"Aftera are the BEST!! I have taken these pills days after I had a lapse in pills with my Hubby and they ALWAYS work!! I mean it was like 3 days later and they still worked. One time the pregnancy test was slightly showing a faint line but my period came on time! I was worried because my breasts were getting bigger and I was throwing up and everything, but they worked!! The people who say they took the pills and ended up pregnant might want to reevaluate their timing or sexual activity."


"I love the Lo-Loestrin FE. It is the best BC I've ever tried. No periods, no mood swings, migraines are gone, 10 day periods are gone. The only thing I don't like is the slight weight gain. But its worth it to me to feel so much better."


"I was prescribed this medicine after being hospitalized in a mental facility. I was previously taking Zoloft and Wellbutrin which stopped working for me and the increase in dosage led to increase in depression and anxiety. I have to say Effexor beats any anxiety medicines I have ever taken. This medicine makes me feel normal. The only down side is the side effect your body has if you miss a dosage. I began to feel light headed and very emotional if I miss more that 1 dose."


"I was having mild symptoms all week of a yeast infection, and I finally went to the store and got the 1 day extreme relief monostat. Extremely the worst idea with the worst pain Ever. I questioned myself if I was allergic, until I read the reviews. I too experienced itching, burning, and now that urgent feeling of having to pee. The pain after I used monostat1 was worse than my mild symptoms before.  I was in tears filling my bathtub up with hot water and desperately shaking tiny drops of tea tree oil into the bath. I was able to wash this harsh chemical out of my body, and lay down to relax. Go natural, or go to the doctors. Don't waste your time, money or body on this product."


"Before synthroid I was achy and tired. Now I have headaches...bloating...stomach pain...loose stools and the feeling of being in a fog. I'm only on day 4 of the lowest dose cut in half. I'm stopping it. I was put on it before and it made my heart go to sinus tach but the new doctor insisted I try it again! Hell no! I felt better before the medication!"


"I have been on celexa for 10 years now.  It was no longer working for me.  My doctor cut my celexa dose in half and had me take 5mg of Brintellix.  I read all the reviews on here and was hopeful.  Many talked about nausea, so when I experienced nausea after 20mins of taking the meds, I thought it was normal.  A half hour later, I was on my way to work with my kids, I threw up all over myself in the car.  I highly recommend trying this drug for the first time on a weekend. Didn't work for me :("


"Rheumatoid arthritis since 1994, pretty severe case.  Had to stop taking Humira and methotrexate due to repeated bouts with pneumonia and lung damage.  Currently on sulfasalazine, Plaquenil and prednisone.  Occasional flares but things are basically back under control."


"WOW!  I must admit that I was sceptical, even after reading maybe about a hundred positive reviews.  I had tried herbal supplements, and they worked about 30 percent of the time; but for a married man, that 30 percent can lead to a divorce - and yes, it was the reason for my first divorce.  I'm now married to my second wife of about 5 years and and we also were heading for divorce, because of my inability to perform. I made many excuses for myself.  After trying Cialis, we went from 1 attempt every other month to about 3 sessions per day lasting about 1 to 2 hours each easily.  It's almost like I'm in full control. Cialis, I love you!"


"From a combination of stress and a poor diet, I experienced some constipation last week. I did not have a solid bowel movement in a week. After seeing multiple ads on TV and reading reviews online, I decided to give Miralax a try. I found this drug very effective. I experienced results after just two days taking it. I would mix a pouch of Miralax in my morning fruit smoothie for twice the stimulation. Today is day 5 of my one week trial and Miralax continues to work. I am so relieved to no longer be constipated. I have a lot less abdominal discomfort as well."


"So I recently found out I’ve been exposed to Chlamydia after me and my boyfriend got back together. I wasn’t aware of the side effects since it’s the first time I’ve gotten tested but the dr. Gave me 4 pills to take all at once. I ate a meal beforehand. I didn’t have any cramps but I almost instantly felt “off”- kinda dizzy like when your drunk and you stand up to start walking. I had to go to work though and ended up having diarrhea 2 hours later (no stomach cramping or nausea). When I got home, I was so tired that I crashed on the couch for four hours and then woke up and basically peed out my butt. I felt better after though, and I’d prefer this for a day to having Chlamydia forever"


"I have Kallman's syndrome and am currently taking this medicine and and Ovidrel and since I started taking them I started producing my own testosterone and semen. Awesome medicine."


"I just got this thing in 3 days ago and I have a severe infection where it is. Also I noticed it move onward towards my muscle in my arm. I had the implanon and. Ever had these kinds of issues. In fact I never had issues with the implanon. This nexplanon is horrible and don't recommend anyone getting it. They shouldn't change things that work well. This is what happens. Being the implanon back."


"I was on Maxide years ago when first diagnosed with hypertension, it did not work for me. I was finally put on Dyazide which had worked for 20 years. I moved to NC where Maxide is used, while I understand they are supposed to be the same, my BP is 160/90 right now. Maxide does not work for me, and I don't understand why."


"My pregnancy has brought on horrible acid reflex. I spend most of my days puking acid, and being on fire. This occurs from NOT eating, AND eating. I've never experienced anything like this fire. I've tried Nexium, tums, Maalox. None helped me. I bought Zantac just two days ago, and its made a change. I still have to be very strict on timing, and what brings on even harsher acid.
HERE IS THE ZANTAC STEPS THAT WORK FOR ME.
Eat, and let the acid come on. I don't take it till my food has gone down a bit. Maybe 30 mins after. Its hard to stand the sizzle, but if I take it too soon, I don't feel it.
So I take it with a small amount of water at first.
It's pretty intense, but fast working."


"I tried the 1 time overnight use treatment for vaginal yeast infection miconizole 6.5% . The next morning I woke up with severe hives, redness and burning itching patches on my inner thighs, vulva, etc. I tried vagisil cream, it burned for an hour. I tried desitin, it burned, I went the analgesic route and sprayed the area with poison ivy treatment and it calmed down the area temporarily. Three weeks and I am still suffering. The after hours clinic Dr gave me difulcan. I still have inner thigh inflammation and hives."


"I love it. There was cramping off and on in the beginning and there is still spotting(5 weeks), but I have no side effects and feel great. Highly recommend"


"In 2011 started on 20mg for being easily agitated and had side effects like insomnia, waking up drenched in sweat, yawning and being dizzy. Took it at night.  It took months for the side effect to go away.  It worked great and after 2 years I dropped to 10mg for a just over a year and stopped with my docs help.  No real issues with withdrawal.  Just a little dizzy.

4 months later my wife mention me being agitated again.  I started 20mg again, LOTS of issues.  Bad insomnia, drenched in sweat, shaking really bad, yawning, racing thoughts (wanting to hurt others or myself), paranoia, going crazy, racing heart, rashes, burning  arms..  The thoughts scared the hell out of me. At 13 days, doc said stop NOW.  Mostly back to normal after 2-3 weeks"


"When I was 19 I developed pulmonary blood clots as a result of using traditional birth control pills, and so I cannot use many types of hormone based birth control methods. I tried the Paragard IUD, which was miserable (awful cramping/ super heavy periods.) So, I had that removed about a year after it was inserted. After a year of just using condoms, I went back to my GYN to see if I had any other options. This is when she pointed me into the direction of Nexplanon. I had it implanted in June of this year. I haven't had a period since. A little spotting in the beginning, but nothing major. Its been great. The only thing is that I HAVE had a little random cramping, but nothing ibuprofen can't fix. I love it, but will update if that changes."


"I used Monistat 3 last night, and I also experienced intense burning and itching after using the internal cream. I took a Benadryl, and slept the entire night. No itching or burning from my YI or the Monistat in the morning. I started antibiotics and I forgot to ask my dr for a prescription for diflucan. I won't make that mistake again!"


"Don't take it in the morning or you may be sleepy all day. Doctor told me to take it about 6PM.  No problem after the change."


"HORRIBLE. I inserted the "devils egg" around midnight and applied the cream, instantly I was on FIRE. I mean fire ants living in my V, the devil running around down there, I normally have a high pain tolerance but was crying and yelling like a baby. Have not experienced pain like this since my appendicitis. NEVER AGAIN. I took to Advil, and inserted a coconut oil tampon. After about an hour of sleep I woke up in crazy amounts of pain, took TWO T3s, and was still dying. I ended up in the ER around 5am, had to get more drugs and a different prescription. I went to hell and back last night. Take caution."


"I started this a week ago because I was having incredibly intense cramps and nausea every time I needed to poop. I experienced massive diarrhea about an hour after I took it. I have other digestive issues, including Gastroparesis, GERD, and kidney problems, so I'm used to these issues. So I continued to take it and deal with the fallout diarrhea. Yesterday, I had the best day I've had in months. When I took the linzess, I didn't have the diarrhea and in fact had a normal day! I think this stuff might be effective if you can get past the initial diarrhea part and let it work for a week or so. I'm a little nervous about reports that it stops working after a month, but I'm going to see what happens."


"Getting Paragard inserted was uncomforable. It did not cause me to have heavier periods or make my cramps worse. When me and my husband decided to try for a baby it took us 4 months. I will be getting it again after the birth of our daughter."


"My problem with this birth control is the side effects. I have times when I get depressed, I had mood swings, felt like throwing up and even when I didn't even eat I gained about 15lbs. Oh yea and worse of all it made me bleed alot. I don't mean heavy bleeding. I mean it made my periods longer than before when I was taking it. I read a lot of reviews saying the same thing but tried it anyway.  The worst was I had a period that last a whole month one time. My doctor put me on seasonique to see it that would help better"


"I am 21 years old and I have had sever anxiety and OCD for 5 years. I almost didn't graduate high school and almost lost my job because I couldn't even get out of bed or leave the comfort of my own home so I resorted to medicine. I was also dealing with a slight depression at the time and so my doctor recommended Paxil to me and for 2 years I have been on the 10mlg dose and it works wonders! The only negative thing that I have to say about it is that I don't feel like I have a lot of energy and it made me gain 50lbs..I attempted to get off and with counseling deal with my anxiety on my own and went through extreme withdraws, (brain spasms!!, mood swings, depression.) I love this stuff it changed my life but it sucks  coming off of it."


"I have a tooth infection and I'm on my fourth day of taking metronidazole I am prescribed 400mg 3 times a day I'm still in agony I have to take paracetamol and ibroprofen just to ease the pain I've had severe head aches and really bad muscular pain I will finish the 5 day course but will not be taking this again for dental perpose again"


"I have been taking phentermine. I'm a guy standing 5ft 10 and weight 187 I'm trying to get down to 170 it doesn't seem like I'm dropping any weight I have been working out and trying to watch my calorie intake I only see a fluctuation from 187 to 192 but nothing lower then 187. I have dry month but it doesn't brother me and because I have been consuming a gallon of water a day. The only thing that I get often are headaches and I have been eating a little which seems to make the headaches go away. I hope I see a change soon"


"First and foremost, this is going to sound counterintuitive, but do not believe everything you read on the internet. The Kyleena insertion was hardly considered uncomfortable for me. I know everyone’s pain tolerance is different, but I’d like to think I have a low pain tolerance and I probably wouldn’t have been able to tell that the insertion was any different than a routine GYN visit. If you consider Pap smears excruciatingly painful, then you may just find this uncomfortable, however it is a quick 3 minute procedure with hardly any discomfort. Maybe, if anything, just some pressure.

Disclaimers: I just had it placed 45 minutes ago, without being premeditated, walked out and drove myself home. I am also Day 4 on my menstrual cycle."


"I started Saxenda end of June of 2017. My doctor started me at 0.6mg and every week I went up until I finally reached 3.0mg. I still have episodes of extreme tiredness and lethargy, not to mention the nausea. But, it is not consistent, and therefore bearable. I have lost 25 pounds thus far with no exercise; I have plateaued now, but my doctor ensured me if I introduce exercise I will lost more.
The weird thing for me is that I have NO appetite or desire to eat animal protein - most days I have to force myself."


"I used this on and off for several years, never over 150 mg/day. I liked the energy it provided, the suppression of appetite, the low cost (without insurance) and the increased sex drive (as opposed to Prozac/Zoloft which prevented me from reaching orgasm).

The downside for me was increased sweating and anxiety. The anxiety was the worst.

I now use Ritalin and prefer it."


Acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine

"Good."


"I have been treated for plantar fasciitis (heel spurs) in my foot for 8 weeks - having several painful shots with little relief.  I have only taken 3 doses of the Voltaren and I am feeling 90% pain free! I hope this will only improve with a little more treatment. I have had no noticeable side effects as of yet."


"Really did not do much for anxiety or sleep for me personally.  I do have a fairly high sedation tolerance however."


"I do very good on this medicine. I started out at higher dose. I am now down to 5mgs. I am 76 years young. I stopped smoking in October 4, 2007."


"DRINK LOTS OF WATER!!!!!

I go every morning like clock work.

But due to surgery I had to take pain killers and I wasn't able to go for 4 days. My friend (who takes it regularly due to her celiac disease which causes her a lot of stomach issues) brought me a pack for me to use and she told me water is the key and it's true.  After I took one, I read the reviews below and freaked.  You only need one. I took 1 pill at 7:30pm and with two bottles of 750ml of water. At 8am I started to feel a little cramp & a light body ache and I had my bowel movement. Then another one 20 mins later and a third about an hour later. I had smooth clean bowel movement each time.

DRINK WATER and 1 PILL!!!!!!"


"II have sciatica in both legs and lower back pain.  I take toradol with fentanyl patches and morphine and the results are very good.
Had back surgery 27 yrs ago...did NOT WORK.  I have a terrible time, every day...
Too bad I can't use toradol every day! If I could I would.
20 m.g  and I'm in a good mood for 4 hrs."


"Was on this for about a year, completely cleared up my premenstrual acne. Normally I would only get a couple pimples before each period but this medication didn't cause any, great clear skin. Normal periods, light to moderate lasting about 5 days. No out of normal weight gain, no headaches or mood swings. I'm only giving it 9 stars because it really dried me out down there, needed lube sometimes. Other than that, I'd recommend it if you have a tendency to get premenstrual acne."


"I started with sprintec and it seemed fine...then they switched to previfem. I have horrible vaginal discharge almost everyday, I have cramps sometimes almost as bad as before I went on the pill. My period lasts just as long as before 5 days and is still super heavy. I do have unprotected sex with my boyfriend and haven't gotten pregnant yet so that's a plus. More cons, more emotional, sometimes chest pain, nausea, I'm ready to quit. Only pro can predict when period is coming and not being pregnant"


"I cant believe all the negative reviews! I have been on Hydroxizine for years, and it has been the only remedy that has worked effortlessly for sleep. It calms you, AND makes you tired. It also helps you to sleep well- REM. It is also an antihistimine!!!! :)  SO two in one miracle for me."


"Many rehabs, hundreds of relapses, could NOT STOP TAKING PAIN PILLS, until Suboxone. This medicine saved my life, hands down. If ever there was a 'miracle drug', this is it. Very important to get a Doctor you like, as not all Doctors can prescribe it. Try this medicine if you are hooked on painkillers."


"I've got complex regional pain syndrome and it helps with the numbness in my leg but does not take away all of the burning sensation. After the Percocets quit working the doctor put me on Dilaudid #4's and the pain has been reduced some but I feel that I could use something even stronger. 1 every 6 hours helps but is still not enough."


"Symptoms of prostatitis will go away, but the side effects are no joke. I started my cycle AFTER finding all of the reviews online. After 4 doses of 2 week supply I called the nurse practitioner who wrote the script and told her I'm done. If you research online you'll find that Cipro is one of the big guns in anti biotics, so if your primary suggest it to you right off the bat, ask for options."


"Every two years I get Prostatitis, Bactrim works all the time"


"I used to use warm soapy water as this is what I received as a child and continued as an adult.  Now I use a fleet enema and it works just as well with less bother. This is also great when traveling. No bag to hang and nozzle and hose to wash.   "


"Growing up I always had very mild acne that was easily taken care of with a prescription from the dermatologist. I am now 24 and began experiencing severe acne at 23. I began taking doxycyline in July. Like many of the previous reviews state, it takes a SOLID 4-5 months to really see results. I am telling you though, STICK WITH IT! I take 100mg of doxycycline twice a day. I am also using clindamycin after I wash in the morning and at night. I use Retin-A mirco cream 0.05% right now (but started with .025%). The Retin-A played a HUGE factor in this process. I was originally prescribed something else and had my doctor switch me to this. In addition to these prescriptions I use a face wash with benzoyl peroxide in the morning and Cetaphil at night. IT WORKS!"


"The part I don't like about this pill was the first few months I started taking it when I switched from Yaz, it made me gain 10 lbs and it took almost 8 months for my body to adjust to it. The positive part is, I have a very light period (when I have one) and I don't break out like I used to. Now that my body is starting to get used to it, I am losing some of the weight I gained with the initial use of Loestrin. It is a smaller dose of hormones from what I was taking- which helped reduce my migraine count to once a week versus everday."


"I have suffered from genital herpes for 6 years and tried all herbal prevention treantments as I suffer approximately 8 outbreaks a year. For the last 6 months I have tried the acyclovir suppressive treatment and in 6 months I have had 1 very mild outbreak. After the first 4 months I went from taking the recommended 2 tablets a day to just 1 a day. I am so glad I tried acyclovir, I feel I have my life back!"


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"After reading several reviews I was a bit concerned about the treatment. My experience falls into the positive side of the reviews. The flavor is like drinking diet cherry drink, knock it back quickly in about 5 mins in 8 to 10 gulps. Start drinking the water immediately which will cleanse your palate. Drank the next 2 big glasses of water within 40 mins. First treatment started working in one hour. 4 trips to the throne over 3 hours and then felt comfortable enough to go to bed. Like many people I am writing this whilst starting the second treatment. Feels like it will kick in quicker this time. All in all much better than the heavy 64 ounce treatment of 5 years ago. Eat light 2 days out and liquid only diet day before helped a lot."


"I have been taking Viorele for a little over two years. I started out with a prescription for Kariva but CVS gave me the generic version which is Viorele. I was really impressed at first because my face was very clear and my horrible cramps and back aches from my period went away. After a few months I gained 20 pounds and 2 cup sizes and became very depressed and anxious. I did not know that Viorele was the cause of this until I went to my doctor. I just switched to a different birth control and I am waiting to see if there is a difference. Overall this was great for acne and cramping but the depression and weight gain was not worth it."


"The side effects are devastating for me."


"I have been on Loestrin 24 FE for 2 months now. My first pack I started a week or two before my scheduled period so I had a regular period but I kept taking the pills. I skipped the 4 dummy pills and moved straight on to my 2nd pack and I haven't had my period this month which is GREAT. The only side effects that I dealt with was major bloating the first week or two when I started my first pack. Now I haven't felt any side effects. My sex drive is amazing, haven't gained any weight, no mood swings, nothing. I used to be on the patch several years ago and that stuff made me go insane so I was afraid to try a new type of birth control but Loestrin 24 FE has been AMAZING for me. I love it!"


"Im 23 years old and have been taking Aubra for 6 days. I have had terrible headaches and have broke out in hives all over my face and arms. I immediatly stopped taking this birth control and would not recommend it."


"It doesn't work for me one bit."


"I have been on Adipex for almost two years. When they say it not a such thing as a  miracle pill they haven't tried this. 10 pounds from my goal of losing 150 pounds. My weight loss has slowed down a bit but as long as the numbers go down and not up, I'm still happy.  I did experience extremely dry mouth, dizziness and loss of appetite for the first two months.. BUT IT WAS WORTH EVERY BIT. Now I'm starting to have sleeping problems which I don't like. I am very scared if I stop taking it I'm going to gain my Weight back. "


"I have been using Seasonale for about two years now. I have gained about 20lb, I get dizzy sometimes, headaches all the time, and I get break through bleeding about half way through my pills. After a few days of spotting I get my period. Still painful and lasts the whole 7 days just like before. No heavier and no lighter. I plan to try something else as soon as I can."


"Well I only lost 4 pounds in 2 weeks with diet and exercise but maybe I'm adding muscle with all the energy I'm putting into the gym. I can only hope, otherwise, I could've lost 4lbs on my own. Does wonders for my mood, energy level (most of the time) and appetite suppressant. Will give it the full 3 months and re-evaluate. Just a little disappointed I've only lost 4 lbs in 2 weeks with a complete overhaul in diet & exercise and this pill."


"I've only been taking it for 4 days...I've had no side effects except I'm always thirsty, but I see that as a positive because it forces me to drink water all day long.
I do get a little hungry at meal times, but I get full so fast - after eating a very small amount of food.  I make a green smoothie for breakfast and I am totally fine until lunch.  Yesterday I had a yogurt and some honeydew melon.  I work out most days at 5pm, so I ate a snack of a cheese stick and a couple pieces of turkey before, and then after all I had was a couple more pieces of turkey...was not hungry.  I usually snack a lot more, and eat much bigger meals!!  I have not weighed myself yet, I'm waiting till Saturday (1 week).  I am 5'2 and weighed 162 last Saturday."


"This works perfectly, I'd highly recommend it."


"I took the generic form for 3 months last January-March.  Of four badly infected toes (the others had it too, but it wasn't super obvious) one cleared up right away during treatment,  and the big toe has taken forever but is growing in normally.  There is still 1/8 inch yucky nail at the top of the big toenail, but the new part looks good.  This is almost a year later!  My two little toenails still looked pretty bad until about a month ago, when I realized they were about 75% improved and still continue to improve.  I had no side effects at all.  My doctor told me to apply topical lamisil EVERY DAY for the rest of my life to keep this from coming back, and to throw out ALL footwear and replace it during treatment, so I did."


"Regardless of all the negative reviews, I tried this birth control & I do like it a lot.  After about 3-4 packs it cleared up my acne (I'm on the inert pills of my 5th pack now), it has relieved my menstrual cramps, helped to regulate my hormones, and is very effective as a birth control.  I like pills that force me to bleed if I miss too many days, which helps to ward off sexual activity that could grant me an unwanted pregnancy.  This does just that.  After about two missed pills you receive your period, and during the inert pills you actually get a period & don't just spot.  My insurance usually covers it & it was $36 for three months but recently it has become free of charge after my insurance coverage switched & covered contraception."


"I am a little tired and forgetful as well.  Those seem to be the most common side effects of metoprolol.  I also take flecainide and it has some of the same side effects as metoprolol so it's hard to tell which medication is causing this.  Sometimes a little hard to focus but together they seem to help with the Atrial fibrillation. "


"THIS STUFF WORKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Had sex with my boyfriend on the day I was meant to be ovulating and then condom came off and we didn't realize. He came inside me and we freaked out and went straight to the chemist! I took it within an hour of the incident. I had to wait 2 weeks for my period to come and it was the longest wait of my life! I'm above the apparent "weight limit" and it still worked. I was also taking antibiotics at the time and it still worked fine. Just remember to take it as soon as possible!!! Please to any girls who are reading this stay calm. I was a nervous wreck, I couldn't sleep or eat for 2 weeks but it was all for nothing!"


"I had the mirena inserted June 2015 at my six week post-natal appointment . I felt no pain probably because I had vaginal delivery. I had bad cramps and spotting for two weeks and that stopped. I have had headaches that won't quit , terrible mood swings (I can go from happy to sad in seconds ) I can't seem to shake off all my pregnancy weight, I'm bloated , dealing with Insomnia, I don't have interest in sex (which is awful because I'm married) I feel like a completely different person, cramping and spotting -which isn't too bad. Overall I'm just skeptical about this and I intend on getting it removed soonest !!!"


"I have ulcers so I can't take ANY oral NSAIDS or aspirin or any blood thinning medication.  I have severe osteoarthritis in my knees, back, shoulders, elbows, feet, neck, and back.  I am only 24 and I also have fibromyalgia.  I have been using Voltaren cream from 3 years and it is wonderful.  My opiate pain medication helps so much but in between doses I use the cream to get by.  Without it I can't function at a normal level and it hurts to bad to cook, shower, or do any basic activity.  I have had no side effects.  Although after I shave it burns to put it on my knees but that's just because I had just shaved."


"Nucynta did not relieve my pain at all. I have seen many negative comments about this new medicine. Many government officials want to do away with oxycodones and force people with chronic pain to get physical therapy.  It's unfortunate to punish those who don't abuse their medicines."


"Shots were painful, made my Psoriasis worse, developed plaque on palms of hands and bottom of feet and made other areas worse.  Since stopping it, have started Taltz which is helping but these lesions are very resistant to treatment. I went from having a mild case of Psoriasis to severe. I regret starting to take Biologics and should have stuck to topical medication. Advice do not start them if you can deal with them with topicals. You become dependent on them and then they stop working and you have to go on to a new drug with many potential side effects."


"I've been taking just 50mg of Tramadol for the past 4 to 5 years. I have what I consider to be pretty severe RLS, having had it since I was first made to sit in a school room all day.  It's getting worse as I get older, 2 brothers and mother also suffer from it, all of us for over 50 years.

I'm trying to do the least amount possible and still have it be effective.Mid-afternoon is when I first feel it in my legs and sometimes elbows. That's when I take 1/2 of the 50 mg of tramadol and an hour before bed, I take the other 1/2 along with 1requip (ropinirole) 1mg, and renatidine (antacid) to block the resulting acid reflux. This pretty much works for me but it makes me tired, though not as tired as not sleeping!"


"I applied Transdermal-Scop in the middle of the night anticipating a fishing trip in the AM. When I awoke in the morn., I was all sorts of dizzy, staggering, dry mouth and generally screwed up. Needless to say I did not fish. Instead I will use Bonine or Dramimine  in the future"


"This drug came after a bad reaction to Metformin.  It is definitely not any better.  From day one I have had diarrhea.  And the heaviness in my arms is still present.  Now the leg spasms are showing up but it is the abdominal pain and the excruciating back pain that take this drug out of the running.  I am coming off of it.  I can't afford for this drug to kill me.  Nausea has been a problem within 3 days of beginning it. Be wary. . .be alert."


"I've been on this SNRI for about 3 months and have been pleased. I was on Lexapro and then stepped up for something that would address pain issues as well. I lost all the weight I gained on Lexapro, 40lbs! I'd say I've had maybe a 15-20% reduction in back pain and hip pain. The sex drive has also ramped up and I have more energy. Hey, I'll take it.

I have heard about issues with coming off the medication. However this is true of many psychiatric medications and pain medications, this med is both so it only makes sense that stopping suddenly isn't advisable. If you can't afford your prescription you can get a few days emergency supply from your pharmacy. Also check the manufacturer website for coupons."


"Been using this for about 7-8 years now.  Unlike the sugar laced alcohol that is in most cough syrup, this stuff is the best.  Takes about 45 min before it starts working, but after that, no more cough.

In regards to diarrhea, no one in my family has had the experience described by some (or the same person posting over and over)"


"I'm 67 and have been using Cialis for five years. Started with 10mg dose with no response, moved up to 20mg dose and WOW!!!  It takes me about two hours to start feeling the effects and works best after four hours. Erections are hard as a rock I use the 5mg daily now due to cost and insurance not covering it. It's $9 for one 5mg pill. $275 for 30. Thinking of going to Mexico to get it cheaper. The wife and I have sex almost everyday and sometimes twice a day."


"Was on Otezla for 4 months. Absolutely no improvement, and side effects were dreadful...splitting migraine headaches daily, chronic diarrhea, depression. I would never consider taking this medication again."


"After suffering with a respiratory tract infection for well over a year(which doctors kept swearing was viral and nothing they could do except refill my athsma meds since the coughing fits caused athsma attacks) I was actually prescribed this for a urinary tract infection in early pregnancy and my respiratory tract infection is almost non existent after 3 days!"


"I've had a few skin infections and cellulitis. Bactrim cleared it, visible within 24hrs."


"I had the misfortune of getting a yeast infection between paychecks and spent nearly a week in itchy agony. It seriously felt like Chernobyl had gone off down there. As soon as I got paid I ran to the store and purchased the one treatment prefilled application (in cream, not the "pill" ovule-I suspect the concentrated pill ovule will burn like something unholy); they also had the 3 and 7 day applications but I'm impatient and I'll take a quick and painful fix over a slow and comfortable one. I put it in and began hopping around as the cream burned/stung like nobody's business, but more importantly instant itch relief! Half an hour later the burn wasn't as prominent. A few hours later and there's a barely noticeable soreness but no more itch"


"This medication from day 1 made me feel not so good but week 3 I already have breast buds and fat on hips. Love this pill"


"I'm on day 7 of 14 of 500mg twice a day for BV. I have never had this before I'm 48 years old. The side effects of spinning and mild headaches all day were different but worth the hassle.The vaginal discomfort started to subside after about 3 to 4 days. I wasn't warned of the yeast infection possibility however, this was the first time having this too. I'm better now after the diflucan. I would take it again if BV ever comes back."


"At first (2 months in) it was fine no bleeding nothing. After.those two months, my periods started lasting longer and longer to up to 3 months long at a time. I hate everything about it. I'm gaining weight my acne is at its worst point and I have zero sex drive. I hate my life. Its living he'll. My cramps are so bad that I'm crying on my bed all day. Its a stabbing pain!! Honestly pregnacy sounds a lot easier than this.. The birth control ends up not being the stick in your arm but the person you become, from your looks to your personality. STAY AWAY FROM THIS."


"Suffered from anxiety most of my life, then around 23 suffered a panic attack which caused me problems until my late 40's when my doctor put me on Zoloft. Huge turnaround. Zero anxiety. While I don't think I'll ever forget the fear of panic attacks, I haven't had one since, and can do most things I used to be afraid of, Long Bridges, Elevators, etc."


"I have pots syndrome And low blood plasma..

My count in the beginning was 11.5

And a year and a half later

After going through heck twice a week

It made me very ill

Bad belly issues

Just worse them I was

But im having that feeling I had before

I'm tired I can't eat

I'm weak...there had to be something else they can give me. .."


"I was put on this to regulate  my periods and help my acne. I've been on this period for a little over a month now. I have had a lot more anxiety, many calf cramps and extreme irritability. It also has barely regulated my period. I had a period for one day which is good for most people but not for me considering I went on the pill because I hadn't had a period in almost a year. I haven't gained any weight and I have even more acne, but I went on estrogen pills before I went on the birth control which might be the cause. However the estrogen pills were supposed to be out of my system a month ago."


"This drug was not for me. Its very stimulating. It made me aggresive, angry and irritable. It had several unpleasant side effect, like headache, heavy  head, aggitation AND fatigue, strange shock sensations in the brain, loss of appetite, unwanted weight loss, insomnia, broken sleep, nightmares, trembling and dehydration. And with all that, it never lifted my mood at all. It made me completely dysphoric. I cried daily, screamed at my husband and kids and hated myself and my body so much I had thoughts of self-harm.

In the past I have taken SSRIs and never experienced anything as negative as this. Although the sexual side effects on others were atrocious! That is one thing Wellbutrin didn't cause, sexual dysfunction. I am a 31 year old female."


"This November 2015 would make a year since I've had the Implanon.  Its been the worst. I have bad sharp pain in my arm, I've gained 44lbs since then, I can't even carry my babies without my arm feeling numb and in pain.  It's been so bad that people could actually feel and see how my arm swells up."


"Hi, it's me again. My last post was on 7/20, I last visited the Dr on 8/16 with a weight-loss total of 5lbs for the month and 56lbs since 3/6. Nothings changed all is well."


"Very good"


"I started taking this pill around 2 years ago and started to get extremely depressed. My mom and I thought it was because of a boy I was seeing so I broke it off and also got off of the medicine, thinking I wouldn't need it anymore. About 2 months ago, I started on this same birth control again and have felt very emotionally overwhelmed and have not been myself at all. I have made the decision to go off of this medicine for good this time and already seeing positive effects. I do not at all recommend this product."


"Been on patch going on 2 months. I love it. Notice boobs are getting bigger and a little sensitive. I place the patch on my buttock and put waterproof band aids to prevent it from unsticking due to bathing. I also learned to attach new patch before removing old 1 it decrease the sick feeling. I take one a day vitamins to prevent feeling sleepy. So far so good."


"I've been using this birth control pill for about 5 months now and it's great! I do get the occasional discharge and sometimes moody. It made my breasts bigger but kind of sensitive. My acne has really cleared up after using so many different things out there to treat it. I recommend Ocella; it really gets the job done."


"Two years ago, my doctor gave me a five day dose of Levaquin for a bad sinus infection.  I have to admit, by the second day, all of my sinus symptoms were nearly gone.  However, after about two weeks, I started noticing that the tendons around my heal and arch of my feet started to hurt.  About a week later, the tendons in my neck and both elbows started hurting.  To this day I still have pains in my tendons that come and go.  The only thing that helps is NSAID's, stretching and B12 also seems to help.  "


"I struggled with severe anxiety and panic attacks since I was in early adolescence. I have also been through almost all the SSRI's which make my depression worse and did nothing for my anxiety. I had lost all hope until my Doctor suggested I start on clonazepam 1mg x 2 daily and it was finally something that worked. He increased to 1mg x 3 daily and have been doing great on it. "


"This is the only birth control that I've tried, but so far I've been tolerating it fine. I'm almost finished my second pack and I haven't experienced any spotting or mood swings that anyone else has mentioned. My acne has gotten worse though...I usually only get one or two pimples, but now I have acne around my hairline, my nose, chin and chest. I'm going to stick it out for a few more months to see how it goes; I've been using 5% benzoyl peroxide cream to help with the acne problem.

I noticed that I had next to no cramping and my period was only 4 days, when it usually lasted a week before.

Overall I'm pleased with this birth control, but if the acne persists I may try switching."


"Had a deep gum abscess, not tooth, but gum, from a piece of popcorn. Dr. Rx was 300mg 3x a day, for 10 days. No problems..
You HAVE to drink tons of water when taking the pill and all day long.
Why? To flush out the toxins. When STRONG antibiotics work, they KILL the good and bad bacteria. That die off is called a "Herxheimer" reaction. Thus, the headaches, eye aches, etc. So, up your intake of WATER to help. Then, take probiotics, kefir and yogurt because the GOOD bacteria are killed off in your gut, hence severe diarhhea. C Diff is a dirty hospital issue, it's their big secret, but probiotics  will reestablish the GOOD bacteria, very quickly. Hang in there, it is the best medicine ever...."


"Well I am a very busy 25 yr old mother of one cute boy, thus the pill was not an option for me since I know that I would forget to take it. Mirena was the best option for me. I have had it for 5 months now and trust me I love it but I have experienced side effects. I have gained a substantial about of weight since the insertion and the bloating happens often. Mirena does it's job well but I can not tolerate the weight gain. I will be removing it within two weeks and I know with my vigorous workout schedule and healthy eating habit I will be returning to my normal weight quickly. Then I'll get the Mirena again. I wouldn't consider Mirena to anyone who has had struggled with their weight and have more than fifteen pounds to lose. Good Luck."


"I began taking Belviq September 5, 2014, and when I saw my doctor January 19, had lost 43 pounds. The reason Belviq doesn't work for some people is because they are looking for something like the amphetamine diet pills from the 50s and 60s that boosted metabolism and totally killed the appetite. What Belviq does is help people stick to a sensible diet, i.e., it will keep you from being overly hungry and "pigging out" after eating a sensible dinner. I take Belviq around 3 o'clock in the afternoon and Metformin (500mg) after dinner."


"I'm 18 yrs old and I started taking this after the first time I had sex, overall this proscription has proven to be so accurate but I am very big on taking it every day at almost the exact same time(30 mins off but never more than that)

And I did notice when I first got on it my sex drive went down and I had been really moody. Things that wouldn't normally get to me did but not 6 months in everything is getting regular. Very, very effective!"


"I started this pill 2/15/11. I told myself if I was going to pay for this pill every month I was going to do EVERYTHING I needed to do to help this pill work! Only water to drink, lean meats, fruits all colors, veggies all colors, fiber, fat free or light dairy-1200 cal diet with 20 min of elliptical the 1st month 6 days a week. The 2nd month 25 min-and the 3rd month 30 min 5 days a week. I agree with everyone to give yourself a off day to rest, eat something you feel a little guilty about then get right back on the next meal. Give yourself goals and rewards and good luck. "


"I have been on it for about two weeks. It has not quite kicked in really but I thought I'd review my experience thus far. I haven't really had any bad side effects as of yet, and I don't have any trouble sleeping on it either. I've gotten some comments that I am more outgoing and talkative but I haven't noticed it so apparently it may be helping my anxiety some as well. At one month appt to review with my doctor I will probably have my dosage upped as it has had no effect so far on my depression. They started me at a low dosage tho bc my genetics test says that my body reacts to 10mg how a normal person would react to 20mg so they started me on 10mg. Hopefully it will have more of an effect when they up the dosage."


"So a bit about me
I am a regular guy, regular build, height, size. Aged 61 and a Leo (not that this makes a difference).
When I say I'm a regular guy I mean that in the last 60 odd years I have been as regular as clockwork in the BM (Bowel Movement) department That was until last Saturday morning.
WARNING GRAPHIC DETAILS FOLLOW: (Written in laymen's terms)
Day 1:  Saturday
I awoke went to the loo, nothing happened!   I sat there needing a wee and if you are like me during or shortly after I wee I poo.  Not today!
Got up off the loo and went about my day. Several times though the day I went and sat on the loo and tried to pee, with just a trickle for my efforts. I felt that I really needed a poo.
As the day went on I felt almost as if each bum cheek was solid, I mean rock hard. (That's not good)I was thinking to myself. Still unable to poo and pushing on each bum cheek to try and move stuff about a bit in the hope that I might be able to squeeze a bit out. NOPE! Went to bed.
Day 2: Sunday
I awoke in the morning really really needing a wee and a poo.  Still rock hard bum cheeks but now liquid poo was dripping/running out of my bum.  This persisted throughout the day every time I sat on the loo.  I spent four hours sitting there trying desperately to go the pain was so bad I was literally screaming in pain. The pain was situated mostly around my perineum.
I would describe pain as having an elephant standing with its back legs on your dick and its front legs bouncing on your bladder OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOuch! This continued all day.
I tried two table spoons of olive oil mixed with fresh lemon juice and Loads of water. NOTHING!
Day 3: Monday
Woke up went the loo worked on massaging each bum cheek had a small motion when I say small I mean the size of a pea. I was however able to pea (opps I mean pee) still rock hard impacted bum dripping with runny poo.
I worked on each bum cheek rubbing and massaging as I sat on the loo for what seemed like most of the day gradually I was able to work most of it out as it became slightly softer.
Day 4: Tuesday
Woke up still unable to poo but weeing with ease when I needed to Bum cheeks felt normal (bit saggy as I'm getting older, I used to be such a fit tasty kind of guy with a great arse).  Today I am getting worried as I have never had anything like this happen to me I have always been fit and active never taking any time off.
I go on the internet and find this forum. After looking at loads of others
I am not anti-meds but only use them as a last resort if all else seems to fail. (I am a forth degree Reiki Master Practitioner and a black belt so fairly fit most of life)
I remember my mother used Milk of Magnesia so after reading the comments here went and got some and took 15ml at 17:00 (I did read the instructions but decided to take some) my thinking was  before I go to bed wrong! Nothing happened so at 23:00 I took another 10ml and went bed.
Day5: Wednesday
I awoke feeling as I had done for the last 4 days still wanting a poo  desperately wanting a poo and pissed off that the MOM had not worked yet. I sat on the loo had pee and and nothing!
Went outside to inflate my wife's car tyre which has a very slow puncture so got the compressor out attached it to the valve and as I bent over I thought to myself I think I need to go to the loo. So slowly walked back indoors (no urgency at all) sat on the loo and my bum exploded in an instant with such force that it truly stunned me OMG!
No pain. No cramp. No nothing; almost no sensation at all, except the most amazing feeling of not being full of poo (which I have been accused of on more than one occasion) (wrongly I have to say being a Leo apart from the last 5 poo filled days)
Been twice again since this morning it's now 14:15 and having just finished this felt I had to say is fanbloodytastic.
Be warned it can happen very very quickly and almost violently when it does, in my case without any warning and I'm happy to say without any pain or cramping at all (just lots and lots of noise and splashing and shouts from me (not of pain but of great relief. That must be the understatement of the year)
10/10 for Milk of magnesium
Once again Mr Regular!"


"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!!!!!"


"I've had horrible migraines since I was still in high school so I finally went and saw a neurologist and after running several tests and experimenting with several different medications, DolgicPlus was the only one that relieved my migraine within 10 minutes. I did not experience any side effects whatsoever. I was finally able to just go about doing what I needed to do for the rest of the day. "


"This medicine has been very effective however it doesn't last the full 12 hours of pain relief as it is prescribed. For me it lasts about 8 hours. I did get horrible constipation so stay hydrated. Never flush unused drugs down the toilet. It can severely effect fish and other animals along the watershed. Water treatment plants do not treat for disposed drugs."


"I have reoccurring migraines to the point it makes me vomit from the pain. Toradol and Phenergan takes the pain away. Best combination ever.  Toradol takes it all away"


"Suffered for years until I found out about this medication online. Take it everyday and reduced outbreaks considerably. Since having kidney stones and being required to drink at least 2.5 litres of liquid, mostly water,and no soda/ coke etc. Have been TOTALLY free! Drink more water and your whole system functions better."


"I'm  taking this medication  as prescibe by  my doctor it has not helped at all in fact the third time taking it I did not feel sleepy nor did I fall asleep"


"Made coughing a lot easier after feeling like I was going to die from the phlegm that was blocking my air passage. I didn't give it a full 10 because it gave me a slight headache and a bit numb/tingling feeling all over my body but nothing to be alarmed about. Oh my goodness what a difference. I can breathe and finally sleep knowing I'm not going to choke to death. Thank you Mucinex."


"It has helped me tremendously to cope with my anxiety, panic attacks and depression. I would recommend this to anyone with the same symptoms that I have."


"Severe heartburn and bad taste"


"I developed a pulmonary embolism following a partial hysterectomy. I was given Xarelto for six months. It worked well for me. As a 35-year-old mom with young children, I appreciated the convenience, since it doesn't require injections or weekly blood tests.  It can be rough on your stomach if you have previous stomach issues. (I have GERD.)  But taking an acid blocker like Zantac helps relieve symptoms. Talk to your doctor if you have any stomach concerns. This was an excellent drug for me."


"Works as it says. Great med."


"Not a cure, but it sure does lower the amount of intrusive thoughts I get from OCD. This, in turn, leads to lower anxiety levels. It's helping depression, as well."


"I have been on birth control since I was 16.  Initially on it to control my headaches, now to prevent a baby.  I was on Yaz, Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo, Loestrin.  By far I liked the Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo however I kept getting massive ovarian cysts because I was ovulating as if I wasn't on birth control. Dr switched me to Loestrin, however I lost my sex drive completely.  So I got switched to Nuvaring.  I have been on it now for 4 months.  The only side effect I have gotten is a little extra discharge.  My sex drive is back, my yeast infections are gone, the little blackheads I had are almost all gone as well.  I haven't noticed weight gain or loss.  I was leary to try the ring, but now that I am on it, I love it. My insurance even covers it 100%."


"I have sarcoidosis which is an autoimmune disorder and it gives me horrible rheumatoid flare ups. This is the only medication that gives me pain relief! I suggest anyone with sarcoidosis or any type of chronic pain to use this!"


"I started taking this birth control on September 1st and it's now October 14th. The first month I took it, I had my period for about 3 weeks straight, but it was light. When it came time that I would normally have gotten my period (which would have been at the end of the month), the bleeding went completely away after that time had passed that my actual period would have went away. Since then it's be fine, my face cleared up a lot and I'm maintaining a good weight too. I just got my period today, and it's very very light and hardly any cramps. Hopefully it only lasts 2-3 days!"


"Some nights it works great, others not so much, but overall one of the best sleep aids."


"I've been on the shot for 7 years, no cycle, no other children and no weight gain. The only side effects that I think I'm having now is low sex drive because I can't get into sex like I used too. I don't like taking pills and forget to with vitamins so I know they wouldn't be a good idea. But I do think being on the shot for so long actually messed with the hormones because my face tends to break out every other week but other than that I love it but its time to get off!"


"Took one pill around 11:30 at night just to try it out because I have never taken a laxative before. Then I decided to read the reviews on this website and was horrified for what was about to come. I took two ibuprofen just in case and finally got to bed around 3. It woke me up at 5 in the morning and did its job just fine in about a half an hour and I then I woke back up at around 11am and it did it again with no pain. This worked for me!"


"I love it I never felt this happy I will tell anybody to get on it I am calmer then ever and talkative but that's ok! I'm over the throwing up part thank God. But I love love love it!"


"I have been on cymbalta for a week now, 30mg 2xs a day, I have no side effects at all! From the first dose, I noticed a huge difference, it calmed me right down! Before this med, I was mad at everything, almost in a constant panic mode, not sleeping, and in a lot of pain. I have low back nerve pinching, and bulging, with degenerative disks, and fibromyalgia. I can't say enough good about this medicine, it has really changed my quality of life, my outlook. I feel like I did 20 years ago, before my anxiety took over my mind. My blood pressure is also back to normal. Being stressed at every little thing made mine go up. I love this medication, I wish I had gotten it a lot sooner, better late than never!!"


"I have been on Triness for about 7 months. I felt a little sick at first and I cried a lot over nothing. But all that went away after a couple of months. This pill works for me. I take it everyday at the same time. I don't have any problems with it. My period last about 3 days and is very light. I barely have any cramps. I love this medicine."


"I was given Klonopin as a sleep med 8 years ago when I was diagonosed with severe anxiety/depression. Finally, I was correctly diagnosed as Bi-polar. At the beginning of the year I spent 3 weeks in an outpatient program after a particularly ugly manic episode. The Dr. at the hospital as well as my new Dr. agreed that I need to be taken off my SSRI because of it causes mania. I was apprehensive because the Zoloft kept the panic away. So they upped the dosage of the Klonopin. It's been 7 months and I take anywhere between .75 and 2 mg a day. Usually it's 1mg. I can't believe the change it's made!"


"First of, let me say I am a Pharmacy Technician. I was on Yaz for about 5 months. It was okay. It wasn't strong enough to stop my periods until about 4 days into a new pack, it didn't do much for my skin, and it was $40/ month because there is no generic. I only kept taking it because it didn't make me nauseous (I am very sensitive to nausea).
After $40/month was a little too much, I went to my doctor and wanted to be put on Ocella because it would only be $10/month and it has the same hormones as Yaz which didn't make me sick, but it was 0.01mg stronger, which made me a little nervous. But I tried it, didn't make me sick AT ALL, cleared my skin up, periods start and stop on time, no cramps, cheaper generic, and I lost 17 lbs! LOVE IT!"


"Yes this is a great form of torture: After 3 weeks of failed attempts to get an answer, tried waterboarding, electrocution, the works, I used this and got the confession I needed."


"I also suffer from Bipolar and since an increase from 150 mcg to 200 mcg I have been able to reduce both my antidepressants and mood stabilizers. "


"Zyprexa helped with my obsessive compulsive disorder. It also relieved the depression greatly. Weight gain is a bad side effect from this medicine (taking 10mg daily). Gained 16 pounds in 2 months. The nights are better, just longer (around 11 hours every night)."


"After reading all the previous reviews of Amitiza I felt compelled to add my experience. The first morning I took it with a meal and plenty of water and went to work. Mistake!  Jeff Foxworthy jokes about the side effects of certain medications, like fecal incontinence. I can assure you it's no laughing matter when it happens to you. Within 1 1/2 hrs. it began. My stomach was full of gas, and I was worried sick all day about not knowing when my issue would start. That evening I took my second dose and about three hours later had leakage on my sheets. I had just been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and was put on Synthroid. The combination of my age, Synthroid and Amititiza=fecal incontinence according to the "eHealthMe" website."


"I go to a treatment center and get methadone as a tool to help me with my addiction. It keeps me from withdrawing and helps a lot with cravings and urges.  I strongly recommend this drug to anyone with an opioid addiction."


"Once my body got used to it, it was very easy to take. Sometimes I can get a bit of an upset stomach, but it has done its job well."


"I'm a 43yr. old female started at 202lb 5'3" on March 12. I have almost completed week 7 and I'm at 177lb. All the side effects are gone except occasional nausea when I don't eat or drink enough. I haven't exercised at all but my normal daily activities have increased naturally with the added energy from Contrave. I've slipped and ate foods outside my diet plan but Contrave has stopped me from over indulging in them."


"I started smoking when I was 14 years old.  I am 55 years old and smoked 3 packs a day.  Tried multiple times to quit on my own and could not due to withdrawals.  At one point my husband drove me to the store to buy cigarettes because I was having horrible withdrawal symptoms.  Chantix worked exactly as it advertised.  It has been 15 months and I have no desire to smoke .  I have literally had no problems staying smoke free.  I can be around smokers with no issue .  You can ask anyone who knows me that I would be the last  person on the planet who wouId quit smoking because I loved smoking. I quit because of financial reasons only.  Had some vivid dreams but nothing I couldn't tolerate"


"I am female 5'3" top weight 169. I started Contravene 4 weeks ago, I just finished my first week at the max dose of 2 morning/2evening and I have enough to last me about 2 more weeks at that dose. I have not lost any weight but I did get down to 160 and have fluctuated between 163-167 over the past week, just up and down and its frusrating as heck!!
During week 1 was nearly ready to quit; I couldn't sleep, the fatigue was unbearable, and I wanted to eat everything. Now my problem has never been eating bad or not exercising. My problem is that about 7 years ago I began packing on 6-10lbs a year. So, suddenly wanting to pig out was a major deviation from my norm. Week 2-3 were great, energy/appetite were tops. Week four I'm tired again!"


"Been on this for roughly 3 weeks. I started taking 10 mgs but I'm currently only taking 2.5 mgs. The first week was a lil bad. I took at night and the med kicked in in like 3 hours. I couldn't sleep, had increased anxiety and it upset my stomach. I cut down to 5 then 2.5. Now I'm fine,  panic attacks are pretty much gone (before I was getting them daily sometimes even 2 or 3 times). The attacks were starting to interfere with work n life n I had to get some help. I tried working out n eating better but it wasn't helping. This works but it takes time. Also, I take this in the mornings with food. It gives me energy so taking at night wasn't good for me bc it would keep me up. Start with a low dose so your body gets used to it."


"I am only on day one of taking Contrave but I thought I'd write a review anyway. Many people experienced severe side effects right away, but I took Contrave with food and drank about 2 cups of water after and continued to drink water all day I feel completely normal after about 24 hours. I just wanted to put that out there for people who are considering giving it a try. Will post again next week. I got a coupon from my doctor for the cost, but it is still going to be $90 a month. Very expensive but hopefully worth it."


"Have had 3rd injection.  No side effects what so ever.  Bone density in hips increased 6.5% and 1.9% in spine.  57 yr old. with osteo since 52 yo.  Have had gum disease since 30's.  Maybe some increase in symptoms, but would rather have bad mouth than break hip.  Other than cost, highly recommend."


"I have always been a huge stressor ever since I had my first son. I was 17 and after I had him I suffered from postpartum depression. I would cry all the time and started suffering from panic attacks shortly after. I did not try antidepressants until I was about 22, then started Zoloft. Took an edge off but no re-life of anxiety. Today  I am 32 still a sufferer of stress and depression . Been taking Prozac 20mg for 5 months - huge difference. My husband says he can tell. I don't have outburst and I only cry when I should. Not at the drop of a hat. I try not to stress over little things and just had the best Christmas ever because I did not think of suicide like I have in the past. I was actually happy and thankful to be here."


"I started taking citalopram for 12 days. At first they started me with 10 mg but that didn't affect me at all so I went back to the doctor and they gave me 20 mg. I started to notice that my anxiety was getting worst which was the main reason why I started taking the pill and I also had some stress but I also notice that the hours between 2 to 10 pm my anxiety goes away for some reason. Yesterday was the first night in 2 weeks where I slept the whole night without a nervous feeling and today which is day 12 my anxiety through out the day hasn't really affected me. I actually woke up in the morning without the feeling of going to the hospital....hopefully every day gets better."


"Keeps my blood pressure down. I have been taking it for 5 months, I now have muscle cramps, and have a problem sleeping. I am going to try a new medicine, I can't take the severe cramping in my body."


"When I tried Malarone around 2007, I became nauseous, stomach hurt, I could not eat at all and could not get out of the hotel. I had to stop the medication because I could not enjoy the vacation. However, in 2015 on another trip, I was given the generic version of Malarone. I felt fine during the whole stay and felt fine after the 7 days after the trip ended. While my friend, on the other hand, tried the brand name Malarone version and started to feel nauseous, swollen during the first day of the trip and had to stop. What do I encourage you to do? Please try the generic version of Malarone - Atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride."


"I've been using Drysol for close to 6 years now. Prior, I used to sweat just sitting at my chair and it made me extremely self conscious. I tried every deodorant/ anti-perspiration in the market and nothing helped. Finally I went to my dermatologist and he prescribed this. The first few times I used it it was extremely itchy and red but I would tough it out. I learned from experience NOT to shave before applying and to make sure I wear a T-shirt to bed otherwise the rubbing together may cause irritation. Over the years my sweating had seriously reduced, I went from having to put Drysol on every couples of days, to weeks, now I put it on MAYBE 3 times a year. Love it."


"I agree fantastic awareness however downside I became obsessive, mood swings and suicidal feelings. Now I have been offered Ritalin. Hope this works without side effects."


"After the VA diagnosed my concern as COPD they gave me Combivent 4 times a day and I had to use a rescue Albuterol in between that. It was very discouraging. The doctor then sent me Symbicort 80/4.5 the first day was a miracle. I can shovel snow, walk my dog 1/2 mile and have not touched the rescue once. Not sure of any side effects yet as it has been only a week but the BEST week in a long time. I would recommend this to anyone who can use it."


"I took 4 doses and was rushed to ER this morning with chest pain. They treated me as if I was having a heart attack. I am admitted and tests are being run. Everything is pointing to this new drug I took. Also had dry mouth and confusion. Could hardly speak."


"We have a 8 year old who we adopted from foster care last year.  He was diagnosed with ADHD soon after.  He was put on Concerta.  We saw definite improvement.  But early this year, he started exhibiting increased symptoms of ADHD.  He could not fall asleep until late so we used Melatonin.  His doctor started him on Kapvay about 5 weeks ago.  We started seeing a great improvement the first week because he fell asleep without Melatonin and started getting 10 hours of sleep.  The second week we added the morning dose.  Mornings immediately became incredible.  We no longer needed check lists for him.  The teacher said he still needed better focus so he is now on .3mg.  He is doing incredibly well.  His doctor is going to ween him down on Concerta."


"I have have been taking Lo Loestrin for 5 months now and only had one short light period, which scares me because I am not used to not having a period. I haven't has any side effects with the birth control. I'm 24 yrs old and about 180lbs, I gain weight very easily with other birth control pills but haven't with Lo Loestrin. I love the pill other than not having a period for 4 months, I'm not sure if that's normal or not, definitely have to speak to the doctor. Lo Loestrin works real well preventing pregnancy,  that's the reason I am sticking with it, and plus it doesn't have all these extra hormones like other birth controls."


"I started taking Pristiq about 4 months ago and it has proven to be wonderful. I suffer from depression and borderline personality disorder. Almost immediately I saw an improvement. Before taking Pristiq I would fly into a rage almost daily. In the last 4 months since taking it I have maybe raged 5 times. I don't feel so self-conscious anymore. I feel more alive and upbeat. And to top it off I've lost weight since the drug decreases appetite. My wonder drug."


"I started smoking when I was thirteen and I am 37 years old now.  I bought Chantix a year ago and tried it but I wasn't ready to quit yet.  For the last 6 to 9 months I have noticed that my life was revolving around me being able to smoke, it was like I was planning things out before-hand to be sure I'd have a chance to smoke no matter what the situation was.  I was washing my hands all the time, putting lotion on and perfume to cover up the smoke smell and I would even hide my hand at the red light so other people at the red light couldn't see me smoking.  I realized how much I hated to smoke but couldn't break the habit, so I was ready.  I picked the Chantix back up and took 1 pill for one day, and two pills for a week, and quit."


"I used Canasa for 1 year and it seemed to lessen my flare ups. After one year my prescription discount has run out and can't be renewed for 6 months. Since Canasa is VERY expensive I'm not able to afford it. I've been off it for three weeks now and  experiencing small flare ups, severe fatigue and cramping."


"Lexapro literally saved my life.  I had such bad anxiety before taking this medicine."


"I am an anxiety-ridden individual with a phobia of vomit and a sensitive stomach. I was deathly afraid to take 1g of azithromycin at once, especially since I've gotten very ill from smaller doses. BUT! I survived. Here's how.
1. Start by eating STARCH. And a decent amount. I ate a large plate of pasta, then drank two bottles of water.
2. Take the pills/powder. (I was given powder)
3. Drink more water, eat a few crackers.
4. Start to nibble on crackers about 30 min later.
5. Drink fizzy water. Drink A LOT OF IT.
1.5 hours in, I had around 15 minutes of intense gut-churning spasming. I took four Pepto pills over 10 minutes, and began to feel better. Next morning and no other side effects."


"This is the only medication I can take that gives me some relief from the pain I suffer in my back and leg.  I have disc damage and nerve damage.  I at time can be taking 75mg per night and other times only 20mg pain dependent.  The only side effect I suffer is the chronic munchies the next day till I have completely flushed the drugs out of my system and a slight dopey-ness. Without these I would not get any sleep at night, these guarantee me 3 solid hours and some pain relief."


"My biggest problem with this birth control is I have absolutely no sex drive. It really has gotten to the point where my husband thinks I don't love him. I try, but it's really awkward when you simply have no interest. It's due to be taken out in December and I'm praying that things turn around. This is obviously how the drug works, you can't get pregnant if you don't have sex!"


"I started Simponi on November last year. I started noticing a rash on my face but I never relate it to the use of the med. Two weeks ago my dermatologist told me I have this weird reaction called mucinosis , which when not treated properly can lead to a lymphoma. I was feeling awesome with simponi so far cause the pain of my RA was gone but now I just don't want to use it anymore."


"Was taking twice a day while I was pregnant.  It increased my iron levels; however, I did have slight constipation, but not as bad as with other medicines."


"My grandson is not as restless, and is more lovable now that he is not taking the Vyvanse medicine he was on. "


"I've been taking Harvoni for 6 weeks now. I'm 28 years old, no liver cirrhosis, I've never done a treatment before. I take it just before I go to bed. I've had no side effects this way. The key is to drink as much water as you can. I try to drink a half gallon of water before I fall asleep. I got my labs back yesterday, Hep c is officially undetected in my body. I will continue taking the drug until week 8, and then come back in once more in six months to make sure it's completely gone. It should be noted that this is a tier 1 drug, meaning its very expensive. Something like $1,000 a pill. But if you're considering this treatment don't be put off by this number, I paid $30 a bottle with insurance."


"I am 52 year old male and Lamictal was a God send. I was in a bad way for a few years until a new doctor said, "We can fix this" and prescribed Lamictal.  Within a week, I was back. I was able to get on top of and manage my depression,  anxiety and anger. It was so great to be the person I wanted to be instead of the angry mess I had become. That may sound overly dramatic,  but it's true and may speak to some of you."


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


"I work in unhealthy, dusty, bacteria, allergen laden environments. When I feel my sinuses congesting, Sudafed or generic pseudoephedrine will clear it.
My doctor recommended Sudafed or the generic as the most effective decongestant. Stating "To get it you have to sign for it"!"


"I have taken this for headaches, tooth pain, and back pain. I get severe headaches and horrendous stomach aches and acid reflux from this."


"I have been on Effexor for 3yrs.  The only side effects that have been bad were ones caused when my doctors advised me to increase dose.  This caused me to fall asleep in classes, gave me severe anxiety attacks, paranoia and bi-polar like symptoms.  After taking matters into my own hands and suffering through the horrible withdrawal which felt like being hung over and having the flu at the same time I am on a better dosage.  This dosage has allowed me to continue living my life to an extent.  I do suffer from the mild side effects and am afraid to sleep during the night at times due to the intense dreams that I have.  Overall more good then bad."


"I had used Xanax early on after my diagnosis of panic disorder.  It definitely worked, but was a rollercoaster ride.  Klonopin lasts much longer, and I need less of it to work.  I'm not worried about dependence since I use it as needed (PRN) and only 0.125 mg.  It definitely works great for me.  It is a bit constipating at times."


"This product works wonders! I've suffered from acne since I was 12 years old, and at 22 I still suffered from constant breakouts. Luckily, my dermatologist recommended this cream and it has worked wonders for my skin. It not only cleared up my breakouts, but I think it prevents new ones from forming because I've hardly had any since using. I highly recommend it to anyone suffering from acne."


"Fantastic drug for my lyme disease ! I was having night sweats constantly and within 2 doses , they stopped ."


"30  year smoker. Working for me (40 days) but exercise program is huge deal, which gives an immediate gratification.  "


"I have been on the patch for about 4 months now. It has by far worked better than anything else I have tried. I am about to change out of it because my body has been building a resistance to it. It is working only about 40% compared to before but I don't blame the patch. I think it's fantastic. Hope it works for you.."


"I starred Prozac around 21 months ago.  It really seems to help first couple if months except for the severe migraines.  So my Dr added fiorcet.  And it helped a lot.  Until around Aug of this year I have been feeling out if control , mood swings,  easily angered,  I got hateful a lot.   Suicidal thoughts are very common and I'm a recovering alcoholic but I've been wanting to get drunk bad.  On Monday 11-27-17, my Dr changed my Prozac from 20mg twice daily  to 40mg in morning and 20 mg at bedtime.  My urge to drink  has about doubled.
I dislike this all,  I used to be active and fit, did everything for my children and husband.  Laundry  , cooking,  clean house.  Shopping, and  Now  I'm disabled and don't have a life"


"I'm a 25 year old young professional whose job requires consistent levels of competence and attention.  Ever since taking Vyvanse my performance at work has vastly improved. "


"I started taking this bc pill a month and week ago. At first I just got nauseous then I started getting migraines which were intense and the depression was horrible I was so emotional over stupid things.I got my second pack and took it at 7pm woke up at 8am and felt fine but around 12 I felt bad .I was so weak I couldn't move and I was sweating and cold and my arm went numb and it felt like I had a hang over but worse. my eyes hurt also. I am getting off this pill and getting switched to a different kind. This was the first bc pill I've ever used."


"I've struggled with anxiety & depression my entire life, & I was wary of starting sertraline(at age 20) but 50mg a day has changed me for the better. I'm happier, less anxious overall, I got a job, I can do all the things my anxiety wouldn't allow, like answering the phone, going shopping alone, making small talk with people.  There have been some unpleasant side effects, alcohol puts me right to sleep now. I have no appetite (lost about 15lbs) and my sex drive is noticeably diminished. Whatever you do, do not stop cold turkey. 50mg is a very small dose but the withdrawals are hell. I ran out and couldn't get a refill for a week, I was cold sweating through my clothes 24/7, shaky, suicidal, dizzy, and my anxiety was worse than before"


"I started taking 15 mg at night about 6 weeks ago for anxiety/insomnia and mood problems. I started to feel some relief after just a few and have begun to feel a lot better as time goes on, my doctor advised me to increase my dosage to 30 mg (1 pill) after 2 weeks but I found it was too much for me and got quite overwhelmed by the way I felt whilst at work one day which was not a pleasant experience! However since going back down to half a tablet each night things have really leveled out for me! My anxiety is much much lower and I don't feel depressed at all. At present, for me the best part is being able to sleep well most nights as lack of sleep was becoming a real problem, do have to watch my food and alcohol intake but that's a good thing!"


"I started my Chantix on Tuesday, which would lead me to only being on this medication for about 3 days. I am usually smoking about a pack/day, since I started Chantix, I smoke about five cigarettes a day, and I'm only on day 3! My doctor told me that I would most likely continue to smoke, for about two weeks while taking this medication. I'm already feeling the difference. Only side effects I've been dealing with is tiredness, nausea from taking it on empty stomach, and some agitation."


"I was late being diagnosed with ADHD, (late 40s) I was diagnosed Bipolar in 1992, but never felt this was the correct diagnosis as my meds never helped me with all the different thoughts going on in my head. As soon as I started concerta, I felt more relaxed, my concentration improved greatly and I could sleep peacefully without any benzodiazepines. I am currently (for over 4 years) on a dose of 72mg, it still is as effective as when I started and luckily I haven't any of the listed side effects. I think if anybody feels they have ADHD they should seek Psychiatric help to do the relevant tests."


"I've been on seasonique for about a month and a week. I had no bleeding or spotting when first taking this. Which from reviews I've read im worried if thats normal.  I do have trouble taking it on time but do pretty well for the most part. I have experienced nausea and alot of fatigue.  Im tired ALOT! i took a pregnancy test after the first 3 weeks and it was negative. I just took it to make sure. Being tired with nausea does make me nervous with this new birth control.  But so far it has been pretty good to me. I hope this is helpful for other women who are on this medication.  These other reviews have helped me! Thank you ladies!"


"Started taking Tamiflu and within 24 hours, felt like I was on a boat and out to sea. I was nauseous, dizzy, had a nonstop headache and even got a beautiful speckled body rash as a consolation prize. This drug horrible and it seems the potential side effects outweigh the benefits all together. The fact that I paid over $100 for this medicine and cannot stomach taking another dose, makes me even more upset. For the next time, it'll be lots of fluids, rest, teas, and some old school TheraFlu."


"I had unprotected intercourse twice within the range of the 72 hours. I asked a friend of mine who has used Plan B and the morning after I purchased Plan B for $41.80 (price is after taxes). Came home, took them, felt fine. No side effects. I was supposed to get my period 3 days later but I didn't. I got minor cramps here and there but nothing too severe. Now exactly a week after I took them I got my period (5 days late). This pill works but I never ever get severe period cramps. My period cramps this time are very severe and painful to the point where I can barely move. This has never happened to me before and I hope it lightens up in the next couple of days."


"I started taking Savella about 7 years ago and still use it today. I started taking it in the drug testing phase before it was released to the public. I started out on only 10 mg 3 times daily and slowly built up to 75 mg in the morning and 50 mg at night. In the beginning the side effects were nausea, dry mouth and headache.   After a couple of years..high blood pressure too now managed with meds. The benefits far outweigh the side effects. I ride my bike 3 miles a day and work 40 hours a week at a physically demanding job. Stick with it until the side effects subside. It will be worth it."


"Have been taking 10MG Zestril/Lisinopril for forty years plus, I am 69. It worked OK when I was in a very stressful job and works much better now that I am retired. I do have the runny nose issue but live in AZ so not sure if that is allergies. Based on what I have read in peoples comments, I am going to assume it is the meds. I also take what is called a water pill. The fatigue thing mentioned by many also applies to me. Erectile dysfunction is also a significant issue. I am considering getting off the medicines to see if that helps that issue. If anyone out there can provide any info on that matter, it would be appreciated."


"This is the only medication that will work for my migraines.  My family doctor does fear I am taking too much. A lot of things trigger my migraines but I will swear on this particular medication.  I have tried everything.  Unfortunately the cost is outrageous and the insurance companies do not like paying for it.  "


"GYN prescribed this to help control some of my symptoms caused by large fibroid (heavy bleeding, long periods). I am 42 and have never been on birth control because I do not like messing with my hormones. However, I was willing to try this because it had gotten to the point where my hormones were naturally so out of whack that controlling them this way seemed like a good option.  I was near the end of my period when I started taking the pill and it did seem to shorten it by a couple days. However, 10 days into the pack ( and 8 days after finishing my last period) I began bleeding (not spotting). It has now been 6 days of continuous bleeding and today I am bleeding very heavy with very large clots."


"I have been taking trazodone for 3 weeks.I have been confused and can't comprehend. I don't like the fact that you have to take this medicine with food because I don't eat after 7:00 pm.And still not sleeping through the night."


"I had the Mirena placed November 14'. I am 23 with no kids and the insertion was probably the WORST pain I've ever experienced. The pinch you feel is the absolute worst ! After the procedure I cramped a lot . The cramps were so bad I couldn't walk but that only went on for a week. After that no more cramps and everything went back to normal . In January of 15' I started spotting almost everyday of that month. I assume it was because my body was still trying to adapt to it. It is now March 16' and all I've had is weight gain and I mean I am 80 pounds heavier since having the Mirena. It does its job and I've had no pregnancies but the weight gain is terrible"


"I've been on Paxil for 3 days and I honestly can say I've been sleep mostly. Jaws are clicking. But I feel calm .. I hope it works out for Me. I also started meditations so I've been real spaced out. I can barely live my life with my anxiety. I will definitely post in 2 weeks with my progress."


"This medication worked great for me in lifting my occasional depression and keeping me from slipping into a deep depression.  However, if I missed a dose or tried to ween off, it made me feel really weird sort of like a bad drug withdrawal.  I did not like this feeling."


"It works very well for my joint pain, my feet hurt so bad when I walk on them for 10 mins or longer and my lower back when I sit or stand 10 mins or longer. Voltaren gel eases the pain but does not take it completely away. I'm much worse without it. I notice someone was taking Motrin while using this gel, I read to not use certain medications when using this gel, double check please, just want people to be safe or ask doctors."


"300 mg a day kept my blood pressure down but gave me terrible acid reflux. I'd rather have the blood pressure thanks."


"So I am 18 yo girl who has moderate to severe acne ( sucks soo much!!) been taking this medication for 3 weeks and have seen NO improvement, kinda want to quit tbh.. But I will see if anything changes in four weeks.. Skin seems to be a little less red.."


"Follow up to my previous review 4/12 I recently began taking the 8 mg. injections and have used 1 every other day for the past 10 days. The pain, nausea and distension had destroyed my quality of life. I was unable to eat more than a few bites of food at a time. I have had FANTASTIC results with this medicine. It works within 10 minutes or less following injection,causes almost NO side effects except a slight cramping sometimes so effective I can feel the movement starting right away. I am continuing to use this every other day, to me this is truly a miracle."


"I had 19 procedures on my lower back and four procedures on my neck. I was taking very high doses of Oxycontin and Oxycodone for ten years.  I wanted to quit taking pain medicines but they got a hold of me. Now I'm on Suboxone 16 mg a day and I'm very pleased with the results so far. I'm also taking Suboxone for pain management. I have more pain than I care to have but I take Motrin for break through pain. When you decide to take control of your life again then get on the Suboxone, you will not regret it. No withdrawal, no urges and no worries! Good luck and remember you can now have your life back. "


"It kinda helped me in addition to my abilify, but since I have type 2 bipolar disorder, I just felt sleepy and knocked out all the time. Not the best of times."


"I take 50mg at night because of drowsiness.
The medication did help me with my migraines , I've only had a few since I started the medication.
My side effects include, tingling in hands and feet, Red eyes, But the worst is the brain fog, trying to remember the simplest things are tough.  I have also noticed that I get angry about stuff more than I used to."


"I had unprotected sex, very nervous and unsure, I went to the chemist to get the Plan B pill. I was very very nervous to take it since I have never even taken a birth control pill in my life! I took it 12 hours after the unprotected sex. A few hours after I had a few cramps that lasted maybe 20 minutes then went away. I had absolutely no other side effects. I was very nervous about getting my period because I wondered whether it would be on time or late. I just got my period on the exact day I was supposed to. I hope to never use this pill again but I am thankful it was there."


"I previously used MaxAir (perbuterol) for over 30 years, which works noticeably better than this stuff.  I get a paradoxial spasm from albuterol, can't take it.  But the Einsteins here decided to discontinue perbuterol because not enough people use it, to justify making it!  Someone at FDA even told me to take albuterol anyway!  This stuff is better than nothing.  If you can't take albuterol for whatever reason, this is the only rescue replacement."


"I am Bipolar II, have mild ADD (no H), and also suffer from depression.  Have been on almost every type of anti-depressant known to man.  Currently taking Lamictal, Ritalin, Brintellix, Buspar, and Trazadone (great med!).  While I have felt more positive on this med, I have also gained 15 pounds in 9 months, developed a rash a month after starting this, and will absolutely throw up if I don't take it with food.  Hate the weight gain, etc........will talk to my doc about discontinuing......."


"This is my last day & after finished it still had residual side effects (hopefully it will work)
"


"On this cream to treat 5 BCC's on my chin and one on my forehead, I have had various BCCs removed in the past and my Doctor is now querying Gorlin's syndrome. I had no real option but to try this as I didn't want a large skin graft. I have just finished week 3 of six. Small pimples came up around the chin area then it dried out and bits of skin flaked off, currently at slightly red spots. I have had a couple of really rough days, tiredness and headache but not all the time. Have stayed out of the sun and only had the cream on for 8 hours before washing off. Here's hoping it removes most of then, will update with at the end result."


"Made me "flat" and apathetic to everything.  Also caused hyperprolactinemia leading to leaking breasts.  Also caused me to gain 35 pounds over several months.  Only marginally effective at treating the racing thoughts, etc."


"I have been on Reclipsen for 3 weeks, I have been experiencing severe depression, anxiety and mood swings. My sex drive is very low, and I cry uncontrollably and for no reason. I was on Apri prior to this and it worked well and made me very even-keel. I will be switching back my next doctor's visit."


"Works great for me, but I don't understand why the Dr's won't put me on it."


"Not much happened the first few weeks of taking this drug, but the last few have been terrible.  I experienced severe apathy.  Too extreme to live with.  Is just increasingly got worse.  I stopped taking it and have started feeling better within 24 hours.  Very little weight loss."


"I love it! I bled for almost 21 days twice. Then I was put on this birth control an my periods have been about 3 days long! My boyfriend loves the increased sex drive! And it makes me have more energy so I have lost weight!"


"I was diagnosed with a condition called vulvadynia about 5 years ago. It's pain in and around the vaginal region. The doctor tried me on all types of medicines. Mostly antidepressents for nerve pain. I was on amitriptyline, effexor and so on. They all worked to some extent but now my pain doctor, who was the one who put me on the pills, has put me on Topomax, which is working real well for me. I have no pain but sometimes I do feel a little uncomfortable, and have bad days but not too often. If it's not working then she will try something else. My dosage is 100mg once a day before bedtime. I don't notice side effects because I take alot of different medicines. "


"I was given Percocet recently after knee surgery.  After about the 4th dose, I felt hyper, restless, nauseous and had very dry mouth.  Worst side effect was extreme throbbing/stabbing lower back pain.  I thought it was from just laying around but whenever I didn't take the Percocet I didn't have the lower back pain.  Great for pain, but for me it's not worth the side effects I experienced."


"Well cant tell if it is effective or not,  unbearable to keep taking it because of the side effects. Having all that I see mentioned as well: sleeplessness, bad headaches, increased heart rate, very wired, mood swings, blurred vision goes in/out affected me while i was driving, flushed face. Stopped it after first two days because of this then thinking it was a fluke took again and felt the symptoms instantly. Calling my doc to see if theres something else :("


"I have been on birth control for three years and due to weight gain I changed from Depo to Ortho and it's the worse yet..my period is very heavy and the headaches and nausea are unbearable..I have come to the conclusion that I am just going to stop birth control completely."


"I am a 35 year old woman, and I've always had a pretty healthy sex drive...but this is insane. I have been on this drug for three days and I can orgasm at the drop of a hat.  Best day ever."


"My father was put on Stalevo and had to discontinue use after suffering side effects which came on after dosage was raised in succession. He has had severe side effects such as fatigue, diarrhea and he could barely function. He is no longer on the medication."


"I have had acne for several years now. The medication works awesome, don't get me wrong. I have had acne now for quite some time. I have been on Acanya now for 3 months, I have seen a huge improvement in my skin. BUT, I still have these red spots that won't go away. Now my face is smooth as a babies bottom, but not visually. Dry skin was the only side effect I experienced but that was only for the first couple of weeks. Make sure to hydrate yourself. Still have those red spots that 'look' like pimples but they aren't. It's weird, maybe it's acne scars or something. But I do recommend this to anyone was mild-severe acne! All depending on your hormones and stuff!"


"I have had severe Gerd/Acid Reflux for nearly 6 years. It has put me in the hospital 7 times now and has totally destroyed my teeth which I have always been meticulous about caring for. Presently, it's also causing me swallowing problems and voice troubles. The pain the Gerd can generate is an actual true "10"-Far far worse than the pain I experienced from a Quad Cardiac Bypass surgery. My doctor gave me Protonix for it and it worked Very well on reducing, perhaps, 80% of the pain. Unfortunately, the medication caused Peripheral Edema Big time and I had to go off of it again. The edema immediately went away, but the pain came back too. I have noticed this reaction from almost all proton pumps that I have tried to date."


"I was diagnosed with Herpes Simplex Virus back in November 2013. My first OB happened a few days ago. Only one blister around my genital area. My Dr prescribed Valacyclovir 500mg 1 tablet twice daily for 5 days and acyclovir 7x daily for 7 days. As soon as I started taking the medicines the blister decreased in size and there is little to no pain. I'm going to see my dr again this Friday so he can prescribe a suppression regime. Life saver medicine with the possibility of suppressing the spread of the virus. Little to no side effects, mostly dizzy and tired. Worth it."


"My dad takes Lipitor and he is very happy with it. His cholesterol levels are much closer to his target level, with no side effects. "


"I have had trouble sleeping since I was a child. I've tried the "Z" drugs and the benzodiazepines. Because I have an addiction problem so I am careful not to ask for them, so my Dr. doesn't think I'm taking inappropriately (and because they are addictive). So I tried the doxylamine (Unisom). The first pill, 25 mg didn't do much so I took a second and I slept wonderfully. But the second time I took 50mg I woke up in the kitchen. They make me sleep walk, and sometimes I sort of hallucinate right after I wake up from sleep walking. I think maybe there might be a drug interaction of some sort. So, its a helpful sleep aid, but I would take it with caution or ask your doctor if you take it with other psychoactive medications."


"I started using Saxenda on 4/21/16, a day before my 30th birthday and I weighed 252lbs. As of today, 6/29/16 I weigh 225lbs. That is 27lbs down in a little over 2mths. I have ate right and exercised more. BUT I haven't exercised in over 2wks and I'm still losing weight. The days I do eat crappy, I have gained back a pound or two but I lose it the next day usually."


"I love it. I only have to worry about it once every 3 years. I only get my period every 3 to 4 months with minimal cramping although it is a heavy flow. My period only last 4-5 days. I haven't gained weight. I can't think of a single thing "wrong" with it"


"I'm at my 12 week mark. My doctor said I can be done now if I wish to be, but I'm going to go one more month just to be safe. My face, chest, and back are completely clear of acne. My side effects have been the normal: chapped lips (use aquaphor), dry eyes (eye drops), and just recently- joint pain. I've always had some joint and back pain but it's gotten much worse the last couple of months. It may not even be related to the medication. However, I am getting an MRI just to be safe. I love the medication this far. I've heard horrible stories about people having bad side effects for years and years after, but I wonder how much of that is really related to the medication. People naturally get joint pain, etc. as they age."


"Just started taking this pill on Sunday and its now Friday.  First two days severe migraine then everyday after I felt great.  The only downfall is that I started taking this to control my acne and I feel its just making it worse.  I've always heard it will get worse before it gets better so I'm going to try to stick it out.  I just hope that's the case. If not I guess I'm going to have to try another option. I'm trying to be patient but when it comes to something like this it's hard."


"After being  recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism, I began to take Belviq. After about two weeks I started seeing results. I have now been on the medication for four months and have lost 40 pounds.  The only side Effect I have experienced is dry mouth."


Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation during Pregnancy/Lactation

"Every prenatal has gotten me so sick I couldn't take, but this prenatal, I don't get sick, no after taste, nothing. The gel like.coating makes it easier to swallow and it's just so simple and easy. No pain, no problem!"


"During first 3 months I didn't notice any change in my warts. But after that within six months warts disappeared as if they weren't there for years. My warts were in my both hands and legs for atleast 17 years. After using aceterin it went away completely."


"I also couldnt keep the liquid down, so I used the pill. After 45 minutes the medicine kicked in with no cramps or bloating. I did mine at 1pm and 7pm. I turned into bed at 11pm and only had to get up once. Slept great and had my test at 10am the next day."


"Trulicity has the absolute worst delivery system of any injectable I have ever taken. I have used it twice and both times I have no idea how much of the medicine actually gets in my body. When I pull away the injection apparatus it seems that the majority of the medication is dripping down my stomach from the injection site. Do you know how expensive this drug is to have it not go in my system? ......and I can't take another CAUSE I DONT KNOW HOW MUCH OF THE FIRST DOSE WENT IN!!!!!"