"Has worked great so far. Have lost 9 pounds in 2 weeks."


"This does work! I used to be 98lbs before I had my last child, after I had him I had gained and stayed at around 150lbs. I started taking this and in my first month I lost about 10 lbs, and in my second month another 10lbs. Of course you have to combine this product with a healthy diet and at the very least mild exercising (3 days a week for 30 minutes). I do have a little problem with it, it is creating mood swings and insomnia but if you can get past that then this is a product for you! Good luck!"


"I got the Mirena January 2016. The insertion wasn't painful (I had a baby in November if that matters) I bled for 3 months straight. And the cramps were very painful I hated it. Sex is super painful for me and I can't do it for long at all. I get headaches almost everyday, and I'm very moody. BUT, this birthcontrol is 100% effective for me considering I use no protection with my boyfriend and he doesn't use the pull out method. And I have gained alot of weight since I got it. Im debating on getting it removed but Im scared of ending up pregnant again so Im sticking with it for now!"


"It's really great at keeping me calm. The one downfall is that the dosage has to be adjusted to keep it's effectiveness."


"This is my 4th week of being on Savella. I am a 53 yr old female and have had FMS and CFS for 7 yrs. When I was taking 12.5mg twice daily my blood pressure was elevated and pulse was high, was agitated a lot, had chills, no nausea. Because of the elevated BP my doctor has lowered me to 6.25mg once a day for now, the pain is coming back and I am sleepy all the time. I hope I can titrate back up because this is the only thing I have ever found that helps my pain and gives me energy with no fibro fog. I am willing to do just about anything to be pain free again. Praying this is my miracle."


"I have been on Axiron for 1 month. Before this my T level was 172, now it's 490. During this time I was reading this forum. I read how guys felt incredible after 3 days. Well the discussion I had with my doctor today was this, WHY don%u2019t I feel any different, I go to the gym approx 3-4 times a week, and really give it when I'm there. I'm 180lbs, and my body size is slim and trim, but no muscle mass. I thought this would at least help me in the gym?
The Doctor explain that in no way should I know any change until at least using this medicine for 3 months. As for muscle mass, this should take approximately a year after taking Axiron. Guess I'll just be patient."


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"I have been having pain in my knee for about 1 year. I am a nail tech and sitting was so painful. I was propping my leg up so it was straight all the time. Sleeping everything. It always had to be straight. I had my 3rd injection last week. Absolutely NO PAIN. The shots were painless. Just a pinch where the needle enters. No bruising no pain what so ever. Highly recommend this treatment."


"I am on day 6 still waking up with panic attacks. I have been able to function a little better but have major nausea and  jaw pain. "


"I was taking  victoza for about 3 weeks and lost 15 lbs  was happy with it  no real side effects until I took a siezure (never had one before) none of the doctors could tell me if it was the victoza that caused the siezure so I'm back on it since a week and I'm feeling ok at .06 I will increase the dose slowly  I need to lose at least 50 lbs or more would be great . I'm kinda scared but I'll give it another try  ....... has anyone else had a siezure?"


"I would NOT recommend this crap to my worst enemy! I've never taken medicine that made me as sick as I am. I was prescribed metroniazole to take twice a day for 7 days. It cause very bad headaches/mild fever, horrible taste to cold drinks/foods, vomitting nearly 12 hours straight, nausea, diarrhea ugh!! I'm on day 6 can I honestly can't wait until my last day tomorrow. It also caused a yeast infection. I just feel horrible like why do they even have this medication on the market? Idk how I'm going to take my 2nd dose for day 6 cause I feel too queasy. I just wanna get back to my normal self I'm restless!"


"I would like to point out that the generic version of this does not seem to work as well for me.  However, both do work at putting me to sleep.  The key is to not eat before taking them.  I believe it's in the recommendations that you do not eat as well but I thought I would emphasis it because it is very important as to the effectiveness of this drug.  I too have done things that the details are a little fuzzy on the next morning.  Usually this occurs when I don't go to bed and try to "stay up""


"My doctor recommend this for me when I had bronchitis. It worked wonders.  Now every time I feel that wet cough coming back, I pull this out. "


"Many people say that they gained weight on this medication. I actually lost weight. I lost 11 pounds in a little over a month that I've been on it. I have few side effects. The only thing I can complain about is that it makes me very sleepy, but it takes away the depression, so I'm grateful."


"I love it, I was on the pill for years before Nexplanon. After I had my daughter I got it inserted about 6 weeks postpartum Nov. 2012. I had about 3 weeks of constant bleeding about a month after but it gradually lightened up then stopped altogether. I spot about twice a month now, each time only being 2 to 3 days. No more cramping, but I am getting some nausea around the time of the spotting, but nothing major. I love it! I would definitely recommend."


"I have been dealing with psoriasis for over 25 years.  I have tried many creams, etc., and I have had some success with Enbrel.  25 years means I have multiple issues (skin, nails, scalp, ears, genitals).  I injected Humira three days ago, and I see a difference.  Many areas of my skin have gotten clearer.

I have read other reviews, but I believe it is like many medicines like this.  Some work very well for certain people, but is almost harmful for others.  I believe anti-depressants work like this.  Some work well for some patients, but others need something different.  Regardless, it is a struggle.  Good luck to everyone finding something that works, at least somewhat."


"Excellent drug for back pain. Generic does not work as good as the real brand Cataflam.  "


"I was on this prior to my third son and had no trouble. Now I'm back on it and it has been a solid two months of straight acne. Horrible; its all around my mouth and under my eyes. I've never had issues prior to this and I'm hating it. I've also put on around 5 pounds since starting this. I'm a healthy and very active 32 year old."


"I guess I have had major depression my whole life and I have taken a pill here and there, but I never stuck with it.  Recently with the passing of my Mother, I guess emotionally I hit rock bottom and decided I needed to look at doing something and sticking with it. Pristiq was the second medication my Doctor put me on, and I am at week three and I am amazed.  It came to late to salvage my current relationship, but my partner says, that I am a different person and asks if it is real.  It is real, I feel like I did when I used to be happy, when was that?  Years ago, I am thinking more clearly.  I am still grieving for the newly loss of my mother and my relationship at the same time, but my mind is "Clear" and I am singing in the shower."


"I sometimes get a headache and some fatigue the day of and after the infusion, but this has done wonders in keeping my MS symptoms at bay. My lesions haven't been active for about a year now, which I believe is because of the Tysabri."


"THE AMOUNT OF HAIR I LOST SCARED MY GRANNY. she would always tell me how much hair was i was losing was 10x more than she is losing and shes in her 80s!! ( im only 19)

the pill does prevent pregnancy but tbh i can't wait to get off of it. i was on loesterin but my insurance gave it a high deductible so i switched. i should have just paid the 210 and kept Loesterin and been perfectly fine right now. my hair loss and severe dandruff ( i had dandruff before but like it got soooo bad ) and my acne was enough to beg my gyno to switch me to something else. I'm not even gonna bother finishing the months pack, I'd rather get my period than lose my hair."


"I have been on this pill for 6 months and I have had symptoms of being pregnant and then I’ll take the test and I’m not! I’m not sure if it’s the pill that makes me feel this way or what but I do not like this pill! Many birth control pills make me sick! And this one I was put on because of blood pressure issues! I haven’t gotten pregnant so that’s a plus but to me it’s not worth feeling like this all the time. I go tomorrow to have a pregnancy test done and ultrasound because I have been having symptoms to the point my boyfriend has noticed it! I started my period today but I’m not cramping a lot or bad like I normally do which is abnormal for me! I also have a horrible headache and I’m bloated 24/7 which isn’t normal for me as well!"


"I had this prescribed for pain after back surgery.  It seemed to do nothing to relieve the pain on the day of surgery (which was outpatient.)  I intended to ask for something stronger, but the next day the pain had diminished to the point where I didn't need anything."


"I suffer with BPD (Borderline Personality) Major Depression, and Generalized Anxiety. I've taken Clonazepam as needed for a few years now. It's not something you should take DAILY like an antidepressant. That's where you get into abusing it. Taking it as needed, which for me is maybe once per week if that, helps. I get mentally and emotionally wound up and Clonazepam helps tremendously with just stopping it. Imagine crying your eyes out for hours and there's nothing that can make it stop, then you take a Clonazepam. Within a few minutes the extreme emotions just fall away and you can just breath and relax. In short, if it's taken right, it's a lifesaver. If you have an addictive personality I wouldn't tempt it."


"I was on Nuva Ring for over 8 years.  I have horrendous periods, so my OB told me to insert every four weeks and skip all but 1-2 periods a year.

It worked great as far as birth control and controlled periods so I didn't have any.  I couldn't feel it once I got it in right, and really didn't have a whole lot of other problems.

The only reason I am switching is because the ring can cause cervical erosion, especially if you have very sensitive skin.  This results in pain and bleeding during intercourse.  It's a relatively easy fix, they cauterize the touchy spots, but still very awkward.  I am now switching back to the pill to see if I can find something that isn't so hard on that tissue."


"This is a God send!

No more worries for taking a pill every day! I have had no side effects in the 3 years I've been on it. Also at the end of each week I have to rip the patch off....even after gym sessions/daily showers/swimming.....it's stuck on real good! Definitely highly reccomended here in England!

Also it's free as its contraception!"


"Today was my first day taking this medicine. I was hesitant on taking it, but I have been in pain for 2 weeks not knowing why until I went to the ER saying I had BV and a cyst.
I wish I read this website prior to be aware of the side effects. After taking the medication I was extremely tired and had a fever. I feel a bit out of it. It does not help with me trying to concentrate on math course. I do hope this takes affect tomorrow cause I have never experience such pain besides post birth."


"I've been using this brand for a month and a half now. So far I like it. I haven't had cramping or bloating, I haven't gained any weight, I may have actually lost about 5lbs. I've noticed a very high increase in my sex drive, and I've had a couple mood swings of being very emotional, but your body needs time to adjust to all the hormones! My breasts have had a sensation similar to when I was pregnant, so I get the feeling that they are growing, which I like! So far so good."


"My doctor started me on 2mg Livalo about seven weeks ago. No side effects of any kind. I don't take any other medication. Price is an issue but I have coupons from my doctor. For now I will stick to Livalo."


"Inserted the ovule five hours ago. Area burns and itches 10x worse than before. Hope to have relief by morning. Done the 3 day, no problem. This one day treatment really chaps my hooha's nether regions."


"I have been taking Lamictal for the past several months, with a maximum does of 500 mg/day (I was on 150/day, but that wasn't controlling my seizures). Unfortunately, the seizures have not stopped. I haven't missed a dose, yet they keep coming back. My seizures on Tegretol were so infrequent (1-2/year) and now they are much more frequent. Plus, it is giving me horrible acne on my face and chest. And strange itchiness on my skin now and again. Also, I cannot sleep well. Overall, I do not recommend this, but who knows, everyone is different."


"I am currently on 20mg Zocor and started taking it six months ago. After I got my cholesterol checked again, the LDL went down 90 points! No side effects."


"This drug has been 100% effective, I first start taking 500mg and had just had mild out breaks, decided to up the dose to 1mg a day and had no outbreaks since then. Highly recommend taking it for those who experience more than 12 outbreaks a year."


"Been on this pill for about 2 years. First birth control pill I've ever been on, so I have nothing to compare it to. For about the first year, this pill was great. Never gained weight, never had acne. My hormones never seemed to go crazy. However, my periods have seemed to get worse with the pill. On average before the pill, my period came for 5 days. I didn't have major cramping or extremely heavy bleeding. On the pill, I seem to have the opposite. My cramps are so bad that sometimes I get in the fetal position on the bed and hold a heating pad to my stomach. I've had periods skip before, but now for the past 3 or 4 months, I've had spotting between periods. I get a period basically every 2 weeks now, and they last for 6-7 days."


"I was prescribed flexeril for migraine pain and relief but it actually seems to cause my headaches to get worse instead of better. Flexeril also makes me so drowsy that I can only take it at bedtime and then I wake up feeling completely hung over. Also, flexeril causes me stomach cramps and diarrhea. It definitely didn't work for my headaches and the side effects were ridiculous so I quit taking it."


"I've been taking Yaz for almost 10 months now.  I wanted to go on it for a number of reasons including acne.  I started breaking out all the time in my last year of high school and it was horrible. I never wanted to leave my house.
So I tried it and for the first couple of months I noticed my acne getting even worse! I guess it was just my body getting used to the hormones.  It took some time but starting at about 6 months, I saw a huge difference in my acne. I almost never get a pimple now!  And if I do it's around my period and they are much easier to make go away than before.  It definitely was a lifesaver, if you have acne I'd suggest it for sure."


"I have not experienced any weight loss with this medication. It is my first week but I tried adipex n I lost a pound a week. The first week. Will I experience weight loss once the dose is increased?"


"I always had acne through adolescence, & in my early 20s started developing painful cystic acne on my jawline and neck, particularly worsening prior to menstruation. All OTC treatments were completely useless to treat & manage this form of acne, & I was seriously considering Accutane. My dermatologist prescribed Aczone, & once I started regularly using once a day, after about a month (ie, not right away- it takes time to assess whether it's effective for you) I noticed a huge difference in my skin- less oily, essentially no acne. While the initial "wow" effect has tapered off- I'm starting to get an occasional pimple prior to my period- my skin is still substantially improved. Worth a shot before going to Accutane."


"I only used half a pill and wow it was wonderful. It also relieved the tension and strain that I always hold in my neck, back and shoulders."


"As a child I encountered precocious puberty, at the age of 8. My pediatrician then referred me to my endocrinologist. She suggested the vaccine to stop my puberty so I could grow, if not I would end up being shorter than 5 feet. Now I'm 5'1 1/2, if it was not for this vaccine I would not even have reached 5 feet. I am thankful for her, and for my parents that put me through this four-year process of daily injections. It was a long ride, but it was worth it at the end."


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"I have been taking Pradaxa for about three months and apart from the occasional heartburn, usually quite mild, I have had no real side effects other than a little more gas, but have felt much better in general and really appreciate the ability to eat green vegetables and not have the blood tests required by Warfarin. I have not had any bleeding problems and scratches seem to stop bleeding much more quickly than when using warfarin and no bruising.  I shall continue to use Pradaxa as long as my doctor is happy with the treatment."


"So far my experience with this pill have been good. It is so important to take this pill on a full stomach, and I mean really full, not just coffee and toast.Only once did I experience nausea and that was because I had a small breakfast. Second, don't touch alcohol. Unlike other antibiotics that recommend you don't drink, (but you still do anyway) these ones will make you so sick. The only side effect I got from these pills were slight head spins and small headaches. I gave it 9/10 because I still have one more day to go. Smell and itch has gone. Weirdly I only got discharge once I started taking the meds, I guess it was my bodies way of purging the bacteria. There still a bit of that going on but very minimal."


"Got severe gastrointestinal pain/cramps and diarrhea after 2 doses. "


"Bought abreva at the first day by middle of the night lip had a blister big one after applying it. 5 days later lip still has a nasty spot and a bit swollen . I do believe I could have just saved my $20 and probably wouldn't have been different . Help with pain a bit yeah but healing it fast no."


"I choose Liletta after having my 1st child baby girl. It has been nerve wrecking since day 1. First of all I bled for all of 4 months straight...I don't know if breastfeeding had something to do with it but even after the 4 months I was only blood free for a few days at a time. Here I am at 7 months and I've been bleeding for going on 3 weeks! I hate it..tried to hang in there but will be calling doctor in the morning!"


"I have terrible anxiety and panic disorder due to PTSD for many years. Ativan has helped me to have a conversation without tripping over my words. I still do that sometimes, but not every time I opened my mouth to speak."


"I have only been on this medicine for 1 week. Still on 10mg. Went cold turkey off 30mg of Lexapro. Not seeing a big difference yet in the depression but after going off the high dose of Lexapro I expect to not see a difference in my depression yet. What I wanted to share was that I have itching skin. I just want to scratch and scratch. I'm sure it will go away. I'm hoping to have wonderful news on my next post regarding the depression and hopefully some weight loss too."


"I started Harvoni on Dec 26,after 2 months of taken the pill once a day,I was cured of the virus,I continued with the 3rd month and tomorrow is the final day and the final pill. I had absolutely NO SIDE EFFECTS the entire time. I am one Grateful man at 64 years old. THANK YOU SO MUCH"


"I've been taking this pill for almost a year now. I've tried two other different brands prior to this, but due to insurance issues I had to switch to this. It has been my worst experience with birthcontrol! I've gained about 10lbs since on this pill, even though I workout and eat healthy I can't lose the weight. My period is very irregular, I have awful cramps, and my acne came back. But I think the worst side effect is that my sex drive is non-existing which is affecting my relationship. I will be going off this pill soon, and would rather pay more than keep taking it."


"I am 5' 6" and was 190 lbs. when I started this medicine. I began taking this medication 3 weeks ago as part of the Doctor G's Weight Loss Program.  At the end of 2 weeks, I was down 9 pounds.  I don't get weighed again until Week 4.

I have not been hungry at all.  I am only taking half the recommended dose because I truly believe that taking medication is never healthy.  However, I am in the military and need to lose weight for this year's waist measurement.  A hysterectomy has really screwed things up for me."


"Absolutely NO help with migraines. Anxiety, yes. Migraines, no.  "


"I have severe endometriosis. by the time I was 16 the pain was so bad I just lay on the floor in a ball for days in agony. I became resistant / allergic to paint killers, got a dvt from the pill, was told I was too young for a hysterectomy.. Every year the pain reached further. After trying every possible treatment I was prescribed Zolodex + a calcium supplement (when I was 24).

To begin with I got hot flushes when I wore work shirts  - but that's no big deal.

I have now gone 14 years without a single symptom - No bleeding, no pain. What I have is an active life, a full-time job - I'm a functional human being! Never thought it possible, can't thank them enough."


"I started on 10 mg of brintellix and took it at night. I did not have any side effects in the first two days, except that I felt a little bit more depressed at night on day two.  I wasn't sure if it was due to the medication or not. On the third day, I had a mental breakdown. I had one negative thought after another and my mind was racing. I started crying and got suicidal. I was so worried for my safety so I was thinking about going to the ER, but I stuck it out and eventually the suicidal thoughts disappeared. After that incident, I got off of brintellix. It was the worst experience I've had from a medication."


"I had always been a very shy, quiet, depressed person and also struggled with fatigue.  After taking this medicine for 2 weeks at 100mg I had what I would call a severe emotional release and then a "coming out of my shell". It was very exhilarating. I began to approach women which had always been a problem for me, then started to have a lot of girlfriends, very happy for a while, felt like I got my life back. But then I started to do some strange things, began to act very aggressive physically and sexually, took A LOT of dangerous, crazy risks, went out to parties every night and had urge to drink myself out of my mind. Very strong urge to drink, and then sleep for majority of the day."


"I have been depressed for a very long time. Always try so many different kind of medicines but Pristiq seems to be working great. I have already lost 12lbs in 3 weeks and I feel a lot better, with my mood swings being better. My kids have noticed a big difference in me. The only side effect was stomach was hurting but it went away. The only thing is that I feel a little down but I don't know if it's because of my PMS. I go to the doctor tomorrow and we'll see what he says but other then that I have more motivation then I ever did before. I always give up on other pills but this one seems to work. I could enjoy my life again. I just hope if they increase the dose to 100 that I will feel better and I won't be disappointed. "


"I took Nortrel 1/35 for five years and generally liked it - I will consider getting on it again when the need arises. My skin was clear, I didn't get pregnant, I didn't have mood swings, and my period was light. I would take 6 weeks worth of pills, and then have a period, as recommended by my doctor. My main issue with it was that by day four of my period I would get a withdrawal headache that would last until I took the first pill of my next pack. This bothered me enough to stop taking it when I'm not in need of a birth control method. I did lose a few pounds almost overnight when I stopped taking it also."


"Had the mirena put in about two weeks ago and it sucks. I never had cramping before and now I do, I I won't stop bleeding and my stomach is so bloated even though I'm eating healthy everyday. I gained 50-60 lbs during my pregnancy and I refuse to let this bc make me gain more weight .. I'm going back to switch to a different one. Not worth it .."


"I hand  thumb surgery and take 2 at each time. Once during half of the day and 2 more at night.

This medication definitely helps with my anxiety and pain. Its remarkable.

Gives me this weird buzz but feels great"


"Just started 2 pills in the am and two in the pm. No side effects besides dry mouth which is tolerable. I don't see people saying how great this med makes me feel. I feel lighter and have a bounce in my step. I'm finally showing a 5 lb loss on the scale and that excites me.  I wish less people had bad side effects because those reviews almost scared me from trying this med. I am glad I decided to try Contrave. Please keep in mind this is a long term solution to obesity so expecting overnight results is unrealistic. I plan to continue for a year at least. Good luck."


"I am writing on behalf of my partner who used the nasal spray to relieve a blocked nose, within two days of using she experienced severe flu like symptoms alongside a sore threat, light headedness and dizziness. The product only worked for a short period of time before returning her nose back to its blocked self."


"My doctor prescribed Micronor because I experienced depression and migraines with other pills. So far, so good - the first two months were totally fine, I didn't notice any changes to anything. This month I have had a little breast tenderness, but not significantly, and a couple of days light breakthrough bleeding. I have regular unprotected sex and so far, no babies... I'm happy with this drug and plan to keep using it until I want a baby."


"Used above medication. Only gave temporary relief. Did not eliminate condition. And, way, way too expensive."


"Cleared up my congestion. I too didn't realize it would leave me sleepless. I am sick and want to sleep so badly but can not. It's 5 am. I have slept 2 hours in the last 24 hours due to this medication. I feel I should be sleeping off this cold and can not. I agree with the other commenters. Take this only in the morning!!!"


"Have been taking Losartan for over 4 years and have no noticeable side effects, with a constant 120/80 or lower BP. I'm 73 years of age and work out regularly, but have noticed following excercise, my pulse rate takes several hours to drop to my usual 70 beats P/m - but even during heavy cardiovascular work my BP remains stable."


"I began having focal seizures in 2011, not knowing what was going on, I wasn't diagnosed until 2013 after my first Grand Mal. Began taking Dilantin 500 mg per day. Seizures were much better, but my memory is completely shot, sex drive is null and I am way more easily agitated. If I miss a dose I will generally have a focal seizure. Doctor wants to add Keppra, but I am a little scared because of the depression possibility. I have withdrawn from friends a little already and do not need to add to that. Plus when I took it last week I was in bed exhausted at 7:30 for no apparent reason."


"I was put on Elavil to treat sleep deprivation and for pain relief.  Took it for four days.  It did not help with the pain and it kept me up instead of putting me to sleep. For the first two days I slept for maybe 3 hours total (slept for one hour, woke up for about an hour, fell asleep for an hour, up again, etc.) then the last two days I went for two days straight with no sleep.   Very frustrating."


"After having surgery on my wrist, my mother suggested to the doctor to give me something to take the edge off of pain in between doses of hydrocodone.  I was given Vistaril (25mg) and told to take as needed for pain with my other meds and that I could take 1-2 of them within every 4 hours or so.  The doc also said it should tame down some stomach issue with the pain medicine (it did).
I noticed not only were they helping me with the pain but I felt relief from some of the anxiety of being out of work & just not being able to function well without the use of my right arm.  I asked him about this at my next visit & he said indeed it was known for help with that and that was in fact part of the reason he added it for me.
No side effects for me."


"It worked very well with no side effects."


"I take 8 10/325 Norco and two time released Opana ER 20 a day and the Norco helped for years alone, I have bowel problems joint and back problems. I just want to have a normal day to get up and care for my family. I don't drink or abuse medicines but I'm thankful for what relief I get from my medicines."


"I am the wife of a husband who was put on testosterone therapy of various forms through the years.  I can honestly say it is ruining our marriage.  My husband is 50 years old and we have one young son.  My husband's personality is different.  His sex drive is abnormal and embarrassing at times. I have strong fears that my son was exposed to the gel that he was initially prescribed.  The doctor who prescribed it did not do enough to warn my husband of the huge risk of my son being exposed. "


"miracle drug for me, with a few downsides, but positives outweigh negatives by a long shot. I was chronically tired, no motivation, lazy, and not very social.also had a short temper, anxiety, trouble concentrating and connecting with people. When I take this it reverses all of those. I become productive, talkative, happy, relaxed—with energy at the same time, an incredible amount of mental/physical energy, and more control over my emotions. I've been taking it for close to a year now after switching from adderall because of the tweaky side effects. This stuff makes me feel great plain and simple, and hasn't changed after a year.downfalls: physical dependence. A day without it is terrible. And I love to drink but not good to drink on it"


"I've taken paxil 10mg for almost a week now & I absolutely CAN NOT stop craving food. I just want to eat eat eat and i cant stop. I will definitely be talking to my doctor about this side effect and try to get a different medication."


"Lexapro is WONDERFUL! It has absolutely changed my life... I take 10mg a day and haven't noticed any nasty side effects. I'm no longer tensed, agitated, panicky, nervous or grouchy. My husband calls it my sweet pill. I call it a MIRACLE pill. Love Lexapro."


"I was diagnosed with tonsillitis/strep condition. I was given a prescription of 7 pills. Took my first pill with water at 3:39PM and woke up at 5:30PM with my heart racing at over 120bpm and felt every blood vessel in my body pulsating. This lasted for only about 45 seconds to a minute I think. I was more worried about going into cardiac arrest than timing how long this was going on for. After that read forums on long lasting horrible side effects. No other symptoms till the next day. Woke up with sore knees. Did more "internet research on this drug and how it should be banned. My toes and heels are tingling, numb and feel like pins/needles and burning. Called my Dr. for a different prescription. Zithromax, which is fine."


"Munik....thank you so much for your review.  I was telling a friend that I was feeling anxious and irritable today and wasn't sure if my new medication (Pristiq) was for me.  It's been 2 weeks and thanks to your words of encouragement I'm hanging in there.  I must say I have noticed a decrease in my appetite which is much needed and have felt like exercising for the first time in years."


"My 83 year old father used this for two days and had a very bad allergic reaction to it.  Shivering uncontrolled, and coughing.  I made him stop using it. "


"This medicine is not for me. I only took it for three nights and I started throwing up, seeing things that were not there. I have a huge headache, felt like I was hit by a truck. Have been getting cold sweats and just felt like I was going to die. My heart rate jumped up to 175 and I normally run at 86ish. I have not been able to eat and I sleep but not like I used to. I am asleep but I hear everything. This medicine is not for me. I hope other people have better luck.."


"I've been using this medication for 3 days now. The pain from my infection is gone, but the ringing in my ear is still there, and everything is muffled. I am also on an oral antibiotic for tonsilitis and sinus infection as well. Overall I am very happy with this medication.
Only downside is that if I had not had insurance this medication would have cost $101, with insurance it was only $25."


"I'm a 46yr old female with cystic/hormonal acne. My dermatologist just prescribed this medication to me a few days ago, along with Retin A and Solodyne (oral antibiotic). The Aczone leaves my skin very white and dry in the areas I put it on. My whole chin area, jaw area is like walking around with white chalk on my face. I do use moisturizer over it, but it still returns when the moisturizer dries. The cystic bumps appears to gotten smaller rather quickly which is what I like about it. I just don't like the dry white flakiness it leaves behind. Maybe I'll switch to only at night and see what happens."


"I had my college finals coming up and I couldn't get myself to concentrate so I got my doctor to prescribe it for me. I was able to concentrate but the thing is, I have a lot of anxiety, and by taking these pills, it just makes everything much worse. I got really anxious and upset at the end of each exam, even if I knew I did well. I never had this type of behaviour before taking the pills."


"GERD, Esophagitis, and a Hiatal Hernia. Take both Cimetidine and Prilosec daily and was still having heartburn. The emergency room gave me Carafate and it's wonderful. Not only does it stop heartburn in it's tracks, but it also prevents future bouts of heartburn.

There are some rules on taking this medication, and those rules can be a bit of a pain if you are not used to them. You cannot take this medication within a half hour of taking any antacids. You also need to take it one hour before or two hours after eating. Swallowing the Carafate pill can be a little bit intimidating as when you swallow it, you get a choking sensation. Make sure to take it with plenty of ice water. Try to numb your throat with cold water prior to taking."


"The chemist (pharmacist) suggested the generic brand for Efudix which for me is APOC - 5FU (fluorouracil 5% w/w cream).  I have been applying the cream twice a day for the last week & my face looks unsightly as the cream has brought out all the pre cancerous AK - my face is very red & a little sore, but not unbearably so. It is also itchy - I have three weeks to go for the treatment, so hopefully this treatment will negate me having to go to the next step of biopsy then removal by surgery if it does then I will consider it a great success. Best wishes to all other AK sufferers"


"Smells terrible and wife complains even 8-10 hours afterward"


"At first, I really liked Nuvaring. It's super easy to use and it's nice to be able to forget about it for 3 weeks. I could feel it every now and then but it wasn't uncomfortable, just there. After one month, I ended up with the worst acne on my back and chest that I have ever had in my life. The acne was so bad, I almost thought it was a reaction. I took Nuvaring out and within a week, my skin was clear again. I didn't have any other side effects besides the acne, but acne isn't something I can deal with. I'm switching back to pills."


"This pill has done absolute wonders for me in regards to my acne. It has completely cleared up what was extremely severe acne. I was on medication for four years before taking this and nothing had worked. However, I have developed some emotional mood swings."


"This is a miracle pill, honestly.  I have had bad migraines ever since I was little and it is the only pill that takes the edge off while the other two ingredients combine & take away the headache!  3 pills a day.  Honestly it feels like you drink a few cups of coffee."


"I've only had one other yeast infection which was around 3 years ago. I'm 19, this is my second one. I used the 7- day cream 3 years ago and I don't remember it ever burning this bad!!!!! I don't remember any burning at all actually I don't know what else they must've put in this cream but it's literally horrible. Immediately after inserting it you get itchy and it burns worse than the yeast infection I read other reviews saying that means it's working? Which I don't really understand but I'm trying to just get through this as much as I can."


"Very interesting comments. I have been taking the drug for 14 days and my doctor just prescribed another 2 week course. It is treating infection after experiencing sepsis during a colectomy. I have an ileostomy and my bag was bloating with severe gas to the point that it was causing leakage. OTC meds didn't help with gas. When I asked the doctor for a Rx to relieve the gas he said the Flagyl I would be taking would help. Since I started I haven't had a single gas episode and I even started back on carbonated water beverages. I haven't experienced the other issues I've been reading from others except for the taste and some fatigue. I can attest not to drink alcohol as I did have two drinks at my son's wedding and I hit a wall."


"I started to get anxiety when I went back to work. I was prescribed lexapro by my doctor and started 3 days ago.  A lot of the reviews say to keep sticking with it so I plan too. As far as the side effects, I get the nausea and dizziness but it's not so severe that I can't function. I do however, feel like I'm constantly zoning out and just staring out into space sometimes. I do notice I yawn a lot too and my lower jaw feels really tense all the time. Does anyone else have this problem? I'm going to keep sticking with this drug. There is such good reviews once the side effects subside and your body adjusts to it."


"Works well for pain."


"This was my first birth control pill. The first month, I had some light spotting, which is expected when starting most pills. I've now been on the pill for three months, I've experienced some weight gain but nothing drastic. My breasts have gotten larger, and occasionally in the week before my period, I am easily irritated. It has lessened the acne I get before my period as well, but has not made it completely disappear. No change in sex drive and no crazy mood swings or depression. I am only switching to a lower hormone dose pill because in the last month of taking this, I had a huge psoriasis flare, and I know that it's from the pill because I never had it before taking it, and it cleared as soon as I started the placebos."


"I'm 66 year old male.  Had radical nephrectomy of left kidney in 2011. Scans showed huge tumor.
6years later had nonstop headache for about 4 weeks. Scans showed Tumor on cerebellum. Had surgery to remove that on 10th May 2016. That left me with palsey down my left side as tumor and surgery damaged 7th cranial nerve. Now use walker and wheelchair. Now a tumor has showed up in stomach. Went on Votrient, effects  were vomiting, diarrhea, all hair turned white, unable to get out of bed, loss of appetite, no taste. I started using cannabis oil which helped alleviate nausea and loss of appetite. Last scans about two months ago, tumor couldn't be seen. Oncologist didn't say it was gone but it couldn't be seen, where as prior scan showed it clearly"


"I really love this one. Suuuper effective in so many ways.
In particular, helped me get my depression and anxiety under control.
It is included in my “concoction” of medicines, and just recently I tried cutting it out of the equation.

-Ever since stopping it, I am back to crying regularly. Very sensitive and unable to control my emotions. I had trouble DRIVING because I was so overwhelmed with anxiety and terrified of getting into a car accident. Irritable, angry, sleeping 12 hours again.
Depression is a bitch. I highly recommend giving this one a shot.

*BEWARE* This drug makes you unable to sexually climax. (Which is why I’m seeking an alternative)"


"I started this medication October 13,2016. I am 5 foot one, weighing in at 184 pounds. "


"the effectiveness of tretinoin may be good, but I, diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2007, got incredibly much worse over the two and a half months of treatment back in 2009. not only did my neurological symptoms worsen, but also have I been having digestive issues ever since and only now I finally am finding relieve in the fodmap diet. and by the way, when I have digestive issues, I also tend to get problems with my skin - I think your skin mirrors your digestive tract. so instead of taking potentially harmful medication, better go for a diet change - my main culprits today still are gluten and dairy products (also lactose free). best of luck and health to everybody out there.

all in all I cannot endorse this 'medication' to anyone"


"Difficulty urinating and low sex drive side effects took about 2 months to subside, felt really tired for about 4 to 6 months just going to work to pay the bills and sleeping the rest of the time. But now its a lot better, I deal with anxiety better but the combination of physiologist and medicines work better.
I'm not the full on person I was and I take things slowly now. Now I just stop and smell the daises a bit but I took this for me to learn that the happy things in life are sometimes the simplest."


"I bought this 2-3 months before I got married and had very little side effects. I have been married 2.5 years and I haven't gotten pregnant yet. I think the only annoyance is that my period comes every other month and that I get some spotting off and on throughout the month. My periods are shorter and there is less bleeding, which is a nice thing.  I haven't taken any other birth control, but I'm thinking of switching to a cervical cap a year before we want to have kids (so I can get my hormones regulating correctly again)."


"I've been on Gildess for about 2 months, and I absolutely hate it. I'm always on my period, and never feel good. I always feel groggy, lethargic, and have constant cramps. I cry for no reason and my depression caused me to have therapy sessions. I switched from Emoquette after a year because I gained 20 pounds, which is horrible. I always have a headache on Gildess. I do not recommend for anyone. Hopefully I can find the correct birth control."


"Only reason I am giving it a 2 is because it is very effective birth control. Otherwise I would give it a 1. I have tried 5 different B.C. pills in an attempt to control my cramps. They either worked for a while then didn't, or the hormones made me either crazy depressed or moody. So I went non hormonal, got the copper IUD, And I don't know if my body is the type of body that just doesn't accept things that just aren't naturally supposed to be there but I've done a lot of research and I'm fairly certain I've got copper toxicity because of it. So many bad symptoms please do research and if you have the symptoms get it taken out. I'm pretty sure I'm getting mine out the symptoms just aren't worth it. They're affecting my health and happiness"


"Great medicine for motivation and getting your life in order. Thoughts are clearer now and I am wondering what my life would have been like if I started the therapy sooner. Have been taking 70mg daily for approx. 7 months. One drawback I have experienced is occasional impulsive behavior linked I believe to over confidence."


"Reading all of these reviews I was a bit scared that I was gonna experience what these ladies have but I must say I was very fortunate not to feel like my vag was being burned off. Perhaps the burning correlates with the severity of the infection? Idk but I did feel a slight burn but nothing crazy, I applied it at night and when I woke up ,my genitals were less swollen. I'm still itchy but not as itchy as before I started monistat. It's not an immediate cure, I will say that. So have patience please and if u can go to the drs instead ,please do so. That would of been my choice but lucky me I got it on a Friday and my drs office is closed so here I am. But I feel better and I can't wait to see how it completely heals in a few days."


"tried adderall, ritalin, etc.  since I have co-morbid anxiety they made me "tweek".  Very anxiety provoking.  Dexadrine, however, proved to be the exception.  It's feel is more relaxed and focused.  I take less of my Klonipan and Xanax because of the feeling of control and the ablitly to finish tasks.  I am glad I researched and suggested it to my doctor, who by the way now is a believer in dexedrine for patients who do not respond to adderall and ritalin."


"This is my second  post. I took the once weekly shot for 12 weeks. At week 9 I started having diarrhea. The "get to the bathroom fast" kind. Also had sulfur burps. I did not take the 13th shot when it was due 4 days ago, per Drs order, to see of diarrhea would stop. It hasn't. How long does this stay in your system? I wish I had never started this medication."


"This is my second month on it and I love it so far. I read the side effects and was scared to be moody or have a low sex drive.  I experienced none of that so far. I already get migraines and have acne but I do notice I don't get migraines as often now. I did have some bleeding at the end of the third week that lasted about 5 days. I read the information pamphlet and I guess that was normal. But there's no bleeding now that I'm on my second ring. It's not noticeable for my lover and I during sex but you can take it out if it is and put it back after 3 hours. Read the pamphlet front to back before first use until you're confident. Also, refer to it when you have any questions."


"My son 13 has Strattera for almost a year.  Starting from 10mg for a month, 20 mg for a month, 30 mg for 3 months,  40mg for 6 months then 50mg for now.  The only side effect is dry mouth.  Everything else is good, he can make friends and focus in class.  However, I still think Strattera is not a magic pill.  Combining both medication and behaviour modification works best for our ADHD children.   Lots of love and acceptance are the best remedy,"


"I take Percocet and it has done wonders for me. Before I was unable to stand for more than 10 minutes due to chronic back pain and now I do a normal work load without taking frequent breaks. It works great but does make me nauseated at times."


"Reading this reviews will make anybody turn away. I went in to Plan Parenthood today to talk about birth control was not sure what was good for me. Once I heard about the copper I thought it was perfect. I am one of the few women that actually likes having her period every month. I do have a toddler who I had via C-Section and am positive that I don't ever want anymore children. This was so easy and honestly no pain. I am on the second day of my period and all I felt was a small cramp. Super easy. Its been 3hrs since it was place and I feel great. No discomfort. I'm only 25 and having this for the next 10yrs is great. Try it"


"I've found that Topimax has worked for me, I've lost 73 pounds still struggle with food consumption from time to time but I do find that it has a definite affect."


"I used it for 6 years.  After 3 years I started having peripheral vision problems of tiny white moving spots.  I assumed it was an eye problem, but my ophthalmologists didn't see a reason.  It is a side effect of this medicine."


"I wanted to add to my review. Besides developing a very bad rash & chest pains, sometimes Lamictal would give me heartburn & indigestion too. It would last for hours & I would be very nauseated. I never had heartburn or indigestion before, so I know it was the medicine that caused it. I'm so glad I don't take it anymore."


"Like most others who use this medication, I find it very effective for pain relief. At over 500 lbs and with R/A, degenerative disc disease, blown out knees, ankles, back and severe shoulder and neck pain, etc. It is truly a God send. My pain level runs a solid 9 without my three 80 mg oxycontins, and eight Norco (when required) tablets, per day. With these the interpreted pain level drops way down to a three or four and I am actually able to experience a pleasant and rewarding life. My advise at 52 years old and after taking LOTS of pain medication over the years is to:  Always take exactly as prescribed. Never crush or chew medication and really try to take the minimum amount that works for you. Best wishes."


"I started taking Adipex on July 15, and I must say I have definitely seen a difference in my eating habits and it's only been 3 days! Amazing! I was 127lbs in 2012 and somewhere along the line I lost the will to work out and stay fit. Needless to say I gained about 35lbs since then so I am giving Adipex a try and it's doing wonders for my appetite! I experienced dry mouth the first day and that's the only side affect I have had. I eat a yogurt for lunch and dinner is 2 turkey sandwiches on wheat bread, and I drink 2-3 bottles of water a day. Eating right and exercise are key to helping drop weight quicker! Once you stop taking the pill you must maintain good eating habits along with exercise or the weight will come back plus more!"


"I have Kallmans syndrome and have been on this medicine along with Gonal-f and when started taking them I started producing seamen and my body started making its own testosterone. I recommend it to anybody. Awesome medicine."


"I took valtrex for about 3 years. I was having terrible side effects after about a year 1/2.. but I did not want an outbreak so I kept taking them. I felt like total crap almost everyday for months.  one day and realized I was out of my script and had to call doc for my yearly refill. I stopped taking them! I am a completely different person off of the pills. I no longer feel depressed. I was having all  the side effects. I had a dull ache in the right side of my body that radiated form my hip to my breast. A week after stopping the pills all my symptoms were  gone and pain in my side gone.  I think back to a few weeks ago and never want to wake up eveyday feeling the way I did.i will deal with outbreaks. No more valtrex."


"For years I swore Lo loestrin was the best bc I'd ever been on. I no longer had periods which I loved, no bleeding, cramping, or bloating ever. No weight gain. I loved it so much I'd even shell out over $100 a month just to purchase it once I lost my insurance and later when my new insurance wouldn't cover it. Other concerns led me to the idea of quitting birth control all together. I'm in a committed relationship, and I think 15 years of taking hormones is enough. After I stopped taking it for a couple months, my libido sky rocketed. It took getting off of Lo loestrin to realize it had virtually killed my sex drive completely. My marriage is so much better without it! Its effective, but understand like any other drug there are costs."


"Im 40, and have been on every milligram of adderall, and onset level. They can and will dehydrate you cause headaches, anxiety and irritability.BECAUSE YOU'RE OVER DOING OR MISUSING IT! Why are you surprised, your Dr.  hopefully warned you about the side effects,so did the pharmacy as they stapled that huge pamphlet of documents on that little white bag,describing and warning you...amphetamines are strong. So use them right, because they are very beneficial....for us that truly need them."


"From the first DAY I took Viibryd, I felt a difference. My usually frenetic thoughts were all of a sudden quiet. I was more patient with my husband and children. My negative outlook felt a little more positive, a little brighter. And the piles of laundry, dishes, dirty floors, etc. that used to stress me out to no end, now don't faze me as much. I feel like "whatever" and it feels good to be able to relax a little.

Reading reviews about side effects gave me great advice: take the pill at night because it can make you drowsy, and take it with a protein-rich food. Today I just increased the dose to 40mg after 2 weeks and I have some indigestion-type symptoms. A spoonful of almond butter helped immensely.

All in all, it is TOTALLY working for me!"


"I just submitted this page! Don't know why it came back to me!  I did NOT even have a life before this particular medication was prescribed to me! But one thing I do know is that i got MY LIFE BACK! I am not bed ridden anymore. .& now..i can go back to watching & keeping all 6 of my grandchildren again for the summer! I can now enjoy them instead of concentrating on my CHRONIC PAIN!! Thank u dr mckeel!!!!"


"My 15 year old daughter was practically a recluse.  She is bipolar and taking seroquel, lamictal and intuniv but she was depressed and had such social anxiety that she couldn't even leave her room.  After 3 weeks she is the daughter I knew to be .  She still has issues but going outside of the house is not one of them.  I am so happy with this medication .  She started at 25 and is now at 50mg.  What a godsend ."


"I have DDD and DJD in my hips. I don't tolerate many medications very well but Tramadol side effects are more manageable for me. Codeine gives me upset stomach and vomiting. The big issue I have with Tramadol is severe constipation. I did have severe itchiness at first too but that went away. It is the only pain reliever that actually works for my back pain and it has also lifted my depression. Withdrawal after trying to wean myself off was diarrhea and irritability and mood swings. Then my back pain returned so I have decided to go back to taking 100mg twice a day while I do PT. 9 out of 10 due to side effects."


"I started taking this medication 3 days ago at 10mg for mild depression and anxiety. I feel it works very well. I see the sexual side effects but I am hopeful they will go away. Other side effects went away after my 4th day (today). So far so good. I feel the black cloud lifting from head. I hope it continues."


"I just started my third pack of Lo Loestrin Fe and so far I like this pill. I have been having a menstrual cycle since age 11, so I am ecstatic to have not seen a cycle in two months.

There has been no spotting at all. During my first pack,there was very light spotting my second week and then nothing. The down side thus far is that my libido has dropped and I don't orgasm as easily. Also , I find that my body is extra tender to touch, especially my breasts."


"I'm a 40 yr old female and I've been on several different medicines before Vyvanse. I have now been on Vyvanse for about 6 months (100mg )and it has by far been the best. I even had my 14 yr. old son switched to it and he's doing better also. He has been on several that have worked for awhile then stopped. At first you might feel a little strange, but that goes away within a couple weeks. If you have this, I highly recommend trying this."


"After being diagnosed four years ago and several different meds I went to a rheumatologist and he put me on gabapentin. I started out with 300mg at night for one week. Over the course of 4 weeks it slowly increased to 600mg 3 times daily. The first 23 hours I notice a difference. By the time I reached 600 mg 3 times daily I felt like a totally different person with my pain level going from a 10 most days to anywhere from 1-5. Well, the last 2 weeks my pain level has went up to 10 and no lower then a 5. I hope when I go back to the doctor. He will adjust the dosage and get it working again. Being almost pain free was awesome!"


"Clonazepam makes it so I can leave the house in the morning. I always used to get bad panic attacks, shivering, throwing up, sweating, etc. But now I'm on 1 mg clonazepam twice a day and I'm much better."


"I use to get Singulair thru medicaid/medicare but it's no longer available thru that source.  I would have to pay which I can't afford to do. However I am a satisfied x -customer and that is the best medicine I have ever taken for my allergy problem. It eliminated my use of my rescue inhaler daily as in the past. I noticed that I could go a few days or weeks even months without even taking the Singulair most of the time. Singulair helped very well to keep my allergy symptoms away and at bay. I now take a generic brand and it is not the same and I still have to use my rescue inhaler more than I did when I used Singulair. I  would recommend Singulair to anyone."


"I tried a low-dose generic for a few months and it made me feel crazy. I switched to name brand Lo Loestrin 3 months ago, and so far I love it! I've heard from several pharmacists that the ingredients are better quality when you do name brand. No breakthrough bleeding, period is very light when I take the placebo week, and so far, no weight gain! I have a bit of bloating, but nothing I can't control by staying hydrated and somewhat active :)

The best part is that my sex drive has been THROUGH THE ROOF. Like, better than it was before starting the birth control! I love it.

My only complaint is that it doesn't seem to help my ovarian cysts too much :/ I'm really hoping that I don't have to switch again.

But overall, I love this bc!"


"I have been dealing with general and situational anxiety disorder and panic attacks on and off since college.  Tried Paxil and Prozac. Paxil made me gain 20 lbs. and Prozac increased my anxiety.  Lexapro works.

My advice: Try taking Lexapro for at least one week. The first week you will feel tired, dizzy, and mildly nauseated. Those effects disappear very quickly.  Do start at 5mg and slowly increase to 10 or 20mg. Ask you doctor to supplement with Buspar XL which counteracts most Lexapro side effects and further helps control anxiety and panic attacks. I don't recommend using Lexapro without Buspar.  Anxiety/Panic will gradually disappear over two to four weeks.  Use Ativan or other Benzodiazapines sparingly until Lexapro is working."


"Works well with controlling UTI.  This medication  will cause drowsiness.  Exactly what I needed was rest.  In my experience, about 30 minutes later, pain subsidies enough to tolerate."


"I'm 33 have been suffering migraines since the age of 5! It's a genetic thing in our family. Been on all sorts of prevention meds, attack meds, and inderal has been the best I now only get a pre menstrual migraine once every few months. I've been on this medication for years and I will never get off it. I do get tired a lot from it. But worth it over having migraines few times a week."


"It works for me, my insurance does cover some of it but since it is not generic I have to pay almost the whole thing.."


"Extremely helpful!"


"The pill worked very well. I had been taking it for three months and never got pregnant. I have always had headaches just not that often as I do now. I have had them for 3 weeks straight and only one of those days I did not have a headache. Now looking up this info on the pill I believe this is what is causing them. My headaches have got worse over the last three months."


"I am taking the buspar but it making me feel too relaxed and giving me worse anxiety. My whole body is tingly and I have a huge headache I don't have anything else that to take but I am so afraid to take it - it is Saturday I can't get a hold of my dr. I just don't what to anymore anyone have any ideas"


"I began taking Contrave on November 25, 2017.  I am relatively active but have a tremendous appetite, sweets, carbs, chocolate, etc.  I had no willpower, so my Dr. put me on this medication.  Today, January 13, 2017, I have lost 20 lbs. and am encouraged.  I did, however, have one setback.    I didn't pay enough attention to the warnings about taking cold medications.  I got a pre-Christmas cold and began cough syrups, cough drops, and  a well-known mucous remedy.  Within 3 days I had developed small bumps that looked like bug bites.  The next day they had turned into rashes on my hands, legs, shoulders, and back.  The Dr. advised my coming off the drug - the rashes disappeared in 2 days. I am back on for 2 weeks with no side effects."


"I have suffered with severe pain from neurofibromatosis. After the first day of taking Lyrica I felt wonderful. A bit sleepy and forgetful. I have not noticed an increase in
appetite but I have noticed food tastes better. I am also sleeping harder and it is hard to wake up. After 4 days I am so happy to have found this."


"I have always been prescribed a mild steroid for my facial eczema, so I was happy to try Eucrisa as a steroid free treatment for my face. The stinging and burning is so uncomfortable that I'm not sure the results are worth it for me. The medication does help calm down flare ups and reduce any itching but the pain for the first 5 min after application is so severe on my face that sometimes I have to just wash it off and try the next day. The site pain on the body is way more tolerable, and I do recommend it for that! Maybe my face is just too sensitive but I'm going to keep trying."


"I have been using Apri for 3 months and I have gained 10 pounds. I am Vegan and eat very healthy so it cannot be due to my alimentation. Also I have been extremely moody. I am switching back to my old birth control, I do not recommend using it unless you don't mind being fat. Ugh."


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"This pill was AWFUL for me but then I took it again, I didn't give it the chance I should have given it but week two of the pill I got SEVERELY nauseous after crashing to a four hour nap. I was nauseous for HOURS until I finally started throwing up. I took the pill again as I was supposed to on time the next day and felt sick again, so I stopped taking it. I have an awful fear of throwing up and my mood swings were AWFUL. I cried my face off for four days straight. I was missing too much school, so I stopped taking it after that second week. I couldn't do it anymore, haha, I just switched to Loestrin and I'm hoping it goes much better."


"I was on some other pill, and it made me really sick. It was awful. Then I switched to Aviane and I think it is beautiful. Perfect results so far."


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"I'm 50 ; never had a colonoscopy.  Yes, not smart.  But needed one now.  MoviPrep Spit-dose was surprisingly expensive.  Heard lots of negatives re: the prep procedure so, I researched and thanks to this website, found some good suggestions to get through the 'gross time'.  Mixed it with cool water directly from the faucet and left it on the counter while I drank the first obligatory 4 8-oz glasses-15min apart within 1-hr. Prep had salty/citrus taste--not good. I used 2 straws, took big gulps and after each gulp, drank a mouthful of clear liq (Snapple) to get rid of taste.  Then drank 16 oz. clear liq.  Prep worked quickly-within 2 hrs.  Woke up 4 a.m. next day; got through 3 glasses of Prep; couldn't drink more.  But all was clear for test."


"I'm diagnosed bipolar, depression and adhd.

Vyvanse 20mg

- Started: started three days ago

- Purpose: to aid in energy and focus to help me breakthrough crippling apathy

- Impact: So far Vyvanse has been very effective at helping me to return to more normal functioning. Its impact on my mood has been mixed, although I can now do things which is nice, underneath there is still a layer of boredom.

- Side Effects: Mild and fleeting anxiety about three hours after taking and again as it wears off in the evening

- Future: Very effective, I hope to increase my dose to 30mg and stay there. I think that would be the ideal dose for aiding me in breaking through my boredom."


"In my case, the convenience of only having 4 periods a year outweighs the inconvenience of having decreased sex drive."


"This is the worst medication I have ever taken! It was poison to me! Severe lower back pain so bad had to walk with 2 canes! Thought it was sciatica , had extreme bladder pain, headaches , burning itching feet, severe , constipation , stomach pain so bad I ended up in emergency room! And ended up with upper respitory infection, My primary care took me off this garbage , all symptoms seem to be going away! Just a warning before you take this poison ask questions and read up on it!!!!!"


"I've been taking 30mg of mirtazipine for over two years with excellent success and regular 8-hour sleep periods that leave me feeling refreshed and well rested."


"This did stop my cough all night after suffering from a terrible cough for 5 days but I have severe watery diarrhea a short time after taking it. My husband had the same cough and it stopped his cough, too, luckily he did not get diarrhea. The grape flavor tasted pretty good. Imodium stopped my diarrhea with 2 doses. I will save the rest of bottle for him but not for me."


"I started the patch a month after having my daughter. I've been on it for about a year with no problems really. Occasionally it starts to peel off or irritates the skin but nothing crazy. I recommend it because it can be hard to remind yourself every day to take a pill. The patch is just a once a week reminder. The past month I've had issues with spotting and cramping like on my period which I've never experienced before while using Xulane. There can be some really scary reviews on here but everyone is different!! I would definitely recommend trying this type of BC to see what works for you."


"I got the nexplanon bar in February. The insertion of the devise didn't hurt at all. My arm was just kind of sore the next day like someone pinched my arm fat. The bad thing was I had my period for 3 months, sometimes super heavy and sometimes barely there. After that time I haven't had a period since and I'm clearly not pregnant so I'd say it works pretty damn good as long as you're patient."


"My experience on NuvaRing was a mixed bag. My first time on it was wonderful - I was CRAZY the first month on, after that it was smooth sailing. Absolutely no bad side effects. I had to discontinue due to no insurance, but when I went on it again years later I had a multitude of problems. BAD bloating around the midsection (I am otherwise a slender woman and the bloat didn't look right on me), thinning hair, dark spotting of the skin on my back and stomach, borderline severe depression and anxiety. I lost all the bloat as well as the depression and anxiety when I came off it. Unfortunately my acne came back (much to my dismay) when I stopped using it, but for me the NuvaRing was still not worth the side effects."


"I just got it inserted on 5/11/2009. I am having it removed on 6/5/2009. When first inserted they said it would be a pinch sensation. The pain was intolerable. I have been bleeding everyday since then. Also, I have had cramping and they are getting worse to the point when it does happen I need to stop what I am doing. I told my doctor and he said this is not normal and for me to remove it. "


"I take this as needed for anxious situations: i.e. the dentist (I would flee from the office crying if not for the Xanax), being around large crowds of people, etc.   It certainly takes off the edge that accompanies anxiety and helps me to be in situations that I normally couldn't.  It seems to take 45 mins to an hour to kick in so I am proactive in taking it to be prepared.  It's been a great help to get me to certain places and be able live life."


"I've had great results (remission) by having this medicine for Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis. Very thankful for this medicine."


"I took for 5 days but it didn't help at all. Now starting Levofloxacin "


"I'm eighteen and I've had ADD all my life, though I'm only now trying medication for it.  Daytrana helped me a little, but my dosage was too low.  I started out on the 10mg patch.  The biggest issue with it was weight loss.  Now, let me begin by saying that before the appointment where I was diagnosed, I had just eaten lunch.  Shortly after starting Daytrana, I caught a cold that lasted about two weeks, recovered, then caught another two-week cold.  I did notice that I was less hungry while using the patch.  Didn't eat breakfast before my checkup,  My weight went from 120 to 114 lbs.  Doctor took me off Daytrana and switched me to Stratera, which has been a nightmare.  While on Daytrana, I felt more awake, but not necessarily more focused."


"Was taking baclofen 20mg 3 times a day for cervical degenerative disc disease. I didn't think it really helped until I ran out, now I noticed that my neck hurts more and is stiffer. I moved out of state and now I don't qualify for insurance. I also had a hard time sleeping while taking it, but I also have insomnia so I can't say for sure if the baclofen was causing it or not. I just noticed a difference when I ran out."


"I was prescribed campral after almost dying from drinking a liter of vodka a day every day and being hospitalized. It worked miracles! Made me look at alcohol like something I wouldn't want to eat..%u2026I thought I was cured so I stopped. But it's a lifetime drug. I was sober for two years , then had a normal life, and start celebrating Halloween drank a few beers..that turned into liters , and I was back in the hospital,, worse this time, now I've had jaundice for over a month, feeling better...leg muscles are deteriorated from being in the hospital and needing rest for so long. I got very lucky!!!! So if you take campral, keep. Taking it it takes time to get into your system to work give it a month or two. "


"I'm on the last week of the 3rd pack of Loseasonique.  This is the first pack I've taken.  Ever since starting the 3rd pack I have been experiencing breakthrough bleeding.  I'm hoping that this is temporary and as I start taking the 2nd 90 day pack this will go away."


"If you are a type one diabetic looking for a sign this is it!!
My gyno gave it to me without realizing that this pill is not recommended for type one diabetics because it causes insulin resistance.
This pill is the main reason why my blood sugars have been in the 300s at least once a day since I started it. I've also had consecutive UTI's because of the height of my glucose levels in my urine (thanks to this pill!) and I've had months of tests done by specialists all to come down to my pill being the bane of my existence."


"powerful narcotic good pain relief"


"My Gyno recommended this pill to help with my PMS symptoms and migraines. I took it for 6 months and I had no migraines episodes after I started it, didn't have my periods (not even spotted) and therefore no PMS symptoms. It was 100% effective for that reason BUT on the other hand, I've gained 20 lbs that no matter what I did I couldn't lose them. I quit the pill 30 days ago. It took one month for me to get my first period after starting in this pill and in 30 days I've already lost 10 lbs! The weight gain is the only reason why my rating was so low. No woman would like to be treated for one symptom and get as a gift the side effect of gaining weight!"


"Idiopathic Hypersomnia - Nuvigil has been available for prescription for two weeks; I have been taking it for five days.  50mg once in the morning.  I do not have trouble falling asleep at night, which I did on Provigil.  Nuvigil is rather expensive to fill, more than $1 per pill for my copay.  It has helped my daytime sleepiness somewhat, but not taken it away completely.  I still get strong urges to nap, but they are more resistible.  I sleep less at night, more like 7-9 hours than 8-10.  The big problem is that Nuvigil appears to be triggering migraines for me.  I have chronic migraine syndrome and I usually get one per week, but for the first four days on Nuvigil I got three migraines.  I will have to discontinue it if this side effect doesn't stop."


"I had a gout attack, first time about 4 months ago. Just had another yesterday. My right foot big toe, and the ball of my foot. The pain was so severe I couldn't barely walk. Excruciating horrible pain.   After taking the first pill I had relief hours later, the pain subsided so drastically and fast I couldn't believe it.  The pain in my foot was identical in both gout attacks. Good thing I didn't throw the medicine away. I just took my third dose and am almost  back to normal. This medicine worked great for me. With similar, FAST results both time."


"Terrible medication. I got diarrhea, stomach pain and nausea. Made me feel worse then how I started."


"Oh My God. This stuff is no joke. It's time for me to talk about this one. I have a lot to say. First of all, this stuff works very quickly in almost completely neutralizing tic's. It also works almost instantly. The problem  : A lot of side affects. This stuff will basically knock you out the first time you take it. I used to be on 0.3 mg three times a day. I slept for three days straight , except for getting up maybe two or three times a day to urinate , in a fog. I honestly don't remember hardly any of it for the first few months I was taking it. It's all just a blur. It also made my blood pressure drop very low. I'm talking fainting as soon as I stand up low. NEVER mix this drug with alcohol. I'm on .1 mg now. It's much better."


"I have been on this pill for about 3 1/2 months. I only had breakthrough bleeding the first month, and I never experienced nausea. I had small headaches, but those didn't bother me. However, over the past 2 1/2 months, I have been the most depressed, fatigued, and angry I have ever been in my entire life. I don't want to do anything or see friends or family, and it only lessens when I'm on my placebo week, so I know this isn't a coincidence anymore. "


"I was diagnosed with RA in 1987 after giving birth. Since then I have tried almost every drug available and my RA continues to ravage my joints. Actemra is working pretty well but I have had to go off of it for a time because my white blood count dropped too low. I've been back on it for almost a year, I had to reduce my methotrexate in order to keep the WBC up and take 3mg of folic acid daily and 1mg of prednisone with frequent use of meloxicam. I am on Medicare. I can not get assistance for the drug that worked well, Simponi. J&J did not offer assistance and I could not afford the high copay. The best thing about Actemra is the compassionate patient assistance team. They are always caring and helpful when I call them."


"Within 3 hours of taking this medicine I had hallucinations and state of mania.  Fainted hit my head on the floor. No recollection of events for two days   The side effects outweigh what this drugs fixes.  I do not recommend this drug to anyone"


"I was on remicade for about 4 plus years maybe 5.  This medicine does a number on your immune system.  When I started taking the medicine there were no warnings like there is now.  But basically felt great.  I live in Midwest played hockey get with this stuff.  The problem was I travelled West to Nevada and got Valley Fever.  Well had surgery about 4 months after being in Nevada and Midwest doctors had to idea.  Well come to say I had intestine removed to remove narrowing but was unable to take Valley Fever pills and pills to stop Crohn's from coming.  But valley fever would kill me as Crohns would just be pain.  So long story short don't go or live in fungical areas and take this unless you don't value your life and that will take you down."


"I had small cyst on my leg for years -then started to hurt, I  was forced to go to the walk in Clinic as it takes week to see my Family DOC)-The Doctor prescribed Teva-Clindamycin.  I started to take it but the Cyst got worse. went to the emergency room. They told me the doctor should have had the Cyst removed --so they did
After they removed my cyst I was hoping they would say to stop taking the Teva Clindaycin
but no, on the form they said continue
 DAY four - can't wait to stop taking this
it gives me diarrhea --and I wonder if it was needed to begin with --maybe just removing the Cyst would have stopped the infections but as I am on, as they say you can't stop an Anti biotic."


"Such a horrible experience on this...I got it in on August 12th at first my period went away but then August 20th comes and then it finally went away on October 5th and then a week later I've been on it ever since. I'm always nauseous, my migraines have gotten worse, my depression has gotten way out of control where I have been off work since September 25th had to find a therapist a pyschiatrist and I ended up in a mother and baby outpatient program at pine rest for 2weeks...for the past 3 weeks I've been puking at least once or twice a week...I called my drs and I'm getting it taken out on December 2nd 2016."


Acetaminophen / caffeine / dihydrocodeine

"I fell and broke my right humerus in 4 places. I fell over my dog.  I went back to work after 3 weeks  and after middle of 2nd day I had extreme pain in both my arms all the way to the bone. My doctor prescibed trezix and it was a God send. I usually can't take codeine but I had no problem with the small amount in this medication."


"I love it! I haven't had any problems with it! "


"I've been on this  (75mg ER) for 2 weeks now but with no positive effects. My depression still lingers and I seem to wake up each morning with a lot of anxiety. The anxiety passes about 3 hours after taking my morning dose but it's still an unpleasant  way to start my day. Maybe I need more time?"


"I switched to Effexor after taking Prozac for years and it just didn't seem to be working for me anymore.  I'm so glad My Doctor suggested I switch to Effexor.  I've been taking for about 2 years and it seems to be working great for me.  I very rarely have a down day.  You must take as directed and not miss dosages.  I can't miss more than 1 days dosage or I will get nauseous and dizzy."


"I have had the series of three shots and am not feeling better.  I felt better after the first shot but now I'm feeling the same old way.  It hurts to climb or descend stairs, walking for prolonged periods hurts, my knees still hurt.  Is there a time frame for the injections to talk hold and you feel better?"


"I really like atenolol. It helps bring all of my numbers down but most importantly it brings my heart rate down a huge amount. My heart rate can get up to 165 when I'm resting. When I take my atenolol it goes between 70's and 60's so it helps quiet a bit. I've been on it for years now and haven't had any side effects. I would highly recommend it."


"I started taking armour in November 2015.  The first couple of days I felt more tired. But after 4-5 days, I wasn't tired throughout the day.  I lost 6 lbs in that month.  But then when I started my refill, all the weight came right back on.  Is it possible for a whole batch to be bad??  Or did my body regulate to that dose?"


"Four days after my period ended I decided to have intercourse for the first time. As my luck would have it, I hadn't taken my birth control in 5 days due to my prescription running out and the condom broke. Three hours later found me at my local Farm Fresh asking for Plan B (they gave me Next Choice instead). I took it and freaked out for six days. On the seventh day I got my period again. The bleeding was really heavy and the cramps were terrible, but I was ecstatic. Oh and I weigh 178. It worked wonderfully. Best $40 I've ever spent."


"I have heard it described as the new clozapine. It is a good medicine with little side effects. I'm resistant. To most medications but finally found this medication and I'm getting well again."


"I was taking Microgestin for 4 years and switched to test out if the other BC was giving me weight gain. Never got around to the experiment because Loestrin was a nightmare. I had spotting every day since day 5 of the pack. Then cystic acne started popping up and I couldn't control it with anything! With the other BC, I was able to control it, and it at least went away like a normal pimple, but this acne is painful and HUGE. Combined with the constant spotting and losing all my good thongs to the BC being sassy , I decided to switch back. Based on other reviews, seems like these side effects aren't going anywhere."


"I augmented my SSRI Lexapro with BuSpar to help bring my initial startup anxiety down the first few weeks of starting an SSRI. I must be one of the lucky people who found BuSpar to be effective because it did greatly relieve my anxiety, especially tapering up my dosage over a few weeks time. I only had to take one Xanax over the period of a month when starting up my SSRI thanks to BuSpar."


"I had the worst experience on Yaz!  I did not gain a pound the entire time I was on the pill, but I had other horrible side effects.  I would "spot" all month long a very thick, black discharge.  This discharge literally ruined my sex life.  I was too nervous to have sex, and on the occasion I did have sex and my boyfriend noticed the black discharge, he no longer could perform either.  Also, my periods lasted on average 10 days and was very heavy all 10 days.  "


"This medication probably works wonders for some, and it did for me at first. However, I experienced the absolute worst yeast infections, to the point I went to the E.R. I stopped taking this medication and will be talking to my MD about something else."


"What a waste of a drug.  Took this and it did nothing for me.  Barely relaxed me.  Maybe for some reason I got a defective pill.   Only took one night, don't think I will be trying it again."


"My doctor prescribed it for me as follow-up from epidural injection I had two days ago. My pain is considerably better, but I am guessing/hoping from the procedure, not from the Zipsor.  I am having terrible stomach problems, that are outweighing what I am guessing the pain relief to be. Going to discontinue as a result. If lower back pain level rises, I may go back to it and bear the stomach discomfort."


"I know all the reviews on this are either really good or really bad, but I would like to share my feelings and experience which was kind of in between. As far as effectiveness, it is very effective. I am thankful I have it because I can't get pregnant since I had a C-section. My periods have stopped, I do not bleed anymore, and even though that is a plus, it does not outweigh the side effects. I have nearly CONSTANT fatigue, nausea a lot of the time. I always feel on edge or irritated, sometimes sad for no reason. I get sick a lot more. LOTS of headaches. The only reason I got this one is because I had limited options since I was breastfeeding and I didn't want the Mirena. "


"I am 45 years old and suffer from degenerative arthritis in my knees due to severe injuries.  The pain was becoming so unbearable...to the point of questioning how I can go on for another 30-40 years.  Ibuprofen and Celebrex provided no relief and shots were just as worthless.  I just started Mobic a 2 weeks ago and I have my life back!  The pain is absolutely gone!   I honestly can't believe it!  I will admit the side effects scare me, but I'm hoping my excellent health prior to using Mobic will be stave off the risk of these side affects."


"I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression at 29 years old and was prescribed Effexor 37.5 mg. I stuck with the medication as I felt that any thing was better than what I was going through at the time. Eventually I found a good level dosage for me was 150 mg and have been on them for the last 6 years. I can say that Effexor has been a success for me. I wished that I was able to diagnose when I was even younger as my life would probably have swerved some bad life experiences. Now I am 36 with three kids and life is so amazing. I have still had some rough roads but the way I am able to process and handle them now vs before is a lot more efficient. I have not had a panic attack or a dip in my depression in 6 years. Life is good. Good is Great"


"Desperate for relief after 2 surgeries within 3 months of each other, I was so hopeful about this medication.  I ignored the reviews and got the shot (11.75 dosage administered every 3 months).  I regret my choice so much.  First, the expense!  Even with insurance, my out of pocket was $1100.  The mood swings were so bad that I became suicidal.  I've gained 20 pounds that exercise and nutrition can't shed.  The hot flashes were controlled by an OTC called Estroven.  The pain did subside, but only for the 1st month after each shot (I got 2 shots total).  Now, the pain is back and worse than ever and I'm only on month 5 of the treatment.  Surgery # 3 scheduled in 2 weeks.  This med is NOT worth the side effects."


" I hate the doctors that prescribe ambien  to  patients like me. They  are putting patent's life in danger.  I know some people taking this pill during the day too and they take way too much . It is adicctive"


Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome

"I have obstructive sleep apnea so severe, I fall asleep driving, working, sitting, during an MRI, etc.  I'm extremely allergic to the plastic c-pap masks OR they don't work effectively so I'm unable to get relief from the machine.  I do shift work, suffer from depression, anxiety,  ADD, panic attacks and now this has become progressively worse in the last year.  I sleep so much to catch up that now my 46 year old body is breaking down.  Loss of muscle mass, weight gain, etc.  What does work for me?  Provigil/Modifinil. Amazing!  Truly!  But my Medica health insurance does not cover it.  Why won't the pharmaceutical companies lower the price or provide alternatives, options, etc. I'm a beautiful woman slowly wasting away."


"Since starting to take a low dose of glipizide, my distance vision has improved to where I don't need my glasses at all."


"doesn't seem to do much to me at all. But my family and friends say my mood has changed for the better..all I can do is keep taking them and hopefully my episodes will just completely go away ..who wants to be depressed and crying one senond then ridiculoisly happy the next .its annoying"


"Have Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and tried Rapaflo for two weeks.  For me there were too many side effects to continue any longer.  Here they are starting with the most annoying:
No orgasm--was completely unable to reach orgasm after the first dose; throat swelled up and had a hard time swallowing; nasal congestion; blurry vision; ear ache; jaw ache; increased inflammation."


"I started taking Phentermine because I was obese and had high blood pressure.  In a matter of 3 weeks I lost 19 lbs and still losing.  I took 1 pill in the morning at about 9 and munched on pork rinds. For lunch I ate a can of soup or similar food that was about 150 calories. I drank sobe 0 calorie vitamin drink and ate a normal size meal for supper.  I was not hungry and my blood pressure has dropped.  I feel wonderful.  No side effects at all."


"It worked very well for the first 2 weeks with some itching and burning but it was tolerable. Now it doesn't burn or do much to prevent sweating. I don't sweat as much as I used to but it is still an excessive problem. The next step is Botox injections according to my doctor."


"I have been on Microgestin Fe 1/20 for about 4 months now, and I could not be more happy with this BC! This is my first time taking any type of BC pill, and I was honestly scared to start one due to many bad stories I've heard about "the pill". The first month I had a very heavy period, along with terrible cramps, a breakout of acne and no more sex drive. After that first month, my periods have been extremely light and short with no cramps, my skin is super clear, but my sex drive is still nowhere to be found. I do experience irritability, but no weight gain (or loss!) I am not sexually active so I've had no scares, or any experience of how well this pill works with preventing pregnancy. Overall I'm very happy with this pill!"


"After only taking this medicine for 9 days, I've already decided to discontinue use. My side effects are as follows:

1. mood swings/depression/anxiety: None of these were present before I began taking the pill. I cry for no reason, and have a constant feeling of deep, deep worry. I have begun questioning everyone's motives, and feel hopeless.

2. Constant Sleeping: Before the pill, I would have to force myself to go to bed by 10, to be able to fall asleep by 11. I am exhausted by 8pm now, and generally crash by 9.

3. Cramps: stabbing pains, like with a period.

4. Breast tenderness

5. Pain during intercourse

6. Acne

7. Severe nausea

I am stopping this now and getting my life back."


"I have had good results with atenolol. My blood pressure was at 189/109 before I started taking it. After only one month my blood pressure consistently reads at 124/82. I have had no side effects at all and it's very inexpensive."


"I have little side effects like a headache, but that is due to no appetite from this medication. Ever since I have been on it I feel wonderful again like I used to be. All I would sit around and cry and think I was useless but now that is gone all together. I'm on 200mg and who knows I could have it increased if all goes well. Since I have been on this medication I have lost 14 lbs. I have no appetite so I have to force myself to eat which isn't till like 4 pm. I'm so glad I'm losing weight and not gaining. Who knows it could be a combination with my Lisinopril. I guess everyone is different but give it a try or ask your doctor if you can take it for weight loss, my doctor put me on it for weight loss and depression...Very very happy"


"Internet reviews made me a little apprehensive before I decided to get an IUD, but I already knew better than to prey too much about them because it's a fact that the majority of IUD reviews you'll find on the internet will be negative! Why? Because people are twice as likely to write a review if they had a bad experience; it's sort of like the media- it is twice as likely to cover a story if it's really bad. So don't let these reviews scare you! IUD placement should be a personal choice. You should go to a doctor that you trust, and they will assess your uterus, its size and shape as well as your cervix to see if an IUD will be compatible. They will know if your uterus is too small or if you cannot tolerate the procedure.
My NP made me feel comfortable and relaxed when she inserted my Skyla IUD, and overall it wasn't bad at all! It's going to hurt, but it's over quickly and if you deep breathe (but do not hyperventilate) and distract your thoughts it's over before you know it. After the insertion I took 800mg ibuprofen and was on my way to school. I didn't feel a thing for a few hours until later that night I experienced some mild cramping. Overall I'm really glad I made the decision to get the Skyla. I'm a fan of birth control with the least amount of hormones possible so that my body can still balance and regulate its own hormones. Skyla has a localized effect so that you don't get many of the systemic side effects of the pill.
It only took a couple of days for me to feel great and barely notice the IUD! Now I don't feel it at all."


"I have bipolar disorder and OCD.  I have been taking this drug for about 20 years.  It changed my life.  My anxiety level was so high I was not able to go anywhere.  For me, it is a miracle drug."


"My husband was on Contrave for 2 weeks, he lost 18 lbs, but he also lost his appetite and ended up in the Emergency Room.  I don't care how obese my husband gets; we both agree he will NOT be taking this medication EVER AGAIN!!!  Screw all pharmaceutical companies!!!"


"Even with exercise and reducing my calories I could not lose weight.  My pcp referred me to an endocrinologist for fatigue and weight gain.  My thyroid was checked and found not to be the issue.  She started me on Phentermine 15mg daily which did not work, she up'd the dose to 30mg and the weight came off.  I started at 178 and the phentermine brought me down to 170. Phentermine only works for around 12 weeks and I noticed I no longer was losing any weight so my doctor started me on Belviq on March 10, 2017.  As of today, March 22, 2017 I am down to 163.  I do not exercise but my appetite is so depressed that sometimes I have to make myself eat.  I have had absolutely no adverse side effects, just a little dry mouth here and there."


"I have Bipolar 1 rapid cycling and life was hell. Manic episodes were a little intense but the depression is what really killed me. It got worse and worse over time to the point I felt numb to the world. Life sucked and I wanted out. After taking many medications that didn't work (Abilify and Lithium to name a few) so I ended up in a mental hospital where they finally gave me Depakote. It literally SAVED MY LIFE!! I feel normal and stable for the first time in my life and I couldn't be happier. Im enjoying every second of my life now. God bless this drug (:"


"I love the medicine but I can't continue with it due to it making my blood pressure go sky high"


"I spent a lot of my life struggling with generalized anxiety disorder. After suffering what I think was an un diagnosed breakdown my doctor changed me from Amitriptyline (very low dose) to Citalopram. Life has not got easier it is in fact the hardest it has ever been. I am divorced, out of work and struggling financially. However the Citalopram has relieved my anxiety and depression and made me happy for being alive. The only downfall is that I sometimes wonder if the lack of anxiety is the reason why I am not achieving financial freedom at the moment and that the Citalopram is causing complacency and making me too choosy,  Perhaps however it feels so good not to have a dark  heavy cloud over my head which was a constant source of mental pain"


"Great medicine. No side effects."


"I have only been on this medication for 2 months now in my first weigh in I lost 6lb 6oz and my second weigh in I lost the same again, overall 12lb 12oz just 2lb short of a stone couldn't believe I've lost weight so quick when I could never lose weight on my own, I've not exercised on these tablets and have just ate normal which is naughty of me, I started off at 21 stone and I'm now at 20 got a long way to go as my goal is back to 8 stone from what I was originally if I keep this up tho and eat healthily and exercise more I'll be slim before I know it and I'll be happy again"


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"My third colonoscopy, and first time using Suprep - Yes, the taste is similar to salty, grape-flavored cough syrup.  Was able to drink it down using a straw, and was able to follow it with the first 16-oz cup of water - it did indeed work fast!  in less than 30 mins for me.  However, I was so waterlogged I could barely drink the second 16-oz cup of water, and the sensation of wanting to vomit was there (not for the Suprep, but for the additional 2 cups of water!!) -

My next does will be tomorrow morning (10am); with my procedure starting at 2pm.  This process and produce is so much better than my first experience.  Though I wish there was an easier means to be cleaned out."


"Gave me severe constipation. I've had to take laxatives, have gas pains and bloated more than before"


"I have been on this pill for a while now and I've had no terrible experiences. I was put on it to control my period which was nonstop for three months and now I'm barely having a period when I take the inactive pills. It's very effective and easy to take. On occasion I've experienced spotting or irregular periods because I've forgotten to take it once or twice. I've had no nausea and I had some mood issues but that went away for me within the first three months, it took my body about three months to adapt to the pill completely so it takes a while but it works very well."


"I have SLE and have been on Benlysta for 1-1/2 years now. I could barely walk or function prior to my diagnosis, SLE Lupus, RA and Hoshimotos. I felt better during the first 3 months of infusions than I do now.  I had one really bad 3-month flare this year but my rheumatologist kept on top of it.  I felt the drug go through my entire body for the first 8 infusions. No kidding. Lightheaded, metallic taste in my mouth and a little woozy. I always drove myself to and from infusions and went directly home to rest afterwards, as it made me very groggy within a hour. If you are sensitive to drugs, have someone drive you. I experienced diarrhea a few hours after infusions for the first year. You must take an antihistamine before being infused."


"Initial injection hurt slightly, was more than I expected, not like a flu shot.   However, arm only slightly sore next morning and by end of day no issue at all.

Must admit I’ve had allergy shots in the past that were much worse than this, so maybe I was conditioned.

If it truly prevents or lessen the serious diseases they discuss, then it’s definitely worth any minor inconvenience of the injection.  Recommend."


"I get Kidney Stones on a near daily basis trying to pass. I've been in the hospital a total of 35 times in the last year. Each for Kidney Stone pain. After my third visit the doc gave me Flomax and it passed 5 stones all 3-5mm in size within 30 minutes of me taking it. Since then no other Doctor would give it to me because "I didn't need it". Well finally yesterday my doc agreed with me and wrote the prescription I passes a 8mm stone 30 mins after taking the Flomax. I HIGHLY recommended this to anyone who is suffering from a kidney stone. It reduces the pain and makes the passing a WHOLE lot easier."


"I have been on Zoloft for about two months for disthymia (constant mild depression), however I had about a 2 week gap where I wasn't taking it.  I was prescribed 50 mg, but since my side effects were pretty heavy at first, I decided to only take 25 mg for a while to start off.  I wasn't aware that 50 mg is the threshold of therapeutic effectiveness, so by taking 25 mg at a time I may have just been wasting it.  However, after taking it for the first month, I thought I noticed myself smiling and laughing more (a rare thing for me).  I am back on 50 mg, and I really hope that it helps me to feel happiness and excitement again in appropriate situations, where usually I will barely raise an eyebrow."


Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

"Previously I was on Yaz for about 5 years and my insurance didn't cover it so I switched to BeYaz. I was on it for a good two years because it's the same thing as Yaz. Personally, I love this birth control. This is the only birth control for me. I suffer from PMDD and this helps me tremendously. And I also suffer from acne, my skin cleared right up in a week. Periods are better and shorter. No weight gain or other side effects. Perfect pill. I highly recommend this birth control."