"I have taken viberzi for only about one week.  The drug works very well at controlling IBS-D for the first week, although my gastro doctor suggested that I continue to take dicyclomine at the same time.  The side affects are that it makes you very tired and gives you additional nausea (as if IBS did not have enough nausea all on it's own).  If you are over 65 years of age and on medicare, this drug might be a "teaser" in that it works fairly well, but the drug cost is not covered by medicare or most other supplementary plans.  The drug is waaaaaay overpriced.  When looking at drug discount coupons, the best cost that I got is $500 per month.  The cost of the drug is not worth the benefits when other drug will provide some diarrhea relief."


"It worked, but the side effects were terrible, lasting and possibly permanent. The worst of the side effects I experienced were lack of taste and short-term memory loss. Over two years after taking this medication, I have still having issues with my short-term memory."


"I really did not intend to review wellbutrin...just curious what other people said...but so much "neg" I felt I had to speak.  I've been on it for 29 YEARS!  I had been seriously depressed for a few months..my therapist was a moron for waiting three months to send me to a Psych! I was told it would take at least 2 weeks to be really effective...for me it was day 17.  I woke up and when I first looked in the mirror(gut check time) I didn't say to myself "wow I feel better"  I said "omg is this what normal people feel like when they wake up in the morning?"  For all practical purposes that was like my actual birthday...the day I became a fully functioning human.  I'm lucky, it works and it keeps working."


"I have had a bad back since 21, I am 35 years old now, I have suffered in pain at all times but the occasional flare up of throwing my back out went from once a year to everyday. But then I fell flat in my butt hard a few months ago and one of the slipped discs decided to push up against my nerve and I was in complete bed rest. I could barely make it to the toilet and to sit on the toilet was hell not to mention the wonderful job of wiping! Finally went to a back doctor she gave me this. So far a miracle, I am only on day 3 but so far the pain went from a unbearable 10  to a bearable 5. I have some side effects happening, insomnia, Diarrhea, but I could not sleep anyway with the pain and I need to move around! Good luck to you all"


"I'm 31 years old and I'm in the military, I always had severe and heavy periods with really bad cramps. Before I went in the military and I had my periods, I used to just relax and take maybe 2 Advil and it would pass but now everyday I have to move and workout and endure the pain and its horrible. So when I told my friend about that she told me she was in the same situation and she gave me naproxen and it was a life saver. Now I barely feel any cramps and even my flow isn't heavy anymore! I can finally focus on my job. I am so happy this medicine works."


"I have had skyla since May 2014 and I absolutely love it!! Though I still get a period every month. I've been with my man for two years and he never pulls out. Glad I have skyla because we'd probably be on our third child. Haha!"


"I was diagnosed with MS 10 years ago by MRI after many falls due to foot drop, around 2005.  I took copaxone from 2009 - 2011, 20 mg per day.  It didn't help, it didn't hurt.  I stopped because my insurance wouldn't cover it anymore.  I've had regular symptoms over the last 10 (or even 30) years, they have gotten progressively worse the last 2 years.  I got back on Copaxone about 4 months ago, 40 mg 3 times a week.  I don't think it is helping.  My site reactions are worse than they were with 20 mg daily shots.  I have gotten to the point where I can barely walk without pain, weakness, and shin splints from the muscle weakness in my legs and inability to walk and balance properly.  I take Copaxone ONLY because I'm afraid not to.  Good luck."


"Today is my first day on the second step of the medication, but I lost almost 15 lbs in my first 2 weeks and that was through Thanksgiving! I have only had a little dry mouth thus far and hope that is all, but for someone who has struggled all her life with weight loss and to have something work that well without changing anything is great. Now I will be changing my eating habits to healthier choices and adding exercise to my daily routine.  I can't wait to see what type of results a will have after making those changing."


"DON'T DO IT! I admit after taking 2 separate single pill doses the first day with no relief not even gas, the next morning I took 3 because it says take 1-3! The violent, stabbing, blinding cramps from this stuff is no where near worth the relief of the bowel movement. Along with the pain was dry heaving, sweats, dizziness. It was still horribly difficult to pass BMs and they were rock solid. No softening effects. This should only be prescribed by an MD when a patient is at risk of death secondary to constipation, because nothing else is worth taking these pills. Worst and scariest pain of my life. Can't believe they have the nerve to put gentle on the box to sell it. Shameless. NEVER again."


"I just started taken amitiza 24mg I read up on the side effects and I am having all the side effects at one time it's been over 24 hours and I still got the side effects. I have seen a little bit of blood in my stools but I haven't seen any today. I was put on amitiza because I am on 2 different depression mediations and one anxiety I am also on high blood pressure medicine and a sleeping pill. My HCP gave me samples of it for me to try I'm not sure if its inter reacting from the other medications that I take on a daily basic everyday."


"Caused tightness in chest and nausea"


"Still waiting for some effect"


"The last 10 years of my life have been hell to say the least. I'm a single father to a 10 year old lovely boy. Over the years however I became a complete recluse with major depression and anxiety. I started taking Paxil 25mg and it has returned me to the confident person I was before and am again able to take care of my son. Thank you for giving my life back."


"I have been on it for 4 months now. It was okay at first then I realized I was having mood swings. I have NO sex drive whatsoever. Annoying vaginal dryness when I do and it hurts. I also have yeast infections right before my period for the past 2 months which I never had before in my life. Nothing has changed so I think the pill is to blame. My period is also a little unpredictable but very light. My skin hasn't gotten better but a little worse. Not much weight gain though. It's okay but just not the right one for me. But I didn't get pregnant so that's great!"


"After 3 months fighting off Pneumonia followed by Bronchitis and then Sinusitis with a Middle Ear Infection, I am almost back to normal. 7 days of 1000mg a day of Amoxicillin did nothing. Next Levaquin got the pneumonia off the X-ray but I was still sick. Clavulin made things a bit better for my cough. Septra worked from the start and I have been taking it for 14 days."


"I got the implant on the 18th of January of this year. At first I was a little hesitant because
I was supposed to come on my period the day before I got the implant but I didn't come on it. I'm guessing the Implanon slowed it down for me. I've been fine except for the bloating and the hunger I have all the time but everything is fine. On February 5. 2011 I noticed I started spotting. At first I thought I was having my period but then I realized I was just spotting. It first started out a little heavy but as the days went on it got lighter until finally there was nothing there at all. I love Implanon."


"I was originally prescribed this for a foot injury.. not one for pain medicines I reluctantly take these once in a awhile. However, the last couple of times I have taken them at night due to body aches and pains, it killed the pain but my sleep was filled with vivid dreams, and I could not reach the deep sleep. I woke up with a headache, hangover feeling, and totally drained throughout the next day - not worth it in my opinion with the side effects I am experiencing. Use with caution."


"Hey everyone, I promised if this worked for me I would write a review to ease anyone's mind who I'm sure is thinking the same anxious thoughts I was. I took this pill 48 hours after unprotected sex right in the middle of my fertile window. I ovulated that Sunday just like I was supposed to so I was worried that it didn't work for me in its attempt to delay ovulation. I have used this drug before and I can say it mimics all of those early pregnancy symptoms without a doubt. But do not fear. The pill works a huge percentage of the time and in other ways if ovulation does already occur. But, do not stress because that can delay your period as well. Good luck :)"


"I started smoking around 10, and have smoked 1pk/day since about 12. I am now 24. I am on "Week 3, Day 1" of Chantix. The first day was HORRIBLE! I had my kids lay with me on the couch because I just had to lay down! Since then I have had occasional nausea but felt fine. This medicine is a miracle for me! I have tried everything under the sun to stop smoking and I felt helpless. I have not smoked in 8 days. I still want to, but it feels like Chantix gave me additional motivation to say NO. It really amazes me! I went from helpless to counting days and dollars saved."


"I am 38 and have had fibromyalgia since I was 18. I have spent the last 2.5 years recovering from 2 neck surgeries..pure hell. I am off all pain medicines finally. But I have constant nerve pain and nerve damage in both arms and hands. I controlled my pain via a personal trainer 3 times a week since the 90's. I am not the machine I used to be due to the neck injury. You all with fibromyalgia keep moving. The stronger you are the pain can be managed. It will not go away but you can get through it with more on your side. I am on my third week of Savella. 2 weeks no sleep, higher heart rate and I am anxious.  I have to keep going these things take time.  We all must give it a try everything takes work. Cymbalta, Lyrica helped a little."


"I was prescribed 6 pills for a bladder infection I got after a surgery.  I took the first dose, 1 pill, on Friday evening. Everything seemed fine until Saturday afternoon. By this time I had taken 2 pills. A severe headache settled in so I took some Tylenol. I started to noticed I was getting really gassy.  The medicine also started working at this point. It was no longer painful urinating the entire time but rather only as the bladder became empty. Took my 3rd pill and went to bed. Woke up around 4am feeling like I had the flu. Skin was hot, body aches, and I had chills. Headache was also back ten fold. Now the gas has turned into painful gas cramps. I won't be taking more until I talk to my doc Monday morning."


"I have been on Apri since last year and I absolutely love Apri. My doctor prescribed it for three packs in a row therefore I only get my period four times a year and I have no spotting and no issues with my period when it comes. This pill is much better than my last. I have no complaints I love it."


"My period is 9 days late but pregnancy test says negative. Since taking the pill I've had increasingly bad cramps, back pain, and very sore breasts. I've had sharp stabling pin on the right side of my pelvis with certain movements. I would not recommend this form of emergency contraceptive as I've used others and had significantly fewer side effects."


"Cleared symptoms very quickly.  I had no side effects."


"I like Savella better than Lyrica. It works well for me, even though I'm in a physical job. I still hurt, but it's better than nothing and there aren't really any side effects. When I first started it, I did tend to get hot really fast, but that has gone away."


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

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


"I got on this medication to control my acne. For the most part, it is really helping. I don't get near as many deep pimples as I used to, and my back is starting to clear up. However, it's not as nice as I would like it to be.

I suffered no side effects from this medicine.

Weird thing though: my period will not shift to the 28 day routine. It comes early on the birth control, like on day 25. And the cramps are still the same, and I am still getting night sweats."


"Worst experience of my life. Stuck in mental ward, oral administration at first. Unusual sensation and altered perception of internal space were the immediate experienced effects. Later injections. Developed tics that refuse to subside. Perceived loss of cognitive ability. "


"I was only on Minastrin a total of two months after switching from Beyaz (I only switched because my body was no longer reacting well to the Beyaz after having taken it for 8 years - I had increasing breakthrough bleeding). With Minastrin I have been getting regular migraines and had headaches every day. I gained 7lbs in the first month even though I'm active and eat very healthy. I've never had problems with my skin breaking out and since I've started taking this medication, I've had constant breakouts all over my face. I normally have no stomach issues but this also gave me random stomachaches. Everyone reacts differently to medications but this one was certainly not right for me. My doctor has me trying Sprintec now (fingers crossed)."


"Pulmicort works beautifully, really stops the cough. I took it for 3 months. then I lost my sense of taste and by the end of the 4th month I developed the most awful taste in my mouth so I stopped it.  The horrible taste gradually disappeared after one year and my sense of taste has "almost"  come back.  It has now been 17 months since I stopped the medicine.  my coughing is not gone when I exhale, but very much improved and no attacks. It's the only medicine that works for me during attacks. I think once I improved I should have cut the dose way down."


"Last year my insurance company dropped Advair Discus from drugs they cover (it has been working very well for me) My Doctor prescribed Symbicort stating that it works just as well and has never had a problem with patients switching to it. I gave it a good, honest try for two weeks, but it would not knock down the asthma and I found myself longing for the next dose too soon.

My doctor after my almost needing to visit the ER prescribed Dulera for me and it has been working about 98% as well as well as Adviar. Thank god. I'd say Simbicort may work for most patients, but only the patient knows if it feels like it's working. Listen to the patent!"


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


"I was taking Montelukast for a few months, at first it worked a treat but then I noticed my asthma symptoms got worse than ever (I constantly needed my blue inhaler) and my allergy symptoms were terrible (extremely stuffy nose all the time)! I stopped taking Montelukast on my own accord and everything has cleared up and my asthma symptoms have disappeared. My Asthma nurse strongly recommends I continue to take Montelukast but I feel I'm better off without it."


"During the recession of the early 90's I took this drug for a period of about 2 months to combat anxiety. The doctor first tried prozac but that didn't work for me at all. As soon as I started taking Xanax I began to feel better. I was able to put worrying thoughts into perspective. I highly recommend it."


"My dermatologist diagnosed me with rosacea on my cheeks and nose; I would go scarlet at the slightest touch and at random points throughout the day. She prescribed Mirvaso, and I have had really good luck with it. I only apply it when my skin is having a "hotspot", and within 15-20 minutes the redness is almost entirely gone. It has saved the day on many occasions. I haven't had the adverse reactions other people here have reported, but perhaps it's because I only use the product a couple times a week instead of daily. I have very fair and sensitive skin, but this product has not exacerbated any problems. A very positive experience and I would recommend."


"I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and have been using Sulfasalazine for the last 4 years as an "add-on" to methotrexate. I take the maximum dose, but must confess that I can only see a minimal reduction of pain using this medicine. "


"Hair loss . Sleepy, thirsty , low energy"


"This is month 3 and the headaches I lived many years with have vanished with a 30 mg dose every night.  I sleep well.  Dry mouth is tolerable and treated with an oral rinse.  I never thought I could feel this good!"


"I was switched to TriNessa from Tri-Sprintec after switching insurance companies.  Before I started taking it I came to this site and read ALOT of terrible reviews.  I was about to go back to the doctor and ask to write my prescription for Tri-Sprintic ONLY but decided to give TriNessa a try.

I did not start TriNessa on the same cycle I had been on with Tri-Sprintec for the past two years and did experience a longer than normal period (about 8 days, but very light).  Now on my second month I have not gained any weight, have not had mood swings and my period is actually lighter now than it was with Tri-Sprintec (Only three days and VERY light).  I will without a doubt stay on TriNessa and recommend it to others."


"I have tried  Yaz, Nuvaring, Paraguard IUD, and other pills. This is the only pill that I have little to no side effects. Normally I become emotional and gain weight on birth control. I have been on this for 9 months and have lost 15 lbs (because of a healthier lifestyle). My skin hasn't broken out, though I am not sure this pill will help if you have acne (I took Accutane before going on this pill). My period is fairly regular. That's my only complaint. I had one month where I got my period 3 times. Overall I would definitely recommend this pill. Also even if you're a big woman, this pill with lower dose of hormones can work for you. I'm 5'11" and 165 lbs! TRY IT!"


"Great. A "must use" if you have tried every acne medication and they do not work."


"I took this for over 3 yrs (age 17 to almost 21) and wish I'd read reviews and realized what was happening to me sooner. I've always been a nervous person but my anxiety went through the roof on this pill. However, I blamed the anxiety on getting older and maybe the stress of school. In hindsight, it was definitely the pill. I changed from a happy, easygoing person to an emotional monster. I became easily infuriated and even hit my boyfriend out of rage (something I would NEVER normally do). I gained weight, had acne, and became unbelievably moody. Stopping this pill was the best decision and I only wish I'd never started. My advice is to not take this pill, but if you choose to, be aware of how your body is reacting. I wish I had sooner."


"I've been on this pill for 3m, then off for a month waiting on refills and back on. I get severe migraines and stomach pain on it. My energy is basically a no go and I'm just very disappointed that it's caused more bad for me then good. Definitely getting it changed soon."


"I took mynocine on and off for a year. Amazing at clearing acne, once you stop your acne will come back for sure. SIDE effects that could last for ever. I have loud and i mean loud whooshing sound in my right ear its called pulsatile tinnitus caused by mynocicline been having it since i started the medication, been off the med for 4 months and till have it. Its horrible i cant even concentrate cuz its so loud. It gave me extreme anxiety to the point that i couldnt leave my house without xanax. Thank god the anxiety went away but the tinnitus has not. Whatever u do dont take it, i read allot of revews just like you to decide to take this med and even tho allot of people adviced not to i was do dedperate to clear my acne that i still did."


"Right now Ive taken my first pill today so far so good  I have about six cig's left today then I plan on doing this with the help of the chanix  Ive tryed everything eles to quit and its never worked so this is my last try  Keep me in your prayers"


"This has literally been a life saver.  I tried to taper off it twice and my mood became very volatile, that resolved once I went back on it.  Latuda in combination with lamotrigine has improved my quality of life immensely."


"Invega 9 mg is perfect."


"I started taking the lisinoprol a few weeks ago and I woke up with a migraine and throwing up.  So I quit taking it.  Wanted to try it again and the same thing..  Migraine and throwing u..  I think the high bp is better than that.. I've tried it four times and the same thing keeps happening."


"Took this med for about 3 months. If I could have given it a lower rating than -0- I would. I had constant yeast infections, peed all the time, excessive thirst, dry skin, and vaginal sores. Heck, I might as well have not taken it, as I had all the symptoms of high blood sugar, and it would have been cheaper! I would not recommend this drug for anyone."


"I have sever hyperhidrosis, I got the botox injections last year and they were a miracle, but my insurance wouldn't cover it this year. I have been using hypercare and its amazing. It can be painful at first but if you stick through it, and use cutavate lotion or an anti-itch cream you'll be fine."


"My son went from Vyvanse 50mg in am and 20mg in afternoon over to Aptensio 50mg once a day. So far so good and he doesn't need to take a med in school which he likes.  It seems to last into early evening if we give it at 7am."


"I'm on this for when I get my teeth cleaned at dentist to protect me from bacterial endocarditis. So far so good but I read the bad reviews and the good reviews. I had to bring it down to 8 because I do get nausea feeling after this and if I burp, there is a nasty smell from your mouth being open when burping. The main problem I have with this drug is, that it makes my stomach hurt, like I am going to throw up. They way I am diabetic and eat at night. I can't eat big meal each time I take it 3x a times.

So I drink milk and it helps pretty good with the pain in the stomach. I am only on my second day. Still makes my stomach hurt. I will get some more milk after this review. I am allergic to PCN and they still gave me this. I looked it up on the internet that it is a substitute for PCN. I hope I am okay after I am done with using it."


"I've had issues with constipation since October 2015.  The doctor had me on Miralax daily until I got into the Gastroenterologist in April.  He gave me samples of Amitiza and told me to try it on the weekend.  It was horrible cramps, gas and bloating.  So I went back to Miralax.  Then my regular doctor suggested Milk of Magnesia.  I took some before I went to bed last night 7/4/16.  I was awakened at 4:30 a.m. with pain worse then labor pains.  I filled the toilet bowel with what looked like snack pack chocolate pudding.  Terrible gas pains stomach just knotting up and turning.  I have my colonoscopy scheduled for 7/8/16.  I hope the prep they gave me doesn't have the same affect on me. My stomach is still messed up 24 hours later."


"I just got Skyla today and the insertion was a little weird. The cramping was only slightly worse than my usual period cramps, but they didn't last for nearly as long. The dr did give me an ibuprofen which seemed to help later on. I was able to go to work just a few hours after my appointment. I did have some spotting but a panty liner was all I needed. My dr said to wait up to 4 weeks for it to be 100% effective and to not use tampons for about 2 months or until the strings coil behind the cervix(she said tampons could accidentally pull it out it misplace it if it got tangled in the tampon) Hopefully it's worth the wait and 2 months of pads in the summer! The upside was my insurance completely covered skyla. Way less worrisome than a pill."


"I have 5 children & am 42 years old. My partner has had a vasectomy. I've never had a regular period - and have no interest in getting one now. So - I do not want a period.  After my son was born 6 years ago - I went on the Mirena IUD - NO period was awesome & lasted 5 years.  Last year I changed to the Implanon - I have had NO period and of course no pregnancy.  But, in the past 6 months have gained 20 lbs!  My hair & skin are extremely oily. Acne is horrible. and I fear I've had many of the other symptoms and just never thought Implanon could be a reason for moods, headaches, sore breasts, extreme weight gain and acne. I think it's time to remove but I don't want a period."


"I've been suffering from General Anxiety Disorder for over 30 years.  I was on Lexapro which was controlling my anxiety wonderfully.  I was laid of from my job after 28 years working there.  I then found a new job but because it was change and new I had a massive panic/anxiety attack and quit the job after 3 days.  My psychiatrist then prescribed Xanax along with the Lexapro.  I was taking 40 mg of Lexapro and .75mg of Xanax daily, the combination has worked for the last 6 years.  However now I have another new job and had another massive panic/anxiety attack.  The combination of Lexapro and Xanax is no longer working.  I am now trying 20mg of Brintellix and 3mg of Chlonopin.  I'm hoping this works in order to keep my job."


"I've been on the Xulane patch for about a year and a half now..

Pros..
NO NEW BABIES!!

Cons.. (based off my own experience)
Migraines, moodiness, itchy skin, tiredness,

Oh how I miss Ortho Evra!!"


Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

"I've been on Safyral for one month and I love it! I had been taking Orth Tri Cyclen for four years and I started having heavy break through bleeding so my doctor gave me samples of Safyral and I am very pleased. I have not had any breakthrough bleeding. My periods are not heavy at all. I had some cramping during my period but not bad. I haven't noticed any weight gain or acne. I get very moody before my period, but that happened before I starting taking birth control pills. I highly recommend Safyral, it's wonderful."


"I would be about half awake and find myself struggling to find my way through the house.  I experienced a full fledged panic attack for 4 or 5 nights after waking during the night."


"I just started this medication today and felt the nausea and upset stomach within an hour of taking it. Food felt to heavy for my irritated stomach so I decided to make a protein shake with a scoop of Matcha green tea powder and some Almond milk. After finishing the shake I felt relief from the nausea and my energy went up. It seems like it would work great if it didn't irritate the stomach. I'm going to give it another few days and if the nausea continues I'm stopping it."


"I'm 19 years old and I spent a total of 8 months on this medication. The first three months were great! No symptoms, no weight gain, no period! After those perfect 3 months I began losing large amounts of hair. In addition, I gained 15 pounds which I am now losing easily since switching to Camila. I had terrible migraine headaches, irregular bleeding, and I forgot to say my blood pressure when from a healthy low to 140/80 in just two months. My skin was yellow. However, on the bright side, I did reach an entire cup size larger (34C to 34D) but that's most likely from the weight gain and estrogen in general."


"Was good for me but not good enough. I switched to Nebido which is great. "


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"Don't like the tendency to bruise and bleed but this keeps me alive.  Had an ischemic clot in my small intestine and had a bowel resection.   Docs found a hole between chambers in my heart that was allowing small clots to circulate.  Choices were open heart surgery or go on Plavix and Asprin.   Price is a bit steep and keeps going up."


"I got my IUD (Skyla) placed 4, going on 5 months ago. (January 19th)

Painful process, heavy cramping and "spotting" for the first month. My "spotting" was more of a light period. Almost 5 months later and I'm still cramping, and having that "light period" every single day. I'm fed up with it. I don't know if it's because I came off the Depo before this or I'm just the small exception to the side effects. I'm considering getting it removed pretty soon. It's starting to affect my life personally, my sex life included."


"I have been on Alprazolam for 10 years for panic disorder and anxiety.  I am still on the same dosage that I was ten years ago and I am definitely sure that drug companies differ in their drug production.   Whenever I pick up a prescription and the pharmacy tells me it's "just a different company", the red flag goes up.  The oval shaped 1 mg. tablet just does not work as well at the round 1 mg. tablet."


"Effective for post op back spasms, especially at night.  Minor GI side effects without food.  No hangover."


"I started taking Mononesse BC in April of 2015 by June of 2015 I was in the hospital with an arterial blood clot.  I had to have part of my right leg amputated. I just saw my hematologist yesterday and he checked my d-dimer and it was determined that my levels are actually lower than normal to get another blood clot. So he said 100% without a doubt the bc caused my blood clot. He also informed me that I am one of two patients that he is currently treating that was on this bc and had a blood clot. I would urge everyone to get off of this bc pill. It's not worth you life or your leg for that matter. My life is forever changed by a little pill."


"Difficulty urinating. Given a sample of Rapaflo by my urologist and warned about possible side effects - no ejaculation.  Have been experiencing mucous and coughing and learned that this may be another side effect. Flow is much better and if you can get over the need to ejaculate the medicine seems to achieve required results.

Used Flomax for a kidney stone in the past with success but only short term.

One incident of bladder infection which was treated with Cipro by my family doctor.

Any idea what to do about the stuffiness or must I live with it?

Also on Lipitor and blood pressure lowering medicines (cautioned the Rapaflo in conjunction with it might cause dizziness but it hasn't yet)."


"I would give a higher rating except that , as others have noted, I don't get the stated 120 doses per canister.  Qvar works very well for me when I get the recommended dosage.  When the canister starts to fail and I don't realize I'm not getting the prescribed amount things go downhill.  I don't like paying for medicine I don't get but the far bigger issue is not getting the protection Qvar provided when I do get it.

If the manufacturer fixed this I'll be very happy with Qvar."


"Just got my first set of Botox injections yesterday
And the experience was easy and I was definitely pleased my doctor took her time with each injection and before I knew I was done"


"I have anxiety/panic attacks. Was using Ativan and it was great. Calmed me immediately, didn't make me drowsy or put of it but psychiatrist told me some people's depression gets worse. Mine didn't but she made me switch to Vistaril which does nothing for me. I've tried taking several at a time and still doesn't help. I really wish I could go back to Ativan. Hopefully next appointment she'll let me. I cannot stand feeling like I'm having a heart attack anymore!"


"Had this for 1 week now. Experienced some bruising and discomfort at the incision site, but that has now settled. No further problems except a slight breakout of acne but I have bad skin anyway. Have not used this as birth control yet, as I was advised by the nurse to wait 7 days before I used it, so yet to review that."


"I was having massive problems with anxiety caused by constant heart palpitations or PVCs. Was having a lot of trouble going to bed at night. This honestly fixed me overnight. I couldn't believe it just worked so fast. Was very groggy the first morning waking up, but this has really given me my life back."


"My psychiatrist prescribed Campral because I could not seem to get off the treadmill of daily black-out drinking despite years of trying. I've been taking it just over a month.
I'm frankly astonished at how it immediately started muting my cravings. For the first time in years, I didn't feel compelled to drink every night, a very odd feeling! It's important to take all three daily doses. During week two I forgot to take my midday dose to work, worked later than usual, and stopped at the liquor store on the way home. I still work to stay sober - but overall it is enormously helpful."


"Bad headaches. This medicine works like it says it should."


"So I just started this birth control almost 2 weeks ago. I am 24 and this is my very first birth control I have ever used. I was prescribed this pill to help with PCOS symptoms. I read reviews before taking my first pill and was super scared. I was expecting to feel horrible. The first 4 days I felt nothing at all except extreme sleepiness and my appetite has gone down some; the 5th day I had a horrible headache/dizziness/nausea and I ended up sleeping it off. I pushed the time I take the pill to later evening because I have felt so sleepy since starting this medication. I don't really see it being listed as a side affect and I'm not sure if anyone else has the same problem, but I am pretty positive it's the pill."


"It is very helpful with not getting pregnant but if you have anxiety it makes it 100 x worse. My periods got longer and heavy. I stayed feeling sick to my stomach when I eat. So I decided im getting this thing out  It was good preventing pregnancy but it makes you feel like you have been chewed up and spit out. I would not get this to save my life."


"I am taking 200 mg OD from last 20 days continuously because fungal infection recurrence happened to me from Last two months time.
This time  since last 1 week I am feeling fearful , worried and emotional.
I found myself alone and want to cry, I am feeling defeated and lost in very small things and so much irritation with slightly unwanted behaviour of my surroundings."


"After being smoke free for almost 16 years, I started to smoke again. Six years went by and I was miserable most of the time being a smoker again. I have been using the patch for four days now, and it is working. I am really amazed, no cravings or major urges. If I get the urge it just lasts for a couple of minutes then I am good again. I smoked about 14 cigs a day and decided to start with Step 2. I will probably do Step 2 for about 4 weeks, then go to Step 3. I do not sleep with patch, but take it off right before I am ready to go to sleep, then just reapply in am. Takes about  10 minutes to start working. It feels a little funny at first, like burning or itching, then that goes away. Other than that I have had no other side affects."


"At the beginning, Rexulti really, REALLY lifted my MDD (along with 60 mg Prozac a day).  Lots more energy, smiling and laughing a lot more, back to enjoying life again, wanting to go back to my knitting and gardening and much more!!  And my NP gets so many samples from the drug reps that she said she could keep me in Rexulti for free long-term!

However, it "pooped out" after just 3 weeks...so the NP upped my dose to 2 mg.  But that made me really weak, tired and lethargic.  So she told me to go back down to 1 mg.

Neither of those doses did/is doing ANYTHING for my Depression. Please pray with me that I'll find a med that works---the next med change will be my 6th attempt after long-term use of generic Prozac by itself. Been on it 6 wks."


"I had Skyla inserted 8 weeks after having my 2nd child through c-section. The insertion was very painful but quick about 5 min, I had some moderate cramping few days after but nothing serious. I was breastfeeding at the time, not sure if it's Skyla's fault but I lost my milk supply almost completely after getting it inserted. I only had one period after the insertion it was much heavier then my normal period, lasted for about 5 days with very heavy bleeding on day 2 and 3. And 3 months later I fond out I was pregnant, so much for 99.8% protection."


"I think the definition of hell was the 4 weeks I was on this medication. Every single day I was constantly in a state of panic. If you've had temporal lobe seizures you may know what I'm referring to; the brief state of panic that occurs when a seizure is coming about. I was in that state of panic ALL day. I was in high school at the time and had to stay home nearly every single day. The neurologist tried adding an antidepressant, a xanax, and nothing would calm it down. When my hair began falling out at an alarming rate that was the final straw for me. I had to DEMAND to be switched to something else. I take lamotrigine now and it has completely turned around. My hair finally stopped falling out about 2 months after I quit the keppra."


"Started Latuda several months ago.  I couldn't be happier.  This medication is changing my life ( years of instability).  Up to 80mg daily.  The only side effect I notice is weight loss; which is fine by me."


"I have been on and off this med 3 times this year. There is just nothing else that works as good as this med does for me. I've tried sertraline 25mg, bupropion 75mg, bupropion SR 75mg and fluoxetine 20mg, but those had no positive outcome like venlafaxine. I was taking 75mg for 3 months on 2 separate occasions and goodness this med kept my mood on the bright side despite any stressors thrown at me this year. I've recently gone back down to 37.5mg a day because after a while this med did seem to make me forget to take it at times and it also left me emotionless. I wasn't depressed anymore, but I couldn't feel happy for all of the little things either. I was just too "chill," too content. this med turned my life around! God bless!!"


"I've been on this pill for 9months now, my cramps are still present but not nearly as bad. The only downside is I have little to no sex drive. Not sure if its the pill or if its me."


"I have implanon and I'm not too sure I like it. It definitely has it's pros and cons. I am 18 and decided to get Implanon.The insertion was not a big deal at all, and I particularly love the fact that I don't have to worry about taking a pill everyday. I have not experienced any weight gain, or acne. I do though have some mood swings. I find myself irritated, and easily annoyed at times (but I was before I got this thing) also I have a lot of unexplained fatigue. I don't know if it's because it's my senior year and I'm stressed or if its this. I am hesitant to take it out. As for my period, I still get it. I was very irregular before Implanon, and still experience my periods irregularly, sometimes they are heavy, other times I just spot."


"Another update: Another month gone and I am maintaining the 31 pound weight loss I had with Belviq. As I mentioned in the last update, I've taken 5 mg (that's one half of one pill) every afternoon since I hit goal. I don't want to go off completely for two reasons. One is that with the reduced dose, while I still feel the effects of reduced appetite and cravings, and not thinking much about food, I do have to put slightly more effort into staying on track. Not a lot, just a little, but I can tell the difference. I think 5 mg is just right for maintenance. Secondly, the good side effects, first and foremost no hot flashes, feeling nice and cool all day and night, sleeping better, and lower heart rate and b/p. Great stuff! So grateful for it!"


"Excellent at times for preventing pain rather than removing pain that's already occurring. Has helped me regain parts of my life again, like walking."


"Most awesome medicine ever made. Non- addictive. Will be used more for MS, MD and Parkinson's is much needed."


"Hi All, I'm a 26-year-old African American woman and I'm so glad that I found Effexor (Venlafaxine, for me) because it has really helped me manage my anxiety and depression. It's not common to talk about medication in the Black community so if you're reading this and think that the drug might help you - just give it a try! My therapist said that Effexor really tends to help young women. I have been on the drug for 16 months and went from 75 mg to 150mg. I just checked in with my prescribing psychiatrist today and I figured I would take some time to write reviews for people who haven't made the jump to medication. I also use Beating the Blues CBT online tool - it's free at my job! The combination, plus eating healthy and working out, works!"


"so much acne! I have bad headaches, gained 10 pounds, and I am feelings super depressed and tired."


"I've tried off brand Monistat before. The 1 day one didn't hurt but then I tried the 3 day one...Let me tell you a little something. My poor lady bits felt like they were on fire and wanted to cry my eyeballs out at night. It only took 2 minutes after applying where I realized that a portal to hell was opening up in my vagina. I jumped straight into the shower and washed out as much as I could, but was left writhing in bed for a couple hours afterwards anyways. Here's the kicker, after starting this medication, I started BLEEDING. I don't know how in the world it managed to destroy my lady bits so much (probably the demons trying to crawl their way out of my vagina). DO NOT RECOMMEND. mild itching and burning my tooshie!"


"I've been taking low dose adipex for about 2 weeks now. I am 5'7" and started around 165 lbs. I haven't been taking adipex regularly as I am a nurse and work rotating shifts and it suppresses my appetite so much that when I want to go out for nice meals/ enjoy weekends I also don't take it. I have not experienced any jitters or vision effects but I am much more focused and have much more sustained energy that I actually save them for night shifts. I eat like a toddler being constantly on the go and rarely have time for the gym. I do however spend 36-48 hours on my feet running around at work. So far without any effort I am down 7-8 lbs. I highly recommend this and I'm sure results would be exaggerated diet & exercise."


"So I've been dealing with anxiety for a while but never took anything for it until now. I've noticed that it has made me very tired, very drowsy, and dizzy. I like that I am not having anxiety attack but the side effects do concern me."


"Having been diagnosed with Shingles, I followed the doctors advise.....SILLY ME. I am a physically fit woman and work in the Fitness industry. No ailments in my life whatsoever. Extreme stomach cramping and the vomiting."


"I have the greatest experience with this implant!  A dream came alive )))  don't have any side effects."


"Never ever using this product again!! I've had yeast infections before and I've always used the 3 day with no trouble at all. Well I've had a mild infection for a couple of days now but wanted it to be gone. So I got the one day, and omg never again. I put it in last night before bed and was fine, until I woke up this morning. The itching and burning is worse than it ever was. Probably worse than I've ever felt in my entire life. It's like an itch you can't scratch and if I do try to, it hurts so bad. I will stick with the 3 day from now on. I hope this doesn't last for long, I am miserable."


"I started on Cymbalta 30 mg and it improved my mood so my prescriber increased to 60 mg.  60 mg caused increased irritability and negative thinking so I decided to taper off.  This caused flu-like symptoms and "the shakes" so started researching Cymbalta withdrawal.  Surprisingly, a LOT of people have similar symptoms when coming off Cymbalta.  The only way to avoid it is to open the capsules and divide the pellets to take a gradually reduced dose over several weeks.  My prescriber suggested returning to 30 mg to alleviate the withdrawal symptoms and I have stayed there for the past 2 months.  I am back to experiencing positive effects - I feel like I am coming out of a fog I didn't realize had been surrounding me for years."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"The taste reminds me of Triaminic. Gross! Sucked on a lemon after each gulp. Literally, within 10 minutes, I was in the bathroom and still am. No cramping, little nauseous, and it's flowing like a faucet. Will drink (hopefully) second bottle at 8am tomorrow."


"DO NOT GET DEPO-PROVERA INJECTION! I decided on this form of birth control to help my painful periods, and hopefully to make them go away completely. I liked how I wouldnt need to worry about taking a pill everyday.. But... about a week after I got my injection I started bleeding.. A LOT. It WAS NOT just "spotting", it was a full on period. I thought, okay maybe I just need to get used to this new birth control. It has now been 4 months, and I am still bleeding. I saw my doctor to tell her about this crazy bleeding, about 3 months in from getting the injection, and at three months, you are supposed to get your next injection. Of course I did not get it again, but still continue to bleed. So please, do not get the depo shot! nightmare!"


"Definitely my favorite.  I'm so put down by my mood stabilizer that I never got manic on it.  Weight gain for me is self induced, not medication induced.  It ups a lot of things that make you smarter.  Scholastically I do well on it. Nice medicine."


"Started taking Adderall about 3.5 years ago while in my early twenties for ADD. After already been diagnosed at around 7 my parents refused to put me on medicines. I was never able to sit still, go a day without being extremely restless in class, and many times was sent to the office for being loud. After extreme fatigue and no motivation to finish anything including zero motivation to work, depression, etc. I started Adderall. Has helped so much (at first) things got done, class/work was way smoother. And had interest in things I always struggled to absorb. Cons... tolerance builds fast. Sleep is a must or you feel like a corpse. (After the first few weeks sleep comes easier though.) Nervous.  Jittery. "


"I've been taking 30mg a night for 7 or 8 years now.  It doesn't stop the migraines but it lessens the pain and makes them less frequent.  One of the better medications I have tried.  Others have either not worked or have had horrible side effects.  I tried to go off of Nortriptyline twice now because I do feel it increases my appetite, but both times the headaches got worse.  So for me Nortriptyline and Botox shots have been the most helpful."


"I just started this medication today but my mom has been on it for about 6 months and has lost  60 pound and have had no side effects so hope I get the same results"


"My blood pressure numbers runs high. I was given Hydralazine 25 mg 3 x a day then increase to 50 mg. This  medication gave me the worse head ache, blurred vission, dizziness dry mouth, chest pains, very tired it drop some but not enough to continue taking this drug. I going back to the doctor to get something else. It had me in bed and sitting for most of the day totally out of it. Made me feel like I was tired. This medication is not worth taking."


"It worked great for 12 years. Than I decided to stop taking it and deal with some emotional issues. Bad idea. Incredibly difficult to get off of. Nausea for a month and after that I was dizzy for another month. Fell into a horrible depression, saw and felt the gates of hell. Ironically, I'm now taking 3 drugs to deal with my depression, lexapro, lamictal, and seroquel. Dealing with my emotional issues, but I definitley would do things differently if had to do it over."


"This was the best thing that's ever happened to me. I had a good experience with Sprintec with no symptoms at all, other than some bad breaking out during the first two months. My skin dramatically cleared up after the third month, only giving me a pimple or two during my period."


"It didn't open up my bronchial tubes and lungs at all but what it DID do was make me extremely shakey, angry for no apparent reason, have labored and rapid breathing, which increased my PR to 120+, and sweaty. It was all compiled upon on current SOB, and the bad thing is, it was my husbands breathing machine and I assume it might have had some of that asthmaephren left in it so not a whole dose even, while not knowing, I put my one dose of an albuterol treatment and BLAM! All of this and STILL hasn't helped my breathing. I would highly suggest running this by your doctor before using because if you're home alone and you have a bad reaction, it could close you up and you could die. Seriously, be careful with this stuff."


"I've used Monistat 7 & 3 before. Never had any intense pain or swelling after applying them. But really, who has time for that, especially when there is a fancy 1 day application. Remember if it sounds to good to be true it probably is. Don't get me wrong, it works, you'll just be battling the fires of hell of your vagina most of the day. I used the 1 day last night and all was good. I went to bed and slept for 5 peaceful hours. The pain actually woke me up, intense burning and really swollen. Took a bath and felt a little better. About 1 hr later intense pain and the little bottle of devils cream they give you sucks . I researched home remedies for burning and found applying yogurt helps. Desperate and in agony I found myself spooning yogurt on my lady parts. It did bring relief but only for a bit. Swollen and burning I decided to try ice. Get a bowl of ice and find somewhere to lay down and relax, you are going to need to be relaxed for this. I gradually iced it... At first the only thing I could do was remind myself to breath. Honestly, it's sucks, but it feels really good when you go numb. It was absolutely worth the first 5 mins. I noticed my swelling go down and my pain eased significantly. Monistat 1 is very effective but it depends if you want a fire vagina for part of the day. I'm still torn if I'll ever use it again. It did make me feel much better but there are a couple hours of intense pain after applying."


"Continued  coughing after taking the  benzonatate 100 mg  for two days. Others side effects are  no easing of coughing,  hard to breath and some confused  state."


"No side effects for me but everyone is different so everybody's experience will be different and not only depending on your weight or height! Try it for at least six months and if it's not for you just switch!!"


"I had pretty bad fungus on my toe nails. At first it was my big 2 toes, then it spread. I remember my small toes didn't even look like they had nails. I was devastated, and just used nail polish to cover up. Then my big toe completely came off the nail bed. I went to the dermatologist and he prescribed it, warned me that it will take a year if anything, and that he didn't really think I was going to get a nail back. I used it every night, and tried to leave my nails pretty short. My small nails cleared up, and my big toe nail GREW back completely at 8 months, it has been 12 months you can't tell even if you tried!  SO THANKFUL! $25 copay, but I would have paid more if needed."


"I started taking one pill each morning to increase my breastmilk about a week ago.  My breastmilk had increased tremendously but I have had to get up several times in the middle of the night to pee and last night... I didn't get up.  I peed myself in my sleep! I haven't done that since I was a kid!  Not sure if it was the reglan that had me knocked out so hard but it was awful. I can't believe I did that.  I have been drinking lots of water as I was told to, and it does help milk supply. But man!"


"I have just finished my first month on being on Loestrin 24 Fe and I'm fairly pleased with it. Before I was on Ortho Tricyclen-Lo and it worked great at first, but after 2 years of being on it my month long periods began to come back so my gyno put me on Loestrin. I have nothing bad to say about it. I have become a little more sensitive to light, my acne has gotten a little worse but nothing terrible, my hunger is through the roof but I've actually lost weight, and my sex drive is nearly non existent since I've started on the pill. I am right now awaiting my period which after being on the brown pills for 3 days is really scaring me, but I'm assured I have nothing to worry about and as long as I get my period, I'm a happy camper."


"I have been taking amitriptyline for 3 weeks and I want to hug the people who make this.  I don't have those daily stomach aches. Hoping this stays working for me."


"I LOVEEE epiduo!!!!!! I was covered with acne on my face and my dermatologist recommended it. After two or three months I was clear. Within the first week I saw improvement! It did leave my face a bit dry - nothing that moisturizer couldn't fix though. After about a year of using epiduo, I am proud to say that I am proud to go out without any makeup.
(cons - NOTHING!!!)"


"I live in the Uk so we get drugs etc free. This drug is only available via a specialist at a hospital and is carefully mointored. I'm 40yrs old and had painful large sports since I was 12, I have tried everything, so now I've hit 40 and had a family decided to try it. I lasted 15 days of 20g a day. I thought at my age I would have less to worry about that a teenager. I could cope with the dry skin and cracked lips but the headaches and joint pain was horrific. I stopped taking 5 days ago but still am in constant pain & have a headache have been told these side effects could last up to 30 days. I have never suffered side effects from any drugs I have taken until I took this. If you are planning to take this please consider carefully."


"It is ok but  I like my methadone much better than this"


"I started taking 150 mg twice a day, and I started feeling a difference since day 1, the very first night I woke up in the middle of the night agitated because a very vivid dream and they only got worse as days went by to the point I could not differentiate dreams with reality and having a lot of trouble to wake up, during the day I was feeling hopeful again and started doing things I had stopped doing but on day 7 approx I had a major panic attack at work feeling like choking due to lack of oxigen and started hyperventilating which I had never experienced before in my life so long story short I ended up in ER that night, even though the paramedics suggested it was gonna go away by itself I still wanted to be checked out, horrible experience"


"I sprained my lumbar spine ligaments on Tuesday night.  Was barely able to walk, even after 2.5 days of taking prescribed muscle relaxer (Flexeril), Tramadol for pain, and Naproxen for inflammation.  The pain got so unbearable today that I went back to Urgent Care and begged for something else.  I was given a pack of prednisone.  Took 2 pills immediately, then one after lunch...here it is only 4 hours later and I am already up and moving around! This medication is incredible for this condition.  I only wish I had known about it all the other times I sprained by back and suffered for 1-2 weeks in agony!"


"I was hurt on the job back in 2006.Had a disc removed and fusion of L4 and L5 in my lower back.I  have suffered for years with chronic back and leg pain because of this injury.I was on 80 mg's of Percocet  a day for 2 years and was taken off of it,cold turkey as they say,by my Dr.

After 5 days of terrible withdrawl's,my Dr. put me on OPANA ER 10 mg tab's,twice a day.They helped me with my withdrawl symptoms but didn't do much for my pain.

My Dr. agreed to up my dosage to 30 mg's,twice per day.

WOW!!!! What a difference these 30 mg pills make.Pain is about a 1 on a scale of 1 to 10 and I can finally sleep again.

It is known that only 10 percent of your dose is actually absorbed by the body and the rest is eliminated when taken orally."


"Lost over ten pounds in ten days. Had some nausea on random days but not every day or consistently or necessarily when my dose went up. Pleased with results overall though my weight loss wasn't as dramatic or fast as other people's."


"This is a horrible product and should be recalled - I had a very minor rosacea problem with two patches of redness on my checks.  I used this for one week and it worked fine - but then the second week it made my face a living hell with bumps and itching  - the area infected increased to three times the size.  I stopped using it and now using something different from a different doctor.  DO NOT USE IT!!!"


"So I started the phentermine pill on a Saturday, That was the first thing that hit my mouth that day. I'll be honest, it made me a little dizzy and loopy for the first couple of hours. But then all of a sudden I felt this burst of energy which makes you feel great. And I have been everyday since then...today is Thursday and I've also noticed that I'm having trouble sleeping at night. I faithfully passed out around 10pm every night before I started. And now I can stay up til the next day if I wanted to. It's almost like you have to force yourself to go to sleep. Since this is still my first week, I haven't recorded any weight loss yet. But I thought it would be helpful to mention the deprivation of sleep and amazing amount of energy you have"


"I use this drug for my period pains though it makes my first day quite heavy it relieves me of all period pain I feel normal the same as any other non menstrating day. And make sure to use it on first sign of ur period"


"It's a great alternative for people with stomach issues as it causes no GI  upset.  You do have to eat, it can make you nauseous if you don't, but I can't tolerate anti depressant or strong opiates, so this does the trick for moderate chronic pain. Not a good choice for severe pain or post surgery."


"I had bought this drug ONLINE for a trip to China. Never tried it before. Was concerned about the nausea and/or missed the short initial window for starting the course. Returned from a cross country flight and within five days had a bad sore throat. Following directions, I took first dose within 24 hours AFTER eating a meal. No nausea. Day Day 4 I still feel sick - sore throat, sore neck by ears, hoarse, coughing, headache - but all are bearable and I can function. I imagine it would have been much worse w/o the drug. I forgot to wipe down airline seat and environs on the last leg of the trip. Never again!"


"7 days after Doxcyclin took swelling down but didn't get rid of infection . Nasty side effects -Horrible taste extreme thirst , very achey and lethargic has cleared the green gunk , 2 days left."


"Mildly effective with controlling blood glucose. Side effect of extreme fecal incontinence was unacceptable."


"Twenty plus years with Fibromyalgia and depression. Pristiq works best as my antidepressant. Tramadol very helpful for early morning stiffness, muscle pain. It takes about 30 minutes to work. Northstar manufacturer capsule does not allow me to nap in the afternoon for some reason which I like and is my only (positive) side-effect. Zydus manufacture pill makes me sleepy by afternoon and a headache. I would advise trying different manufacturers although the inactive ingredients don't seem to be very different. I wonder about that.
I was four years on oxycodone 10 mg and although I was able to work, it definitely had more of a "narcotic" effect and not as helpful as Tramadol. I am not susceptible to addiction and had no trouble withdrawing from oxycodone."


"Started contrave 12/25/14. Now 2 lbs short of losing 40 (1/3 of goal) Wt. fluctuates due to how much liquid I have. With salty foods, I gain. Water helps. I was a binge eater and I was a coffee drinker. With chocolate, now don't want it or just a bite. Fruit, veggies, water are my go-to's. I eat other foods but now count all calories. Try to be under 1000.  I HATED water. Now it's my ultra fave, over diet iced tea, diet mixes/pop. I don't diet; just not stark raving hungry where anything will do. I now think about what I should have. Eat anything I want but not much. Now picky. Only effect now is constipation so Miralax daily/prunes weekly. Side effects were bad at 1st mainly cuz I was eating/drinking addict food. Once realized, all good since. =) happy me"


"I had the flu and was prescribed to take these pills for a bad cough. It seemed like every time I took one my cough got worse. I stopped taking them and went to over the counter cough syrup. Worked much better!"


"I have been on Seroquel XR for almost 2 years now, and am at a dose of 400mg. If I drop down to 300mg I become unstable in my mood again. This medication has helped me become stable, I rarely become "high", due to this I have not self-harmed in a year and 6 months.
The weight gain has made me uncomfortable, especially considering that the medication can make me very hungry. However, my weight has now stabilized and I ave a BMI of 28, so its not too bad. I still become very angry sometimes, but attribute this to my own behaviour and coping mechanisms.
Overall, this has given me my life back. My family and friends have noticed the change in me and I feel that I can appear "normal"."


"I love this birth control! I've been on it for 2 years haven't a had an issue. I put it on my pelvis and switch sides every week. If I put it anywhere else, my pants would rub it off, or my shirt or bra strap would. Mild skin irritation occurs, besides that, I highly recommend it."


"I am taking 50mg. of trazodone, been taking it 2 nights, and it does nothing, 1st. night got to sleep around 4  o'clock, 2nd night 5:30 am. Going to try taking 2 pills tonight, here's hoping."


"I switched to loxapine from risperidone because my doctor said that it wouldn't cause weight gain.  Unfortunately, I did gain weight on this as well.  It also had a sedative effect.  But in terms of treating my symptoms, it works perfectly fine."


"I had experienced a very traumatic event and was prescribed this medication wellbutrin at 150mg for three day then 300mg everyday but at separate times. Within a week I could feel a strange feeling like I couldn't stop thinking about just what I was seeing and how miserable I felt. A few days later I hit the lowest point in life. Soon afterward I was experiencing some suicidal thoughts. Had to take a benzo to relax and it went away. Never taking that again. I was on it only 2 weeks."


"Lamictal is an interesting medication. It worked very well for controlling moodswings, particularly the rage filled depressive mixed episodes but caused absolutely massive memory and congition problems about 8 months into treatment at 200mg a day. It was odd, the world just kind slipped into the present. I couldn't even do things like cook toast because I would forget what I was doing. I have since cut the dose to 25mg a day. It works far less well for the moodswings but doesn't mess up my mind much now. All in all, mixed results. I still take it. It beats the alternatives which were awful."


"When I began taking Mobic (7.5 mg twice a day) for my sciatica and lower back pain I felt like I was 10 years younger. I experienced  greater flexibility and generally felt good all over. However after a couple of months on this dosage I began to experience dizziness and shortness of breath.  My doctor found that I was very anemic due to blood loss somewhere in my body to the point where I had to be hospitalized and received 2 units of blood. I had no history of ulcers or other internal bleeding.

In addition to taking the maximum dosage of Mobic I was also taking a baby aspirin once a day. My advice is to take as small a dose as possible for as short a time as possible and NEVER use when taking aspirin."


"I've been on Vyvanse for about 2 months now and I've seen a huge improvement in my motivation to do thinks and want to do school work. My grades were really bad before I took Vyvanse but now they are excellent. The only downfall to this is I have lost about 20 pounds and it seems like I'm always nervous so I guess I'm going to stop this medicine so I can gain the weight back on."


"About a year ago I was diagnosed with severe anxiety with panic attacks. Anxiety runs in my family so for me it was not a huge shock for me to have anxiety. I have tried about three different medications that just made me feel awful. I did not feel like myself and I was always sleepy. Once I  got put on Xanax with another type of anxiety medication it helped subside my panic attacks. Anytime I would have a panic attack I would take a Xanax and it would help me be able to fell like myself again. I do not take Xanax every day just because I do not have panic attacks everyday and because it is highly addicted. For me this medication worked."


"Sneezing, itchy eyes and runny nose, terrible allergy attack.  Normally I take benadryl or one with dyphenhydramine in it but I didn't want to be tired all day so I took Claritin-D 12 hour.  BIG MISTAKE!  It took 5 hours before it even started easing my allergy symptoms and it still hasn't completely gotten rid of them but I am stuck not being able to take anything else for another 6 1/2 hours.  I would never recommend this!"


"My experience with the patch was terrible. I started it Wednesday night and by Evening of Thursday I had a headache and felt completely drained at work to the point where I had to ask my manager if I could be sent home. Went to bed around 9:30 and but kept frequently waking up throughout the night. I had the most intense nausea, threw up, and then threw up again in the morning. Felt as if I was pregnant even though I'm not (on my period while I put the patch on). Immediately took the patch off me. The side effects were too brutal for me to endure."


"I took this pill for 4 months thinking my body will get use to it but it only got worse. I have been taking different birth control pills for about 6 years now and never have I ever had the symptoms that I had on this pill.  My periods were heavy and lasted 7 plus days. I had intense cramps to the point that I couldn't move and had to practice breathing exercises. I had blood clots that were the size of quarters or bigger. It may have just been my body but I will not go back to this pill."


"I just got my IUD installed yesterday, the placing of it was so painful for me. My doctor said the that usually it hurts more when you haven't had a baby before, the cramping feels like a slight contraction, that's what he described it as. That kinda made me feel like not wanting kids anymore - not going to lie. Today is day 2 with it and I feel cramping for a few seconds come and go. He said I will feel cramping as my body adjusts to it. So far so good, other than the placement and the cramping, I have seem to lost my appetite.... im the type that would eat every 20 minutes and as soon as It was placed my sense of hunger was gone. I'm not sure if it has to do with the cramping or the IUD but hopefully it stays like"


"Its doesn't suit me ..when I take it I become angry, hyper and I have loss of appetite and more fear. Also my mouth opens very little while talking after taking busbin 5"


"Was given a prescription to Pristiq to help with ADHD in addition to Xanax for anxiety.  The first day I noticed an improved mood, but initially thought it was the Xanax.  After taking Pristiq first thing in the morning and holding off on the Xanax, I noticed a significant improvement in mood over no medication, and a slight improvement over taking both Pristiq and Xanax.  Between the two of them, they seem to keep my anxiety and focus in a healthy range.  The only side effect I've noticed is slight jaw fatigue from clenching.  Pretty minor though, and something I have no problem dealing with."


"My husband is on it and is extremely fatigued- and I MEAN TIRED to where he can't walk w/o getting out of breath. He also coughs constantly and brings up white foamy phlegm.

L girl, you said your mom passed soon after taking the drug. I'm so sorry. Did she have issues with lungs and/or cough? I hope you see this but I'm not sure you will since we can't message people on here apparently."


"This med worked well for the first 6 weeks. I had lost about 20 lbs and liked that part. The next 4 or 5 shots didn't seem like it did anything. The lumps remained though. After about a month off the drug the lumps started to go away and the sulfur burps, stomach cramps, constipation, nausea and intermittent diarrhea took over. I was sick about 2 months as the lumps slowly dissolved. It took another 3 months before I felt normal again. I think the med didn't dissolve like it should have. Then it all released at once and made me sick. Also the needle was HUGE and a pain to get ready. I switched to Trulicity lately and am having good results."


"Adderall XR 20mg, doesn't help me at all.  I can't tell I took it.  The manufacturer is Activas Pharm"


"Diazepam has helped me with my panic attack and anxiety.  I couldn't imagine going back to the old me without it."


"I have Fibromyalgia and also RSD in my shoulder, which came after severe trauma to my left side and hip which was fractured also. RSD is a frustrating disorder. But Trazadone has really helped my sleep and makes me feel rested and I sleep for 8 hours or so usually.

I take sometimes up to 10mg of Lorazepam depending on which doctor prescribes it and I take this everyday for severe anxiety and panic attacks and it helps with the pain I have all over my body too.

But Lorazepam can't put me to sleep in the hospital they gave me 14mg everyday of my 30 day stay and it just made me hyper.

So I believe benzodiazepines and things like Ambien, Lunesta, and Imovane are not necessary. Trazadone helps you sleep much better and is not addictive."


"This medicine has some rough side effects."


"I got nexplanon put it last July and I hate the irregular cycles and the decreased libido.  My cycle came in late July last year thru late August,  nothing in September or October, late November thru late December, nothing in January, all of February, nothing in march,  and so far,  nothing in April. It does make u nervous because it makes u wonder if you're pregnant. Also,  I've gotten back acne a bit.  It beats the pill for me, though,  because the last pills I liked were great.  I had to stop taking them because they stopped making them.  The very last ones I was on,  which were supposed to be new ones made by the same company, sucked. They decreased my libido, made me feel sick a lot and pills are just annoying to have to take anyway."


"I've had the Mirena for about 5 months now and I'm still not sold on it.  The pain during insertion was high and I had horrible cramping for the next few days.  My periods are about a week and a half long, granted it is light and is more like spotting but it's real inconvenient.  I still get pretty bad cramps accompanied with it too.  You're told to give it about 6 months to let your body adjust to it so I'm hoping it gets better."


"I have been through the gamut of antidepressant meds. Celexa,  Lexapro, cymbalta, Zoloft, fetzima and several others over the last 13 years.  My doctor kept leading me away from Effexor because of the bad withdrawals it has. This drug is working pretty well so far. My insurance lapsed tho once. I went without meds for 4 days and I was on a high dose. She was right about those withdrawals.  The worst I've ever had. Severe nightmares, sweats, extremely low energy, brain zaps, every noise would set my head in a tailspin.  I've had pain med withdrawal and benzo withdrawal and nothing compares to coming of this med. Thankfully my insurance kicked back in and after a day and half I was starting to feel better again. It works. But not w/o risks"


"I found out a yr ago, that my high functioning autism son had Asperger. He was put on Ripserdal. After about 10 months I found out the doctor should have been doing blood work to test his porlactin level. His levels should have been between 2.8 and 5.8. His was 55.9. His doctor told me this was okay and not to worry till it got up to 1000 or higher. We tried other medications but nothing seem to help like the Risperdal. So he is back on the Risperdal. It does not have the same effect in girls that it does boys. "


"i have a very sensitive and oily skin. whenever i go under the sun and or get dirt on my face i just got acnes by that day and once it stats appearing it just breaks out vulnerably leaving extreme bad scars on my face. i was just looking for my perfect products everywhere. i used a lot of things for this but finally i went to a dermatologist and he suggested me to use duac gel twice a day, retin A cream at night over spot and blemishes and suggested acne aid liquid cleanser. i just started using it for 4 days and i just felt the quick changes on my skin. my scars were getting light and all the new born pimples were just faded with my skin. it is really an excellent spot treatment and reliable drug. please have it once. greatly recommended."


"My experience with Vicodin has been good."


"I'm 19, and I started taking this pill because I was sick of passing out from painful cramps and I had started having sex with my boyfriend like 8 months before and I was always afraid I'd get pregnant.
This pill is quite effective, my cramps have most certainly subsided and I feel safe and comfortable having sex with my boyfriend.  There is just one problem though: I have become very hysterical in situations where I should usually be more calm and collected.  Lately when I get in arguments with my boyfriend over very little/petty things that used to not bug me as much, I end up screaming and sobbing hysterically.  Also, about a week ago I stubbed my finger and reacted as though I had been stabbed.  I screamed and cried for 30 mins."


"I'm 5'7 and 6 weeks ago I weighed 210 lbs. I started at the low dose for two weeks and lost 8lbs, and at the middle dose I lost 17lbs more. I've had minimal side-effects: toe and finger numbness that lasts for a few minutes and some dry mouth. Certainly nothing that I would consider stopping for. I love this pill. I have no interest in food and am so rarely hungry. It is pricey- please go to their website and get the first two weeks free and $100 off every month after that. It is worth it, I think I'm saving that in food costs."


"This medication works best for spontaneous anxiety but also is effective for chronic anxiety. I love that, unlike benzos, you do not become physically dependent, so you can stop anytime without withdrawals. In addition it is 100x better for allergies than diphenhydramine (Benadryl)."


"I was in the hospital for appendicitis and I was given this to help with the pain and before the entire shot was inside of me my head hit the pillow and I had instant release of pain... Greatest pain killer I've ever had"


"I just got the Skyla IUD inserted this morning and wanted to share my positive experience, especially after reading all of the horror stories online. For a little background information, I am a 19 year old girl who has never been pregnant before. I have been on birth control pills since about 16. Overall I did not have a painful insertion. I will be the first one to say that I do not have a good tolerance for pain and am a big baby about everything. So much so that I am 19 and still cry about getting shots.. a little embarrassing but to put it in to perspective haha. The only part of insertion that was uncomfortable but not painful was the opening of my cervix. Don't listen to the horror stories like I did because I freaked out over nothing!"


"I am a 53 year old male and have had extreme psoriasis since i was 21 years old, Humira has improved my life so much i have been taking this medicine for 3 months with little side affects as far as i can see.

i have been on holiday and for the first time , as long as i can recall, i have not felt ashamed to be by a pool and taking some sun in "GREAT feeling""


"I have generalized anxiety disorder. Before I was prescribed Klonopin I was at the verge of losing my job, house, even my family. I couldn't stop worrying, stressing and overwhelming myself. I had no energy to even play with my kids. Once I started taking this medicine it brought me back to living and enjoying life, family, even performing better at work. I really recommend this medicine if you have generalized anxiety disorder, it works like a miracle."


"I've been taking Concerta for nearly five years now and just recently it hasn't been working as well as it used to. I was diagnosed with ADD in 6th grade and was then prescribed this medication. I've been taking it ever since. But back in May, I started to notice that I was having a much harder time focusing. It was almost like I hadn't taken it at all. This was very unfortunate since at that time I was having my end of year exams. I've also seen that others have been having the same problem. I'm looking forward to having this sorted out because my ADD is very bad and makes it very hard just to function in everyday life."


"I took plan B 6 hours after we had unprotected sex and was worried he got precum in me. I rushed to the pharmacy and took it ASAP. Then came 2 mentally painful weeks of waiting to see if I got pregnant and I had already ovulated the day that I took the pill. I didn't have any symptoms except feeling slight nausea the morning after I took it. But at the end of all this worrying I didn't end up pregnant. Def take this pill it's worth it. Even to ease your mind. Try not to worry it only makes it worse. And for the first time I was so happy to see blood!!!"


"My 7yr old who is autistic, has ADHD and epilepsy has taken guanfacine for about 3 years now.  Since 12/6/2016 she has been taking 1mg ER and we just increased to 2mg ER on 1/7/2017.  My girl is a new child, can focus more, is learning more, and is getting much better daily reports from school.  She is tired by the end of the day but I think it's due to her still adjusting to the dosage.  I am extremely happy with our results!"


"I'm not sure how to rate it, as this is my first birth control & I have nothing to compare it to

So far, I've been on it for a month & a half & haven't experienced anything life-changing.

My skin doesn't get nearly as much breakout before my period, which has been nice.

I haven't gained any significant weight & my breasts haven't gone up in size (thank god)

I did, however, experience a 21 day long period when I started taking this bc.. It wasn't painful, just annoying. I no longer experience "spotting," but rather I get a thick, dark reddish-brown discharge at random, which is also annoying. As for mood changes, it has been mostly elated rather than down, which has been incredible"


"I took this medicine for about 18 months.  After about a year I noticed I had really gained weight... 17 pounds during my time on effexor. So I decided to stop taking this and switch to something else.  After just four days,  I feel thinner,  my clothes fit better.  I think I was that rare 1% that gained weight on this med. It is otherwise wonderful.  Worked great on my anxiety with no other annoying side effects... But 17 pounds was annoying enough!"


"I was pretty disappointed by Vistaril. I asked my psychiatrist about it hoping it helps in addition with the Zoloft I was taking to cure my itchiness, anxiety, sedation, and allergies. The only thing I saw improve were my allergies, and not by much. Yes I have only been on Vistaril 12 days, but still I was disappointed with the results. One Benadryl and one Zyrtec a night was more helpful than this. Oh well I guess I'll have to keep looking."


"Was having bad bouts of angina daily. Could not sweep with a broom the entire floor and stood on a nightly basis to try and get to sleep cause. Since ranexa its like I can sleep I can clean a little more. Its just what I need if I can get past all the side effects."


"I got the Liletta November 2016. I had gone off birth control when I was 21 after being on the pill/nuva ring for 6 years. I am now 27 and am in a serious relationship, so I decided to get an IUD. I don't like it. I am going to get the strings trimmed in a few weeks when I go in for my annual. My boyfriend can feel it almost every time we have sex, and the strings have CUT him. I had my period for the first month straight, and then regular/heavy spotting till April. I get random pangs of discomfort pretty regularly in my uterus/cervix. It honestly feels like my body is just angry and rejecting the IUD.  I also experience mood swings and I have never been so emotionally sensitive in my life."


"When you use it it may still hurt. For me, I put it on before bed and leave until morning. By the morning it is an improvement. Every time it has taken the sunburn off almost completely or fully complete."


"its awful. i looked more into the side effects and one of the rare side effects is anxiety and knowing this made my week at school a living hell. I kept on having very bad anxiety attacks I feel like I'm gonna die, I can't go outside and actually have a good time and I can't breathe while at school Microgestin and Naproxin have side effects causing anxiety. please don't take this medicine it messes up your life and I just hope I can get back to my normal self. by the way naproxen is for my leg because i was having leg pain for a shin splints. you guys don't take both of these. oh and I'm going to the doctor on wednesday to talk about my leg and for my anxiety attacks."


"I'm 21 years old and I used to smoke 25 a day for 3 years. When I first started taking Zyban I honestly wasn't sure if I wanted to quit or keep smoking but I thought why not try!
For the first 8-10 days my morning dose made very nauseous and feel like I was either going to vomit or faint but I never did.
since I set my quit date with zyban I have never touched a cigarette since and it has been 6 months now.

the only caution I would like to share is that it only takes away the cravings !
You still have to say no too having a cigarette."


"Been on it for 4 days. I feel like a zombie..nauseas..depressed..no appetite.. sleeping all day. Its doing the opposite of what I need. I have no emotions or reactions when people talk to me."


"Suffer from SAD and PTSD tried Zoloft but had sexual side effects and still felt depressed.  I have taken Wellbutrin with much success.  Occasionally I have stopped taking it and the depression returns.  No sexual side effects and I'm back to my usual happy, positive and energetic self.  I've had to increase the dose to 300mg XL four times daily, still felt the blues and lack of concentration on 150 four times a day.  Doing great! No extreme side effects ringing in ears stopped, love the decrease in appetite and am now able to and desiring to exercise so the weight loss is a plus. Occasional nausea but able to deal with it.  I Love feeling back to my old self; highly recommend!"


"I began to use Epiduo and Differin one month ago. At first I was dissapointed because I had unrealistically high expectations for how fast they would work, but once I got over that and realized it would take time I was fine. I used Velocity moisturizer for the dryness and it didn't work at all sadly, but then I witched to Cetaphil and my skin began to improve because it was no longer too dry. My skin isn't where I want it to be yet, but looking back at older pictures before using the products, I know it's on its way."


"I have been on it bc for 3 months now , it seems like this Brown discharge never goes away , I get my period on time but its longer than the regular 5 days . Not sure if I should switch birth control or just keep taking it . Help ????"


"Severe anxiety and debilitating depression - a normal active happy person reduced to nothing but the dark in a bed for months. Prescribed every drug in the book in every combination - twice! All absolutely utterly totally useless. One day my doc said we are going to try an unusual dangerous drug - Nardil, because its your only hope. FANTASTIC UTTERLY INCREDIBLE. In two days I was living again and I was nearly better."


"Worked fine for me, just a little expensive."


"I take 300 mg effexor am and 15 mg mirtazapine pm just before I go to sleep. This combination has worked very well for me and the only side effect I really have is a bit of dry mouth but that's probably exacerbated by smoking. For me, they counteract each others side effects at these dosages cause at 225mg effexor and 30mg mirtazapine I had an insatiable appetite at night time!"


"I'm starting on my 2nd set of Euflexxa injections..  My first series was 6 months ago.  I didn't think it helped my knees very much but thinking back over the last 6 months, I've had  very little discomfort in my knees.  I've hiked and played tennis all summer so maybe it did work!  I'm just now feeling the discomfort returning..so I'm now going in for another 'round' of shots . The shots are not painful for me...just a little uncomfortable but not real pain. My insurance pays for the injections.   I'm 62 and have bone on bone in both knees.  Just hoping to put off TKR for a while."


"I took one pill (5mg--I'm a 120lb female) last night at 11pm and went to bed a little while after, and woke up around 2am with mild cramping.  Went to the bathroom (just urinating) and then went back to sleep.  I then woke up in the morning at 8am a little with minimal cramping and bowel pressure, but upon going to the bathroom I still didn't have a bowel movement.  I decided to drink a cup of strong coffee, hoping that would help, and about 5 minutes later went back to the bathroom and had a bowel movement.  I then had 3 more over the next 6 hours, all completely controlled.  This medicine really helped without I didn't have any severe cramping or pain and now fell 90% back to normal less than 24 hours after I took the medicine!"


"I had a car accident 2013 Nov ..,concossion, ptsd , etc . and finally the best treatment is zolof ☺I feel better, ,,no panic attacks anymore and nausea almost gone, ,and frustration almost gone"


"I have developed a severe allergy problem this year. I've been put on several different antihistamines and Astelin is by far the most effective. Since it is a nasal spray it's instant relief! I'm so glad my doctor put me on this. I can finally breathe again. If you have problems with congestion from allergies I would strongly recommend talking to your doctor about Astelin."


"I was just diagnosed with osteoarthritis and had surgery to fix meniscus tear. Osteoarthritis is bone on bone, tibia and femur, on the outside of my left knee. Probably due to trauma playing soccer. I am 45 year old women. Played soccer since 3rd grade, high school, college and after. Since 2000 I've mainly only run. Jan 22, 2014 was my surgery. Just over a month after my surgery, I had my first injection. I did not say anything to anyone because I surprised at how much better the knee felt. Normally just walking I would have sharp pain on the outside of knee, after shot, I did not feel this. On day two after shot, I walked for exercise over 3 miles and my knee felt great. I hope the next 2 injections go just as well and hope this pain free feeling lasts."


"One thing that bothers me is people saying they gained weight. Some people experiencing weight gain can blame the pill, but for a vast majority its because at 18-23 your metabolism slows, and no matter how you eat or exersize you will gain weight and that's usually the blame factor. I just started this pill today. I get it free from planned parenthood! Yipee! It is the first pill that hasn't made me vomit all day long which was wonderful to get. I had a super high estrogen pill that was the only one that didn't give me nausea but it gave terrible headaches and made me act out and be cranky. After just one day of this pill, I feel like my old happy self again. I wish I tried this one sooner!"


"I have a deviated septum and tried everything. .but I have found that generic claritan non drowsy formula with just nasal saline has done the trick for post nasal drip. Works great..pharmacist recommended for me."


"Very effective."


"I had no side effects, and this is the best thing for my rosacea. I have subtype I and II (of very small papules) and this got rid of the papules completely and brought the inflammation and redness down and I believe it also keeps me from flushing as intensely. I take this continuously now for over a year. The only bad part of this drug is that the slow release kind used for rosacea (called Aprillon in Canada, and Oracea in the U.S.) is VERY expensive (works out to about $1.50 a day). To me it's worth it, it works that well."


"I am 49 and my right knee has been hurting for a year.  MRI showed no tears, just worn cartilage.  Steriod shot gave immediate 100% relief from pain but only for 2 1/2 months.  Dr. gave me the series of Euflexa shots and the shots were not painful...just a little uncomfortable.  But I have had very little relief from pain.  I am having to take anti-inflammatory and pain pills but still not much relief.  Scared Dr. Is going to have to scope it.  "


"Plain and simple, it sucks. Only 8 months in and I want it out nowww. My acne takes me back to when I hit puberty and worse... it's on my back which I've never had before, I've gained 15 pounds, no sex drive. None. My depression is worse, and my irrability and mood swings from it is causing friction with my fiancé :( hopefully ensurense covers the cost of taking it out."


"I have found they have helped my bladder but my feet and ankles are very swollen so will have to stop them."


"I started the Nuvaring about two weeks ago. And for the first couple of days I felt nothing. I loved it and thought it was going to be a smooth experience. Well I was wrong. I soon begin to once in a while feel headaches and lots of tiredness. Then I did not feel myself at all. I felt like I had no feelings whatsoever to anyone at all. It was making me not even want to have sex at all so what was the point of even getting on it?? Even my mom and boyfriend said I didn't seem myself. I was super moody and kind of depressed. I took the ring out last night and I already feel better and back to my happy self. Do not recommend"


"Cystic acne has cleared up. Hair on legs/arms grows more slowly. Hair on head doesn't get greasy. Bust has increased from 34B to 34C. Weight has dropped 10lbs with no lifestyle changes. No anxiety, depression, mood swings, etc. Took approx. 3 months to start seeing these results. Very happy with progress so far."


"I would most definitely reccomend Accutane! the stuff is brilliant!!! i am 18 and have experienced bad skin for almost 2 years, i was constantly paranoid and unhappy and now i wake up instantly in a good mood, the side effects can be quite painful as i had very dry lips and dry patches all over my arms but they are only temporary and defo worth it!"


"I've been struggling with acne for a year now. I'm a high school student and it's so hard to be confident when everyone else has clear skin and you feel really insecure about yourself. I've been taking this medicine for 2 weeks and my skin is its worst it's ever been, the first week I barely broke out, I now have 3 cystic acne and I really hope this is part of the plan. I'm going to stick with it for another 3 months."


"I have been on and off this medicine for a year or so and what I've found is that when I stay on it and take it like I'm supposed to, I lose weight and eat healthier.  When  go off I eat horribly but it's honestly more of me going off my diet so I don't bother with the Contrave.  Now I have been taking it faithfully since February 1st and eating low carb and I'm down over 25 lbs.  I think it does really work and it helps me make better choices.  My main reason for this review is to let all of the "newbies" know that the side effects will go away.  I felt horrible for the first few weeks as I was building up my dosage but I have absolutely no side effects now.  Start very slowly and gradually build up to the full dose"


"helped me quit smooking...severely addicted to the gum...lost sex drive and massive erection problems...since i stopped the nicoret things are getting better !!! Took 110 gums per week for 10 years....big mistake....Hope to get back to normal soon !!!!"


"I have had a severe headache for 5 days and this medicine doesn't even scratch the surface of the pain."


"I really did think that is was a pretty good medicine had no problems with it."


"After struggling with depression and anxiety for the past 10 years (23 now), I was beyond miserable with the way I felt. Due to the depression and anxiety, I isolated myself from friends, dreaded things I used to enjoy, etc. I saw my doctor about a month ago and was prescribed Escitalopram (generic of Lexapro), at 5 mg. In the beginning of starting this medication, I noticed nausea, increased anxiety and irritability, and tiredness. After 2 weeks of starting this medication, I slowly started feeling the positive effects, which included lowered depression and the ability to control my anxiety and panic attacks. I am so grateful my doctor prescribed me this medication, because I finally feel like I'm regaining my happiness and self-esteem!"


"I was on Tri-Nessa for 5 years never using any other form of birth control..no condoms or anything. I decided to switch birth control pills, 3 months later I got pregnant. Needless to say, I had the Doctor put me back on Tri-Nessa."


"I just finished having the copper IUD inserted. I'm am 21 and have never given birth. I too read the horror stories online and almost didn't go through with it. They gave me a prescription for a low dosage of Xanax to take an hour before and 1000mg of ibuprofen. It was painful and did make me kind of groan out in pain. It lasted maybe one minute from start to finish. It was a tolerable pain and just felt different than anything I've ever experienced. Two hours afterward I still feel ok, slight cramps here and there but nothing like my cramps I normally get while on my period. I'm pretty happy with it."


"I experienced severe leg cramps almost immediately upon taking this medication and whatever else it may have been doing for me. I could not tolerate the cramps which even interfered with my ability to sleep, walk, drive or climb stairs."


"I'm in the middle of my second week with my first pack. No side effects whatsoever. No weight gain, no mood swings, no nothing which I think is amazing. This is my first time being on birth control and I would definitely recommend Loestrin. "


"Worked perfectly for the first week (10mg), my mind was completely clear and I felt almost no anxiety whatsoever. Second week(20mg) started feeling suicidal, worst i've ever felt in my entire life. Parents thought it was out of character, I couldn't stop crying- worst emotional pain i've ever felt (I've never felt like that before). Was convinced it wasn't the medication, but felt better as soon as I stopped taking it. If you're feeling this way while being on it, it's probably the medication... I was convinced that it wasn't until I started seeing that a couple other people had similar reactions.

19/female"


"Worst experience I've ever had on any medication.  My doctor started me on a small dose.  Within 30 minutes of taking it, I felt a buzzing in my head and a fuzzy, numb feeling.  Then, about an hour later, the really bad side effects kicked in.  My heart started racing and feeling like it was going to explode.  I started hearing voices.  I felt so bad I almost called 911 -- I couldn't even stand up or lay down -- just laid propped up on the couch for about 24 hours until the effects started wearing off.  It was the scariest experience I've ever had and made me afraid to take any other anti-depressant."


"My 12 year old daughter was on Vyvanse and had great success with it, but after the end of the school year the doctor and I decided to switch to something else during the summer. After 5 days on Intuniv at 1 mg she was lethargic, cranky and feeling downright gloomy. I also noticed she was starting to stutter. We discontinued the Intuniv immediately."


"I've been on levothyroxine for 2 weeks now. I tested negative for hashimotos but I do have multi nodular goiter. The doctor told me that it may take a few weeks to feel better. Two days after taking this medication I felt a tremendous difference! I'm not tired all the time, cravings for carbs went away, I don't feel depressed and I feel more like myself than I have in years! I'm losing a lot of weight but I have completely changed my diet as well. I don't eat any processed foods anymore and it's been incredibly easy to do. I'm thankful for this medication because after 4 years of suffering with hypothyroidism without knowing what was wrong in the first place was awful."


"I have had acne since I was 13 (now 42) and though I have had clear periods within this time frame (after Accutane) it always ended up creeping back.  I am a master at covering a pimple but was SO tired of a new pimple on the horizon!  The dermatologist said "Accutane would not be my choice for you" and prescribed 100 mgs of Spironolactone.  I am in my 9th week of medicine and WOW what a difference. My skin is clear, feels smooth, pores have shrunk and no more grease! Well worth the patience. Wish I had been prescribed this years ago!"


"Very good for me."


"I also have been using Privine drops for a number of years. It is the best and mildest of any of the decongestant drops on the market. It's too good, which is the reason why I can no longer find it on sale anywhere. "


"I took Endep 145mg for 10 years.  It was fantastic for my insomnia and really helped with my Anxiety and Depression, but I always had poor word recall and memory. Dry mouth and dry eyes.  Severe constipation and no motivation. Weight gain. I recently came off them.

I've been taking 30mg of Mirtazepam now.  I have none of the above side effects and so far I feel really good."