"Mu husband actually took Lunesta and he could not have been happier with the results. He has insomnia and will sometimes go 2-3 days with little sleep. Within 10 minutes of taking the pill he was out and slept ALL night."


"I am 22 and not on birth control currently for neurological reasons.

A day or two after my period ended (Sunday, Oct 18), I had sex with a condom. The condom broke and we did not notice until we were finished. We went and got the pill and I took it within an hour of the unprotected sex. The next day I was mildly fatigued and had some mild cramping for a few days, but no side effects other than that. Exactly one week later, October 25th, I began bleeding. This is considered withdrawal bleeding from the pill. Exactly four weeks after the withdrawal bleeding begun, I got my period! I suggest taking a pregnancy test any time you worry about it, but know your period can be late from it's normal time because of the pill. IT WORKS!"


"Works great. Taste okay through the first 8 ounces then it gets harder and harder to drink. Best way to describe the taste is it taste like lemon pledge."


"I have had Chronic idiopathic Constipation all my life. I am a 64 year old female. I had hemorrhoid surgery at 18  and again at 28. I remember as a young girl straining to have  a bowel movement, I have tried all kinds of laxatives lubricant, fiber, stimulants, motility drugs, and everything in between. I have been taking Amitiza for 8 days and I've had 6 BM'S. WONDERFUL, LIFE CHANGING MEDICATION
I have had no side effectsand my insurance covers most of the drug. I am so excited I don't know what to do.I would advise anyone with CIC  to give this drug I tried. it has been a lifesaver for me I'm so glad I found out about it"


"I was tried on numerous medications for my chronic pain. When I took my first dose of methadone, I was "nearly" pain free for half the day and the dose doesn't need to be increased as often as it did on other drugs such as Oxycontin. For break through pain I only need an anti-inflammatory or another mild narcotic such as Percocet, and only rarely.

I think this is a great drug for pain!"


"I have been on lexapro for about 6 weeks. The very first day I noticed a change, kind of a numb feeling but better. Six weeks into it let me tell you lexapro saved my life."


"This birth control works great for a contraceptive though I was on it for my periods. The side effects is why I changed to a different pill. In the beginning I had a lot of break through bleeding but once it got into my system; it got better. I cried continuously for the first 2 weeks of every month with made me and everyone else around me angry. that's why I switched to a lower dose."


"I'm 19 and have suffered with anxiety for three years or so. Previously had been on Prozac and Lexapro which were both hellish. Began taking Effexor XR two months ago and started feeling better two weeks through but out of no where the medication not only ceased to work but actually made my anxiety a lot worse. Have horrible agitation, depression, irritability and insomnia. Pity I could really do with an antidepressant than works!"


"I mainly chose this brand because it is 100% covered by my insurance. I have been using it for about 10 months now and I have absolutely no issues. No side effects at all (knock on wood). No weight gain, no breakouts, no nausea, no babies."


"I lost 46 pounds. I went from a size 20 to size 14 and then my dr put my on this.  I mentioned I had extreme irritability-like I have zero patience for any and everyone!

My Dr. told me it wasn't relevant but after reading other reviews I know I'm not alone. It hasn't helped me lose any weight.  It costs me $142 a month for hopes wishes and dreams.  This is crazy.  I don't like taking a drug for seizures when I have no problems with that.  I'm seeking a second opinion and hoping I can get phentermine for 3 months and be done with this.

It really is the worst feeling to be so angry and irritated and pissed off with everyone when I'm the one doing this to myself all in the hopes to lose 20 more pounds.  Ugh!!!"


"Well worth it."


"Works...the burning was crazy the first night and especially on the itchy areas but at least I knew it was working. By my third night the slight rash I had completely cleared up and I will finish the rest to make sure it doesn't come back.  The last yeast infection I had was 7 years ago."


"Was switched to this birth control, after my previous birth control was back ordered at my pharmacy. Within 2 months, noticed extreme mood changes/swing, depression, severe anxiety- picking fights and crying for no reason. I've never written a review for anything in my life- however this pill has affected me significantly different than the non-generic version ( Microgestin Fe), despite being told it "is the same makeup".

Everyone reacts to pills differently, however be cautious if switching from the non-generic version."


"Cardiologist put me on this because I had muscle cramping and pain on Crestor and other statins. Took very low dose once a week. Tolerated it well for about 2 months than started having muscle cramping in my leg so severe that I was completely unable to sleep. Have not had cholesterol levels checked, but I will have to stop taking this."


"I was told this drug would fix my symptoms in 12 months but I had to take it for almost 10 years and my hormone levels fluctuated greatly over that time."


"Is there a NEGATIVE 10 option?
Started the 3 day treatment tonight. Like others on here, I wish I had read the reviews 1st. The burning induced post application of my 1st dose had me in tears, seeking more relief than any of the original symptoms.
Doesn’t matter how quickly this might “fix” things, my discomfort prior to Application was a 1 compared to what I’m going through right now.
Whoever said “FIRE ANTS”, was not lying. Ain’t nobody wants to feel like fire ants are burning up her insides.
Never - ever - will I use this product again!"


"joint stiffness, muscle weakness"


"I recently had a 9 mm and 7 mm kidney stone between my kidney and bladder. Too large to pass so I had to have a stent placed to prevent blockage while waiting a week to go back for the procedure to break up the stones to a passable size. I had been given several types of pain meds through I. V. While in the hospital including some that were very powerful including duladid among others. I was sent home for 5 days while waiting for the procedure and was given percocet 10 / 325 1 every 4 hours. Without it I couldn't have tolerated the pain. Also had very limited side effects, nothing like what the I. V. Meds caused and I felt much safer taking it vs the other more powerful meds. I would recommend this to anyone suffering from kidney stones"


"I chose Skyla over the pills because I have horrible memory and I would forget to take one every night around the same time. Skylas insertion isn't as bad as I read about it. I was terrified because of what online said about it. The insertion is about 10 seconds long of period cramps on steroids. I took two 800mg of Advil before hand like my gyno suggested. I had cramps the first few days, spotting since I wanna say October 3, 2016 to mid November. My periods have been a day or two long with minimal to barely any blood. Highly recommended. No cramps, no headaches, tiny mood swings, a little acne but nothing a face wash can't fix. I have had a loss of appetite though, not sure if it is the Skyla though."


"This is my 1st shot but I noticed a marked improvement. From 20 attacks a day down to 6. Was scared to try this medicine because I'm allergic to a lot of medicines, food, etc. After the shot I experienced itching at injection site, sleepiness that lasted for 4 hrs. After that I felt energetic and a lessening in all over body pain. That night I slept through without any asthma attack, it appears to also be suppressing my Lupus. It is so great not to constantly have pain and an inhaler in my mouth and be able to walk more than 3 ft and stop for breath. Can't wait for my 2nd shot, I almost feel back to normal. Thank you for creating this medicine just wish it was cheaper."


"I am disabled veteran with spinal injury. The opioid med was all I knew for my back. I have since been amazed at the pain reliving ability of this medicine. It helps me eat and allows for a more positive day."


"I have acne and dry skin, my dermatologist suggested using Cetaphil Lotion, but it makes my skin burn and get red, and my dry skin gets worse."


"Insertion left my arm bruised for about a week, nothing terrible. There is a small scar at the insertion site. I've had Implanon for just over a year now. The first month or so I experienced low libido, but luckily for me that issue went away. I have my period about once every 6-8 weeks, it's irregular but there is much less blood than before I had it in. Sometimes I bleed for only 3-4 days, other times it is 7-8 days, but either way it's no big deal, and I haven't experienced any substantial changes in my skin or my weight. I highly recommend trying this method of birth control. Nothing works for everybody but if Implanon works for you, it's much more convenient than pills. "


"I have taken Premarin in the 1.25 strength for over 40 years, it has not stopped the hot flashes and night sweats but it reduces them by at least 50%. I do not have osteoporosis (my Mother and all of my Aunts did) and my bone density is better than most women half my age, a lot of which I attribute to the Premarin. I have never taken prempro or any progestin product, just the Premarin alone.  I tried the half strength, miserable with all day hot flashes so over heated looked like I had a sunburn with heat rash and nasty skin breakouts, so I changed Drs, now back to the 1.25 strength. . My only complaint is that a product like this that ha been on the market over 50 years I do not understand why there is no generic as it is very expensive."


"Despite the high cost and the side effects - fantastic. Struggled through teens and then nothing until I hit 40! Suddenly, terrible facial and body acne again. Had to go for private treatment as the UK NHS would not cover the cost but, so worth the cost. Some discomfort, very dry lips, some nose bleeds due to dryness, joint pain in knees and back, hair thin and brittle but no lasting effects at all and would not hesitate to do it again if required. It works. My skin is better now than it has ever been."


"I have tried several medications for my Crohn's Disease, including steroids, antibiotics, 6-mp, Entocort, Asacol.  After having surgery to remove my ileum, Colazal seems to be the only medication that has helped and not caused any major side effects. From time to time I have flare ups, but overall Colazal seems to be working."


"I was placed on Femring to help with my menopausal symptoms without causing harm to my liver. I was diagnosed with a liver disorder and this has ben a blessing for me and relieved all my symptoms. It can be difficult to insert at 1st but no different than a diaphragm. I have no discomfort or pain and cannot tell it is there. The only downside is the cost."


"No side effects. This medication has been on the market for years...is time tested. It is quite effective in keeping my uric acid level acceptably low. It is inexpensive and regarded as a front line choice for the long term treatment of gout."


"I have chronic kidney disease that can cause RLS. It was wonderful at first when they started me on 0.5mg. As side effects go I got a nice relaxed feeling with nausea. Than I started to get the RLS again and had my dose upped twice. Now I take 2mg of Requip with 1mg klonopin.  Still can get a little restless.  Still looking for the perfect pill.  For those of you like me on dialysis I don't think there is much hope but prayers.  Sometimes they work, sometimes they don't. "


"Do not let the negative reviews scare you! I'm glad I didn't! Everybody is different you won't know how this birth control will work until you try it. If it doesn't work well with you remove it. I have nothing bad to say about Implanon. I have had it for 6 months, I still get a period though sometimes I skip a month. When I do get my period it is light panty liner light. No acne no weight gain, libido has not changed, no cravings, no mood swings. This has been the best birth control for me!"


"Works wonders and helps with my little social-phobia and it also helps for my depression (with Zoloft)."


"I was nervous to get Mirena after reading reviews, but my doc strongly encouraged for medical reasons. About 3.5 months ago I got the IUD inserted. While I survived, I'm still haunted by how painful it was. There was a slight complication (apparently my uterus was tilted so the 1st attempt at insertion failed & she had to give me a numbing shot IN THE VAG & adjust my uterus) the 2nd attempt succeeded but the cramps were so intense. Cramps lasted 2 days & I bled for 2 weeks straight. After that my period came normal but lasted a couple days extra. My last period was slightly lighter than usual so I'm hoping it drops off soon. So far it's been worth the pain bc periods are more bearable, it's super effective & nice to not worry about a pill"


"So, I have had nuvaring for a one 1/2 months now and so far it's been 100x better than nexplanon (in terms of how my body has reacted). No acne, no mood swings, no weight gain. However, one thing that has happened to me since almost day one is a massive growth in my breasts and they are beyond tender. I can't even gently bump them without there being soreness. At first I was worried I was pregnant, but nope! It's just the birth control. I'm hoping it will stop or go away, I don't have bras that fit me since they've grown 2 cup sizes, and well they hurt too :/ another thing is bloating, my weight is the same, however I never have the normal stomach that I've always had, it's like I've eaten a loaf of bread always. I hope it goes away!"


"I started taking Adipex on 7/14/15 and I'm already down 13 pds. Today is 7/31/15. I do workout daily for 1 hr but it's hard to eat all the time. I have to make myself eat. The problem that I am having now is in the afternoon after my wkout classes I'm hungry but I stick with low calorie options.  Can someone shed some light on staying full all day... Oh yea and the sleep pattern is out the window!"


"This is my first birth control and I've been on it for almost two years. It has helped my acne I little bit but I'm also on acne medication. Weight gain has been maybe 5-7 pounds gained. The only thing I really don't like about this birth control is it gives you symptoms as if you were pregnant even if you are not and they come mainly one to two weeks before my period. Periods are always consistent. Other than everything bad, It's doing it's job at not allowing me to get pregnant so that's good!"


"I started Paxil 37.5 mg ER. 2 weeks ago! I have never felt this good."


"This is for those girls that are freaking out right now like I did and the only thing that will calm them down is to read these reviews, you are not alone.  I'm 22 and just got into nursing school and CANNOT get pregnant.  It turned into a night of freaking out and me crying because the condom broke.  We had sex around 1:00am and by around 10:00am my boyfriend and I went to the store to get the Plan B pill. We had sex two days after my period was over so I had a month of worrying if I was pregnant or not. It was the worst month of my life.  I thought the pill wasn't working because I had no symptoms BUT my period came ON TIME! I'm not pregnant! Hope this helps. The pill works ladies try not to worry."


"This is the worst birth control I’ve used. My periods are heavy and irregular. I have my period more often than I don’t. The pill may be annoying to take every day but it’s way better than this. I’ve used it for the entire 3 years and it never got better. The doctor kept telling me my period would get more regular but it never did. I would never recommend it."


"It seems that the single day/dose medication (4 pills in one day) seems to have less severe side effects than your long treatments (7-10 day). I was diagnosed with BV and I was prescribed Metronidazole (flagyl) with 4 pills. I took two at first because I didn't know how the side effects would effect me but I felt nothing, so I took the other two pills two hours later and still, I feel fine. Maybe a little pain in my abdomen, but if you've ever slept on a bad mattress, the feeling is something of that sort. Not bad. Woke up this morning and my discharge seems to be gone and the itch as well. Now all I'm doing is making sure I don't develope a yeast infection by wearing loose clothing, drinking lots of water/ cranberry juice & eating yogurt."


"I was recently prescribed MS Contin for chronic pain from two failed shoulder surgeries and awaiting a third surgery.  I had been taking Percocet for three years but it had become ineffective.  This medication is really  a wonderful solution.  I am relatively pain-free now.  It does take an hour or more for it to take effect even on an empty stomach.  I have had no side effects. It is more expensive but since it so effective I don't mind that.  I am a retired PA-C and understand chronic pain and pharmacology so I say thanks to drugs.com for the free access to all you need to know about your medications whether you are a practitioner or patient."


"I thought I was pregnant, I was nauseous, throwing up, extremely exhausted, dizzy, and hot flashes. I am not saying everyone will react this way I just know I feel horrible I tried it for the 28 days tomorrow I am going to get a different kind."


"Hi! I've been in this drug for a week now and I lost a little over 10 pounds. So far I'm very pleased with the results. Tomorrow I'll increase the dose to 1.2mg. No side effects yet just little nausea if I don't stop eating when my body tells me too. I'll keep you posted!!"


"This medicene worked really well on clearing up my skin and it was great because I am allergic to almost all other medicines and creams for acne.  The only bad thing is that my doctor stops prescribing it in the summer."


"I have been addicted to opiates for over a year now and Suboxone has been a miracle! I have my life back."


"My menstrual cramps have always been out of control. I would miss school and work every month for 2 or 3 days doing nothing but laying in bed with a heating pad, overdosing on Midol, and crying my eyes out. I would be in so much pain. Once I matured and moved from seeing a pediatrician to a gynecologist 3 years ago my doctor prescribed me Naproxen for my extreme pain. For the most part it relieves me of all my pain, but every now and then (even with the naproxen) my period still hits me pretty hard but it is bearable."


"I have pulled my eyelashes and eyebrows since I was 12 years old-am now in my 50s. I recently tried the drug, Contrave (naltrexone and wellbutrin combo) , for weight loss and found that it got rid of my desire to pull. I take the recommended 4 pills/day but don't know how much naltrexone is in each pill.
I still have the urge to pull as my usual response to anxiety but the ruminations about pulling, what to pull, where to pull have been greatly reduced. When I do pull, the feeling is very different and now feels like what one would expect when ripping out eyelashes (ouch!). I would say that the "feel" of pulling is different-the drug interrupts the pleasure of pulling and I don't feel compelled to pull more. very interesting drug."


"I am in a study using Sprycel as INITIAL treatment for chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML). When first diagnosed with CML, my white blood cell (wbc) count was 19,000. I started taking Sprycel 50mg twice a day. On my 3 month follow-up, my wbc was 5,000 and my BCR-ABL was 0.001 (Almost complete remission). Have been there for the past year with very little side effects. Just occasional headache and mild skin outbreaks. I would highly recommend it to anyone with CML."


"Lexapro helped me a lot with CONSTANT anxiety. I had already tried Zoloft and Paxil, but Lexapro helped more than both combined. I still have a little anxiety, but this medicine has made my life bearable."


"I found that I had some warts over my vagina two months ago, they looked bad and big. I was scared and I started to use this cream. I didn't see any result at the first treatment and I didn't have any side effect, it was really discourage. So the second treatment, I used this cream with salicylic acid on my warts. It burned my vagina like a crazy when I was using the acid, but it works! I applied the acid 3 times a day and used this cream at night. The warts started getting small and after a month, and appeared some side effect like itching like a crazy at night but they were completely gone in a month ! And now, there are no any warts on my vagina and I'm watching will the warts come back in this 3 months."


"I just finished a package of Safyral yesterday, and so far I've had no weight gain, my acne has cleared up some, and my period came when it was supposed to. However, I have had spotting all through the first month, which the doctor said was normal so I have no complaints other than one really big one. While being on this pill I have had serious depression. I'm always moody, crying and sad. I am so sad that I have no appetite, no desire to go out, I'm never happy. In fact, I get raging angry sometimes and I can not control any of this. I am hoping that this side effect goes away soon."


"I started taking this on December 27th. Took it for almost 2 weeks.  Woke up first night with shakes and nausea and they got worse from there. Have been off of it for about 4 weeks and still having trouble with shakes, nausea and muscle cramps in my feet and legs. Doctor has given me anxiety medicine lorazepam and it helps but don't like being dependent on it. My OB doctor has put me on estrogen on top of that. Don't know what to do to get back to normal."


"After trying many more modern anti-depressants which I found uncongenial due to primary, or

side-effects, I tried Parnate.

From the initial dose I felt a lift in my mental state, & although I have had to increase the dosage to maintain this improvement, it is ceratainly worth the diatary restriction hassles.

The only bugbear is difficulty in getting to sleep, & having to take sleeping medication to cope,

 with the unwanted effects that come with using them.

Overall though, the Parnate has been most useful."


"I originally had the Nexplanon implant fitted 5 years ago, when I was 16. Shortly after, I started suffering with depression and body confidence issues and my interest in food disappeared all together. I was put on medication for this but more recently, I have started having issues such as constant bleeding with no breaks, acne, I have been placed on a stronger dose of medication for depression and anxiety for the second time as this has just gotten worse, migranes and muscle aches and pains! I would not reccomend this to any women as, for me, it's been more trouble than it's worth. Now it's been removed, I feel like myself again!"


"i've been taking them for 5 weeks i was on citalopram 20 mg which just stopped working. switched to venlafaxine 37.5mg for 2 weeks then 2 a day for another   2 weeks then 37.5mg 3 times a day, the good thing it as stopped racing thoughts i have no control over and more relaxed the negative im constant tired and sleeping my life away cant even lift the hoover anxiety is still there don't want to socialise or go out side 8 months now really thinking there is no hope iv tried so many others over the years and some make me speed around a talk so fast and anxiety was greater getting really tired of fighting this depression thing iv had it for good 12 years severe depression.psychiatrist said i wiull get worse before getting better."


"I was an Celexa until my doctor decided to switch me to Pristiq due to some unwanted side effects that Celexa brings. After a week of being on it I literally lost my mind. I became extremely suicidal. I was very hostile and irritable. I immediately went back to the doctor and he put me back on Celexa and I'm happy with it."


"My PSA was rising after RP to 0.59. Started radiation with Lupron. If you exercise really hard with lots of caffiene, no sugar in the morning and minimal sugar all day long with high quality food, then the effects of Lupron are minimal other than the muscle pain and some joint pain.

Sex life is about once a month. The more you exercise, the more likely you are able to have a sex life. After six months on Lupron I can still have sex.

I took Bicalutimide with my first shot. I highly recommend to avoid the hot flashes"


"I was constipated for 3 days, very uncomfortable, in pain, so I figured I would give this a try. It worked wonderful. I took the highest dose, 4 tbsp, about 3 hours later I finally pooped, then pooped 3 more times through the day. Needless to say I felt much better! I definitely recommend this, even for the worst constipation, it definitely cleans you out. Oh yeah, I bought the mint flavor, which isn't that bad, you just have to get past the chalkiness of it. Just shoot it down quick. I will be using this again for future problems, maybe try another flavor, I would imagine they are all probably chalky."


"I've been a half pack a day smoker for 20 yrs. I'm 36 now. I started Chantix a month ago and I smoked my last cigarette about a week in. I didn't even finish the whole cigarette, I didn't feel the desire to. My husband is a smoker, so I was afraid his smoking would tempt me but it didn't at all. The only side effect I experienced was nausea immediately after taking the pill and it lasted for about 30 min. I started taking the pill with food, and no more nausea. I've been sleeping like a baby too, an added bonus! Never had nightmares like others described. If it weren't for Chantix I'd still be smoking. This drug is a life saver!"


"I was on NuvaRing for a little for a year and I absolutely LOVED it! I had NO side effects at all. I was scared to have sex the first time with it in. But after, I asked my boyfriend if he had felt it and he said felt what? So no complaints with that either. I LOVED it!"


"All I know is that it works."


"I had cystic acne, although not much of my face is affected by it, but the area I do have it is extremely bad! .. I have just been put on a 6 month course of antibiotics and epiduo. I have only been using it for a week and like many of the reviews say, my skin has been very sore and even the mildest of wash/moisturisers still sting when applied. But I think I have found a solution!! .. When I apply the Marino badescu healing soothing mask after washing my face, I rinse that off and then apply epiduo, I have absolutely no sting at all !!! I would recommend people trying this! As far as wether it works or not I think it's far to early to say but I hope I'm one of the success stories!"


"Ambien does the trick. However, you build a tolerance fairly quickly. I also had many many weird experiences the 3 years I was on it. I stopped taking however, and now take Trazodone, but will likely switch back in a year or so."


"I had a cystic breakout before my wedding and my doctor prescribed me Solodyn. After a week they have all gone either completely away or almost barely there away. Love this stuff! I didn't experience any side effects."


"I was on Marlissa for 6 months . I originally started taking it because I had very heavy periods and I also became sexually active. Overall, it did its job. My periods became super light and it did protect me against pregnancy. However the side effects were terrible. I was sick to my stomach for the first couple days of a new pack every month, my cramps got worse instead of better, my mood would constantly change, and there would be random months where my face would totally break out. I just changed to Apri and so far it's been better."


"After no sleeping for several days, in my mayor maniac crisis ever, I started in Geodon. It's been magical. No side effects at all.  Couldn't recommend it better. Of course, is my experience."


"Well I liked it at first. But now am running to the doctor to get it removed. Headaches,acne,nausea and weight gain ,sometimes lost of appetite. Bitchy  mood swings... more depressed Got it 2/2015"


"I’ve been on saxenda for 2 weeks and 5 days and I’ve already lost 10 lbs.  I am on 1.8 dosage.  I have a doctor appointment next week and maybe he will increase the dose at that time. Also, I haven’t been exercising either. I’ve been averaging between 1000 to 1200 calories a day. My starting weight was 220 lbs. as of this morning I’m 210 lbs.  I’ve tried every weight loss program you can imagine and nothing has come close to this weight loss. I have a long way to go to get down to my goal weight. It will be interesting to see if this weight loss continues at this pace. I’m really hopeful.  I will update this post if I can find it again."


"My doctor started me off on 1mg 3 times/day and I kept trying less (with doctor permission) and am now down to .25 in afternoon and at bedtime with an additional .25 during night if needed - it works fine for me and minimal side effects."


"I had Mirena placed in January 2011. As soon as it was placed, I have not had my menstrual cycle. Between that and the fact that I didn't have to worry about taking it everyday, that was the only good thing I experienced with it. I had more than half of the side effects of Mirena, which included, but not limited to, depressed mood, migraines, back aches, swelling, weight gain, dizziness, sometimes painful intercourse. The list goes on. For me, the side effects out-weighed the effects."


"Worst bc pill ever. I've been on a few different pills and i've never had a bad reaction until i took this one. I was getting my period twice a month and had awful mood swings."


"I promised to come back and do a review of the medicine if it had worked for me. About a year ago I had constant panic attacks which eventually became fear to drive, fear to be at a restaurant, waking up and feeling that it would be my last day on this world. Doctor said I have anxiety disorder. After trying another medicine with no results started me on 0.5mg Sertraline. After a year I can honestly say that I am 98% "panic free". Huge relief within the first couple weeks but give it some time to experience the full medicine effect (couple months). Noticeable side effects: Sometimes I need to focus on remembering simple things, weight LOSS (at the beginning) now I'm normal again. "


"I have been on Pritiq for about 2 months now and it has been going pretty good. I will say that I went on a trip and forgot my medication and within the first 2 days I slept 20 hours straight and I had bad mood changes. When I came home I went right back on it and have had no problems since. I have no appetite and have lost about 15 - 20 pounds. It makes me feel much more awake. I am on the lowest dosage and with these results I have no desire to increase my dosage."


"I was addicted to heroin and saw no way out. I couldn't go a day without using, no matter who I stole from or who I lied too, I just needed my fix. I went to a 5 day detox that the state paid for and I got Suboxone. Within 30 minutes, I was out of bed, the vomiting stopped, the pain stopped, my anxiety decreased. It truly is a miracle that I can sit here today and have the option to use heroin, but choose not to. The only negative side effect I am currently dealing with is constipation."


"I have been on Brintellix for 8 months. It has been life changing for me. I feel it literally saved my life. I have been on more medicines than I can count over the past 15 yrs. I did have nausea pretty bad for the first couple weeks on Brintellix but taking the medicine at night with crackers and Sprite it was much better after about 2 weeks. Now here is the hopeless part... I have to go off the medicine due to severe side effects that I do not see others reporting. About 6 months into taking Brintellix (4 months on 10 mg and 5 months on 20 mg)I got severely sick with unexplainable internal bleeding and severe gastro problems.Thousands of dollars on medical testing and nothing found.2 days off better but mental disaster.terrible withdrawal"


"Cozaar brought down my blood pressure immediately without hurting my kidneys and without any side effects."


"I’ve had the Kyleena IUD for just over 3 months, (I have like no pain tolerance) it was incredible painful the day I got it inserted, on the way home I had to sit with the seat laid back and my feet on the dash to find a little comfort, ever since when my period come I cramp really badly starting a few days before, lasting thill the end of my period, I also spot for like a week after my period, my cramps are to a level now that sometimes I can’t move and I just wanna drop, I’ve got hold of my gyn to get it removed, I can’t do the pain anymore, I have PCOS and it’s more painful than my first period after 8 months without one, it’s almost as bad as cyst bursting on my ovaries pain wise."


"I usually do the 3 day moistat, but grabbed the monistat 1 day this time. NEVER AGAIN!!! Do NOT use this product. I fully support removing this product. Im super sick from the flu. I went to the doctor and was put on antibiotics. So I was smart and just picked up the monistat when i picked my antibiotics. I had woke up uncomfortable and knew it was time to use the monistat. That night, right before bed I used said product. As soon as used it, it started to burn. By morning, everywhere on my body it had touched i developed chemical burns. Went straight to the ER because of the pain and swelling. I was unable to uriate or defecate because of the swelling. I was completely swollen crack to crack, and red swelling down the inside of my legs!!!"


"I have been on Semprex-D for more years than I care to think about.  It is a very old medicine, but it works for me far better than any of the newer antihistamine/decongestants that have been recently introduced.  "


"I switched from Lo Loestrin Fe to Apri because I was getting married and wanted to ensure I was having a monthly period (no pregnancy scares for me, thanks). I didn't experience many side effects at first, but with my first period on the new pill came painful cramping and heavy bleeding. Mind you, I hadn't had a real period in about a year thanks to Lo Lo Fe, but that sort of pain was why I started birth control in the first place. I've been on it about four months now and have seen a significant decrease in my sex drive, which, hello, sucks (newlywed, remember?). I've also seen mood swings and nausea the last couple months as my body has been adjusting, and I'm just not about that life. Switching as soon as I can."


"Lowered my cholesterol to 121 without any side effects."


"Baclofen is a miracle for alcohol and addiction."


"Looking back, I think I've had anxiety and depression most of my life. When I started to have mood swings and also feel like crying almost every day, I finally decided to seek treatment. This was about 5 years ago. The generics for Welbutrin and Lexapro helped, but I still had many times when I was depressed and somewhat suicidal. My psychiatrist tried prescribing several add-on meds, but either they weren't effective or caused side effects like weight gain. I am now on 100 mg of lamotrigine, and I don't think I've ever felt better! I am cheerful, motivated and feel like myself, without anxiety or depression. Only side effect is that  I sometimes feel itchy on my scalp, arms or legs. No rash."


"Klonopin was prescribed to me when I first took my Risperdal. After a month and a half I stopped taking all my medication. When I was put back on Risperdal I wasn't put back on the Klonopin. That is when I found out that Klonopin is why I felt so good. I like it better than Ativan. If you ever need to stop recycling the same stressful thoughts that are killing you, Klonopin will help."


"Gave me my life back. The first thing I take in the morning and the last thing I take in the evening."


"I have tried other biological and nothing worked.  I started on the Otezla and it immediately started to see a difference.  I have Sjogrens Secondary with the dry mouth and dry eyes and the Otezla stopped those symptoms and I was able to come off that medicine.  My psoriasis is gone by 95 percent.  I use a topical for the spot on my elbow.  I occasionally have headaches and pain in my knuckles, but overall it is life changing for me."


"Side effects are horrible. Fatigue,dizziness,foggy head,aching muscles & burning toes."


"The first three days Bupropion worked like a miracle. I was very calm, my inner restlessness was completely gone. I had some side effects like a mild fever and stomach ache. But that was well worth the effects. The best and most surprising effect was that my Tics were reduced by roughly 90%. On the 4th day of my medication, however, I felt 0 effects from the medicine and I haven't felt anything since. We tried upping the dose to regain the amazing effects but this only made my depressed and gave me suicidal thoughts. My advice is, try this medicine but be careful. It can work as a charm, and it can turn out horrible."


"Been on this Lyrica 200mg for @ least 2 yrs I still have a lot of pain from having the disease of Fibromyalgia & Chronic pain along with arthritis they raised it up to the highest dose & still hurt very much & I agree with the lady above u do gain weight trying to hang in there! Hope they find something better for me & every one else Blessings to all "


"After being diagnosed with iriitable bowel syndrome with constipation, I was started on Bentyl 20mg up to 4 times a day. At first I was not happy with the tiredness so I only took twice daily, but now I take it 3-4 times a day as needed. Although it doesn't eliminate all of the cramping and gas pains, it does make a huge difference."


"I've been battling high blood pressure for 30  years and this medicine combined with Carvedilol seems to be working the best for me thus far. It's taken approximately 3 months in order to get the blood pressure under control. I was running around 180/90 and now measure 120/60 average. If you start this medicine be patient and give it time to work. I've experienced virtually no side effects so far....knock on wood."


"My personal experience with Iressa has been very good. The side effects of the drug were so much less than those of intravenous chemotherapy.

When I finished traditional chemotherapy in December 2002 I participated in the clinical trials.  I started taking Iressa in January 2003.

My last scan after traditional chemotherapy showed that the cancer was still growing.  My next scan, after taking Iressa for 90 days, showed marked improvement in my condition.  Each scan thereafter showed slow but detectable improvement.

It is now late May of 2009 and I'm still taking Iressa and still showing signs of improvement.  The side effects, while ever-present are far more tolerable than those of traditional chemotherapy."


"Terazosin controls my somewhat high blood pressure and moderately improves my benign prostatic hyperplasia symptoms at 5mg, 3X/day.  I have found that just missing one dose (after 8-10 hrs after last dose) reduces urinary flow rate, but still a bit above flow before taking this medicine.  I am not experiencing any significant side effects, unless I take terazosin in conjunction with muscle relaxant for arthritis pain in back and neck pain. Then I have experienced some dizziness and low blood pressure. I have read that it may take a couple of months before full effects on urinary symptoms occur.  I have been taking terazosin for about 1-1/2 months at this dosage with little difference in the past month in flow.
I previously tried doxazosin and tamsulosin with allergic side effects."


"I used Axiron at first and noticed an improvement but nothing explosive. I think the absorption was decreased as you put in your armpits and then have to put deodorant. T levels did not really go up. Switched to Testim and I have really noticed a huge difference. More energy, improved muscular definition (which was decreasing before treatment even though I am always active), sharper, much improved sex drive and mood swings are gone. Have not yet done a T level test with Testim, but I expect higher levels. I recommend that you really apply the gel on both shoulders (half tube on each) and rub it into the skin. This sure helps alleviate the stickiness to your shirts. The smell can be bothersome but what is the alternative? Low T?"


"Have been using it to treat Trigeminal Neuralgia, 10 mg at night, and it works great for keeping the pain away at night and to get a good nights sleep."


"I'm 4 years status post breast CA and doing well... no recurrence for my Stage IIIA.  I started taking tamoxifen, then my oncologist switched me to Femara.  I do have frequent hot flashes ((whew!) and joint and bone pain that worsens with being tired.  Overall, I am able to tolerate the medication, and my oncologist believes it is the treatment of choice for me.  The side effects of being without estrogen are worse than the Femara side effects.  I know the drug is working as having no estrogen produced results in atrophic vaginitis, decreased sex drive, and other female issues that are bothersome.  But, in the big picture of life, it's a small price to pay to be, and hopefully stay, cancer free.  I will continue to use Femara!"


"This medicine worked well in the beginning but I quickly built up a tolerance to it.It is now not working so well after a month.Now I am getting severe tightness in the chest a few times a day while still using it.Not only that,I am cramped up now all the time with severe thigh and lower leg  cramps shoulder spasms and neck terrible pain.The fatigue is crippling and intolerable. My life has become a misery.I will go back to the Dr. and ask to be put on something else.This is the cure?Ha!"


"I suffer from moderate, sometimes severe anxiety. General life stress, such as my job (bad bosses), my kids arguing over any & everything, etc...
I've been on Xanax (alprozolam) for about 2 years on & off. Recently I've started experiencing panic attacks with psychotic features (self-diagnosing here) and as soon as I take a .5mg Xanax tablet, I'm fine within 5-10 minutes. This little tablet has been a lifesaver for me."


"I have been on Avapro 150mgs for about 8 years and I love it. My blood pressure is always good and usually 110/72 so it works. I was on calcium channel blockers before and they did not control my hypertension. From day 1 Avapro worked with no side effects. I have recommended to others who had  problems and when their Doctor switched them to Avapro, and their blood pressure is now controlled. I love this. "


"Had a sinus infection and bronchitis. Dr. rx zithromiacin which got rid of my sinus infection, but not my bronchitis. Went back to the Dr. and he rx Levofloxacin 500 mg. After a couple of days my lungs were clear. No side effects Thank you Levofloxacin!!"


"I'm going to jump right into the fact that this medication is just not helpful, it takes away my personality, and has brought a lot of suicidal thoughts to mind. I am on 60 my capsule and the way it makes me feel is very empty. I don't feel like I have control of my thoughts and happiness"


"I love this medication as I really do not crave cigarettes.

I'm having severe sickness, headaches and a bad chest infection, but if it helps me then I'm sticking with it.   I know I am getting healthier everyday, at the doctors when I had my carbon monoxide test done, 4 weeks ago it was 22, today just 2.   Blood pressure is perfect, I will do the 3 months as I never want to be addicted to cigarettes again."


"I had about 3-years without a full night sleep. Once I started Xyrem, my sense of being tired was gone. I was also taking Provigil. Xyrem was used for the Cataplexy issue and the restless leg syndrome. The downside to Xyrem is that it caused Sleep Apnea, of which did not make my wife happy and after 2-months of using the mask and machine, it was not worth being on Xyrem. Also, it had interactions with other medications."


"I have taken Dalmane 15 mg. since I had breast cancer in 2008. Worked great getting to sleep and staying asleep. I continued using it since I had several surgeries in the past years. This year I wanted to stop taking it. I didn't know after 4-5 weeks you are hooked on them, they are that addictive.It took me almost 3 months to ween myself off them with my doctors help. Dropping the dose and using Benadryl on that night until I wasn't using them anymore. I would try another med. if I never they were do had to stop."


"I ocasionally use Tylenol rapid release during the day and recently developed cold and flu, so I decided to try Tylenol PM at night for better sleep. Make sure to read the drug interactions first, as I spent two restless nights with nervousness.  Many of my friends take this product, so I'll pass it on to them, but if you are on other medication, check the list of side effects."


"I've been on the drug for months, but I noticed the effects of it almost immediately. For the first time I can concentrate for long periods of time, and my motivation has never been better (although it's not always drastic). It has really messed with my appetite by making me not want to eat and getting full really quick, but I feel great and have lost a lot of weight! It hasn't changed my depressive thoughts, but I have way fewer break downs and my mood drops are not nearly as extreme. I love this drug."


"Was prescribed this for an upcoming colonoscopy and had to take two full bottles of it. A day apart.
It gave me a very bad headache and made me feel bloated . My system is slow anyway which is why I'm getting the procedure .
It definitely works but I didn't get very dramatic results with the first bottle . I don't think I will ever drink anything lemon or lime again for a while !"


"I have crps I was in a coma for 6 days and life support for two weeks I was on kidney diyalisis for 35 days and stayed in the hospital the entire time off of that and kidneys back to normal but my spinal cord swelled and leaked fluid so have severe nerve damage on left leg and foot I have trouble walking and had to learn how to again constant burning and electric shocking but this eases the pain the only thing I am worried about is I am 32 and this is a non curable condition over time I will build up a tolerance so be very careful with this medicine"


"I'm on my third week of my first month of Seasonique. Cons: Heavy breasts which comes and goes but the sensitive hurting nipples is what drives me crazy. It's been a bit better in this past week. The first couple of days I had really mild nausea but that's long gone.

Pros: My complexion cleared up significantly, my acne has severely decreased. Unlike with other month to month birth controls I don't feel bloated or heavy. My appetite has increased (this is good because I need to gain weight and previously had very bad eating habits)."


"This is for all the guys out there freaking out. So me and my friend had sex about a month ago and she had just got off her period a few days prior. The condom broke - We both instantly panicked and I ran to the store and bought Plan B for her, so she took it within 2 hours. The worst part of this whole situation was waiting. We waited 29 days. So guys it does work I know I'm saying just relax wont help (at least it didnt for me) but trust me not stressing will make things go so much smoother. Just be supportive and ride it out. It will end."


"Update: started week 3 a few days ago. I started at 215lb now at 207lb! No side affects besides constipation, but I take a stool softener everyday and have been able to over come that. Have been watching what I eat but not crazy strict by all means. I Eat way way less, I do not go back for seconds. I don't even finish what I put on my plate. I don't snack at all, from this stand point I would have to say Contrave was a good choice to make, I wasn't really sure about it because of all the reviews and the awful side effects but I don't have any."


"Prepare prep in advance adding 1/2 packet lemon crystal light and refrigerate.  When time comes to drink, pour into a cup with ice and drink with through a straw.  Never had any stomach cramps and actually only went to bathroom a couple of times the night before.  The next morning drank the second liter in same manner as before.  Still no cramps and went to the bathroom frequently until completely purged.  I would highly recommend."


"Provigil is different for everyone. Personally, I can begin to feel it working about 30 to 45 min. I take it as soon as I get out of bed so it's on an empty stomach. I eat after I get dressed so by the time I'm making breakfast I feel like I received a caffeine boost that will last about 8-10 hours.

If I'm having a hard time waking up, I have been known to take the medication and take a 15 min nap. I set my alarm  for 15-20 min. When I wake up again,  my head is clear, I feel refreshed and ready to burst out of bed. "


"So far I can only give it a rating of 1. I drank the first bottle with 16oz. of water at 5pm, followed by 32oz. of water. First BM just before 11pm. It's going to be a long night & I'm just praying it works as well as the Dr anticipated. Colonoscopy & Endoscopy tomorrow. I like some other ppl requested the Gatorade prep, but the Dr prefers this. Sleepless on Cape Cod, LOL."


"Ambien is something I have very mixed feelings about.
To be honest I was hooked on it the first time I took it.
It took me a year to realize this.
It is an extremely subtle dependency that develops, but eventually it will stop working. When it stopped working I started feeling like I didn't get quality sleep at night at all and was dizzy all the time. I think it has a very subtle withdrawal that many people might not understand.
Terrible, I will be up for 3 days straight at a time, it's been two months off of Ambien and I sleep worse now then I ever did before I had it.
My advice is take it EXACTLY as it's prescribed no long term."


Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

"I went on Beyaz 3 months ago and just finished the third pack. I was noticing that I was always tired, nauseous,  bloated, stomach pains, and eating all the time. I too thought I was in the early stages of pregnancy because of these symptoms. I started taking the pill because of horrible period cramps that would make me so sick and incapable of doing anything, it helped. Then I started getting really depressed out of nowhere, feeling sad for no reason, trapped in my own body and then that led to anxiety attacks and anxiety about when is the next time I will have this terrible feeling again. Because of that and not being able to sleep I am done with this pill! Thanks to everyone for sharing, I feel comforted to know I wasn't going crazy."


"Made the cough go away, two days later and zero hours of sleep. Give me the cough all day. Honestly this things make you feel like your on drugs. If you are trying to achieve a legal high that you can buy at the store this is for you.

STAY AWAY FROM THIS THING"


"Within 3 days of a 5 mg dose my husband was a different person with a zest for life and stopping his 'shuffle' walk to a brisk walking pace.  His mind is clear to tackle his Income Tax Return though his short term memory is still impaired but we can live with that."


"Brisdelle - SUCKS - Why prescribe a medication to help you with the hot flashes YET make you feel miserable (side effect)  HEADACHES, nausea, trembling eye, Ewwwww. Really... I rather go thru the hot flashes. BAD BAD medicine.  Also I was puking up."


"It was a clearly effective drug...I started feeling better the week of the first injection. However I had a very bizarre reaction involving a high, persistent fever for more than 3 days, swollen lymph nodes all over my body, hives, severe eye pain, and a dramatic drop in the number of white blood cells."


"My son took Miralax for days with no success. He hates suppositories so I gave him 1 Dulcolax pill around 8pm per directions.  I happened to look online and saw all these horrific reviews. I had a massive panic attack realizing what my son may be facing! Seriously, I had to take a xanax thinking about the horrible pain he was about to experience because of me carelessly giving him this medicine.  He is only 6 and small for his age and adults suffered incredibly from the same dosage he took. I made plans to be ready to take him to the hospital that night if he woke up in agony! Lo and behold, 1 hour later he had a large BM without incident and slept peacefully all night. Fine the next day. Zero pain/side effects. What a relief for us both..."


"I was diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in early October of 2015. My CD4 count was at 89 and my Viral Load up to 182,000/mL. I began taking Atripla on Nov. 10th 2015. I went in for my 6 week follow up on December 15th. After receiving my test results I was pleasantly surprised. My CD4 count had jumped to 394, and my Viral Load dropped to 2,185 - after only 6 weeks of treatment.

Another thing - I actually take my pill first thing in the morning when I wake up. With my schedule, it is difficult for me to take it on an empty stomach in the evenings. I'm more prone to adhere to the pill in the AM when my stomach is already empty. I use my phone with an alarm set for every morning as a fail safe."


"The taste was ghastly for me--so salty, bubbly, and fake limish but not in a good way.  But it was effective.  One bottle at 5 p.m. and one at 8 p.m. with lots of water after each.  I wasn't expecting to have to go all night so that was jarring.  Followed all of the doctor's instructions to a t because who wants to go through this again anytime soon.  Ten years ago the prep lasted longer so I thought starting the prep at 5 was an improvement, but anyone who can figure out how to deliver this efficient of a bowel prep with a pill and avoid having to down nasty tasting stuff like this should earn the appreciation of all of us and the Nobel prize in medecine.  The prep is the worst part of a colonscopy--ask anyone.  But they can save lives."


"I've been taking Zoloft for a little over a year. It has been very effective for controlling my symptoms (I have GAD). Now I'm able to concentrate on my college classes, and in general stopped feeling anxious about different events and situations (exams, trips far away, driving a car, etc).

I started with 12.5mg and took that each morning for 6 months or so, without side effects. Then it stopped working well (the minor, yet bothersome, anxiety episodes came back), so I increased the dose to 25mg, and now am on 37.5mg, and doing good so far.

Usually, I am sensitive to medications, so it was a nice surprise that Zoloft did not affect me negatively. Thanks to Zoloft, I feel like a different, more confident and more calm person now."


"I have been taking Saphris for about a month now. I started at 5mg at night and now up to 10mg. Helps me fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. First few days I had rough mornings but none since. The taste is awful. I use the black cherry but maybe I will try the sweet tart trick I have learned about. I also take 60mg Celexa and 0.5mg of Klonopin (twice a day for this one) every day. I am bipolar and have depression and since being on Saphris everyone has noticed a big change in my moods. Racing thoughts are a hell of a lot better too! Side effects: constipation, very gassy, bloated stomach, loss of taste, and sore and numb tongue. Hopefully my body will adjust but if not I think the pros out way the cons."


"I had been suffering with chronic pain for years.  Finally, a friend pointed out to me how depressed I was most of the time.  I suppose I have been suffering from some sort of depression most of my life, but just accepted the feelings as normal or just my personality in general.  Finally I found a pain specialist who put me on a very effective combination of meds, including Cymbalta.  Along with morphine and percocet it has worked wonders for me.  I seem to be as good now as I could ever imagine.  Bouts of depression are very mild and far between each other.  My pain is still there but mild enough to not effect my outlook on life.  The only warning I have about taking Cymbalta is to make sure you don't run out.  Missing few days is a horror"


"Pros- if taking single 4.2mg film a day u get 28 days for free with card... you can talk at work with it in... overall better absorption, leaving you feeling overall better with less drugs... less constipation... no need to cut into sections as one patch last most of day and through the night... Cons- don't laugh or smile real big with it in because it has tendency to stick to your teeth if you do so... long dissolve time (45 min compared to about 15 with the tabs I was on) And for some reason I feel in the morning time after a full nights sleep like it doesn't do as well a job than the tabs. Could have something to do with absorption and it peeking at 2 hours after taken then by morning you feel icky and need to take another."


"The thing about cold sore virus is that they mutate very quickly. That means, they evolve quickly and thus will be able to fight off the cream. Therefore, everytime another cold sore appears, it is better to use a different cream that you have not used before. Or apply manuka honey on it, it will help lessen the itchiness, and may speed up healing time."


"Love this medicine, no headaches."


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"Prepping for a colonoisipy tomorrow morning. First batch down. Actually taste like Murphys Oil Soap. Been an hour and fifteen minutes so far... Haven't been to the loo as of yet. Okay wait a minute... Better go now. Yea the river is flowing. No cramps though. This stuff is no joke. I hope this isn't too graphic. I just hope that the colonoisipy is as easy."


"Terrible. My girlfriend does not want to have sex at all (which she did before, very often) and she is not even nice anymore, and she is constantly tired. This is the worst thing ever made. The whole point of this birth control is to just make the woman be such a B***H that nobody would even want to get her pregnant. Sorry, just being honest."


"I had intense pain and limp as a result of  the pain on my swollen left big Toe. It was  diagnosed to be gout. I tried couple of medicines to cool the pain but in vain.  I bumped into a friend whom I told of my pain being due to gout. He immediately told me his issues with gout far worst than I have. but he put his praise on this (Ketoprofen(Ketonal) medicine prescribe for him  in Kosovo, that made him fell better by just the first tab 100mg (he is over 50 year though). I went and got a prescription and took the first tab of 100mg from him at 19:00 (I am 48yrs), it is a miracle, next morning I wanted to challenge Usain Bolt for 100meter race :) I am following the prescribe dosage now from. "


"I have been on Diazide for 38 yrs. My drugs store told me they couldn't get the meds. anymore, so I got a prescription for Maxide!!!, I took one dose and I got very sick and weak. I did not take another one.  I got online found another Drug Store, ask them if they carried Diazide in the Phrma. He said YES. I got my doctor to write me another script. I drove 35 miles and got my Diazide. (Mail order now)"


"My doctor had me taking this twice a day for 7 days. I'm on day 5 and have experienced dry mouth (from not wanting to drink), a few horrible headaches (possibly from not being able to drink so dehydration) and periods of fatigue. Today I worked out and got extremely sick which never happens so some advice would be to not do a lot of exercise while on this. It's really not horrible though. Definitely worth the side effects since my symptoms were so unpleasant. My doctor also told me not to drink on it."


"As of today, it's two weeks since I started taking Benicar 40/12.5mg.  Wow, what an experience.  I don't take any other medicines for ANYTHING.  I do take vitamins and supplements. My blood pressure now is so great that it helps me deal with the side effects better. I have lightheadedness, spontaneous increase in heart beats, light muscle aches all of these I didn't have before taking Benicar.  It took at least a week and a half for my system to adjust.  I'll continue on with it and hopefully after significant weight loss I will come off altogether.  Until then, I'll take the 123/75 blood pressure any day!"


"I'm ADD and Bipolar.  Strattera has helped give me a laser like focus in the morning.  If I don't get enough sleep I can't stay awake (it seems to cause drowsiness) but if I am well rested, I am on task.  The only negative is as the day wears on, it seems to lose effectiveness.  I could use another dose by 3pm.  I am thirsty all the time, dry mouth and not very hungry. I'm on my 2nd month and seeing how it goes. I've tried Adderall that made me way too nervous and Effexor which didn't do enough."


"I take 0.5 mg xanax as needed, which I have been on for a few months. I suffer PTSD panic attacks and xanax is the only thing that helps. I don't always need it and can go weeks without needing to take one."


"In my 25 years of being put on various medications, this is--by far--the best.  I suffered from anxiety and PTSD, which (of course) would lead to depression.  I'd contend with crying spells and outbursts of anger.  The first few days of taking 75 mg/day, I did have some side effects (such as racing thoughts, sleeplessness, etc.), but my body adjusted quickly.  I now wake up every day feeling more hopeful, and with ZERO crying spells.  I am still ME, and never feel like a zombie.  I am still aware of my surroundings and what annoys me, yes, but my RECOVERY from processing those things is much faster, and I bounce right back.  In other words, my perspective of things is normalized, and my days aren't ruined.  Wonderful stuff!"


"I was put on this BC because my periods were incredibly long, 25 days. I didn't gain weight, but I noticed on it I felt hungry all the time and had cravings for fatty foods. But I have charlie horses no matter how many banana's I eat or water I drink (And I eat a banana every day and drink about 100oz of water a day). The mood swings are terrible. I never want to do anything, I have no motivation, getting out of bed is a challenge, the bouts of crying. I'm irritable all the time. I'm frustrated about everything.  I go to the doctor next week and asking to be switched to something else. Also my periods are horrible still after 3 months Ultra tampons every hour and horrible pains in abdomen."


"I suffered acne for years, they put me on every medication possible and refused to let me on Accutane for years until it was last resort. I contemplated going on it but enough was enough. I was sick of spots that returned despite rubbing Benzoyl Peroxide on my face which stained anything it touched, Salicyclic Acid which burned my face and taking prescribed pills for 7 years.

I took Accutane and the only side effects I got were dry skin, heavy nose bleeds and the occasional down.

To keep it short it worked like magic and fixed my insecurity and confidence issues, I can now look people in the eyes when I talk and look at myself in the mirror without feeling bad. If you're thinking about it, don't hesitate. It WILL help you."


"One week and a half and so far so good - takes me down several notches for anxiety, which is good! I've had OCD for over 35 years and it's going to be v hard to break - it may be helping a smidge?"


"My insurance company force-switched me to this birth control. At almost 25 years old, I'm experiencing worse acne than I ever have before in my life. I'm also experiencing headaches and weight gain. Terrible experience with Blisovi."


"Insomnia, nausea"


"My husband and I was in the heat of the moment and we slipped up he came inside me but when I felt it I pushed him off. We already have two children and at the moment can't afford another child with me joining the military it's just impossible at the moment. The next day in the afternoon so approximately 17 hours later I went out and bought the generic version of plan B (the cashier assured me it works the same) for $43 that's including tax. I felt fine after taking it the next day I felt bloated but I knew that was a side affect I just slept it off. Day 3 I didn't feel too well but I figured it was the pill taking its course. It's been a week and a half now and I just started my period 10 days early which is another side affect. Works!"


"IT BURNS! Picked monistat 1 out figuring It would get rid of my symptoms faster than monistat 3 and 7 but it only made it worse.
Took it around 11pm and by 4am my vag was BURNING! So uncomfortable I couldn't take it! Boyfriend found me in the shower trying to cool it off with a washcloth. Didn't even use the cream because reviews said it only made things worse.
Ended up going to urgent care to get Diflucan just for some relief! I asked the pharmacist when to expect the burning to stop and he said it could be up to two days and recommended only taking 3 or 7 day monistat next time. Why do they even make one day if it only causes more of a mess?? Save your money and stress and get the Diflucan!"


"I was diagnosed with pleurisy yesterday  - intense pain on inhalation/yawning/coughing etc - in fact anything that involved inflating the lungs felt like I was being stabbed in the side.  Was prescribed Dicloflex (Diclofenac sodium in UK) in 3 x 50mg tablets  a day. Didn't seem to make a lot of difference the first day, so I continued using Paracetamol codeine for pain relief. Today I've been a lot more comfortable - it seems like it took three doses to get started. I was even able to yawn earlier and I spent a little time sleeping lying down this morning - both of which would've been impossible yesterday."


"Hi. I was perscribed Tramadol following a serious motorcycle accident (max dose 400mg daily). FOR ME, this was/is the ONLY effective pain killer. Without it I would have struggled with my recovery. However, please, please, please do not underestimate the difficulties associated with coming off the drug. Withdrawal symptoms are horrible. Whilst I am still recovering from the accident (18 months ago) I don't need pain relief anymore. Unfortunately, I have found that my most difficult challenge to date is to come off the tramadol. Over the last 6 months I have gradually reduced the dose - now down to 100mg daily. I reckon it's going to take me another 6 months to come of it. "


"I started the medication in Jan 2015. I have 2 kids, so I wanted to ease of not taking a pill everyday without having an IUD. This seemed like the perfect solution. Over the past year I did experience decreased sex drive, fatigue, increase in anxiety and weight gain. I have NEVER had a problem with my weight before and I consistently work out and counted my calories. I was even training for a half marathon and still gained weight. In one year I gained about 12-15 lbs.  I took the Nuvaring out about 2 months ago and I have noticed a difference in my attitude and the weight gain stopped. However, it has been very difficult to get the weight off. It was definitely simple and easy to use, just not for everyone."


"I decided to give this pill a try and I honestly HATE it. I have been on it for 10 months and the only thing that was nice AT FIRST was not having a period. My periods stopped once I started taking the pill and I haven't had one since. I used to breakout a lot a few years ago but once I got my first bc pill which was a combined pill I almost never broke out. Since I've been on Lyza I don't think I have gone more than 1-2 days at a time without breaking out. I'll finally get it cleared up for one day and then boom the next day painful zits pop up. I've had enough and I can't wait to get off this pill and go back to a combined pill."


"I was diagnosed with ADHD, this year, at age 20 as a Sophomore in college.  Vyvanse is the first and only medication I have ever taken to treat my ADHD. Pre Vyvanse, I had a cumulative 3.5 gpa in my first two semesters of college.  Post Vyvanse after 1 semester of taking it, I got a 3.62 GPA. While my GPA didn't increase tremendously, I did notice that I could pay attention in class a lot better and that I was learning a lot more. On Vyvanse, I can easily put 12 hours in the library if needed and be way more organized. I recently obtained an internship for Xmas break, and I wouldn't be able to work 60+ hours behind a desk per week without it. Vyvanse has made a difference in my life."


"My vagina feels like it's on fire! It's 15 minutes after I inserted the medication. I feel as if there is a blowtorch under my self. The itching is horrendous! Like 2,000,000 fire ants are down there. It's driving me insane! How can you fall asleep with this pain!"


"I recently switched from Yasmin to Gianvi by accident (I thought I was on Yaz instead of Yasmin and asked my doctor for the wrong pill). After reading reviews of Gianvi, I was really scared to start taking it. Many reviews mentioned increased acne, weight gain, mood swings and heavy periods. I have been taking Gianvi for 4 months now and have had no negative side effects. I have no acne, I lost 5 pounds, my periods last only 3 days and are very light and I have had no problems with my mood. I actually feel better than I did on Yasmin. Each pill works differently for each person and there are people with positive experiences with Gianvi."


"Never again. It worked during my cruise however since removing the patch I've been suffering from dizziness, nausea and vomiting. I cannot keep my balance. I have been out of work for 3days."


"I was prescribed Bactrim for a very painful UTI that I could not flush out naturally with water and cranberry. My UTI pain subsided after about 5 hours of the first dose of Bactrim which is great. However, the side effects are not so pleasant. I have had chills, mild diarrhea, vivid nightmares/dreams and extreme migraines. I am on day 3 of a 7 day prescription, but I am contemplating stopping after day 4 or 5 if the side effects continue. The side effects are still not as bad as the UTI pain!"


"I have faithfully taken 4 Lialda 1.2mg  everyday for 8 years. I tried all medicines such Asacol, 6-mp, etc. and had to discontinue due to side effects. I also use the Rowasa enemas/suppositories temporarily and when stopped, the rectal bleeding starts again and worsen everyday. I have never been in remission with Lialda. I started the Uceris on 12/04/14 and I felt better than I had ever felt since the diagnosis in 2003. Two weeks into Uceris, legs and ankles swelling. Continued Uceris and praying swelling was temporary, Then had shortness of breath and fluid buildup in my chest. The swelling was unbearable. I stopped the Uceris; swelling subsided in 5 days. I do not want Remicade or Humira due to side effects. Why Lialda; no remission for 8 yrs."


"I suffer from bad urticaria/hives and the anti histamines the doctor prescribed did next to nothing. Prescribed Prednisone, almost instant relief, the only drawback is I stay awake longer, require less sleep, but I'm not tired so no biggy, just wish I had been prescribed this a long time ago. I only take 1 or 2 when the hives are really bad, about once every 2 or 3 weeks."


"Having had extremely dark facial hair all my life and having tried just about everything on the market, I decided to give vaniqa a go. I was so unbelievably surprised to see a noticeable difference within 3 weeks! My hair growth had slowed down and some hair follicles looked faint compared to before. I've now been using it for 6 months and can honestly say that it's the best thing I've ever tried. From having to remove my facial hair every 3rd day, I can now go 2 full weeks without having to remove it. This has made me so much more confident about my face. I no longer feel like people are staring at my facial hair when talking to me. The hair growth has not only slowed down but in some areas, it hasn't come back. A God send!"


"I'm using doxycycline under my doctor suggestion and its working for me..really works! It has stopped my acne. I do notice that my skin even more glowing and radiant."


"When I first looked at the reviews for Rozex I was terrified because so many of them said it made their condition worse until someone reminded me that happy people don't usually write reviews. So I wanted to write a good one. I have acne rosacea so about 5 minutes after I would take a sip of red wine I would break out in huge bumps that last for weeks. I'm a 20yr old in Ireland, so obviously the idea of never drinking again was troubling, but so was the thought of having horrible acne after so many years of nice skin. I started rozex a few months ago and the effects came in semi-slowly (maybe a month or two) but now it works amazingly. I don't even worry about it anymore. I can go on a huge night out and wake up with great skin."


"I have been on venlafaxing for over a year now and I have lost weight I feel awesome  but I did take 2 years of extensive counseling like private sessions and group counseling. I was active in all the events also like bowling, ceramics, exercise classes, picnics and even trips to places like the zoo. All this was in a group sometimes coed and sometimes just the women's group. All this was funded through the state of Az. I even went through Hep-C treatment for the 4th time. I attribute all this to getting through treatment with a more positive frame of mind and the Hep-C is gone!"


"I took gianvi, the generic of Yaz for two months. I had some breakthrough bleeding and cramps near my original start date, and still bad cramps during the sugar pills.

My acne cleared up big time. But I started getting melasma (dark spots) on my cheeks, especially near my eyes.

No weight gain.

Huge, huge decrease in libido.

Currently trying to find something else."


"I started Qysmia 3 days ago and I am down 3.2 lbs. The only side effect I have is dry mouth which is great because it makes me drink water all day long. I am not exercising just using my fitness pal and following a 1200 calorie diet."


"Was on Tekturna for many years. Switched to Valsartan because my numbers were creeping up. Used to cough on Tekturna a lot. No more. I'm 116/65 now and my wife is also very pleased with the fact that there are no negative side effects that would impact her enjoyment of life."


"I have Stage 5 CRPS and have been taking 75MG of Nortriptyline (Generic for Pamelor) at bedtime for a few years now. I feel that I have been taking it long enough to say for sure that it helps with my treatment. I recommend this drug, but everyone is different and we all respond to medication differently, I hope Nortriptyline give's you the same hope in your treatment that it has given me."


"Having tried the everything over the counter, the 'Z-drugs' which had no effect, seroquel which left me in a constant daydreaming state with terrible hangovers and not wanting to take more benzos I asked to try hydroxzyine since its essentially an allergy pill. I suffer from a slew of anxiety disorders and I would normal toss and turn in bed for 3-5 hours before getting a couple hours of sleep. But taking 100mg of hydroxyzine when I brush my teeth, by the time I'm in bed I can fall asleep in under 15 minutes. Its subtle anxiolytic effect and sedation is a perfect combination which allows me to feel I am falling asleep instead of being knocked unconscious. I wake up refreshed with no hangovers consistently."


"I am a 70 year old male who suffers from Actinick Keratosis from exposure to the harsh rays of the sun. Efudex is a fantastic product. Does exactly what is claimed. Make sure that you wash your hands completely after each application. Do not get it on your lips or you will experience great discomfort, (cracked and bleeding lips). Once you have completed the process (twice a day for 21 days), use Hydroval Cream 0.2% to assist in the healing process (works great)."


"I love Unisom Sleep Gels. I can't go to sleep and then can't stay asleep. This has fixed that with no grogginess next morning, no matter if you sleep 4 or 5 hours or 8 or 9 hours and feel the same. No hallucinations or anything. Best yet it's over the counter and cheap."


"I am 20 years old, and this is the first BC i have been on. I started this pill to regulate my period, my Gyno said it would help and this pill has minimum side effects. I started this pill the second day of my period because it was a sunday (that's what my gyno told me to do) Any way i have been on it for a month now and i am still bleeding every day like i am on my second day of my period (which is my heaviest day). I have very bad crampscramps, loss of appetite, and lowered my sex drive tremendously. I am married, so that is a very inconvenient. I honestly hate this pill because when i called my gyno, they said give it 3 months and thats its normal, which i dont believe."


"After rashes,  pain, nausea, and elevated liver enzymes on Remicade, then Humira, the doc switched me to Orencia.  Felt very tired the evening of the loading dose, but not ill.  Now I feel better than I have felt in 4 years!  LOVE this stuff!"


"Zomig gave me my life back! It's the only medicine that has worked for my migraines and 99% of the time gets rid of them. I still occasionally have an all day throwing up migraine but normally that's if I've woken up with a bad one. Only side effects I've noticed are in the last couple of years I tend to get a cold sore a couple of days after taking the tablets. Asked the doctor but he'd never heard of that before so I put it down to general low resistance. Only problem is I tend to put off taking the tablets because I don't want the cold sores but general analgesics really have no effect and tend to cause stomach upsets."


"My experience with the DEPO shot was horrible. I started off the first year on the pill and it was okay but it wasn't helping my bleeding at all and I was tired of taking the pill every day. I started the shot in September and the first two months were fine, I didn't bleed at all but when I tell you I had major mood swings it was terrifying. I would be depressed or really angry for about a week until it calmed down a little. I took the second shot thinking my body would start getting used to it and balancing everything out and the same thing happened again but I started to get more stomach pains and migraines. Now I just found out I have a tumor behind my eye! Thanks a lot DEPO"


"This is the absolute WORSE birth control to get. I've had mine for about two years now and I've gain SO much weight. I went from 115 pounds to 175 in two years. I have never gained so much weight or been so depressed in my life. I cant say it doesn't work. But if you dont want headaches everyday, have fatigue everyday, gain so much weight and ECT do not get it. I just hope this weight comes off when I get it taken out."


"I take it to help me stay asleep at night. It's done well. I just started it 4 days ago. Last night I was eating and almost choked cause I couldn't swallow. Has anyone else had any problems swallowing?"


"Diagnosed with Carpel Tunnel Syndrome, my physician prescribed two Vicodin a day for pain relief.  For the first couple of days I was drowsy after the noon tablet but now my body seems to have acclimated itself to the drug and I'm no longer drowsy, and I'm reasonably pain free.  It isn't perfect, but I gave it an eight out of a possible ten!  I don't expect to be on it long enough to worry about addiction."


"I have previously tried Yaz which I quit after becoming emotional. My doctor switched me to another brand (which worked fine-no emotional drawbacks) but had to switch me due to my student care card. Then I was switched to Lessina. I had never been so emotional and depressed in my entire life. Additionally my skin became unmanageable, I started having massive headaches, I couldn't focus because of exhaustion (I slept 15 hours two days in a row and previously had a normal sleeping pattern) and I was so weak that getting out of bed became a task. I am now on a different birth control pill and am experiencing none of these symptoms."


"I'm 18 years old, I started taking the pill about a month ago.  At first, due to the sudden change of hormones, I had a horrible breakout of acne on my face, and I was very emotional and bitter at first.  But my first period since being on it was much shorter than my usual periods.  Normally my periods last a full week, but this one only lasted about 3-4 days or so.  So right away my period got lighter with tolerable and few cramps, as opposed to my normal constant excruciatingly painful cramps that would sentence me to a day or two on the couch with a hot water bottle and some Aleve. My face has cleared since and my emotions are back to normal. I definitely recommend this pill!"


"After having my gall bladder removed, I suffered for a year with problems, stomach and bowel, mucus stools, diarrhea, and fat tolerance, I was given this medicine recently, and it has worked wonders, all my symptoms have gone apart from the fat intolerance which I don't mind because who wants to eat high in fat foods anyway, I can also add that after having a sachet I feel full for a long time, so I would have the sachet after a meal otherwise I would have to go without."


"Don't bother wasting your time with Euflexxa. I have been diagnosed with moderate osteoarthritis and Euflexxa only made my condition worse. Now I am stuck with a sore back, I can hardly bend over, my limbs have no flexibility and are sore as heck. I don't get it. The treatment did not even come close to doing what is was described as. My doctor told me that the fluid only stays in your knee about two days and then it is gone. It is not described that way on the Euflexxa web site. It says it hardens into a gel then forms a cushion between your bones. My experience is that this is NOT true. And how much am I paying for this ??? Don't bother spending your money on Euflexxa. Your money is better spent on a partial or full knee replacement."


"I've been constipated over a week. A friend recommended Dulcalax.  I took two tablets with several glasses of water and about 2 to 3 hours later,  I felt a normal urge to go to the bathroom and did.  I've read reviews on here about terrible cramps. I had none. Will use again, if needed. Maybe drinking a lot of water helps."


"This has been the ONLY thing I found to help my out of control hot flashes, nightsweats, etc. It really took the edge off and allows me to cope with menopause. There were times when I just wanted to die and this saved my life. But give it time. It probably took about 2-4 weeks of daily use before I noticed a lessening of my symptoms. Hang in there. It works."


"I was using the Nuva ring after a tubal ligation to control my periods. They had been really heavy and it was great at doing that. 2 yrs in I had a pulmonary embolism and nearly died. Something I now realise was probably from the Nuva ring. Massive class action in the US over this. I didn't realise at the time. I went of it 3 months ago and have not regretted it at all. Libido returned to normal after so long. My husband was beginning to get annoyed. Not only that just feels better during sex without it."


"I have had lots of energy and felt good until recently. My PSA initially went from 66 to 0.1, after 20 months it has started to rise, now it is 0.8 The medicine was easy to take.  I did have a decrease in bone thickness. My bones have now

shown and increase in mets."


"After only a few days I was surprised to find that I was easily able to make a smart conscious decision about what I would eat and how much. The "voice" in my mind that would push me to do just about anything to get my hands on huge amounts of really crappy food was GONE. Here's the catch: some other reviews say that people felt more hungry. Well that's just mild nausea, like slight morning sickness where you feel like food will fix the sick feeling. Drinking lots of water should help with a lot of the side effects. Lost 8lbs in 2 1/2 weeks. This medicine works by turning off the "pleasure" of eating so you can eat for nourishment only. This is why you might feel full so fast, it shouldn't take that much for a human to be satiated."


"I was on day 2 of a doozy of a migraine and ended up at urgent care. I have idiopathic intracranial hypertension which causes pretty much constant head pain, but had been non symptomatic for over a year.  Up until today I would maybe get 1 migraine a month and taking Excedrin migraine would stop it in its tracks. This time it did nothing.  My migraine was still going strong at 36 hours. A shot of Toradol in one hip and Imitrex in the other and I feel like a different person! Better within the hour!  I would give it a ten but as others have mentioned, it was pretty darn painful when injected! Definitely a burning/stinging sensation for about 20 minutes. This was my first experience with both of these medicines but I am amazed!"


"The things that bothered me before Prozac were greatly enhanced once I was on Prozac. If a normal panic attack was a 5 out of 10 before Prozac, then after, they were 100. My thoughts became very irrational as well as a sense of overwhelming doom. I have been off the meds for three days and I am just starting to settle some."


"Just started tikosyn at 125 mcg twice daily. Rythym is ok but heart rate is elevated and changes suddenly. Also have tightness in the chest."


"This medication has improved my quality of life!!! I feel so much better when I take this medication.  My pain is down to a 3 from being a 10. Now if I can find a doctor to prescribe it for me, my life would be so much happier. Not having to suffer everyday....I wish."


"Scheduled for Colonoscopy in the am.  Taste was horrible!  I informed the outpatient nurse that the directions on Suprep stated to do divided doses (that would mean taking a dose the morning of the procedure).  She told me absolutely not and to do both bottles tonight.  I did them back to back.  I did notice severe chills (and still have them) and had no clue what this was from until stumbling upon this site.  I went to the bathroom approximately 12 times and I am running clear now after 5.5 hours.  I hope I am clean as have been severely constipated for 2 months but did have some dark water and now clear.  I gave this product a 5 out of 10 because of the taste but hey, none of the prep taste great!"


"I will say this for the people in the back, "THIS PILL WILL MAKE YOU HATE YOURSELF."  I started taking Junel because my period lasted for 14 days.  With Junel I as able to get down to 4-6 days and it has been fantastic.  I recently decided to stop taking it because it makes my anxiety a monster that I or my wife do not want to face.  I am emotionally and mentally all over the place.  My wife was previously on Junel and not only did it make her anxiety fly through the roof, but deep dark thoughts do float around in some women who take Junel.  I would advise extreme caution when taking hormones.  It can make you a very unhappy person."


"This is my 3rd month on BC but recently was switched to blistovi and am in the 3rd week of my first pack. I've started experiencing spotting today, which lead me to this website. I am terrified of everyone's own experiences and even only being 3 weeks in I can relate a lot! Before I started I was a very active person who loved going to the gym and working out, but lately I have not had the energy or enthusiasm to get up and go. I've found myself sleeping a lot during the day and feeling exhausted even after 10+ hours of sleep. I really didn't think anything of it but now it makes total sense! I just picked up my next months pack but I'm immediately calling my doctor to change to a new one!"


"I've been on this pill for the past 8 years. I absolutely love it! After having tried 2 different types of birth control pills before I found this one. This is the one for me, it cleared up my acne within a month of taking it, I've had no weight gain or weight loss, no headaches. Normal cramps and a shorter period (4-5 days)."


"I have been on Celexa for about 4 months now. I was diagnosed with depression when I was 13 (hereditary). At first my mother had me go to therapy for help. The therapy helped me figure myself out but didn't help me with my depression. I switched doctors and my new doctor prescribed me Celexa. It helped me considerably with my depression and my anxiety and stress problems. I take a small dose at night along with a herbal supplement to help me sleep. I don't feel hopeless or "boxed" anymore. I really like this medication and I plan to stick with it for a while."


"Excellent. Depression lifted fast. Stabilizes my mood very well, as a bonus I spontaneously los 55 lbs! All that weight came from Seroquel and Zyprexa.
Con, has a negative effect on sleep, I need melatonin to be able to sleep. Also my blood pressure is suddenly a lot lower, 102/63 causing some light headedness during the day.

It's however the first med that is able to stabilize my mood very well with very acceptable side effects."


"I've been on the birth control patch for over a year now, I love it! never had really bad side effects , my periods would come on time , never had problems with the patch coming off. There are however some side effects I didn't know about, spotting in between periods, feeling nausea , headaches , etc. But all in all I love the patch! not planning on getting pregnant anytime soon!"


"I used to always use monistat for a yeast infection and never had a single problem with it, but the last year or two I've had horrible burning and itching reaction to it and I have no idea why. I started using a day 7 yesterday and I'm on the 2nd night trying to get through it."


"This is my 3rd birth control pill. I've always had long periods (7-9 days) and after my last pill gave me mood swings, NO sex drive, and still long periods with spotting between periods; this pill has fixed all that. My periods are barely 3 days and I have no spotting between periods, which is the best part. Well, that and the fact that it works to prevent pregnancy in 2 ways."


"I was given Toradol via IV in the ER to relieve pain from kidney stone attack and it worked wonders for me! It made the pain go away completely within about 20 minutes and didn't make me feel doped up or sick to my stomach. I also didn't experience any side effects from it."


"This medicine is okay. It does help the problem I have--inflammation of the eye....but I find that it works rather slow for that. I would like faster results. It takes several days to work, and while that may not sound like a long time, when you are used to wearing contacts everyday, having to do eye drops for a week and wearing glasses gets annoying after 3 days. Call me spoiled by contacts, I would just like relief a little faster.
Good medicine-does work and does what it's supposed to, just takes time."


"I've been on Deplin for 20 days now, along with Zoloft.  I had great success with Cymbalta, but it messed badly with my blood pressure (going from 112/65 to 175/100) so I had to go off it.  I was put on Zoloft as a stop gap, but have tried it in the past without much success, as with all the others.  They say it can take 4-6 weeks before Deplin has its full effect.  I'm still hopeful, but I do so wish I'd seen the overnight change like others. "


"My overall experience with this birth control was terrible. I had a false pregnancy and was moody and over emotional. The only 2 things good about this pill was it did keep my skin clear and my periods were very light. But with the weight gain/false pregnancy thing my obgyn said the hormones in this pill were too high for my system. She switched me to an ultra low dose and the bloating was gone in no time."


"Made me want to try suicide"


"I've been on and off Prozac for the last few years. I didn't think it was working, but after I started taking mental notes, I realized that I was doing much better on it. I have been dealing with chronic anxiety and PTSD which has, in turn, led me into depression. Based on my experience, I think it's important to note that depression lifting is not like flipping a switch. It takes time for the medicine to work. Now that I've been taking it routinely and not missing a dose, I've noticed that my "baseline" mood is MUCH better. It happens subtly like a thick fog slowly lifting. I understand that it doesn't work for everyone, but if you're not having side effects and you've only been on it for a short time, be patient and give it a chance."


"First time on Humira was like a miracle, my arthritis was minimal & my psoriasis too but I felt "finally a cure" and it cleared everything up.  After taking Humira for 2 yrs I missed 1 month of shots (had it in the freezer by mistake).  I thought it'll be okay however, my psoriasis came back worse than ever.  I went back on Humira hoping everything will clear again and it hasn't so now I'm in a limbo again should I stay or should I stop.  Has anyone experience this and if so what have you done?  PLEASE HELP."


"The price of cialis has almost doubled. Can someone explain this?
In 2014, 8 20mg pills was $275. July of 2015 for 10 pills 20mg it cost $455."


"I'm been having migraines since the age of 16 so for 31 years now.  Most of my migraines are menstrual but I also have them throughout the month also.  Frova takes care of them 8 out of 10 times but it does take a while for the effect to kick in - well over an hour even two sometimes.  It's the best medication so far.  Have been of Imitrex, Maxalt, Relpax, Fiorinal, etc.  Frova works best.  If only I could find something that works 100% of the time, I would be in heaven/normal.  I always have to take Frova with 2 Advils though."


"The best! No nighttime anxiety like on Concerta ,feel stable and able to think and be organized a good 10-12 hours . Also acts as an anti anxiety and anti depressant for me."


"Began 10mg daily. First day was difficult. Severe mood swings, heightened anxiety, baseless anger, etc. Advise anyone beginning this to 1) begin on a day off and 2) have someone around to keep an eye on you. That ended at the second day, when I only took half-pills. Now that I am a week in, taking the full 10mg and things settling down nicely. Yawning is annoying and my normal night-owl life is riddled with deep, restful sleep, but I am calmer and less angry all the time."


"I had an infection caused by cat bites & scratches on my hand (my cat got caught in a vine by his tail and was in a complete panic; I freed him from the vine, however, during that process he latched onto my hand and bit and scratched - he is ok, thank goodness). I was prescribed this medication; it took time, yet it did work to eliminate the infection.  The side-effects of 2 pills/day of 875mg each (total/day = 1,750mg) for 10 days had a strong effect on me.  I did not follow-up with the hospital, which I should have done. I would emphasize that if anyone is to take that amount of this medication, to consult with their doctor when side effects are seen."


"I've been on this drug for about a year and a half, and it seems to be the only drug that controls my mood swings. I have Bipolar Type 2, and I take 450mg of lamotrigine, 5mg of Saphris, and 36mg of concerta. The only draw back was having to slowing increase the dosage at the beginning due to the rash you can get. Well worth the wait though."


"My detox with clonidine was horrible, the worst, I threw up for 4 days, had diarrhea, couldn't eat drink, leg pain horrible. I barely walked out of that hospital after 7 days. As soon as I got home went to get opiates to relieve the pain. My last detox was with methadone, it turned my life around, I was weened down in a week and felt like a person again. "


"My husband diagnosed with  Stage III b NSCLC  10 1/2 years ago!!!

Thank you  150 mg TARCEVA!"


"Well, just finished going through the first portion of the Suprep.  I must say, it was very difficult to drink.  The taste is awful. I had to put a cup with Gatorate next to the cup with the preparation, so I could drink a sip between each time that I took a drink of the Suprep.  But it really has worked.  I was terrorized with fear, but I haven't had any cramping or stomach ache at all, no nausea, no headache, and except for the terrible taste, the experience hasn't been bad at all.  This is my first time getting ready for a colonoscopy, and I was glad I found this site before I started, it eased all of my fears by reading all the other comments.  Thank you for having this site up.  It helped me a lot.  Hope I am able to help someone else."


"This generic was not helpful at all couldn't tell I was even taking it I
Kept getting canker sores in my mouth  and over eating like I couldn't get full so I stoped taking this med
Took it for two months long enough to know if it was not helping ,150 HCL
Xl by global Phm
Took a generic about 5 yrs ago  for a couple of years no problems"


"Acne cleared up but I'm tired of the side effects.  Shortness of breath is the main one, I go up a flight of stairs and I have to give myself a minute before I can speak.  I'm 33 years old 6'2" 200lbs and I exercise so this is totally new to me. I also feel more tired now than ever before. Other side effects I've read about were hair loss, teeth discoloration, yeast infection in women."


"I get poison ivy so bad, and have severe allergic reactions to insect bites, I believe my last bite on the forehead was a horsefly and my eyes were swelling shut as I was swallowing 3 prednisone. I get relief in 20 minutes. I have to keep it on hand and only have to use it for several days."


"I have just read through most of the comments here and find them accurate about the side-effects: no ejaculate while on it, but stopping the drug ends that problem after a little while.

I had a procedure called Urolift where my urologist (with local anesthesia) inserted 4 tiny devices that open up the urethra (like shoring up a tunnel) to create more flow. During the operation in his office and while awake, one of the little clips didn't attach fully and when I urinated a few days later it came out (OUCH). After that no more pain from it traveling out but lots of bloody urine for a few days.

Bottom line: the procedure worked out well even with three of them implanted. It has been a year and just had bladder infection cured with Cipro."


"I was given this in the ER when I went in with nausea/vomiting problems. I've taken a couple of the 4mg tabs since I've been home and they work great. Problem is that I only was prescribed 5 tabs and I'm having trouble getting more. I suffer from anxiety and am feeling nauseous on a daily basis. I also think this is pre-menopausal nausea since I've suffered from gastric problems in the past. Hoping to get more. Don't want to have to take it but I sure want it available to me."