and not cough up my lungs all night long"


"Linzess is a savior for me.  I took it for a year(low dose) every 4- 5 days.   I then began taking it every day.  It stopped working for a month.    I took some laxatives and then I re started Linzess  and only took it ,once again, for every 4 or 5 days. Once a day wasn't natural for me because I  had chronic constipation since I was a child.  .  When I started taking it every 4th or 5th day it started working again..

The only problem with this drug is that  it isn't consistent in it's effects so, to be safe,  I stay around a bathroom all day and wear an adult diaper if I plan to be out for a few hours."


"This medicine saved my life. Racing thoughts almost non-existent.  When they recur during times of stress, doctor ups dosage and immediately my mind quietens.  OCD is underlying cause of many compensatory disorders, including: depression, alcoholism and eating disorder.  With the OCD controlled, I have been able to take charge over the others."


"I started taking Contrave for weightloss after the tremendous success of a family member. I'm 56 y.o. Woman 5'5". 180lbs. I bike 3x/wk and eat a healthy diet. Desserts are my downfall. The first week on Contrave was great. No side effects, 3 lb weight loss. Week 2 no noticeable weight loss. Week 3 lethargy, slight nausea and headaches, dry mouth, thrust.  Kept 3 pill/ a day for a couple of weeks. I decided to power through the side effects because people reported getting over them. 4 pills a day caused debilitating nausea, extreme lethargy, complete lack of appetite and migraines. Cut back to 3 pill/ day, but was still sick. Finally went to Doc and gave up completely.  Disappointed but just not for me."


"Tri-luma is effective and it didn't irritate my skin."


"I've been using Hypercare for a little over a year, and it works great if I use it every night. Unfortunately, it does sting a lot. I've found that using Ultrabalm from Lush Cosmetics definitely brings down the stinging quite a bit, so I'd recommend that to anybody who has the same problem!"


"Every allergy pill I try stops working eventually, so after using Claritin and Zyrtec, I decided to try Allegra. It is my first day using it and it partially clears me up but it is 3 in the morning and I have yet to feel tired. I can see that I am not alone, so I'll be going back to Zyrtec until I can see my doctor about switching to something else."


"With Lyrica although some of the Fibromyalgia pain was reduced, I found myself with increased depression and water weight gain which only made the Fibromyalgia worse. Discontinued after 60 days and nearly 20lbs. Depression lightened, however the weight has been hard to lose having so much pain from the Fibro.  Baclofen has been one medicine that has "helped" with minimal side effects. Please come up with something without the side effects!"


"I am currently taking 1/4 of a 5 mg tablet (but started out on a 1/2 tablet) of Saphris at night.  I am also on Lexapro, 10 mg for depression and anxiety.  The combo works great.  I have horrible insomnia/waking in the night on just Lexapro (or other SSRI's I've tried) but with Saphris I sleep great and wake up refreshed!  Only downside is that I've put on 10-15 pounds in the last 6 months, but not sure if it is due to the Lexapro or Saphris or both.  I eat very healthy (just too much) and exercise regularly....but find myself always feeling hungry.  Oh well...at least I'm happy!"


"Have bronchitis and this doesn't stop me from coughing.  OTC cough syrups are better"


"I suffer from degenerative disk disease and I've had surgery for this twice in my lifetime.  I am only 43 and already on Disability.  I have tried taking Ultram/Tramadol for my back pain and I feel absolutely NO relief when I take it.  I even got brave and took 2 at a time for a day (my normal dose being 50mg every 8 hours).  Still nothing.  I've had at least three different doctors recommend or prescribe this to me over the last 4 years and have never once had it lower the pain in my back.  I am glad to hear that it works for a lot of people, I just wish it would work for me."


"Miserable RA flare after my mothers passing ! I went to the dr offerd methotrexate I refused I'm 37 no children ! I was in tears until Celebrex immediately I was up on my feet ! Thank you God ! I have my life back !"


"I started this exactly a week ago and it's making me break out HORRIBLY, I truly do not know what to do :( it's my first time ever being on BC, and I've read stuff saying to wait it out and it'll clear my skin in 3 months but I don't think I can wait that long. It's really embarrassing, I've always had issues with acne but NEVER this bad and it's only been a week!"


"I have had back surgery on my L5S1 and am still in severe pain in my lower spine and permanent nerve pain. Norco worked short term for me. They took me off hydrocodone 10/650 because of acetaminophen in it. The Norco is 325 but the Norco did not last as long and did not seem to take away pain as well. I have switched back to hydrocodone 10/650"


"Okay so the first time I got a yeast infection, I went to the doctor. They gave me 2 fluconazole pills. I only had to take one. The other was a "for next time" pill. Literally 2 weeks later I got another YI and took that other pill. Then about 2 months later I got another YI and I tried monistat 3 with the ovules. I liked it, but after day 3 I still felt the YI there. So I did the 7 day. I hate how messy it is. But the external cream did burn for a while when applied. and now today I have mother YI. This time, I took a bunch of probiotics to try to get rid of the yeast faster AND use monistat but it won't go away. On days 3 & 4: when I inserted the cream I got VERY INTENSE burning and itching. I never did before! I hate this."


"I was on 15mg and 30mg oxycodones and 100mg morphine for 6 years from having a lower back problem. I was so dependent on them that when I didn't have them I almost died. I have 2 kids and a full time job and when I wasn't on pills I hurt from my pain and withdrawals so bad that I couldn't function. I took it out on my kids and family, missed work. It was pathetic. I kept telling my doctor I just didn't want to be in pain and I wanted off pills well they didn't so I went to a another doctor and I have been on this for two weeks and I love it. I am who I was six yrs ago. Believe me this works. I only started out taking 4mg I didn't need the whole pill 2x a day and I am good. It works."


"Had two periods a month. Now I'm on my 4th packet and have had moderate bleeding for about 16days. The past two weeks I have broken out in small hard red pimples all over my cheeks and forehead and they have now spread to my neck. I am stopping them and hoping the bleeding stops. My Doc keeps telling me it should settle down soon so I may need a new Doc as well. "


"Good medicine"


"Absolutely amazing drug. Has quite literally saved my life.

Pity I need to lie to the Australian government about having bipolar to get it prescribed. No doubt this is stopping many thousands of Australians from getting access to it.

Seriously. I went from suicidal for several
months to absolutely normal in one dose.

One dose.

Talk to your doctor about this if anti depressants are not working for you. Understand it may require you to lie about having bipolar."


"I was on Depo shot for 6 years, no periods, no weight gain, all great. I then had to be taken off so I got the Mirena, still no periods but I was in constant pain so I had it taken out and started this pill about a month and a half ago. I've been extremely moody and irritable. My periods have been regular so far. I have noticed I'm starting to gain weight and bloat and it doesn't seem to be related to the period. I feel like a balloon. I've also been experiencing a lot of headaches and body/joint pain over the last couple weeks. I'm pretty miserable and will be switching to something else as soon as I can."


"Im 17 years old and I've taken Focalin Xr 30mg for most of my life and as much as it helps in school i would not recommend taking this at all, like most people with adhd I am pretty good socially and when I'm on focalin i become very pannicky, you cant eat and for me i feel like pukigg if i try to eat, my body becomes achy and my mouth gets really dry and mucusy, sleeping is a nightmare, I have tried to make this work, even took it every single day to build up a tolerance, but its always the same thing. Sure, i managed to sit down and get my work done but when the work is done and school done for the day you feel strange, like not in your own skin. A tutor is the best thing that has happened to me along with b12 vitamins."


"Immediately after starting this I began focusing on life and stopped having racing thoughts of future fortune, and bad memories. Now I got a job, girlfriend, and loving the now."


"Was put on citalopram 12years ago for depression and anxiety, it changed my life. After an illness that brought all this on 20mg citalopram worked very well, I felt great and able to cope with whatever life threw at me. I still had mild depression when I overdone things but a slight increase sorted that out at around the 4 week mark. Unfortunately my recent depressive episode was severe and the dr I saw messed the dosage so much it seemed to stop working. I'm sure it would have come through for me eventually but I was switched to lexapro so I'm hoping this works as well as citalopram has in the past."


"Terrible experience with this drug. Made mood swings hell of alot worse after only a few weeks. This put me off treatment for a while."


"20 y/o female, prescribed 50mg for major depressive disorder, social anxiety, and just overall generalized anxiety. Been on 50mg for 3 months now. Side effects were minor which consisted of insomnia, loss of appetite, and nausea.. though they subsided within the first few weeks and I now experience none. I love Zoloft! I can live again! I'm laughing and going out with friends, not laying in bed all day. I can finally breath, my surroundings seem so much brighter, I don't harbor hate anymore, I'm me again...More ambitious and creative like I was before I fell into this self destructive path of depression two years ago. I no longer have the desire to self medicate with drugs and alcohol. I wish I got on Zoloft a long time ago."


"I have had depression for a long time, sometimes more serious, sometimes less serious. In the past 7 years, I think I experience a "re-entry shock" going back to the teaching profession in HK.

I need to take it once per day. I did not experience any side effect like sleepiness, dizziness. I can perform my normally heavy duties in my workplace. At first my doctor ask me to take it after evening, but since it will not affect my work and need not be taken after meals, I prefer to take it right after I get up, and I can establish a routine for it easily.

Soon after I have taken Pristig, all my negative thoughts and feelings disappear like miracle and many people around me commented that I am happier than before."


"The medication wasn't helpful in controlling my seizures.  It's been about five months and I have had painful migraines just about every day! One day we'll find one that works!"


"I take 80mg 3 times a day. Before taking this medicine I spent almost two years in a bed due to the pain levels I would reach when standing or walking on my foot. After my doctor switched me to Oxycontin for long term use my whole life changed. I now have been taking this medicine for over 10 years and I don't know how I could have survived without it. "


"I was on 1500mg of Keppra (generic) for partial seizures that progressed into a grand mal seizure.  Immediately upon starting the meds, I noticed that things were different.  I felt disconnected from myself, trouble with attention, word finding, coordination, mood, working and longterm memory.  However, I was seizure free and I needed to drive so I pushed through, not enjoying my life as much and making terrible social decisions.  Finally after 4 years, my neurologist is helping me wean off so that I can start a family without worry.  I am down to 250mg a day and WHOA my whole life is changing.  I feel centered, even, connected.  I am so sad about how I was living my life on Keppra.  Don't ruin your life "


"I started taking Jolivette 6 months ago after I had my daughter since I was breastfeeding.  After 1 month and a half I was late taking a pill one day and the next day I started my period that last 5 days. Then the next month no period.  Than the next month I was spotting.  Each month as been different and unpredictable. I haven't had any side affects, besides the fact its a lot harder for me to lose weigh than with my first born. I don't know if the birth control is the cause but I'm guessing it is. The only negative thing about the pill is irregular periods and weigh gain."


"Used the Voltaren Gel for tendinitis and frozen shoulder. It didn't totally relieve the pain. Coupled with Hydrocodone and Physical Therapy..it allows me to sleep."


"I keep seeing a lot of people say that Linzess hasn't helped them. In my experience it doesn't work unless I drink A LOT OF WATER. Thus medicine won't work if you don'e increase you fluidr. I think liquid is the "propellant" to get things moving and always in the end is all I pass. Best thing for IBS I've found to date."


"I needed and really wanted to quit. Needed  to quit for neck and back surgery needed asap. Wanted to because it was taking over my life,
 you know just making sure I had enough for day or enough for trip...ugh, the drama was getting real old. I tried chantix long ago over 10 years n it gave me some side effects (don't remember) but I'm thinking even side effects out weigh smoking and possible death. I only smoked between 6-8 cigs a day, but couldn't do it on my own, I'm smoke free now and no bad feelings of need or wanting smokes. Do it for life!!!!!"


"Nice dose counter"


"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."


"Medication was effective treating symptoms but caused increased appetite resulting in extreme weight gain (over 40 pounds)."


"This stuff works for me. It worked fast too-- 7 weeks. I was concerned it wouldn't work based on negative reviews all over the Internet. I feel fortunate it works for me. No side effects."


"I woke up one morning with dark spots all over my face.  My nose and forehead was completely covered. I tried everything! When I say everything, I really mean everything. Even 2 chemical peels at the plastic surgeons office. I have been dealing with this for about 3 years now.  Finally, after 3 plastic surgeons and their skin expert in the office, I went to the dermatologist.  She prescribed Tri-Luma.  Very Expensive! $220 and not covered by insurance. It worked! The dark areas were going away.  I ran out and the dark spots came back. GREAT STUFF! I worry about how long to use it."


"I suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome-Constipation and am no stranger to laxatives. Dulcolax is the most powerful one I have ever tried. In fact, for me, it's TOO powerful. It wrings me out for days and causes everything to go through me so quickly that I end up feeling weak from lack of sustenance. I end up being basically chained to the bathroom until it has completely worn off. The package directions say you can take 1, 2, or 3 pills at a time generally at bedtime... do yourself a favor and try 1 pill first. And definitely do not, I repeat, DO NOT take Dulcolax and a sleeping pill at the same time."


"I've been on Atenolol for 15 years. My dosage was reduced from 50mg to 25mg about 6 mos. ago when I experienced bradycardia--low heart rate. Noticed that I was happier and less tired. Recently started having chest pains, tightness and high BP readings right after taking 25mg Atenolol. After several hours, my BP returns to normal at 120/75. Upon awaking--it is very normal still. My doctor has prescribed another BP med (Lisinopril) but after reading about the horrible "common" side effects, I am deciding to try natural supplements instead. Even the pharmacist warned me about the new medication. I think the pharmaceutical market wants to keep us on these outrageous medications for profit and probably 50% of us don't really need it."


"I have been taking Praluent since last week of December, 2015. It is a great medicine in lowering LDL very very significantly from 123 to 29 and total cholesterol from 200 to 88 . My HDL increased significantly from 23 to 37-42. Only side effect I have is some pain in my body possibly in the bones??
All enzymes and metabolic parameters are normal."


"This medicine was prescribed for pain. It works like Advil but one is as good as three 200 mg tablets or one of the prescribed ibuprofen which is 800 mg. "


"I began taking 10mg Paxil when I was 28 (I am now 38) for panic attacks and stayed on it for around 6 years. I felt so good on it that I felt like I didn't need it anymore so I weened myself off of it with no problems!  After going through early menopause my Doctor put me on 50 mg of Zoloft, that worked well for my hot flashes and mood swings but when I began having panic attacks again the Zoloft did nothing.  My Doctor then increased the Zoloft to 100mg, it did nothing for my panic attacks only made me more nervous!  I am now taking 20 mg of Paxil. I am here to say that it has only been one week, but what a difference a week makes!  I feel like myself only a little tired. I have no other side effects and it gave me my life back!"


"Well it all started with dizzy spells that got so bad I couldn't even stand up.  I was in the hospital for almost 24hr.  They had no idea what was wrong.  They suggested I see a neurologest ASAP.  After making the appointment to see who they suggested,  I wouldn't be able to see them for 4months.  So I reached out to my family.  They said to see a headache specialist.  That sounded crazy to me at first.  After meeting this new Doctor the same day I called him.  He put me on Topamax I believe it was called,  which I had almost every side effect from. So he decided to put me on zonegran small doses and work my way up.  This medicine is amazing.  I have no side effects at all and no more migraines for about a year now."


"I suffer from RLS symptoms that start in the evening when I get off work. As long as I take the tramadol as soon as I get off work before symptoms begin, it works fantastic."


"This medicine changed my life. I've suffered from social anxiety for 20 years and always afraid to ask for help,  until one wedding anniversary with my husband at a restaurant was to much for me. I was uncomfortable and major anxiety just eating in a restaurant and I was tired of feeling like this. The next day I told my doctor I needed help, he gave me lexapro and my life has changed. I'm loving life again and nothing is holding me back. I'm so grateful I asked for help"


"I was prescribed Yaz at 14 and I didn't mind it. Now that Im older and more educated on birth control I decided to get an IUD thats hormone free (Paragard)

I love it much more than Yaz and I dont have to worry about side effects."


"I can tell you this works and fast. The breakouts are subsiding but not all the way better, but I can see a marked improvement. I've definitely felt the light-headedness but not dizziness. Interestingly I almost feel an odd combination of light-headedness and euphoria. It does seem to affect my sleep making me wake once or twice a night. The first day I started it I went to the gym and got VERY lightheaded between lifts. Then in the sauna I was literally dripping like a wrung towel which made me nervous and I left. I was pretty nervous and feeling lightheaded for a few hours afterwards as well. Going to the the gym for the 1st time since today - hoping this doesn't happen again."


"I've been taking Bupropion 1 pill 150mg once a day for anxiety and depression for a month and it hasn't really been working. I feel the same way. The first day I felt that it limited my brain somehow, but that was all. And I find myself not being able to sleep at all at night ever since I started taking it. I've been sleeping 2-3 hours. Maybe I should take a higher dose or change medication."


"Don't waste your time reading these reviews. Everyone's experience is highly personal and none of the side effects mentioned have to pertain to you. Relax, don't stress, give your body time to adjust, and you'll be fine.

When I first started this pill, I felt foggy and tired for a few weeks until my body adjusted. Now I feel normal again, no weight gain, no sexual problems, and practically no period."


"I have been on the mirena for a little over 2 years. I experienced a lot of irregular bleeding for the first few months but by 6 months I no longer had any bleeding at all. I have been almost 2 years without needing tampons and I love it! I love the mirena because there isn't any mess; I don't have to remember to take a pill or put on a patch, and I love how effective it is. It is also much cheaper in the long run. Now for the side effect. I have become increasingly aware that I have extreme mood swings more frequently. I just thought that I was depressed by life events but lately it has been more of a roller coaster of manic mood swings. After some research I found this to be a common side effect. I am currently seeking ways to offset this"


"I was giving a lot of different pain medications, even 3 shots of morphine and my pain didn't go away. 150 mg of Lyrics twice a day and I had no pain. My vision is a little blurry and I feel bloated but I'll take that any day over the back pain."


"I've been on Apri for 3 months, my periods are regular but I get horrible cramps, backaches and bloating. My weight stayed the same and my acne cleared up though."


"I was given trazadone by my psychiatrist instead of imovane or benzodiazepines.
At first I took 50mg, 1st week it was hard to get up in the morning but that got better, then I went up to 100mg and couldn't handle it (too groggy) so back down to 50mg.
This med helped me for months so if you can get through the first few weeks of morning grogginess give it a try. I suffer from major depression, anxiety, insomnia and I am a recovering alcoholic."


"I used to be on Vicodin 10/500 for my severe pain due to rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia and spinal issues. My pain is chronic and severe. I've been on Norco for 4 months now and did not feel any difference from the Vicodin. Last month my pharmacy gave me a different brand. It was amazing! First time in a few years that my pain was less. I even found myself missing a dose because I was feeling ok.  Believe me all genetics DONT work the same way."


"My Dermatologist prescribed Sumadan to me for my acne. For the past 3 weeks I have been using it every night and day and have seen great result. My skin only has a few minor pimples but for the most part it's smooth and clear. However, recently the wash a begun to dry my skin and sometimes even burn it. I've decreased my usage to once a day which has helped but I would not recommend this product to anyone with overly sensitive skin."


"I am what you would call morbidly obese. 5'11". I started my weightloss journey at 447 and jumped to 459. I got down to 439 with diet and exercise over the course of 1 month and then COMPLETELY plateaued. I was so frustrated that I quit trying. I found out about topamax from a family member and mentioned it to my dr which is when he also mentioned the phentermine. I was desperate and willing to try anything. I picked up my pills Friday night and by Tuesday evening I had lost 9 POUNDS!!! 4 days later!!!! All I did was take the pill as instructed and adjust my caloric intake to no less than 1200 calories to prevent my body from entering starvation mode. I have not felt the starving sensation. It really does curb your appetite!"


"I have been on this birth control for 3 months now, it seems to be effective. I am baby free & my periods are more regulated now. However, I have noticed that I am hungry ALL the time...all I want to do is snack, and have really intense cravings. I haven't gained any weight because I try to keep that under control, but it is hard. I have also noticed that this birth control has helped with my breast soreness/tenderness before my period. Now they do not hurt nearly as bad whereas before I was in terrible pain so bad that it hurt to put a bra on. Oh and this medication is free. So that's a plus."


"37 and diagnosed with low testosterone. Doctor suggested trying Cialis as I had a lower sexual desire and difficulties staying hard. The first night, wow.  I was harder than ever and stayed erect without any problems. I was only given samples, but I am definitely going back to get the prescription.  Don't be afraid to talk to your doctor.  Once you get it, you will wonder why you didn't talk to your doctor sooner."


"I would like to offer my personal experience of the nicotine nasal spray as I think potential users should be aware of the harsh reality of this product and the dangers of using this product. I do not think that anywhere in the internet provides a full and comprehensive review of this particular product. This product while satisfying the urges of nicotine withdrawal, has major potential to make the user dependent on the nasal spray. While the desire to smoke generally disappears, the addiction and dependence is on the spray. It is replacing one evil with another in my opinion.
The spray has terrible side effects, which again are not fully disclosed anywhere on the internet in my opinion. I will go through the side effects:

1. Severe congestion unlike anything experienced with other NRT products. The spray causes chest and lung congestion as well as nasal congestion. Catarrh becomes immediate as soon as the spray is used. Even by using just one small spray in one nostril. Combatting the congestion becomes a daily chore and nightmare. Relying on cough medicines such as Guaifenesin, Actifed tablets - because the congestion and catarrh is so severe that it inhibits breathing. And sudafed nasal spray to unblock the nose. Again, a blocked nose is experienced immediately after just one spray in the nostril.

2. Immediately after using the spray, the catarrh is so bad that one must either spit it out in a sink or continuously carry tissues with them. Runny nose is a constant - immediately after using the spray but also some time after using the spray. Constantly having to wipe the nose results in skin chafing around the nasal passage area and outside the nostrils and in the worst case, bleeding around the nose. Resulting in again - having to constantly apply cream around the affected area.

3. Perhaps the most severe and the most concerning - nose bleeds. Although some have reported that this only happens when they start using the spray, it is possible that nose bleeds continue on and off throughout the time of using the spray. Nose bleeds causes by irritation from the spray. Imagine a chemical that is so harsh and severe that it causes bleeding. This is shocking.
However, the addiction and dependency on this spray becomes so uncontrollable and so strong that one persists with the spray despite nose bleeds.

4. The psychological effects of this spray is another area that has been under reported. Although the spray provides an immediate sense of satisfaction and indeed 'stimulation' as nicotine after all is a powerful stimulant, and in through the nasal passage it is absorbed at high speed of course, thus the effects of this are compelling and indeed enticing. However. The effects only last a few seconds. And then it goes. Leaving one wanting more and more of the spray. As a result the more one takes the less effective the spray becomes. It is a vicious and dangerous cycle. Psychologically one ends up in a state where they are very anxious and worry about where their next 'fix' will come from. And what will happen if they don't have a spray, or run out of the spray in the middle of the night or find themselves in a place where the spray isn't available. The spray one the one hand definitely does stop smokers from smoking cigarettes and is probably the most effective NRT product in that sense, but creates a whole new set of anxieties that did not exist to this extent before. This psychological area needs to be further explored and served as a warning.

5. The cost of the spray is extortionate, especially when compared to other NRT products. In the U.K. The price of the spray is around "


"I'm on Mylans generic version of Generess Fe and so far its been okay. I've been on 4 different birth controls in the past year and a half and I was put on this one to try to eliminate a cyst I've had since November. While I can say the cyst pain had gone away I have now noticed that I get extremely nauseous on this pill. I'm sure it's just my body adjusting but I feel terrible. I take the pill at 9 every night so I think I have to make sure that I don't have an empty stomach when I take it. This pill has also made me break out a bit but hopefully that will go away in the next few months."


"I am a 24 year old female diagnosed in my 20's with adult ADHD. I spent my entire childhood unable to focus on tasks, finish anything I started, behave and sit still in the classrooms. I scraped by barely with C's and D's in grade school. Eventually focusing became so hard to do with people around that I had my parents homeschool me. Fast forward to now, I am currently in my first semester of college, and I have a 4.0 GPA. This medicine works wonders. I normally cannot function at all. I am disorganized, and always have racing thoughts. On ProCentra I am calm, focused, and organized. I finish tasks, and manage my time better. I take 10mg. a day, oral solution. This medication is also covered on my insurance, with only a $10 co-pay. Love it!"


"Took Paxil for 1 year (at the end was taking 50mg a day) for severe anxiety, OCD and PTSD. It was a life saver. Stopped crying so easily, stopped yelling at my kids, stopped being so moody. After about 6 months I noticed I was not laughing anymore, no sex drive, weight gain. I stayed on it. When I hit the year mark I decided I wanted to get off of it. I told my doctor and she suggested staying on it. Nope. I quit taking it. I took 2 days of 40mg, 2 days of 20 mg, 2 days of 10th and then nothing. 3 days after that I thought I would die. Chills, extreme nausea, sweating, hysterical crying or laughing, Twitching in my arms in legs, weird noises in the back of my head. I thought I was going crazy.  Decided to go back on Paxil. 20 mg."


"I've been on the nexplanon for a Year and a half. For the first 6 months I bled very lightly I needed to use a panty liner it was very annoying so it frustrated me a lot and I had bad mood swings because of this frustration, after taking birth control that my OBGYN prescribed to me while on the nexplanon somehow it stopped the bleeding and my periods went back to normal I didn't have them consistently I probably had 3 periods a year but what I have noticed I've been having very bad facial hair upper lip and Chin I get a wax at least once a week all in all I like the fact that I can't get pregnant but not really liking the side effects it's also very hard to lose weight"


"I have been on Januvia for about 7 weeks and have had diarrhea the whole time. I'm also on metformin and between the 2 I don't think I've had a solid poop in weeks but my blood sugars are down from 25 to under 10 most days. I have gained weight 15lbs and I can't handle the cold this year, always getting chilled. I also have to take mine with food otherwise I get an acid stomach all day no matter what I do. I will be talking to my doctor to see if there are other options or if the benefits outweigh the negatives."


"If you are someone who can't stand the feeling of  burning, irritation, and itching then this product ISN'T FOR YOU. I should have used some commen sense when I read Monistat 1 day "MAXIMUM STRENGTH" on the box. I was up all night cleaning/wiping the white glue looking discharge with baby wipes and toilet paper. It was the only thing that helped releave the horrible side effects. My parents always warned me that good things never happen when you try to take the short and easy road. I've been up since about 1am and now it's a little past 5am. I have to get up at 6:30am for my first day of school. Yay me...."


"Been on Cymbalta for about 3 months now. I took off one notch for the rating because I seem to break out a little bit. Also I've noticed a slight decrease in libido.
Other than that, this has been a true miracle for me. I am able to hold down a job, I've gotten my finances in order, and I've never gotten along so well with my girlfriend.
For me, I take the 60 mg Cymbalta first thing in the morning at around the same time. I am really thankful to finally be able to have some sort of STABILITY in my life. "


"Imitrex pills worked for me for a few years but then it stopped being as effective and I had to take 2...  Then that stopped working so I tried Imitrex statdose (the injections) and they work wonders.  They hurt a lot but the pain in my leg after I give it to myself is far less horrible than the migraine pain!  I give myself the shot and lie down for about 15 minutes and I'm fine!  Maybe a little pain but I feel much better!  I'm also on Timolol, Neurontin, and Cymbalta and my migraines have reduced in number and then this helps when I get them.  And the shot works after you've had the migraine for a while - you don't have to take it at the first sign to get relief."


"It's been two weeks since my insertion. First off, I have not had any babies and was not on my period.  I was really scared of getting the IUD because of how much people say it hurts, but the only part that hurt for me was the needle they insert for freezing your uterus (my pap hurt more than my insertion!). Mind you, I went to a women's clinic, where the doctors insert IUDs all day long (definitely recommend finding something like that for insertion!). I had intense cramping for about an hour or two afterwards, but then it subsided. I had a lot of pressure and some bloating for about 24-48 hours, which I didn't mind much since I get intense cramps from my periods. All in all, I'm very happy with it. No acne, no weight gain, no mood swings!"


"Provigil (Modafinil) has been a good addition to my regimen for dealing with the symptoms of narcolepsy.  I take different doses depending on severity of symptoms.  I take 50 mg. twice a day most of the time.  Or 100 mg. twice a day.  I have tried 200 mg. once or twice a day and that's where the side effects kick in (very dry mouth and headaches).  It does keep me awake during the day most of the time, but sometimes I feel as if I never took it.  But that's where adding coffee or caffeine pills really helps.  I feel safe taking this med and I'm happy to have discovered it."


"Only on my second injection migraine so bad I get nauseous ears ringing hear my heart beat in ears all the time its elevated constantly light hurts my eyes dizzy head goes black for seconds only going bathroom every three days scared to take my next dose"


"Good morning to all. Today is my first day taking the meds. I hope it work for me like some of the story's I was reading."


"I was not able to have any bowel movement but this pill was a miracle!"


"Type 1 diabetic for 28 years.  Went from split dose Levemir to spit dose Tresiba.  I was dizzy and still having high DP and early evening.  Switched to dosing Tresiba  X1/d.  Blood sugars were perfect no hypos or highs.  But the headaches were so debilitating I could not participate in life.  I am going back to Levemir.  My total dose that worked on Tresiba was only 4 units ( Levemir it was 9).  Also, I totally lost my appetite and threw up a couple of times but still somewhat bizarrely gained 3 pounds! I went from 115-117.9.  I have a hunch I was starting to develope peripheral edema.  I am a medical professional so I just use my own judgement wether to continue.  I think everyone should give Tresiba a try.  But be cautious and listen to your body."


"I first started taking birth control around age 15. When I first took Gianvi, I experienced nausea, headaches, and dizziness. I was on it for about 5 months then I decided to stop. Around the age of 17, I decided to get back on the pill. This time I was prescribed Lo Loestrin Fe. WORST MISTAKE EVER! So I told my doctor to switch me back to Gianvi because I was familiar with it. The second time around I LOVED it! My periods were back to normal, no more mood swings and my appetite was back to normal. And as for the symptoms I just eat before I take the pill and it makes me feel better! I would recommend this to anyone!"


"So far so good with this pill - I am 3 weeks in and haven't had any breakthrough bleeding or mood changes. I am on it for the prevention of menstrual migraines, and so far I've gotten 1 but I imagine it'll take time, even so, 1 is an improvement. I've also noticed that my sex drive is much higher... like, MUCH higher!"


"I have had Skyla for about two months now. I have had spotting everyday, some light days and then experience some heavy days. It is really uncomfortable being on my period for two months now because I can't wear any of my cute undies and have to stay in these dreadful undies so my nice ones won't get ruined! As of right now, I hate my IUD. I wish I would have gotten the pill but I know I wouldn't remember taking it everyday. I hope in this next month the spotting and mild cramping goes away! Definitely going to call my doc and ask if it's normal to have your period for almost 2 months. Hope this helps some of you!!"


"This by far is the worse freaking mistake I could have ever made using monistat 7 ... the burning is unbearable .. I can't stand it!! Ugh!!"


"I have been self medicating for years with tramadol. I suffer from anxiety, panic attacks, and depression. I was taking way to much tramadol to cope with life and was spending money I didn't have to buy it! It's a miracle that this drug works so great! I was at the point where all I did was sleep and dodge all things social! I'm only on day 3 and I already feel the pre depression me returning! Oh, I also take vistaril when the panic and anxiery really hits! I've only taken my 10 mg Lexapro and one 25 mg Vistiral this morning and I feel great! It doesn't give me the euphoric feeling that tram does but this is so much better! I almost feel normal! If I feel this great already I can only imagine how much better it'll get!"


"Did nothing for me but get me sick and landed me in the E.R. .... terrible drug for me."


"Dermatologist prescribed me 150mg 1 time per day to treat cystic acne. Worked great and cleared up my face quickly. I have been fortunate to not have any side effects, as I tend to get the rare but serious side effects from other medications I have taken in the past. I also had a sinus infection, but it did nothing for that at all."


"Like another girl said, don't read these reviews if you are about to get Skyla. I am only writing my own personal experience of it so that girls who have the same heavy periods and weird cervical issues know what to expect. My doctor was a pro and it only took ten seconds. However, it WAS PAINFUL. Don't let anyone tell you it won't be because I guarantee every single person who has gotten one in has at least felt a pinch from the cervix opener. That was the most painful part. And I have a high pain tolerance. No kids, 22. But once again, everyone's body is different. The pain from contractions after was way worse than the insertion. But I will update after a week. I've been on almost every pill. Take STRONG pain meds prior and after and SLEEP!!"


"When I take this medicine it makes my stomach feel worse. I don't know if it's just me or the medicine."


"Used this for an eye infection. Worked well but it was hard to use sometimes. Cleared up my eye in less than a week though, so would recommend."


"I am a 33 year old mom of 2, postpartum 11 weeks and I just got my ParaGard inserted today.  Everything went super smooth. I was very scared after reading some of these comment about how painful it was to get up in. But I barely felt anything at all and so far no cramping at all either. I know this is day one. So I will post again in the future with some further along results."


"Good"


"I have had extreme sweating in my armpits for my whole life, it really started in middle school, but once I got to high school I decided that enough was enough and there must be some kind of medicine to fix this horrible problem. I told my doctor about it and she prescribed Hypercare, and now I couldn't be happier. This product has completely changed my life, I highly recommend it."


"This medication was not good for me. My Doctor added this to the Depakote I was already taking to help with irritability and aggressiveness. This turned me into a zombie. Walked around in a fog the whole time I was on it. Still irritable and more so because I couldn't focus. Experienced nightmares, anorgasmia. When I could keep an erection and had an orgasm, had no ejaculate. Really scary. Took it for 2 weeks and then stopped taking it. Bad for me. May help someone else."


"As soon as rag weed season starts in the mid-atlantic (August 15th) I literally go down hill in my health. I constantly have post nasal drip, but during rag weed season the post nasal drip turns to a sinus infection. I have been on class 5 antibiotics for the past 3 seasons. I was thinking that the only thing left for me was to move to Florida or the Virgin Islands (no weeds I'm allergic to). I decided to try Singulair. Within hours my symptoms completely stopped. I'm literally in awe. I thought it would take days to notice improvement, but it was virtually instantaneous. If you have serious allergic rhinitis that does not respond to antihistamines, please give it a try. It could change your life."


"Found  this new drug on the internet, had to beg my doctor to let me try it since he had never heard of it. With what I was seeing online I thought this may be the drug to give me my life back. Nope, it didnt work for me, it actually made me feel like a had to go more. I didnt have any side effects other than that. I was on the 100mg dose 2x a day. I have had IBS D for over 30 years and have taken a lot of Imodium to control my symptoms and maybe that had something to do with this drug not working for me. But its great that they are trying to come up with new treatments, maybe the next one will work for me.I can only hope."


"Did not make any difference to my pain."


"Up until just a week ago I was taking 20 x 12/500 over the counter painkillers every morning in one go! I've been addicted to codeine for about 10 years..I woke up one morning and decided to call my doctor and finally admit to my addiction..she referred me to my local support agency. The doctor there put me on one daily 8Mg buprenorphine tablet. I haven't looked back since. Although they do make you drowsy and a bit nauseas it soon wears off. If you are fed up of the embarrassment of forever finding a chemist to buy your painkillers then bite the bullet and get help, honestly you'll never look back! Good luck"


"My 21 year old son died on Jan 13, 2017 after this I immediately started having vivid horrible nightmares. My doctor put me on Prazosin, the nightmares have stopped. It works great for me."


"I Love Love Love it! I will admit the first few days when I started it was horrible, I was so sick. Nauseous and weak. After that I found I do not want to eat, and when I do I do not eat much at all. I have lost 10 lbs in 2 weeks. Woohooo now to start exercising."


"Wonderful Drug - Very Effective but tastes awful."


"Methadone is a wonder drug. It got me away from taking 20 Percocet a day. Now I only take 1 methadone every 3 days."


"The medicine is very good at relieving the symptoms of a cold. Greatly reduced cough and dried me up as I have never seen. It may be too dry so drink a lot of fluids. I have to say though, don't drive a car or operate machinery. It makes it very hard to think clearly. Definitely made for use where you stay home and depend on someone else to do the thinking."


"I have chronic pancreatitis and often have persistent nausea and vomiting. I have tried Zofran and a couple of other medications for this but none are as effective as Phenergan. Whether orally or I.V., it takes away the nausea. I have a GJ tube for enteral nutrition. Vomiting can cause the tube to twist and slide out of place so it's imperative to keep it under control. Phenergan does that for me. It also helps with the side effects from the painkillers I must take every day (oxycodone and Dilaudid). I don't know where I would be without it. Phenergan may be old school but it works for me better than any newer medicine."


"I first started Implanon in 2008. It's highly effective and at the time my periods were light and short. I kept it for all three years and had it removed about after a month it was due. The tech had to wiggle and tug a bit but overall it was not that bad. I asked to receive another Implanon in the same arm. I am now a year into my new Implanon and a few issues have come forth. About three times now, I have had my period for an entire month. The amount of bleeding changes throughout the month and my irritated state is affecting my relationship. I knew I cried more while on my period but crying and biting peoples heads off the whole month sucks. So it could either be a good or bad experience depending on the person."


"I've had mine since April and love it. Other than longer and heavier periods, it is great"


"I have been on multiple antidepressants for 15 years, most recently Lexapro for 5 years and Abilify for 9 months. The Abilify made me gain 15 lbs. and I've been flat on the Lexapro, like it's not working as well as it used to. My doctor prescribed me Viibryd after taking a genetic test to understand which antidepressant will work best for me. I started on 10mg for 7 days, and I'm on my 5th out of 7 days on the 20mgs. So far my side effects have been minimal; a little diarrhea, some dizziness, kind of a "stuffy head" feeling. As long as I eat before taking it I feel okay. My mood has been much better and I'm not as tired as I was on Lexapro. So far so good!"


"I think belviq pretty much saved my life! I had always been overweight all my life from about 8 years old. As an adult I had always maintained a  weight of around 200 lbs. However at 41 I was diagnosed with lymphangiomatosis and had to have a complete hysterectomy , gall bladder and appendix removal. I soon began gaining approximately 10 pounds a month post surgery and was soon at 258 at my highest. My doctor prescribed belviq on December 5th 2014. The first week I lost 7 lbs and by mid January I had lost 20 lbs. Now in June 2017 I weigh 180 lbs and feel fabulous!!! It wasn't a quick fix but it worked and I stopped taking it in February and have maintained my weight . I recommend belviq to anyone ready to commit to a lifestyle change!"


"I have been on 3 different types of birth control since I was 15, I am now 21 and I wanted to be able to skip my periods so my doctor put me on Marlissa and then they discontinued so I got switched to Portia.. I was only on Portia for just a month and I hated it!! I wa every moody and felt sad.. I was hungry and it made me very very bloated.. I was getting bad migraines as well. The worst was when I got my period.. it started off not normal than what it usually is for me and it was the worst cramps I have EVER experienced! I suggest to try a different birth control like Tri-sprintec or Tri-Linyah (which I am now on)"


"Hi I get pimples on my face, nose area especially. I use Altabax when I first detect any sign of pain under the skin. If I catch it early enough, it dries up overnight. If I catch it after the pimple has a chance to harden a bit under the skin, it takes longer. If I waited too long, I'll go for the Doxycycline too."


"I had an upset stomach the whole day, so I suspect by the time I drank my first dose I was already cleaned out.  The stuff did not taste all that bad.. At least the first bottle.  I found it hard to drink so much water.  It took about 30 minutes to work... And as I expected there wasn't anything in me to clean, so after using the toilet for about 2 hours, all I passed was clear fluids.  when it came time for the second... this time, I couldn't even get the stuff down.  I took two gulps and gagged so much I threw it down the sink.  Maybe it was harder because I thought I really didn't need the second dose.  So hopefully, the one dose was enough."


"Pros:  Worked great as a birth control & light periods

Cons:  Completely killed my libido, I've always had migraines but I got them much more frequently with this pill, I gained weight, & made me moody.

I've been on this pill for 9 months.  I was hoping things would get better but they are not so I am discontinuing use."


"I am now into my 3rd week and for myself it worked by the next morning. I had a past of 20  years on prescription Ativan and the after effects of stopping that medication made me very wary of trying anything else for my attacks. But my life had stopped and I truly felt no hope for the future so I laid it all out for my doctor and mentioned that I had noticed an article on Buspar and with little or no side effects or chance of addiction it seemed a chance I would take. My doctor said she had prescribed it many times chosing it for those same reasons with her patients. Since then my anxiety is almost non-existent. I don't feel medicined at all. It did mess with my stomach some but nothing to change my opinion of the medicine. Last hope, best decision."


"I took 2 of this ducolax pill on a Thursday night before I go to bed, that night was fine until the next morning around 5am my smach started to hurt a little but I did not really care and continue sleeping. Then I woke up at 7 with still a little stomach Pain and went straight to toilet and it was all watery. I thought it ended until I went to work and the whole day I didn't feel well and  keep going to toilet with nothing coming out. Then until at night after dinner, cramping started and I went straight to toilet and same thing, watery... Then after that keep wanting to vomit, not recommending to take this."


"After my son was born my husband and I decided we didn't want any more children! I know myself enough to know that a implant, pill, or injection, is not for me. iud was the way to go. I was torn between Mirena and Paragard. What ultimately drew me to the paragard was the hormone free factor. I've had my paragard in for almost a year now and I can't say enough how awesome it is. The only side effect that I have noticed is that my periods have gotten slightly heavier but they also actually gotten more regular and consistent. I'm not sure that that has anything to do with the paragard, it's just what I've noticed. It's low maintenance obviously and gives me the peace of mind I was looking for. Love it and will use it forever!"


"When I had a torn meniscus in my left knee, I was given this drug to ease the pain, it works. Then I had Carpal Tunnel syndrome in my right hand, I continued to take the drug and it still works.  Now, I find out its for OsteoArthritis, which I have."


"I lost my hand in a car accident about 3 year's ago I got rsd because of that. Nothing truly helped my pain until I got on Amitriptyline. With chronic pain it takes all your energy but Amitriptyline helped me get my life back. I still have very bad days but I'm able to clean again play with my kids. Thank too Amitriptyline I love life again."


"If you're currently taking Loestrin and experiencing mood swings/depression, etc., don't think your moodiness will eventually dissipate over time.  I've always been a fairly upbeat, positive, rational person. Since taking Loestrin (I'm into my fourth pack = four months), my mood swings have continued to get worse. I cry or tear up at the most random things, for no reason at all. I am anxious and my moods are unpredictable. On a positive note, Loestrin has reduced my period to 1-2 days a month with VERY light bleeding."


"I am 2 months shy of having used Provigil for 10 years.  I have no physical side effects from it, which is pretty good since I am in my late 60s.  It was more effective at keeping me awake when I first started using it, but it also made me a little nervous.  These days it is usually effective, but sometimes not, but the good news is that I am much calmer than I have been in years.  If this medicine seems to lose it's effectiveness, don't give up.  Stop taking it for a little while (a week or two) and it will work again just fine.  All and all this medicine has given me back my life, except for driving me to the poor house."


"I have been on Celexa for 2 months for depression, starting at 10 mg, then 20 mg, and now at 30 mg, which is a good dosage for my symptoms. In 2015 I spiraled into a dark depression which I never experienced before. It was a very lonely, empty hopeless feeling. I lost interest in everything I had previously enjoyed, and dreaded waking up in the morning. It went on for a year before I decided to try medication.  For the first 2 weeks on Celexa, there was no change. Then, the 3rd week I was able to cope with negative things so much better. By the 4th week, I slowly began to do things again. I am now back to my old self again, which is a great feeling! The only side effects are groggy mornings accompanied with intense yawning."


"My lungs cleared up immediately after my first dose.  No more hacking up sputum or rattling, squeaky lungs!"


"I rarely have side effects to medication. In fact, I think there is only one other drug I have been on that I have had a side effect from other than this and trust me, I have been on more than I can even count. But this one, was AWFUL. Within the first day I was shaky, my heart was racing, and I felt dizzy if I stood up quickly, but what was even worse was the insomnia! I thought I could get used to the medication but 5 days later and it still wasn't any better. My doctor gave me trazodone to help me sleep but the other side effects were still there so I went off it after 2 weeks."


"Took metoprolol and hydrochlorothiazide for several years.  Seemed to reduce blood pressure to acceptable levels.  About a year ago I experienced shortness of breath at times along with some fluid in lungs.  Turns out that metoprolol (Lopressor) can cause that.  Got off the metoprolol and lungs cleared up.  Not taking it anymore."


"The only thing I am worried about is Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML). I hope it will never come to me. "


"The steroid push with the first dose gave me a whirlwind of energy.  I am using it to help CIPD - a dying nerve disease. My body started attacking my nerves and I now have fast moving, dense neuropathy feet, legs, hands, forearms. Mayo Clinic decided that this would be a good treatment since I suffer RA as well.  I take methotrexate once weekly with the Rituxin. The crash came 3 days later and I felt the effects of the chemo on my body hard. I threw up a few times, felt like the worst hangover ever for the rest of the week (had infusion Tues, now is Sunday) I am still fighting nausea. I really really liked the steroid energy a lot. Now my joints and bones are screaming narcotics. Sleep is not very good for me yet.

It's only been 6 days so."


"This is the 4th anti-hypertensive I've tried and I am happy so far.  NO side effects, I feel great! Glad I checked here for reviews before trying this medication."


"I have severe pain from spinal nerve damage in lower back, radiating around my hip area and down my leg.  Had multiple injections with minimal relief. Started Gralise in 2014 and it has been a quality of life changer. I take 1800 mg and have no major side effects.  I have been able to start exercising again-mostly walking-without the intense pain, and I don't limp anymore. The only negative is the pill size is kind of big, but the shape makes it easier to swallow."


"Effexor XR with (Abilify) for Bi-Polar, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder for over 6 years. From Lamictal to Seroquel (and all meds mentioned in reviews), by far this is the best medicine I have used with minimal side effects for me. 225mg. With 20mg of Abilify, for me, a 57 year old woman, it allows a full, rich life from a suicidal, black hole. Added benefit (as a woman) is it staves off menopause effects of hot flashes, etc. Warning: heed advice from me please, and others, that state about effects of missed dosage or sudden suspension. This is dangerous; withdrawal is significant. Lastly, generic does not work the same as name brand for me. This is a very expensive medicine."


"I was pretty bad before taking this medication. I was depressed and socially anxious, I would even dissociate. After taking it initially I felt "lighter". After couple of weeks slowly I got better and better. I got a job, was not afraid of people and was feeling happy. Side effects were getting fat(at the end of the treatment) and insomnia (at the beginning of the treatment but it went away after a week or so). Another downside was that I was still anxious under the surface but having in mind how bad I was before that it was a miracle. After stopping it the symptoms of SAD came back. Currently on no meds and with social anxiety. Took it for 6 months. It got me out of hell."


"I have tried numerous medications and everything has failed. I got Botox January of 2016 and it wore off 3 months later. My bladder has reverted back to how severe it was. I do not recommend Botox to anyone."


"In the hospital in excruciating pain with ulcerative colitis, plus I'd just had shoulder surgery. Morphine and codeine make me sick, but Dilaudid was a miracle.  My pain went from a 10 to 0 in minutes!  I slept well, and never got nauseated.  Doctors are reluctant to prescribe it, probably because it's so powerful.  It really works."


"I was on Fluvoxemine (Luvox) starting at age 7, took it for 3 years. I am not 24 and I have been on fluoxetine for almost 7 months,and just recently got bumped up to 40mg ( 2 weeks ago).

I have such bad depression and anxiety that it barely makes a dent, but it does help with my intrusive thoughts a lot. I notice as far as side effects, all of the initial ones have gone away by about month 3. All I have left is very minor short-term memory loss, and talking in my sleep. I'm not as sleepy as I used to be either. I would recommend staying away from caffeine altogether while on fluoxetine. I wish there was another way. I spent 14 years dealing with my severe Pure-Obsessional OCD without treatment. Some of us need this medicine."


"I've been on the shot for about 9 years on and off. What I mean by on and off is that I take about 3 shots instead of 4 shots a year. I started doing this because after the 1st year of being on the shot I found out I had precancerous cells in my cervix. Not positive that the shot caused this but I give my body a break for several months before I start again. Every time I start the cycle again I get a different side-effects. I usually have a very high sex drive during the 1st month and 1/2, I always have acne, always have mood swings and depression, sometimes I get headaches, and I gain weight continuously regardless of diet and exercise."


"Good birth control but I gained about 10-15 lbs in two months from it, with regular exercise, etc. Very little acne, better than the Trinessa and Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo I was on. Extremely light periods."


"I was forced to take this medication by my prescription coverage. It has by far been the worse experience of my life! It doesn't help with going and leaves me in horrific pain and so bloated I can't breathe. If you have IBS-C run far away for this drug! I am impatiently waiting to get the over ride on my old medication."


"Been taking this medicine in pill form since I left the hospital for 9 days now, 3 times a day.  I recommend eating with it. I feel incredibly listless and tired from it. However, at night, I don't actually sleep really well.  I also have major constipation.  Not sure if this is the culprit as I am taking a couple of other medications as well.  I think it is a side effect.  You've been forewarned."


"I have been on 120 mg of Cymbalta daily for 8 months, as well as another year and a half at 60 mg. I take it for anxiety, MDD, OCD, panic disorder, PTSD, etc. In addition to 10 mg of Abilify and a benzo I am feeling almost back to normal. This happens to be one medicine that helps me, and I have tried many SSRI's over the years."


"I've had the copper IUD for almost a year now and I'm still happy with it. I opted for the Paragard because I've had manic depression and skin issues with hormone birth control methods before. The insertion was quick, and a bit intense. Don't over think it, use good breathing techniques and hopefully the clinician talks you through the whole process as mine did. It was over in about 3-5 minutes. I felt a little discomfort but I just had my uterus yanked and a copper iud shoved inside me so that's to be expected. I have a little cramping while on my period but the worst cramps are about a week before my cycle and a few days after."


"Ever since I got on Trinessa, horrible experience by far! I'm nauseated all the time even with a meal, even changed times to see if that would help. Nothing worked. and I have anxiety, that went up so much ever since I've being taking Trinessa. I don't feel motivated to do anything. I just don't feel myself. I'm officially tossing this out I have 6 more pills left not worth it!!!"


"So I've been on spiro for a week now. The side effect for me is I'm always thirsty and have dry lips.   I am seriously drinking 2 liters of water daily. To early to see any results.  I will share my result as time progress."


"13 years of drinking a pint of vodka 4 days a week 14 days ago havent had a drink. My doctor prescribed 25mg of Librium on day 12. Dosage, 50 mg, two times a day every 8 to 12 hours. Max, 100mg per 24 hours. Day two, 25mg every 6 hours, day three 25 mg every 8 hours, Day fours 25 mg every 12 hours, and finally, 25 mg before " bed-time ". I have a follow up appointment with doctor a week after initial visit for detox symptoms. Also, an intake appointment set up with a well known outpatient hospital ( St Lukes/ Mt Sinai, NYC ), addiction program, with in three days of started Librium.  Librium has taken the the " severe edge of withdraw "hell". Expect to feel relieve, not cured, possibly nauseus, unsteady/ heavy legs, as well as tired. ♡"


"Valium is a somewhat helpful, it takes my racing thoughts down to where I can handle them and also useful for sleep but I need something stronger for my insomnia."


"I highly reccomend this. Whenever I feel something coming on, if I take this in time, it will take all symptoms away. Besides leaving me a little tired, it is totally worth it. Gives a sense of ease and reliability"


"It worked but was just far too expensive."


"I'm 19. I've been on Orsythia/Sronyx for 7 months now. First 5 months were fine, cleared up my acne, regulated my periods and prevented pregnancy. The last 2 months have been extremely difficult. I had previous issues with anxiety and panic which I thought I dealt with until 2 months ago where I experienced very extreme anxiety.  I thought it was work stress but I felt I was going crazy; migraines, insomnia, weeping, nausea for weeks. It has been a while since then and life has calmed down but I am still not feeling like myself, and so I am contemplating switching the pill. Orsythia also gave me recurrent and niggling yeast infections which was annoying. At the end of the day it does its job, but if you're predisposed to anxiety, be weary."


"I have been taking Lisinoprol 20/HCTZ12.5 for about a year now. I took it before and then switched medicines because of the coughing side effect of the Lisinopril. The new medicine did not provide the same results so I switched back. I have the cough off and on, sometimes it is pretty strong for a few minutes. It goes away and recently has been minimal. The only other side effect I notice is dizziness or light headedness sometimes. I started taking the pill late morning after eating breakfast. The side effects seem to be much better for the most part."


"Great. Has made seizures controlled."


"I had the Mirena for 7 months and it was a awful experience. It hurt when my doctor had inserted in me.  It felt like something was pinching me. I had a headache, dizziness,  I felt pregnant, bloated and it give your vagina a awful smell.  My mirena had fell out of me I was so scared and upset.  I will never get that garbage again"


"So this stuff worked wonders on depression.  I couldn't believe how fast it worked and how much better it made me feel, and I mean like in less than a week!  BUT the bad news for me, I had a rare side effect, the first one of my psychiatrists patients to ever get it and he had to look it up to confirm that it was being caused by the medication (although I knew it was for sure)... It made me go blind! I don't mean black out blind, but rather it made it so my pupils couldn't dilate and constrict properly so I couldn't focus my eyesight enough to even read anymore.  So, 10 days after starting it I stopped and luckily 3 days after stopping my eyes started to return to normal, but that freaked me out beyond belief!!! Worked great for depression."


"LOVE THIS. I did experience mild burning for like 10 minutes after inserting the egg but it did help afterwards. The itching has decreased. It does feel warm though. It is my second day & I do still apply the cream that comes with it & it has helped a lot. I do recommend this."


"I've been on it for 3 months, and it's pretty good. Your acne does get semi worse for the first couple months but at month 3, I can see that my skin is clearing up. I would say 8/10 in terms of how much it's helped my skin. I don't think I've gained much weight, but my boobs have definitely gotten bigger. No loss of sex drive for me, but it has not helped my period cramps/aches at all. I think it's only made my period marginally lighter. It does what it does, fairly well, and it's completely covered by my insurance. There have been no negative side effects as of now."


"BEST BIRTH CONTROL EVER. I took Yasmin when I was 16 and it made me a total wackadoo...so I was a tad weary about trying any sort of hormonal birth control again...but I'm so glad I did! I've been on Sronyx for about a month and I feel great! My libido has even gone up, which my boyfriend greatly appreciates."


"Took this for 3 days. 2nd day got severe itching on palms and soles of feet. Day three had uncontrollable shakes, heart racing, felt like it was going to come out of my chest, facial numbness, dizzy, very elevated (for me) blood pressure of 145/90, whole body tingling, dizziness, light headed, extremely intense nervousness, ringing in my ears. "


"Recently switched to Zubsolv 8.6 after 3 years on 12mg Suboxone strips. My doctor and I had discussed making the first move in the weaning process, and when my insurance no longer would pay for Suboxone but would pay on Zubsolv, this seemed like the most natural progression.  It is reported that Zubsolv has greater bioavailability than Suboxone.  For me it has thus far been a fairly smooth transition.  I continue to have no cravings, nor have I experienced any W/D symptoms."


"I have been using Victoza to control my type 2 diabetes and it has been great. I have been using it for 9 months and I have lost 26 lbs. The only problem I have encountered has been hive like welts at the injection site. This did not occur the first time I began using Victoza but my insurance company refused to pay for the it until I tried a pill. I tried Metformin and it was a disaster. I suffered many side effects and my blood sugars jumped up to around 220. I was put back on the Victoza and since I began injecting the second time, I began getting the welt like hives right away. Now they only come every so often but I have experienced nothing but positive results from Victoza."


"Started Contrave after trying many other medications (phentermine, Qysmia and more). Also diet programs likeJenny Craig and Weight Watchers. Would only lose 5-10 pounds and gain it back within one month, while still on the programs. Literally nothing was working for me. I also have hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's thyroiditis, which have made it incredibly difficult to lose weight even with exercise. 5'8, 233 pounds starting in April. As of today, I am 213 pounds. I can't believe I've lost 20 pounds! I did have stomach cramps and constipation at first, but that has subsided. I feel full after just a little bit of food, but I still get hungry when my body needs to eat. Almost NO cravings for sugar,but if I want sweets, just a little is enough."


"I suffered my first panick attack in 2015 after finding out I still needed two more classes to graduate college. I'll never forget laying on the floor, not being able to breath, and feeling like the room was closing in around me. At the request of my immediate family, I went to talk to a doctor and realized I had been living with anxiety for quite awhile. My doctor prescribed 10mg of Celexa. I was a little tired the first week or two, but that was the only side effect I experienced. While the 10mg helped some, I still felt a little edgy at times when I really shouldn't have. My doctor upped my dose to 20mg and again, a little tired the first week or so, but I've been golden ever since. I'm me now without the anxiety, thanks to Celexa."


"Despite the peeling skin around my eyes, it works great."


"I had no idea about any of the symptoms of BV. I went to the doctor and they prescribed me metronidazole 500mg twice a day for 7 days. I'm on day 7 and have had some side effects by reading your posts. I had upset stomach, nothing I can't handle. I have also had some cramps, dark urine, and fatigue. The worse of all was fatigue, I'm so tired all the time and have had no desire what so ever to clean my house or cook for that matter. I hate it! I'm done today though so hoping this lets up soon. As far as the symptoms go they went away what seems to be after the first day. I don't have any discharge, smell, itching, or anything for that matter, though I didn't have sex while on the meds. I would recommend every time!"


"Have been on this birth control for about 2 months for ovarian cysts. It has worked great at reducing the cysts on my ovary. But I literally get my period every 2 weeks and constantly have to wear a pantiliner due to constant spotting, or should I say gushing. I have noticed that I haven't been able to sleep very well or very long, which since reading other reviews, I think is due to this contraceptive. Just recently, as I had ended my second pack, my breasts and nipples became VERY sensitive and sore to the point I had to take an anti-inflammatory to reduce swelling and discomfort. I have mixed feelings about this birth control, but it has helped my cramps immensely!! So if you can get thru the breast tenderness and constant bleeding, it's AMAZING!"


"I have been suffering with serious depression for the last year. I was on a different medication. I gained a lot of weight from eating without thinking(compulsive), and started to feel the social aniexty again. Honestly I was very hesitant about starting Cymbalta because I had read all the side effects, but I have had almost none. I drink lots of water all day long so that might have something to do with it. I got control of my appetite again."


"Severe jumpy left leg

Itching I left lower leg and foot"


"This completely alleviated all of my restless leg issues.  All those annoying twitches were gone with no side effects.  I take 0.5mg before bed and I'm asleep in about 20-30 minutes.  I think it also has a beneficial secondary effect of helping me releax and get to sleep.  I've been on it for 8 years now and the therapeutic benefit is still as strong as day one."


"Terrible. Enough said."


"I'm 45 years old and have always felt like I was in good health.  Non-smoker and have never had a weight problem.  However, blood tests from the last few years have revealed that I have a problem with high cholesterol and triglycerides.  Eight weeks ago, when my triglyceride number was a shocking 583 and LDL over 200, my doctor insisted that I needed some help to bring these numbers into a healthy range.  Reluctantly, I agreed.  I was prescribed 20mg of Crestor daily at bedtime.  It scared me to death to read reviews on Crestor and statin drugs in general and I almost didn't even give it a chance but also committed to making some changes in lifestyle.  For example, I started skipping most of the sweet, fatty foods and actually paying attention to serving sizes and TRYING to stick closer to recommended allowances.  I have also been going on brisk, half-hour walks at least 5 days a week.  Nothing tremendously difficult but something that has required consistency.  After eight weeks of using Crestor and living a little differently, I am happy to report that my Triglycerides are now down to a mere 67 and my LDL level is down to 57.  I’ve also lost 15lbs and I wasn’t overweight to begin with.  I expected the numbers to show improvement but I was shocked to see them this good!  What's more is that I have not noticed any of the negative side effects mentioned by so many.  Trust me, I was looking out for those for any excuse to stop taking it.  I will mention a positive side effect I was not expecting.  I've been burdened with IBS (irritable Bowel Syndrome) for many years.  I've just lived with it and been careful about how long I might be away from a bathroom.  Interestingly enough, since I have been on Crestor, I have been much more regular and, well, solid.  Maybe that is TMI but I have appreciated the change.

People seem to be more motivated to write a review about anything if they are displeased.  I'm taking a different approach, my experience with Crestor, so far, has been very good and I am very excited about the results."


"Actinic keratosis lesions on forearms only ... but a nasty case at any rate.
Dermatologist put me on a regimen of Aldara cream and Salicylic Acid. The experience during the 4 months of Aldara treatment was not particularly pleasant: worst of all being that it made the Keratosis lesions much worse in terms of acute redness and inflamation and quite distressing vanity-wise. There was some headaches, some fatigue, but that only lasted 2 weeks or so. After that, no side affects worth bothering about. But I must admit I almost stopped using it during the period of unsightliness. But I didn't.
And I am very glad I didn't!  The Dermatologist took me off the Aldara regimen after 4 months and told me to just keep on using the salicylic acid. Now, after 5 months the Keratosis lesions are completely gone, leaving quite smooth new skin. The area is still a little pinkish compared to normal sin colour, but Doctor said that that will disappear once the healing time has done it's work.
Over all success I would say. For myself Aldara was a godsend."


"Been on methotrexate for a few years, started with one pill than nine pills. Now I do injection 25mg weekly for about a year now. I know there is no cure and I am thankful this medicine has made it possible to chase grandson around daily."


"I think it works well."


"I was started at 40mg and got mild nausea but doing good mood wise.  Increased to 80mgs and starting getting physically sick within 20 minutes of taking it.  It would have made a good diet medicine for me, but that is not why I was on it."


"I'm on week 2 almost week three. My face didn't dry up like my doctor said it would. But I did however get easily sunburnt and I have THE worst break out I think I've ever had since starting on it. I want to hide my face in a brown paper bag. My chin is literally swollen from the amount of breakouts this stupid cream has given me. I'm not impressed one bit."


"Only on day 6 but I am super happy I decided to do this. I don't even take advil so I was a bit concerned with Chantix. If anything, I expected all the terrible reviews on other sites to cause more side effects than the actual drug. I just stopped reading them and went with my gut.

Day 6 of taking Chantix; 2nd day without smoking (my quit date isn't til tomorrow). Been a smoker for 15 years. I'm happy to say; so far I can't even tell that I'm taking medication. No effects or side effect that I am aware of. Yet; somehow I haven't smoke in 36 hours and I'm not craving one at all. I'll report back after another week or two; or if anything changes.

As for dreams,  Usually I have lucid dreams or night terrors nightly. Not one yet on Chantix!"


"Quit date 3 days away, after a month on Zyban, cigarettes taste bad, and aren't satisfying at all. Have reduced by half, without even starting with the nicotine replacement lozenges and gum. Was taking Lexapro for anxiety, stopped and switched to Zyban as my anti-anxiety and smoking cessation."


"I have been taken Clonidine 0.3 mgs. twice a day for 4 years along with my anxiety medication and has helped tremendously. If I were not to take it I wouldnt be able to function properly.  So yes I definitely rely on this medication to help keep me functionable for taking care of my children and keeping our home in order."


"I was diagnosed with Stage IV renal cel carcinoma in January 2012.  After two unsuccessful IL-2 treatments, I started taking Votrient in June 2012.  At first I had all of the written side-effects but after completely changing my diet, they diminish significantly.  Fatigue and whitening of my skin being my only problems.  My last CT's continue to show a all of my known tumors as principally stable.  The drug works for me! 5 years and counting!"


"I am 18. Before I started using adapalene (differin)I used to have a lot of medium sized pimples on my forehead and occasionally on my cheeks. After starting this and mino pills about 2 months ago, my acne started to get worse and worse to the point where I started to question whether this treatment helped at all. My breakouts got worse until about 2 weeks ago when all of my pimples seemingly disappeared overnight. I now have the occasional pimple, but my skin looks so much better! No side effects, either. I use purity made simple for washing my face, and at night I apply a thin layer of adapalene (.1%) and then the differin brand moisturizer, and frankincense essential oil for my red marks. My skin is so much better!"


"I LOVE the Nuvaring. It's great, no side effects, and there's no way to forget. I haven't gained any weight or had terrible mood swings. My usually long and heavy period is now only 3 or 4 days and pretty light. The only bad thing is it seems to pull the condom off when I'm having sex. This has happened 4 times since I've been using it and I usually can't get it out until the next day (with some work) I end up pulling out the ring and the condom comes out with it. I asked my doctor and she said she's never heard of this. Hope this helps if anyone else has this happen, but in comparison to all the alternatives...NUVARING IS AWESOME."


"After three years of chronic back pain I've been prescribed tramadol yesterday. The effects were amazing, for the first time in months I was able to get some real sleep. 100mg of tramadol works better for me than 50mg methadone ever did without spending the day as a zombie."


"I am 56 and I've suffered with migraines since I was 5 years old.  Maxalt is the only migraine medication that has worked wonders for me!!  I take one as soon as I get the slightest beginning of a migraine and it is gone in 20 minutes!  Not only that, but I've been taking it for 3 years now and I used to get 2 or 3 migraines a month, and now I only get about 1 every 2 months!  Maxalt has been like a miracle for me...I no longer have to suffer with horrible headaches!!  Additionally, I have not experienced any side effects!"


"I had a raging sinus infection that quickly spread to my upper chest and was just about to become full blown bronchitis maybe even pneumonia if I had waited any longer. I am sensitive to many antibiotics and had a very bad experience with Biaxin in the past. Anyway, Augmentin 825 twice a day and taken with food I barely had any side effects at all. I have been EXTREMELY impressed with Augmentin and by the second dose the first day I was already 50% better and everything started rapidly improving and all congestion breaking up and clearing. I'm on third day now and I am 90% better, a few days ago I was extremely sick and head was all filled up and ears stuffy too. Works FAST A   ."