"I have year-round allergies with a runny nose. Started taking Nasacort and instead of stopping my runny nose it's making it worse. At first I thought I had a cold but I had no other symptoms so I'm pretty sure it's the Nasacort"


"I started taking Otezla in January 2015 & stopped in August due to price. It definitely helped my Psoriasis & also psoriatic arthritis but not completely. There are many side affects that are not mentioned. I had very bad backache &  also my Hb A1c went up to 6.2 though I am not diabetic & also lost weight on Otezla. After stopping Otezla now A1c is 5.7 & backache is better too."


"This drug literally saved my life, from suicidal to loving and living life again. It was quite quick acting too, my anxiety after a week was way less and each week it just was less and less. After 6 weeks I'm almost high on life, endless energy, I laugh, can love and hug my kids again, and feel like ME again, and realise how many years it's been since I felt like me.
BUT the side effects :( I'm really gutted because this drug has worked a miracle, but the longer I'm on it the worst the side effects become.  Stabbing aching pains in muscles in arms and legs, feet, massive bladder spasms and bladder leaking (Never had bladder issues before) and sleep is effected badly too, I wake up wide awake a lot and can't sleep past 4am"


"I have horrendous year round allergies. I take daily allergy prescription medicines and use Nasacort AQ as sort of a 'rescue' allergy medicine when my allergies persist in acting acting up (and they do/will several times a year). This medicine is magical. It provides almost instantaneous relief where nothing else would. It's quick and easy to use and the after-taste isn't particularly bad. I've suffered no ill side effects from using it. I am very grateful for it."


"This is the best out there. I have been on Roxicodone for 2 years and it is the only pain medication that actually takes away the pain and it doesn't even make me tired."


"2 years on Gleevec with minimal positive effect and maximum side effects. 3 months on Tasigna and swelling-gone, leg pain-gone, nausea-gone, I feel good. Tests show much improvement and my Doctor is now very optimistic. Twice a day regime and eating times are small problems.  My libido is back."


"I have been in a clinical trial with this medicine for 2 years, it started working on the day after I started taking it, was in a wheelchair prior to taking this.  I have had no bad side effects and highly recommend it."


"For me, Relpax is a miracle pill. If I take it at migraine onset, the headache doesn't get worse.

Unfortunately, my new insurance doesn't cover it. Sumatriptan got rid of the headache but turned me into a completely incoherent zombie for about twelve hours. I've never been so zonked out on a medication before. And it wasn't a fun kind of zonked-out. I was drowsy, got dizzy if I stood up for too long, couldn't focus on work, and couldn't legally drive a car. Rizatriptan also got rid of the headache and only made me about half as zonked out as the sumatriptan.

"


"5/1/2017 - I was on Bystolic for BP treatment and it caused me to gain 30lbs.  I suspect the high blood pressure was due to use of e-cigarette.  I put the e-cig and the bystolic down!!  Dr. put me on Topamax 100mg and Wellbuterin 300mg help with the headaches and weight loss. As I ramped up from 25mg to 50mg of Topamax I noticed significant changes in my behavior as did others.  I cried continuously and at the most ridiculous things.  I was short tempered and wanted to be left alone (to cry). Side notes..it made my face feel numb, carbonated drinks tasted funny, vision was funky and did zero for weightloss.  As a mom of 4, I can't continue this medication. 30-40lb weight loss is not worth living this way.   "


"I was 29, dealing with stress that raised my blood pressure when I was placed on 10 mg of Bystolic. It worked immediately and I felt it had no side effects besides helping me sleep most nights uninterrupted. After taking the medicines for 8 months I began feeling lightheaded and got blood pressure in the neighborhood of 90/50 so I stopped use with support from my doctor. I've been getting healthy readings since . However, at my doctor's visit I realized I'd gained a pound a month since starting Bystolic. I  first quit cold turkey, on my own- bad idea- I experienced mild vertigo and the "heavy leg" feeling some people have reported (which I also felt on the drug). Now it's out of my system and I feel great- much more alert, energized, and losing weight much more easily."


"I have been using Remeron for sleep on and off for a couple of years. This is the only non-habit forming one I know of that really works.  I take a tiny dose-- about 2 mg, or 1/8th of a 15 mg tablet (which is tricky to do with a pill cutter). Best results if I take it an hour or two before bedtime. Sleep quality usually very good. Only side effect is minor grogginess, which is nothing compared to what happens with insomnia.  I recommend it very highly. Too bad it's not better known in the medical community."


"In early elementary school I was diagnosed with ADHD. It's not common for females to have it. I started on ritalin. It helped, but I stopped taking it in high school because I was worried about the stigma. In University I took it off and on. After graduating, I took it only during major changes because it helped me cope, but I never wanted to rely on it. Now I'm trying to get my career going in the field I want to be in and I'm stressed out of my mind. I have anxiety and my family doc is concerned I'm going through depression. I'm back on Concerta and have been for a few days. It is the 18mg dosage, but while I feel a bit more focused, sadly I feel more focused on my emotions. Hopefully when I move up to 27mg I will be less forgetful and anxious."


"I am 34 and all of a sudden, I developed eczema around my eyes and mouth this summer. After trying all the over the counter products for a month, I tried desonide cream (0.05%), all the redness and scaly screen went away within a week. I have been using it for a week on my face and no side effects so far."


"I just wanted to share my experience in case any of you are experiencing a delayed period after taking EllaOne. I had unprotected sex on the 8th of November, and I was on the pill but I really hadn't taken it properly that month, I got EllaOne and took it about two hours after the unprotected sex.
I was due my period the following Monday but it never came. I had extremely light spotting and cramps, I freaked myself out thinking this was implantation bleeding and took multiple tests which were all negative.
My period for that month didn't come, even though the doctor I went to about a separate issue said this wasn't possible.
My period finally came today, 3 weeks and 4 days late! try not to worry, I drove myself crazy about it for no reason!"


"I have severe allergies and believe that Chlor-Trimeton has saved my life several times.  I have had 10-12 life-threatening anaphylactic attacks over the last 20  years.  My attacks usually build slowly, starting with hives, then vomiting and diarrhea, then swelling of my tongue, throat and inner ears.  I have found through trial and error that if I can take a 12-hour Chlor-Trimeton in the first 2-4 minutes after the reaction starts, I can stop the reaction all together, or at least get to the hospital without having to use my Epi-pen.  I LOVE this medicine for hayfever symptoms as well.  Unfortunately, it is getting harder and harder to find the 12 hour tablets."


"This is the best medication I have ever used for painful periods.  (It actually helped my sinus pain, as well.)  I experienced no grogginess and no side effects, very just soothing and complete pain relief."


"I took the morning after pill after the condom slipped right before ovulation. I have been pregnant and the side effects made me feel exactly the same way as when I was pregnant. My period was five days late and I was convinced that I was pregnant. Two days after I started my period, the symptoms subsided."


"I have suffered depression since childhood, also obsessive compulsive disorder and starting in my 20's major depressive disorder w/ psychotic features and massive anxiety.  I have been on many of the SSRI's and they even tried me on lithium on one occasion, but it seemed to do nothing.  One anti depressant that did work for me for 2 years was Nefazadone,  it made me feel normal and even above the normal line.  I am also diagnosed with dysthymia.  One day the nefazadone quit working and I went into a major depression for months.  I currently am on a high dose of Venlafaxine, 300 mg a day, but it is working.  About a half hour after taking my morning meds I start to feel a lot better, and anxiety is nearly gone."


"NO. no no no. I was on birth control for 6 years with no problem until my gyno switched it on me and the new one gave me cystic acne. I then decided to try the IUD and hated it. Then I decided to give this a go cause I wasn't getting my period. I gained 12 lbs, at lest 5 from bloating, 5 from feeling hungry all the time. I'm so tired, can't get out of bed, feel sad all the time, no motivation, can barely shower without wanting to sit down, can't bare to look in the mirror or do my makeup. I'm 20 years old and was completely happy 2 months ago. if you are sensitive to weight gain or pills don't take this pill.  I stopped it 2 days ago and hope I can lose the weight quickly."


"Works perfectly. I actually read reviews about Plan B from this website before I purchased. I took it a couple days after sexual intercourse and got my period the following week. I'm 19 if that helps and I have an extremely irregular period. I had side effects like fatigue and lower back pain and my stomach felt strange and different but nothing too severe. All is well now. If you're thinking about buying it think no more. $50 is nothing compared to a kid in my opinion.lol. I recommend it 100%."


"So ive been prescribed Aubra due to some irresponsible decisions. I have been on it for nearly 3 weeks and I have been bleeding ever since I started it. I began taking it the first day of my period and my period normally only lasts 3 to 4 days. Aubra caused it to last 6 days. A few days later I began bleeding slightly and I had to use panty liners for a couple days then it got a bit heavier and now I have to use liners or pads. When I first started taking it, I had terrible mood swings and my period was terrible. I am hoping that it gets better and the bleeding stops. It is uncomfortable and I feel very unclean."


"Third day on Movantik. No difference at all. Does it take a while for it to begin working? I wouldn’t see why? Disappointed!"


"I got my Nexplanon in March of 2014. So I've had it a year now, and I bled for about 3 weeks but it was light, and I have an actual period sometimes. I like it, for the most Part. Mine still hurts and tingles sometimes, but its all good."


"I have had chronic constipation since I was a kid that only got worse with age. I'm 29 now, I poop about once a week on my 'regular' days...and after a glass of Metamucil, 4 Fleet suppositories, 2 glasses of prune juice and enough grapes to make you sick. We called up a nurse friend who said, "This WILL work." My biggest issue seems to be that I suffer from dehydration, all the time... so drinking one glass of water before taking this wasn't enough to start my engines... so after some nausea, hours of anxiety 3 glasses of water, 7 1/2 hours later I was able to get some movement. There was 2 poops with the usual grating struggle, then by the 3rd round, it was like I poured a pint out of my butt. In one hour I pooped/poured 10 times!"


"Lyrica started to ease my pain the very first night I started it. I saw about a 20% easing of Fibro pain for the duration of the first night and day 2. I woke up on day 3 - No relief. Lyrica just completely stopped working by day 3 & I was back to agony. I continued on my dose of 75mg each night for over 3 weeks, I then upped the dose to one 75mg in the morning & two 75mg at night. I've been on this higher dose now for a few weeks and still absolutely no relief. I must say that I've experienced little side effects - Some memory loss & tiredness. No weight gain at all. If Lyrica had have kept working I would have been really happy but unfortunately it just stopped working for me! I'd recommend at least trying it for anyone that's considering"


"WORST DRUG EVER! Side effects  were body shocks, headaches, worse anxiety, etc. I only took it for three weeks and it caused me to feel numb mentally and emotionally. Drove me nuts! So I went off it and let me tell you... WORST withdrawals ever! Lethargy,  bad thoughts, apathy, brain zaps, mood swings, depression, etc. Before you take it, which I DON'T recommend as there are other options, read stories about the withdrawals. Theres so many lawsuits against it. Oh and it induced a mania in me and now I'm stuck on antipsychotics..."


"So far I have had more anxiety and I feel random pains I only been on this for a week now"


"I cried all the time! I was taking it for depression, but I became so sad while taking this because when I talked to my children I cried, when I was alone or with family, it didn't matter what was going on I CRIED! Needless to say I was switched to another med! Lol!"


"I have very active rheumatoid arthritis, I started Actemra in May 2010, it took 8 or 9 months for it to start working. March 2014, I had a low white blood count, called Neutropenia. Stopped Actemra for 3 months, now I'm on a 1/2 a dose. Tried many other meds over the years, but nothing worked like Actemra for me. I hope I can keep taking it. Time will tell. So many side effects to look out for. 55 year old female on Medicare."


"Started getting migraines at 18. I'm now 46. Vomiting so bad I used to go to hospital 1-2x per month to go on a drip to rehydrate. Made a professional career virtually impossible. Been on Sandomigran for 25 years. Had every possible treatment. Then 5 years ago a hospital locum prescribed Endep. That was the end of my migraines. I was suicidal for 2-3 weeks but then back to normal. I now take 1 x 50mg tab every second night. Endep is brilliant!"


"I am suffering the furiously itchy armpits right now after use. I'm hoping it doesn't get worse this time. I know it works, but the irritation has been bad in the past. I last used this 6 years ago when I had shaven right before use and was left with scabs and infected looking rashes. Luckily, it faded in a few days but I swore it off after that. Then, a couple years later I had a baby and nursed for two years so obviously I did not want these chemicals near her face. However, my hyperhidrosis seems to have worsened in the past couple years. I will sit at an IEP (Individualized Education Program) meeting wearing all black (I am not goth but I dress like it) and sweating to my elbows. Drysol is the clear retort. The Itchiness is misery but I will wear a colorful top tomorrow!"


"I have been taking Lisinopril for 3 years with no change in my BP. In fact, it has slowly risen over 3 years. I bring this up with my doctor but she says that is due to white coat effect. My BP now reads between 170/90 - 200/110 at the doctor's office, at work and at home. I've been going to the gym now for 3 years, including using the stair master 3-4 times per week. Should I fire my doctor? Ask for another treatment? Is this normal?"


"Works fine for me after 1 month using 3 gm daily but side effect was bad . Back and muscle pain. I can't move from pain."


"Ativan 0.5mg calms me down considerably within 30 minutes, but the side effects are so bad that I can't continue to take it. I experienced EXTREME, loss of energy, tiredness, laziness, apathy, and increase in appetite.  This might be okay for someone who's at home trying to recover from panic attacks, but not for me. I work 5 days a week and this past week that I was only taking 1 x 0.5mg pill a day was the absolute worst week I've ever had at work, living in a fog and totally wiped out of energy. I hardly got ANYTHING done which is totally out of character for me.  Also when this medicine wears off in a few hours it makes me very irritable and nervous. "


"Ignore all negative comments, it stopped me from taking this medicine for two years. I was unable to work, drive, fly, function. Panic attacks, exhausted all my life. Sporty, lived for exercise, tried CBT. Am pill phobic.
My life was a mess so I worked with a great doc starting very slowly and here I am 6 months later and I'm a new person. No panic, mild anxiety every now and then like normal people but I'm manageable. Please do it. It's a wonderful medicine, no side effects and it'll change your life. Start living."


"Lithium saved my life by suppressing totally my suicidal thoughts. I would say it works moderately well for my hypomanias (we still had to add an antipsychotic) and moderately well for my depression symptoms (we had to add an antidepressant). I don’t feel drowsy, numb, slow or zombie.

There is only one side effect I HATE : the tremors. Even Inderal doesn’t remove them completely. A single cup of coffee makes them 2X worse."


"After having tried four previous drops, my doctor gave me Zioptan and my pressures came down immediately. My eyes are extremely dry , so I also have to use liquid tears every two hours."


"I've had classic migraines for 35 yrs. I've tried many medications. Many times I've had to go to the ER for acute relief. The past few years they have reduced but I still battle with them. I just had botox injections for the first time it has only been one week. The injections were not too bad, most I barely felt but a few, ouch! This week I've had three sinus type migraines and I am not pleased. I had a lot of swelling on my forehead and my eyelids swelled to the point I could see the skin in my daily vision. My neck got stiff but not bad. I got the injections on my forehead and temple area's only. I am still suffering for over 28 hours with my third headache. Botox did not agree with me."


"Caused increased seizures and made the clonic tonic seizures so much worse then they were prior to not taking gabbapention. I wouldn't recommend this medication to anyone."


"I've taken Klonopin for 3 weeks at 1 mg a day and it's been great. That nebulous dread feeling is gone.  And most of my days at work and play are enjoyable. I asked the doc if I should do 1.5 mg since I noticed a little vulnerability in the morning.  Overall great.  Much better for me than Buspar."


"Started as social drinker came from parents that were functional alcoholics. Started heaving drinking 5 years ago I was a closet drinker hid it from my wife but she knew and confronted me several times. Vodka was my drug.  I have been on this medication for 7 days last 3 days I've not taken pill or drank. The key for me I was tired of hiding and tired of drinking I told my wife and friends I'm alcoholic that is the key is being honest not embarrassed.  I also get counselling also it's been 7 days but I feel so free."


"Ladies.. I'm sorry but the reviews are right!! I'm one of those people who would rather go to the doctor and take the pill. Well  one of the Doctors I went to actually told me that she doesn't prescribed Diflucan to her patients and actually didn't want to give it to me - even though I requested the pill bc I don't trust over the counter stuff usually. Anyway, I tried the monistat trying to save time & money and after two hours & urinating... I'm feeling the burn ladies!! It's extremely uncomfortable I don't care if it's gone by the time I wake up I shouldn't feel this at all! Go to the doctor & get the prescription."


"With degenerative bone disease, my lumbar spine shows up 'black' in x-rays, and nobody will do another surgery on me. So I've been on everything under the sun since 1999, but they all made me too loopy. Then the wonder drug Oxycontin was prescribed to me, and my life was given back. I could clean my house, play with my children basically get off the couch and out of my wheelchair. I can walk now, barely use my cane anymore. I am so sick of the bad press, the drug tests, etc."


"Suboxone saved my life. I was a heavy heroin user for about two years, about $200 dollars a day. I was about to lose everything, and decided it was time to stop this downward spiral. I had tried suboxone before but wasn't ready to commit. I found a doctor who prescribed it for me and was given about 10-12mg a day. My estimated stop date would have been early November of 2007, I tapered down and made a commitment to myself to stop as early as I could, I took my last pills of Suboxone July 4 2007, and have been clean ever since! It truly saved my life. And a little FYI the mild withdrawals Suboxone gave me were absolutely NOTHING compared to trying to come off heroin or oxycontin."


"I've been on the patch for almost 4 years. I never had a problem with it, other than the fact that I've gained about 30lbs in the past 3 years. I was on the patch for a while and then went off of it. In the summer of 2010 I went back on and since then I have not been able to lose any weight. I don't know if it is from the patch but I have recently gone off (I can't afford it, and my presription is done) and I want to see if it will help me lose weight. I am very moody, and have breast tenderness during period, but I knew exactly the day I would get my period and when I would be done, it was always light and cramping was minimal.
It think it's a great form of birth control (pretty pricy) but great. Just be aware of weight gain!!"


"I was diagnosed with CLL 10/2005. I began Rituxan 5/2012 once the lymph nodes began to enlarge and my counts were doubling.  Initially I was infused once per week for a month;  I have continued with this infusion but moved to a monthly visit. It is now July/2013 and my numbers have dropped significantly and my doctor has moved to a maintenance program....infusion every other month.   I have never had any side effects from the infusions and doctor is pleased that I've not required chemotherapy medicines added to get same results.  Prior to each infusion, I take two 25mg Benadryl and a Tylenol. Perhaps these medicines beforehand have aided me. I have no complaints!"


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"Followed low fiber diet for about five days. Doctor told me to take one Ducolax pill for two nights prior to the prep.  I think this made the prep work more quickly. Anyway, the Suprep... The worst tasting, vile liquid I ever drank.  I was surprised that the majority seemed to not mind the flavor too much. Tastes like cherry cough syrup? NO WAY, but managed to drink it.  A thick straw I think is best. The prep itself was fine.  First dose I took at 4:30 pm. Started to work within 15 minutes and lasted no more then two to three hours.  Second dose around 12 hours later, same results.  I had no side effects--no nausea, bloating, vomitting, etc. Seemed to do the job."


"Gradually increased dose to 450mg which helped a bit with anxiety but gave me stomach cramp so had to discontinue."


"A ton of reviews consisted of people saying this product just dried their skin out and made them break out way worse. In those reviews most of them also stated they started using this cream every other day from the start. Dont! I have not had the same experience. My dermatologist told me to start by using this cream once a week for the first two weeks and then gradually increase up to every other day if needed. I started this cream 3 weeks ago using it once a week for two weeks and now have started using it twice a week. I haven't had peeling, burning or redness, and I've actually seen my acne improve already! I will use it twice a week for another 2 weeks and then use it 3 times a week. It appears better to think long term, not a quick fix."


"My moods have been horrible. At first I was extremely angry and temperamental. Now depressed and do not want to be touched. I've been on it 5 weeks. Thought I was going crazy then tonight remembered that I changed birth control recently."


"Only medication I've ever taken that actually works like a charm. It is expensive but worth it. I've suffered with Irritable Bowel Syndrome for 8 years and have never had anything to relieve my symptoms."


"No side effects at all after taking for many years. Now not freely available at my current location."


"Eight months ago, I had a severe anxiety attack after cutting myself badly while cooking. One second I was fine, the next my heart was racing, dizzy, felt like running, felt I was losing control. After an hour I somewhat calmed down, but after thinking about the anxiety, I got nervous and another came on, and from that point on, for the next week, from the moment I woke up, until the moment I fell asleep (never more than 3 hours a night), I was having total anxiety attacks. Finally I called a psych, who told me to go to a clinic, and they gave me Xanax, which helped to bring down the anxiety, but it recurred after few hours. Finally they put me on Celexa and after 2 weeks, symptoms disappeared. It has kept me normal, no side effects. Good medicine."


"Been a Type II for decades,  A1C is 11, blood sugars easily go over 500 the older I get.  200 is a good day.  Been on Trulicity a month, and have missed special occasions due to entire days of diarrhea. About the time it settles, it's time for another shot. I don't know how anyone could take this and go to work. Forget any activity away from a bathroom. Exhausted, drained, and yes, I've lost 20 pounds but feel awful and lightheaded. I thought I had gone into Ketosis.  Worst of all, I'm  waking up with sugars of 400.  No miracles here except the weight loss, which tells me it's really exlax in disguise. Very disappointed.  The only thing that works for me is the gym."


"Mucinex worked like a charm for me.  When it ran out, I made the mistake of waiting a few days before I went out and got some more!!!  Since I have Chronic Bronchitis, I will always have this medicine on hand.  I had to see a doctor before taking it, since I am taking other medications, and had to make sure there would not be any dangerous interactions.  This medicine is a wonder drug for me.  I have now quit smoking, and am using nicotine gum.  If your Bronchitis is caused by smoking, you also need to quit.  The nicotine gum will keep your nerves calm, and that way you won't have to quit cold turkey.  When on the gum, you can take care of the psychological withdrawls, and later take care of the physical withdrawls. Not both at same time."


Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency

"Stomach ache 10 to 15 minutes after taking the vitamin. Nausea follows. Subsides after about an hour. Will stop taking it."


"The product is working so well for my athletic pre-teen daughter. As she began to get very involved with sports, a lot of sweat and acne came. Now, using Duac, her acne has cleared and is under control. Her face isn't so oily like before. She has a couple of blemishes, but nothing at all like before!"


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"This was the first birth control I tried, because I was suffering with very heavy periods that we're becoming erratic. I'm not sure but I think I felt more tired and slightly depressed while taking it, and it made no difference to my heavy periods; in fact it made them worse! So I progressed to Portia, which also made them worse, and now I've just switched to Minestrin. Getting tired of this trial and error..."


"I was in the ER for severe migraine/vertigo and I was scared to take any sedatives because I am so sensitive  including to  benadryl. Unluckily I got the doctor who treated me like garbage and was so impatient; he wouldn't even let me explain myself he was just asking what I wanted...

So he suggested reglan instead of benadryl. 2 minutes after I was becoming frantic; I had to pee and was ready to rip the IV out. Then the nurse tells me the doc wants me to do a urine test. haha. I started tripping out worst hallucinations/panic attack. I felt like I was coming in and out of reality/ blacking out every 2 seconds.

I Finally fell asleep and overheard the doctor wanted to wake me up to do a psychiatric evaluation due to my reaction."


"I was prescribed Cymbalta after taking Zoloft for a few months. Zoloft was horrible but when my prescription was changed to Cymbalta, my anxiety and everything else seemed to lessen. I was more calm in handling situations and my husband seemed pleased with the change in my attitude. For the first week while on Cymbalta, the experience was horrible. I had all the side effects listed and more but I was determined to stay on it. It only lasted a week then things became more clear. The only thing I FEAR is the withdrawals. I've experienced it accidentally when the medication wasn't available to me. "


"I just started using Bydureon on 11-30-2012 and this is the first time I have ever had to have an injection, it was easy to mix and inject. So far no side effects and sugar is doing ok. Really have to wait for about 3-4 more weeks for true results but have fingers crossed..I am  52 year old male taking 2 other oral meds and hope to be able to cut back.."


"I don't have to take this supplement, but I have found that it makes one feel much better than without.  Do your own research and maybe try the aminos, or at least go to your local health food store and talk to someone about the benefits."


"This product worked well the first time I used it and got rid of the infection for quite a while.  But it did not work on recurrent infections.  There is no burning or itching after insertion."


"Had sexual intercourse the 25, NO birth control, NO Protection at all, and he Came in me completely! Took plan B! This happened  DURING /AFTER ovulating(more scary)! I was so scared !!! I took plan b the next morning, 12 hours later. For More than a week I had mild cramping, Milky-white discharge, nausea, it was so scared I'll be pregnant! I was expecting my period to come at the beginning of the month first week of March or so , my cycle is not regular, but my period came !! 9 days after taking plan b, as I expected . If you see white discharge don't freak out yet, I had it for almost 9 days. !! It WORKS !"


"Wonderful Drug - Very Effective but tastes awful."


"This pill was awful for me. I was not able to take it for a week. I had the worst chest pains and body aches. I felt like I was going to die. I asked my doctor to switch me on a PoP because it has less hormones. I liked it more.

Everyone's experience will vary but this pill was horrible for me."


"My husband and I have been using the natural family planning method for years as birth control gives me horrible migraines, we have 4 children and we were not planning on anymore. ( we try to avoid intercourse during the possibility of ovulation. In the heat of the moment we ended up having intercourse the day I was ovulating. My cycles are 28 days, very easy to predict when I'm ovulating. I took the CVS brand Aftera, right away, like an hour later, only because they didn't have Plan B. Aftera does NOT work, I am now 7 weeks pregnant. I'm not overweight, I weigh 135lbs. I've taken Plan B before and it worked. Don't buy Aftera, spend the extra money for Plan B or go to another store if they don't have it."


"After the shingles on my neck I was diagnosed with "non specific nerualgia" because having shingles on my neck the virus infected my trigemengial nerve and the chances of the pain going away are far to none. I have tried everything from trigger point injections to high doses of opioids. Nothing really worked on the underlying pain. Yes I would have some relief but the nerve pain was always there. So now after being on maintanence methadone for a year I have started taking lyrica for the past month with really good results. Now I am starting to slowly to come down off the methadone because of the great results from this medication. I was pleasantly surprised. I just hope it can continue the good work."


"I have taken Xanax for 24 years and it has been a life-saver for me!  When my psychiatrist prescribed it for me, 24 years ago, I was just about at the end of my rope.  I was crying all the time, was hyperventilating, had bouts of my heart fluttering and many other typical "anxiety-related" symptoms. I was at the point that I was afraid I was dying or going crazy. Over the years, my dosage has been adjusted to work with my life at the time, but I have always taken it exactly as prescribed and have never wanted or needed more than was prescribed.  As a matter of fact, I am currently taking 0.5 mg two times per day, but can take as much as 1 mg five times per day."


"So far, I've been on it 2 months after switching from Apri, which I was on for about 3 years. I suppose I'm still in the transition stage, because Apri is a single hormone dosage, but for 2 weeks out of the pack, I am absolutely miserable. I'm terribly moody, cry for no reason like before I started birth control. I only switched because its cheaper. "


"I was having sex with my boyfriend in the car and he was really rough so the condom broke. We rushed to walgreens and got the Take Action for $30 cause the Black Friday sale was still going (lucky us). This was the first time I ever had to take one of the pills but after I did I immediately felt like my stomach was feeling odd. I was ok until the next morning I woke up with bad cramps. I was supposed to get my period around this time so I guess that could be it but my symptoms have never been that severe. I took it November 26 and I just got my period today. I'll update and tell you guys how long it lasts."


"I had been using Ambien for years but gradually developed a tolerance to this medication.  I was also frustrated with the frequency of waking during the night. My GP prescripted  6.0 Silenor tablets about two weeks ago and  thus far, I am very pleased with the effect on sleep maintenance."


"I have been taking Anastrozole for  1 and half years now for breast cancer.  I have been having problems with my hands, stiffness of legs, short of breath, insomnia, thinning hair, weight gain and really bad hot flashes. I am going to ask my doctor about my chances of returning breast cancer if I stop taking this or try something else."


"As a 17 year old I have taken these pills sparingly during the beginning of my most painful cycles. Depending on the severity of the pain the medicine can take from 15 minutes to an hour to take effect (the longer time for the more painful cycles). Also severe cramps may still be felt when the medicine is in full swing although it feels like a minor cramp."


"I was prescribed this medication for a few months for a minor blemish. After months of taking this medication, I saw no improvement and my skin broke out with painful blemishes on my chest, face and arms then caused a more severe case of folliculitis. I had to start a new medication to fix the problems this one caused."


"I took latuda for a little over a year and I had so many side effects. I was so tired all the time, I couldn't function at work and I was a cashier, my throat got smaller, I would gag brushing my teeth and I used to be able to take 3 pills at once without a problem. When I was on latuda I could barely swallow one and I still gagged. I had memory loss, weight gain. I was miserable and I couldn't figure out why. Then I realised that it was latuda. So, I got weaned off of it and I felt 10 million times better, I lost 50lbs since I've been off of it, I can function again, my memory is slowly coming back and I don't gag when I brush my teeth and I can swallow more than one pill without gagging."


"I had very bad pimples over my forehead since 15, then I got better because of uncertain reasons (I don't know which product I used). After 22, I started developing tiny acne all over cheeks. Every day when I have to wash my face, I don%u2019t want to touch it. I feel the spots everywhere. I have tried a lot of skincare, none of them have worked on me. I was so depressed and tend to look in the mirror all the time. My mood was determined by the situation of acne.  Until I spoke to my doctor, she told me that%u2019s many people%u2019s condition. You would be getting better. What she said was like sunshine and gave me so much confidence. I started to use doxycycline. It worked on me very well.  I am now been taking it for 4 months and still taking it. I%u2019m quite lucky, I don%u2019t have much side effect happen on me. I will take it until I have zero acne on my face. Hope this can help anyone having the same condition as mine before."


"Last year I had both my hips replaced (at 2 separate times) and was prescribed opioids. Within days I had horrible constipation, tried the over the counters first suggested by my surgeon with no relief.  I addressed this with my surgeon during my followup visit and asked him about Movantik, I remember seeing the commercial.  He stated that he never heard of it before, looked it up and gave me a script. Took Movantik the next morning by that evening I had my first bowel moment and felt so much better.  I did experience a little cramping  but I would take that over the constipation any day.  Was only on my opoid for two weeks so stopped the Movantik at the same time.  I was just shocked how my surgeon had never heard of Movantik before."


"I got some samples from my MD, and after 4 days I'm feeling much better. First time in about a year I've been able to empty my bladder. First time in years I've slept through the night. There seem to be a couple of side effects; slight headache, back stiffness. Nothing as bad as lying in bed, awake, in pain, or being afraid to sit in a theatre for 2 hours. It's going to be expensive, but I'll save money on Flomax and endless bottles of Saw Palmetto."


"I got on to this medicine during a rough time in my life. I thought it was working great until I realized they had me in the highest dose and were using it as a bandaid. I got curious about the drug itself and into further research I found that this drug is one of the WORST on the market. This drug will slowly kill you. This drug causes issues not only in your mind, but your body, if you're trying to conceive it affect that body, it is extremely addictive and causes more issue than the reason you were put on it. After my research I decided to come off of it. If I had more space to write how the detox of this pill was I would need a novel."


"I started taking Alli once I plateaued after losing about 12lbs and it has kick started my weight loss again.  I am on a daily exercise routine and try to stay very active.  My eating habits are not great but not bad.  With Alli if you eat too much fat you will have "side effects".  With my experience I have had soft stools with oil slicks and oily Flatulence which is unpleasant but a motivation to stop me from eating things I shouldn't be eating.  It acts as a consequence to your stupid choices, which I need.  After a solid week of taking it 3x a day with each meal I have lost 2 lbs this week.  I was stalled for 4 weeks without any loss which is very frustrating!  This works, hands down! 30 lb to go."


"My boyfriend and I were celebrating my acceptance to my dream school, whenever we realized the condom broke. He hadn't came yet, but we were still worried. I took the plan B pill on the day of my ovulation. I wasn't sure what to expect with it. I ended up not having many side effects, and my period came on the day that it was due. I was super worried, but try not to stress. The pill does work :)"


"First injection worked for maybe two, three days.  Second injection, knee hurt much worse.  Dr now recommended seeing a surgeon.  ???"


"I'm 27, female, married, student, smoked a pack a day. We quit at day 6 and it gets easier everyday. You realize your triggers and find other ways to deal with the stress. It's not too different than quitting cold turkey. It's comforting though to know that even if you caved in and smoked there would be no relief. My advice: Take with food and give yourself time to take it slow while the nausea goes away, Staying busy helps. I haven't had a problem with depression, but I've been emotional. Nightmares aren't a problem. I haven't felt rested since I started. I had a problem with sleepwalking. The "sleep disturbances" are scary but I say it's worth it as long as they don't become dangerous. I've been counting calories to help with weight gain."


"My experiance with this medication is not that bad. I have all of the side effects that has been listed I've had 4 doses and have not had a drink in 4 months ."


"I have been taking Remeron for a month now for depression, anxiety, loss of appetite and insomnia.  I have experienced a red swelling burning sensation in my face and neck - almost like a sunburn, painful, lasting at least two days then still feeling a little sensitive in my face and neck. My sleep is better, however there are still nights when it takes me a couple of hours to fall asleep, other times I go out like a light.  My appetite is better and I am not as anxious  anymore.  I have tried many other anti-depressants and Remeron(30mg) is the best for me by far.  I only hope that the face problem goes away.  I did read a comment here by someone who was experiencing facial edema.  In the monograph it does allude to this."


"I've been taking this pill for almost a month and this is the first birth control I've ever taken. My periods always came the same time for about 5 days once a month but now that I'm on this pill I've had my period for almost 9 days and still heavy bleeding not to mention I shouldn't be starting my actual peroid for another week or two. But I do have to say my face is really clear though I usually don't break out that bad anyways. Also haven't noticed any weight gain yet. My sex drive is still very high but I can't do anything about it when I'm continuously bleeding all the time. "


"I was prescribed Inderal to help with Primary Ortostatic Tremors. I did not get any relief with this medication for that condition. However. I discovered that whenever I stop taking Inderal, I end up with a migraine headache. I take 20 mg at bedtime. It makes me sleepy and gives me nightmares which continue to this day. However, the side effects are tolerable and well worth putting up with to prevent getting migraines. I highly recommend this medication for preventing migraines."


"DO NOT EVER TAKE THIS MEDICATION! I've been on this for two weeks & its been two weeks of HELL! My anxiety is through the roof, I'm overly emotional & cry all the time. (No suicidal thoughts though) This pill will make you feel like you have food poisoning or the stomach flu or something. I have headaches, dizziness, an indigestion/heartburn type feeling -- I just have this bizarre feeling near my upper stomach/diaphragm, I can't even describe it. I'm constantly gassy whether its through burping or passing gas, stomach cramps & pain, back pain down in & near my pelvis, pain in my lower right abdomen. No appetite. The side effects are worse when I'm at work which makes it very hard to stay at work. Wicked nausea!"


"I'm going through peri-menopause at 46 and have put on 25lbs over the past few years. No amount of diet or exercise could help me lose this extra weight. I exercise each day just to not gain any more weight. Seeing that I was struggling with this issue, my Dr. prescribed Qysmia. First few weeks, I did feel a little tired and foggy, but got through it. On 7.5 mg now and have lost 9 lbs in 19 days. My appetite has been squashed like I never expected! When I eat a meal, I cannot finish all on my plate because I feel full very quickly. I still have a half glass of red wine at night though. No desire for sweets or carbs."


"I have taken this drug about 5 times in my life so far. Each time within 24 hours (more like 1-2 hours TBH) and I haven't became a mother yet. Side effects I have experienced (not all each time) are nausea, cramping, acne, spotting, and change in the length of my next cycle (it may come earlier or later). But those side effects are better than being pregnant !!!"


"I take between 30-50 mg per day depending on how I feel. Usually 15mg or 20mg at a time. Doctors should really look at this medicine for bipolar as I am severely bipolar (with anxiety) and do not like addictive substances. Buspar is a wonder medicine for some! I'm getting my life back! I no longer rage and ruminate, and I can also sleep, and think more clearly :D most things do not work for me but this one did."


"This medicine sucked!  I was asleep all the time, all day long!  Couldn't function in school, couldn't function at work.  I was tired all the time and was eating every food that I saw in front of me.  If I could give 0 stars to this medication I would."


"I am a healthy type one diabetic who in November of 2011 completed my first marathon.  That changed in May 2011 when I was diagnosed with gastroparesis. I've been hospitalized 32 times since then and suffer chronic constipation that, like every one else here, couldn't fix it. It is the most miserable feeling in the world. Clothes don't fit, painful itchy hemorrhoids that cause embarrassing bleeding through my clothes, and hours in the bathroom. I've been on the medicine for two weeks and it's an absolute miracle! I started at 290mcg and realized I could handle 145mcg. The lower dose allows me to have a regular schedule and no accidents. If I feel like I'm backing up at all I go to 290 for a day or two.  "


"I have taken asenapine for about 3 weeks now. Before I took olanzapine depot injections but I gained about 100 pounds. Too bad cause it had good effect on me. The first days on asenapine I did not notice much. But the last two weeks I have been more unstable then without meds. my mood swings are extreme several times a day! I become really angry and scared at the same time and I get panic attacks from hell. It got so bad I was admitted to acute psychiatric ward 5 days ago. I have to take large amounts of valium to help with the panic attacks. Tomorrow my doctor comes for a meeting and they will probably take away the asenapine. At least I hope so. I also take fluoxetine and wellbutrin but I don't think there are interactions"


"I got this bc a few months after having my daughter, I've had it for about 2 years now. I love the fact that I don't have periods with it. but the bad part is I exercise at least 4 times a week for around 2 hours at a time and I eat a very healthy diet and I can not loose the weight I have put on with this bc. I've also had horrible mood swings"


"Due to a blod clot history in my family I can't take hormones.....thus the Mirena IUD was recommend to help deal with my heavy non stop bleeding. I had it put in 2 months ago.  The bleeding is not gushing anymore but I am still bleeding every single day, non stop. Such a drag. I still have cramps. I am moody and sore and feel like crap. I hate it! I want to take it out tomorrow but then what if the hemorrhaging comes back? Stuck between a rock and a hard place.  It all sucks."


"Chantix. Wow, what can I say but wonderful. This is my 25th day and I have been smoke free for 21 days. Before Chantix I would never had thought I could quit. The only side effects I have experienced:  dry mouth, constipation, slight headaches, and nausea.  But the nausea is easily taken care of if you take the medication as directed. As soon as I started drinking the full 8oz. of water, the nausea was just mild for 20 minutes. I've heard many say they stopped taking Chantix because it made them sick. A few weeks of mild side effects is nothing compared to a bad habit we all want to break!

I have read much about trying to get Chantix off the market, I feel that would be a BIG mistake.  This drug works, and it works quickly."


"Osteoarthritis in both knees.  I had a cortisone injection and it worked great but only lasted about eight weeks.  It was too soon to receive another cortisone shot so Euflexxa was recommended by the PA.

I received the three shots of Euflexxa over a three week period.  This was a total waste of time and money as the shots provided no relief at all.  It is my understanding that the insurance companies are going to discontinue covering this procedure in the very near future."


Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

"I had been on Yaz for close to a year and was using the Bayer card program to get my refills for $25. With the intro of Beyaz into the market, Bayer no longer offers the discounted price for Yaz, so my OBGYN switched me over so I could continue to use my savings card. Since Beyaz is the EXACT same as Yaz, just with folate, I expected to feel no different. SO WRONG! I am SO moody on Beyaz, fine one day and insane the next, crying for no reason, terrible all day headaches, and breaking out. I was NEVER like that on Yaz! Luckily my pharmacy has kept both prescriptions active so I can switch back to Yaz and just buy the generic. I miss paying $25 but I will pay $59 to be sane."


"I wrote previously about loving Zenzedi and switching to Adderall XR due to insurance. After 1 month of Adderall, I am going back to Zenzedi. Adderall was just not for me. I had mental issues all month long and just didn't focus as much. My family even noticed a difference. I called my Insurance and they approved Zenzedi easily."


"I have been using this pill for 1 week now, this is my first birth control pill I have used. I am 15 and mainly wanted it for my acne and I had really really bad cramps and heavy periods. my OBGYN told me to start it on the day I started my period so I did that. The first day my head felt cloudy, and I felt as if I was high. When I woke up the next morning I had to run to the bathroom and threw up, mainly just dry heaves. I normally bloat when I'm on my period but I seem bigger than usual and my breast are extremely tender. But other people said it decreased there sex drive but I feel like it has done the complete opposite for me. My periods normally last for 8 days and I'm on my 4th right now with little to no bleeding."


"Been on straight codeine 7 years 12 daily just came a habit. In the end til today I crunched up bad enuough to almost drop my 3month old baby...hubby had to come home from work practically lift me in the car to the docs...ended up gtn a cordisone injection plus norflex and naproxen omg am so relaxed right now first time in years."


"This is the only medicine I've ever used that has helped decrease my anxiety."


"I've been taking bupropion for 5 weeks now and I am SO thankful! Teaching high school was becoming almost impossible. Try dealing with a room full of teenagers all day long when you are depressed, have no energy, no motivation and can't think straight. And I'd come home too tired and achy to exercise. I didn't even know how bad it was till I started feeling normal again. Now I can think straight, I have energy, faith in myself and no more muscle aches. And NO side effects. (well one little one- less appetite so I don't bother to cook dinner for myself regularly anymore). I just feel like me again! I am so grateful!"


"I started this with my Zoloft and klonopins about 6 days ago. I just had one set back , feel pretty good so far. I do get splitting headaches but I don't know if its from this. I'm on 5 mg at nite, & can sleep now. It causes a dry mouth, but tolerable. sleep on and off in the morning , breasts are sore and getting bigger. gonna stick this out a little longer"


"Getting 100 units in 9 shots on my head wasn't a lot of fun. But I haven't had a headache since. It's only been 4 days, but my neck was sore today and I should have had a doozy of a headache. My eyelids drooped a little after the shots, but my wife didn't notice. I've got a good feeling about this. If I get through this weekend without pain, I'll be sold."


"I got my Mirena 3 months ago by recommendation from my gyno and a few friends. I was warned how painful the procedure is, but I have a high pain tolerance so I wasn't concerned. Mine was inserted when I wasn't on my period because my period was random and lasted 2 days. The procedure only took about 2 minutes. 1 minute & 50 seconds of that time just felt like hard pressure, more irritating than painful. Then the last 10 seconds were pretty traumatic. I felt like I was going to vomit and almost passed out. However, IT'S ONLY 10 SECONDS. Later that day I went shopping and ate and was fine. Now I have 5 years of no period (it's already gone) and no taking the pill! Couldn't be happier!"


"I have been smoking for 29 years. I quit cold turkey once for about 6 months but started again. Day 2 of chantix I started to forget to smoke. I would think oh crap I ate dinner an hour ago and I didn't smoke. So I hid them from view and forgot alot more.

My wife had bad side effects I did not. She stopped and is smoking again I only get urges with alcohol , one puff or 2 does it tastes like crap to me now."


"I began taking Saint John's Wort in a low dose (300mg in the morning) almost immediately I started to feel better; it elevated my mood and my depression is about 2/10 being 1 no depression and 10 severe depression. I am now reducing my dose to zero, but I am starting to feel a bit depressed. I think I am going to continue on Saint John's Wort on a dose of 150mg daily."


"It works very good for me........"


"I am only on day 4, and this medication is working better for me to lower my numbers than Diovan, but I am having a lot of muscle aches and pains.  My body feels a bit like I have the flu but I am not feverish or sick....I just hurt all over.  Just wondering if anyone else experienced that and if it will get better after a time."


"I have been on this birth control 2 weeks now. Only dislike is I have gotten a few pimples and my period was like 9 days long. But it hasn't made me feel sick or any other side effect I was worried about. I guess so far so good. We shall see how the next period goes."


"Got the inhaler for my son on Friday. Does not work , then pro air does not want to refund my money, but wants to replace their garbage product with another rubbish Pro Air Respiclick.. Big Pharm sucks"


"I have had  sleep problems for years.  Temazepam is a tremendous help to me.  Lack of sleep causes far worse side effects for me than this drug does.  My doctor prescribed 15 mg temazepam after other, apparently more preferred medications, failed to work.  I empty about a third of the capsule, as 10 mg seems adequate for me but is unavailable in generic.  I generally have no trouble falling to sleep but wake, wide awake, between 2:00 and 4:00 a.m.  That is when I take temazepam and I fall back to sleep within 20 minutes.  For me it becomes less effective after about 2 weeks use, so I skip a night and then it is once again effective.  My only side effect is some morning grogginess, but it subsides after my one cup of coffee."


"I'm currently 21 and I've had Nexplanon for just over 2 years now (since 15th June 2015) and have had absolutely no problems with it. Possibly the best decision I've ever made.
Obviously all BC affects everyone differently, but for me I've experienced no mood swings, I haven't had a proper period or cramping in 2 years now (I've had maybe 4/5 occurrences of extremely light spotting in 2 years -lasting no more than a day each- and even that was mainly just slightly pink discharge), I haven't noticed any weight gain from it (but I was gaining weight regardless because I started University and lived off take-outs).
I'll be getting it replaced a few months before it's due just to be sure. I love it, though."


"I've never had acne until I was 27, I thought it was from giving birth but even 6 months later I was still breaking out. I started Trinessa and took it for 4 years and never had a pimple unless I stopped taking it. I'm now on a birth control implant and was taking Trinessa at the same because I was breaking out again. However I had to stop taking the Trinessa due to mood swings on two birth controls. I am going to have to take out my implant and get back on Trinessa, I get deep painful pimples that last weeks."


"I've been taking a Drug called Brintellix for a few days now. I take one pill in mornings with breakfast and for the first time in years  I have became active, creative, happy and I have the will to get up and be motivated.  I felt like my old self but younger. I haven't been on the med long but so far I'm amazed. I can't tolerate other antidepressants and they don't work for me.  So right now I'm living life and not just watching life pass by. I recommended talking to your Dr about Brintellix if you're living like I was."


"It tastes absolutely disgusting, especially the 2nd dose. Why don't they come up with a better solution/new prep ideas. Gagging, almost throwing up and stomach pain is no fun. If it weren't the disgusting prep I wouldn't mind the procedure"


"I was taking an SSRI antidepressant and other depression medicines but they didn't work. I started taking this and felt way better than I did before. I've been taking it for a while and got used to the sedating side effects and it's helped me from the first time I took it."


"After the shot had pain down the entire leg for a week.  No other reaction and NO relief in the hip area.  It finally wore off and I'm back to where I started with the discomfort."


"I took Yaz for 4 yrs and absolutely loved it. First, Yaz doesn't make you retain water, so when your period comes you never feel like a typical bloated boat walking around. Definitely helped with lighter, shorter periods. I've never had acne, but Yaz definitely cleared up even the tiniest pimples. You should still expect a few around your period but nothing crazy at all. The only bad side effect I would say was, sometimes it can make you a little crazy. You can become a really emotional, angry hot mess. I switched to another birth control because I was sick of taking the pill everyday. However, I would definitely recommend this."


"I'm sorry to be the Negative Nancy, but the past two nights of my life have been MISERABLE. I am 26 yrs old with no pregnancies or children. Yes, the insertion process hurt really, really badly! Don't let the high-pain tolerance of these chicks fool you. It hurt, but it was fast. The whole procedure lasted maybe 5-6 minutes from prep to finish. Just had to cuss and laugh my way through it. Had no problems the rest of the day...until I went to bed. What followed was excruciating pain!! Lasted about two hours. Nothing helped me. Today, I have been fine under high doses of Ibuprofen. I cleaned house and went to work. I climbed into bed and prayed for no more pain. Have been wide awake since 5AM (it's 6:52) in horrific agony!!"


"I was given samples to last 30 days, then I went to get medication at pharmacy.  I nearly had a stroke when I heard the price.  $182 with Medicare and a supplemental insurance.  I asked what it would cost without insurance and Medicare, $636. I am going back to my Doctor for an alternative to this stuff."


"Developed eczema on my eye lids and hair line around my face. Itchy red and burning for a few months flare ups were painful. Dr prescribed cortisone but it was only temporary help. I did not to apply lots.  Then dermatologist prescribed protopic.  Yes, it burned for the first 72 hrs but it subsided and I was completely healed within a week! Such a relief. I only apply when I feel like a flare up is starting. Great for preventing."


"PART 1: Been on Trulicity for approx. 6 weeks (2 weeks at .5, the rest at 1.5).  I FEEL LIKE CRAP. No weight loss, but sugars are running low, sometimes too low (60s). First 2 weeks were like everyone else, diarrhea, heartburn, etc. BUT THIS WEEK IS THE WORST. I couldn't sleep one night due to the heartburn, I'm constantly nauseous, and can't eat.  Surprisingly, I've been constipated lately and had to take stool softeners.  Yesterday (Saturday) I threw up 4 times!!  Reading the other comments did help explain the other effects I also have been experiencing.  I am EXTREMELY fatigued ALL the time, I'm already on anti-depressants, but this is actually making symptoms worse than before I was on Trulicity.  I have constant headaches....."


"I tried melatonin. Over the counter sleep aides. Natural remedies. Staying up 24hrs. Nothing. Doctor put me on Ambien. Two weeks later at a checkup he upped dosage. A week later wasn't working at that dose. Tried Trazodone. Works like a champ. We did up my dose once but I'd often only take half.

Only downside is remembering no food. Works on empty stomach. And I don't move so whatever position I drift off in, that is how I stay. Stiff in the morning."


"I need a new knee and get Synvisc shots every 6 months. Not so much pain, but often uncomfortable and the knee is very useless after about 4 months. Found Celebrex and took it. As package said, it took a couple of weeks to do much, but then woke up pain free one morning. Amazing. I have a very stressful job though and seem to have developed a heart condition. Did Celebrex contribute? I do not know, but have discontinued its use."


"I have taken bupropion for over 13 years for anxiety. I have severe anxiety that causes depression. After many years of storm phobia and severe anxiety and many different medications this is the one that worked for me. Being able to feel normal and not have panic attacks has been wonderful. Have had no side effects except every once in a while I see twinkly dots in my vision, hard to tell if it is the medicines or from being tired. I will take the twinkly dots over anxiety any day."


"I took this drug for three months (one injection per month) following a laparoscopy to remove scars and endiometrosis. I read about the reviews (gaining weight ,etc) and was really nervous but I just wanted to tell everyone taking this treatment to not worry about the side effects. The only side effect I had was a heavy period at first (nothing scary) and then I had hot flashes and some night sweats but nothing unbearable. Get a small pijama (shorts and tank top) to avoid feeling so hot at night. Emotionally I was ok and lost weight !!! I actually gained 4 pounds after the treatment when my ovaries reactivated. During this treatment I exercised a lot, ate well and tried to stay relaxed.

Please do not be scared of using this medication..."


"I have been on Depakote since June of 2006. I was initially started off at 1000mg and am now up to 1500mg. When I told my neurologist I want off it she increased the dosage to 1500mg. I take it for Epilepsy but have had similar problems as you all. I am 24  years old and am now balding. I have decreased ambition and have difficulty with memory and paying attention. I have gained about 50 pounds since starting it. Last year when my prescription was raised from 1000 to 1500mg I noticed a 15 lb increase in about a month. I am however not having any seizures."


"Only took 2 days' worth of budesonIde due to onset of excruciating headache, nausea, vomiting."


"Very positive experience.  Have taken other medications for this condition.  This is by far the best medication.  I rate it excellent."


"I have had the implanon you're over a year and I have gained 15 pounds and have a two week period every month, very low sex drive and mood swings."


"I have been on tri-sprintec for 3  years now. It has been amazing for me. I have tried a lot of different ones to find which kind was best for me. It's good to talk to your doctor and try different ones because not every type of birth control will work. Not every woman will have the same experience. I took this to make my periods lighter and shorter. I lost weight compared to other ones like nuva ring. It has prevented pregnancy. I already deal with depression but for me this hasn't made it worse or better. I take my pill exactly the same time everyday. This pill has worked really well for me."


"I've been on 25mg of Zoloft for 7 days now and during that time I had 3 good days and 4 bad days. Thus is actually pretty good since I haven't had a good day in 2 months. Based on other reviews and the general use, I'm very lucky to seeing some good days since they say it could take 2 weeks and between 50 and 200mg. I'm hopeful I don't have to go up and continue the horrible ride I've been on trying different antidepressants and benzos which I blame for a lot of my anxiety."


"For a boy (19 years old) taking this Vaccination I havent gotten any bad side effects other then my arm being sore from the shot itself, I took my third shot today and I've been reading a lot of bad things about Gardasil. I doubt anything bad will happen being that I've already took the first two. Who knows? Guess Ill just wait and see what happens. As of my experience for now. Nothing but arm soreness and that's it. I hope everything is fine with this last one. Hope all goes well with everyone who decides to take it!"


"I've been taking Fiorinal since 1966. I get cluster type headaches behind my eye and in the back of my head. This med WORKS for me, nothing else. All the expensive meds made me nauseous, and left a residual dull pain. This takes about 20 minutes in quiet space, and I'm truly functional again. Really bad one I take a second dose, or sometimes two up front - I can tell what's coming. The one thing not to do is WAIT...you may end up with three days of misery instead of feeling fine. I have no side effects, I just get up and I'm back at whatever I was doing. They've tried to give me antidepressants (I have an adverse reaction, bad depression) and other meds. This works. I don't understand why there's so much resistance to prescribing it."


"i have been on this med for just over two weeks my head is clear my thoughts are better my communication better my partner cant get over the diffrence no anger no depression in fact i laugh and sing now my partner and i dont fight any more i actualy went for a walk this morning instead of hiding at home this is great my choice of food is better healthier so hoping to loose wieght since i put so much on on the serequel now all i have to do is talk my partners case worker to put him on it he has scizophrenea and struggles day to day with all sorts of side effects love this stuff there is a light at the end of the tunnel"


"Today, my 1st time taking unisom. I took a unisom gel at 20:07and its 22:00 already and still wide awake.

Since it's only been 2hrs the side effects haven't Kik in yet (if I even get them) I heard its supposed to make you fall asleep 30 mins after taking it well so far to me is not working."


"I have fibromyalgia and started taking Cymbalta about 5 months ago. At first it was great. All my pain and depression disappeared. However in about 4 months I began to have severe wrist, elbow and shoulder pain.  My depression began to return and I became exhausted. Another side effect that was intolerable was sensitivity to heat. I could not be outside more than 20 minutes. I became violent. Today my doctor started me on withdrawal with 30mg (from 60mg) for 2 weeks and then 30mg every other day for 2 weeks. I can't wait to feel normal again. "


"Causes edema. I lost 30lbs in less than 3 months after going off Actos."


"I have been constantly bleeding for over four straight months. Not even spotting, full blown on my period. On the upside I have lost about 7 pounds since being on it, and my moods have completely regulated. However I just don't think I can take this bleeding much longer and may have to have it removed from my arm."


"I just turned 29 years old and I've been on Loestrin 24 Fe for almost 8 months now and I am ready to go back to Triphasil, which I had been on for years previously. I believe it's fairly effective at preventing pregnancy, but considering I have next to no sex drive (as my husband can attest) it may be hard to tell. Also, I had maintained the same weight for years, and after being on Loestrin for 5 or 6 months I somehow gained over 10lbs with no change in my eating habits. The only positive effects were it did shorten and lighten my periods significantly."


"Began taking Saxenda on 4/5/17. I am 67 y.o. 5'10" and started at 340 lbs. As of April 12th I moved my dose to 1.2 and weighed in at 325 lbs. So far only side effect has been some mild nausea for which I am taking compazine. So far so good; I will post weekly for the first month or two and then go to monthly."


"I decided to get the Skyla about 10 months after having my son. I never had any problems with the pill, but I wanted something I wasn't going to have to remember to take everyday. I decided on the Skyla because it lasted 3 years, which was perfect timing to have another baby. The insertion wasn't bad, just some pressure, but my doctor said it usually isn't as bad for someone who has had a baby before. All was good the couple days after insertion and then I bled for about 2 weeks straight. I also started getting pretty bad cramps that made it hard to even function some days. At about 4 weeks the cramps were unbearable (felt like labor contractions) so needless to say I got it taken out. It took my body 2-3 weeks to get back to normal after."


"Been taking this for a little over a month.. No real side effects that others have listed. Did notice that I'm not hungry on it, but never really was before. I have lost nothing... Increased activity a little. Eating habits are pretty healthy... Think this is not going to work for me...."


"Very moderate pain relief."


"This was the second BC I have ever taken. It was absolutely terrible. I have always had light periods (panty liner light) and no cramps. When I took this birth control I had such horrible cramps that I kept throwing up. I continued to take it, but after bleeding like a water fall for a week and a half I called my doctor. She told me that I had to finish taking it for a month or else I had the possibility of bleeding to death. So I bled the entire month. I didn't receive another period until 3 months later. Don't take this birth control"


"I started Victoza in August 2010 and had severe results with stomach cramping, diarrhea, no appetite and headaches, which are normal reactions.  After a week, I could not stand the stomach pain and the doctor took me off of it.  I lost 10 pounds during that week and my blood sugars came down significantly.  I stayed off of it for about two weeks and then tried it again at the beginning dose of 0.6.  The reaction was not as severe and I was able to continue it.  Now I am finding that the effectiveness is not as good even with the higher dose.  Has anyone else found this to be true.   I have lost about 20 pounds and my blood sugars are great for me but I want to continue to lose the weight which will be good for my blood sugars."


"I have suffered silently for about 35 years with Binge eating disorder (BED).  My weight has gone up and down but in 2015 I lost 45 lbs.(was having health issues) to reach my current weight of 130.  But I struggled to keep it off.  At the same time I was having difficulty concentrating and completing tasks.  My Dr. thought I had ADD and prescribed vyvanse.  It helped with those symptoms BUT the real surprise came when I no longer was obsessed with food.  I didn't even know it was prescribed for BED!  It is  life changing for me.  A miracle really.  I even sleep better at night.  I had few episodes of a panicked feeling initially but they have gone away.  I feel normal now and my only fear is that someday it will be taken off the market."


"I had not slept more than three hours a night for three years due to bipolar, anxiety and depression , aggravated by life problems. This medication at 25 mg lets me sleep 8 to 10 hours but only if I take it right before turning out the light and only of it's quiet and everyone else is in bed. Otherwise it doesn't work, I don't sleep and I spend the next day "hungover." So get ready for bed, read your book,
 close your door, take the pill and enjoy. It's changed my life and given me a new chance."


"Used Bleviq for 2 mos. with no results (increased my appetite). Started my first dose of Contrave yesterday morning, Starting weight 206/5'7/37yrs. Prior to my 1st dose I read plenty of reviews with complaints of extreme nausea and migraines so my take away was  definitely take with food and drink plenty of water. Following those tips I successfully got through my first day without any symptoms or side effects, I did feel a bit of fog initially and a little sleepy but by mid afternoon I was fine, what did last was that from the time I took my first dose at breakfast until dinner last night I was not hungry at all and made healthy food choices throughout the day. I will check back in with progress and results after a couple weeks. Good luck!"


"The one time I got Dilaudid I was in the ER for extreme dehydration and excruciating stomach cramps.  They put it into the IV and within a few seconds, the pain melted away completely. It kept the pain away while they re-infused me with fluid.  Amazing medicine, no side effects and complete pain relief."


"My father was given this after a PSA climb following chemo treatment.  Chemo shrank swollen lymph nodes and PSA drops to around 2 but climbed 1 point after Chemo. Taking this medication has made no difference as his PSA. The doctor is switching him to Firmagon as he says it shows aggressive PSA reduction in studies."


"I have fybromyalgia, have been in pain for over 15 yrs before they had a name for it.  My doctor prescribed this medicine for me in nasal form. I only use it when pain is intolerable. There have been times when I have even allowed it to be expired because of non-use.  It is a great medication but you must use it with care."


"I had an unprotected sex with my boyfriend on Oct. 7 (a week after my period) and only got the plan b pill the next day, approximately 30 hrs later. the first 2 days I did not get any symptoms at all, but from the 3rd day on, I felt nauseous, extreme fatigue, and I have been burping A LOT. 2 weeks after taking the pill, on the 24th of October, I got a really bad cramps and I would say a really light period. however it got lighter and lighter that seems to be spotting and I continue to experience symptoms. A month after the incident still no period so I took a HPT and it came out negative. Fortunately after this, the symptoms starts to lessen but had a very tender breast with some cramping as well and today Nov 22 I finally got my period."


"I read that L-Arginine could be helpful for night-time leg cramps.  Mine began suddenly, occurred several times nightly, usually in my ankle, groin, toes, and tibialis anterior.  I took 1 or 2 500mg L-Arginine and they stopped almost immediately.  However, during the 2 months that I took it, I experienced extremely heavy menstrual bleeding with clotting.  Stopped the L-Arginine, haven't had any more cramps, and the menstrual periods have returned to normal."


"I took chantix for 1 week and just laid my cigarettes down , unbelievable how easy it was I have been smoke free for 23 days just a little worried after I go off the chantix I was a smoker for 30 years just wish I would have got it sooner my doctor prescribed me the 1 mg 2 xs a day from day 1 and I just get it filled weekly and use my cigarettes money to buy it to make it more affordable it is expensive"


"I had acute gastritis and went to ER to get iv fluids. While there, they ran a test for H. Pylori and it was positive. My only symptoms prior to the ER visit was frequent heartburn. I was given RX for biaxin, amoxicillin, and omeprazole for 14 days. I got online and was horrified of the reviews. I delayed starting my meds. The first three days were hell on earth. Nausea, fatigue, anxiety. I learned very quickly to EAT with each dose. I had the metallic taste up until day 10 and then it went away. I'm wrapping up day 12, and while the treatment was tough in the beginning, it is doable. My GI is going to do an EGD in 60 days. Was also told to continue omeprazole x 2 months to heal ulcers and combat rebound reflux. Feeling better!"


"I am on my 2nd week of this pill and have had terrible diarrhea, nausea, pelvic and leg pain, headaches,  frequent thirst and much more. I want to switch but my doctor tells me its not possible for that medicine to cause those side effects."


"I was a regular user of Vagifem and was very pleased with the results. It made sex comfortable again. I saw there was a generic available and tried it to try to save some money. This product is terrible. Everything about it is ten notches below Vagifem. You can't separate the foil packages. The applicator is sharp on the end. One of my doses was empty... and I pay $15 each. The pill does not dissolve inside you. When showering the next day I find the tablet just sitting up there undissolved. My vaginal dryness is back to where it was before beginning Vagifem. I am a 62 yr old woman with active sex life, my insurance will no longer pay for brand. I wish they would have more time before releasing. I hate everything about it."


"I have used Drixoral for years, My OBGYN first told me about it, when I had a severe cold when I was actually pregnant. It is the only cold medicine that ever worked for me. I felt better in 2 days. It's long lasting, unlike the other OTC cold medicines, that you have to take every 4 hours. I absoluty love Drixoral. I can breath freely and that's half of the cold symtoms that I find intolerable. I don't understand why, when there is a product that really works, you can't buy it anywhere around here."


"Lexapro has saved my life and my marriage.  I had been depressed since I was very young and was told that antidepressants weren't an option while growing up.  Finally when I got married and realized that depression was going to ruin my marriage, my husband and I decided to try medication.  I am not big on taking medication unless you absolutely have to, but I felt there was no other option.  Man, am I glad I did!!  The initial side effects were pretty hard to deal with, but after that I felt great.  I take 10 mg every day at 1pm.  I have found that is the best time for me.  It has absolutely changed my life."


"I was nauseated for a couple of hours after taking the first prep. It was effective in doing what it was designed to do. However, my side effects lingered for 2 weeks after the colonoscopy. I became severely constipated with stomach bloating and pain. I was beginning to think I had an obstruction. Even taking a double dose of Miralax and another laxative at night I was having very little success. After about 2 weeks the problem resolved itself and all was good."


"Tried several meds before patch, but have Crohns, so they just gave me diarrhea. I was excited about the patch, hoping it would not interfere with my colon. It has not. Although at 1 mg sample, I feel huge improvement, still not sleeping through the night, may have to go up a bit. But already feel much more awake. It seems to give me headaches, so I take the patch off in the morning and just re-apply new one before bed. It makes me fall asleep so fast, sometimes I don't get Cpap machine on for sleep apnea, so dr can see what's going on."


"I had the Mirena inserted at my 6-week postpartum check up in August 2014. The procedure was easy, no worse than any other OB/GYN experience. The first couple of months, my period was abnormal but eventually I had little to no periods at all (which is typical). The only negatives I have about Mirena is that it does hurt sometimes during sex if the intercourse gets a little intense. Also, I am completely convinced that it is the cause of my weight gain. I had lost all of my pregnancy weight and plus some before I had it put in. Since having Mirena, I have gained 40 pounds."


"Last June I participated in a road clean up and after a 1/2 mile I could no longer walk. Went to an orthopedist who took an xray. I got the impression that he just figured I was an overweight old lady who needed to complain. I heard his surprise when he saw I had bone on bone. He recommended 3 injections. The 1st one wasn't bad. The 2nd hurt a bit and after the last one I couldn't even get off the table it was so painful.  Relief has lasted a year and now I have an appointment to see a new doctor for another round. So, yes, as someone mentioned the doctor you use makes a difference!"


"Had every side effect listed.."


"I am 66 and have been getting up 6-7 times a night to urinate. Previously I tried Flomax, but this made me dizzy. My Urologist suggested Rapaflo which I have been taking for 5 days. I now go 3-4 times per night. No side effects, but noticed feel a bit lethargic and my nose is runny. I have been using only 4 mg size and may ask to try the 8 mg as I am a big guy (6'3" 205 lbs)."


"The worst decision I have ever made was agreeing to go on this drug. I had no idea about SSRI's and the effects they can have on you and your life. For the first year, I would have recommended it to anyone dealing with depression and anxiety like myself..but that was at a time when I mistaked the numbness for satisfaction. Just over 2 years down the line and I am falling apart. This drug has ruined my life. First I realised the fog I was in. Then came the vertigo and confusion. My memory has deteriorated. Zero sex drive since day one. My depression has worsened and I no longer recognise who I am anymore. My personality has changed drastically and my anxiety is worse than its ever been. I am now weaning off it but the damage has been done."


"The first few days, 0.3mg did put me to sleep but I had to wake up and take another dose four hours later. The orthostatic hypotension was so bad, the next morning I felt like I was dragging and fatigued much easier. Working out was impossible!"


"I was given Cephalexin to help with cyst on my ear cartilage and ear lobe. The area on the back side of my lobe was noticeably smaller by the third or fourth day. (So about halfway through). I saw an ENT and he numbed and drained my ear cartilage, and gave me the same prescription. So far so good. I also have a prescription I haven't yet taken, because it's for after surgery in a few days."


"I'm 48 years old and have three children.  Two of which have ADHD.  My son is 15 and started on 40mg of Vyvanse in January.  The results have been amazing.  He used to struggle to get D's and he was always getting in trouble at school for doing dumb impulsive things.  His grades started coming up immediately and we never hear from the school about discipline problems.  He's making A's and B's after 4 months.  He's no longer forgetful and scatterbrained like before.  He is as impressed as anyone with the results and wouldn't think of going a day without it."


"I have stenosis of the spine at the L4, which has caused pain, leg weakness and other problems. In addition I developed what seemed to be bursitis of the right hip. I took 12 days of Prenisone recently, starting with 4 days of 2 tablets, 4 of 1 tablet, and 4 of 1/2 tablet; the results astonished me. During the first few days I felt like I was 60 years younger! This was my fist experience with the drug, and I am well aware of its dangers. But it did mostly eliminate my pain, even now, a couple of weeks after ending my course of treatment. I'd say I am 90% better after doing this round of Prednisone."


"Dilaudid worked wonders for my kidney stones. I had a 8.5mm stone in my right kidney. They gave 2mg of Dilaudid through i.v. in ER and I didn't fill much pain after that."


"I’ve been constipated for a week now due to doctor prescribing zofran. I tried everything. Stool softeners, juice, milk of magnesia, and nothing was working. Saw fleet in store and thought I’d give it a try. It is easy to use, has lubricant, but had to get S/O to help due to I couldn’t hold it in for that long. In about 5 minutes it started to work. It was a little painful (cramping) but nothing like other laxatives cause. I feel completely empty and better then ever!"


"I regret taking this. They will tell you that more progesterone isn't a bad thing, and then you'll get all the info on side effects from Makena. It increases the risk of every pregnancy complication except preterm labor. I've dealt with no complications except preterm birth in my first two pregnancies. On Makena, it's been a ride with painful injections, site reactions, fetal arrhythmia, gestational diabetes, low fluid, and I have felt like a crazy person. I was not informed, and I'd take my perfectly healthy 36 week pregnancy over this one any day."


"I was diagnosed with bipolar II about 5 yrs ago and I've tried everything on the market nothing worked for me except Seroquel. Right now I take 300 mg twice per day and I'm so stable. I'm loving it problem though with Seroquel is that its a major weight gainer. I would stop taking it on and off when I felt better but then would use other meds to bandage my symptoms...get back on then off again...until one day I decided to stop with the denial and allow someone to help me for real. I've been on it now faithfully for 9 months...but I've put on 60lbs! It makes me eat after hours in the middle of the night. I'm depressed because of the weight gain. So I workout at home at times trying to be more consistent. You have to work this medicine."


"My son was born 4 1/2 months ago and my mother suggested I get the Nexplanon. I agreed because no period and 3 years of protection sounded great. None explained to me that I would bleed for several months before the period stopped. I'm on day 42 of my period with all the symptoms. On top of that, my arm constantly aches where the implant is especially if I hold too much weight. Though I would get this again since it prevents pregnancy long term with one application, people should know exactly what to expect."


"So luckily I put the ovule in prior to reading all the scary reviews. I basically gave myself a panic attack thinking my vagina was going to be on fire..... So I waited... And waited...and nothing bad happened. There was some burning when I first put it in but it subsided. There's also discharge because obviously what goes up must come down. Overall not a bad experience."


"I'd been experiencing constipation for roughly a week, and I didn't have any pain, just very mild discomfort probably elevated by my own dwelling on the fact that I hadn't had a bm in 7-8 days. I've never been regular, usually having bm's every other day. I had never used a laxative/stool softener before, and figured I'd try dulcolax (bisacodyl). I took one pill in the morning around 9:30, and roughly two hours later I had a pretty gentle bm. No nausea, no harsh cramps, no vomiting or diarrhea. I feel like I'll probably need to go again in a little while, but I still can't complain at all. I took the pill and then took to this website for reviews and became terrified, but all was well! If you've never taken it, maybe take one pill, not 3."


"42 yrs old, had kyleena inserted 6/28, pain was not bad during insertion, but the headache and dizziness the three days after were simply horrible. Things are good now just cramping off and on and spotting."


"Today my doctor told me to try Guaifenesin for fibromyalgia. I'm thankful for all the reviews offered here especially the one saying to purchase the single ingredient product to be safe. I get a lot of side effects. I purchased the store brand Tussin which only has Guaifenesin as the active ingredient. I'm starting today and I'm very optimistic about improvement. I will post another review as soon as I can see the benefits."


"Ive been on Buspar for about 6 months or so for anxiety. I first started off taking 5 mg 2 times a day. Then went to 10 mg 2 times a day.

Lately I have a I do not care attitude! This is not me.

I see my doctor tomorrow. I think I would rather be on the lower dose and still have some anxiety and care....rather than the I do not care attitude"


"I've taken this product many times and it Always work , you will have minor cramping and drowsiness but that is to be Expected I recommend if you have an accident buy this even though it is costly it Works!"


"Pristiq has been a catch 22 for me. The medication has helped to stablize my mood and some thought process, but there have been multiple draw backs. During my first 2-3 weeks of taking the medication I was even more tired, had to sleep for at least 3-4 hours after taking the medication, which prompted taking it at night. The BIGGEST DRAW BACK for myself is that Pristiq has made running and physical recovery double in time. I've added almost 1 minute 20 seconds off of my run time additionally it has become extremely difficult to find the motivation for working out. Because I enjoy competing in triathlons this side effect for me has been devastating. For instance, an 8 mile run that would take me 44 mins took me 1 hour and 9 mins this morning."


"Latuda has been a lifesaver. I've been battling crippling depression, suicide attempts and extreme mania. I have been through it all, tons of money and success to literally living out of a van. Latuda has completely equalized me and has allowed me to live a normal life. Bad akathesia as a side effect but if I take it at night I'm ok. Make sure to take this drug with food, that's vital!  Give it a try it may save your life :)"


"It doesn't work 100% but makes the itching livable and functional. I live in France and 30 tablets cost $5, so I suggest leaving the country if you need meds"


"Thanks to all people who write comments. I have been givin 25mg of sertraline and wasn't sure that I wanted to take it. I've been feeling in the dumps for 7 months now due to stress at work and other events. I question everybody's motives. I cry and feel sad a lot. I don't want to get up in the morning and bed is my only refuge. I feel like I don't even want or care to get better.  I will take it as prescribed (I think) and give it a chance."


"I have been taking Apri for about 2 years now. At first, it was great. My periods were managable, extremely predictable, and only lasted a few days. I gained about 10 pounds in the first 5 months, and shortly after completely lost my sex drive. Recently my periods have been getting longer, as they used to be, and cramps are coming back as well."


"Klonopin has totally eliminated my irrational anxiety attacks.  It has been prescribed for me for my myoclonus, a condition in which my body jerks uncontrollably the more relaxed that I get.  So I take it every night.

It is addictive, but I need it to sleep and with it has been this remarkable change with my anxiety.  It's worth it."


"After reading all positive reviews I was extremely hopeful but after 3 rounds still nothing.."


"This was my very first birth control that I ever had. I got it when I was 15 years old. At first I loved it because I went from having very irregular periods to having them right on time every month. However, by year two I was having panic attacks, mind-boggling depression, horrible break-outs, and titanic cramps. I switched to Yaz and all went well for a year. I am currently on Seasonique, which except for the slightly less sex drive, is AMAZING."


"I started on Paxil late 1990s for panic disorders and depression...I am 5'6" and was about 118lbs. Stayed on Paxil about 4 years and came off because I wanted to get pregnant.  It saved my life truly I felt great and I was able to enjoy driving again, going to the mall, able to take an elevator, able to stay at home alone, wait on lines at supermarkets, work without fear of losing it, etc.  after coming off very slowly the good effects lasted about a year. However, while on Paxil I gained 60lbs. After my son was born in 2004 I had postpartum depression so again went back in Paxil it didn't work as good as the first time but it helped get me back to feeling just alright.  Came off again due to more weight gain."


"This was my first colonoscopy so I have no other prep to base it on but after reading several reviews and getting tips from my friends ..here is my report.My test was Tuesday am.  I ate very lightly Sat and Sun,low fiber,easily digested foods. Monday, I drank gatorade and broth and ate jello. I started the prep at 6 pm (due to work) I put it in the fridge so it was very cold and also added very cold water as suggested. I used a straw to drink it. The taste is pretty bad but with the straw it went quickly.Within 30 minutes it started working. Around 915 pm it finally stopped. I used baby wipes and vaseline as suggested by another reviewer and it really helped. The am prep wasn't as bad- was only able to do 1/2. The test is a breeze.Good Luck"


"I've recently gotten back on the depo probably at the beginning of June and I've been bleeding for almost 2 months they put me on birth control pills but that's still not helping. I need something to stop this bleeding it's getting out of control"


"I have been on Latuda 80mg for 10 months now and can honestly say that it has changed my life. The first few weeks of adjusting to the medication was awful - I couldn't work and the nausea and headaches were out of this world. However now I feel as feel as good as new. It has stopped my hallucinations and has kept me balanced. It does make me very sedate after taking it so I only take it right before bedtime."


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"I'm having to use MoviPrep for the 1st time today, in readiness for Endoscopic examination of my complete digestive system, in the hope of getting a diagnosis of why I became badly Iron deficient.  I followed the instructions as were given to me by the hospital.  1st does at 17:00 hrs, and the 2nd at 20:00. Things have started to work, going straight to the watery stool stage as warned.  The taste isn't too unpleasant, just a bit salty, I didn't find the need to chill it as some suggest."


"My daughter is taking Vyvance and she is seeing people following her, she thinks her phone is being tapped and she believes there are people monitoring her entire behavior. This is a really freaky side effect! She has a predisposition for Mental disease."


"I began using duac after treating what I thought was some kind of eczema on my face with every cream known to man, from steroid cream to sudocrem, nothing was getting rid. I then went to the doctors who said I had a form of acne on a small area of my face. I've only been using duac for 2 weeks and the difference is amazing. My skin isn't inflamed or pimply anymore. I can barely even notice redness, I think it will be gone completely in another week! I would highly recommend duac for anyone with skin problems! But don't be stupid like me, go to the doctors straight away!!"


"Used this to treat water retention and worked great. Passed a lot of urine quickly."


"Drysol is amazing. I am 14 years old and I've been sweating since I was in 4th grade. I used Drysol for three days and it works great on my underarm the first night but it did not work on my hands at all. I think I just have to use it more. Thank you Drysol you are a life saver."


"I took it for weight gain. I gained weight but when I stop taking it my weight drops back."


"I had an accident at work about 4 years ago which injured my neck and back.  After taking generic tramadol for a couple of years and constantly having to up my dosage I saw a new doctor who switched me to 300 mg Ultram ER, what a difference!  I have been taking it for 2 years now and I can't imagine what I would do without it."


"I had HORRIBLE acne since I was 13+. I've been using EPIDUO since I was 16 and I can't go without it! I'm now 18 and I've never stopped using it. It's amazing. At first you will be very irritated and your skin gets super dry. But give it a week or 2 and you'll be fine. Your skin adapts and after that it's great. I don't know what I would do without it because there have been times where I stop using it for about a month or 2 and my acne starts coming back. So I guess I'll be using this the rest of my life lol. I get so many compliments on my skin since I've been using this product, everyone asks me what I do."


"Today was my first day on this medication (30mg). I am 27 year old female, diagnosed at 14 with ADHD. I was prescribes dexies when diagnosed and because of the strength of the narcotic, I wasn't able to continue them and chose to find alternative ways to deal with my ADHD. As a full time university student and a single mother, I find it difficult to stay focused and keep up with my daily routine. I felt completely overwhelmed recently to the point I would procrastinate and nothing would get done. That in itself caused me anxiety. It was triggered because of that fact I am dealing with a custody battle and that issue has consumed my attention, and felt because of that I was unable to do the things I needed to accomplish. So far so good."


"I've been on Latuda for 3 months after being on Lithium for Bipolar Disorder and have experienced nothing but great results. Lithium which I was on for 10 years began to rot my teeth because of dry mouth so I asked for a new medicine and the Doctor told me Latuda was brand new and is used primarily for schizophrenia but is used for Bipolar also. About 5 days into treatment I had experienced noticeable changes. They were a sense of calm without the "tunnel vision" and tiredness. I am a little more manic but not bad it's more like just being awake more not bouncing off the walls. I sleep about 3 hours less but because of the awake aspect of the medicine you can't really notice. So, I say it's an excellent medicine and is worth a try."


"I took Celexa for the 2nd time today and threw up within 1 hour. The first time same thing. For some odd reason I am yawning more that usual and every time I yawn I want to throw up. It causes severe upset stomach and causes it to come out both ends. I sure hope this stops soon or I would rather deal with anxiety and stress alone because this is far worse."


"Started on Dronedarone 2 months ago after failures with Propafenone, Sotalol and Ablation procedures.
To date Dronedarone has been totally ineffective."


"I started using Oracea about four months ago and it has been good for the most part.  But it seems like my face is starting to break out again and I have noticed that my teeth seem dull or a little yellow.  "


"For years I thought medications could never help me to deal and solve my problems in life, which they can't. That being said my depression, which I never thought I had, was apparently there. My anxiety levels were high and I seemed to be acting out of my own way of thinking. Relationships were getting strained and friends and family seemed to be exiting my life. Once I talked with my doctor and he prescribed me 10mg first and then 20mg after the first week things changed. Granted it took about 3 weeks before I really started to feel such drastic changes in my thinking and my feelings. I started to feel like my old self again, happy, content, laughing with people and enjoying the person who I know is me!!"